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RATWIK, ROSZAK & MALONEY, P.A. Artomey3 at Lew taut C. Ratwik John M. Roszak Patricia A. Maloney* Terrence J. Foy* teplxen G. Andersen" Scott T- Anderson evin 1. Rupp Jay T. quires** Ann R, o eying Nancy E. Blumsteinl' Joseph J. Langel Michael J. aldspurger Margaret. A. Skelton Amy F. Mace Mr. Neal Beets City Manager City of Roseville 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville, MN 55113-1899 300 U.S. Trust Building 730 Second Avenue South Mimleapolis, Mimiesota 55402 E: Bus Shelter Oedinance Our File No. 4002(l) -0017 Dear Neal: (612) 339 -0064 Fax (612) 339 -0038 www.rariviklaw.com t December 31, 2002 p,tt,ar1°�+�nt 2 Erin K. Munson Shannon M. Magill Mark J. Girouard Eric J. uin*ng Stacey L. Wilson Sonya J. Guggemos Also admitted in Wisconsin Civil Trial Specialist Certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association Real property Law Specialist Certified by the Minnesota State Bar Asscciatio ii VIA FA IMIL E AND U.S. MAIL At the December 2 Council'meeting, the otu -icil asked that it he provided infonuatxon oil the regulatory options they exist conceni g bus shelters and advertising. This letter surm- na-rizes those options. I have attempted to point out the benefits of options where pertinent. Minn, Stat. § 160.27 authorizes cities to regulate the placement of bus benches and shelters. Subdivision two of Section 160.27 authorizes regulations by � i... license, perry -lit or franchise Consequently, the Council could adopt an' ordinance or code provisions creating a process where pert -nit or license would he issued for shelters and /or benches. The ordinance or code sections would establish pe -I-fot -n ancc standards and 'Esmus and conditioins that would apply to each appiicaXAt. Altemately, Section 160'.27 authorizes cities to penuit the placement of shelters and/or benches through a franchise. Franchises are common in the utility /public service arena,, r In my opinion, a franchise is the most effective means available to the City to rcgulate shelters and /or benches for tln-ce reasons. First, Section 160.27 clearly indicates that a franchise may he granted on the condition the City receives a share of ad artising revenue. Second, dealing with applications through a franchise scheme alto 8 the City, much like the PUD process, to use flexibility to deal with the particulars of each request. Finally, it is my understanding the capital investment in shelters requires a longer return period than a typical annual pennit. It seems more appropriate to grant a franchise, rather than a 10 -20 year p ennit or license.