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Regular City Council Minutes - 5/12/03 Page 11 cooperation between both parties to achieve their respective goals; and was not in support of exclusive locations for either party. Councilmember Maschka spoke to the length of time U.S. Bench had been operating within the City. Councilmember Kough spoke of his recent observance of benches/shelter use; recognized the length of time U.S. Bench had operated in the City; and spoke against regulations requiring U. S. Bench to remove existing benches. Councilmember Kough commented on possible ordinance amendment regarding co-location benches and/or shelters; his desire to hear the comments of the Metropolitan Transit representative in attendance at tonight's meeting; expressed concern regarding national versus local advertising participants; and was pleased that the Ii tter issue around benches was being addressed. Councilmember Kough further expressed concern regarding bench and/or shelter locations not having concrete pads and recommended that be a ci ty requirement; and encouraged the companies to work closely in maintaining the areas. Councilmember Klausing expressed his preference for siting benches and/or shelters based on ridership needs rather than the desires of the companies; whether in high or low-traffic areas; residential or commercial areas; space available and right-of-way practicalities; and looked forward to hearing from the Metropolitan Council representative on their experience in siting. Councilmember Maschka sought clarification prior to Council decision-making on which sites remained In controversy between the parties. Councilmember Kough opined that shelters and benches were not just used for riders of mass transit, but as convenient resting areas for pedestrians. Rich Rovang, Metropolitan Transit Director Engineering and Facilities