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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 9, 2018 Page 3 not in use. The goal is to establish and develop a south loop in Roseville. He noted that several senior communities declined NewTrax, as they felt Metro Mo- bility was sufficient for their residents. He also noted that a pilot loop began in South White Bear last October with the goal of serving seniors. The ridership grew over time, as more senior communities found out about the services. Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake have agreed to contribute funding both a south and north loop in White Bear Lake. Gaining on that experience helped formulate a plan here in Roseville. Thus,NewTrax anticipates beginning the loop tomorrow in Roseville. He emphasized that as the program begins, corrections and adjustments can be made to ensure the route is as useful as possible. He wel- comed feedback from both the Council and the community. Councilmember Willmus inquired how the circulator bus loop in White Bear Lake is currently funded. Mr. Olson responded that prior to the last two weeks,the loop was funded through early grants and community funding that came through the Vadnais Heights eco- nomic development fund, the White Bear Lake economic development fund, Li- ons Club, and Kowalski's. NewTrax contributed all of the background work on the program. The two City Councils of Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake have approved funding, knowing that when additional stakeholder funding comes in, those funds will offset what the cities have to pay out. Councilmember Etten inquired whether connections have been made with Rose- ville-area schools, specifically about bringing folks to the facility at Fairview and what programming might be available. Ms. Barsel responded that Fairview does not have any programming that NewTrax or CHAT has targeted. However, on Tuesday morning, the mobile food shelf is there. Discussions have also occurred regarding setting up Fairview as a satellite site for Fare For All. Councilmember Etten stated it would be valuable to make some of those connec- tions for seniors as well as the adult learning center, and it will multiply the im- pact of this good work. He commended Ms. Barsel and Mr. Olson for their work to date. Ms. Barsel noted she has talked with The Good Acre and she has also talked with others about setting up ancillary garden sites. No one has ever followed up on that, so it has been set aside for now. She has also talked with other potential sen- ior housing sites. Access to healthy food and senior isolation can be addressed through this bus loop. Mayor Roe inquired about the White Bear Lake loop and whether it will remain at one day a week.