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<br /> <br />5.Transit Shelter Discussion <br /> <br /> Member Anderson wanted to be sure everyone had a clear understanding <br />of what the discussion was to be about before they started. Member Wilke <br />asked Duane Schwartz to set guidelines for the discussion. Schwartz said <br />that the charge set forth by the Council is that siting criteria be established <br />so that if the Council decides to move forward with this issue staff would <br />have background to proceed. The Council has also been discussing <br />whether there should be shelters and benches at the same locations. The <br />st <br />Council is scheduled to discuss this issue at the July 21 meeting and will <br />hopefully make decisions at that time. <br /> <br /> Member Wilke suggested that Outdoor Promotions and US Bench give <br />presentations first before the Commission begins their discussion. Roger <br />Williams, Outdoor Promotions, said that he wasn’t there to make a <br />presentation and in any case Craig Piernot from Outdoor Promotions had <br />given a presentation at the previous meeting so he was just there to answer <br />questions. Member Wilke said that all Commission members have <br />received phone calls from US Bench regarding what has been happening <br />in the metro area and asked if Williams would like to respond to that. <br />Williams said that there haven’t been any approvals as yet, but that would <br />happen soon in New Hope and possibly Shoreview/New Brighton. <br />Williams is primarily involved with the seven I35 coalition cities. <br /> <br /> Member Willenbring asked if questions could be forwarded to the two <br />representatives throughout the meeting. Everyone agreed. <br /> <br /> Member Anderson asked Williams about graffiti, what is Outdoor <br />Promotions record on graffiti. Williams said that from what he <br />understands Outdoor Promotions is very quick to dispatch the necessary <br />people to take care of graffiti. He thought that since these facilities are lit <br />and prominent in the right-of-way, vandals are discouraged. <br /> <br /> Member Rossini asked what the response time was when damage to the <br />shelter was reported. Williams said he didn’t know but could find out <br />very easily. <br /> <br /> Rollie Danielson, US Bench, presented some background information on <br />his company. They have served Roseville for 41 years and the metro area <br />for 57 years. They have worked with Metro Transit for years and have a <br />good relationship. They provide alternative seating to the shelter, which <br />people use depending on the circumstances. He wanted to stress that <br />shelters and buses can coexist, and that there is a need for both. <br /> <br /> Member Rossini asked what the response time was to repair damage to a <br />bench. Danielson said they try to respond within an hour of hearing about <br />it. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br />