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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 11/13/06 ITEM: 3.f Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: � � � � — -- - • - Item Description: Approve a One Year Agreement with Metro Transit for a Park and Ride Facility at the Skating Center. Background: Metro Transit operated a Park and Ride Facility at the Skating Center south parl�ing lot from 1980 until 2003. An agreement was signed by both parties in 1980 for this joint use. The original agreement was for 20 years and renewable by mutual agreement. The use of this Park and Ride facility waned to the point that in 2003 Metro Transit discontinued its use and removed their transit shelter. The use of Park and Ride facilities has increased significantly in the past two years as energy costs increased. The facility at Rasedate is currently serving over 500 vehicles daily. This is over the 375 spaces allowed in the agreement between �osedale and Metro Transit. Roseda�e has asked Metro Transit to reduce to the agreed upon spaces by the Holiday shopping season. Metro Transit staff approached the city staff about a new agreement to allow a Park and Ride facility at the city campus again on a short term basis. They are also exploring an additional facility at Grace Church. They are searching for a new permanent site for a facility in Roseville to accommodate approximately 500 vehicles. This needs to be accomplished within 5 years as the new Rasedale agreement expires at that time. Staff feels the City Campus can support up to 50 vehicles at the south Skating Center parking lot for this purpose without major impact on other daytime uses. A draft agreement (AttachinentA) that would allow Metro Transit use of up to 50 vehicle spaces is attached. Metro Transit will reimburse the City for maintenance costs for this portion of the parl�ing lot for items such as snowplowing, sweeping, and sealcoating due to wear and tear. Discussion: Staff and the City Attorney are worl�ing with Metro Transit on the agreement. We recommend the Council approve this agreement subject to final staff and Attorney review, as Metro Transit is under a tight timeline to get a reduction in usage at Rosedale. Roseville has a history of supporting transit alternatives for its residents and this agreement continues that support. Recommended Council Action: Motion to approve an Agreement between Metropolitan Council and the City of Roseville for a 50 space Park and Ride facility at the Skating Center subject to final staff and Attorney review. Prepared By: Duane Schwartz