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MEETING MINUTES
ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSIT COMMISSION
August 21, 2018 10:00 AM
SCCSC Room 171
St. Croix County Services Center - 1752 Dorset Lane, New
Richmond, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Dave Ostness St. Croix County Transportation Present
David Peterson St. Croix County Transportation Present
Paulette Anderson St. Croix County County Board at-large Present
Andrea Jorgenson St. Croix County Hudson Chamber Excused
Jacqueline Niccum St. Croix County River Falls Citizen Present
Julie Bergstrom St. Croix County City of River Falls Excused
Julie Dillon St. Croix County Hudson Citizen Present
Peg Gagnon St. Croix County Bridge for Comm. Life Present
Sere' Leber St. Croix County New Richmond Citizen Present
Also present for all or part of the meeting; Patrick Thompson, County Administrator; Brad
Beckman, ADRC Administrator; Amy Roemhild, ADRC; Phil Landgraf, Veterans Service
Officer; George Zaske, Ramsey Lee, Bree, citizens
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. St. Croix County Transit Commission – Regular Meeting – July 10, 2018 10:00 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ramsey Lee thanked the Transit Commission for their work moving forward with help for the
disabled.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Veterans Transportation Update
Phil Landgraf discussed the fundraising that continues to purchase a van for Veterans
traveling to the VA hospital.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
2. ADRC Update
Brad Beckman and Amy Roemhild gave an update on transport usage, weekend
transit availability, funding and grant opportunities. Brad Beckman and Amy
Roemhild met with the City of Hudson mayor to discuss transit issues.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
3. Discuss and Revise Transit Power Point Presentation
The Commission reviewed the presentation and asked it to be placed on the Transit
Commission page of the County website.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
4. Review Transit Commission Fact Sheet
The Commission reviewed the fact sheet and asked it to be placed on the Transit
Commission page of the County website.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
5. Discuss ALICE
Peg Gagnon gave on overview of ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained,
Employed) data.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
6. Request for Information Update
The Commission reviewed the website activity of the Request for Information. Motion by
Dillon/Anderson to extend the Request for Information date to October 31, 218. Motion
carried.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
7. Review Wisconsin Rideshare Program
Dave Ostness reviewed the Wisconside Rideshare program. The Commission agreed to
disseminate this information to local businesses.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Overview of the Rural Transit Study
Overview of New Freedom program
Overview of WESTCAP
Presentation of Rideshare program from DOT
Presentation of UBER and/or LYFT
Review Curb to Curb program
Finalize meeting location
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 10:00 AM, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018, BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL
CENTER