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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-2018 Transit Commission Minutes MEETING MINUTES ST. CROIX COUNTY TRANSIT COMMISSION October 9, 2018 10:00 AM River Falls Public Library River Falls Public Library - David Smith Meeting Room - 140 Union Street, River Falls, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Dave Ostness St. Croix County Transportation Late David Peterson St. Croix County Transportation Present Paulette Anderson St. Croix County County Board at-large Excused Andrea Jorgenson St. Croix County Present 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: Rob Krejci, Highway Commissioner; George Zaske; Emily Issacson, IRIS; Ashley Mova, CARE WI; Dolly Catlin, Dunn County Transit; Larry Jepsen, Polk County County Supervisor; Peter Kilde, Westcap; Denise Larson, Center for Independent Living, Inc; Aaron Boyd, Boyd's Car Service; Ramsey Lee APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. St. Croix County Transit Commission – Regular Meeting – September 11, 2018 10:00 AM RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT BUSINESS ITEMS 1. ALICE Overview with Peter Kilde, WESTCAP Peter Kilde shared ALICE (Assset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) information as well as various program available through WESTCAP. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Review Dunn County Transit with Dolly Catlin Dolly Catlin gave an overview of the Dunn County Transit System. This system provides transit for the City of Menomonie and UW-Stout. Four routes run daily and are available to anyone wishing to ride. A Door to Door service is also available for riders needing more assistance. Approximately 100,000 people ride the busses annually. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Update Regional Transit with Larry Jepson, Polk County Supervisor Larry Jepson shared the struggles the residents of Polk County have with lack of available transportation. He encouraged research on regional transit programs. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Overview from Human Resource Network Representatives Emily Issacson and Ashley Mova shared information about long term care programs, transportation, monthly expenses and funding for IRIS and CARE-WI-FAMILY CARE. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Review Center for Independent Living for Western WI Inc. Transit with Denise Larson Denise Larson provided information about the Center for Independent Living in Western Wisconsin . The Center has become a national model advocating full participation in society for all persons with disabilities. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. Review Boyd's Car Service with Aaron Boyd, Owner Aaron Boyd shared information about his company, Boyd's Car Service. This is a service for Divisional Vocational Rehabilitation Riders. The riders are on a set schedule. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. Request for Information Update The Transit Committee extended the Request for Information deadline date to December 31, 2018. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update on Rideshare with the City of Hudson Uber/Lyft information ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Chair Ostness announced the resignation of Julie Bergstrom. Peg Gagnon provided information about the St. Croix County Locally Developed Transportation Coordination Plan. ADJOURN DATE OF NEXT MEETING INFO/DISCUSSION ITEMS