HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1995-595CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 93 - S95
APPROVAL OF AGREII MqT FOR USE OF THE PARKING LOT AT
WATERFORD PARK PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER IN THE EVENT OF A
BUS STR= BY THE MCTO TRANSIT WORKERS UNION
WHEREAS, the MCTO Transit Workers Union, Amalgamated Transit Workers, has
voted to authorize a strike if a new contract cannot be agreed upon between the union and
the Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, the required ten day cooling off period has passed and legally a strike can
take place at any time without further notice; and
WHEREAS, the union has publicized October 9 as the date for a transit strike; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has developed a strike contingency plan and has the
ability to provide limited morning and afternoon commuter services between Plymouth
and downtown Minneapolis as well as reverse commute service from downtown
Minneapolis to various employment sites in Plymouth; and
WHEREAS, to provide this service Plymouth Metrolink will utilize the nine small buses
currently utilized in the Metrolink system and provided to the City under a separate
contract with National School Bus Service, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, to make most efficient use of those vehicles it has been determined that an
additional park and ride facility is necessary; and
WHEREAS, Waterford Park Plaza Shopping Center is willing to enter into an agreement
with the City of Plymouth to permit the City to utilize a portion of their parking lot for the
required additional park and ride facility.
NOW, THHREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCEL OF THE
CITY OF PLP' MINNESOTA: That the Mayor and City Manager are
authorized to enter into the agreement with BGK Properties and Waterford Park Plaza
Shopping Center for use of the parking lot at Waterford Park Plain Shopping Center as a
park and ride: facility in the event of a bus strike by the MCTO Transit Workers Union.
Adopted by the City Council on October 3, 1995.
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