HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1999-497CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 99-497
ESTABLISHING A TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND
DETERMINING ITS MEMBERSHIP, OFFICERS, MEETINGS AND DUTIES
WHEREAS, since the establishment of the Plymouth Metrolink transit system in 1984, there has
been an informal advisory committee commonly known as the Plymouth Advisory Committee on
Transit (PACT); and
WHEREAS, the Plymouth City Council directed on November 2, 1999 that a more formal body be
established to review issues and make recommendations regarding the Plymouth Metrolink transit
system; and
WHEREAS, City government can directly benefit from the advice and efforts of an advisory
committee on transit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That:
1. A transit advisory committee is hereby created and officially known as the Plymouth
Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT).
2. Its membership shall be appointed by the City Council and consist of seven members
with at least four members that are regular users of the Plymouth Metrolink transit
system. The members shall serve three year staggered terms subject to a six year
maximum as set forth in Council policy.
3. The PACT shall also consist of non voting ad hoc members from the system's
providers presently Metro Transit and Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc.
4. The PACT shall select its own chair and vice chair.
5. The PACT shall make recommendations to the City Council as it deems necessary
on items or other matters affecting transit in the community.
6. The City Council shall designate a Council coordinating representative each year to
be a liaison with the PACT.
7. The City Transit Administrator and others designated by the Public Works Director
shall provide staff support for the PACT.
8. Meet on a frequency basis of approximately once per month.
Adopted by the City Council on November 16, 1999.
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