| 6/13/2007 | Council Office | Fiscal Note Required / Approval to the Comptroller's Office/Approval Group Completed on 6/13/2007 | |
| 6/13/2007 | Comptroller's Office/Approval Group | Approved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office to the Council Office Completed on 6/13/2007 | |
| Notes: Knepp |
| 6/13/2007 | Council Office | Referred for Introduction | |
| Notes: Common Council Meeting 7/3/07 |
| 6/19/2007 | COMMON COUNCIL | Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt due on 7/3/2007. | |
| Notes: Adopt at the 7/3/07 Common Council Meeting. |
| 7/3/2007 | COMMON COUNCIL | for a substitute to be drafted. | Pass |
| Notes: 1 Registrant(s) in support not wishing to speak.
Due back at the 7/17/07 Common Council Meeting. |
| 7/17/2007 | COMMON COUNCIL | Refer to the TRANSPORT 2020 IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE due on 8/7/2007. Completed on 7/18/2007 | Pass |
| Notes: 1 Registrant(s) in support wishing to speak; 1 Registrant(s) in opposition wishing to speak.
Additional Referral(s): Transit and Parking Commission, Long Range Transportation Planning Commission, Long Range Metropolitan Planning Ad-Hoc Committee, Common Council Meeting 8/7/07. |
| 7/17/2007 | Mayor's Office | Fiscal Note Required / Approval to the Comptroller's Office/Approval Group Completed on 7/17/2007 | |
| 7/17/2007 | Comptroller's Office/Approval Group | Approved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office (SUBSTITUTES)
to the Mayor's Office Completed on 7/17/2007 | |
| Notes: Knepp |
| 7/17/2007 | TRANSPORT 2020 IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE | Refer to the TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION due on 8/7/2007. Completed on 7/19/2007 | |
| 7/17/2007 | TRANSPORT 2020 IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE | Refer to the LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE due on 8/7/2007. Completed on 7/19/2007 | |
| 7/17/2007 | TRANSPORT 2020 IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE | Refer to the LONG RANGE METRO TRANSIT PLANNING AD HOC COMMITTEE due on 8/7/2007. Completed on 7/23/2007 | |
| 7/18/2007 | TRANSPORT 2020 IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE | RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER | Pass |
| Notes: Jesse Kaysen commented that specific language on the type of transit service be clarified to emphasize the funding of Metro Transit system, inclusive of ADA complementary paratransit service. She asked that the fifth resolved clause be modified to read as follows:
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Regional Transportation Authority would be a comprehensive, countywide, regional transportation system, which would provide transportation infrastructure to the entire region, with funding to be apportioned as follows; 33% for the first phase of Transport 2020, 25% for Metro Transit Service (including ADA-complementary paratransit) Busses, 25% for town, village, city and county road maintenance, and 17% for Paratransit services, Rail and Bus enhancements, and Bicycle Facilities; and”
Lori Kay asked that "University of Wisconsin-Madison" be explicitly spelled out in the resolution (two locations on page 2).
Dick Wagner/Kristine Euclide moved to recommend approval of the resolution, and to reflect Ms. Kaysen's and Ms. Kay's suggested language.
Chairman McDonell asked for a motion to support the resolution. Nine members voted in approval of the resolution, one member voted against the approval of the resolution and two members abstained from voting.
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| 7/19/2007 | TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION |
McCabe asked if the resolution could be amended to incorporate the recommendations of Transport 2020, as follows:
· Add “-Madison” to the two references made to the “University of Wisconsin”.
· In the paragraph referring to funding apportionment, the reference made to “Madison Transit Busses” should be changed to say “Madison Transit Services”.
She and other members also expressed concerns that the specific percentages in the funding apportionment could limit future options. Along with raising these issues, Durocher had early stated his reservations about the development of a “transportation authority” that included funding for roadways, as opposed to the development of a “transit authority” specific to funding transit.
Webber suggested that these recommendations and concerns be noted in the Action Note of the Legislative File, rather than creating a substitute with specific language changes. She said that Action Note would clearly reflect the intention of the TPC to the City Council without making permanent changes to the resolution at an early stage in the process.
Wong, seconded by Hoag, moved to recommend adoption of the resolution, but adding the suggested changes and expressing the stated concerns in its recommendations to the Council.
| Pass |
| Notes: TPC members made the following recommendations:
* Add "-Madison" to the two references made to the "University of Wisconsin".
* In the paragraph referring to funding apportionment, the reference made to "Madison Transit Busses" should be changed to say "Madison Transit Services".
Some members also expressed concerns that the specific percentages in the funding apportionment could limit future options.
Members also expressed reservations about the development of a "transportation authority" that includes funding for roadways as opposed to the development of a "transit authority" specific to funding transit.
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| 7/19/2007 | LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE | Return to Lead with the Following Recommendation(s) TRANSPORT 2020 IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE Completed on 7/18/2007 | Pass |
| Notes: Sup. Al Matano suggested the following modification to the first "whereas" clause on the second page:
"WHEREAS, the City of Madison will continue to support efforts to expand the Madison Metro Bus System to outlying cities and villages within Dane County, such as, but not limited to Monona, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Stoughton and Cross Plains; and"
Mike Rewey suggested modifying the fifth "resolved" clause to read:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Regional Transportation Authority would be a comprehensive, countywide, regional transportation system, which would provide transportation infrastructure to the entire region, with funding to be apportioned as follows; 33% for the first phase of Transport 2020, 25% for Metro Transit Services Busses, 25% for town, village, city and county road maintenance, and 17% for Paratransit services, Rail and Bus enhancements, and Bicycle Facilities; and"
Rewey also supported the Transport 2020 Implementation Task Force recommendation to add "-Madison" to UW references in the resolution.
The LRTPC then unanimously recommend approval of resolution ID 06762, with the amendments noted above, on a motion submitted by Judy Bowser/Bob Schaefer.
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| 7/23/2007 | LONG RANGE METRO TRANSIT PLANNING AD HOC COMMITTEE | The Committee discussed the RTA resolution introduced by both the County and the City. There was consensus at the last Funding Subcommittee meeting that they would recommend approval of the RTA resolution. DeVos was unable to attend that Subcommittee meeting and would not have voted to support the resolution. She said she would abstain from voting at this meeting on the issue. She strongly supports enabling legislation and is glad that the County Executive and Mayor have come to an agreement. However, she doesn't support Transport 2020's plan and feels they neglect bus service. She doesn't like the idea that the Mayor and County Executive would agree how to split funds. The boundaries and other issue of an RTA haven't been adequately discussed. She feels this resolution is premature.
Rhodes-Conway said this is a City resolution expressing City support. The County is doing something similar. Other municipalities can take this up to express whether or not they support this issue. This Committee can amend the resolution before sending it back. Rhodes-Conway said she is generally in favor of the resolution, but there are places the language could be better for Metro. DuRocher moved that the clause saying that 25% of funding would go for "Metro Transit buses" be amended to read "Metro Transit services." Rhodes-Conway seconded. Lunsway thought that language might also limit flexibility. Kamp said that if the phrase "transit services" were used, that would include depreciation, which would allows Metro to purchase buses. The vote was 7 in favor; DeVos abstained. The motion carried.
Rhodes-Conway moved and Wilberg seconded that the phrase "and improve service in the existing service area" be added so that the resolution showed support to not only expand Metro service, but also to improve existing service. The vote was 7 in favor; DeVos abstained. The motion carried.
DuRocher moved that wherever the resolution said "University of Wisconsin", UW-Madison should be specified. Rhodes-Conway seconded. Opitz made a friendly amendment (DuRocher accepted) that all references to the City transit utility to be standardized as Metro Transit. Joel Plant from the Mayor's office said that the Long Range Transportation Planning Commission recommended changing a WHEREAS clause talking about expansion to outlying cities to say "outlying cities and villages". Opitz made another friendly amendment (DuRocher accepted) to add "and municipalities" after cities to be more inclusive. The vote was 7 in favor; DeVos abstained.
The Committee then discussed the entire resolution. DuRocher explained that he would abstain from voting in order to be able to continue talking about a number of concerns in the draft language. Heifetz said that at the Funding Subcommittee meeting, the group was just endorsing the general substance, not every word. There is a lot to be discussed and decided outside of this committee. He felt it was time for the resolution to go forward, and there would be time to comment on further developments later. Sanborn also said he would not support this the resolution. Commuter rail and the sales tax increase were some of the many reasons. He felt the area would never have the ridership for commuter rail. He also felt there would not be dollar for dollar offset in the property tax levy, so this is a big tax burden for the citizens of the city and county.
Rhodes-Conway said that whether or not the Committee voted to move the resolution forward, it might be possible for the Committee's interim report to express some concerns in a written fashion. She hoped the Committee was advocating from the perspective of the bus system. She felt that was a very important voice in the debate, which had not yet been heard sufficiently. Rhodes-Conway said she would support the resolution, although she did have concerns. She hoped to have a way to address her reservations, perhaps through the Committee report or public input process.
| Pass
(5:1) |
| Notes: The Long Range Metro Transit Planning Ad Hoc Committee recommended that resolution file #06762 pass with the following changes:
· "Metro Transit" should be used as the name of the City transit utility throughout the resolution.
· References to the University of Wisconsin should specify "University of Wisconsin - Madison" throughout the resolution.
The clauses below should add the following language as indicated:
· In the WHEREAS clause, add the word "municipalities" to be more inclusive
· In the WHEREAS clause, add the phrase "and to improve service in the existing service area" so that a focus will be put on not only expanding Metro Transit service, but also improving existing service
· In the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED clause, say that 25% of funding will go to Metro Transit "services" rather than buses
WHEREAS, the City of Madison will continue to support efforts to expand the Madison Metro Transit Bus System to outlying cities and municipalities within Dane County, such as, but not limited to Monona, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Stoughton and Cross Plains; and to improve service in the existing service area; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Regional Transportation Authority would be a comprehensive, countywide, regional transportation system, which would provide transportation infrastructure to the entire region, with funding to be apportioned as follows; 33% for the first phase of Transport 2020, 25% for Metro Transit Services, 25% for town, village, city and county road maintenance, and 17% for Paratransit services, Rail and Bus enhancements, and Bicycle Facilities; and
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| 8/1/2007 | Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development | Fiscal Note Required / Approval to the Comptroller's Office/Approval Group due on 8/1/2007. Completed on 8/1/2007 | |
| 8/1/2007 | Comptroller's Office/Approval Group | Approved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office (SUBSTITUTES)
to the TRANSPORT 2020 IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE Completed on 8/1/2007 | |
| Notes: Bohrod |
| 8/7/2007 | COMMON COUNCIL | Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt due on 9/4/2007. | Pass |
| Notes: 1 Registrant(s) in opposition wishing to speak; 1 Registrant(s) in support not wishing to speak.
Adopt at the 9/4/07 Common Council Meeting. |
| 9/4/2007 | COMMON COUNCIL | Adopt With Amendment(s) | Pass
(18:2) |
| Notes: 5 Registrant(s) in support wishing to speak; 4 Registrant(s) in opposition wishing to speak; 23 Registrant(s) in support not wishing to speak; 1 Registrant(s) in opposition not wishing to speak. |
| 9/4/2007 | COMMON COUNCIL | : WHEREAS, it is anticipated that a significant portion of the proposed RTA sales tax revenue would be used to substantially offset the City of Madison property tax levy as well as expand Metro service to other communities in Dane County.
| Pass
(12:8) |
| 9/4/2007 | COMMON COUNCIL | (2/3 vote required). | Fail
(13:7) |
| 9/4/2007 | COMMON COUNCIL | : strike "for Commuter Rail" in the first "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED" clause. | Pass
(13:6) |