A motion was made by Ald. Eric Payne, seconded by Member Kevin Reilly, to
close the Public Hearing - Proposed Service Changes Effective June 15, 2026, at
5:46 p.m.. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric Payne, Steve Kassens and Chad O'Donnell
1 - Joe Pieper
Aye:
Absent:
6. Discussion and Recommendation to Council Regarding:
ID#26-03134 Review and Act on Proposed Service Changes Effective June 15, 2026
A.
Member Reilly asked about the WCTC reductions and if there are any recommendations
not running on Saturday unless paid for by others such as WCTC or the YMCA. He
asked to make effort to reach out to people affected.
Metro Transit Manager Engelking responded to Mr. Zarwell's concern and will reach out to
him to see if he is eligible for MetroLift Services.
A motion was made by Ald. Eric Payne, seconded by Member Kevin Reilly, that
the Service Changes Effective June 15, 2026, be recommended for Council
Consent to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric Payne, Steve Kassens and Chad O'Donnell
1 - Joe Pieper
Aye:
Absent:
B.
Review and Act on Resolution Authorizing the Filing of the 2026 Federal
Transit Grant
A motion was made by Ald. Eric Payne, seconded by Member Kevin Reilly, that
the Resolution Authorizing the Filing of the 2026 Federal Transit Grant be
recommended for Council Consent. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 - Kevin Reilly, Eric Payne, Steve Kassens and Chad O'Donnell
1 - Joe Pieper
Aye:
Absent:
7. Communications and Referrals:
Brian Engelking informed the Commission of a pending invite to Badger Drive to see
buses and view the bus wash.
8. Adjournment
A motion was made that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried
unanimously.