Metro Area Transit Coordinating Board - March 21, 2018

72nd Meeting of the
Metro Area Transit Coordinating Board
March 21, 2018
Fargo Commission Chambers

Members Present:
Jim Aasness, Dilworth City Council
Melissa Fabian, Moorhead City Council
Steve Fox, MSUM (alternate for Brenda Amenson‐Hill)
Paul Grindeland, Valley Senior Services
Kevin Hanson, Chair
Sara Watson Curry, Moorhead City Council
Larry Weil, City of West Fargo (alternate for Mark Simmons)

Members Absent:
Brenda Amenson‐Hill, MSUM
Brian Arett, Valley Senior Services
Tony Gehrig, Fargo City Commission
Tony Grindberg, Fargo City Commission
Mark Simmons, West Fargo City Commission
Brit Stevens, NDSU
Teresa Stolfus, M|State
Samantha Westrate, Concordia College

Others Present:
Lori Van Beek, City of Moorhead
Julie Bommelman, City of Fargo
Shaun Crowell, MATBUS
Dan Farnsworth, Metro COG
Michael Maddox, Metro COG
Matthew Peterson, City of Fargo
Jordan Smith, MATBUS

1. Call to Order and Introductions
Introductions were made, and a quorum was present.

2. Action Items
a. Review and Action on January 17, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Mr. Hanson called for minor change noting that Ms. Westrate was in attendance. Mr. Aasness
made a motion to approve the meeting minutes with minor corrections. Ms. Watson Curry
seconded that motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
b. Moorhead Draft FTA Section 5339 Grant Application
Ms. Van Beek presented the Moorhead Draft FTA Section 5339 Grant Application, to purchase a
new transit bus. Mr. Weil made a motion to approve the Moorhead Draft FTA Section 5339
Grant Application; Ms. Watson Curry seconded the motion. The motion was carried
unanimously.
c. Moorhead 10‐year Financial Plan / 2019 Capital Improvements
Ms. Van Beek presented the Moorhead 10‐year Financial Plan / 2019 Capital Improvements.
Mr. Aasness made a motion to approve the Moorhead 10‐year Financial Plan; Mr. Weil
seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
d. Memo of Understanding with Metro COG for Development of Performance Standards
Mr. Maddox and Ms. Van Beek presented the Memo of Understanding with Metro COG for
Development of Performance Standards. Ms. Fabian made a motion to approve the Memo of
Understanding with Metro COG for Development of Performance Standards; Mr. Weil seconded
the motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
e. Fargo Operating and Capital Plans
Ms. Bommelman and Mr. Grindeland presented the Fargo Operating and Capital Plans. Mr.
Weil made a motion to approve the Fargo Operating and Capital Plans; Mr. Aasness seconded
the motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
f. Update on Metro Senior Ride Cost Sharing Analysis
Ms. Van Beek presented the Update on Metro Senior Ride Cost Sharing Analysis. Mr. Aasness
made a motion to approve the Update on Metro Senior Ride Cost Sharing Analysis; Ms. Watson
Curry seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
g. Promotional Fares
Ms. Van Beek and Mr. Peterson presented the Promotional Fees. Ms. Fabian made the motion
to approve the Promotional Fares; Mr. Grindeland seconded the motion. The motion was
carried unanimously.

3. Informational Items
a. 2017 Annual Review of Incidents
Mr. Peterson presented the 2017 Annual Review of Incidents. There were 155 substantiated
complaints and 125 unsubstantiated complaints in 2017. Complaints come from customers,
while incidents come from drivers/MATBUS staff. 38 substantiated incidents in 2017, and over
300 unclassified incidents.
b. January & February Operations Reports (including TapRide Update)
Mr. Peterson presented the January & February Operations Reports. The report showed that
ridership has trended upward, and safety is a growing concern. Mr. Peterson presented the
TapRide update and findings, and concluded that the service was a success.
c. Mobility Management Update
Mr. Crowell, presented the Mobility Management Update. The update highlighted on‐time
performance as being good and that ridership per hour could be improved.
d. Upcoming MATBUS Promotions
Taaren Haak and Sage Thornbrugh, Transit Planners of Moorhead and Fargo, presented the
Upcoming MATBUS Promotions.

4. Other Business
With no other business, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Hanson.