Meeting Date: January 3, 2023
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Organization Resolution: The City Council adopted the annual “organization resolution” establishing the official newspaper for legal notices, depository for City funds, and setting various appointments and meeting assignments for members of the City Council.
SouthWest Prime: Service agreements with SouthWest Transit were approved by the City Council for SW Prime and SW Prime MD. SW Prime is an on-demand ride service to locations in Eden Prairie, Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, and Victoria. In addition, the City Council agreed to contract for SW Prime MD and SW Prime Essential ride services. SW Prime MD provides a ride service for medical appointments, while SW Prime Essential provides a ride service for grocery store and pharmacy trips. Under the terms of the agreement, the City pays $12 for each trip starting from the City of Carver, with the rider paying anywhere from $2.50 to $5.00 based on the service provided. The City Council voted 4-1 to not contract for SW Prime MSP Airport and SW Prime Edge, which provides services to the MSP Airport, along with service to Shakopee, Mystic Lake Casino, 494 Corridor, Edina, and the Mall of America.
To ask questions or share comments related to City Council meeting actions, please contact:
Brent Mareck, City Manager
(952) 448-8737 / bmareck@cityofcarver.com
