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1. Flathead County Courthouse Traffic DesignM_` City of Kalispell Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903 Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758 MONTANA MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Johnson and City Council From: Doug Russell, City Manager / Re: Flathead County Courthouse Traffic Design Meeting Date: August 11, 2014 BACKGROUND: Recent reports indicate the Department of Transportation is reviewing the traffic and design on Highway 93 around the county courthouse. While it appears to be fairly early in the process, there has been concern expressed regarding the final outcome of any potential modifications and how that could impact the traffic system in downtown Kalispell, and correspondingly, the downtown business operations. The Kalispell Planning Department is currently in the process of a conducting a downtown planning effort whereas the concerns of traffic and parking have been respective topics of discussion. While that effort is currently underway, it is important to begin discussing these concerns as the traffic design around the Courthouse leads directly into the downtown area. At a previous meeting, the City Council expressed interest in this topic and a desire to discuss it at a work session, recognizing the design will be a significant component of the downtown traffic pattern. At the work session on Monday night, the planning department will present information related to the traffic design and different perspectives on the issue from various interested parties, and entertain questions from Council. It is anticipated there will be a follow-up meeting to discuss the issue further as we attempt to find solutions that meet the interest of all parties involved. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council review and discuss the traffic design on Highway 93 at the Flathead County Courthouse.