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January 18, 1995
Mr. Robert H. Babb, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City Hall
Kalispell, MT 59901
Subject: Safety Project:
First Avenue West - Eleventh Street
Please find attached a copy of the minutes of our January 3,
1995 meeting.
As per our phone conversation of January 17, 1995, it is our
understanding that the City Council does not need to pass a
resolution or an ordinance for the posting of the No Parking
zones at the intersection of First Avenue West - Eleventh
Street, as this is a safety project.
For your information, the Department is sending out a public
notice for this safety improvement.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to give us a
call.
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Carl S. Peil, P.E.
Preconstruction Engineer
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D. P. Dusek
R. D. Morgan
J. T. Weaver
L. F. Brazda
F. J. Quilici
P. A. Jomini
Meeting with city of Kalispell on January 3, 1994 at 1:30
p.m. at City Hall.
Present:
Robert H. Babb, P.E., Director of Public Works
Larry F. Brazda, P.E., Area Const Engineer -Kalispell
Steve Criswell, P.E., Consultant Design
John J. Marron, Engineering Services supervisor,
Missoula District
Pierre A. Jomini, P.E., Supvr, Safety Mgmt Section
Mr. Brazda introduced the MDT representatives to Mr. Babb.
Mr. Criswell explained the purpose of the meeting, namely to
define the scope of work for work to be done by the
Consultant. Mr. Babb indicated that the City's main
interests are in the following intersections: Meridian
Road and Buttrey's Access, First Avenue West and Center
Street and Meridian Road and Two Mile Road
Mr. Jomini explained that, as MDT is now responsible for
this project, FHWA and MDT procedures will be followed. The
MDT Safety Program is based on the identification of
hazardous locations and determination of accident trends.
Corrective measures to address the accident trends
identified are evaluated, benefits and costs are computed
for the proven corrective measures and the improvements with
the highest benefit/cost ratio get programmed for
implementation. This means that MDT does not initiate
safety projects at private driveways, but uses the approach
permits to have owner/developer make improvements or close
or relocate the access.
Mr. Babb indicated that most of these sites therefore would
no longer qualify under this program.
The group agreed to review each site, while concentrating on
the accident patterns to be corrected.
Site #1 - Meridian Road and Buttrey's Access
Mr. Babb mentioned that he had talked to Mr. Norm Dusenberry
Vice President Real Estate, 601-6th St. SW, Great Falls, MT
59404 (406) 454-7281 and showed him the problems and
congestion at this site. The city has no approach permit.
No agreement had been reached. Several options were
discussed such as no left turn in, right in/right out only.
There was mention of another access further south which is
also used for deliveries and access to Buttrey's docks. Mr.
Brazda indicated that there is a safety project at the
adjacent intersection at US Highway 2 (Idaho Street) and
Meridian Road and indicated that if the access is the
problem, it could be closed off if the access further south
could be used. In conclusion, as this project involves a
private access, it will be pursued by the city, who will
contact Mr. Dusenberry.
Site #2 - 1st Avenue West and Center Street
Mr. Babb explained that there is no approach permit, no site
plan and the right-of-way is along the curb line. The
development had problems with parking needs, internal
circulations, public right-of-way needs and was approved
through the political system. Again, the project hinges on
improvements at the private access. MDT agrees that signal
improvements are needed at this intersection. MDT concurs
with Mr. Babb that the traffic lanes are too narrow: five
lanes with 531 width (back of curb to back of curb). The
City of Kalispell will send a letter to the shopping center.
Site #3 - 4th Avenue West and Center
This project also involves the Kalispell Center Mall with
the same issues as per Site #2 except the intersection is
unsignalized. The City will notify the shopping center.
Site 14 - Meridian Road and 2 Mile Drive
MDT pointed out that the accident warrant for a traffic
signal is not met. Mr. Babb indicated that since the
installation of the 4 WAY STOP, the accident problem has
been resolved. As the accidents particularly rear -end
accidents would increase with a traffic signal, how could we
justify using safety funds? As the City of Kalispell plans
to hire a consultant to start preliminary engineering for
North Meridian Road, an FAU route, the city is requesting
MDT to do a traffic signal warrant study. This project will
not be pursued with the safety program.
Site #5 - 1st Avenue West - 11th Street
The City of Kalispell has implemented the STOP signs and
done the curb painting. This intersection needs all
thermoplastic pavement markings, no parking signing, and
ramps. There is citizen opposition to the installation of
the "No Parking" zones. MDT will check if this project can
be added to the US Highway 2 (Idaho Street) and Meridian
Road project. Mr. Babb had same concerns about the accuracy
of the boulevard width and the presence of storm drain
inlets at the radius returns.
Site #6 - 1st Avenue West - Montana Avenue
Mr. Babb reported that the STOP signs have been installed,
that the city has made Montana Avenue a through street and
the safety problem has been addressed. No further work is
needed at this time.
Site #7 - 3rd Avenue West - Fifth Street
Mr. Babb reported that all the signs have been installed and
painted. As there is not heavy pedestrian traffic, the city
will use paint and does not request thermoplastic.
Site 18 - 2nd Avenue West - 2nd Street
The City has reconstructed the street two years ago, trimmed
the trees, implemented the signing. Thermoplastic will not
have a significant impact on safety.
Site 19 - 1st Avenue West - 12th Street
Over four years, there were two left turn accidents.
According to Mr. Babb, the City has relocated the STOP signs
and the intersection functions well without the left turn
bays. As the volumes are low, it was recommended that the
City monitor the intersection and the project is not being
pursued by MDT.
Site #10 - 2nd Avenue West - 3rd Street
Mr. Babb reported that the traffic problems were due to the
Old Post Office located in the north east corner. Since the
Post Office has relocated, the City does not have problems
at this intersection and this project should also be
dropped.
Site #11 - 5th Avenue West - Montana Street
The City has relocated the STOP signs and will put in the
"No Parking" signs if warranted and does not recommend
putting in just two STOP bars in thermoplastic pavement
markings.
MDT stressed that its safety program is based on identified
traffic accident patterns and or countermeasures to
alleviate these accident patterns with a high benefit/cost
ratio. MDT appreciates the understanding and support of Mr.
Babb. In conclusion, MDT will proceed with improvements at
1st Avenue West - filth Street and try to include these
improvements with the safety project at US Highway 2 (Idaho
Street) and Meridian Road or some other safety project. MDT
will proceed with a traffic signal warrant study at the
intersection of Meridian Road and Two Mile Road.
Thereupon the meeting was adjourned.
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January 31, 1995
Mr. Robert H. Babb, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Kalispell
Kalispell, MT 59903-1997
Subject: STPHS 6799(12)
City of Kalispell
Control No. 2605
Marc Rxicot. Governor
- Safety Improvements
Enclosed are a copy of preliminary plans and special
provisions for this project located at First Avenue West and
Eleventh Street in Kalispell. Please review the plans and
special provisions and return any comments that you may have
by February 10, 1995. It has been recommended to tie this
project to project number STPHS 1-2(76)120, Idaho St. and
Meridian Road, Control No. 2373 for contract letting. The
current ready date is February 1995.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 444-6242.
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Carl S. Peil, P.E.
Preconstruction Engineer
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C.S. Peil
D.P. Dusek
Preconstruction File
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPHS 6799f12i
CITY OF KALISPELL - SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. PROTECTION AND DIRECTION OF THE TRAVELING PUBLIC
2. MISCELLANEOUS WORK BY CONTRACTOR
3. SQUARE TUBULAR PERFORATED SIGN POST
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPHS 6799C12L
CITY OF KALISPELL - SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
1. PROTECTION AND DIRECTION OF THE TRAVELING PUBLIC
I Traffic control shall be accomplished and paid for in accordance
with the "Traffic Control Provisions" (blue sheets) found elsewhere in
this proposal.
2. MISCELLANEOUS WORK BY CONTRACTOR
The item "Miscellaneous Work" has been provided in the proposal
for any work and/or material which may be encountered during
construction, but which is not provided for under the various bid items
of the contract.
Miscellaneous work will be measured by the respective unit for
material and/or work performed as directed in writing by the engineer.
Payment for Miscellaneous Work, measured as provided above, will
be at agreed prices or on a force account basis. The number of units
in dollars set down in the contract is an estimated amount only, which
may be adjusted up or down by the engineer in accordance with the needs
of the project.
3. SQUARE TUBULAR PERFORATED SIGN POSTS
Signing is specified within this contract which requires use of
square tubular perforated steel sign supports telescoping non -
perforated foundation sections. Supports must be capable of being
placed in sidewalk areas and bolted to maintain a vertical position.
These posts must be capable of withstanding wind loads of 80 to 90 mph,
and support sign areas of 9.0 square feet using a single anchor support
system. Sign supports and foundation sections shall be galvanized.
All square tubular perforated and non -perforated steel post
telescoping devices must meet the velocity change criteria of the
current AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for
Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals.
One approved source for these posts is:
Unistrut Corporation
Telespar Post Anchor System
35660 Clinton Street
Wayne, MI 48184
1-800-521-7730
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