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Telephone (406) 758-7700 Douglas Rauthe
FAX (406) 758-7758 Mayor
Post Office Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana Clarence W. Krepps
Zip 59903-1997 City Manager
Date: February 6, 1997 City council
To: Clarence Krepps, City Manager Members:
From: John Wilson, Assistant City Engineer '�il�
Gary W. Nystul
Re: West Center Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Ward
After reviewing the final report for the West Center Street Pedestrian Safety Study, we
Cliff Collins
Ward I
recommend the proposed improvements be constructed in two phases. This memo is to
Norbert F. Donahue
request Council approval to advertise a Request for Engineering Qualifications and
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proceed with the project.
Dale Haarr
Ward II
Background
Jim Atkinson
Morrison Maierle's study recommends the following features to enhance pedestrian
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safety along West Center Street in the area of Kalispell Center Mall:
a pedestrian walkway across Center Street at 3rd Avenue West, including a raised
Lauren Granmo
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concrete median in Center Street to serve as a midway refuge island,
Pamela B. Kennedy
overhead and street level signage,
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flashing signals at 3rd Avenue West, as necessary to provide additional awareness for
M. Duane Larson
motorists and
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a traffic signal with pedestrian crossings at 5th Avenue West and Center Street. \o,
The total estimated cost for this work, including engineering services, is $141,828. A
detailed estimate is included in Morrison Mairele's report..
The study also discussed the Kalispell Center Mall's willingness to work with the City to
provide a walkway area through the berm along the north edge of Center Street, improved
pedestrian circulation through the Mall parking lot and possibly a fence along the north
edge of Center Street to channel pedestrians into the 3rd Avenue West crossing. These
improvements were not included in the engineer's estimate.
Recommendations
Staff recommends the project be separated into two phases because of limited funds.
Phase I improvements would include the walkway across Center Street at 3rd Avenue
West, a raised concrete median, signage and north side access improvements to be
coordinated and possibly shared with the Mall. Phase H improvements would include a
pedestrian actuated flashing signal for the crossing at 3rd Avenue West and a traffic light
with pedestrian walkways for the intersection at 5th Avenue West.
The F.Y. 97 Budget provides $100,000 under Tax Increment, line item 943, for a traffic
signal at Center Street and 1 st Avenue East. We propose this money be diverted to the
immediate design of these improvements and Spring construction of Phase I. Phase H
improvements could be funded in F.Y. 98 and constructed in the Fall.
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Telephone (406) 758-7700
FAX (406) 758-7758
Post Office Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana
Zip 59903-1997
Date: February 18, 1997
To: Clarence Krepps, City Manager
From: John Wilson, Assistant City Engineer��t
Re: West Center Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements
This memo is a follow up to our request for authorization to advertise for engineering
qualifications on the final design of improvements described in the Morrison Maierle
West Center Street Pedestrian Safety Study.
In response to questions at the last Council workshop, we have reexamined the
engineer's construction cost estimate and our proposed phasing plan. The comments
below are based on recent discussions with Bob Beckman, the author of the Morrison
Maierle report. We have not had an opportunity to speak with representatives from
the Kalispell Center Mall about internal parking lot improvements.
Our budget for the project is $100,000. You will recall our initial proposal was to
construct improvements in two phases. We recommended the pedestrian actuated
flashing light and the 5th Avenue West traffic signal be scheduled for Phase II Fall
construction because of limited funds. Some Council members felt it was important
that the flashing light be included with Phase I.
Attached you will find a copy of the engineer's final cost estimate for the
recommended improvements. This information is taken from the final report
prepared in November 1996. Mr. Beckman indicates the estimate for the
cantilever sign structure accounts for the flashing light. Therefore, we have
sufficient funds to include it with Phase I Spring construction.
However, Mr. Beckman reemphasized the report's recommendation to have
only the crosswalk, refuge island and signage in Phase I. He recommends a six
month evaluation period to determine if these improvements are effective.
Then, the flashing light could be installed, if greater motorist awareness should
be necessary.
Douglas Rauthe
Mayor
Clarence W. Krepps
City Manager
City Council
Members:
Gary W. Nystul
Ward I
Cliff Collins
Ward I
Norbert F. Donahue
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Dale Haarr
Ward II
Jim Atkinson
Ward III
Lauren Granmo
Ward III
Pamela B. Kennedy
Ward IV
M. Duane Larson
Ward IV
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TABLE 3 Project Cost Estimate
Item Description
Estimated
Cost
Traffic Signal (Center St/5th Ave West)
S65,000
Concrete Median Curb
S4,000
Concrete Median
S9.500
Striping (crosswalks, stop bars)
S500
Signs
$2,000
Cantilever Sign Structure
S11,500
Subtotal
S92,500
Misc Contingencies (10%)
S9,250
Subtotal
S101,750
Mobilization/Demobilization (10%)
S10,175
Taxes, Bonds, Insurance (3%)
S31053
Total Construction Cost
S 114,978
Engineering (Design and Construction Admin)
S26,8�0
Total Project Cost
S141,828