5. Resolution 4372 - Stop Signs - Glenwood and Liberty StreetAgenda -October 20, 1997
AGENDA ITEM 5 - RESOLUTION 4372-STOP SIGNS-GLENWOOD AND LIBERTY
BACKGROUND/CONSIDERATION: Based upon a petition submitted by neighborhood
residents, the Police Chief and Public Works Director upon my direction, have reviewed the
conditions and history of this intersection. They have concluded that the intersection is a problem.
The required traffic warrant is achieved due to the accident history of this intersection (seven
accidents within the last year).
RECOMMENDATION: Based upon this review and history of the intersection, the staff and I
concur. We should install stop signs at this intersection to control the traffic by providing stop
requirements for the north and south bound traffic.
ACTION REQUIRED: Approval of RESOLUTION 4372 will authorize the installation of these
stop signs.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF A STOP SIGN IN THE NORTH
AND SOUTH BOUND LANES ON GLENWOOD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH LIBERTY
STREET AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That vehicles, including motor vehicles,
bicycles, or other vehicles shall be required to stop in
the North and South bound lanes on Glenwood at its
intersection with Liberty Street.
SECTION II. The Chief of Police is authorized and
directed to erect a stop sign at the above location.
SECTION Ill. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage by the City Council and
approval by the Mayor.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF KALISPELL, THIS 20TK DAY OF OCTOBER, 1997.
Douglas D. Rauthe, Mayor
Debbie Gifford, CMC
Clerk of Council
ALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Phone (406) 758-7780
Memorandum
1 October 1997
TO : Clarence Krepps, City Manager
FROM: Ad Clark, Chief of Police
ADDISON H. CLARK
Chief of Police
DONALD A. HOSSACK
Asst. Chief
SUBJ : Erection of stop signs on Glenwood at intersection with Liberty
Street, request for approval
The Public Works Director and I agree that stop signs are needed
and meet the necessary warrants at the intersection of Glenwood and
Liberty Street. There have been (7) accidents there in the last year.
I have asked Public Works to erect the stop signs on Glenwood for
north and southbound traffic for an immediate solution to what we feel is
a safety issue. I am asking you to seek council approval for these stop signs
as a permanent remedy to the problem.
Thank you.
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SEP 2 5 1997
Dear City Manager,
in the following letter I would like to outline some
important reasons why we the residents of Liberty Street
would like to have a stop sign at the south side of the
Glenwood and Liberty intersection.
Approximately one year ago I stood before the city council
and requested that something be done to help reduce the
number of accidents at the Glenwood -Liberty street
intersection. The intersection had become increasingly
dangerous because Glenwood became a through street
approximately 2 to 3 years ago, allowing more traffic to
travel in a North -South direction Unfortunately. the,
southern approach on Glenwood has extremely poor visibility
for any driver heading North on Glenwood because of large
hedges and the location .of certain residences. After I
presented the situation to the city council, a
recommendation was made to prune the hedge that limited
visibility. Pruning the hedge did help reduce the number of
accidents, however last week my wife and I were sitting and
chatting in our living room when the familiar sound of.
screeching tires, crunching metal and shattering glass
echoed through our house. A young gal collided with another
vehicle carrying two young ladies and a toddler. one vehicle
was shoved on to -the driveway of the Nelson `s, not ten feet
from where their grandchildren were playing basketball. In
the past the Nelson's have also had one of their cars
damaged in the driveway by an accident in the intersection,
Personally I have had two close calls where I have locked up
my brakes to avoid a car headed North on Glenwood,
I am not sure what the cost of installing a single stop sign
is, but it can't be more than the cost of towing and
repairing 2 cars, 2-4 hours of a policeman's time and the
very real potential of seriously injuring ourselves, chil-
dren or grandchildren. .
My family and other residents who have signed the letter
below would sincerely appreciate action on our proposal to
install a stop sign and provide for the safety of everyone
who drives this intersection.
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