H2. TIF Traffic Studyk City of Kalispell
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MONTANA
MEMORANDUM
To: Doug Russell, City Manager V(-'
From: Katharine Thompson, Asst. Dir. of Community & Economic Development
Re: South Kalispell Tax Increment Financing District Traffic Impact Study
Meeting Date: September 18, 2017
BACKGROUND: On August 1, 2016, the South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan was adopted as
an update to the City Airport/Athletic Complex Redevelopment Plan. The South Kalispell Urban
Renewal Plan includes development guidelines for the promotion of a transportation network
that is safe for pedestrians, bikes, and vehicles. According to the Plan, the increase in traffic
volumes related to urban development in south Kalispell has raised concerns about vehicular and
pedestrian safety. The Plan recommends that public officials and agencies strive to provide a
network of streets that are safe and accessible for all modes of travel, and where possible,
implement urban design elements that encourage reduced speeds in high traffic areas.
The South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan goes on to explain that traffic will continue to increase
due to further development of south Kalispell, such as the new Kalispell elementary school being
built on Airport Road, a 42-unit single family housing development and a 55-unit apartment
complex. A traffic impact study is needed to assist with the future development of this area
giving careful consideration and planning to accessibility, walkability, connectivity,
infrastructure, and design in south Kalispell.
The Urban Renewal Agency Board has taken the traffic increase and redevelopment suggestions
from the South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan under advisement. In discussion with city staff,
the Board has determined that the intersections of 18th Street and Airport Road and Airport Road
and 131h Street at Highway 93 South should be the areas of focus for a traffic impact study.
FISCAL IMPACT: The South Kalispell/Airport Tax Increment Financing District currently
has $2M budgeted for redevelopment and is budgeted to receive approximately $350,000 in
incremental revenue in fiscal year 2018. The proposed study is estimated to cost approximately
$24,000 - $30,000 and is eligible for funding from the South Kalispell/Airport Tax Increment
Financing District.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council approve a traffic impact study,
focusing on the 181h Street and Airport Road intersection, and the Airport Road and 13th Street at
Highway 93 South intersection, for improvement using South Kalispell/Airport Tax Increment
Financing District funding in the amount of $30,000.
ATTACHMENT: Intersection Photos
The Urban Renewal Committee (URA)
South Kalispell TIF
The intersection of Airport Road and 13t" Street along US Highway 93, looking North.
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The Urban Renewal Committee (URA)
South Kalispell TIF
The intersection of Airport Road and 18t" Street, looking North.
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