Agenda - Public Works Committee - 09/18/2012

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should be installed for all marked crosswalks at non -intersection locations and adequate visibility should be provided by parking prohibitions. While the request for a crosswalk is reasonable, the cost of the crossing is significant. At the present time a balance of $200,000 is available in the trail fund, however a project being undertaken in the near future will significantly reduce this amount. The match required on the 161 st to Alpine Dr trail which will be located on the east side of Armstrong Blvd is approximately $180,000.00 alone. Staff has been tasked with finding Federal or State Grant money to help pay for our trail system, but more often then not, the city is required to pay for a portion or "match" a certain percentage of the total project cost. Without money in our Trail Fund or other funding sources, we are unable to apply for Grants as they become available. Funding Source: TIF funding could be used for the sidewalk portion of the project, but staff needs to clarify if the steps or park entrance could be financed through the TIF fund. The cost for the signage would come from the general fund under traffic engineering (cost center 0260) Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that a crosswalk not be installed at this location because of the mid block location and marginal sight distance. Committee Action: Motion to accept staff recommendation not to install crosswalk near Zirconium St/Alpine Dr intersection Motion to reject staff recommendation and choose an alternative based on committee discussion Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 09/13/2012 03:04 PM Form Started By: Grant Riemer Started On: 08/16/2012 08:05 AM Final Approval Date: 09/13/2012