Memorandum 18-041 Safety Improvements Karen Hornaday Park Road

Memorandum  18-041

TO:                        City of Homer Parks Art Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission

THROUGH:          Homer City Council 

FROM:                 Councilmember Tom Stroozas

DATE:                  April 9, 2018

SUBJECT:            Safety Improvements to Karen Hornaday Park Road

Karen Hornaday Park Improvements, Phase 2 on the City of Homer Capital Improvement Plan focuses on safe and inclusive access to the Park and its essential facilities by relocating the access road.  In 2012, a budget for moving the road was estimated at $726,000. This memo directs that Parks Art Recreation Culture Advisory Commission (PARAC) to come up with an improvement plan that includes alternate, less expensive, options for providing safe access to the Park and its facilities by considering measures such as:

Traffic calming including seasonal speed bumps and speed limit signs (SLOW 5 mph);
Creating a dedicated crosswalk and funneling patrons from the east parking lot via signage and landscape enhancement;
Other suggested improvements that would enhance pedestrian safety and improve access to the Park besides moving the access road. 

The proposed funding source for the improvements would be the Homer Accelerated Roads and Trails fund (by ordinance).

Fiscal Note: Staff time from Public Works developing cost estimates and the Planning Department working with PARAC on recommendations.