Highway 76 Complete Streets Project Study Session February 7, 2013

Agenda Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements – Project Scope – Project Goals Project Objectives Project Objectives – ACTION ITEM: Affirm Scope, Goals and Objectives Utility Coordination Update Utility Coordination Update Project Progress Items Project Progress Items Schedule Update/Next Milestones Schedule Update/Next Milestones Next Study Session/Meeting Next Study Session/Meeting

Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements Project Scope Project Scope – Develop a conceptual design plan and funding strategy that will transform 76 Country Boulevard into a “Complete Street”whereby the roadway corridor is redesigned and reconfigured to enable safe, attractive, and comfortable access and travel for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transport users of all ages and abilities. – Develop a conceptual design plan and funding strategy that will transform 76 Country Boulevard into a “Complete Street” whereby the roadway corridor is redesigned and reconfigured to enable safe, attractive, and comfortable access and travel for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transport users of all ages and abilities.

Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements Project Goals Project Goals – Provide Sight-line Enhancements through buried Utilities and unique Streetscape beautification – Create a safe and efficient interplay of vehicles, mass transit, pedestrians and cyclists – Build an attractive Promenade to boost Visitor numbers and “Stay-time” in the corridor, thus growing the shopping and business opportunities – Establish the funding mechanism for completion of the entire corridor transformation

Project Objectives Provide Sight-line Enhancements through buried Utilities and unique Streetscape beautification Provide Sight-line Enhancements through buried Utilities and unique Streetscape beautification Relocate all overhead utilities from 76 Country Boulevard Relocate all overhead utilities from 76 Country Boulevard – Empire Electric, White River Electric, CenturyLink, Suddenlink Design duct bank system to accommodate all utilities Design duct bank system to accommodate all utilities Develop theming for the identified “Activity Centers” within the corridor Develop theming for the identified “Activity Centers” within the corridor – Branson, Ozark charm – Unique, Distinctive Points of Interest, Character

Project Objectives Create a safe and efficient interplay of vehicles, mass transit, pedestrians and cyclists Create a safe and efficient interplay of vehicles, mass transit, pedestrians and cyclists Roadway Modifications Roadway Modifications Pedestrian Promenade, Pocket Parks Pedestrian Promenade, Pocket Parks Pedestrian Crossings Pedestrian Crossings Trolley Stops, Public Parking Trolley Stops, Public Parking Bicycle Lanes Bicycle Lanes

Project Objectives Build an attractive Promenade to boost Visitor numbers and “Stay-time” in the corridor, thus growing the shopping and business opportunities Build an attractive Promenade to boost Visitor numbers and “Stay-time” in the corridor, thus growing the shopping and business opportunities – Promenade, initially, on one side of the road – Pedestrian Crossings strategically placed creatively blending safety, mobility and tourist-shopper mentality – Inspire and gain commitment of private businesses to partner with City on improvements

Project Objectives Establish the funding mechanism for completion of the entire corridor transformation – “What can we Afford?” Establish the funding mechanism for completion of the entire corridor transformation – “What can we Afford?” – Identify City funding/sources for project Existing $15 Million, on-going Tourism Tax, etc. Existing $15 Million, on-going Tourism Tax, etc. – Identify outside sources of funding to Leverage project MoDOT Cost Share; Economic Development funds, MTFC MoDOT Cost Share; Economic Development funds, MTFC Transportation Development District (TDD) Transportation Development District (TDD) Community Improvement District (CID) Community Improvement District (CID) Grants, Incentives, other taxing authority Grants, Incentives, other taxing authority – Calculate revenue projections and include in scenarios

Utility Coordination Update Empire District Electric Company Empire District Electric Company – Met with on January 17, 2013, Joplin Office – Reviewed Relocation Options, Stanley to Fall Creek South Route Main, North Route Local Wood Poles $1,610 K South Route Main, North Route Local Steel Poles $1,932 K – Agreed on Relocation S/O 76 – Empire to Update Design, Meet with our Team – Travel to Gatlinburg March 13 Meet with Sevier County Electric Meet with Sevier County Electric

Utility Coordination Update White River Valley Electric Cooperative White River Valley Electric Cooperative – Met with on January 24, 2013 – Provided them of the 76 Complete Streets Project – Discussed their facilities along the corridor Primary and secondary power lines Primary and secondary power lines Street Lights Street Lights – WRVE to provide existing mapping of facilities next week – Interested in Travel to Gatlinburg

76 COUNTRY BOULEVARD Mayor Raeanne PresleyAlderman Mike BoothAlderman Bob Simmons Alderman Cris BohincAlderman Patrick ParnellAlderman Rick Davis Alderman Rick Todd City Administrator Dean Kruithof MoDOT Area Engineer Beth Schaller STAKEHOLDER WORK GROUPS BUSINESS/ PROPERTY OWNERS ACTIVITY CENTER 1 BUSINESS/ PROPERTY OWNERS ACTIVITY CENTER 2 BUSINESS/ PROPERTY OWNERS ACTIVITY CENTER 3 BUSINESS/ PROPERTY OWNERS ACTIVITY CENTER 4 BUSINESS/ PROPERTY OWNERS ACTIVITY CENTER 5 GENERAL PUBLIC/ VISITORS TEAM

Schedule PUBLIC STAKE- HOLDERS STUDY SESSION TEAM Dec ’12 Jan ‘13 Feb ‘13 Mar Apr ’13 May Jun ‘13 Jul ‘13 Aug ‘13 Sep ‘13 Oct ‘13 Nov ‘13 KICKOFF DISCOVERY PRE-CONCEPT (VISIONING) ANALYSIS & CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FINALIZE CONCEPTS TEAM WORKSHOP STEERING COMMITTEE STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS STAKEHOLDER MEETING PUBLIC MEETING NEW ONLINE TOPICS MATERIALS GALLERY PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MILESTONES Stakeholder Meeting #1 (Apr 2013):Confirm baseline conditions & vision; Respond to conceptual framework and themes Stakeholder Meeting #2 (Jul 2013):Review corridor & theme alternatives Public Meeting #1 (Jul 2013):Review corridor & theme alternatives; Set priorities between potential conflicts Stakeholder Meeting #3 (Oct 2013):Review them and material options

Next Meetings Stakeholder Discussions and Groups Stakeholder Discussions and Groups – February 2013 Meeting with BOA Meeting with BOA – March 7, 2013