City of Melfort mulling change to angled parking by high school

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“The exact number of parking stalls would depend on a final design and layout that would take into account the existing crosswalks, drop-off zones, and no parking areas [illustrated by the yellow curbs],” said Cipywnyk. “Having the angled parking on the east side of the street is preferred over the west side based on stakeholder feedback.” 

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Pickup and drop-off times at MUCC, the Melfort Daycare Co-op, and the nearby Reynolds Central School can become congested with traffic and pedestrians. Council asked administration to review the parking capacity in the area due to the congestion. Cipywnyk also noted that Assiniboia St. is wider than a typical roadway. 

Feedback on the proposal was gathered from stakeholders including the RCMP, North East School Division, MUCC staff, the Melfort Daycare Co-op, emergency services, and more. Cipywnyk said the stakeholders were largely supportive of changing the east side of the street to angled parking. 

The report has been presented to the Governance and Priorities Committee, and council will decide on the recommendation for a trial period of angled parking at next Monday’s meeting. Should council approve the recommendation, the trial period would be put into place in the spring when weather and street conditions allow for new parking lines to be painted and new signage to be put in place. 

“Before implementation, the operations team will confirm the trial layout, signage and pavement marking requirements, school bus loading restrictions, pedestrian access, and maintenance needs,” she said. “Parking use and operational issues will be monitored during the trial and evaluated afterward to inform recommendations for a permanent arrangement.” 

Costs associated with the trial would include painting and signage, along with communication with stakeholders. Cipywnyk said any permanent improvements identified through the trial would be brought forward with updated costs and a funding proposal for consideration in the 2028 capital budget. 

Cipywynyk said the high volume of drivers and pedestrians in the area warrants extra care and attention, and she asked everyone to continue to obey the speed limit, no parking zones, bus stop signs, and crosswalks in the area. 

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com