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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-18 Public Comment - E. Kelly - Strategic PlanFrom:Web Admin To:Chuck Winn Subject:Strategic Plan Comment Form Date:Wednesday, April 04, 2018 1:36:38 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Strategic Plan Comment Form Date & Time:04/04/2018 1:36 PM Response #:40 Submitter ID:5978 IP address:172.24.96.111 Time to complete:2 min. , 0 sec. Survey Details Page 1 We want to hear from you! First Name Emily Last Name Kelly Email ekellyra@gmail.com Questions or Comments Comments on Strategic plan Please take into consideration the following: Vision Statement - Define “Bozeman feel”. I suspect there are as many definitions as there are neighborhoods in the city. Is it the historic area of downtown? Is it the “funky” north side? Is it infill buildings like the Lark or the Element? Is it the trailer parks that have been here longer than the new subdivisions of the west side? Is it the new subdivisions? Or the big box business district along North 19th. Or the new building opposite Rosauers? Is the “feel” all of these or only some? And is the definition just about the physical characteristics? Does the “feel” extent to the people, the businesses? The definition has likely changed from the time that phrase was coined, by those people who claim to know what that feel is, to the present. Bozeman would not be what it is today without the influx of new people, new businesses and the growth of the university. But is that the real issue. If these changes are what has created this perception that the “Bozeman feel” is being lost and must be protected, meaning to keep it like it was 10, 15 or 20 years ago, then (take with a hint of sarcasm) this plan needs to address limits on the city’s boundaries, limits on the growth of the university, controlling the type and size of businesses and ultimately the number of people. Architectural aesthetics thankfully are ephemeral but planning concepts unfortunately are not. Look at the many failed cities that embraced the urban renewal ideals of the ‘70’s and still have not recovered. Don’t set goals on a concept that has no clear definition. Engaged Community - 1.3, b Define “BSD7” for those of us on the outside. Innovative Economy - If we are judging this plan on the visual impact this section seems light for such a critical component of the vitality of the city and valley. I do not claim to know how to advise on this matter but when the section on bureaucracy (aka High Performance Organization) is twice as long in content something does not seem right. Safe community - Nearly every item suggested would require funding but there is no mention of where it might come from. More taxes? A strategic plan without ideas or the realities of about how it will be funded will likely not get implemented. Well-planned City - Although mentioned in the Engaged Community section, it is worth repeating here that the city should coordinate its growth policy with the county. - Revisit the North 19th and Midtown plans regularly to ensure they are meeting the goals and are still relevant and coordinated with new plans for downtown. Creative, Learning Culture - 5.2, c It is not clear what is meant by this goal. Is it a special tax? A set-aside from some other tax or fee? - 5.3 Additional partnerships should include the Emerson, the MOR, Gallatin History Museum, and The Extreme History Project. Sustainable Environment - 6.2 Simply monitoring air quality is not enough and would be a waste of money if the goal does not include a commitment to implement policies or regulations to improve the air quality if studies show there are hazards. - 6.3, c. Northwest Energy has shown themselves to be a dishonest partner in the implementation of a serious solar power infrastructure. The city should set as a goal to independently pursue solar power options. - 6.5 should also include mention of working with such organizations as GVLT and The Trust for Public Land to identify at risk parcels and coordinate with the County to protect parcels that contribute to water quality, view sheds, and promoting healthy habitats. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email.