HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-19 Public Comment - Brianne Rogers - Growth Policy Comment1
Lacie Kloosterhof
From:Brianne Rogers <briannerogers@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:33 AM
To:Lacie Kloosterhof
Subject:Growth policy comments
Hi Lacie,
I am unable to attend next week's planning board meeting, but I wanted to voice my support for establishing an
urban growth boundary. It would be a huge success in my opinion if an outcome of the growth policy update
process was establishing some sort of annexation procedure that allows the city to focus on developing within
the existing city boundaries and preserving open space and agricultural lands, with support and coordination
from the county, outside the boundary. In addition, we need a forward-thinking policy in place that prevents
creation of additional county inholdings within the city's boundaries as they currently exist and a process to
annex these appropriately.
As tough as it is to see my hometown change, I think there is benefit to promoting preservation of open space
and prioritizing infill and increased density within the core of the city for longer term sustainability of the
quality of life we've all come to appreciate about this special place.
With appreciation,
Brianne
Brianne Rogers
President, Bird Dog Strategies, LLC 406.579.2921 mobile ~ briannerogers@gmail.com www.birddogstrategies.com