HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-2020 - Public Comment - G. Harris - DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICTFrom: Michael Wallner
To: Gregg Harris
Cc: Agenda
Subject: RE: Parking district
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:24:16 PM
Gregg,
Please call me at 595-2273 to discuss.
Thank you,
Michael
From: webadmin@bozeman.net [webadmin@bozeman.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:48 PM
To: Michael Wallner
Subject: Parking district
Message submitted from the <City Of Bozeman> website.
Site Visitor Name: Gregg Harris
Site Visitor Email: greggwharris1@gmail.com
Hi Michael,
I know that you talked with a LOT of folks during your campaign, as you did with us, and you
may not remember me but I live at 203 S. Church with my spouse, Renee. Our discussion with
you was refreshing to say the least and I'm now taking you up on your offer to continue
communicating if you were elected.
We're concerned about the proposed Downtown parking district that may encompass our
neighborhood. What's particularly troubling is the idea that we might be obligated to foot part
of the bill through the purchase of parking permits.
Two years ago Olive St. underwent significant work that was necessary due to the 1500+
vehicles that already travel daily on the stretch along the north side of our property. Long story
short, as adjacent property owners we were hit with an SID tab of approximately $15,000
that's now part of our property tax bill and will be for several more years. FYI, we drive that
same street 4-5 times daily at most.
Now, as we understand it, under the proposed parking district we may be required to pay for
parking permits for guests on that very same road. A road that we and our neighbors have
already and will continue to substantially pay for. Does that seem equitable?
Thanks for listening,
Gregg Harris
(406)539-4721