HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-20 Public Comment - B. Simkins - Idaho Pole Urban Renewal District OutreachFrom:David Fine
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Urban Renewal District Outreach
Date:Monday, August 24, 2020 5:05:53 PM
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Public Comment re: Idaho Pole Item
David Fine | City of Bozeman Economic Development
C: 406.551.0209 |dfine@bozeman.net | www.bozeman.net
From: Brodey Simkins <brodey@simkins-hallin.com>
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 3:32 PM
To: David Fine <DFine@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: RE: Urban Renewal District Outreach
David,
I would be happy to meet and tour a bit + go into further detail of operation. I believe that’s a good
idea and something that has been overlooked during this process. You need to understand and
value how we operate and what we need as large industrial businesses. In my opinion the City of
Bozeman has undervalued the importance of rail spur freight in the community. The proposed TIF
district discussion needs to address the removal of spur freight in this area and relocation to another
with the help of local and state funding. The team track and Simkins rail spur are contributing
immensely to the supply and delivery of affordable building products for this ever expanding region
of Montana. Not to mention providing good paying jobs to hundreds of residents. Proposing to
overlap dense residential development with this valley’s largest freight exchange hub is irresponsible
in nature. There is most certainly more that can be done to plan effectively for Bozeman.
Let me know about a time you might be able to meet again to further discuss.
Thanks,
Brodey
Brodey Simkins
Vice President