HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-20 Public Comment - J. Kirschhoffer - Idaho PoleFrom:agenda@bozeman.net
To:Agenda
Subject:Thank you for your public comment.
Date:Tuesday, September 15, 2020 11:21:09 AM
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Form Name:Public Comment Form
Date & Time:09/15/2020 11:21 AM
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Submitter ID:30484
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Public comment may also be given at any public meeting.
Email:
agenda@bozeman.net
Mail to:
Attn: City Commission
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
First Name Jon
Last Name Kirschhoffer
Email Address bj_kirschhoffer@mac.com
Phone Number 406-582-5741
Comments
City of Bozeman,
The text below is one perspective from a soon-to-be multi-decade resident of Bozeman. Over these near 20
years, traversing the interstate between Main and 7th or hiking the Story Hills, the Idaho Pole superfund
site has been withing view. I have no doubt that Bozeman's continued boom has made this property, once
thought a casualty of industry, now a potential gold mine. If local or out of town development companies is
to make a mint in Bozeman, residents should not be left to subsidize their profits by covering construction
costs.
As a transplant, I understand the draw to Bozeman, and I have a desire to continue building near the city
center apposed to sprawling further and further into the hinterlands. I would support the development of
the Idaho Pole Superfund site but only under the following conditions.
The development companies (not the residents of Bozeman) shoulder the costs of complete soil
remediation.
The development companies (not the residents of Bozeman) shoulder the costs of stream restoration.
The development companies (not the residents of Bozeman) shoulder the construction costs of providing
ample vehicle access in and out of the area. If this means additional railroad crossings, tunnels under the
highway, or suspension bridges, so be it. If this means additional interstate exits, so be it. North Wallace,
the shortest route to Main Street from this area, cannot handle any additional traffic volume.
The development companies plan for ample parking for residential and commercial spaces.
The development companies (not the residents of Bozeman) shoulder the costs of connecting city sewer
and domestic water.
The development companies plan for and execute bike/hike paths and green spaces that connect to the
existing trail network in Bozeman.
Warm Regards,
Jon
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Thank you,
City Of Bozeman
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