HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-20 Public Comment - A. Marienthal - General Public comment on Idaho Pole Site URDFrom:Alex Marienthal
To:Agenda
Subject:General Public comment on Idaho Pole Site URD
Date:Tuesday, November 10, 2020 6:26:53 PM
I stand with the Board of Health and ask that the City Commission REJECT the proposal to create an Urban Renewal
District for the Pole Yard Area at this time.
The letter from the Board of Health to the City Commission dated 22 Oct 2020 clearly states concerns for
groundwater contamination, and human health risks, that need to be better assessed and addressed before this
proposal is passed.
The letter from the Board of Health clearly highlights deficiencies in current EPA and city assessments that should be
examined before development is planned. For example, they have not ensured that future water and sewer
infrastructure will not transport contaminated groundwater into the East Gallatin River.
Proposed ordinance no. 2055 overlooks the Board of Health's concern for the health and safety of our community.
Furthermore, the memo to the city commission from The Director of Economic Development puts economic growth
and development (unnecessary development) above the health of the community members and resources
(groundwater).
Please REJECT the proposal to create an Urban Renewal District for the Pole Yard Area until appropriate
environmental assessments are completed.
-- Alex Marienthal
303-827-4788