HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-21 Public Comment - E. Huang - Bozeman Swim Center limited hoursFrom:eddie huang
Subject:Bozeman Swim Center limited hours
Date:Tuesday, May 11, 2021 11:44:07 AM
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Hello all,
I recently received news that service hours at Bozeman Swim Center is being further cut back,subsequently limiting swim team access. While as a member of the team with obvious vested
interest, these changes cause concern on a larger scale. It seems important infrastructure likethe Swim Center is currently not a priority in the eyes of the city. I'm new to the area so
perhaps lack proper insight into inner workings of this town. But along with being new ishopefully a fresh perspective.
When looking for a new place to call home, Bozeman was desirable for many reasons. Not the
least of which was how well infrastructure was seemingly maturing with growth. Seemed thecity planners were doing a fine job balancing the various needs of the community. Having
lived in many places, a few things always stick out as measure of a town; library, schools,community centers. Facilities like a swim center is another key one as it serves the
community in so many ways.
This is why I was a bit surprised to discover in a highly functional town like Bozeman, animportant facility with limited hours of operation and apparent staffing shortages....this even
before newly proposed changes. A swim program headed by a US Olympic Gold Medalistputs Bozeman on a whole other level. Yet the facility and supposed staffing issues is
counterintuitive and a bit perplexing. Just seems like an amazing opportunity for the townthat's not being fully actualized.
Perhaps all things come down to money? Is this purely a funding issue? I'd imagine in a town
with a full fledged university that staffing shouldn't be too difficult. Just like to understand thechallenges and possible ways to help.
Regards,
Eddie Huang