HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-23 Public Comment - J. Rather - Urban Camper file combineFrom:Jenifer Rather
To:Agenda
Subject:Urban camper issues
Date:Thursday, July 13, 2023 9:23:52 AM
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Good morning,
This is now another issue, they fill up shopping carts with garbage and push them along the road on
Patrick Street. The amount of shopping carts is astounding as well as the smell and birds getting into
them and scattering garbage all over. Also, all of the “private property, no trespassing” signs the
property owner placed along N 11th street, have been taken down off the posts by said campers so
that they can continue to spread out into that property.
The amount of fire pits, generators, propane heaters, etc., in the tall grass is concerning given the
increasingly hot temperatures. It is just a matter of time before we have a huge fire. This needs to be
addressed and enforcement taken regarding these issues.
During the cleanup the city conducted last month, we were told that they were not allowed to have
any belongings in the right of way, which is private property. Why then is this
still being allowed?
These campers also make it difficult to even drive down the street, and one car must yield to the
other as two cars cannot travel in opposite directions because of the campers. We have our own
delivery trucks as well as vendors that cannot make the turn from Patrick Street onto N 11th. This
causes problems to our business.
We are still having issues with these urban campers utilizing our restrooms as bath houses. The
amount of time and resources we have to spend running them out, is cumbersome and costly.
Photos being sent in separate email to follow.
Regards,
Jenifer Rather, GPHRHuman Resources/Safety DirectorKenyon Noble Lumber CompanyKenyon Noble Ready MixBozeman Brick, Block, and TileJR'S Lounge, Inc.1243 Oak StreetBozeman, MT 59715406-587-9366 office406-585-5400 FAX406-220-1320 cellwww.kenyonnoble.com
jrather@kenyonnoble.com