HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-23 Public Comment - A. Garcia - Bozeman Municipal Band and Bogert Bandshell City of Bozeman
Atty: City Mayor
August 2, 2003 RE: Bozeman Municipal Band and Bogert Bandshell.
As one of hundreds of city residents who enjoy the city's summer band concerts at
Bogart Park, I wish to advise you of serious problems and a single reasonable solution.
Problems &Solutions:
A The band shell is in dangerous condition. About 65 players sit on this stage every
Tuesday night. It is over 80 years old and rotting away. The City, the musicians, and
general public is in jeopardy of experiencing tragic personal injuries. Kids play on it, and
there are no safety railings on it. It might be less costly to build one of concrete and
steel.
B The band needs a place to practice. The City could provide a space.
C The band needs players. The City could place ads in the newspaper and posters in
schools and the University.
D The band needs musical instruments. The City could provide the funds.
To my knowledge the City does nothing to assist it's own band.
I believe the City is growing and it's wealth is increasing and can easily fund its own band
with a satisfactory budget. The officers of the band should provide you with an itemized
annual budget. By copy of this letter,to Ms. Karla Visser ask them to do so if they
haven't already done. At every concert the President of the band requests the general
public for their donations. The general public already pays enough in taxes and should
not have to contribute to the band.
I ask you for 4ia
consideration and reply.
Ant ony Gar
Resident of Bozeman
1201 Highland Blvd, Apt B201,
Bozeman MT 59715
406-595-1063
Tonynjane1960@gmail.com