HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-23 Public Comment - J. Kligerman - Left Lane ProposalFrom:Jack kligerman
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Left Lane Proposal
Date:Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:49:05 AM
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Jack Kligerman
77 Legend CourtBozeman, MT 59718
yeinkel.kligerman@gmail.com
City of BozemanCity Commission
121 N. Rouse AvenueBozeman, MT 59715
Dear Commissioners:
I have just read the proposed development of the land to the west of The Bozeman Public
Library and am appalled that the Commission has even considered approving Left Lane'sproposal. If this document is a record of "Understanding," does that mean you have already
approved the proposal, without any advertised notice to the citizens of Bozeman? Thedocument states that the closing will be January 24, 2025. Does this, as well, mean that you
have already approved the proposal?
The pictures of the proposal--I counted--have five floors, though the proposal indicates seven. Which is it? The so-called "park" on top of parking is absurd! And a swimming pool? And
then there is "the use of the roof of the parking structure" will only be allowed "if such patronsare escorted and accompanied by an employee of the Bozeman Public Library." Can you
imagine this? And if, say, 25 patrons over a day wish to use the space, how are the employeesto be found?
Then there is the following: timing at ALL LIBRARY PROGRAMING and ALL LIBRARY
EVENTS at their site with more than 15 guests will be "SUBJECT TO PRIOR APPROVALOF LEFT LANE." This means that Left Lane can censor whatever programs or events that do
not accord with its political or other beliefs.
Then also there is the Library itself, which was imagined and built and paid for with bondsfinanced by the citizens of Bozeman. Did they figure that their special place would be literally
overshadowed by something built ONLY for the profit of a few non-resident people? I can'timagine that the Left Lane proposal will benefit Bozeman residents at all!
Sincerely,
Jack Kligerman