HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16-23 Public Comment - Y. Rudman - Library and Hotel DevelopmentFrom:Yvonne Rudman
To:Terry Cunningham; Jennifer Madgic; Janay Johnson; Agenda
Cc:Susan Gregory
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Library and Hotel Development
Date:Wednesday, November 15, 2023 2:50:45 PM
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To: Bozeman Library Board of Trustees and Mayor-Elect Terry Cunningham
I oppose the proposed development for a luxury hotel, condos, and multi-level parking structure in thelibrary parking lot space. And why is there a need for a private library in that development next to thelarge public library?
When will decision-makers begin to prioritize the needs and wants of local residents rather than those ofvacationing tourists or those who choose to live here temporarily. These interlopers come to Bozeman forrelief from their environments, where the elements that attract them to Bozeman have already beencompromised or destroyed.
The proposed development privatizes public lands which provide a corridor from Lindley Park, the librarygrounds, Peet's Hill and Bogart Park which is used year-round by walkers, bikers, and library goers of alleconomic levels. The community worked hard to create this quality of life corridor. Why undo what tookdecades to carefully design? The proposed development also prevents possible growth of the librarywhich provides community access to knowledge and a nexus for meetings, music and growthopportunities. This need will only grow as the community grows in size and the need for neutral venueswhere the community can work on community, regional and national political and cultural issues.
Public amenities in Bozeman and Gallatin County are rare--and must be preserved for the public good.
Please reject this sell-off of precious public property and public assets for a project that only benefits thefew. How does this contribute to the community at all economic levels we are trying to build and preservein Bozeman?
Yvonne Rudman912 West Koch