HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-24 Public Comment - W. Bennett -Community Recreation Center Model from LaramieFrom:City of Bozeman, MT
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Date:Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:46:24 PM
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Full Name
William Bennett
Email
billandmargo@hotmail.com
Phone
(406) 586-1210
Comments
Despite failed attempts to create a community recreation center in 2012 and 2024, the need has not gone away. In
my opinion, a future proposal should not be combined with a branch library. Bozeman has a recently renovated
state-of-the-art library. If a west side branch is needed, it could be addressed as a separate issue at a future time.
Like Bozeman, Laramie, Wyoming is a college town with nearby mountain recreation. In February 2001, a few
interested residents agreed to form a non-profit “Friends” group to create a community recreation center. They
lobbied the City Council, created a Political Action Committee, solicited donations from businesses and individuals,
made presentations to community organizations and consulted with attorneys about the options for public
financing. In 2003 Laramie opened a full-service recreation center including indoor and outdoor leisure pools and an
8-lane competition pool with spectator seating. Laramie’s approach could be a model for Bozeman.
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City Of Bozeman
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