HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-24 Public Comment - V. Hanson - Off-leash Dog Signage 1058 Harmon Way
Bozeman, MT, 59718
August 28, 2024
Terry Cunningham, Mayor
City of Bozeman
121 N. Rouse Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Dear Mayor Cunningham,
My wife and I are deeply concerned that the City of Bozeman is not doing enough
to monitor and control the large number of off-leash dogs in the city. Many dog
owners have the attitude that they can simply walk about with their dog(s) off
leash, regardless of the law. We live in the Harvest Creek neighborhood and the
park in the center, referred to as "Monkey Park", is used by many dog owners in
late afternoon for throwing balls, running their dogs in the open area of the park.
The Parks Department posted "no off-leash dogs" signs but they are very small and
are placed below the bag dispensers. Please note that the County Regional park is
located about a quarter mile away and has an off-leash dog area. The Dog Pond
area is about a half mile away.
We would appreciate it if you would encourage the Parks Department to place
larger signs at the entrances to this park and ask the Police Department Animal
control to monitor the park more often in the late afternoon. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. i or H. Hanson