HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-24 Public Comment - S. Zilis - Range 5 CommentsFrom:Steve Zilis
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Range 5 Comments
Date:Wednesday, November 20, 2024 11:05:48 PM
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Our 3 daughters grew up south of town near Kirk Hill. We have visited the 4 Daughters Farm
for nearly 20 years. It occupies a special space in our family memories and hearts. Even nowwith our daughters no longer living at our home, my wife and I enjoy regular visits to the
farm. We enjoy being able to pick flowers, raspberries and more, and simply to enjoy thefarm environment, and watching other people, particularly young families and those new to
the Gallatin Valley delight in the farm experience.
The farm is a unique community asset. I am quite certain it operates at a loss and the ownersare not opposed to the Range 5 development to "save their business". They are truly
committed to helping preserve the rich farming history of the valley. They are committed tooffering the community, particularly to those new residents who perhaps have never been on
an operating farm to have that experience. The farm is simply irreplaceable and thisdevelopment puts its viability at grave risk.
I know many other families in the south end of the valley that have similar experiences with
their children and grandchildren. Whether they have written to you with comments or not, Iknow they would like to see the farm preserved so that other young families can have the
experience and create the memories we all have.
I urge you to reject this development. Some of the valley history and traditions must bepreserved. each and every City and County Commissioner talks about preserving our culture
and heritage and about not allowing the valley to become Los Angeles, Minneapolis or anyone of hundreds of towns and cities that have completely obliterated their historical, cultural,
agricultural and overall character.
Steve Zilis406-600-5403