HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-25 Public Comment - J. Amsden - Application No._ 24147; Re_ Public Records and Open Meetings RequestFrom:Valery Moreno
To:agenda@bozeman.net; Bozeman Public Comment
Cc:John Amsden
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Application No.: 24147; Re: Public Records and Open Meetings Request
Date:Monday, April 7, 2025 11:06:08 AM
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Dear City Clerk and Records Custodian:
Please see attached.
Sincerely,
Valery Moreno
Legal Assistant
610 Professional Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: 406.586.8700
Fax: 406.586.8960
Beck, Amsden &
Stalpes pllc
610 Professional Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
JOHN L. AMSDEN
PARTNER
Tel: 406-586-8700
Amsden@becklawyers.com
April 7, 2025
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City of Bozeman Attn: City Clerk’s Office 21 N. Rouse Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 agenda@bozeman.net comments@bozeman.net
Re: Public Records and Open Meetings Request
Application No.: 24147 (Boutique Hotel Development)
To the City Clerk and Records Custodian:
This request is submitted pursuant to the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Public Records Act (Title 2, Chapter 6, MCA). We write on behalf of the Bozeman Hotel Owners’ Association (BHOA) to obtain public records and meeting materials related to Application No. 24147, concerning the proposed boutique hotel project affecting property
adjacent to the Bozeman Hotel, located at 321 E. Main Street.
I.Public Records Request
Please produce the following records, whether in physical or electronic form:
1.All documents submitted by the applicant or its agents (e.g., The Paine Group, TDH
Engineering) in support of Application No. 24147, including applications, site plans,
parking analyses, traffic studies, renderings, or environmental assessments.
2.All communications, including emails, memos, or messages, between City staff
(including the Planning Department, City Attorney, and City Commission) and any third
party related to Application No. 24147.
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3. Meeting agendas, minutes, summaries, and transcripts of any public or closed-session
meetings during which Application No. 24147 was discussed, including but not limited
to:
o Planning Board meetings
o Design Review Board meetings
o City Commission work sessions or hearings
4. All internal staff communications (including emails and memoranda) referencing
Application No. 24147 or the proposed project at or near 321 E. Main Street, Bozeman,
MT.
5. All parking agreements, leases, or parking compliance certifications related to the
Bozeman Hotel or the proposed development under Application No. 24147.
6. All correspondence with affected or neighboring property owners, including notices,
public comment submissions, or acknowledgments.
Please include attachments and metadata where applicable. If any documents are withheld,
please identify the legal basis for the redaction or withholding under Montana law.
II. Request for Notice of Future Meetings Pursuant to Montana’s open meetings law (Mont. Const. Art. II, § 9; § 2-3-202, MCA), we also request advance notice of all future meetings—formal or informal—during which Application No. 24147 will be discussed, reviewed, or acted upon. This includes:
• Work sessions
• Design review meetings
• Planning Board meetings
• City Commission sessions (public or executive)
Please ensure that BHOA is added to any distribution list for such notices, agendas, and associated materials. We request that you produce the responsive documents electronically via email or a secure
file-share link. If fees apply, please notify us in advance and provide an itemized estimate.
However, we request a waiver or reduction of fees under § 2-6-1006, MCA, as this request is
made in the public interest.
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Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please acknowledge receipt of this request within five (5) business days and advise when responsive records will be available.
Sincerely yours,
John L. Amsden