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Home My WebLink About06-26-25 - Urban Parks and Forestry Board - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM B. Disclosures C. Changes to the Agenda D. Public Service Announcements E. Approval of Minutes F. Consent Items G. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Board THE URBAN PARKS AND FORESTRY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA UPF AGENDA Thursday, June 26, 2025 General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository. If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to comments@bozeman.net or by visiting the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00pm on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the Board or staff. Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through Video Conference during the appropriate agenda items. As always, the meeting will be streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the City on cable channel 190. For more information please contact Mitch Overton, moverton@bozeman.net This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Video Conference: Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting. Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in- person United States Toll +1 346 248 7799 Access code: 934 5616 9186 This is the time to comment on any non-agenda matter falling within the scope of the Urban Parks & Forestry Board. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Board 1 H. Special Presentations I. Action Items I.1 Discussion and Presentation of Applications for the Park Land Trust 2025 Community Grant Program(Jadin) J. FYI/Discussion K. Adjournment cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. General public comments to the Board can be found on their Laserfiche repository page. This board generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Citizen Advisory Board meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks and Forestry Board FROM:Addi Jadin, Park Planning and Development Manager SUBJECT:Discussion and Presentation of Applications for the Park Land Trust 2025 Community Grant Program MEETING DATE:June 26, 2025 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Grant RECOMMENDATION:Discussion and Presentation of Applications for the Park Land Trust 2025 Community Grant Program STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:The Park Land Trust is funded primarily through Cash-in-lieu of Parkland (CILP) payments made in association with subdivision and site plan development applications. In the fiscal year 2025, $220,000 was budgeted for a grant program to support and advance the goals of the 2023 Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan (PRAT Plan). Further information regarding the program criteria, application process and eligible projects is available on the project webpage: www.bozeman.net/departments/parks- and-recreation/parks/improvement-projects. The Parks and Recreation Department received 8 eligible applications for review (attached). Staff has scored criteria 1 and 2 (attached) and Urban Parks and Forestry Board members will score criteria 3-6 after the June 26th meeting which includes presentation and discussion by the Board. After all scoring is received, staff will create a funding recommendation for the Board to consider at their July 24 meeting. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:NA. ALTERNATIVES:NA FISCAL EFFECTS:$220K in FY25 budget for Community Grant Program Attachments: 1_BSF.pdf 2_Bozeman-Sunrise-Rotary.pdf 3 3_Ability-MT.pdf 4_Library.pdf 5_GWC.pdf 6_MIFSI-HRDC.pdf 7_Mountain-Time-Arts.pdf 8-Emily-Dickinson.pdf Report compiled on: June 17, 2025 4 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Location: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of project within the park/public recreation area and nearest cross street: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicant (Organization): _____________________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact(s): __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address(es): ___________________________________________________________________________________ FUNDING REQUEST Funding Requested: _________________________________________________________________________________ Match Provided by Applicant FINANCIAL (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): ___________________ Match Provided by Applicant VALUE OF IN-KIND LABOR OR MATERIALS (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION (DO NOT EXCEED SPACE PROVIDED) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 2025 City Cash-in-Lieu Grant Bozeman Winter Trails: Expanding Access, Sustainability, and Community Wellness Funding Request: $220,000 ● $10,000 – Grooming and operations at Chief Joseph Middle School ● $10,000 – Grooming and operations at Sacajawea Middle School ● $200,000 – Purchase of PistenBully grooming machine Middle Schools Grooming and Maintenance Costs: 12 week season 3x per week grooming schedule 4 hours per shift (covers both schools) $150/hr $21,600 total cost PistenBully Grooming Machine Cost: $350,000 total purchase price $85,000 secured funding from County Open Lands Grant _____________________________ Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) respectfully requests $220,000 to support Bozeman’s winter trail network through support of operations and essential equipment investment (the creation and maintenance of winter trails is not possible without grooming machines). This proposal includes: ● Continued grooming at Chief Joseph and Sacajawea Middle Schools, key neighborhood venues for both public and student skiing. ● An investment in a PistenBully, ensuring high-quality grooming and snow management, continued use of our snow-making system, maintenance of “the Winter Ramble,” our 7.5km multi-use winter trail, and management of the community Jib Park. These investments support Bozeman’s strategic goals to continue to maintain free access, promote health, steward natural spaces, and sustain quality recreation for all. The PRAT Plan prioritizes “natural surface trails, winter recreation, fitness, outdoor adventure, special events…” 6 (136). BSF has been grooming and maintaining winter trails in parks and recreation areas since the 1960s and seeks to continue providing this vital resource to the community. THEME 1: WELCOMING, EQUITABLE ACCESS BSF grooms over 90 kilometers of winter trails in the Gallatin Valley, including Sunset Hills, Chief Joseph MS, Sacajawea MS, and Highland Glen. These trails are all free and open to the public, removing cost barriers and expanding equitable access to winter activity. Middle school venues also provide walk-up access for nearby residents and students, supporting families who might otherwise lack time, transportation, or financial resources to engage in outdoor recreation. With a long winter season in Bozeman, these trails are a critical outlet for exercise, mental health, and community connection. Highland Glen serves southeast Bozeman with both a 7.5km multi-use winter trail (“The Winter Ramble”) open to walkers, runners, bikers, and dogs, and 15 km of groomed ski trails. This dual-use model improves equitable access across user groups and complements nearby summer trail networks. The PRAT Plan states: “maintaining access to outdoor experiences in the winter can be important to balance Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression that is brought on during the fall and winter months. Currently, partners such as the Bridger Ski Foundation program existing park spaces, groom cross-country ski trails” (62). Natural weather patterns, terrain, and snow drifting require use of the PistenBully for trail maintenance. At Sunset Hills, our snowmaking system depends on the PistenBully, which can move and shape large piles of snow. The PistenBully and snowmaking system ensure reliable skiing and snow needed to create the Jib Park even during marginal weather years—more of an issue now with the impacts of global warming. The community Jib Park serves as Bozeman’s only freeski venue—free and open to all. THEME 2: PROGRAMS, PLACES, AND PARTNERSHIPS BSF trail grooming supports Bozeman’s distributed community recreation hubs. The trails at Chief Joseph and Sacajawea Middle Schools are neighborhood assets and active learning environments for hundreds of 6th–8th graders using the trails in PE classes. This grant supports $10,000 in grooming and operational costs at each middle school, ensuring continued trail access for youth who may not otherwise try cross country skiing and/or get outside in the winter months. These sites offer critical early exposure to healthy outdoor habits. In addition, BSF offers free community programming through our Bienvenidos program—a weekly ski program for Spanish-speaking newcomers to Bozeman. Finally we provide about $30,000 annually in direct need-based scholarships and subsidize all kids programs to try and keep the barriers to entry low. The PRAT Plan emphasizes enhancing “public, private and nonprofit partnerships… to fill gaps in service delivery” (70). BSF has filled the gap of winter trail grooming and maintenance for the 7 past 60 years. We estimate that BSF has invested over $2.5 million in funding since then, with just one grant from the City totaling $150,000 in 2020. THEME 3: PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES Highland Glen adds a new level of seasonal transportation and connectivity. The 7.5km Winter Ramble serves as a multi-use corridor for pedestrians, snowshoers, fat bikers, and dog walkers, offering a safe, scenic loop and connecting Peet’s Hill to the Softball Complex parking area, New Hyalite subdivision open space, and Painted Hills parking area. This trail fills a seasonal gap in Bozeman’s active transportation network. The PRAT Plan suggests adapting maintenance practices for winter use through “shared use paths to allow for more ‘year-round’ commuting…” (64). Sunset Hills plays a vital role due to its location near Bozeman Health, Lindley Park, and residential neighborhoods. Its role reinforces Bozeman’s commitment to nature-based transportation and year-round outdoor access. THEME 4: NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP Trails at Sunset Hills, Highland Glen, Sacajawea, and Chief Joseph are groomed with machinery that causes no ground disturbance and keeps users on designated routes—protecting natural areas from off-trail damage. The PistenBully plays a vital role in drift removal, base compaction, and snow management, which helps keep all users on trail and allows them to access these spaces during the winter months by providing a passable surface. Across all venues, grooming allows residents to recreate in winter without expanding Bozeman’s park footprint—doubling the seasonal use of existing spaces while reinforcing conservation values. BSF is proud to “expand nature play and programming” (112) by providing groomed trails and ski programs for all ages and abilities. CONCLUSION With this request, BSF seeks to protect and enhance Bozeman’s winter trails by: ● Sustaining school-based grooming at Sacajawea and Chief Joseph Middle Schools, vital hubs for youth and neighborhood access. ● Investing in a PistenBully grooming machine, essential for grooming efficiency, snowmaking, and management of winter trails and features at both Sunset Hills/Lindley Park and Highland Glen. BSF will share project progress and results through email newsletters (14,000 subscribers), social media, monthly trail updates, and an end-of-season report. All grooming shifts are logged 8 by duration and equipment used. We are also happy to send images and grooming reports with the City of Bozeman. This project directly aligns with the PRAT Plan’s goals and responds to urgent infrastructure needs during a time of rapid growth and high demand on public spaces—especially in winter when recreation options are limited. 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N 0 0.1 0.20.05 Miles Upper Sunset Loop (1.2km) NORTHGATE MAPLEGATE ASHGATE Mad Co w N 0 0.1 0.20.05 Miles PUMPHOUSE The Winter Ramble Multi-Use Trail The Winter Ramble Multi-Use Trail Community Winter Trails Sunset Hills Groomed by Bridger Ski Foundation for the Community GROOMED SKI TRAILS ARE FOR SKI TRAVEL ONLY BRIDGER CREEK GOLF COURSE BOZEMAN CREEK (SOURDOUGH CANYON) HIGHLAND GLEN HYALITE MEMBERSHIP SUNSET HILLS GROOMING REPORTS For regular trail reports, maps, and more, visit bridgerskifoundation.org/ grooming or scan the code below. LEGEND Beginner Intermediate Advanced Multi-Use Trail Connector Trail Caution-Steep Hill Parking Trailhead Restroom No bikes on designated ski trails Dec. 2 - April 1. BSF grooms small ski loops at Bozeman’s middle schools, serving over 500 students. These loops are open to the public (skiing only, no dogs) outside school hours. 2025BSF Kiosk_SunsetHillsPanel.indd 12025BSF Kiosk_SunsetHillsPanel.indd 1 1/27/25 11:08 AM1/27/25 11:08 AM 13 Dear Board Members, I am writing in support of the Bridger Ski Foundation’s (BSF) application for a grant from the Bozeman Parks Cash-in-Lieu funds. This investment will go towards grooming operations at both Sacajawea Middle School and Chief Joseph Middle School, as well as support for a portion of the cost of purchasing a PistenBully grooming machine to improve and safeguard access to the existing 80+ kilometers of winter trails that thousands of community members and visitors enjoy for free. For the past 45 years, I personally have seen the impacts of these trails as a junior BSF cross-country ski racer in the 1980s until present day as a Master’s athlete who is still passionate about the sport. As a primary care physician, who believes in and advocates for healthy lifestyle, and as an owner of a local business, who charitably supports BSF, its grooming machines, and the community winter trails passes annually, I understand the extraordinary value these winter trails possess for the health and well-being of the community at large. BSF has a longstanding history in Bozeman, with the Club going on 90 years in the Gallatin Valley, and the grooming program dating back to the early 1960s. Grooming operations cost BSF around $200,000 annually, and the nonprofit is only able to raise $50,000-$100,000 in voluntary trail pass sales in a given year. This number varies dramatically based on snow conditions. BSF has been subsidizing the community's winter trails year-over-year and needs financial support to purchase a new PistenBully. If their current groomer, which is 15 years old, had to be sent off for maintenance, BSF would be unable to operate their snowmaking system, service the jib park at Sunset Hills, and the rest of their grooming operations would suffer greatly. The BSF Winter Trails Program is an invaluable resource to the Bozeman community. The 80+ km of trails they groom span from Sunset Hills and Highland Glen (including a new 6km section open to multi-use traffic), Bridger Creek Golf Course, to Hyalite Canyon and Sourdough Canyon (open to multi-use traffic), and both Sacajawea Middle School and Chief Joseph Middle School (opening up physical education curriculum to students). Needless to say, our community would suffer greatly without these key winter recreation venues. Thank you for considering the Bridger Ski Foundation’s application for a grant from the Bozeman Parks Cash-in-Lieu funds. This investment toward the grooming operations at both middle schools and the purchase of a new PistenBully would greatly support their winter trail operations. Open-access winter trails throughout the community are a unique and cherished asset. With your help, BSF will be able to offer this tremendous service for decades to come. Sincerely, Edward B. Jepson, MD 14 May 29, 2025 City of Bozeman Parks & Recreation Division Community Grant Program Attn: Addi Jadin To Whom It May Concern: Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) supports the Bridger Ski Foundation’s (BSF) application for the City of Bozeman Community Grant program. This investment will go towards the purchase of a PistenBully grooming machine, which is essential to creating winter trails and safeguarding access to the existing 80+ kilometers of winter trails (in particular at Sunset Hills/Lindley Park Area and Highland Glen), and winter trail making efforts at both Sacajawea and Chief Joseph middle schools. BSF has a longstanding history in Bozeman and as a collaborator with GVLT, with the trail grooming program dating back to the early 1960s. Grooming operations cost BSF more than $200,000 annually for operations, and the nonprofit only averages $75,000 per year in voluntary trail pass sales. Hence, City and community support are essential to keep our winter trails open for all and indeed are a big component of the PRAT plan. BSF has been subsidizing the community's winter trails year-over-year and needs financial support to purchase a new PistenBully. If their current groomer, which is 15 years old, had to be sent off for maintenance BSF would be unable to operate their snowmaking system and service the jib park at Sunset Hills, groom Highland Glen and the new multi-use trail and the rest of their grooming operations would suffer greatly. All trails that BSF grooms are free and open to the public. On any given day, one will see hundreds of early morning athletes, employees at lunch, or Nordic kids and jib park teens after school enjoying the trails and features at Sunset Hills. In addition, BSF helps transport students whose parents work to after-school practice via their transportation program, which picks up kids for free from public schools, and over the past two years, BSF has welcomed kids from the Bienvenidos program to learn to ski for free. Open access winter trails throughout the community are a unique and cherished asset. With your help BSF will be able to offer this tremendous service for decades to come. Again, we enthusiastically support this application and look forward to any questions you may have. Thanks. Sincerely, mail P.O. Box 7021, Bozeman, MT 59771 office 212 S. Wallace Ave., Suite 101, Bozeman, MT 59715 15 Matt Parsons Trails Director mail P.O. Box 7021, Bozeman, MT 59771 office 212 S. Wallace Ave., Suite 101, Bozeman, MT 59715 16 Urban Parks and Forestry Board City of Bozeman Parks Division 415 N. Bozeman Ave Bozeman, MT 59715 Dear Urban Parks and Forestry Board Members, On behalf of Bozeman Health, I am writing in support of the Bridger Ski Foundation’s (BSF) application for Cash-in-Lieu funds. This investment will go towards the purchase of a PistenBully grooming machine to improve and safeguard access to the existing 80+ kilometers of winter trails that thousands of community members and visitors enjoy for free. BSF has been exceptional partners to Bozeman Health by grooming and maintaining large portions of ski trails on our agricultural land just adjacent to Deaconess Regional Medical Center. These trails span many miles and are just a stone’s throw from downtown Bozeman serving as an ideal location for youth programs and promoting exceptional recreational use by adults of all skill-levels. BSF has a longstanding history in Bozeman, with the Club going on 90 years in the Gallatin Valley, and the grooming program dating back to the early 1960s. Grooming operations cost BSF around $200,000 annually, and the nonprofit is only able to raise $50,000-$100,000 in voluntary trail pass sales in a given year. This number varies dramatically based on snow conditions. BSF has been subsidizing the community's winter trails year-over-year and needs financial support to purchase a new PistenBully. If their current groomer, which is 15 years old, had to be sent off for maintenance BSF would be unable to operate their snowmaking system, service the jib park at Sunset Hills, and the rest of their grooming operations would suffer greatly. The BSF Winter Trails Program is an invaluable resource to the Bozeman community. The 80+ km of trails they groom span from Sunset Hills and Highland Glen (including a new 6km section open to multi-use traffic), Bridger Creek Golf Course, to Hyalite Canyon and Sourdough Canyon (open to multi-use traffic), and both of our middle schools (opening up physical education curriculum to students). Needless to say, our community would suffer greatly without these key winter recreation venues. Thank you for considering the Bridger Ski Foundation’s application. This investment toward the purchase of a new PistenBully would greatly support their trail operations better allowing for expansion to include areas such as Sacajawea Middle School and Chief Joseph Middle School. Open access winter trails throughout the community are a unique and cherished asset. With your help BSF will be able to offer this tremendous service for decades to come. Sincerely, Kallie Kujawa Chief Operating Officer Bozeman Health 17 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Location: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of project within the park/public recreation area and nearest cross street: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicant (Organization): _____________________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact(s): __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address(es): ___________________________________________________________________________________ FUNDING REQUEST Funding Requested: _________________________________________________________________________________ Match Provided by Applicant FINANCIAL (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): ___________________ Match Provided by Applicant VALUE OF IN-KIND LABOR OR MATERIALS (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION (DO NOT EXCEED SPACE PROVIDED) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 18 Glen Lake Tree and Shrub Enhancement Narrative to Support the 2025-26 Bozeman Community Grant Application Applicant - Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Since the early 1990’s, the Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club has been active in developing and managing the area that has come to be known as Glen Lake Rotary Park. This has included restoring the pond for recreational use, adding trails, parking, a handicapped fishing access and outdoor park facilities, restoring natural features and adding the southern road entrance in 2024. In the last decade, much of this improvement and maintenance work has been done in close partnership with the City of Bozeman to make Glen Lake a signature park for Bozeman. The park is enjoyed by thousands of people each year and use continues to grow. As part of recent construction and restoration projects, the club has been replacing and planting new shrubs and trees throughout the Park. This work is consistent with the recently completed Park Master Plan. We will continue this work until new vegetation is successfully established on the north and south sides of the Park. The club has a long history of undertaking these projects from design, through contracting and implementation, including the cost share with the City of Bozeman to construct the new south road entrance. This ongoing partnerhip with the City of Bozeman has supported these improvements and the two parties have worked together seamlessly to manage maintenance, irrigation and other necessary aspects of these projects. In addition to the planting project, the Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club also sponsors ongoing clean-up and maintenance of the Park to keep it healthy, safe, beautiful and accessible for all Park users. The budget for this project includes maintenance of the existing trees and stream restoration work ($1,000), purchase of native trees and shrubs to be planted ($1,000), purchase of associated mulch, stakes, erosion control fencing and irrigation supplies ($2,000) and equipment rental as needed (1,000). The implementation work is completed almost entirely by Club volunteers providing in-kind labor. The City of Bozeman crews also assist when needed. Work is expected to commence in May as the best time for planting and establishing new vegetation. Each year as work is completed in the Park, the Club’s Public Relations Committee shares updates through our own social media channels and website. A club photographer will document each accomplishment and share updates on Facebook, Instagram and via club emails. A final written report will be compiled and shared with the City of Bozeman and the Urban Parks and Forestry Board. The report will include photographs and a final accounting of how grant funds were spent. 19 Bozeman Parks Community Grant Program 2025 Table of Contents Cover sheet ................................ 1 Narrative ............................... 2 – 4 Letters of Support .................. 5 – 6 Map 1: Accessible Trails Project ... 7 Photos ...................................... 8 – 9 Map 2: Playground Plan ......... 10 20 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Location: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of project within the park/public recreation area and nearest cross street: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicant (Organization): _____________________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact(s): __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address(es): ___________________________________________________________________________________ FUNDING REQUEST Funding Requested: _________________________________________________________________________________ Match Provided by Applicant FINANCIAL (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): ___________________ Match Provided by Applicant VALUE OF IN-KIND LABOR OR MATERIALS (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION (DO NOT EXCEED SPACE PROVIDED) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 21 Lindley Park Accessible Trail Extension Liz Ann Kudrna lives on East Olive Street a few steps away from Lindley Park. Though she lives nearby, as a manual wheelchair user, Liz Ann cannot access many of the events that take place there like the farmers market and parts of Sweet Pea Festival held on the park’s east side. The area is on a steeply raised berm on the northern Main Street side (Photo 1). And though there is a hard-packed path on the southeast side adjacent to Sunset Hills Cemetery (yellow on the map), the area between that trail and the heavily wooded areas north of it are not navigable for her as it has been maintained with multiple layers of wood-chip mulch that is not conducive to wheelchair travel (Photo 2). Also, the west entrance to that southside trail from Buttonwood Ave. (near the entrance to Sunset Hills) is currently not ADA compliant with large rocks and a short steep incline that can be difficult to navigate for people with mobility challenges. A spur trail from it leads to the bathrooms near the playgrounds but has not been maintained and needs refurbishing (#1 on Map 1 and Photo 3). Ability Montana is one of four Centers for Independent Living (CIL) in the state helping people with disabilities find resources to live and thrive independently in their communities. As an advocacy organization for more than 40 years, we seek opportunities to expand accessibility and inclusivity for all. By federal designation, CILs are required to maintain a minimum 51% of staff and board members to be people with disabilities. Liz Ann serves on the board and spoke about her frustration at a City Commission meeting on Sept. 24, 2024. According to the University of Montana Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities, up to 14% of Montanans have mobility difficulty while nationwide the rate can be as high as 20% — rural areas having higher rates in both cases. Many more people will experience mobility issues due to injuries, treatable diseases, body-structure changes during pregnancy or aging. Ability Montana proposes to construct hard-pack crusher fines trails through the trees on the east side of Lindley Park similar to the existing one on its southeast side. It would be an extension to the accessible path being created with the current Lindley Park Playground Renewal project (marked “future connection” on the plans as indicated on the included plans). This would provide better mobility access for many people to attend the weekly farmers markets and to visit artists’ booths during the Sweet Pea Festival. Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) has agreed to work with us to complete this project lending their expertise. The project is supported by the Sweet Pea Festival and HRDC (see attached letters of recommendation from GVLT and HRDC). This project addresses all four primary goals of the PRAT Plan: • Welcoming, Equitable Access: Our aim, and that of the ADA, is to provide accessibility to Lindley events for all — abled and disabled. To do so, we must create the shortest and 22 most direct routes where feasible to avoid segregating people with disabilities (akin to providing “backdoor” accessibility, for example). Our proposal considers Lindley’s sustainability and accessibility by affording all people equal and equitable access to the park (i.e.: the spur trail from the crosswalk). We anticipate these enhancements will attract more people to events such as Sweet Pea, balancing the needs of different park users. The trail will serve not only those using wheelchairs, but also those using other mobility-assistance devices and people pushing strollers, for example. • Programs, Places and Partnerships: The trail will fill a need for an underserved demographic — people with disabilities. • Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities: As previously mentioned, the proposed trail will extend the existing (or soon-to-be) playground trail providing accessible connectivity from the terminus of that trail to the northeast wooded area. It will ensure inclusive and equitable access within Lindley Park to the farmers market and Sweet Pea vendors but also to the pavilion that is, we understand, slated for reconstruction. • Natural Resources: Working with GVLT staff expertise will ensure sustainable, low- impact and appropriate construction while Ability Montana’s staff will provide guidance on ADA/universal design. We do not anticipate altering or harming one of the park’s primary assets — its large shade trees. We will work closely with the City’s parks and forestry departments to mitigate impacts to the natural environment. We do not expect the trail to require significant maintenance as shade from the trees will keep weeds and weather-caused potholes at bay while a semipermeable surface will not impede tree health. Any future maintenance should be well within the scope of the Park Division’s capabilities and could be assisted with in-kind labor through Ability Montana and other community volunteers. It will also expand nature play and programming by providing access for children and adults with a wider range of physical abilities. We expect the City can remove the existing substrate before construction begins so that cost is omitted here. Based on recent bids for 2025 projects, Matt Parsons from GVLT estimates costs to construct two six-foot-wide gravel trails plus spurs built to city specifications (2, 3 and 4 on Map 1) to total $47,000 as outlined below: Trail Construction and spurs: $40,000 Mobilization: $2,000 Project Management: $5,000 (optional based on GVLT involvement) Grand Total: $47,000 We hope to attain additional funding through grants from Montana Trails Stewardship, Gallatin County Open Lands Program and others. We anticipate the project to take about two weeks and could be completed without affecting scheduled events, assuming it’s fully funded. 23 Ability Montana will provide project updates through anticipated press coverage, Instagram photographs highlighted on Ability Montana’s home page, at least one blog post and a celebration in Lindley Park when the project is complete. We appreciate Bozeman’s Parks and Recreation Department’s work to make our city a welcoming place to live. Thank you for considering our proposal. We look forward to working with you. 24 mail P.O. Box 7021, Bozeman, MT 59771 office 212 S. Wallace Ave., Suite 101, Bozeman, MT 59715 May 29, 2025 City of Bozeman Parks & Recreation Division Community Grant Program Attn: Addi Jadin To Whom It May Concern: The Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) enthusiastically endorses Ability Montana’s application to the City of Bozeman Community Grant program for the Lindley Park Accessible Trails Expansion project. GVLT connects people, communities, and open lands through the conservation of working farms and ranches, healthy rivers, and wildlife habitat, and the creation of trails in the Montana headwaters of the Missouri and Upper Yellowstone Rivers. Together with our partners, GVLT has helped create nearly 100 miles of trails in the “Main Street to the Mountains” system. Together with the City’s playground enhancement, the Lindley Park trail project will provide accessibility for people who use mobility devices visiting Lindley Park. Currently, the surfaces in this park do not adequately service people who use wheelchairs and other wheeled devices. Ability Montana’s project will help modernize and enhance access for all. This project is one of several accessibility initiatives happening in this area. Currently, GVLT and the City are breaking ground on the Sunset Hills All-Abilities Trails project, providing over two miles of new and rehabilitated trails designed for beginner and progressing adaptive mountain bikers, progressing strider bikers, and people who use mobility aids. By providing accessible van parking, installing curb cuts and ramps, creating firm and predictable surfaces, while also providing challenging alternatives, the Sunset Hills and Ability Montana’s projects will create an outdoor space that people of all abilities can enjoy. Again, we enthusiastically support this application and look forward to any questions you may have. Thanks. Sincerely, Matt Parsons Trails Director 25 HRDC is happy to support Ability Montana’s application to the City of Bozeman to improve wheelchair accessibility in Lindley Park. Accessibility is a priority for HRDC and the City, and this aligns well with our transportation goals of connecting trails and parks to public transit. Lindley Park is home to some of our community's most special and historical events, and we would love for everyone to have the opportunity to participate. Please let us know if we can provide any additional information. In partnership, Heather Grenier President/CEO She/Her p: (406) 587- 4486 w: www.thehrdc.org 206 E Griffin Dr. | Bozeman, MT 59715 121 S 2nd Street | Livingston, MT 59047 26 27 Photo 1: steep berm at Main Street and Buttonwood Avenue Photo 2: soft wood-chip mulch 28 Photo 3: Spur trail needing a fix 29 30 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Location: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of project within the park/public recreation area and nearest cross street: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicant (Organization): _____________________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact(s): __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address(es): ___________________________________________________________________________________ FUNDING REQUEST Funding Requested: _________________________________________________________________________________ Match Provided by Applicant FINANCIAL (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): ___________________ Match Provided by Applicant VALUE OF IN-KIND LABOR OR MATERIALS (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION (DO NOT EXCEED SPACE PROVIDED) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 31 Criteria Narrative: Bozeman Public Library Music Garden Project Overview The Bozeman Public Library seeks funding to create an inclusive and interactive outdoor music garden featuring seven permanently installed percussion instruments designed for four-season use. This accessible, sensory-rich space will serve as a unique destination for creative expression, community engagement, and wellness, enhancing the Library’s role as a vibrant hub of public life. Need for the Project The Library is one of Bozeman’s most visited public institutions, welcoming over 1,000 patrons daily from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Our outdoor spaces, including walking paths, play spaces, a sculpture garden, and seating areas, are highly trafficked and valued by the public. However, no existing park or public venue in Bozeman offers a dedicated outdoor music experience. This project addresses a gap in accessible, creative, and multi-generational recreational opportunities, especially for individuals who face language or mobility barriers. In alignment with Theme 1 of the Parks, Recreation, and Trails (PRAT) Plan—“welcoming, equitable access”—the music garden will be accessible and open to all ages and abilities. It will become a destination for families, caregivers, seniors, and community groups seeking interactive outdoor activities that promote connection, learning, and joy. Project Description and Goals We are partnering with the Bozeman Symphony to select a range of percussion instruments with complementary tones and pitches, ensuring a harmonious and intuitive experience for users. These instruments will be permanently mounted outdoors and engineered to withstand Montana’s climate. The music garden will be located on the Library’s grounds and built after the City completes the irrigation system replacement in 2026. The instruments will be installed along a treble-clef shaped path of decomposed granite with ample space for movement, seating, and sensory exploration. The design will include educational signage encouraging exploration, improvisation, and group play. (See attachments for additional details on design and materials.) The goals of the project are to: 1. Provide a welcoming, accessible space where community members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can engage with music. 32 2. Stimulate child development through interactive sound play, supporting cognitive, emotional, and motor development. 3. Encourage intergenerational connections and spontaneous collaboration through shared musical experiences. 4. Promote outdoor recreation and well-being through an innovative park feature not currently available in Bozeman. Community Impact and Equity The music garden is intentionally designed to foster inclusion and belonging. Music transcends verbal language, making it a powerful tool for engaging diverse populations, including non-native English speakers, neurodivergent individuals, and people with physical disabilities. By providing a free, public space that invites creativity and cooperation, the garden will support community wellness, reduce social isolation, and enrich Bozeman’s cultural and recreational landscape. Music play reduces stress, improves concentration and mobility, and fosters emotional expression, making it especially beneficial for children and older adults. Project Readiness and Sustainability The total project cost is $80,758. We have secured $45,000 in funding from individuals and have invested $6,400 in the design phase. The remaining $35,758 is needed to complete construction. Pending irrigation work on the library property is scheduled for 2026. Construction of the music garden will immediately follow, with projected completion in late summer or early fall 2026. City facilities has approved the design and don’t anticipate it affecting mowing or snow removal. The Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation will oversee the ordering of the instruments, selection of a contractor, and work on the project in cooperation with Library leadership and City Facilities. We will issue a press release, promote on both Library and BLFF social media channels and e-news, as well as distribute promotional materials in the Library. We will have a grand opening celebration and invite donors, stakeholders, city officials, and the general public. Scoring Alignment This proposal addresses multiple priority criteria from the 2025 Community Grant Program: 33 • Equity and Accessibility: The music garden will be wheelchair accessible and designed for all ages and abilities. • Community Benefit: Serves thousands annually and fills a unique niche in Bozeman’s recreational offerings. • Partnerships: Includes collaboration with cultural and civic partners. • Readiness and Feasibility: Majority of funding secured; professional design completed; city work scheduled; timeline and sustainability in place. • Innovation: Introduces an entirely new, multi-sensory play and learning experience to Bozeman’s public spaces. Conclusion The Bozeman Public Library Music Garden will offer an inspiring, inclusive environment where community members can connect, create, and play. With strong community support, committed partners, and a clear plan for implementation, this project represents a timely and meaningful investment in the public realm—one that aligns deeply with the goals of the Community Grant Program and the PRAT Plan. 34 BOZEMAN LIBRARY MUSIC GARDENSCHEMATIC DESIGN PRESENTATION | 2024.12.2035 2024.12.20BOZEMAN LIBRARY MUSIC GARDEN | SITE ANALYSISSCALE0’ 5’ 10’20’GALLAGATORLINEARTRAILOBSERVEDDESIREPATHEXISTING SCULPTUREEXISTING BENCHESTO LI N DL E Y P A R K TO SCULPTURE PARKTO LIBRARY ENTRANCETO PARKINGTO PARKINGEXISTING BENCHESNOISE DISTURBANCE FROM LIBRARY UTILITIESEXISTING SCULPTUREEXISTING SCULPTURE36 2024.12.20BOZEMAN LIBRARY MUSIC GARDEN | INSTRUMENTS SUGGESTED BY SYMPHONYTEMPLE BLOCK TREEMARIMBABABEL DRUMRAINBOW SAMBASTUBULAR BELLSDUODIATONIC SYMPHONY FREECHIMES37 2024.12.20BOZEMAN LIBRARY MUSIC GARDEN | DESIGN ANALYSISSCALE0’4’8’ 16’MUSIC PATHCOMMUNITY BAND38 2024.12.20BOZEMAN LIBRARY MUSIC GARDEN | SITE PLAN RENDERINGSCALE0’4’8’ 16’EXISTING LAWNEXISTING LAWNEXISTING NATIVE GRASSESMARIMBAGARDEN SIGNAGERELOCATED “THREE ANCIENT HARMONIES” SCULPTUREBABEL DRUMEXISTING “TRUTH IV” SCULPTURERELOCATED EXISTING BENCHRELOCATED EXISTING BENCHEXISTING “RE BALANCE” SCULPTURERELOCATED EXISTING BENCHESDIATONIC SYMPHONY FREECHIMESTUBULAR BELLSDUOEXISTING ASPENTEMPLE BLOCK TREERAINBOW SAMBASDECOMPOSED GRANITE PATHWAYNATIVE GRASSES AND WILDFLOWERSSHREDDED CEDAR PLAY AREA39 2024.12.20BOZEMAN LIBRARY MUSIC GARDEN | PRELIMINARY DESIGN PRICING ESTIMATE*PRICES PROVIDED ARE OPINION OF PROBABLE COST AND ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION. CONSULT A LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR FOR AN OFFICIAL BID.Cost Estimate Date:2024.12.20Cost Estimate Description: Preliminary Landscape Pricing Estimated Landscape Cost:$74,358 No.ActivityQuantity UnitUnit PriceCost Subtotal CostAssumptions and Comments0.0 Misc.Relocate sculpture1LS$750.00$750Relocate Benches4LS$100.00$400Garden Signage1LS$10,000.00$10,000Irrigation Adjustments1LS$3,500.00$3,5001.0 PlantingWildflower Seeding1,422 SF$1.00$1,422*Assumes hand broadcast seeding with Native Seed Mix TBD; area based on preliminary grading.2.0 Grading/HardscapeSteel Edging ~ 1/4" plate steel608 LF$8.50$5,168Mulch - Cedar 8CY$50$381*Assumes 4" depthCrusher Fines 1,863 SF$10.00$18,630*Path and area east of sweat shed.3.0 InstrumentsRainbow Sambas Outdoor Drums1LS$3,760.20$3,760*Pricing provided by SymphonyTemple Block Tree1LS$3,158.40$3,158*Pricing provided by SymphonyDuo1LS$6,244.00$6,244*Pricing provided by SymphonyBabel Drum (Large)1LS$3,645.60$3,646*Pricing provided by SymphonyDiatonic Symphony Freechimes1LS$6,143.20$6,143*Pricing provided by SymphonyMarimba1LS$5,510.40$5,510*Pricing provided by SymphonyTubular Bells1LS$5,644.80$5,645*Pricing provided by SymphonyTOTAL$74,358 Bozeman Library Music Garden - Schedule of Values based on SD Site Plan$34,107 $14,650 $24,179 $1,422 40 May 19, 2025 Dear Community Grant Program committee, It is my distinct pleasure to enthusiastically recommend the Bozeman Library Music Garden for funding through the Community Grant Program. My name is Cierra Wallace, and I am the Education and Community Engagement Coordinator for the Bozeman Symphony. In this role, I have had the privilege of partnering with the Library to create and deliver our Symphony Storytime program. This popular new program, involving a reader reading a story accompanied by a Bozeman Symphony musician, has served more than 1,800 people since January of 2024 at the Bozeman Library and the HRDC Head Starts. I am now honored to collaborate again with the Library team as they bring the Music Garden to life. The instruments to be installed in the Music Garden are not only beautiful, durable, and offer a variety of warm tones, but they are also thoughtfully designed to be inclusive. They are accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, some have strong vibrations that can be enjoyed by the Deaf and hard of hearing, and they are designed in such a way as to support neurodivergent players in opportunities for social connection. The instruments are also designed to allow for multiple players and can be played individually or all together. Music-making has a plethora of proven mental, emotional, and physical benefits, including everything from improved cognitive function and stress reduction to lower cortisol levels and increased self-esteem, language development, academic performance, social skills, and coordination. The Music Garden will be a space that fosters creativity, collaboration, and connection with others. Its location near Lindley Park and along the trails will allow for surprise, discovery, joy, and spontaneous music play for community members of all ages, abilities, and income levels. The Music Garden will strengthen the Symphony’s existing partnership with the Library by creating Bozeman’s first public space that provides for free interactive music experiences. For example, the Music Garden could be used for outdoor Symphony Storytime events, for an intergenerational and interactive music project the Symphony is piloting in partnership with Befrienders (a local nonprofit serving the senior population of Gallatin Valley) in their mission to combat isolation and loneliness, as a site for music activities for children who come to the Library for free lunch in the summertime, and more. We are also exploring the possibility of having members of the Symphony compose a song using the Music Garden’s instruments to be performed in celebration of its grand opening. 41 I wholeheartedly support the Bozeman Library Music Garden proposal. More than just a park/trail enhancement, the Music Garden is an innovative musical space that will have great impact on the community, and I am excited by the potential it creates for planned and spontaneous music-making that will engage, unite, and uplift the everyday human experience in our community. Please contact me at 406-585-9774 or by email at cierra@bozemansymphony.org if you have any questions or would like more information. With appreciation and anticipation, Cierra N. Wallace Education and Community Engagement Coordinator Bozeman Symphony Society 42 To whom it may concern, It is with enthusiasm that I write to recommend the Bozeman Public Library's application for a grant to fund the construction of their proposed Music Garden. As a long-time resident of Bozeman and a passionate supporter of the arts and community enrichment, I believe this project holds tremendous potential to provide unique opportunities for engagement and joy in our growing town. The Music Garden oers a creative and inclusive way for community members of all ages and abilities to interact with music. I imagine children discovering the magic of sound through outdoor instruments, families creating spontaneous melodies together, and seniors nding moments of peace in a thoughully designed space. The Bozeman Public Library has consistently demonstrated its commitment to our community by oering access to information and providing enriching programs for adults and children. The Music Garden is a natural extension of this dedication, promising to be a delighul and engaging addition to the library's community oerings. Investing in this project is an investment in the community of Bozeman. The Bozeman Public Library has consistently demonstrated its commitment to providing innovative and enriching programs for our community. Investing in this project is an investment in the community of Bozeman. I understand the remaining funding needed is approximately $30,000, and this grant would be instrumental in bringing this inspiring vision to fruition. I urge the Grant Commiee to give this application its strongest consideration. The Music Garden at the Bozeman Public Library will be a treasure for our community for years to come, fostering a love for music and creating a harmonious space for all to enjoy. Sincerely, Robyn Erlenbush Broker/Owner of ERA Landmark Real Estate 43 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Location: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of project within the park/public recreation area and nearest cross street: APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicant (Organization): _____________________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact(s): __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address(es): ___________________________________________________________________________________ FUNDING REQUEST Funding Requested: _________________________________________________________________________________ Match Provided by Applicant FINANCIAL (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): ___________________ Match Provided by Applicant VALUE OF IN-KIND LABOR OR MATERIALS (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION (DO NOT EXCEED SPACE PROVIDED) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 44 Branch Out Bozeman - Streamside Restoration and Turf Conversion Application for the Bozeman Parks Community Grant Program May 30, 2025 Submitted by: PO Box 751 Bozeman, MT 59771 45 Table of Contents Project Summary.........................................................................................................................1 Project Goal and Objectives.......................................................................................................2 Criteria Narrative..........................................................................................................................3 Theme 4: Natural Resources strategies implemented by this project.....................................3 Appropriateness for Park Type/Pathway.................................................................................3 Improving Inclusivity, Equity, and/or Access............................................................................4 Maintenance and Financial Impact..........................................................................................4 Communications......................................................................................................................4 Appendix A: Project Plans Appendix B: Budget 46 Project Summary The Gallatin Watershed Council (GWC) and the City of Bozeman (City) created the "Branch Out Bozeman" (BOB) partnership in 2021 to work together and engage the community in the stewardship of Bozeman’s urban forest. The goals of BOB are to use trees to improve water quality, reduce the urban heat island effect, and ensure our urban forest serves all residents equally. Building on the success of this program, in 2024, BOB received a Montana DEQ grant to restore riparian corridors in city parks—an effort that will cool stream temperatures, filter pollutants, and enhance fish and wildlife habitat. In addition to advancing the protection and enhancement of sensitive lands, the project provides value to the community in several other ways that further the PRAT Plan Theme 4: Natural Resources: more equitable access to natural areas and nature play; volunteer programming to engage community members in park stewardship; inspiration and education for park users to adopt water quality and water conservation best practices; and training for Parks staff about riparian ecology that can inform park management decisions. This proposal seeks funding in support of BOB's next phase: converting turf grass to native plant communities within Bozeman’s streamside parks, an activity specifically emphasized in Theme 4. Establishing native vegetation in riparian areas enhances biodiversity, improves water conservation, reduces maintenance, improves nutrient uptake, provides pollinator habitat, and supports Bozeman’s climate goals. This phase will convert a significant portion of Greenway and Brookside Parks from turf to a drought-tolerant native plant community and serve as a pilot project to replicate this work in other parks such as Loyal, Cattail, and Kirk Parks. Project Goal and Objectives The overall goal of this project is to significantly enhance ecological health and the community experience of Bozeman's streamside parks via turf conversion to drought-tolerant native plant communities as a key component of riparian restoration. Key Objectives: 1. Successfully convert approximately 1 acre of mown turfgrass in Greenway and Brookside Parks to diverse, thriving native plant communities, and continue the restoration of adjacent riparian habitats to improve their ecological function. 2. Increase community engagement and understanding of the ecological benefits of native landscapes, water conservation, and watershed stewardship through volunteer opportunities, educational workshops, and new interpretive signage. 3. Collaborate with City Parks staff to develop maintenance procedures and facilitate the replication of turf conversion in other parks, using Brokside and Greenway Parks as demonstration sites. 47 Figure 1. BOB Riparian Restoration project areas. Criteria Narrative The following sections address the criteria outlined in the grant solicitation. Theme 4: Natural Resources strategies implemented by this project ● 4.1 "Create and utilize new design standards and management practices appropriate to each park type and its unique landscape": This project demonstrates sustainable landscape alternatives to turf, informing future city park and streamside management and design standards. GWC will work with CoB Parks Department to equip staff to maintain this new type of park landscape. ● 4.2 "Demonstrate sustainable trail and park building": Native landscapes adjacent to existing trails enhance user experience and ecological function. We will incorporate intentional stream access points to promote responsible recreation and include interpretive signage to provide users with an ecological context for the new park experience. 48 ● 4.3 "Advance the protection and enhancement of natural resource areas and trees, especially sensitive lands": By converting turf and expanding and enhancing native riparian buffers along streams with native vegetation, we directly protect and restore sensitive lands such as streams and wetlands. ● 4.4 "Expand nature play and programming": Restored native habitats will serve as outdoor classrooms and sites for community nature exploration. GWC will host several public educational events about streamside best management practices, weed and native plant identification, and we will include community volunteers to implement this project. These volunteer events will include a watershed education component to provide context for their volunteer activities. ● 4.5 "Implement low-impact design and management practices in park and facility capital projects": These restoration methods, focusing on establishing self-sustaining native ecosystems, are low-impact and will serve as a model for future turf conversion projects. Appropriateness for Park Type/Pathway The turf conversion and riparian enhancements within Brookside and Greenway Parks directly align with the City of Bozeman's Design Manual. As linear parks, the manual encourages "improving riparian edges" and establishing "plantings and naturalized landscapes along the water's edge" to support habitat, which is the primary objective of this project. Currently, Brookside and Greenway Parks have no amenities and limited historic investment. This project will bring much-needed ecological and aesthetic improvements to these overlooked parks. Additionally, the Greenway Park activities align with the Cattail Creek Corridor project, and GWC looks forward to working with CoB staff to integrate the goals of this project with the larger vision of this anchor route. Improving Inclusivity, Equity, and/or Access This project promotes inclusivity, equity, and access within Bozeman's park system. By transforming turf areas into native landscapes, this project creates healthier, more engaging, and aesthetically pleasing park environments that benefit all community members. Greenway and Bronken Parks have seen minimal investment and are located in less affluent neighborhoods. This project will enhance opportunities for nature connection and passive recreation to historically underserved communities. Furthermore, our educational outreach, including workshops, volunteer events, and interpretive signage focusing on the benefits of turf conversion and streamside ecology, will be designed for broad community appeal and accessibility. 49 Maintenance and Financial Impact This project is designed for longevity and economic viability. During the first year, GWC and volunteers will manage initial establishment care. During the following two years, GWC will work with City staff to develop a maintenance program so the City can maintain these landscapes in subsequent years. Specific maintenance tasks will be further defined in the grant agreement. Although this project will require installing irrigation, it will serve as a demonstration project with the intent to convert irrigated turf to native plant communities in the future. Native plant communities use 50-80% less water than turf and do not require frequent mowing, fertilizer, and herbicide applications, which will reduce annual maintenance costs. Communications GWC will actively contribute to the city's communication efforts by providing regular project updates to CoB Parks, sharing content and before/after visuals on social media, conducting outreach to landowners, installing educational interpretive signage, and hosting a "Native Landscape Showcase" event to celebrate progress and share results with the community. 50 Appendix A Project Plans 51 52 53 Appendix A Budget 54 55 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Location: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of project within the park/public recreation area and nearest cross street: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicant (Organization): _____________________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact(s): __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address(es): ___________________________________________________________________________________ FUNDING REQUEST Funding Requested: _________________________________________________________________________________ Match Provided by Applicant FINANCIAL (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): ___________________ Match Provided by Applicant VALUE OF IN-KIND LABOR OR MATERIALS (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION (DO NOT EXCEED SPACE PROVIDED) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 56 Cultivating Community: Indigenous-Led Stewardship and Education at Story Mill Community Garden This proposal seeks funding from the City of Bozeman's Community Grant Program to support the Montana Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative (MIFSI) and the Human Resource Development Center (HRDC) in continued collaborative management of Story Mill Community Garden, located in Story Mill Community Park. This initiative will expand a uniquely structured public garden model that invites all people to learn, grow, harvest, and connect. Established in 2019 in partnership with HRDC, Trust for Public Land and the City of Bozeman, Story Mill Learning Garden is Bozeman’s only publicly tended and harvested community garden. This space has invited the entire community to share collaboratively in the responsibility of planting, cultivation, and harvest. Members of our community have been welcomed through the gates and encouraged to participate within their capacity, even if that capacity is just gleaning the food they may need to feed themselves. Through culturally rich programming rooted in Indigenous knowledge, and an understanding that our indigenous community are the stewards of generations of relationship with this land in the Valley of The Flowers, this garden provides hands-on education in food sovereignty and Montana natural history. This space contributes to citywide DEI goals by creating a welcoming, multi-use space where culture, health, land stewardship come together for the benefit of all community members. A. PRAT Theme 1: Welcoming, Equitable Access Located within Story Mill Park, the garden offers a welcoming space where community members can connect with the land through leisure, learning, and shared access to fresh food. It follows an open-access model—with no locked gates or assigned plots—so individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to join in, on their time, and take part in different phases of the growing season. This flexible, inclusive approach removes barriers that often prevent people from participating, making the garden a truly accessible and community-driven space. B. PRAT Theme 2: Programs, Places, and Partnerships Collaboratively managed by HRDC and MIFSI, the garden embodies a successful partnership between the City, Indigenous leadership, and the public, centering community priorities such as education, connection, recreation, food security, and a strong sense of place. For seven years, The HRDC, MIFSI and MSU’s Buffalo Nations (BNFSI) have hosted structured and unstructured programming, volunteer days, and community-building events, often centered around shared harvests and meals in the garden. This programming is grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, emphasizing traditional knowledge sharing, storytelling, and honoring the relationship to the land. Programming has and will continue to support and amplify these efforts by promoting Indigenous knowledge, ecological stewardship, and community involvement. It will facilitate 57 workshops, presentations, and replication efforts designed to respond to diverse community needs and foster inclusive engagement across the region. The project team will develop clear, public-facing guides—such as the “Bozeman Community Garden Guide” and “Gardening in the Valley of the Flowers”—drawing on resources from MIFSI, BNFSI, and the local extension office at Montana State University. These materials offer practical, culturally grounded guidance for starting and growing gardens in a short growing season, designed with accessibility in mind to meet the needs of underserved community members. C. PRAT Theme 4: Natural Resources Low Impact & High Yield: The garden is designed using ecologically responsible practices deeply rooted in Indigenous farming knowledge, which emphasizes harmony with natural systems rather than exploitation. These traditional methods prioritize soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity, resulting in sustainable productivity that minimizes environmental footprint. By integrating these time-tested practices with contemporary sustainability goals, the garden achieves a balance between productive yield and ecological stewardship. This approach demonstrates how land can be cultivated in ways that support the long-term vitality of ecosystems while providing ample food and medicinal resources. Habitat and Pollinators: This effort strategically incorporates native plant species into the space. Specifically, in the portion that was developed as an edible permaculture “food forest”, the garden serves as a vital refuge for pollinators and other wildlife within an urban environment. These plantings not only serve to increase biodiversity but also have created interconnected habitat corridors that support species vital to ecosystem health, such as bees, butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects. By restoring and nurturing native flora, the garden enhances ecological resilience and promotes natural pest control, contributing to healthier plant communities. Its presence in the heart of the city offers an important example of how urban green spaces can function as hubs for wildlife habitat, fostering a thriving balance between human and natural systems. Connection to Place: The garden functions as a living classroom where cultural and ecological teachings intertwine to foster a deep, respectful relationship with the local environment. By engaging visitors in lessons about Indigenous perspectives on land stewardship, water cycles, and seasonal rhythms, the garden encourages a holistic understanding of Place. These teachings emphasize the reciprocal relationship between people and nature, inspiring visitors to honor and protect the land, water, and living communities that sustain them. This connection to place nurtures environmental ethics that support sustainable behavior and cultivate a sense of belonging and responsibility within the broader ecosystem. 58 D. Tackling Local Food Security In partnership with Gallatin Valley Food Bank, this public garden addresses growing food insecurity in Gallatin County by offering free, fresh produce to all park visitors—no registration, income verification, or barriers to access. Located within a city park, the garden serves as a community resource, offering an inclusive space where people can grow food, learn climate-adapted gardening techniques, and connect with local support services. HRDC supports volunteer coordination, food rescue, and outreach, expanding the garden’s impact as a public resource for food access, education, and engagement. These partnerships reinforce the garden’s role as a model of equitable, sustainable park use that advances community well-being. Unlike traditional community garden models, this space is not divided into individually owned plots. It is designed for community-wide participation and flexibility. This model is more equitable, lowers barriers to participation, and strengthens communal relationships around food. This work stewards an ethos of abundance by recognizing and uplifting the existing strengths, knowledge, and relationships within the community. By centering cultural knowledge and shared resources, it fosters a sense of collective well-being and interdependence. As a result, both individuals and stakeholders are encouraged to engage with greater care, responsibility, and accountability toward one another and the land. This approach builds long-term capacity for community-led stewardship, resilience, and sustained impact. E. Labor Estimates Story Mill Garden Manager: 30 hours weekly at a rate of $23 hourly for the 30 week growing seasons of 2026 and 2027. 23 x 30 x 30 =20,700 x 2 =41,400 TOTAL ● Lead in garden planning and ongoing care, in collaboration with MIFSI Indigenous Horticulture Specialist, including soil amendments, implementation of growing methods, and harvesting. ● Planning and coordination of community engagement, education, and volunteering. ● Collaboration with stakeholders for food access and distribution. ● Tracking of impact and evaluation metrics ● Development of public garden resources and toolkit for community dissemination. 59 F. Evaluation Metrics City Parks & Rec will be tagged in regular social media content posted by MIFSI and HRDC accounts featuring stories and community engagement in the garden. Seasonal progress reporting will include the following: Participation rates in programs, public use of the garden, pounds of food harvested and shared, Social Media reach metrics, community feedback and stories gathered, and distribution and adoption of resources and guides. G. Supportive Visuals 60 61 62 Amaia Sangroniz Instructor and Faculty Advisor Montana State University, Department of Food Systems, Nutrition, and Kinesiology amaia.sangroniz@montana.edu 208-340-4461 5/30/2025 City of Bozeman Community Grant Program P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 RE: Letter of Support for MIFSI & HRDC – Story Mill Community Garden Grant Proposal To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to offer my enthusiastic support for the grant proposal submitted by the Montana Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative (MIFSI) and the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) for the continued stewardship and program development of the Story Mill Community Garden. Since its founding in 2019 through collaboration with HRDC, the Trust for Public Land, and the City of Bozeman, the Story Mill Community Garden has served as a vital, inclusive space within our city’s public park system. It stands as Bozeman’s only open-access, publicly harvested garden—a place where people from all backgrounds can gather to grow food, learn from one another, and build deeper connections to land and community. In particular, the partnership between HRDC and MIFSI has allowed this space to become more than a garden. Through programming grounded in Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and rooted in Indigenous stewardship of the Valley of the Flowers, the garden has offered hands-on education in sustainable growing practices, food systems, natural medicine, and community health. By removing barriers such as registration or income requirements, it creates truly equitable access to fresh food and public green space. As an instructor in Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems (SFBS) at MSU, I have brought undergraduate students to the garden over the past few years to demonstrate tangible examples of the sustainable food concepts we discuss in class. The field trip to the garden has been consistently named as a highlight of their experience in the SFBS program, where students see ecological, social, and economic sustainability in action. Beyond class trips, I have personally witnessed and participated in so many beautiful moments of learning and collaboration in the garden. From showing a child what a bean plant looks like, to teaching a group of volunteers how to prep beds for planting, to sampling a wide variety of herbs and plants that you can’t find in grocery stores, which all contribute to the biodiversity of our urban environment. As a Basque woman strongly connected to my cultural roots, the sense 63 of community and belonging I have personally experienced and witnessed at the Story Mill Community Garden has positively impacted my life in ways that cannot be quantified, and I know so many others who feel the same. With funding from the City of Bozeman’s Community Grant Program, I believe the Story Mill Community Garden will continue to grow as a model for inclusive public programming, food access, and culturally rooted land stewardship. I strongly urge your support of this proposal. Sincerely, Amaia Sangroniz Instructor and Faculty Advisor Montana State University, Department of Food Systems, Nutrition, and Kinesiology 64 Letter of Support May 29, 2025 City of Bozeman Community Grant Program P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 RE: Letter of Support for MIFSI & HRDC – Story Mill Community Garden Grant Proposal To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the grant proposal submitted by the Montana Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative (MIFSI) and the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) for the continued stewardship and program development of the Story Mill Community Garden. Since its founding in 2019 through collaboration with HRDC, the Trust for Public Land, the City of Bozeman, and community partners, the Story Mill Community Garden has served as a vital, inclusive space within our city’s public park system. I was one of those community partners involved with the design of the space, in particular the public food forest. It was our belief that creating a demonstration site that offered the public examples of both annual and perennial food production, while creating an ‘open harvest’ model, was a unique and innovative way to have people participate in a public park. Today, the Story Mill Community Garden stands as Bozeman’s only open-access, publicly harvested garden—a place where people from all backgrounds can gather to grow food, learn from one another, and build deeper connections to land and community. I have deeply appreciated how this garden has focused on inclusivity and equity, dispelling myths around food insecurity and making everyone feel welcome at the park. In particular, the partnership between HRDC and MIFSI has elevated the garden in ways we could not have imagined. Through programming grounded in Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and rooted in Indigenous stewardship of the Valley of the Flowers, the garden has offered hands-on education in sustainable growing practices, food systems, natural medicine, and community health. kareen.erbe@gmail.com406.600.7881 1505 Bridger Drive, Bozeman, MT brokengroundpermaculture.com 65 kareen.erbe@gmail.com406.600.7881 1505 Bridger Drive, Bozeman, MT brokengroundpermaculture.com Letter of Recommendation In large part thanks to the MIFSI/HRDC partnership, the Story Mill Garden is now a thriving community and cultural space that has brought together countless individuals and organizations from different backgrounds, not to mention grown hundreds of pounds of food for the community every season. Whether it’s a group of high school students doing community service, a team-building event for a company, young kids learning in the garden, Buffalo Nations MSU fellows learning about traditional ecological knowledge, or Bozeman residents taking a stroll through the garden, I have personally witnessed so many diverse people benefitting from this space. With funding from the City of Bozeman’s Community Grant Program, I believe the Story Mill Community Garden will continue to grow as a model for inclusive public programming, food access, and culturally rooted land stewardship. I strongly urge your support of this proposal. Sincerely, Kareen Erbe Owner Broken Ground 66 Ali Moxley Food and Agriculture Grant Consultant A.Moxley Consulting a.moxley.consulting@gmail.com 678-789-9521 5/30/25 City of Bozeman Community Grant Program P.0. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 RE: Letter of Support for MIFSI & HRDC-Story Mill Community Garden Grant Proposal To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to offer my enthusiastic support for the grant proposal submitted by the Montana Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative (MIFSI) and the Human Resource Development Council (HRDc) for the continued stewardship and program development of the Story Mill Community Garden through the Bozeman's Community Grant Program. Since its founding in 2019 through collaboration with HRDC, the Trust for Public Land, and the City of Bozeman, the Story Mill Community Garden has served as a vital, inclusive space within our city's public park system. It stands as Bozeman's only open-access, publicly harvested garden, a place where people from all backgrounds can gather to grow food, learn from one another, and build deeper connections to land and community. In particular, the partnership between HRDC and MIFSI has allowed this space to become more than a garden. Through programming grounded in Traditional Ecological Knowledge and rooted in Indigenous stewardship of the Valley of the Flowers, the garden has offered hands-on education in sustainable growing practices, food systems, natural medicine, and community health. By removing barriers such as registration or income requirements, it creates truly equitable access to fresh food and public green space. Since the inception of the Story Mill Garden, I have had the joy of volunteering. Through this opportunity I have been able to connect with new community members and learn more about edible plants. It has been a joy to see children and adults of all walks of life engaging with this space. I have seen the profound impact Cally has had connecting children and volunteer groups with farming and food production. With funding from the City of Bozeman's Community Grant Program, I believe the Story Mill Community Garden will continue to grow as a model for inclusive public programming, food access, and culturally rooted land stewardship. Sincerely, Ali Moxley Story Mill Garden volunteer 67 May 30, 2025 City of Bozeman Community Grant Program P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 RE: Letter of Support for MIFSI & HRDC – Story Mill Community Garden Grant Proposal The first time I went to this garden I looked at the signs that said an Indigenous Garden and I said “We belong here!” As a Niipoma’kiks (Chickadee) it is our responsibility to know and take care of the land. Taking care of the earth means taking care of plants and only taking what you need. Story Mill is a place I get to do this in Bozeman. I also love to go to the playground and I love that it is next door. Kyiyo (Bear) Bozeman First Grader Niipoma’kiks (Chickadee) Society of the Blackfeet Nation 68 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Location: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Location of project within the park/public recreation area and nearest cross street: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicant (Organization): _____________________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact(s): __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address(es): ___________________________________________________________________________________ FUNDING REQUEST Funding Requested: _________________________________________________________________________________ Match Provided by Applicant FINANCIAL (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): ___________________ Match Provided by Applicant VALUE OF IN-KIND LABOR OR MATERIALS (IF APPLICABLE/NOT REQUIRED): BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION (DO NOT EXCEED SPACE PROVIDED) __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 69 70 71 Mountain Time Arts proposes to install public art to raise awareness of Bozeman Creek as it flows through downtown Bozeman. Two mosaics will prompt wonder and conversations regarding water and how we balance our community values towards natural resources. VISION - More Precious Than • Two poetic and beautiful artworks that motivate people to discover, return, puzzle, and understand the connection of Bozeman Creek and other natural resources to the health of the city and to themselves. • To provide an opportunity for viewers to consider their values. It asks - what do we value as a community- and points to the creek and nature. • To offer art that inspires action to protect and value natural resources. Implementing these public art installations will raise awareness of Bozeman Creek as it flows through downtown. With increased awareness it is possible to build the community will that is required to revitalize Bozeman Creek. The proposed artworks will contribute to the advancement of the following goals of the City of Bozeman: City Commission Priorities 2024 – 2026 Sustainable Environment Goal: Create a Bozeman Creek Resiliency Plan Conduct a study to identify areas where public interaction with Bozeman Creek can be enhanced through future parkland development 2023 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan Theme 2: Programs, Places, and Partnerships Strengthen Programs, Places, and Partnerships to meet changing community needs. • Expand temporary art exhibitions and permanent public art programs across city parks and facilities. 72 • Work with . . . organizations focused on community enrichment and wonderment, like . . . Mountain Time Arts to foster more engagement with art and exploration throughout the city Theme 4: Natural Resources Steward and sustain Natural Resources across the parks and trail system. • Advance the protection and enhancement of Natural Resource areas and Trees, especially sensitive lands. • Design and demonstrate ways for people and children to interact with wetlands, waterways and forests. The More Precious Than mosaics will inspire and motivate people to advocate for the revitalization of Bozeman Creek in downtown Bozeman. The revitalization, completed in stages, will result in the addition of new parklands along the waterway running through the heart of our downtown. The resultant benefits of parklands along a revitalized waterway could include: • restore a healthy and resilient riparian corridor • reduced danger from flooding • living sensitively with natural resources • interactivity and play - safely engage with the creek and each other • social and economic benefits for downtown Bozeman • placemaking and additional parkland 73 74 75 P. O. Box 984 • Bozeman, MT 59771 • 406-599-0293 www.mountaintimearts.org SeeBozemanCreek More Precious Than Mosaics BUDGET Mosaic Fabrication $44,000. Mosaic Installation $10,000. Artist Fees $ 6,000. Project Administration $2,000. TOTAL $62,000. Fabrication Franz Mayer of Munich https://mayersche-hofkunst.de/en Installation Franz Mayer of Munich Meristem Services https://mayersche-hofkunst.de/en https://meristemservices.com Artist Janet Zweig https://janetzweig.com Producer Mountain Time Arts https://mountaintimearts.org 76 May 22, 2025 City of Bozeman Parks Division Community Grant Program To Whom It May Concern: As you consider Mountain Time Arts for a Community Grant, we offer the Downtown Business Partnership’s full support of the More Precious Than project. We have partnered with Mountain Time Arts since 2020 on numerous initiatives to envision and lead to the revitalization of Bozeman Creek to become a community asset. As you are aware, a goal for the City of Bozeman for FY ’25 & ’26 is to create a Bozeman Creek Resiliency Plan. Thought provoking, place-based, art raises awareness of the presence of and challenges facing Bozeman Creek and brings our shared vision closer to reality. More Precious Than will engage with our downtown community and prompt passers-by to dream big when considering what a revitalized Bozeman Creek could mean to downtown. The Downtown Business Partnership encourages community engagement in our public spaces and we anticipate that the Community Grant will catalyze efforts to revitalize Bozeman Creek for the enjoyment of all of our community and visitors. Thank you for your consideration. Ellie Staley, Executive Director Downtown Bozeman Partnership 406-586-4008, ellie@downtownbozeman.org 77 May 29, 2025 mail P.O. Box 7021, Bozeman, MT 59771 office 212 S. Wallace Ave., Suite 101, Bozeman, MT 59715 City of Bozeman Parks Division Community Grant Program: As an advocate for open lands and connected trails, and as a partner with the City of Bozeman, Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) looks forward to the revitalization of Bozeman Creek downtown. This revitalization will provide a healthy and resilient riparian corridor, opportunities to safely engage with the creek, and additional park land downtown. GVLT’s mission to develop partnerships and bring diverse groups together to work towards long range visions for our community prompts us to support the proposed Mountain Time Arts public art project. More Precious Than will inspire and motivate community members to advocate for the revitalization of Bozeman Creek. The revitalization, completed in stages, will result in environmental, social, and economic benefits along the waterway running through the heart of our downtown. GVLT has been a part of the citizens group SeeBozemanCreek, and we enthusiastically support Mountain Time Arts effort to bring continued awareness to Bozeman Creek in the form of creative art installations. Sincerely, Adam Johnson Trails Program Manager 78 TO: City of Bozeman, Parks Division FROM: Trust for Public Land DATE: May 27, 2025 Re: Community Grant Program The Northern Rockies Office of Trust for Public Land (TPL) enthusiastically supports Mountain Time Arts (MTA) effort to bring awareness to Bozeman Creek in the form of creative art installations. Since 2020, MTA has collaborated with numerous organizations to heighten awareness around this critical water source flowing through our vibrant downtown. TPL knows well the value in supporting community efforts that will shine a light on the cultural, historical, environmental, and social issues that surround the creek. The place-making, revitalization, and public art installations will spark critical thought and curiosity and create a community filled with vibrant outdoor spaces for generations to come. Further, MTA’s efforts align well with TPL’s significant investments in Story Mill Community Park, where nature-based solutions allow Bozeman creek to swell into engineered floodplains. I write to recommend that the MTA’s grant application for Bozeman Creek be selected as a recipient of the Bozeman Community Grant Program. MTA works tirelessly to involve myriad voices and community perspectives in all their past public art projects, which maintain integrity with each iteration and create solidarity amongst diverse community members. TPL focuses on land for people, and supports organizations like MTA, which accomplish this mission in many ways – their outreach has successfully connected with Indigenous artists, scholars, and leaders; and agricultural and scientific communities to conceive of and propose projects that engage marginalized communities. Through a diversity of voices and perspectives, MTA’s work produces dynamic dialogue and profound public art. I strongly support the Bozeman Creek public art installation project, More Precious Than, for the Community Grant Program, as MTA is a perfect match for strengthening our community and providing hopeful, positive outcomes for the future of Bozeman, Montana. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, David Weinstein Association Vice President and Northern Rockies Director Trust for Public Land 1007 E Main St., STE 300 Bozeman, MT 59715 79 |EMILY DICKINSON PAVILION| Bozeman, Montana 2025 Bozeman Community Grant Program TABLE OF CONTENTS DOCUMENTS 1. Application Form 2. Project Criteria Narrative 3. Visuals o Pavilion Rendering o Site Plan o Plan & Elevations o Section, Reflected Ceiling Plan & Roof Plan 4. Material & Labor Estimates o Material & Labor Estimate o Furniture Estimate o Furniture Image 5. Letters of Recommendation o Bzn School District Facilities Director – Matt Stark o Emily Dickinson Principal – Nellie Brown o Traffic Engineer – Joey Staszcuk o Greater Gallatin United Way President/ CEO – Kimberly Hall 80 81 |EMILY DICKINSON PAVILION| Bozeman, Montana 2025 Bozeman Community Grant Program Narrative Emily Dickinson Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is requesting funding to finish components of a long-desired outdoor Pavilion for Emily Dickinson School grounds. Funding Request Includes: • Pavilion Furniture = $33,539 • Pavilion Wood Ceiling Upgrade = $17,900 • Safe Path Sidewalk to Pavilion and Playground = $37,500 Total = $88,939 The Pavilion accomplishes goals of the 2023 PRAT Plan as outlined below. It also grows and strengthens park amenities on city property for an underserved neighborhood and creates no responsibility for city staff to complete or maintain this project. Emily Dickinson currently has the highest enrollment of any elementary school in Bozeman. The school grounds serve an incredibly large number of 640 children daily (540 children during school & 100 after-care participants, plus staff, teachers and childcare providers). The PAC has been fund-raising for several years to finance an outdoor Pavilion. This Summer, 2025, the Pavilion will be constructed, and a Building Permit has already been obtained. The Pavilion was designed with an elevated level of aesthetic to make it exciting and engaging while being fully accessibility and low maintenance. Secured Funding – The following funding has already been secured for the project: • Pavilion Construction = $194,800 • Building Permit = $2440 • Preconstruction Cost Estimating Pro Bono = $1563 • Architectural Design and Engineering Pro Bono = ~ $20,000 Total = $218,803 Pavilion Goals – The Pavilion was designed with the following goals: 1. Outdoor lunchroom for 540 students - extends outdoor lunches into the spring and fall and alleviates pressure on the indoor lunchroom and staff to turn over for gym for classes. 2. Covered tables and seating for children’s activities at recess – provides shelter from rain/snow and respite from hot sun. 3. Outdoor classroom. 4. Covered Recreation Area for Community Use – After-school Greater Gallatin United Way Childcare Program (100+ Children), Summer Camps, and Public use for Gatherings & Birthdays. 82 5. Pavilion Location – direct access to cafeteria and restrooms for lunch function; close to the existing school building for security lighting and hose bibs for cleaning; tucked in next to the school to utilize an existing covered walkway but also to provide shelter from weather patterns for longer seasonal use; away from public streets for safety given the large number of children it serves. The PAC is requesting assistance with the following projects: Pavilion Furniture – The pavilion was designed to accommodate the same number of children as the interior lunchroom. Thus the 22 tables proposed are necessary to complete the project. The PAC does not have the funds to provide furniture yet. The plan was to fundraise over the 2025-26 school year to be able to purchase the furniture Spring 2026. The furniture was designed to incorporate the school branding by having blue tops while the brown bases would correspond to the wood ceiling in the structure. A recycled plastic product was selected for its durability, no maintenance, weather-resistance and environmental benefits. These improvements will provide inclusive accessibility for everyone. This grant would provide the opportunity to use the pavilion as a lunchroom immediately after construction is complete. Pavilion Wood Ceiling Upgrade – The grant would provide the Pavilion with an aesthetic upgrade for a 2x6 tongue and groove, stained and fire-treated wood ceiling. This is a design esthetic that was researched and analyzed intently to soften the metal structure and aid in unconsciously attracting users to the Pavilion. The wood provides a warm welcoming feeling vs an all-metal structure. Less expensive wood options were researched but it was determined the option presented was necessary to create a long-term durable solution. This grant would allow us to complete the Pavilion as shown in the rendering. Safe Path Sidewalk to Pavilion and Playground – The Sidewalk connects a pathway to provide a safer path for children to access the Pavilion and playground throughout the entire year. The vehicular traffic at the drop-off loop can consist of 300 vehicles trying to access the school in the morning and currently children who are walking or biking to school from the east must cross traffic to reach the school. This has been identified as a primary community safety concern. This sidewalk has been analyzed by the City of Bozeman Transportation Department and has been identified as a primary project to deliver children safely to the School Playground and Pavilion. This grant would ensure the sidewalk connection would be completed prior to the start of the 2025 School year. PRAT Plan Themes Addressed: WELCOMING, EQUITABLE ACCESS • Create a consistent set of basic elements across neighborhoods – Provides Park amenities and connectivity on public property for community use as pavilions exist at other parks and schoolyards. • Balance the needs of different park users – These projects will support ALL students and neighborhood children, regardless of demographic group. Furniture has been selected that will provide ADA access. • Support all-season recreation – The structure provides shelter from the elements and will allow increased usage of the playground during the fall/spring shoulder seasons. • Design parks that reflect their unique neighborhoods – The Pavilion materials are designed to complement the colors of the existing school building while softening them through color and materials, and the blue furniture contributes to the Emily Dickinson school colors. 83 PROGRAMS, PLACES AND • Invest in distributed community recreation hubs across the city – The Pavilion and sidewalk will add park amenities to a neighborhood that is short on parkland. • Create elements that respond to community needs – As the elementary school with the highest enrollment, the Pavilion will provide additional lunchroom seating and help alleviate congestion issues. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES • Close existing gaps in the pedestrian network – The sidewalk to the east of the school does not currently connect to the school yard without crossing traffic, an existing gap in the pedestrian network will be closed. • Improve crossings that act as major barriers for pedestrians – The sidewalk will eliminate the need for a crosswalk across the busy drop-off area in the parking lot and the increased safety for students will encourage more children to walk to school. • Install path improvements along active transportation routes – The sidewalk is a missing path to complete the active transportation route to and from Emily Dickinson School. • Ensure inclusive and equitable access to and within parks – Both the Pavilion and the sidewalk are designed to be barrier free. City’s Communication Efforts: The Emily Dickinson PAC is committed to actively supporting the City’s Communication Efforts throughout the Pavilion project and beyond. We plan to ensure transparency, community involvement, and celebration through the following strategies: Project Status Updates: Regular updates will be shared with stakeholders, families, and community members through the school’s weekly email newsletter and on PAC-affiliated social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram. Updates will include funding progress, construction milestones, timelines, construction photos, and volunteer highlights to engage the community and maintain excitement. Documentation of Results: Once complete, the PAC will document the Pavilion’s impact through before-and-after photos, student and teacher testimonials, and usage data (e.g., outdoor classroom sessions, community events hosted). This documentation will be compiled into a digital report and will be available to City, donors, and school community. Celebration Event: A community ribbon-cutting event will be planned in collaboration with the School and City to mark the Pavilion’s completion. 84 85 EMILY DICKINSON SCHOOL BOUNDARY AND MAPPING BOZEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 BOZEMAN, MT PROJECT: 17-505-2 DRAWING: 17-505-2 BASE.dwg TAB: EXHIBITSHEET 1 OF 1 Pavilion 4/1/2025C1.0 NEW PAVILION ELIMINATE SPRINKLERS REPOSTION SPRAY PATTERN OF REMAINING SPRINKLERS SUROUNDING PAVILION REPLACE DISTURBED AREAS AREAS W/ SOD 5/23/2025BP25-0003821986 2 2 4 4 B B F F A2.0 3 A2.0 4 3 31 1 A A D D E E G G C C H H 16' - 8"16' - 8"16' - 8" 50' - 0" (E) SIDEWALK (E) COVERED WALKWAY (E) TRASH (E) TREE TO BE REMOVED (E) TREE -TRY TO KEEP (E) 2 BENCHES AND SLAB VERIFY PLACEMENT (18) 8'X5' TABLES 1 TABLE TO BE ADA COMPLIANT24' - 0"(4) 3' SQ OR ROUND TABLES OR REUSE EXISTING (2) 4' SQ TABLES ROOF OVERHANG 52' - 8"ROOF OVERHANG31' - 8 3/16"(E) ESTIMATED LOCATION OF DRYWELL, TBD EXTEND CONC. TO (E) SLAB CONC SLAB33' - 0"CONTROL JOINT LAYOUT: CENTER OF NEW COL. & EQ BETWEEN (E) COL. CONTROL JOINTS, CENTER LINE OF (E) COLUMN 8' - 0"CONTROL JOINTS8' - 0"8' - 0"EQ 4' - 10 11/16"4' - 10 11/16" EQ 4' - 10 11/16"APPROX. DIM, SITE VERIFY SLAB PER DETAIL, SLOPE 1% TO DRAIN EAST NEW SLAB TO MATCH EXISTING CONCRETE ELEVATIONS ON SOUTH AND WEST SIDES. GC TO VERIFY IF NEW SLAB DESIRED 1% SLOPE CONFLICTS WITH EXISTING SOUTH CONCRETE SLOPE2' - 0"2' - 0"5' - 0"2' - 0"22' - 0"APPROX. 1' - 1 1/2" 2' - 0"14' - 8"2' - 0"14' - 8"2' - 0"14' - 8"2' - 0" 1' - 4" 60' - 0"45' - 0"(E) SIDEWALK FOOTING OUTLINE ROOF OUTLINE CONC SLAB 57' - 0" NOTE: PAVILION PLACEMENT DETERMINED BY SETTING THIS GRID INTERSECTION 6' - 0"DOWNSPOUT -TIE INTO SUBGRADE STORM SYSTEM DOWNSPOUT -TIE INTO SUBGRADE STORM SYSTEM 9' - 0"D.1 D.1 A2.0 2 1' - 4"(8) #6 VERTICAL BARS W/ STANDARD HOOK, EVENLY SPACED (6) #4 TIES, (3) IN THE TOP 6", THE REMAINDER EVENLY SPACED HSS 10X6X1/2 1' - 0"4"1' - 4"5' - 4"3/4" DIA. ALL-THREAD, TYP OF 4 PLATE 3/4"X14"X18" 24" SQUARE PIER CENTERED ON CONCRETE FOOTING (6) #5 EACH WAY, EVENLY SPACED CONCRETE FOOTINGS ON GRIDS 1 & 4 TO BE 4'-0"X4'-0"X1'-4" & CONCRETE FOOTINGS ON GRDS 2 & 3 TO BE 5'-0"X5'-0"X1'-4" 4" CONC SLAB, REIENFORCED W/ 6X6X10 WWF OR FIBER MESH, SLOPED TO DRAIN EAST 4' - 0"3/4" DIA ALL-THREAD W/ 1/2"X2.25"X2.25" WASHER W/ HEAVY HEX NUT CHAMFER TOP EDGES OF PIER PROVIDE ATTENTION TO DETAIL WHEN FINISHING CONCRETE AT EXPOSED EDGES OF PIER 3"9 1/2"4 1/2"2 3/4"1.5" DIA WASHER PLATE 3/4"X12"X16", KNIFE & BASE PLATE & FASTENERS TO BE PAINTED BLACK 2 1/2"5"2 1/2" 1/2"X2.25"X2.25" WASHER W/ HEAVY HEX NUT 3/4" THROUGH BOLT FASTENER VARIES8"TOP OF SLAB AT GRID H 3' - 4"00' -0" 1/4 243 1 B F 12' - 0"12' - 0" A D E GC 5' - 4"3' - 4"APPROX.4' - 4 1/4"1' - 4"SLOPE H 8' - 0"8' - 4"9' - 0"8"CL CL CL CL 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" 4' - 0" HSS 6X6X1/4 HSS 10X6X3/8 HSS 8X2X1/4 CL CL CL 3 ' - 1 1 " 4 ' - 0 " 4 ' - 0 "FILL WEDGE ABOVE BEAM W/ STEEL, TYP. 8' - 1"6' - 0"15' - 11" NOTES: • PLATES TO BE ADDED TO ENDS OF ALL EXPOSED HSS SHAPES • ALL STEEL TO BE PAINTED, COLOR DARK GRAY, VERIFY PRIOR TO PAINT • STEEL CONNECTORS, KNIFEPLATE & BASE PLATES TO BE BLACK HSS 10X6X1/4 HSS 10X6X1/2 SEE NOTES ON RCP FOR NON-STRUCT CEILING FINISH MEGARIB, CORTEN AZP RAW PAINT FINISH, SAMPLE TO BE PROVIDED FOR APPROVAL #12 TEKS SCREWS @ 6" O.C., INTO STEEL STRUCTURE SECURE DOWNSPOUT TO POSTS W METAL STRAPS, COLOR TO MATCH STEEL FRAME TIE INTO DRYWELL TIE INTO DRYWELL SNOW RAIL SEE ROOF PLAN CL CL 3' - 11" D.1 8' - 6"CL3' - 11"3"1' - 0"3"2"10"2" ALL-THREAD W/ 1/2"x2.25"x2.25" WASHER WITH HEAVY HEX NUT LAURA A. 5608 DORNBERGER BOZEMAN, MT ECN E D A I TECRH ANATNOMFOETLIATSSCT JOB No.SHEET NUMBERPROJECT / OWNERARCHITECTLOCATI ARCHITECTS1007 E. MAIN SUITE 202 BOZEMAN MONTANA406-587-1139COPYRIGHT LOCATI ARCHITECTS LLC2024 ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDPROJECT MGRLD2025LUNCH PAVILIONEMILY DICKINSONBOZEMANA2.0CLEARSTORY PAVILIONNORTHSCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" PAVILION PLAN - CLEARSTORY DETAIL SCALE: 1" = 1'-0"A2.0 (PIER FOUNDATION)1 SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"A2.0 EAST ELEVATION3 SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"A2.0 NORTH ELEVATION4 # ISSUE DATE1BID/ PERMIT SET4/12/2025DETAIL SCALE: 1" = 1'-0"A2.0 REF: 11 / A2.0 (BASE PLATE DETAIL)2 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2021: CONSTRUCTION TYPE: IIB OCCUPANCY: A-2 ASSEMBLY OCCUPANT LOAD: 250 5/23/2025 BP25-00038219 87 BF ADEGCH HSS 6X6X1/4 HSS 10X6X3/8 HSS 8X2X1/4 HSS 10X6X1/4 MINI BIRD SPIKES ALONG TOP EDGE OF LOWER ROOF AND 2 ROWS ALONG TOP OF CROSS BRACE, (FLOCK FREE.COM, 3" WIDE STRIP OR SIM) FLASHING TO COVER SIDES OF ROOF, COLOR TO MATCH ROOF3"HSS 10X6X1/2 D.1 2 2 4 4 B B F F 3 31 1 A A D D E E G G C C H H 16' - 8"16' - 8"16' - 8" 52' - 8"UPPER ROOFLOWER ROOFSECTION OF UPPER ROOF HIDDEN BEHIND LOWER ROOFNOTE 1' - 4"2' - 8"4' - 0"4' - 0"4' - 0"2' - 0"2' - 0"SEE ELEVATION FOR DIMENSIONSD.1 D.1 A2.0 2 NON-STRUCTURAL CEILING: 1" T&G T1-11 STRUCTURAL CDX, SPAN 4', STAINED MED BROWN, COATED WITH FLAME STOP II, SEAMS TO FALL ON STEEL FRAME, #12 TEKS SCREWS @ 6" O.C., INTO STEEL STRUCTURE 1' - 4"2' - 8"4' - 0"4' - 0"4' - 0"2' - 0"2' - 0"4' - 0"2' - 4"2' - 4"4' - 0" 2 2 4 4 B B F F 1 A2.1 3 31 1 A A D D E E G G C C H HUPPER ROOFLOWER ROOFNOTELOWER ROOF NOT SHOWN DUE TO UPPER ROOF SNOW RAIL OR CLEATS DESIGNED BY MANUF, PROVIDE PRICING OPTIONS FOR REVIEW SNOW RAIL OR CLEATS DESIGNED BY MANUF, PROVIDE PRICING OPTIONS FOR REVIEW GUTTER, TO MATCH STEEL COLOR GUTTER, TO MATCH STEEL COLOR 8' - 7 11/16"23' - 0 1/2"2' - 1 7/16"D.1 D.1 HSS10X6X1/2 POST BEAM PER PLAN FILL STEEL WEDGE INFILL ALONG LENGTH OF BEAM U SHAPED PLATE BRACKET, 3" LENGTH ON EITHER OF BEAM, WELDED TO TRUSS (2)-3/4" THRU-BOLTS 1/4 FP HSS 8X2X1/4 U SHAPED PLATE BRACKET, 3" LENGTH ON EITHER OF BEAM, WELDED TO TRUSS TRUSS PER PLAN (2)-1/2" THRU-BOLTS 1/4 FP LAURA A. 5608 DORNBERGER BOZEMAN, MT ECN E D A I TECRH ANATNOMFOETLIATSSCT JOB No.SHEET NUMBERPROJECT / OWNERARCHITECTLOCATI ARCHITECTS1007 E. MAIN SUITE 202 BOZEMAN MONTANA406-587-1139COPYRIGHT LOCATI ARCHITECTS LLC2024 ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDPROJECT MGRLD2025LUNCH PAVILIONEMILY DICKINSONBOZEMANA2.1CLEARSTORY PAVILIONSCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"A2.1 SECTION1 NORTHSCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" RCP - CLEARSTORY SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" ROOF PLAN - CLEARSTORY DETAIL SCALE: 1" = 1'-0"A2.1 (TOP OF POST)2 DETAIL SCALE: 1" = 1'-0"A2.1 (PURLIN CONNECTION)3 # ISSUE DATE1BID/ PERMIT SET4/12/2025CONSTRUCTION NOTES: A. DEMOLITION NOTES: 1. REMOVE TREE, STUMP, ROOTS, ETC. IN ITS ENTIRETY. FILL VOID WITH ON—SITE MATERIAL OR COMPACTED 3" MINUS PIT RUN UP TO 16" BELOW FINISHED GRADE. INSTALL GEOFABRIC AND 12” OF COMPACTED 1" MINUS ROAD MIX PER CONCRETE PAD DETAIL. 2. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVING ANY WASHED ROCK WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH THE EXISTING STORMWATER SYSTEM AND IS LOCATED WITHIN THE CONCRETE PAD FOOTPRINT. REPLACE WITH 3" MINUS COMPACTED PIT RUN UP TO CONCRETE PAD SECTION PER DETAIL 3/C1.0. B.EARTHWORK NOTES: 1. EXCAVATE EXISTING MATERIAL AND PREPARE SUBGRADE TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF THE GEOFABRIC, BASE, AND CONCRETE AS SHOWN IN CONCRETE PAD SECTION DETAIL. 2. CONTRACTOR MUST HAUL OFF ALL TOPSOIL AND EXCESS MATERIAL AND LEGALLY DISPOSE OF OFF—SITE. 3. PREPARATION AND GRADING OF THE SUBGRADE WILL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 02255, PART 3 OF THE MONTANA PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND THE CITY OF BOZEMAN MODIFICATIONS TO MONTANA PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, LATEST EDITIONS. C.COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A MINIMUM FIELD DENSITY OF 95 PERCENT MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY MUST BE OBTAINED AS DETERMINED BY ASTM D—698. F.STORM WATER DRAIN CONSTRUCTION NOTE: 1. SEE NOTES ON SITE PLAN FOR DRY WELL NOTES: 2. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTING EXISTING DRY WELL TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT SHOULD BE REPLACED BASED ON ITS STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND FUNCTIONING CAPABILITY. ENGINEER APPROVAL MUST BE GIVEN PRIOR TO CONTRACTOR REPLACING EXISTING DRYWELL WITH NEW. 3. THE NEW LOCATION OF THE DRYWELL MUST BE POSITIONED WHERE THE EDGE OF THE WASHED GRAVEL IS A MINIMUM OF 2 FEET FROM THE EDGE OF THE PROPOSED CONCRETE. 4. INSTALL NEW 6" SDR 35 PVC STORM DRAIN PIPE TO NEW DRY WELL LOCATION. REPLACE ANY EXISTING STORM DRAIN PIPE THAT IS CRACKED AND/OR BROKEN. 5. CONNECT 6" SDR 35 PVC FROM CATCH BASIN TO 6" SDR 35 PVC ROOF DRAIN PIPING WITH A "Y" CONNECTION. 5/23/2025 BP25-00038219 88 Quote 476 Cayuse Tr Bozeman, MT 59718 Phone (406) 580-9046 Kara@AVConstructionMT.com Fax (866) 535-6195 SOLD TO: Emily Dickinson PAC INVOICE NUMBER 1 2435 Annie St INVOICE DATE May 22, 2025 Bozeman, MT 59718 TERMS Net 30 C/O Laura Dornberger Project Title:Emily Dickenson Pavillion Performance Bond Div DESCRIPTION Quantity AMOUNT Safe Path--8' wide Concrete Sidewalk 37,500.00 Work done per COB specs. SUBTOTAL 58,700.00 Bond $58,700.00 Furniture Assemble and Install Wood Ceiling 3,300.00 17,900.00 This includes new signs. Picinic assembly assumes FOB at site.. 89 Barco Products, LLC 24 N Washington Ave Batavia IL 60510 (630) 845-5422keyaccounts@barcoproducts.com Quote Account Number - 390785 Estimate # QUORCO22975 5/22/2025 Customer Ship ToLocati Architects1007 East MainBozeman MT 59715 Locati Architects1007 East MainBozeman MT 59715 Item Qty Rate Amount Estimated Lead Time KBM1435-BL BarcoBoard Walk-Thru Table/ 8' Table/ Blue 17 $1,194.88 $20,312.96 Ships in 1 - 2 Weeks KBM1440-BL BarcoBoard Walk-Thru Wheelchair Accessible Table/ 8' Table/ Blue 1 $1,218.18 $1,218.18 Ships in 1 - 2 Weeks KBM1215-BL BarcoBoard Square Pedestal Picnic Table/ 48" Table/ Surface Mount/ Blue 3 $1,530.00 $4,590.00 Ships in 1 - 2 Weeks KBM1230-BL BarcoBoard Square Wheelchair Accessible Pedestal Picnic Table/ 48" Table/ Surface Mount/ Blue 1 $1,499.00 $1,499.00 Ships in 1 - 2 Weeks Subtotal $27,620.14 Tax Total (%)$0.00 Shipping $2,618.67 Total $30,238.81 *Estimated lead time is based on normal fulfillment time of an order at this moment. Orders with large quantities may require additional time. These estimates are subject to change based on the nationwide supply chain issue. PRICING FOR THIS QUOTE IS LOCKED IN FOR 30 DAYS 90 91 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ May 28, 2025 Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department & Urban Parks and Forestry Board Email: parksandtrails@bozeman.net RE: Community Grant Program – Emily Dickinson Recommendation Letter Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department & UPFB: On behalf of Bozeman School District, I am writing to offer my strong support for the Emily Dickinson Pavilion and Safe Path Connectivity project as a recipient of funding through the Community Grant Program. This project exemplifies the intent of the grant by enhancing recreational infrastructure that is accessible, inclusive, and community-oriented—particularly on school grounds that are open to the public when not in session. The proposed improvements will serve over 500 children daily during school hours and in after-school programs, while also creating a welcoming space for families and community members for year-round use. The pavilion has been thoughtfully designed to meet a range of critical needs: it will function as an outdoor lunchroom, provide covered seating for recess and child-led activities, serve as an outdoor classroom, and support community programming such as childcare offered by the Greater Gallatin United Way. The aesthetic upgrades, including a fire-treated wood ceiling and blue site furnishings that reflect the Emily Dickinson brand, ensure the pavilion not only functions effectively but also becomes a beloved and well-integrated part of the neighborhood’s character. Its location, set back from the street, is intentionally selected for the safety and well-being of children. While it is less publicly visible, it prioritizes secure access for students, especially in a high-traffic area near the drop-off loop—a known concern for families and staff. The Safe Path Connectivity component directly addresses this by closing critical gaps in the pedestrian network and offering safe, year-round access to the pavilion and adjacent playground. The proposed project advances several core themes of Bozeman’s Park, Recreation, and Active Transportation Plan:  It creates equitable access to outdoor facilities and extends the usability of school grounds beyond traditional school hours. Matthew Stark Director of Facilities (406) 522-6009 matthew.stark@bsd7.org Bozeman Public Schools 404 West Main, PO Box 520 Bozeman, MT 59771-0520 www.bsd7.org 92  It balances the needs of different users—students, educators, families, and neighborhood residents alike.  It strengthens partnerships between schools, non-profits, and city departments to adapt to growing community demands.  It responds directly to neighborhood needs, improving both the safety and inclusivity of the site.  It invests in a distributed community recreation hub—a central tenet of long-term resilience and sustainability in Bozeman.  And finally, it stewards natural resources through the use of durable, low-maintenance materials and design standards appropriate for the local environment. With timely grant support, the pavilion will be fully equipped and usable by Fall 2025. Without this funding, the community would face delays into Spring 2026 or beyond, depending on future fundraising efforts. In conclusion, the Emily Dickinson Pavilion and Safe Path Connectivity Project is a meaningful, forward- thinking investment that supports Bozeman’s goals of safe, inclusive, and enduring public spaces for all residents. I strongly encourage your approval and support of this grant application. Sincerely, Matthew Stark 93 94 May 28, 2025 Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department & Urban Parks and Forestry Board Email: parksandtrails@bozeman.net Reference: Community Grant Program – Emily Dickinson Recommendation Letter Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department & UPFB: It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of the Emily Dickinson Pavilion and Safe Path Connectivity application for the Community Grant Program. As a professional transportation contributor to the PRAT Plan and a parent of an Emily Dickinson student, I am excited to see the vision of the Emily Dickinson application aligning with the goals of the PRAT Plan and specifically to Connect Bozeman’s community with safe and enjoyable PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES. The proposed sidewalk to the existing playground and proposed pavilion will close the existing gap in the pedestrian network, which provides a direct connection from several communities and trails to the school arrival/staging area. The existing gap in sidewalk is a barrier discourages multimodal users. The sidewalk connection would also greatly improve the safety of the interaction of the multimodal commuters and vehicle commuters to Emily Dickinson school adjacent to the vehicular parent drop- off loop by separate the different user types. The parent drop-off loop has been a primary concern of the community throughout the year. Emily Dickinson welcomes over 500 students every day. Award of the Community Grant would ensure the sidewalk connection and Pavilion construction would be fully completed prior to the start of the 2025 Fall school year. In conclusion, I recommend and support Emily Dickinson Pavilion and Safe Path Connectivity for the Community Grant Program. These elements will be a long-term asset to the community for many to benefit. Sincerely, Joey Staszcuk, PE, PTOE, RSP1 Associate Principal CC: Emily Dickinson Parent Action Committee 95 05/23/2025 Attn: Bozeman parks and Recreation Department and Urban Parks and forestry Board Re: Community Grant Program – Emily Dickinson Recommendation Letter I fully recommend and support the Emily Dickinson Pavillion and Safe Path Connectivity for the Community Grant Progr am. Enhancement of these facilities improves safety, increases multi- season use of the school facility, and expands the amount of accessible space for youth-based programming. Every school day from 3:15-5:45PM and throughout the summer, students and families rely on the unique partnership between Greater Gallatin United Way and Emily Dickinson Elementary for high quality out-of-school care. Our partnership, and with all Bozeman School District elementary schools, is unique. Sharing resources between our organizations makes out-0f-school care seamless with the school day, integrated into the school community, and a sustainable program that working families rely on for the safety, wellbeing and success of their children. The quality, flexibility, and safety of school facilities directly impacts the experience youth have in our programs. Covered outdoor seating offers additional space throughout the year for enrichment programs, especially in the summer months, allowing us to serve more children. Developing the pavilion and pathway connectivity will ensure current and future generations of students have access to school facilities and programs, designed and developed with their best interest in mind. Sincerely, Kimberly Hall, President and CEO, Greater Gallatin United Way cc: Emily Dickinson Parent Action Committee 96