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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-25 Public Comment - M. Boylan - Parking Citation July 8, 2025 Mr. Nicholas Focken Parking Manager- City of Bozeman 121 N. Rouse PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT. 59047 SUBJECT: PARKING CITIATION 87979050 Dear Mr. Focken, I am writing to express my disappointment and frustration for the parking citation that I received in yesterday's mail. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1 parked in front of the Willson Auditorium at approximately 9:00 AM so that I could assist Holy Rosary Catholic Church in the set-up, serving of family members and guests, and the break-down for a funeral being held at 11:00. Periodically, I checked outside to make sure that I was not interfering with / taking away from citizens of and / or visitors to Bozeman from being able to park and there was never a line of vehicles in front of the auditorium. You may or may not be able to imagine my surprise and disappointment when I received a copy of the citation on Monday, July 7th.....seven days after the "violation". In my opinion, you and / or your staff have never attended the ballet programs that occur every year, the symphony that has performances or the many music programs that are held at the auditorium in Bozeman annually; the majority of which run closer to four hours and I have never been given a ticket for attending any of those events. I also imagine that neither I nor any of the attendees would because of the ramifications it would have on all of programs that are held throughout the year at Willson Auditorium and the backlash from the citizens of Bozeman. What I can not believe is how either insensitive or lack of intelligence the parking officer, or maybe possibly you, could have for giving someone attending a funeral a parking citation and if they are not sure; look at all the funeral parking signs around Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Also, in your letter dated June 26th, it states that I have TEN business days to pay the fine or "failure to pay or contest this citation within 10 business days of issuance may result in an additional $20 fine....". The letter is dated June 26th and I just received it on July 7th. Is this another example of insensitivity or are you anxious to get the extra twenty dollars? In closing, city government officials, including police officers, often express their concern why bonds do not pass or why they are not respected by the citizens of Bozeman and I would say this is a very good reason. Margaret Boylan 1�AIL_ cc: Terry Cunningham, Mayor of Bozeman Chuck Winn, City Manager of Bozeman CITATION CITATION #: 87979050 FINE: $23.50 PLATE #: 628171D VIOLATION:OVERTIME PARKING STATUTE:36.04.260 ISSUE DATE:06/25/2025 AT 3:30 PM PLATE STATE:MT ZONE:5972 VEH MAKE:GMC VEH MODEL:TERRAIN VEH COLOR:GREY BLOCK:311 STREET:W MAIN ST SIDE OF STREET: NOTES: OFFICER:P190 FEE SCHEDULE PAY BY 07/25/25: $23.50 THEREAFTER: $43.50 PAY ONLINE TODAY bozemancitations.rmcpay.com G jJ sr Parking Parking Section PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59715 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Phone:406-582-2337 June 26th, 2025 MARGARET & PAUL BOYLAN 1037 BOYLAN RD APT 4 Bozeman, MT 59715 A citation is attached on the other side of this notice which indicates the date, time, place and reason for which a citatior was issued to a vehicle registered to your name. DO NOT IGNORE THIS CITATION. Failure to pay or contest this citation within 10 business days of issuance may result in an additional $20 fee, fine increase up to$300 and may result in immobilization and/or/impoundment with related penalties, immobilization fees, court costs, and storage costs. DO NOT SEND CASH. Payment may be made by internet, mail or in person as follows: Internet: with Visa or Mastercard, at www.bozemancitations.rmcpay.com Mail: Check or Money Order payable to City of Bozeman, Citation Payment, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230 In Person: At City Hall, Finance Department, 121 N. Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, MT between 8am and 3pm, Monday through Friday. Appeals: If you wish to contest this citation, you must file an appeal within 10 business days of the initial citation by completing a form available at City Hall, or online at www.bozemancitations.rmcpay.com, or by sending a letter to the address listed above. Please include a copy of the ticket with the appeal. You will be notified of the appeal outcome within 21 business days by email.