HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-25 Public Comment - A. Thompson - Hotel Proposal between S Bozeman and S Rouse AveFrom:Amelia Thompson
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Hotel Proposal between S Bozeman and S Rouse Ave
Date:Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:13:53 AM
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To the city commission:
I am Amelia D Thompson, residing at 1625 Tschache Ln Unit 302 here in Bozeman, Montana.
I am also a nine-year full-time employee and baking manager at Cafe M at 777 East MainStreet in Bozeman.
I write to urge consistent enforcement of two well-established policies in the Bozeman
MunicipalCode that govern how downtown development occurs: (1) the requirement that new projects
develop parking to meet new demand, and (2) the 35-foot setback from Bozeman Creek. Bothpolicies were in effect when the applicant acquired the
subject property and both continue to protect the long-term health, balance, and sustainabilityof Bozeman’s urban core. As a partner if, friend to members, and a patron to the Last Best
Comedy community I am concerned that a lack of adherence to these policies will negativelyeffect this local business.
LBC depends on local traffic, Bozeman people who want to see high quality entertainment.
The other businesses close by also rely on and/or benefit from this parking area in particular:Tarantino’s Pizza, The Pour House, Roly Poly Coffee, Zebra, the number of small business
offices and spaces in The Bozeman building in the floors above the main level. Removing nearparking impacts unique and growing Bozeman-based businesses.
As a long time (since 2016) employee working for Cafe M a few blocks down, and as a
partner, colleague and friend of many who work with and for LBC, Roly Poly and a number ofbusinesses on the block of The Bozeman, it is clear year after year that parking is a precious
commodity for every single downtown business. We do not need another downtown hotel atthis time. I oppose the approval of this project proposal and encourage the city commission to
once again vote not to move forward with this project based on all stated above.
Thank you for your time,
Amelia Thompsonamelia.darlynne@gmail.com
(406) 580-2300
1625 Tschache Ln Unit 302
Bozeman, MT 59718