HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-25 Public Comment - B. Cain - Re_ Fowler Commission Presentation & Work SessionFrom:Emily Kiely
To:beth4457@yahoo.com; Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL]Re: Fowler Commission Presentation & Work Session
Date:Monday, August 11, 2025 8:18:34 AM
HI Beth,
Thanks for your comment. I’m sending your message to public comment.
Emily Kiely | Community Engagement Coordinator
City of Bozeman
Office: 406-582-2274 | Cell: 406-595-6585
ekiely@bozeman.net
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From: Beth M m. <beth4457@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2025 2:38 PM
To: Emily Kiely <ekiely@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Re: Fowler Commission Presentation & Work Session
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Please share this letter with the commission:
August 9, 2025
Regarding the FOWLER project in Harvest Creek Bozeman, MT
I am a newer owning neighbor (2 years in November 2025) living at the end of Oliver Street within Harvest Creek.
Unfortunately, I was out of town with the recent meeting.
I encourage your committee to consider leaving dead ends as is.
Oliver Street being so close would be a danger to pedestrians and traffic… to connect it so close to the
entrance of this new road. Very young children are allowed to learn how to bicycle down Oliver Street because
it is a dead end.
I understand you’re at the close of plan completion. I only hope and pray that you listen to these serious traffic
concerns.
In addition, I am very concerned that the project plans suggest units being four stories high! This height does
not blend in with an existing 1-2 story neighborhood. This does not seem fair to the existing taxpayers in our
neighborhood .
I realize the need for low income housing and the city should look at that. If you want four stories, you should be
looking at some areas on the edge of Bozeman, but not directly in existing low height neighborhoods. That really
seems like a slam to existing community members that bought residences in this neighborhood.
So why did you choose this neighborhood to build four story units? A footprint is important and when it doesn’t
match what’s around, it sticks out like an eyesore.
Please consider these concerns. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Beth Cain
3273 Oliver Street
Bozeman, MT 59718
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On Aug 6, 2025, at 1:04 PM, Engage Bozeman <notifications@engagementhq.com> wrote:
Fowler Ave Connection Special Presentation &Fowler Housing Work Session
Hi Beth,
The City of Bozeman has completed the 60% design
phase for the Fowler Avenue Connection project and will
present the updated design to the City Commission on
Thursday, August 12, 2025 at 6 p.m. in theCommission Room at City Hall (121 N Rouse Ave).
Everyone is invited to attend this session. Detailed
information regarding the agenda can be found on the City
Commission website and is typically made available 72 hours
prior to the scheduled City Commission meeting.
This project will extend Fowler Avenue from Oak to Huffine
as a 2-lane minor arterial, featuring shared-use paths in both
directions, a roundabout at Annie and Durston, and a traffic
signal at Babcock.
Key changes from the 30% design phase from spring 2024,
include the removal of the landscaped median and a 36-foot
reduction in the proposed typical section by narrowing the
boulevards from Oak to Durston. Additional revisions include
fewer local street connections, the complete connection ofshared-use paths, and the introduction of traffic calming
measures.
The project will be completed in three phases: Oak to
Durston (final design in 2025, construction in 2026), Durstonto Babcock (final design in 2026, construction in 2027), and
Babcock to Huffine (final design in 2027, construction in
2028). During the presentation, staff will provide updates on
the design, cost estimates, and recent public engagement
results.
Additionally, a Fowler Housing Work Session will beheld as part of the same City Commission meeting.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reachout!
Emily Kiely, Community Engagement Coordinator
ekiely@bozeman | 406-582-2274
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