HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-25 Public Comment - S. Helfrich - BT and Cottonwood Historic districtsFrom:Sarah Helfrich
To:agenda@bozeman.net; Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]BT and Cottonwood Historic districts
Date:Tuesday, November 18, 2025 11:33:26 AM
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The job of the city commission is to listen to the public and enact the sentiments of the residents. There seems to be
no question that the residents of the historic district and the entire core of Bozeman is dissatisfied with the way the
city is allowing development in the core of our town.
Under the guise of affordable housing the historic neighborhoods are eroding. In my opinion it all started with the
Black Olive. Then it seeped into the north side with “Andy Town”.
Ask yourself if this has helped the affordable housing issue. My thought is no. Reading the costs or recent builds
not at all. This conflict between residents and the townspeople of Bozeman began 25 years ago. It continues today.
Tonight the commission has a chance to do something for Bozeman. We, the members of the community have
attended and spoken at meetings, written numerous letters and hosted neighborhood walk throughs. You have hired
study experts and have listened for months and months about the benefits of designating the Bon Ton area and
Cottonwood neighborhood as RA. These are benefits for the whole city. Bozeman is proud of their historic homes
and beautiful neighborhoods. Do the right thing.
Take a move forward tonight with a RA code designation for these historic areas It shows your commitment to what
historical preservation means. It shows that you listen to your community. It shows that you can do the ethical
thing.
Sarah Helfrich
Bozeman resident of 45 years