HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-26 Public Comment - M. Campanelli - Professional Services Agreement for the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan From: Mark Camoanelli
To: Bozeman Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Professional Services Agreement for the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan
Date: Tuesday,January 27,2026 11:39:53 AM
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Greetings Commission,
I write regarding the action item on the Commission Agenda dated 27 Jan 2026, with subject
"Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with PORT
Architecture and Urbanism, LLC for the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan".
I note that in addition to this action item's noted strategic plan item:
STRATEGIC PLAN: 6.6 Habitat: Work with partner organizations to identify at-risk,
environmentally sensitive parcels contribute to water quality, wildlife corridors, and
wildlife habitat.
it is interesting that the city's strategic plan does not appear to have a "resiliency" line item,
say, in the "Safe, Welcoming Community" or "Well Planned City" sections. In particular,
myself, and many neighbors, may be concerned about the current FEMA flood map not
sufficiently representing the true 100- and 500-year flood risks to property. In particular, my
neighborhood has several renters in basement apartments in the flood zone who may not even
be aware that they should consider carrying flood insurance. I see this as a housing
affordability issue lying in wait and in disguise.
I also think that we have an early opportunity here to start better practicing urban forest
management along the creek corridor, engaging with neighbors and the scientific community
on ways to find a good balance between urban resilience and a creek's healthy natural state.
Furthermore,past public engagement about Bozeman Creek has suggested that neighbors
strongly prefer the idea of expanding the Bozeman Creek watercourse as a "natural-state"
extension of the Main St to the mountains trail system. I hope we can remain true to this
sentiment.
For the remainder of my public comment on this issue, I refer you to my recent Guest
Column in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle for my additional thoughts on how the Bozeman
Creek Vision Plan plan might evolve for better or
worse: htips://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/mark-campanelli-
the-Bozeman-creek-vision-plan-a-community-gold-mine/article_5708afa3-cl fa-4d99-b37c-
cfOcb79df956.html
Warmest regards,
Mark Campanelli
Bogert Park Neighbor