HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-26 Public Comment - M. Osman - Demolition Code From: Mary Lou Osman
To: Bozeman Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Demolition Code
Date: Friday,June 12,2026 7:22:11 AM
CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
To HPBA, City staff and the Commission, I am deeply concerned about the ease of demolition
of ANY home within the NCOD, or the historical neighborhoods...just wait 2 years and tear it
down! And so,bit by bit we lose our history, our unique character,what most of us love about
Bozeman. I don't think people take visitors for a walk among the neighborhoods near
Costco. Why haven't you hired a new officer for the HPBA? That is a job for someone who
values what we have, not for an over-worked city staff member. I live in the Bon Ton Historic
Neighborhood and constantly hear from neighbors that they believe all of this has protections
that they can count on. They seem to think there are regulations to protect our history and
beautiful neighborhoods. But they are very weak and need to be enforceable and replacement
homes should be sympathetic to the neighborhoods. That's what most residents expect. We
have maintained the homes,the trees,the beauty and character of Bozeman, all with the belief
that the city supports us. Please, support us in continuing to invest in the town we love. Keep
hope alive, Mary Lou Osman