HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-11 Corr. to NW Director of Conservation Services, The Trust for Public LandMayor
Jeff Krauss
July 18, 2011
Joshua Alpert
Commissioners
NW Director of Conservation Services
Scan Becker
The Trust for Public Land
Cyndy Andrus
806 SW Broadway, Suite 300
Portland, Oregon 97205
Chris Mehl
CITY OF BOZEMAN
Carson Taylor
our City Manager's attention, I understand that your responses to this request will be
Dear Joshua:
121 North Rouse
007 Manager
P.O. Box 1230
Chris A. Kukulski
Bozeman, MI'59771
This request will continue in effect for any advice you offer or presentations
By this letter, The City of Bozeman officially requests technical advice and
Phone. (406) 582-2320
assistance from your organization in connection with our efforts to develop a program
Fax: (406) 582-2344
TDD: (406) 582-2301
to finance land conservation and recreation and a potential related ballot measure.
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As part of your advice and assistance, I understand you may conduct public opinion
research, study local laws and recent elections, and evaluate the feasibility of
acquisition, in fee or through conservation easements, of key properties.
Mayor
Jeff Krauss
We are interested not only in the factual information that you can provide to
us, but also your organization's opinions and recommendations on public funding
Commissioners
measures available to us and strategies to enact such measures. That would include
Scan Becker
understanding the public's priorities and attitudes regarding land conservation and
Cyndy Andrus
other issues currently facing Bozeman and how the public would respond to different
Chris Mehl
methods of presenting those issues. Although your submissions will be directed to
Carson Taylor
our City Manager's attention, I understand that your responses to this request will be
for the general use of The City of Bozeman.
007 Manager
Chris A. Kukulski
This request will continue in effect for any advice you offer or presentations
you submit related to such matters. In addition, we would like to take this opportunity
Core Values
to request that you continue to be available to provide technical advice and
III teg]"i ty: Be konest, hard-
assistance in this area and on related matters in the future,
working, reliable and
accountable to the public.
1,eadership: Take
Thank you for your organization's contribution to the work of The City of
initiative, bead by example, and
Bozeman,
be open to innovative ideas.
SerViC(.': Work unselfishly
for our connnionity and its
citizens. Sincerely,
Teaurtwork: Respect
others, Nvelcorne citizen
involvemeni, and work together
to achieve the best result.
Chris A. Kukulski
Bozeman City Manager