HomeMy WebLinkAboutSports complex Public Comment from Shannon Fay 2-14From:Shannon Fay
To:Agenda
Subject:Support for multi use sports park
Date:Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:34:21 PM
Dear TOP Committee and Bozeman City Commission:
Bozeman is extremely lucky to have an opportunity to improve our
parks and trails system via our recently passed parks and trails bond.
Our town is unmatched in Montana as a high quality place to live and I
hope that as you consider funding the sports park that you do so at a
level that reflects that quality.
As you know we are significantly behind other communities in our state
with regard to supporting the demand for multi-use playing fields and
currently have 10x the number of players in soccer and lacrosse than
we did when Bronken fields was donated and developed 15 years ago to
service 300 players. We must develop a sports park that meets current
needs and recognizes the inevitable growth of our town and youth
sports.
The development of a high quality sports park that is capable of hosting
large statewide and regional tournaments is a must if we are to
compete with other cities for the millions of dollars of tourism related
revenue associated with youth and adult sport tournaments.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter and to your
commitment to Bozeman's Parks and Trails. I encourage you to cast
your support to fund at the greatest level possible a high quality sports
park that will reflect a commitment to our youth that will be a source
of pride for our city.
I grew up in Bozeman. I moved here in 1981 when I was 11 years old. I
would love to see such a sport park be built for my children to be able
to enjoy.
Sincerely, Shannon Fay