HomeMy WebLinkAboutSports complex Public Comment from Deborah Greene 3-14From:Deborah Greene
To:Agenda; Jeff Graff
Subject:Bozeman Sports Park
Date:Friday, February 28, 2014 10:12:10 AM
February 28, 2013
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.
Sincerely,
Deborah Greene