HomeMy WebLinkAboutSports complex Public Comment from Patrick Lewis 3-14From:Lewis, Patrick G
To:Agenda; Jeff Graff
Cc:jlewis2521@aol.com
Subject:Bozeman Sports Park
Date:Friday, February 28, 2014 3:22:15 PM
Dear TOP committee and Bozeman City Commission,
As a lifelong Bozeman resident, and a father of 4, I urge you to strongly consider the opportunity
before you. Bozeman is an amazing place to live, recreate, and raise a family. It has changed in my
45 years, but I can remember being one of the first kids that was given the opportunity to play
baseball at Christie Fields. What was a vacant field on the edge of town 35 years ago, is still a hub
of the little league baseball community, and lions club football, giving thousands of kids an
opportunity to play an organized sport. We need to thank the individuals that had the foresight back
then to develop that park. You also have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy to the future of
Bozeman, and the many people that will call this place home.
My wife and I find ourselves going in 4 different directions to different parks and gyms shuttling kids
to their different activities. I have had to submit an application at midnight on the first of August to
make sure my kids basketball and soccer teams had a gym to practice in during the dead of winter.
Once developed, this sports park could alleviate some of the issues with finding that type of space,
and also allow different age groups of kids to be centrally located at one place. This Park could meet
the needs of today’s kids, and also meet the needs of the future growth of Bozeman.
We also find ourselves traveling to tournaments in many different towns around the state and
country. These events bring many teams and families to their host communities spending money on
food, lodging and shopping. This sports park has the ability to pay the community and its businesses
back many times over.
Thank you for your consideration on this Sports Park. 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 for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Patrick G. Lewis
Claridge-Lewis Group
Assistant Vice President, Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
2200 W. Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59718
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patrick.g.lewis@morganstanley.com
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