HomeMy WebLinkAboutSports complex Public Comment from Dana May 3-6-14From:Dana May
To:Agenda; Jeff Graff
Subject:Bozeman Multi- Use Sports Complex
Date:Wednesday, March 05, 2014 9:02:13 PM
Bozeman City Commision and TOP Committee Members -
My family has been involved with youth soccer in Bozeman since 2006. During that time,
we have traveled all over the Gallatin Valley to access practice fields, and have spent
hundreds of dollars in single "soccer game" Saturdays on food, gas, and lodging in
Missoula, Helena, Billings, Great Falls, and Kalispell.
The local soccer clubs have been growing exponentially at the younger levels and the
youth academy continues to produce high quality players that continue to play at
Bozeman High School and beyond at the college level. And yet, even after heralding
state champions year after year, we are unable to host a state tournament due to lack of
facilities. Our kids need a great place to practice and play that is connected to
neighborhoods and trails.
A sports complex would not only benefit the growing lacrosse and rugby programs, but
would be a tremendous boost to the Bozeman economy. While Missoula, Helena, Billings,
Great Falls, and Kalispell are nice places to visit every once in a while, people all over the
state desire to come to beautiful Bozeman. Hotels, restaurants, retailers, and Museum of
the Rockies (soccer players have little siblings that need something to do) would all
benefit from having hundreds of people in town over the weekend.
Thank you for all of your time and research in considering this exciting project. Please
vote in favor of the Multi-Use Sports Complex.
Dana May
419 Fieldstone Dr.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Dana May
(406)580-1433 (406)580-1433