HomeMy WebLinkAboutSports complex Public Comment from McNeil family 3-6-14From:brian mcneil
To:Agenda; Jeff Graff
Subject:Bozeman Sports Park
Date:Thursday, March 06, 2014 7:22:56 AM
Dear TOP Committee and Bozeman City Commission
Wanted to take a moment to encourage this committee and Commission to strongly consider funding
the proposed sports park through our recently passed parks and trails bond.
As our family travels across the state of Montana for soccer tournaments, Montana Special Olympics,
and various other sporting events, it is very clear that the community of Bozeman is behind other
communities in our state with regard to supporting the demand for multi-use playing fields. The
Bozeman community currently has 10x the number of players in soccer and lacrosse than we did when
Bronken Sports Complex 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 and revenue for our city.
Sincerely,
The McNeil family