HomeMy WebLinkAboutSports complex Public Comment from Terri Losty 3-6-14From:Jeff Graff
To:Agenda
Subject:FW: Bozeman Youth Sports Complex
Date:Thursday, March 06, 2014 1:22:48 PM
From: Terri Losty [mailto:lostylt@msn.com] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 11:57 AMTo: Jeff GraffSubject: Bozeman Youth Sports Complex 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. One of the reasons
we moved to Bozeman is that it is an amazing place to live for many reasons, and
I hope that as you consider funding the sports park that you do so at a level
that reflects this quality.
I have three children, all involved in youth sports. Having attended numerous
soccer tournaments throughout the state one thing is glaringly apparent;
Bozeman is significantly behind other cities in our state in providing for multi-
use playing fields and sporting complexes. This pertains to soccer, lacrosse,
football, softball and baseball. For example, Bozeman's growth over the past 15
years has seen a 10x growth in the number of players in soccer and lacrosse.
The Bronken complex, which was donated to service 300 players, is no longer
adequate to facilitate Bozeman's burgeoning youth soccer and lacrosse culture.
In addition, there is no complex for girls youth softball and the youth
baseball/football facility (Christie Fields) is laughable. Developing a sports park
that meets current needs and recognizes the continued and inevitable growth of
Bozeman and youth sports would go a long way in recognizing the importance of
youth sports for our children's development.
The development a high quality sports park capable of hosting large
tournaments is imperative if Bozeman is to compete with other cities for the
countless tourism-related dollars associated with these types of tournaments.
Thank you for considering this matter and for your commitment to Bozeman's
Parks and Trails. I am asking that you cast your support to fund a high quality
sports park that will reflect a commitment to our youth.
Sincerely,
Terri Losty