HomeMy WebLinkAboutSports complex Public Comment from Walter Rivers 3-6-14From:Walter Rivers
To:Agenda
Cc:Jeff Graff
Subject:Bozeman Sports Park equals great opportunity for all!
Date:Thursday, March 06, 2014 10:01:17 AM
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,
Walter "Gator" Rivers
ABR, GRI, Resort, International Collection
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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