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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBozeman Creek Public Comment from David Perlstein 4-21-14From:dp To:Craig Woolard Cc:Chris Kukulski; Agenda Subject:Re: Creekside Park Date:Thursday, April 17, 2014 12:08:40 PM I keep thinking about this situation at Creekside Park. I am currently redoing sidewalks at the Blackmore Apartments. I am required under Sec. 34.04.020 to keep our sidewalks ‘in good order and repair’. This isn’t cheap but it is a requirement for all property owners to which we must comply. Property owners are liable to the city for all losses to the city or recoveries from the city for damages to person or property of others if they are not in good order and reasonably safe. I understand this and as landowners in the City of Bozeman we must abide. Using that, to which there are many, as an example, how come these burdens are not on the city to comply when the city has a 90 degree concrete wall that does not conform to FEDERAL standards? At the very least the wall should be cut to grade to comply to code. It’s unsafe, ugly and forces the water to move unnaturally towards Beall Street with a 12 inch wall above grade, that forces more water that direction. Where do you draw the burdens? David From: dp Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:06 AMTo: Craig WoolardSubject: Re: Creekside Park Craig, Thanks for your note. I just see a recurring issue at this corner, dilapidated wall that makes a ninety degree turn in the middle of a city (which FEMA has told me they have never seen anything like it). This problem can be fixed. I have been presented with many opinions and I have also presented solutions to the city specifically. Noting its location and that it’s a park, I just wonder after all these years why the city can’t be proactive. Is it gonna take a disaster to a property on Beall or a life safety issue to get this addressed? David From: Craig WoolardSent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 10:55 AMTo: dpCc: Chris KukulskiSubject: RE: Creekside Park Thanks David. While I have nothing to report specifically on the corner of Lamme and Rouse, we have been working very hard to address the city’s stormwater system, much of which impacts Bozeman Creek. There is a Commission meeting Monday night where we’ll be talking about some big stormwater policy and funding issues. You may want to attend. Craig. From: dp [mailto:davidperlstein@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 9:25 AMTo: Craig WoolardCc: Chris KukulskiSubject: Re: Creekside Park Hi Craig, Just checking in. I understand you’re busy. It is a big snow year and again a big risk of flooding. I just didn’t know if there were any updates with regard to the corner of Lamme and Rouse? David From: dpSent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 8:09 AMTo: cwoolard@bozeman.netCc: Chris KukulskiSubject: Creekside Park Craig, Just touching base with you in regards to Creekside Park. When we last spoke early last year (2013) you had said to have patience and see what unfolds. It is spring time again and I am wondering if you had any updates on the corner across from City Hall. Thanks in advance, David Perlstein http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/city/article_d6b2255c-b474-11e3-b395- 0019bb2963f4.html?sourceurl=homepage&sourceblk=top-story This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. All City of Bozeman emails are subject to the Right to Know provisions of Montana’s Constitution (Art. II, Sect. 9) and may be considered a “public record” per Sect. 2-6-202and Sect. 2-6-401, Montana Code Annotated. As such, this email, its sender and receiver, and the contents may be available for public disclosure and will be retained pursuant to theCity’s record retention policies. Emails that contain confidential information related to individual privacy may be protected from disclosure under law.