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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter of Support for Hyalite Canyon Road Plowing o�so2� October 6, 2014 i Custer and Gallatin National Forests 9;e1*-1 1883 �� Attn: Mariah Leuschen/RAC Application TlN ....Co 10 E. Babcock Bozeman, MT 59715 Mayor Jeff Krauss Re: Letter of Support for Hyalite Canyon Road Plowing—Friends of Hyalite Application for Secure Rural Schools Act Funding for the Winter of 2014-2015 Deputy Mayor Dear Sir or Madame: Carson Taylor On behalf of the City of Bozeman, I am writing in support of the Gallatin Commissioners Cyndy Andrus National Forest's (GNF) stated goal of improving and maintaining the Hyalite Clu•is Mehl Canyon Road to facilitate winter recreational use and Friends of Hyalite's efforts to I-Ho Pomeroy assist the GNF in achieving that goal. CITY OF BOZEMAN Plowing of the road over the past several seasons has proved immensely popular with winter visitors, including climbers,Nordic and backcountry skiers, ice 121 N. Rouse fisherman, sledders, and snowshoers. Without plowing, the road typically becomes P.O. Box 1230 impassable by mid-December and severely limits access to winter recreational Bozeman, MT 59771 opportunities that Hyalite Canyon offers. Year-round access to Bozeman's most utilized recreation area is critical to the community's quality of life, supports the areas Phone: (406) 582-2320 outdoor lifestyle and tourism-based economy. Fax: (406) 582-2344 The City of Bozeman respectfully requests that the Resource Advisory TDD: (406) 582-2301 Committee approve the Friend's of Hyalite's application for Secure Rural Schools www.bozeman•net Act funding to plow the Hyalite Canyon Road. Without the help of RAC funds and other partners,this service would be much diminished in the winter months. We ask Core Values that you continue the investment that you have made in the snowplowing for the community and all the users that enjoy that area. Please do not hesitate to contact me Integrity: Be honest, at (406) 582-2341 or ikraussgbozeman.net if you have any questions about this hard-working, reliable letter. I appreciate your consideration of the Friend's of Hyalite's application. and accountable to the public. Leadership: Take Sincerely, initiative, lead by example,and be open to 1 l_ innovative ideas. Jeffre Service: Work Y K. Krauss unselfishly for our Mayor community and its City of Bozeman citizens. Teamwork: Respect others,welcome citizen involvement,and work together to achieve the best result.