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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.
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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.