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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHyalite Canyon Road Plowing letter of support_7 Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brit Fontenot, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Revised Letter of Support for Hyalite Canyon Road Plowing – Friends of Hyalite Application for Secure Rural Schools Act Funding for Winter, 2014-2015 MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor Krauss to sign the revised letter of support for Hyalite Canyon Road Plowing – Friends of Hyalite Application for Secure Rural Schools Act Funding for Winter, 2014-2015. BACKGROUND: On October 6, 2014, the City Commission approved a letter of support for Plowing Hyalite Canyon Road in winter provides access to public lands and countless winter activities for residents and tourists alike, including, for ice climbers, the best and most accessible canyon wall ice in North America. Friends of Hyalite Canyon have requested that the original letter from the City be revised in support their funding application to the Forest Service to assist with funds for plowing the Hyalite Canyon Road this winter. According to the Friends of Hyalite Canyon, the revised letter will assist with multiple upcoming grants. UNRESOLVED ISSUES: There are no unresolved issues at this time. ALTERNATIVES: No alternatives are suggested. FISCAL EFFECTS: No fiscal effects have been identified. Attachments: Revised letter of Support for Hyalite Canyon Road Plowing – Friends of Hyalite Application for Secure Rural Schools Act Funding for Winter, 2014-2015. Report compiled on: October 27, 2014 Attachments: Revised Letter of Support October 6, 2014 Original Commission Packet Materials. 60 Mayor Jeff Krauss Deputy Mayor Carson Taylor Commissioners Cyndy Andrus Chris Mehl I-Ho Pomeroy CITY OF BOZEMAN 121 N. Rouse P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 Phone: (406) 582-2320 Fax: (406) 582-2344 TDD: (406) 582-2301 www.bozeman.net November 3, 2014 Custer and Gallatin National Forests Attn: Mariah Leuschen/RAC Application 10 E. Babcock Bozeman, MT 59715 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 To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the City of Bozeman, I am writing in support of the Gallatin National Forest’s (GNF) stated goal of improving and maintaining the Hyalite Canyon Road to facilitate winter recreational use and Friends of Hyalite’s efforts to assist the GNF in achieving that goal. The Bozeman Ice Festival is important to our community, tourism, and access. Plowing of the road over the past several seasons has proved immensely popular with winter visitors, including climbers, Nordic and backcountry skiers, ice fisherman, sledders, and snowshoers. Without plowing, the road typically becomes impassable by mid-December and severely limits access to winter recreational 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 outdoor lifestyle and tourism-based economy. The City of Bozeman respectfully requests that the Resource Advisory Committee approve the Friend’s of Hyalite’s application for Secure Rural Schools 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 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 at (406) 582-2341 or jkrauss@bozeman.net if you have any questions about this letter. I appreciate your consideration of the Friend’s of Hyalite’s application. Sincerely, Jeffrey K. Krauss Mayor City of Bozeman Core Values Integrity: Be honest, hard-working, reliable and accountable to the public. Leadership: Take initiative, lead by example, and be open to innovative ideas. Service: Work unselfishly for our community and its citizens. Teamwork: Respect others, welcome citizen involvement, and work together to achieve the best result. 61 Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brit Fontenot, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Hyalite Canyon Road Plowing – Friends of Hyalite Application for Secure Rural Schools Act Funding for Winter, 2014-2015 MEETING DATE: October 6, 2014 AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Mayor Krauss to sign the letter of support for Hyalite Canyon Road Plowing – Friends of Hyalite Application for Secure Rural Schools Act Funding for Winter, 2014-2015. BACKGROUND: Plowing Hyalite Canyon Road in winter provides access to public lands and countless winter activities for residents and tourists alike, including, for ice climbers, the best and most accessible canyon wall ice in North America. Friends of Hyalite Canyon have requested a letter from the City in support their funding application to the Forest Service to assist with funds for plowing the Hyalite Canyon Road this winter. UNRESOLVED ISSUES: There are no unresolved issues at this time. ALTERNATIVES: No alternatives are suggested. FISCAL EFFECTS: No fiscal effects have been identified. Attachments: Letter of Support for Hyalite Canyon Road Plowing – Friends of Hyalite Application for Secure Rural Schools Act Funding for Winter, 2014-2015. Report compiled on: September 26, 2014 4762 Mayor Jeff Krauss Deputy Mayor Carson Taylor Commissioners Cyndy Andrus Chris Mehl I-Ho Pomeroy CITY OF BOZEMAN 121 N. Rouse P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 Phone: (406) 582-2320 Fax: (406) 582-2344 TDD: (406) 582-2301 www.bozeman.net October 6, 2014 Custer and Gallatin National Forests Attn: Mariah Leuschen/RAC Application 10 E. Babcock Bozeman, MT 59715 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 Dear Sir or Madame: On behalf of the City of Bozeman, I am writing in support of the Gallatin National Forest’s (GNF) stated goal of improving and maintaining the Hyalite Canyon Road to facilitate winter recreational use and Friends of Hyalite’s efforts to assist the GNF in achieving that goal. Plowing of the road over the past several seasons has proved immensely popular with winter visitors, including climbers, Nordic and backcountry skiers, ice fisherman, sledders, and snowshoers. Without plowing, the road typically becomes impassable by mid-December and severely limits access to winter recreational 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 outdoor lifestyle and tourism-based economy. The City of Bozeman respectfully requests that the Resource Advisory Committee approve the Friend’s of Hyalite’s application for Secure Rural Schools 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 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 at (406) 582-2341 or jkrauss@bozeman.net if you have any questions about this letter. I appreciate your consideration of the Friend’s of Hyalite’s application. Sincerely, Jeffrey K. Krauss Mayor City of Bozeman Core Values Integrity: Be honest, hard-working, reliable and accountable to the public. Leadership: Take initiative, lead by example, and be open to innovative ideas. Service: Work unselfishly for our community and its citizens. Teamwork: Respect others, welcome citizen involvement, and work together to achieve the best result. 4863