HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.SON.CommissionerHandoutPhone: 406-582-2274 Fax: 406-582-2263 Email: abrekke@bozeman.net Neighborhoods Program 20 East Olive Street P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771-1230 1. Increase neighborhood representation in the City to existing neighborhood groups and HOAs. 2. Improve communication efforts with City neighborhood groups and City Commission. 3. Continue working with the City to support, improve and build the Neighborhoods Program. 2014 INC Goals Bozeman Inter-Neighborhood Council (INC) The responsibility of being acquainted is simple and rewarding. Allyson Brekke Neighborhood Planner 2013 State of Neighborhoods Address INC Mission The INC shall provide a forum for recognized neighborhood associations to come together, share information and make recommendations to the city. The INC shall also provide a forum for non-recognized neighborhood associations, neighborhood groups and city agencies to communicate with recognized and non-recognized neighborhood organizations and groups. Jennifer Rockne INC Chair Email: jennifer@amiba.net
INC Items of Priority for Commission Consideration Make sure neighborhood associations are involved with initial planning stages of park events and obtain neighborhood buy-in. Increase City cross-department communication throughout the public assembly and park event per-mitting application process to ensure the events com-ply with the conditions of their permits. Encourage City to invite an INC subcommittee to participate in reviewing the public assembly and park event permitting application process to better address neighborhood concerns. Review the current noise ordinance for deficiencies and to improve proper enforcement. Accommodate or encourage alternative transporta-tion modes to events. Urge City to better coordinate with other commu-nity organizations that host events within City limits. Medium PriorityMedium Priority 4. 4. 4. Commercial fringe and impact on adja-cent neighborhoods Review the current noise ordinance for deficiencies and improvements. Continue funding for Streamline and encourage and support alternative transportation. Encourage Police to have a presence with the pedestrian traffic leaving the bars. Support community education on preventable frequent crime. 5. 5. 5. Preserve and protect the community’s natural resources to ensure their enjoy-ment and quality of life. High Priority High Priority 1. 1. 1. Rental properties and absentee prop-erty owners/landlords Maintain funding and support for the Good Neighbor Committee, a “town and gown” effort between the City and MSU. Maintain funding and support for the new Po-lice Community Resource Officer and Code Com-pliance Officer positions in the Police Support Services Division. Support the City’s Rental Safety Initiative so community residents aren’t forced to live in sub-standard housing. Encourage a variety of housing options when possible (higher density, apartments, etc). Develop a City program that urges property owner and manager accountability. 2. 2. 2. Neighborhood street traffic and public transportation services Continue innovative solutions for transporta-tion network. Monitor new traffic solutions to ensure they are addressing the original traffic problem and not creating new ones. Continue City support of Streamline to help expand routes. Increase East-West bicycle route options. Improve visibility and safety of pedestrian crossings. 3. 3. 3. Public assembly and park event per-mitting within City boundaries and impact on neighborhoods. Encourage City to disperse the voter approved park bond funds to benefit all neighborhoods. Actively support community groups that are focused on creating and completing trail corridors. Provide City support to enhancement projects that are focused on improving the natural re-sources in our neighborhoods. Low Priority Low Priority 6. 6. 6. Potential increase in train traffic through City of Bozeman City should stay involve with the state and fed-eral discussions and decisions about the potential increase of train traffic. Keep INC involved in any Commission-level discussion about the train traffic topic. 7. 7. 7. Streetscape and infrastructure im-provements in neighborhoods Keep streetscape and infrastructure projects a funding priority by keeping on the CIP list. Put aside City money for deferred maintenance improvements. 8. 8. 8. Dog behavior - not really a dog issue, but an owner issue Support the hiring of one additional Animal Control Officer within the Police Department. Continue to increase accessible, dog-friendly spaces throughout the City as population grows. Owner education and outreach through a part-nership(s) with the City, animal shelters and other community stakeholders.