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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 State of the Neighborhoods Slides1/16/2014 1 2013 2013 State of State of Neighborhoods Neighborhoods Inter-Neighborhood Council and City of Bozeman Neighborhoods Program January 13, 2014 2013 State of Neighborhoods •Allyson Brekke, Neighborhood Planner •Staff liaison to the INC •Jennifer Rockne, INC Chair •President of South Central Area of Neighbors COB Recognized Neighborhood Associations •2013: Nine Associations (7 which are active) •BPNA: Bogert Park Neighborhood Association •BCNA: Bozeman Creek Neighborhood Association (non-compliant) CAN Cd Aii f Nihb (li )•CAN: Cascade Association of Neighbors (non-compliant) •MarLin: Marwyn-Lindley Neighbors •NHVN: New Hyalite View Network •NENA: Northeast Neighborhood Association •SCAN: South Central Association of Neighbors •SENA: Southeast Neighborhood Association •UNA: University Neighbors Association (approved in May 2013) CAN NENA SCAN BPNA MarLinNSCAN BCNA SENA NHVN UNA 1/16/2014 2 Neighborhood Groups NENA BPNA •Midtown North Neighborhood Midtown SCAN BCNA SENA UNA …about the Inter-Neighborhood Council (INC) •Composed of delegates selected by each recognized neighborhood association; •Serves as an advisory board to the City Commission; and •Provides a forum for recognized neighborhood associations to come together share information and make recommendations to the citytogether, share information and make recommendations to the city. •2013 Representatives: •Jennifer Rockne(SCAN), Chair •Gary Gullickson (BPNA), Vice-Chair •Bob Wall (SENA), Secretary-Treasurer •Jill Schaunaman (MarLin), Delegate •Chris Nixon (NENA), Delegate •Stephanie McDowell (NHVN), Delegate •Sharon Glick (UNA), Delegate INC Mission Value of citizen involvement and the importance of neighborhood relations through effective and timely communication. C f f i INC fosters a sense of cooperation and understanding between neighborhoods. INC provides information to recognized neighborhood associations. INC Vision “We envision the City of Bozeman as one in which every citizen feels informed one in which every citizen feels informed about changes in their neighborhood and community…” 1/16/2014 3 INC’s Items of Priority High priorityHigh priority Medium priorityMedium priorityMedium priorityMedium priority Low priorityLow priority INC’s High PriorityHigh Priority 1)Rental Properties and Absentee Property 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 Police Community Resource Officer and yCode Compliance Officer positions in the Police Support Services Division. Support the City’s Rental Safety Initiative so community residents aren’t forced to live in substandard housing. Encourage a variety of housing options when possible (higher density, apartments, etc). Develop a City program that urges property owner and manager accountability. INC’s High PriorityHigh Priority 2.Neighborhood street traffic and public transportation services Continue innovative solutions for transportation network. Monitor new traffic solutions to ensure they are addressing the 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. INC’s High PriorityHigh Priority 3.Public assembly and park event permitting within City boundaries and impact on neighborhoods Make sure neighborhood associations are involved with initial planning stages of park events and obtain neighborhood buy-in.buyin. Increase City cross-department communication throughout the public assembly and park event permitting application process to ensure the events comply 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. 1/16/2014 4 INC’s High PriorityHigh Priority 3.Public assembly and park event permitting within City boundaries and impact on neighborhoods Review the current noise ordinance for deficiencies and to improve proper enforcement. Accommodate or encourage alternative transportation modes to events. Urge City to better coordinate with other community organizations that host events within City limits. INC’s Medium Priority Medium Priority 4.Commercial fringe and impact on adjacent neighborhoods Review the current noise ordinance for deficiencies and improvements. Continue funding for Streamline and 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. INC’s Medium Priority Medium Priority 5.Preserve and protect the community’s natural resources to ensure their enjoyment and quality of life E Cit t di th t 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 resources in our neighborhoods. INC’s Low Priority Low Priority 6.Potential increase in train traffic through City of Bozeman City should stay involved with the state and federal discussions and decisions about the potential increase of train traffic. Keep INC involved in any Commission-level discussion about the train traffic topic. 1/16/2014 5 INC’s Low Priority Low Priority 7.Streetscape and infrastructure improvements in neighborhoods Keep streetscape and infrastructure projects a funding priority by keeping on the CIP list. Put aside City money for deferred maintenance improvements. INC’s Low Priority Low Priority 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 partnership(s) with the City, animal shelters and other community stakeholders. INC’s 2014 Goals 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 Thank you! Remember, the power of neighbors –City should further engage neighborhoods in guiding the direction of th it Consider INC’s priority list as the City develops yearly work plan and CIP priority lists. INC is an advisory board to the Commission –please include INC in future policy discussion.the community.