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NeighborhoodsMonday, January 25th, 2016 272 Monday, January 25th, 2016 2016 State of the Neighborhoods Jessica Johnson, Neighborhood Coordinator Jennifer Rockne, InterNeighborhood Council Chair 273 City of Bozeman Recognized Neighborhood Associations Eight Associations (& GROWING) BPNA: Bogert Park Neighborhood Association BCNA: Bozeman Creek Neighborhood Association 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 274 NENA SCAN BPNA MarLin BCNA SENA NHVN UNA Cooper Park Midtown Loyal Garden 275 About the Inter-Neighborhood Council (INC) Composed of delegates selected by each recognized neighborhood association, 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 city. 2015 Representatives: Jennifer Rockne (SCAN), Chair Joe Genovese (NHVN), Vice-Chair Bob Wall (SENA), Secretary-Treasurer Ginny Cowan (BCNA), Delegate Kirk Johnson (MarLin), Delegate Gail MacMillan (BPNA), Delegate David Chambers (NENA), Delegate Kathy Powell (UNA), Delegate 276 INC Mission Value of citizen involvement and the importance of neighborhood relations through effective and timely communication. INC fosters a sense of cooperation and understanding between neighborhoods. INC provides information to recognized neighborhood associations. 277 INC Vision “We envision the City of Bozeman as one in which every citizen feels informed about changes in their neighborhood and community …” 278 2015 Year in Review The 8 Neighborhood Associations represent 18% of the population. 10 Neighborhood Parties 8 Spring Clean-ups 10 Neighborhood Meetings 12 INC Meetings Input from Neighbors regarding: NCOD Transportation Master Plan Updates to Neighbors from: Public Works Community Development Parking Fire Police Neighborhood Representation Current Neighborhood Associations 18% NA w/ Cooper Park 22% Future Neighborhood Associations 78% 279 High priority Medium priority Low priority INC’s 2016 Priorities 280 INC’s High Priority 1.Rental Properties and Absentee Property Owners/Landlords Increase funding and support for the Good Neighbor Committee, a “town and gown” effort between the City and MSU. Maintain funding and support for the Police Community Resource Officer and Code Compliance Officer positions in the 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 including higher density developments where appropriate. Develop a City program that urges property owner and manager accountability. Address and explore the impact of VRBO & Air BnB’s on neighborhoods. 281 High priority Medium priority Low priority INC’s 2016 Priorities 280 INC’s High Priority 1.Rental Properties and Absentee Property Owners/Landlords Increase funding and support for the Good Neighbor Committee, a “town and gown” effort between the City and MSU. Maintain funding and support for the Police Community Resource Officer and Code Compliance Officer positions in the 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 including higher density developments where appropriate. Develop a City program that urges property owner and manager accountability. Address and explore the impact of VRBO & Air BnB’s on neighborhoods. 281 INC’s High Priority 3.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. Explore alternative funding mechanisms to SIDs –such as a local option gas tax -to better spread the burden across the entire community rather than particular residents. City should continue to provide incentives to encourage residents to repair sidewalks. 283 INC’s High Priority 4. NCOD “the Conservation Overlay District is not so much to protect historic architecture, but rather to protect the sense of community, rhythm of life and streetscape, and quality of life for the community members who live in those neighborhoods.” –Courtney Kramer Strive to retain historic districts and neighborhood character in the current NCOD area and potential new areas while recognizing the needs of a growing community. 284 INC’s Medium Priority 5.Commercial fringe and impact on adjacent neighborhoods Review the current noise ordinance for deficiencies and make improvements. Continue funding for Streamline and encourage and support alternative transportation Maintain the increased police presence with the pedestrian traffic leaving the bars. Support community education on preventable frequent crime (e.g. theft from motor vehicles, criminal mischief) Support full enforcement of alcohol related laws and encourage alcohol education initiatives with the community and MSU. 285 INC’s Medium Priority 6.Preserve and protect the community’s natural resources to ensure their enjoyment and quality of life City continues to support Sustainability programs that encourage businesses, citizens, and institutions to keep Bozeman as the Most Livable Place. 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 (eg. Gallatin Valley Land Trust, Trust for Public Lands, etc.). Provide City support to enhancement projects that are focused on improving the natural resources in our neighborhoods (eg. Mandeville Creek, Bozeman Creek Enhancement Project) Encourage the Adopt a Park Program through the City’s Park Department. 286 INC’s Low Priority 7. 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 Continue 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 Review the current noise ordinance for deficiencies and make improvements for better enforcement. Accommodate or encourage alternative transportation modes to events (eg. bicycle corrals, Streamline stops, off-site and off-street parking) Urge City to better coordinate with other community organizations that host events within City limits (Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Downtown Bozeman Partnership, MDT, etc.) 287 INC’s Low Priority 8. Make sure dogs have their day! 288 INC’s 2016 Goals 1.Increase neighborhood representation in the City to existing neighborhood groups and homeowner/condo associations. 2.Continue to improve communication efforts between City neighborhood groups and City Commission, City departments, and neighbors. 3.Continue working with the City to fully support, improve, and build the Neighborhoods Program. 289 THANK YOU! Remember, the power of neighbors –City should further engage neighborhoods in guiding the direction of the community. 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. 290 INC’s High Priority 2.Neighborhood street traffic and public transportation services Transportation Master Plan Continue innovative solutions for transportation 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. Improve visibility and safety of pedestrian crossings and intersections. Encourage other alternate modes of transportation. 282 INC’s High Priority 3.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. Explore alternative funding mechanisms to SIDs –such as a local option gas tax -to better spread the burden across the entire community rather than particular residents. City should continue to provide incentives to encourage residents to repair sidewalks. 283 INC’s High Priority 4. NCOD “the Conservation Overlay District is not so much to protect historic architecture, but rather to protect the sense of community, rhythm of life and streetscape, and quality of life for the community members who live in those neighborhoods.” –Courtney Kramer Strive to retain historic districts and neighborhood character in the current NCOD area and potential new areas while recognizing the needs of a growing community. 284 INC’s Medium Priority 5.Commercial fringe and impact on adjacent neighborhoods Review the current noise ordinance for deficiencies and make improvements. Continue funding for Streamline and encourage and support alternative transportation Maintain the increased police presence with the pedestrian traffic leaving the bars. Support community education on preventable frequent crime (e.g. theft from motor vehicles, criminal mischief) Support full enforcement of alcohol related laws and encourage alcohol education initiatives with the community and MSU. 285 INC’s Medium Priority 6.Preserve and protect the community’s natural resources to ensure their enjoyment and quality of life City continues to support Sustainability programs that encourage businesses, citizens, and institutions to keep Bozeman as the Most Livable Place. 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 (eg. Gallatin Valley Land Trust, Trust for Public Lands, etc.). Provide City support to enhancement projects that are focused on improving the natural resources in our neighborhoods (eg. Mandeville Creek, Bozeman Creek Enhancement Project) Encourage the Adopt a Park Program through the City’s Park Department. 286 INC’s Low Priority 7. 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 Continue 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 Review the current noise ordinance for deficiencies and make improvements for better enforcement. Accommodate or encourage alternative transportation modes to events (eg. bicycle corrals, Streamline stops, off-site and off-street parking) Urge City to better coordinate with other community organizations that host events within City limits (Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Downtown Bozeman Partnership, MDT, etc.) 287 INC’s Low Priority 8. Make sure dogs have their day! 288 INC’s 2016 Goals 1.Increase neighborhood representation in the City to existing neighborhood groups and homeowner/condo associations. 2.Continue to improve communication efforts between City neighborhood groups and City Commission, City departments, and neighbors. 3.Continue working with the City to fully support, improve, and build the Neighborhoods Program. 289 THANK YOU! Remember, the power of neighbors –City should further engage neighborhoods in guiding the direction of the community. 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. 290