Bozeman Creek Vision Plan

The See Bozeman Creek co-leader praised the city's collaboration with the citizens group, noting it has no economic stake and advocated including economic vitality as a plan goal because creek investment creates a destination and civic pride.

The local architect praised the plan but urged a hybrid flood solution instead of relying solely on Mill Ditch, raised concerns about tree removal, and suggested routing excess water to wetlands including the Indreland Preserve while protecting wildlife habitat.

Raised concerns about losing parking at City Hall and about vehicular access and emergency response on South Rouse if the street is converted to a greenway.

Warned about induced flooding from plugging and woody debris in the creek alternatives, urged attention to flood modeling amid climate change, and floated restoring the historic Story Mill headgate to split flows.

Daniel Cardi suggested the city integrate its sensitive lands protection plan and integrated water resources plan with the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan for ecological health.