The Yellowstone County Commissioner Meeting held on June 13, 2023, focused on a public hearing regarding the potential expansion of the Rural Special Improvement District (RSID) 846M, which would impact residents of the O'Donnell Subdivision. The meeting began with an invitation for public comments, allowing residents to express their views on the proposed expansion.
During the hearing, several residents voiced their concerns. Andrea Dolls, a resident of O'Donnell, highlighted that access to the park in question is limited, as the roads leading to it are private drives. She emphasized that many residents have already developed their properties and do not see the benefit of the park's development, suggesting that if the Skycrest residents wish to develop it, they should do so independently without involving O'Donnell residents.
Following the public comments, Commissioner discussions ensued. A motion was made to reject the resolution for the RSID expansion, which would exempt O'Donnell residents from participation and associated costs. The motion received a second and was subsequently passed unanimously. Commissioners acknowledged the importance of local residents working together to address the park's development without imposing costs on those who do not benefit from it.
The meeting concluded with a call for any additional public comments on consent or filed agenda items, but no further comments were made. The commissioners expressed appreciation for the community's engagement and encouraged residents to collaborate on local solutions moving forward.