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Lake County commissioners appoint volunteers to tourism, planning and adjustment panels
Summary
At the Jan. 24 meeting the board approved multiple volunteer appointments — tourism panel, board of adjustment, planning commission and related advisory bodies — and discussed the roles and workloads for each board.
Lake County commissioners approved several volunteer appointments Jan. 24, filling seats on the tourism panel, the board of adjustment, and the planning commission, and discussed the roles, expected meeting frequency and expertise needed for each board.
The community planning and development director, Anne Schneider, presented staff recommendations and explained the boards’ statutory roles under Title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Schneider told commissioners that the board of adjustment hears land-use appeals and can grant variances from the land development code, while the planning commission advises the board on land-use applications and runs public hearings.
Appointments and outcomes
- Tourism panel: Commissioners approved the appointment of Stuart Francone (identified in the record as a 15-year Leadville resident and member of the Historic Preservation Commission) and Kristen Bradfield (marketing background). Motion passed unanimously, 3–0.
- Board of Adjustment: The board reappointed Amy Tate as a regular member and appointed Sarah Mudge and Hal Edwards as regular members, with Adam Froge (appears as alternate spelling in packet) named as an alternate to be acclimated to the board. Schneider said the board of adjustment generally meets three to four times per year.
- Planning Commission: The board reappointed Heather Lynn and promoted Jason Marufo from alternate to regular member; it also appointed David Jurich and Ryan Hill as alternates.
Why it matters: These volunteer bodies carry out technical, quasi-judicial and advisory duties—reviewing variances and appeals (board of adjustment), advising on land use and running joint public hearings (planning commission), and promoting visitation and economic activity (tourism panel). Members’ expertise and availability affect how quickly and smoothly land-use matters and tourism initiatives move through review.
Commissioner and staff discussion: Commissioners asked how alternates are used, who decides whether a candidate is a regular member or alternate, and how often boards meet. Schneider and staff said alternates participate fully in discussion but vote only when a regular member is absent. Commissioners stressed the value of combining experienced volunteers with newcomers to maintain continuity and introduce fresh perspectives.
Next steps: Staff will finalize appointment paperwork and include the new rosters in the county’s annual appointments resolution and public records. Training for newly appointed volunteers and an orientation schedule for boards were discussed.
Ending: Commissioners approved the slate of candidates by unanimous votes and asked staff to follow up with orientation and scheduling details for the new members.
