Woodland Park preservation committee approves bylaws without term limits

The Woodland Park Historical Preservation Committee voted in favor of amended bylaws that remove term limits for committee members and change the regular meeting date from Monday to Tuesday.

Staff presented two options after voters approved amending local rules to allow committees to set membership qualifications. Under "Option 1," the committee would remove any limit on the number of terms a member may serve; under "Option 2," the committee would specify a fixed term limit. City staff outlined the red-lined packet showing Option 1 language and said it reflects the voter-approved direction.

Committee discussion focused on a residency clause in the membership section that reads "must be residents of Woodland Park." Members noted the wording could unintentionally exclude ex officio seats such as a planning commissioner or a city council member who serve by virtue of office. After discussing practical recruitment issues—particularly for a youth seat—the committee agreed to keep the broader Option 1 language and to refine residency phrasing before the city council submission.

A motion to adopt Option 1 and to change the regular meeting day to Tuesday was moved and seconded, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote. The adopted packet will be forwarded to city council for final approval and signature. Staff said a clean copy will be circulated to members for signature before the council presentation.

Members indicated they want city staff to check the residency language and confirm whether any editorial revisions are needed before council consideration. The committee did not set additional conditions in committee minutes; direction to staff was to finalize wording and transmit the adopted draft to the council agenda.