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Park County departments report on extension programs, roads, recycling and staffing

Park County Board of Commissioners · May 26, 2026
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Summary

MSU Extension, public works, HR, the museum and planning each gave routine updates: AmeriCorps timing, upcoming road and culvert projects, a new metal recycling contract, staff transitions, and planning staff preparing sub-regulation reviews for public process.

Multiple county departments provided routine operational updates during the May 19 meeting.

MSU Extension staff said the office is reorganizing and preparing summer programs; AmeriCorps members will finish service July 15 and a new cohort starts Sept. 1. Extension staff also noted leadership program applications are open.

Public works reported several near-term projects: replacing a flooded sidewalk at the dispatch entrance in June, pursuing bids and planning to replace the Deep Creek culvert in August (pending permits), addressing Horse Street and a bypass bridge to reduce school-bus impacts, pothole patching and the start of Pine Creek millings in June. The department also noted a new metal recycling contract, work on a facility maintenance policy and collection-site improvements.

HR said four employees have their last day this Friday, two positions have already been filled and payroll cross-training is underway to ensure continuity.

The museum announced a board meeting and two open positions and promoted upcoming family-day and living-history events. Planning staff said they will engage communities regarding the Land Use Planning Act and move final subdivision regulation drafts to the attorney—s office before beginning formal public review.

No votes were tied to these updates; they were provided for informational and operational planning purposes.