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Carbon County approves historic-preservation services agreement with local historical society
Summary
The county approved a 2025–2026 professional services agreement with the Carbon County Historical Society; commissioners asked staff to limit the society’s role to preservation matters and avoid broader land-use or housing policy issues.
At 11:00 a.m. on Dec. 11, 2025, the Carbon County commissioners approved a 2025–2026 Professional Services Agreement with the Carbon County Historical Society.
Red Lodge Mayor Dave Westwood, Historic Preservation Officer Rebecca Van Horn, and Brittany Dimich presented background on the Society’s recent work, including a 100-year conservation district easement for a property in Joliet, a submitted letter to the City of Red Lodge concerning a proposed Lions Park ice rink, grant-seeking efforts for the museum, and upcoming events. Commissioner Bill Bullock moved to approve the agreement; Commissioner Scott Blain seconded and the motion carried.
During discussion, commissioners asked that Rebecca Van Horn and the Historical Society focus on preservation-specific activities rather than broader land-use planning or housing affordability topics outside the scope of historic-preservation work. Commissioners also clarified that the Cedarwood is not a historic property and that a proposed new consolidated campus would not be treated as historic for preservation purposes. The board indicated it would address concerns about an individual listing a public title of "Carbon County Historian" on a social-media page in a private conversation with the Society.
