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Commission schedules winter festival permit and supports reappointment to Board of Adjustments

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The Commission agreed to place a special event permit for the February 21, 2026 Winter Festival (Kennedy Commons) on the agenda and supported reappointing Jerry Arneson to the Board of Adjustments; routine public comment closed and the work session adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

The Commission approved placing Discover Anaconda’s special event request for the Winter Festival ("Skating with a Princess") on a future agenda; Discover Anaconda’s Ruth Moen said the event will include hot dogs and hot cocoa and is weather‑dependent. Commissioners indicated support for keeping holiday lights in place to improve the event atmosphere.

Chair Kevin Hart endorsed reappointing Jerry Arneson to the Board of Adjustments and asked that the reappointment be placed on an upcoming agenda; there was no public opposition. Final public comment included a request for wildlife caution signage near popular walking paths and encouragement for residents to subscribe to commission notices. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.