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Historical association urges BOCC to reinstate county preservation board; legal and funding questions remain
Summary
The Grand County Historical Association presented a draft resolution to re-establish a county historic-preservation board. Commissioners signaled support in principle but asked staff and legal to refine the draft to clarify administration, funding and whether Planning Commission review is required; staff will return with a revised resolution and funding options.
Shanna Gan, executive director of the Grand County Historical Association, asked the Board of County Commissioners to reinstate a Grand County historical preservation board and presented a draft resolution. Legal counsel reviewed the draft and flagged provisions that incorrectly assigned administrative steps to the Planning Commission and a need to clarify whether the board would be county-funded, volunteer-run, or supported through a grant or intergovernmental agreement.
Commissioners and attendees discussed board composition (a proposed five-to-seven-member range), the possibility of starting smaller, administrative support and modest start-up funding (board discussion referenced a $5,000 initial operating figure), and potential eligibility for state preservation grants. Commissioners directed staff to work with the association and legal counsel to redraft the resolution with clearer administrative and funding language and to return with recommended edits and answers from state preservation staff.
