HomeMy WebLinkAboutDELIBERATION re Planning Commission 2 seatsJEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Chelsea Pronovost,Interim Director,Community Development
Joel Peterson,Associate Planner,Community Development
DATE: November 24,2025
SUBJECT: Deliberation and Appointment of Volunteers to Two Vacant Planning Commission
Seats,District 1 and District 3.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Resolution 54-97 provides for a nine-member Planning Commission, equally representing three Districts and
having staggered 4-year terms. This year,the resignation of Ahren Stroming left an unexpired term for
District 1 to March, 2028; and the resignation of Richard Hull, who moved out of the county, leaving an
unexpired term for District 3 to March, 2029. The Board appoints members of the Planning Commission
after deliberation on the regular agenda.
Pursuant to Planning Commission Bylaws Section 2,the notice of vacancies and request for application
were advertised multiple times in the paper of record, July through October, 2025. The length of advertising
time was due to not quickly receiving applications. Three applications for District 1 and three applications
for District 3 were eventually received by the first week of November. Six interviews were held in
November.
ANALYSIS:
It is typically difficult to find people to serve a four-year term on the Planning Commission. The current
body is in the midst of extensive public outreach, hearings, and recommendations addressing the
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Consistency of the planning body at this time would be beneficial.
The procedures of appointing Planning Commission members are promulgated by the Board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the County's General Fund from this decision. The Planning Commission serves
on a voluntary basis, and are provided a$50 stipend for attendance,participation in meetings, and being
active in the community. Planning Commission funds are provided by the Board and administered by
Community Development.
RECOMMENDATION:
Community Development recommends the Board deliberate on the six applicants and appoint two people,
one each to Planning Commission seats District 1 and District 3.
REVIEWED BY:
Josh D. Peters, County Administrator Date
11/18/2025