The City of Steamboat Springs has openings on seven boards and commissions. Here is the list:
- Urban Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee (URAAC)
- Parks & Recreation Commission
- Planning Commission
- Local Marketing District
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Board of Adjustment
- Ice Rink Advisory Committee
The list is at SteamboatSprings.net
Here is the press release from the City of Steamboat Springs; Feb. 28, 2023.
Serve Your City By Applying For A Board/Commission
URAAC, Parks & Recreation, Planning, LMD & Others Seek Applicants
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-February 28, 2023-Looking for how you can make a different in the community you live? It’s rather quite easy! The city is looking for individuals to serve on the following boards/commissions. Not only will it be rewarding, but your community will thank you!
“This is your opportunity to help guide the future direction of our community,” said City Manager Gary Suiter. “If you’re experienced or passionate about recreation, air accessibility, planning and development, or historic preservation, we have an opening for you. I encourage our citizens to get involved and make a difference!”
The following board/commission/committee openings are accepting applications to serve your community.
Urban Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee (URAAC)
The URAAC role is to make recommendations to the Steamboat Springs Redevelopment Authority (SSRA) on how to appropriate URA funds on matters related to the implementation of the Base Area Reinvestment Plan.
Projects include the redevelopment of Ski Time Square Drive, a public-private partnership to update the Gondola Transit Center and extending the base area promenade North and South. URAAC has four vacancies it is looking to fill include two (2) community members at large, one (1) development community representative and one (1) base area business person.
| Business Person
URA Base Area |
Community Member
At-Large |
Development Community
Representative |
| Owner or agent of an owner of a business or property in the URA Base Area. | A full-time resident of Steamboat Springs, preferably with professional expertise and/or technical interest in the Base Area. | An owner/developer of property within the URA Base Area with imminent (re)development potential or an agent of an owner/developer. |
Parks & Recreation Commission
This commission serves as an advisory board to City Council and promotes an enhanced quality of life by offering a broad range of safe and accessible resources including parks, open space, trails, and recreational services and facilities. The Parks & Rec Commission is seeking individuals to fill three, regular two-year terms. Interviews are currently scheduled for March 21.
Planning Commission
Planning Commission is a permanent committee appointed by City Council to review and act on issues and policies related to long-range planning, land use regulations, and community development. The Commission has two regular, three-year positions open with terms expiring March 31, 2026.
Local Marketing District
The LMD oversees funds directed toward providing commercial air service into the Yampa Valley Regional Airport. The five-member board is appointed by City Council from the LMD district to serve four-year terms. Applicants must live within the LMD district boundaries. One seat is open with a term expiring March 2027.
Historic Preservation Commission
HPC conducts monthly meetings where it considers requests for design review, reviews nominations of buildings for listing on the City of Steamboat Springs Register of Historic Places, recommendations to City Council on preservation related topics, recommends on National Register nominations, and conducts review and approval of Colorado State Income Tax Credits for qualified restorations. HPC is looking for four individuals to fill three regular three-year positions and one alternate three-year position with all terms expiring March 31, 2026.
Board of Adjustment
The BOA reviews requests for adjustments to standards related to single-family homes, duplexes, signage, and floodplains. The board has two regular, three-year term positions (March 31, 2026) and one alternate, three-year seat (March 31, 2025) open.
Ice Rink Advisory Committee
IRAC advises the Parks & Recreation Commission and staff on matters relating to the Howelsen Ice Arena and related programing. The committee has three, two-year seats available which expire in March 2025. Interviews are scheduled for April 12.
The deadline to apply for open seats is March 15 with the exception of IRAC which is March 31. Interested parties can find applications HERE and submissions can be emailed or dropped off at City Hall to Laura Egger. All serving members receive a Howelsen Hill Family Ski Pass and Planning Commission members also receive a Haymaker Golf Pass.