Community Participation in City Boards & Commissions

This five-member board hears and decides appeals regarding zoning matters in association with the Building Department. 

• Staggered five year terms
• Meets as needed in a City Complex meeting room

The five-member board serves in an advisory role to City Council and Airport Manager in developing, maintaining, and operating the Southeast Colorado Regional Airport. Council provides liaison. 

• Five-year terms
• Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the SE Colorado Regional Airport

An independent board, it establishes policy and direction for ARPA and provides guidance to ARPA staff. The Board is also responsible for developing ARPA’s short‐term and long‐term plans. Council appoints two members to serve on behalf of Lamar, may be a community member and council member. 

• Four-year terms
• Meets as scheduled in annual resolutions at the ARPA office

The five-member board guides historic preservation efforts and reviews applications for historic designation. Council provides liaison. 

• Three-year terms
• Meets 3rd Tuesday in Jan, Apr, July, and Oct (and as otherwise needed) at 7:00 AM in the City Complex Conference Room

The five-member board approves the payment of Certificates of Participation for renovation of Community Building.

• Ten-year terms
• Meets annually and as needed

The Lamar Housing Authority is an aligned non-profit. The five-member board serves as a policy setting body for HUD housing. Council appoints board members and provides a liaison. 

• Five-year terms
• Meets monthly, 3rd Monday at noon

Lamar's Main Street community board, Lamar Partnership, Inc. (LPI) is a 501c3 non-profit that aligns itself with the City of Lamar to reenergize our Main Street district. More information on LPI is available at www.mainstreetlamar.com.

The Board can include up to 15 members plus ex officio representatives of aligning government and community agencies. 

LPI Board application

The aligned five-member board is responsible for the development, production, purchase, and distribution of electricity at Lamar Light & Power. Council provides liaison and appoints LUB members. 

• Five-year terms
• Meets monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at noon at the Lamar Light & Power Building

The five-member board serves in an advisory role in creating and maintain a modern, accessible municipal library that serves as a gateway of information to the citizens of Lamar. Council appoints members and provides a liaison. 

• Five-year terms
• Meets monthly on the 3rd Monday at 11:30 AM in the Library Huddleston-Butler Conference Room.

The five-member board (plus two permanent members from Lamar Schools and Lamar Community College) serves in an advisory role to the City Council and Parks & Recreation Department Director regards to the parks and recreation programs of the City. Council provides liaison. 

• Three-year terms
• Meets every 3rd Monday at 7:00 PM at the Community Building

The seven-member board includes two incumbent City Council members who are voting members. The Board is responsible for the development and implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Development Plan. It advises the City Council on zoning and land use matters to recommend changes to City’s zoning code that are needed to improve the appearance, safety, and functionality of the City for the residents and businesses. 

• Five-year terms
• Meets as needed in City Complex meeting room

The five-member board addresses issues and concerns related to the Lamar Fire and Police Departments. Council provides liaison. 

• Four-year terms
• Meets 3rd Thursday at 7:00 PM each month at Huddleston Butler Conference Room (Library)
• Requires separate application with background check.  Use this application: Public Safety Board Application

The seven-member board develops the plans for the preservation, propagation, maintenance, and care of the trees for the City of Lamar. Plans and implements Arbor Day activities each April. Council provides liaison. 

• Three-year terms
• Meets as needed

The five-member board hears and decides appeals of interpretations of the City’s Building Code that are made by the Administrative Official.

• Five-year terms
• Meets as needed in City Complex meeting room

The five-member board determines the disbursement of funds for victims and witnesses of crimes and related Police Department Expenses. Council provides liaison. 

• Three-year terms
• Meets as needed in City Complex Conference Room

The five-member board serves in an advisory capacity to City Council and the Water and Waste Water Department Director. The board hears and makes decisions with matters related to City’s water rights, the Frying Pan-Arkansas River Project, long range planning for development and conservation of adequate raw water supply for the City. Council provides liaison. 

• Five-year terms
• Meets monthly on the 1st Thursday at 5:00 PM