City council elections are over, but the City of Littleton needs
residents to step forward to fill vacancies on a variety of boards
and commissions that help run the city.
The Littleton City Council is currently accepting applications
for board and commission vacancies.
“The boards and commissions are volunteers from the community
who really serve as a sounding board for the community on a wide
variety of issues and activities,” said Jim Woods, Littleton city
manager. “These volunteers really serve a very useful role to
giving the council input.”
Littleton has 13 boards and commissions, which guide city
services and processes in a variety of areas.
These positions are voluntary, and require attendance at regular
meetings, and advising council on specific items.
Board of Adjustment — A quasi-judicial body authorized to grant
zoning variances, allow land uses which are permitted by exception,
and hear appeals on administrative staff decisions.
Building Board of Appeals — Reviews building code issues and to
hear and make decisions on matters concerning the suspension and
revocation of licenses arising under the Uniform Building Code.
Election Commission — Appoints the election judges for each
precinct and has charge of all other activities in conducting
municipal elections.
Fine Arts Committee — Assists the city in the selection and
purchase of public arts, arranges periodic art shows at the
library, selects art and sculpture for the Littleton Center, and
reviews all art donations to the city.
Historical Preservation Board — Recommends policies, rules and
regulations relating to historic preservation; develops public
information and education programs, recommends buildings and sites
for landmark or other local historic designation status and acts
upon certificates of appropriateness on designated historic
buildings.
Housing Authority — Administers low and moderate income housing
programs for the city
Library Board — Assists the library director in planning for
library services in response to community needs.
Liquor Licensing Authority — Considers applications relating to
liquor or beer licenses. The board holds hearings regarding liquor
or beer code violations and possible suspension or revocation of
violators' licenses.
Museum Board — Responsibilities include review of Museum
programs, plans, and the annual budget. The Museum Board approves
all de accessions from the permanent collection.
Planning Commission — Reviews and makes recommendations on
master plans, land annexations and initial zoning, flood plain
designations, rezoning proposals, and new subdivisions.
Riverfront Authority — Created for the express purpose of
accomplishing the redevelopment, revitalization, and renewal of
land along the South Platte River and Little's Creek.
Tree Committee — Assists the city arborist in the formulation of
plans, rules and regulations pertaining to the comprehensive
management of the community's trees.
Victim Assistance Compensation Board — Considers funding for a
victim's injuries or losses such as replacing eyeglasses or hearing
aids, mental health counseling or payment for the deductible on a
residential insurance policy.
All applications must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by
5 p.m. Jan. 29. Interviews will be scheduled by city council for
mid-February. Online applications are preferred. For additional
information please contact the City Clerk's Office
303-795-3753.
