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County Commissioners' Office
P.O. Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522
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Meeting Agenda and Minutes 

The Open Lands Advisory Board makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the County's share of the Help Preserve Open Spaces sales and use tax. The membership of the advisory board represents a balance in geography, population, and interest.
 

Number of Members: 
9 (min) - 12 (max)
Term Length: 
3 Years
Organization Type: 
Board
Time Commitment: 
6-7 hours per month
Board Bylaws: 
Meets: 

Meetings, unless there is a schedule conflict, will be held at our Horsetooth Area Information Center: 4200 W County Road 38E, Fort Collins, CO 80526 - Mountain Lion Room.

The date, time and location of meetings are subject to change. Changes will be noted on the meeting agenda. Meetings are open to the public.

Board Members

Name Term Start Term End
Gale Bernhardt
07/01/2023
06/30/2026
Ellis Carpenter
07/01/2023
06/30/2026
Mike Carter
08/09/2022
06/30/2025
Peter Kelly
07/01/2021
06/30/2024
Dave Marvin
Chair
07/01/2021
06/30/2024
Gary Miller
08/09/2022
06/30/2025
Ward Nelson
08/09/2022
06/30/2025
Tom Shoemaker
08/09/2022
06/30/2025
Linda Stanley
Vice Chair
08/09/2022
06/30/2025
Commissioner Liaison: 
Staff Liaison: 
Administrative Contact: