To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Shannon Eklund, Executive Assistant
Title
Appointments: Historic Preservation Board
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Executive Summary
Historic Preservation Board received nine (9) applications for current vacancies. Interviews were held on January 8, 2025, by a panel consisting of a current board member, Council liaison and staff liaison. The interview panel is recommending the following appointments:
• Dan Ahrens (Term Expiring 5/31/2025)
• Melanie Vezzani (Term Expiring 5/31/2025)
• Susan Thayer (Term Expiring 5/31/2026)
• Alan Hannasch (Term Expiring 5/31/2026)
• Robin Warnke (Term Expiring 5/31/2026)
The Historic Preservation Board works to protect and preserve the history of Castle Rock through recommendations to Town Council for designation of historic structures as landmarks at the local level. The board reviews and approves new construction and design renovation requests within the Craig and Gould neighborhood to maintain the historic and cultural heritage of this area. Three of the seven board members must be residents or property owners within the Craig and Gould neighborhood. Additionally, three of the seven board members are required to have an education background or experience in archaeology, architecture, history or planning. Meetings are held on the first Wednesdays of each month, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Meetings are open to the public and one or more Councilmembers may attend.
Proposed Motions
“I move to approve the appointments as outlined in the staff’s memo.”