After lively public comment two weeks ago about the forthcoming short-term rental ordinance, the Dawson County Board of Commissioners approved the measure with a 60-day delayed implementation. That time period will give the Planning Department enough time to create the necessary forms and orient the growing marshal’s office to their duties relevant to the ordinance, said director Shannon Farrell. The commissioners took into the consideration the various concerns raised on Dec. 2 about experience with audio and visual nuisances, as well as safety and parking problems.
Here are five highlights from the last Board of Commissioners meeting of 2021