Roses are in bloom in the Memorial Rose Garden at Roosevelt Park.
Memorial Rose Garden StoryMap
The Memorial Rose Garden, on the west end of Roosevelt Park (700 Longs Peak Ave.), has been a part of Longmont for over 80 years. In that time it has seen many changes.
The City has just published a new StoryMap that includes information on the history and evolution of the garden, plus details on the unique roses found there. The centerpiece of the StoryMap is an interactive map that lets you zoom in on individual plants in the garden to learn their name, class and other details.
While this month is a great time to visit the garden in person – as many roses are blooming and showing off – you can also enjoy the garden via the new StoryMap. You might even explore the StoryMap before your in-person visit to enhance your experience with a deeper knowledge of the beauty you see there.
Roger’s Grove Garden Day is a terrific volunteer/service opportunity for anyone 12 years old and up. You’ll meet other registered volunteers at Roger’s Grove Nature Area. Together, you will tackle weeds and lay fresh mulch in the herbicide-free pollinator garden. Instructions, gloves, tools and kneeling pads are provided.
You can register for this and other Longmont Parks and Open Space volunteer programs on the City’s Stewardship Program page.
Local birder Carl Starace will guide you around the Sandstone Ranch loop trail as you explore the variety of birds that live in the area. Meet in the upper parking lot.
Join the Longmont Museum for a free Summer Concert Series in the beautiful
outdoor Stewart Family Courtyard. This Thursday, in celebration of Pride Month, the Denver-based queer soul and jazz collective DOGTAGS will perform. Featuring guitar, bass, trumpet, cello, piano, drums and vibrant vocals, this 9-piece band embodies friendship, community and acceptance.
Thursday, June 25
7-8:30 pm
Longmont Museum’s Stewart Family Courtyard, 400 Quail Road
On Tuesday, June 16, Council had an Executive Session and discussed the Town of Superior’s request for Longmont to contribute to an amicus (friend of the court) brief in their Town of Superior v. Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County appeal to the Colorado Supreme Court regarding airport noise. Council also discussed Amrize gravel operations.
Next Meeting
On Tuesday, June 23 Council will have a Regular Session.
Learn more and find Council agendas, minutes and recorded meetings on the Council Meetings webpage.
On July 3, G. Love & Special Sauce will rock the night away at Roosevelt Park. On July 4, the Longmont Symphony returns to Thompson Park in the afternoon. Both shows are free with food and drink for purchase at Roosevelt Park. Also on July 4, there’s action downtown – a free family festival, food trucks, drone show and fireworks, 5-10 pm. It’ll be one unforgettable weekend. Independence Weekend details.
Caregiving Support
The Senior Center offers “Building Foundations of Caregiving & Supporting Independence” on Tuesday, June 23 from 1-2:30 pm. In this class you’ll learn about the impact of dementia on independence, relationship changes and how to build your support team. You’ll also learn strategies to manage caregiver stress. Please register in advance for this free class online.
City Councilmember Jake Marsing’s Virtual Office Hours
Your City Council wants to hear from you to learn how they can better serve Longmont. This Monday, June 22, you’re invited to Councilmember Jake Marsing’s virtual office hours: 9:30-10:30 am. Join him to chat about questions, concerns and challenges that you are facing. Find Council Outreach details.
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LET’S CLEAR THAT UP
Q. Why does City Council hold executive sessions that are not open to the public?
A. The main idea behind Colorado’s Open Meetings Law is that government decisions should be discussed in public so people can see how decisions are made. However, there are a few situations where private discussions are allowed. These private meetings are called executive sessions. Executive sessions can only be used for specific reasons, including:
Buying, selling, leasing or transferring property
Meeting with the City’s attorney to get legal advice about specific legal issues
Discussing negotiation strategies and giving instructions to negotiators
Reviewing documents that must remain confidential under Colorado’s Open Records Act
For example, when someone is buying a house, they usually do not want the seller to know the highest price they are willing to pay. In the same way, when the City is negotiating to buy or sell property, those discussions may happen in private. After an agreement is reached, the final written agreement is presented to the City Council during a public meeting for approval. This follows Colorado’s Open Meetings Law. The City Council cannot make decisions or take official action during an executive session.
When the City Council holds an executive session, the reason for the session is announced and made public. You can find agendas for all meetings at the City of Longmont Agenda Management Portal.
Roosevelt Park used to have an oval track for horse racing. In the 1920s auto racing was added, all within the confines of the park. What could possibly go wrong?
