Council Catch-Up

Review – April 22, 2025 (Regular Session)

 

• Update On Metropolitan District Funding For Youth Programs In Longmont
• A Proclamation Designating May 1-31, 2025, As “Older Americans Month” In Longmont, Colorado.
• A Bill For An Ordinance Amending Titles 6, 9, 10, And 15 Of The Longmont Municipal Code Implementing Marijuana Hospitality Licensed Establishments

 

Preview – April 29, 2025 (No Session)

 

You can find the full agenda on the Longmont Agenda Portal.

 

Events & Happenings

 

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Join us for the 22nd Annual Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo! The fun happens at Roosevelt Park on Saturday May 3, 2025 from 11 am-6 pm. Enjoy the car show, food, live music, free children’s activities, a breakdancing competition, and more. This family-friendly event is zero-waste and alcohol-, tobacco-, and marijuana-free. For more information, call 720-771-2664 or visit longmontcincodemayo.com.

 

Celebración del Cinco de Mayo

¡Únase a nosotros para el 22 edición anual de Longmont celebra Cinco de Mayo! La diversión ocurre en  el parque Roosevelt el 6 de mayo de 11 am a 6 pm. ¡Disfruta de la exhibición de autos, la comida, la música en vivo, las actividades infantiles gratuitas, una competencia de breakdance y más! Este evento familiar es cero desperdicio y está libre de alcohol, tabaco y marijuana. Para obtener más información, llame al 720-771-2664 o visite longmontcincodemayo.com.

 

21^st Ave. and Main St. Intersection Concept Chosen

For the intersection at 21st Ave. and Main St., the City chose to combine the protected intersection concept with raised medians. These improvements will build a safer and more comfortable intersection for pedestrians and bicyclists. Thank you to everyone who participated in our engagement process – we heard from over 1,200 community members! For more information, call 303-651-8416 or visit bit.ly/21standMainImprovements.

 

On the Rise: Colorado Songwriter Showcase

Join Longmont’s own Bonnie & Taylor Sims for an intimate evening of original music from emerging, up-and-coming and established singer-songwriters from across the Front Range and beyond at the Longmont Museum’s Colorado Songwriter Showcase Thursday, May 1 at 7 pm. Learn more and buy tickets at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

 

Discovery Passes Are Back

Adult Library card holders may book free passes to places like the Butterfly Pavilion, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Firefighters Museum, the Fisk Planetarium, the Longmont Museum, the WOW! Children’s Museum, and more. Visit bit.ly/LibDiscovery or call 303-651-8470 for a full list of partnering organizations and to reserve your pass.

 

Get the Scoop on SCOPE 

SCOPE is the City of Longmont’s therapeutic recreation program offering sports, activity-based programs, and classes for people of all abilities. Anyone interested in participation or volunteer opportunities is invited to the “Get the Scoop on SCOPE” ice cream social on Friday, May 2, 5:30-7 pm at the Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset Street. The event is free, but registration is required at bit.ly/scoop-scope.

 

Strider Balance Bike Race

Get ready for the cutest race on two wheels! At the Strider Glider Rough Rider bike event on Saturday, May 3, young riders ages 2-5 will glide to the finish line at Willow Farm Park, 901 S Fordham St. Bring your child’s balance bike and helmet (required). The fee is $20 per child and limited spaces are available. Learn more and register at longmontcolorado.gov/strider or call 303-774-4700. No refunds for special events.

 

Crime Free Housing Class

This free Crime Free Housing class is all about helping property owners, managers, and their employees make their communities safer and cut down on crime. The next class is on Thursday, May 8, from 9 AM to 5 PM. This class can boost your property’s value and keep your residents feeling safe. You’ll build a happy tenant base. You can also save on maintenance and repair costs. For more info, give us a call at 303-774-3696 or check us out online at bit.ly/LongmontCrimeFreeHousing.

 

Get Internet Assistance Discount from NextLight  

If getting the high-speed internet service you need is a stretch for your household, let NextLight help out with its Internet Assistance Program. Income-qualified NextLight customers can receive a $25/month discount on their 100-megabit or 1-gigabit home connection, making Longmont’s community-owned and nationally-renowned internet service more affordable than ever.  The discount is open to both current NextLight customers and new subscribers. To learn more about the program and how to qualify,  go online to bit.ly/NextLightAssistance or call NextLight customer service at 303-774-4494.

 

Free Summer Programs at the Youth Center

Longmont’s Children, Youth and Families division offers free summer programming for youth aged 11-17 at the Longmont Youth Center (1050 Lashley Street). Beginning May 25, youth are invited to join in on the fun every weekday from 2-5:30 pm. Activities include park visits, bicycling, water sports, gardening, recording studio activities, nutrition and health education, a theme park visit, a camping trip, and much more; all at no cost. To learn more, stop by the Youth Center, visit bit.ly/summer-cyf or call 303-651-8580.

 

Food Waste? Compost it! 

The fourth phase of Longmont’s Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) will begin implementation on June 1, 2025, requiring organics (composting) collection required for select business types that produce food waste. Learn more about the fourth phase of the URO at bit.ly/URO-info. Questions? Call 303-651-8416 or email sustainability@longmontcolorado.gov.

 

The Longmont Water Fair is back!

Join local water groups for the second annual event on Sunday, June 8th, from 9:15 am-12:30 pm at Dickens Farm Nature Area. This free, family-centered fair is all about learning, creativity, and fun! Explore how water travels from the mountains to your tap through hands-on activities, art projects, live performances, and conversations with local water experts. Meet your neighbors, complete the Water Passport for cool prizes, and take home simple ways to help protect our water. Learn more and sign up to volunteer here: coloradowaterstories.org/waterfair2025.