Council Catch-Up

 

Review – April 21, 2026 (No Session, LURA Meeting)

 

Preview – April 28, 2026 (Regular Session)

 

• A Proclamation Designating May 3-9, 2026, As “International Compost Awareness Week” In Longmont, Colorado
• A Presentation On Vision Zero Safety
• Short-Term Rentals – An Amendment To Allow Short-Term Rental Licenses For Major Regional Events

 

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

Events & Happenings

 

Día del Niño Celebration 

The Library is celebrating Día del Niño! Dia is celebration of children, reading, and diverse stories. Join the fun on Wednesday, April 29 from 5:30-7 pm for a dinner, a Spanish language storytime, and a beginner-friendly craft. Children and families of all ages are welcome! Register at bit.ly/LibKids or 303-651-8477. 

 

Free Guided Bird Walk at Sandstone Ranch 

 Local birder Carl Starace will guide you around the Sandstone Ranch loop trail from 8-11 am on Tuesday, April 28, as you explore the variety of birds that live in the area. Meet in the upper parking lot. Participants should bring binoculars, water and dress for the weather. Call 303-774-4700 to register.   

 

Free Talk: Utopian Colorado 

America has been home to a multitude of utopian and intentional communities since its founding. Many were formed in Colorado, including Dearfield, Piñon, Greeley, and Longmont. Join the Longmont Museum for this free talk with experts Thursday, April 30 at 7 pm. Register at longmontmuseum.org or 303-651-8374. 

 

Art & Sip: Rocky Mountain Embroidery

Capture the breathtaking beauty of the Rockies one stitch at a time in this Art & Sip class at the Longmont Museum Thursday, April 30 at either 4 pm or 6:30 pm. We’ll explore a variety of basic embroidery techniques to bring nature to life with a needle and thread. Register at longmontmuseum.org or call 303-651-8374.

 

Strider Balance Bike Race 

It’s the cutest race on two wheels! Young riders ages 2-5 are invited to the Strider Glider Rough Rider bike event on Saturday, May 2. Bring your balance bike and helmet (required). The fee is $20 per child, limited spaces, no refunds for special events. Register at longmontcolorado.gov/strider or 303-774-4700. 

 

Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo 

Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo happens Saturday, May 2, 10:30-6 at Roosevelt Park. Celebrate Mexican culture and diversity and support connection among our entire Longmont community. Enjoy music, dancing, a car show, a Chihuahua beauty contest, the “Mexican Standoff” break dance competition, vendors, free activities for kids, and terrific food. Details at longmontcincodemayo.com. 

 

Join the Sustainability Coalition 

Curious about how Longmont is tackling sustainability and climate action and how you can be part of it? Join the Longmont Sustainability Coalition! There’s no long-term commitment. Sign up once and attend meetings whenever it works for you. The next meeting is Thursday May 7 from 5:15 – 6:45 pm. Visit bit.ly/signuplsc or call 303-774-3553 to join.  

 

What Does Vision Zero Mean for Longmont? 

Attend an interactive and educational session where we’ll explore the basics of Vision Zero and learn how we will get to ZERO deaths and serious injuries on our streets by 2040. Join us on Thursday, May 7, 10-11:30 am at the Longmont Senior Center (910 Longs Peak Ave). Register at bit.ly/vzbasics. 

 

Healthy Lawns, Healthy Streams 

Chemicals applied to lawns and gardens in the spring often end up in nearby streams, harming aquatic life and causing excessive algae growth. Before adding pesticides and fertilizers, conduct a soil test to determine if additional nutrients are needed. Use locally-sourcedcompost instead of store-bought fertilizers and try alternative pest management techniques instead of pesticides to combat plant diseases, pests, and weeds. Learn more at keepitcleanpartnership.org. 

 

Please Collect Hooks, Lures and Lines 

Discarded fishing line poses a serious threat to birds. Getting tangled makes it hard to move, eat or escape from predators. Too often birds are injured – and must be euthanized – due to fishing line and hooks. Please help by collecting discarded lines and hooks. See a bird in trouble? Report it at 303-651-8416. 

 

Stay Safe – Call Before You Dig! 

Stay safe when you dig into yard work this spring. Colorado law requires you to call 811 at least three business days before any excavation work, so all utilities can mark their lines with paint or flags. Breaking a utility line can be expensive and dangerous, so call before you dig! Details at bit.ly/DigSafeLongmont. 

 

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rebates 

Rebates from Longmont Power & Communications for qualifying electric vehicle (EV) chargers are available now. Receive up to $500 for a level 2 residential EV charger or up to $1,000 for a dual-port level 2 charger on a multi-family site for public use. Applications are open and rebates will be available while funds last. Learn more and apply at bit.ly/energyrebateslongmont or call 303-651-8599. 

 

Toss Your Caps, Not Your Balloons 

Longmont’s newest graduates will soon move up in the world , but don’t let the celebrations move up into the power lines! When mylar balloons sail into the skies, their metallic surface can cause short circuit faults and power outages when they get tangled in the lines. So hang on to them tight, deflate them when you’re done, and remember, if anything gets caught in the lines – such a balloon, a kite, or a drone – don’t try to retrieve it yourself. Stay safe, and call Longmont Power & Communications at 303-651-8386.