Council Catch-Up

Review – July 29, 2025 (Special meeting and open forum)

• Consideration of a Motion to Table Distel-Tull Open Space Land Exchange

 

Preview – August 05, 2025 (Study Session)

• Redevelopment Incentives For Targeted Areas
• Conditional Uses Adjacent To Parks, Greenways And Open Space
• Inclusionary Housing Sales Price Maximum Methodology

 

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

Events & Happenings

Memorial Building Maintenance Closure
Every year, the City’s recreation facilities close for maintenance on systems and equipment. The St. Vrain Memorial Building (700 Longs Peak Ave.) will be closed Aug. 4-9. During the closure, consider visiting the Longmont Recreation Center (310 Quail Road), Centennial Pool (1201 Alpine St.) and Sunset Pool (1900 Longs Peak Ave.). For more information, call 303-651-8404.

 

End of Summer Dog Swim
Bring your socialized dog to Roosevelt Activity Pool, 903 8th Ave., for swimming and fun. After the pool closes for the season, the chemicals are neutralized so the water is safe for dogs. All friendly dogs are welcome! Enjoy the pool paw-ty from 4-7 pm, Tuesday, Aug. 5, or 11 am-1 pm and 4-7 pm, Wednesday, Aug. 6. The fee is $5 per dog; recreation passes are not valid. No people swimming and thank you for picking up after your pooch. Questions? Call 303-774-4700.

 

Book Groups at the Library
Looking for a book group? The Library hosts three a month! Drop into First Thursdays, Second Mondays, or Deep Thoughts Philosophy Reading Group. First Thursday Book Group meets this Thursday, August 7 at 2 pm to discuss Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon. Reading selections are announced in advance and viewable at Longmont Library online. Call the reference desk at 303-651-8472 or visit bit.ly/LibAdults for more information.

 

Community Paint Project in Lanyon Park
Join Art in Public Places on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 am – 12 pm to create a community painted backstop for the baseball field at Lanyon Park. Bring a hat, water bottle, clothes that can get messy and a smile. It’s free and no registration is required. For questions, email aipp@longmontcolorado.gov or call 303-651-8924.

 

Downtown Summer Arts & Music Series
Downtown Summer Concerts joins ArtWalk’s Summer on the Streets on Saturday, August 9 at 4th and Kimbark. Enjoy local food, drinks, kids activities, artists, makers and live music. Bring the whole family at 4:30 for a kid-focused performance to start the festivities, and stick around for music from local and regional bands and a full vendor market! Visit numerous artist and maker booths hosted by Firehouse Art Center while you enjoy the summer vibes and dancing in the street to live local music. Learn more at Downtown Longmont online or by calling 303-651-8484.

 

Longmont Museum’s Sunset Soirée
Join the Longmont Museum for their second annual gala on Friday, Sept. 5 from 6 to 9 pm. You’ll enjoy an open bar with signature cocktails, a three-course meal and live big band music with the Flatirons Jazz Orchestra. All funds raised will go toward supporting the major Museum expansion, including a dedicated children’s gallery. Individual tickets are $100 or support the Museum at a higher level with an entire eight-person table for $1000. Space is limited. Learn more and purchase tickets at Longmont Museum online or call 303-774-4508.

 

Keep Cool, Longmont
Summers in Longmont are getting hotter. Help keep your home and neighborhood cool by using wood mulch in garden beds, not rock. It’s also important to maintain shade trees and plant more trees if you can. Learn more about cooling solutions and how to get a discounted shade tree at Keep Cool Longmont online.

 

Smart Irrigation for Institutions
Leverage the Slow the Flow service for your business, school, or HOA. Free sprinkler evaluations include inspections, efficiency testing, and customized schedules—helping communities save water too. Learn more at Resource Central online.