Council Catch-Up 

Review- August 15, 2023

No City Council Meeting this week- LHA Board Meeting

Preview- August 22, 2023

Please visit the City Council Agenda Portal for a full and detailed agenda.

• Special Reports & Presentations
  • City Council Internship Program Final Presentation
  • Joint Meeting of the Longmont Urban Renewal Authority and the Longmont City Council 
    •  Sugar Factory Redevelopment Presentation 
• Ordinances for Second Reading
  • Making additional appropriations for expenses and liabilities of the City of Longmont for the fiscal year beginning
  • Ballot Issue- Arts & Entertainment 
  • Ballot Issue- Library Branch
  • Ballot Issue- Recreation Center(s) & YMCA Land Swap

 Events & Happenings

Coffee with Council: Aug. 26

Longmont City Council will host an in-person Coffee with Council from 9-10 am on Saturday, Aug. 26, at Longmont Fire Station #5, 617 Barberry Drive. At this event, you can talk informally with Mayor Joan Peck and Council Member Shiquita Yarbrough on any topic of your choice. Have questions? Call 303-651-8649 or visit the Coffee with Council webpage.

Recreation Center maintenance closure

Every year, the City’s recreation facilities close for maintenance on systems and equipment. The Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, will be closed from Aug. 27-Sept. 3, and will reopen from 10 am-4 pm on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. The Leisure Pool will also be closed on Aug. 26. Visit our other facilities during the closure. For more information, call 303-774-4700 or visit the Rec webpage.

Fall in the Foothills presentation

Come celebrate autumn via an indoor slideshow and activity program presented by Boulder County Parks & Open Space at the Longmont Library from 2-3:30 pm on Saturday, Sept. 9! Find out where you can picnic near a trailhead, hike along one of the paths that showcase fall’s scenery or take a ramble to study the birds and flora of our area. All ages welcome! This program is free, but requires registration at the Library Programs webpage or by calling 303-651-8472.

Sign up for CERT Basic Training course

Are you interested in learning in-depth skills you can use in the event of a disaster? Sign up for our free CERT Basic Training course, presented by Longmont Public Safety Emergency Response Management team. Class will take place in-person from 8 am-5 pm on three Saturdays on Sept. 9, 16, and 23. There are 30 seats available for this class. All students must be 18 years of age or older, and preference will be given to individuals who live and work in Longmont. Registration ends at noon on Sept. 7, or when the class reaches capacity. You must attend all sessions in order to complete the certification. Register online on the Longmont website and search “CERT.” Call 303-651-8438 with questions.

Senior Services wants to hear from YOU!

Senior Services strives to meet the needs of our growing and changing community. Residents ages 55 and older are encouraged to take our brief 8-question survey to share your experiences and thoughts about the Senior Center. Take the survey online at the Senior Services webpage or swing by the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., to fill out a paper survey. Your responses will help us shape programs and services in the future!

New garden at Kensington Park

To better preserve and highlight the public art piece “The Unity Project,” the City is removing the grass around the mosaic and will be planting a perennial garden. Designed by a Denver Botanic Garden designer, the garden will highlight the mosaic and help visitors learn about water-wise plants you can

easily put in your own yard. Learn more about the Kensington Park project by visiting the Grass to Garden webpage.

Sign up to receive sustainability news

Did you know Longmont has a Sustainability Plan? It provides a road map for Longmont around environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and social equity, guiding both short- and long-term actions. Visit the Sustainability News webpage to sign up for the quarterly Sustainability Newsletter to learn what’s being done, find rebates and other resources, plus discover ways your household can be involved!

Free Class: Writing Resumes, Cover Letters

From 5-6 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 22, head to the Longmont Library Computer Lab, 409 4th Ave., where we will be exploring the different tools that Word has to offer while learning to build a resume and cover letter. During this class, you will learn the best practices for resume and cover letter writing, enabling you to effectively highlight your experience, education, and accomplishments. We will guide you through the step-by-step process of crafting compelling content, structuring your documents, and selecting appropriate formats. This class is free and no registration is required. Visit the Library Classes webpage or call 303-651-8769 with questions.

Design your waterwise yard this fall!

Still thinking about planting a new garden? Fall-planted perennials have less transplant shock, develop healthy roots faster, and may use less water during establishment. Not to mention the huge debut they make their first spring. Check out waterwiseyards.org to check out some inspiration, success stories, and free designs! In addition, there are still gardens for sale at the Resource Central website— Get them before they’re gone!

Free swim lesson sessions

Recreation Services is sponsoring 200 free swim lesson sessions for resident youth who do not know how to swim. The goal of this program is to provide more opportunities for youth to learn how to be safe and have fun in and around the water. To qualify, applicants must be a child aged 3-12 years old; in need of beginner swim lessons; live within the city limits of Longmont; demonstrate a financial need; and have not taken swim lessons with the City of Longmont in the past. For more information and to apply, visit the Swim webpage, stop by Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., or call 303-774-4706.

Removing and reporting graffiti

Removing graffiti as soon as possible is important because graffiti adds to the deterioration of neighborhoods if left in place. When an individual or neighborhood becomes involved in active and frequent removal of graffiti, it sends a message to offenders that their destructive graffiti and other activities will not be tolerated. Please submit a report online through ServiceWorks (longmontcolorado.gov/serviceworks) or call the graffiti hotline at 303-774-4327. Calls will be responded to Monday through Friday within 48 hours. If you see graffiti in progress, call 9-1-1. Useful information you can provide includes a description of those involved and their vehicle description (if there is one). Do not approach those involved in what you believe is an illegal activity. More information on graffiti removal can be found on the Longmont website and searching “graffiti.”

Get free Wi-Fi from NextLight

The best internet service in the country deserves to be paired with the best Wi-Fi connection … and with NextLight, you can do that for free! Existing NextLight customers can upgrade to NextLight’s Wifi6 Whole Home Solution at no cost for the rest of 2023, allowing you to let more of your wireless devices enjoy more of NextLight’s fiber-fast speeds from anywhere in your home. Or if you’re a new customer who signs up by Aug. 31, you can get three months of NextLight and Wifi6 for the price of one. Call 303-774-4494 for more information or go online to the NextLight website to get started. It’s your chance to make the best even better.