This Week in Longmont – December 8, 2023
This Week in Longmont – December 8, 2023
Council Catch-Up
Review- December 5, 2023 (Organizational Session)
- Goodbye to Councilmember Tim Waters and swearing in of Councilmember Diane Crist for Ward 1
- Mayor Peck, Councilmember Susie Hidalgo-Fahring (Ward 3) and Councilmember Sean McCoy (At-Large) will also be sworn in for another term.
Preview- December 12, 2023 (Regular Session)
- General Business
- Proposed Amendments To Longmont Municipal Code Chapter 2.56. Historic
Preservation Commission Regarding Designations Of Districts And Landmarks;
Maintenance And Demolition Of Structures 50 Years And Older; Revising
Enforcement And Adding Decision Making Capacity - City Council Workplan Reporting
Events & Happenings
Sustainability Explained: Travel Green
The ways we move between places has an enormous impact on our environment. Attend a free class on sustainable transportation from 1:30-3 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., and learn about the best ways to “travel green”, save money, and reduce your climate impact. Topics will include electric and hybrid vehicle rebates, public transportation, bicycling, and much more.
Family Ornament Making at Museum
Create Christmas and winter holiday decorations with the young people in your life at the Longmont Museum on Saturday, Dec. 16! We’ll be crafting, painting and creating keepsakes that will delight for years to come with classes held at four different times throughout the day. This class is for children age 5 and older accompanied by an adult. $10 per person. Register online or by calling 303-651-8374.
Rec Gift Certificates + Golf Players Cards
Recreation Gift Certificates: Stuff your stockings with health, fitness and fun! Recreation gift certificates can be purchased in any amount and can be redeemed in-person, over the phone, and online for drop-in classes, activity registration, and passes. To purchase a certificate, visit the Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, or the St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave. Call 303-774-4700 with questions.
Golf Players Cards: Your favorite golf deal of the year is back! Golf Longmont’s Players Cards are available for a limited time only and make a great gift. Cards include four rounds of golf and cart use at discounted prices. Some restrictions apply. For details and to order cards or gift certificates online, visit GolfLongmont.com/store or purchase at Sunset, Twin Peaks or Ute Creek golf courses during regular business hours. Questions? Call 303-651-8592.
Shovel snow into vegetated areas
Protect waterways after winter storms by shoveling snow onto vegetated areas and limiting the amount of de-icer you use at home. Melting snow will carry deicers and other pollutants into storm drains that drain directly to nearby streams. De-icers of any kind will negatively affect the environment in large quantities. If using a de-icer, apply it as soon as snowy or icy conditions appear.
Clean out your compost bin
As these sunny winter days come, you may be looking at cleaning out your compost bin. When washing compost containers, dump wash water directly into landscape areas or into indoor sink drains. Do not allow wash water to enter roads or storm drains to prevent nutrients and bacteria from entering our waterways. Use biodegradable and/or phosphate-free soap and cleaning products. Learn more about keeping our waterways clean.
Share your culture, influence future with 10-minute survey
Shape your community! Your answers to this 10-minute survey will inform future programs and activities, cultural grants and other resources, and the cultural needs and sense of belonging for various groups right here in Longmont. The final report and data will be taken to City Council to inform them of the results and also seek an increase in funds for LMAC. With just 10 minutes of your time, your voice can help for years to come! Take the survey online. Questions? Contact the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee by emailing Community.Neighborhood@longmontcolorado.gov.
Upgrade your toilet, save water and money
Stop flushing away potential cash! According to the EPA, the average family can save 13,000 gallons of water by upgrading to WaterSense toilets. Upgrade your toilet today and receive a rebate! Restrictions apply; visit the Water Rebates webpage.
Work for Longmont Recreation
Help prep our athletic fields for play; teach kids the FUNdamentals of sports or how to ice skate — We are now hiring for lifeguards, grounds maintenance techs, front desk staff, hockey coaches, youth sports officials, field supervisors and more! Apply online today at the Jobs Portal or call 303-774-4700 with questions.
Do you have children’s bikes that need new homes?
Drag those bicycles out of your garage and sheds and dust them off. The volunteers will be accepting bicycles with wheel sizes ranging from 12” to 24” (new or used) that you no longer want. Functional bikes preferred (flat tires are ok). Longmont’s dedicated group of volunteers will provide maintenance to ready these bikes for distribution to new youth owners in the spring.
Residents can donate bicycles at Longmont Fire Station 1, 3, 4, and 5 from Monday, September 11, 2023, until Sunday, December 10, 2023. We can not accept bicycles outside of this time frame.
Please note: Please do not take bicycles to Longmont Fire Station 2 or 6. Crews will be moving into these new fire stations in the near future. Find a fire station near you.
