Council Catch-Up

Review- July 16, 2024 (LHA Board Meeting- No City Council)

Please view session recording on the Agenda Portal webpage.

Preview- July 23, 2024 (Regular Session)

Please view full meeting agenda on the Agenda Portal webpage.

• discussion of the Open Space Sales and Use Tax
• 2024 water rate study
• review of annexation requests
• and more.

Events & Happenings

Coffee with Council: July 27

Longmont City Council will host an in-person Coffee with Council from 9-10 am on Saturday, July 27, at Longmont Fire Station #3, 1000 Pace St. At this event, you can talk informally with Council Members Susie Hidalgo-Fahring and Diane Crist on any topic of your choice. Have questions? Call 303-651-8649 or visit the Coffee with Council webpage.

New City website coming in August

The City of Longmont is preparing to launch a new website in August, upgrading its online presence at longmontcolorado.gov so that visitors can more easily find the information they need. This will also include a new utility payment portal. After the new site has launched, customers who have signed up for online billing will need to go to their payment portal, create a new account and re-enter their payment information. Keep watching the City website and the official City Facebook page for any updates.

Lock down a price for life with NextLight

It’s great to have fast internet and powerful WiFi … and it’s even better to lock down their price for life. Sign up for NextLight’s gigabit internet and WiFi6 router, and you’ll not only get a FREE month of service, but you’ll guarantee a combined price of $79.95/month for as long as you stay a customer. That’s a savings of about $3/month, and the longer you stay, the more you save. Find out more on the NextLight website or by calling 303-774-4494, and then sign up by Sept. 30 to get connected to your savings.

Free Summer Concert in the Park

Pack your picnic basket and join us in Carr Park, 1301 21st Ave., for a free summer concert featuring the Kutandara from 6:30-8 pm on Wednesday, July 24. Fusing ancient African music traditions with indie-pop, rock, jazz, gospel, classical and world folk influences, Kutandara’s exuberant polyrhythmic performances are innovative and deeply-rooted at the same time. This concert is hosted by the Longmont Museum while their outdoor courtyard undergoes renovation. Visit the Museum website or call 303-651-8374 to learn more.

Genealogy Basics at the Library

Need help or interested in getting started in your genealogy research? Drop-in to the Longmont Library from 10 am-noon on Saturday, July 27 in the Unquiet Study Area upstairs. Volunteers from the Longmont Genealogical Society offer their time, knowledge and assistance to help you. Bring any information you have — name(s), a date of birth, marriage or death, a place, etc. and see what you can discover. For other LGS events, visit Longmont Genealogical Society website.

Callahan Summer Open House

Join the Callahan House Advisory Board members for a history tour during the Callahan Open House from 4:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, July 25. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Come and see this beautiful historic gem, located in the heart of Longmont at 312 Terry St. Call 303-776-5191 or visit the Callahan House webpage for more information, including rental options for weddings, special events and parties.

Hula Hoop Party at Library

Join your Longmont Librarians from 10-11 am on Friday, July 26 for an interactive hula hoop performance and lesson with Mad about Hoops on the Longmont Library’s West Patio! All ages are welcome, best for 4 year-olds and older. Some hula hoops will be provided but feel free to bring your own. This event is free to attend; no registration required.

“Princess and the Frog” Movie at the Museum

Join the Longmont Museum for the Summer Kids’ Film Series Tuesday mornings from June 18 – July 30 at 10 am. This week’s movie is “Princess and the Frog” (2009, PG). When a selfish prince is turned into a frog, he is forced to find a princess to kiss and break the curse. However, he stumbles across Tiana, a hard-working waitress with a dream of opening her own restaurant in New Orleans, and confuses her for a princess. The blunder causes Tiana to turn into a frog herself. The two go on a wild journey through the bayous of Louisiana in hopes of finding a voodoo priestess who can restore their true forms. Tickets are $3. Buy online on the Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.

Save money by running your AC less

During the sweltering summer months, it’s essential to explore alternative methods for cooling your home. Relying solely on air conditioning can be expensive and contributes to climate change by increasing the demand for electricity. Doing simple things around the house, like taking advantage of cooler evenings by opening windows to encourage cross-ventilation, opting to grill outdoors to avoid heating up the house, and adjusting ceiling fans to rotate counterclockwise, pushing cool air downward, will help make your home cooler.

Call before you dig!

Colorado’s “Call Before You Dig” law protects your utility lines from being cut during underground work, which also protects you and your neighborhood. Just remember, if you’re going to dig on your property, or in a nearby easement or right-of way, contact 811! These may not be your only private lines — water, sewer and storm sewer lines all have private components to them and will need to be privately located as well. Failing to contact 811 could leave you with a broken line and an expensive repair bill. Worse, it can also disrupt service to an entire area and be deadly if a gas or electric line is hit! Find more information on the Utilities webpage under the “Before You Dig” link or visit Colorado 811’s website.

Share your thoughts on the future of transportation in Longmont

A new survey, created to help guide Longmont’s Transportation Mobility Plan, is now open until August 18. Your City needs your perspective on the future of walking, rolling, transit and transportation safety in Longmont. Learn more, and take the survey at bit.ly/TMP-Longmont.