Council Catch-Up

Review- June 11, 2024 (REgular Session)

Please view session recording on the Agenda Portal webpage.

• the Biannual Customer Satisfaction Survey
• Longmont Open Spaces: An Overview of Longmont’s past, present, and future
• and additional ordinances

Preview- June 18, 2024 (LHA Board Meeting-No Council)

Please view full meeting agenda on the Agenda Portal webpage.

Events & Happenings

Juneteenth Celebration

Join us at Roosevelt Park as we celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day in Longmont, Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 1-6pm! We will commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate our youth while creating brave beginnings for the future. The Longmont Celebration of Juneteenth event is a celebration of culture, freedom and brave beginnings. This is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the holiday. Please come join in the celebration and enjoy food, live entertainment, special guests and your community. Learn more on the Longmont Juneteenth website.

Holiday schedules for City facilities

Most City facilities will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, except for the Longmont Museum and Recreation facilities will be open. Wednesday and Thursday’s waste collection services will be picked up one day LATER than normally scheduled this week. Please have containers out before 7 am. Visit bit.ly/collection-schedule or call 303-651-8416 for more information. You can find full holiday closure details and schedules at the Holidays webpage.

Coffee with Council: June 29

Longmont City Council will host an in-person Coffee with Council from 9-10 am on Saturday, June 29, at Hearthstone at Hover Crossing, 1762 Cook Court. At this event, you can talk informally with Mayor Joan Peck and Council Member Aren Rodriguez on any topic of your choice. Have questions? Call 303-651-8649 or visit the Coffee with Council webpage.

Bike to Work Day: June 26

Bike to Work Day on June 26 is a celebration of sustainable commuting and healthy living. By biking to work, you’ll help improve air quality, reduce your carbon footprint and alleviate traffic congestion while enjoying the physical and mental health benefits of cycling! Visit the Bike to Work Day website and pledge to ride!

Rainbow Storytime at Longmont Library

In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, join your Longmont Librarians and community partner Out Boulder County from 11-11:30 am on Saturday, June 22 for an all-ages storytime featuring books by and about the LGBTQ+ community and families! In addition to books, songs, and dancing, we will enjoy a fun and simple craft together. All ages are welcome; stories are geared toward preschool-aged children and older. Visit the Library webpage or call 303-651-8477 for details.

Free Community Night: Vibe Tribe Concert

Bring your picnic meal, chairs and blankets and enjoy the scenery from 5:30-6:30 pm on Tuesday, June 18 at the Sandstone Ranch Visitors Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. At 6:30 pm, celebrate the beginning of summer with The Vibe Tribe as they play Dixieland and swing from the 1920s and 1930s. This is a free outdoor family concert; please consider carpooling due to limited parking. No pets. No registration required. Visit the Sandstone Ranch webpage for more information or call 303-651-8404.

“The LEGO 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 “The LEGO Movie” (2014, G). The LEGO movie follows Emmet, an ordinary, rule-following LEGO mini-figure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person, the MasterBuilder. He sets out on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the universe together – a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously under-prepared. Tickets are $3. Buy online at the Museum webpage or by calling 303-651-8374.

Waterwise Seminars

There’s still time to sign up for one (or 10!) Waterwise Yard Seminars, hosted by Resource Central. Visit  the Resource Central website to get your Colorado gardening questions answered and learn how to transform your lawn into a colorful water-saving landscape!

Electric vehicle benefits, rebates and incentives

Owning an electric vehicle (EV) comes with numerous benefits, including zero tailpipe emissions, great parking spots, no pumping gas, and little maintenance. EVs are a greener alternative to gas-powered transportation, helping combat climate change and improve air quality. There are several tax credits and incentives available, which can bring the cost of a new EV down to as little as $10,000! Visit the EVCO website to compare EVs, find local test drive events, and learn about rebates and incentives.

Film Screening: “Two Spirits”

Join your Longmont Librarians from 6-7:30 pm on Monday, June 24 for a screening of the documentary Two Spirits directed by Lydia Nibley in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center. “Two Spirits” interweaves the tragic story of a mother’s loss of her son with a revealing look at the largely unknown history of a time when the world wasn’t simply divided into male and female and many Native American cultures held places of honor for people of integrated genders. A short discussion will take place after the film. This screening is free to attend but registration is required on the Library webpage. Call 303-651-8472 with questions.

Free Summer Concert in the Park

Pack your picnic basket and join us in Willow Farm Park, 901 S Fordham St., for a free summer concert featuring the 101st Army Hot Seven Jazz Band from 6:30-8 pm on Wednesday, June 26. This mirthful military band’s repertoire includes music from the beginning of jazz, bringing the hits of Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway and Jelly Roll Morton to a new generation of jazz enthusiasts. 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 about their other concerts in parks around the city this summer.

LEGO Build Nights at the Museum

Join the Longmont Museum for LEGO Build Nights on Thursday evenings from June 6 through July 18 from 6-8 pm. This week’s theme is Pixel Art with LEGO Bricks. Come and go between Build Night in the Atrium and the Museum’s LEGO exhibit for a full night of fun for either families or adults! Cost of Build Night is $8 for adults and $5 for students/seniors and also includes admission to the LEGO exhibit. Purchase your tickets in advance to reserve your spot (expected to sell out!) and even add an extra-large pizza for $15. The event is free for members and children age 3 and younger. Learn more and buy tickets at Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.

Firing Range and Training Center Open House

From 8 am-3:30 pm on Saturday, June 22, stop by the Longmont Police Department and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Firing Range and Training Center Open House and Member Appreciation Day, 10916 County Road 5 in Longmont. Food trucks, K9 demonstrations and vendors will be on-site. Range members will be able to shoot for free during the event. View details about the range at the Firing Range and Training Center webpage. For additional information about the event, email rangesupport@longmontcolorado.gov.

Sprinkler assessments through Resource Central

Make sure you are keeping an eye on your sprinklers! Excess water can carry dirt and pollutants straight to storm drains, which then flow into our local waterways without any treatment. Need a hand with your sprinklers? Get a FREE sprinkler evaluation from Resource Central! Sign up now at the Resource Central website.

Shock Art 2024 community voting

Longmont’s favorite public art project is back this summer! Stop by Old Town Marketplace, 332 Main St., June 8-23 to vote for your favorite boxes. Each person is allowed to vote one time for a total of five designs. The winning designs will be announced late July. For more information on the program, visit the AIPP webpage or call 303-651-8924.

Beware of heat sicknesses

Rising summer temperatures mean it’s time to watch out for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Move indoors to an air-conditioned room and drink water if someone feels faint or is sweating heavily. Accessible cooled spaces can include grocery stores and libraries. Seek medical help immediately if sweating stops, body temperature rises above 103 degrees, or skin is flushed, dry and hot to the touch. Learn more about heat emergencies and health on the Boulder County website.