Council Catch-Up

Review- May 7, 2024 (Study Session)

Please view session recording on the Agenda Portal webpage.

• the US 287 vision zero safety and mobility study presentation
• and an update to the Vance Brand Airport.
• The Council will also issue two proclamations. The first designates May 5-11 as “Public Service Recognition Week – Recognizing
  Advisory Board Members in Longmont, Colorado 

Preview- May 14, 2024 (Regular Session)

Please view full meeting agenda on the Agenda Portal webpage.

• the 2025 Budget
• and Off-street parking requirements

Events & Happenings

Peace Officer Memorial: May 15

On Wednesday, May 15, the Longmont Department of Public Safety, Boulder Police Department and the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office will host the annual Peace Officer Memorial at the Longmont Civic Center Mall, 350 Kimbark St. The event starts at 4:30 pm and honors the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2023, including four Colorado officers: Sgt. Michael Moran, Cortez Police Department (EOW 11/29/23); Community Parole Officer Christine Guerin-Sandoval, Colorado Department of Corrections (EOW 9/28/23); Airman Trinity Leann Reinhart, U.S. Air Force Security Forces (EOW 9/16/23); and Police Officer Julian Becerra, Fountain Police Department (EOW 2/11/2023). This memorial is open to the public. 

May is Wildfire Awareness Month

 May is Wildfire Awareness Month in Boulder County, which means it’s a great time to review your evacuation routes and clear dry leaves and overhanging branches from your property. Wildfires can and do happen here, so it’s important to be ready. Sign up for emergency alerts at the BoCo alert webpage and visit the Wildfires Partners website for home preparedness guides and more. 

Toss your caps, not your balloons

Longmont’s newest graduates will soon move up in the world , but don’t let the celebrations move up into the power lines! When mylar balloons sail into the skies, their metallic surface can cause short circuit faults and power outages when they get tangled in the lines. So hang on to them tight, deflate them when you’re done, and remember, if anything gets caught in the lines – such a balloon, a kite, or a drone – don’t try to retrieve it yourself. Stay safe, and call Longmont Power & Communications at 303-651-8386. 

Internet assistance discount from NextLight

If getting the high-speed internet service you need is a stretch for your household, let NextLight help out with its Internet Assistance Program. Income-qualified NextLight customers can receive a $25/month discount on their 100-megabit or 1-gigabit home connection, making Longmont’s community-owned and nationally-renowned internet service more affordable than ever. The discount is open to both current NextLight customers and new subscribers. To learn more and how to qualify, visit the NextLight Internet assistance webpage or call 303-774-4494. 

Nature Fridays at Sandstone Ranch

Families can enjoy outdoor exploration with unique weekly themes from  
9 am-noon every Friday, May 24 through June 28, at the Sandstone Ranch Visitors Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. Storytelling begins at 11 am. All ages welcome! The fee is $5 per child per date and parents and guardians are free. Register at the Sandstone Ranch webpage or call 303-774-4700. 

Hands-on LEGO exhibit opens June 1 at Longmont Museum!

Make plans to visit the Longmont Museum for their newest interactive exhibit – “Build: Design & Create with LEGO!” – sure to captivate guests of all ages. Build and race a LEGO car, tackle an architectural challenge, save the world with a wondrous invention, or explore and play as far as your imagination takes you. The exhibit also showcases creative works of art and engineering made with LEGO bricks. Opening Saturday, June 1! Learn more at the Longmont Museum website or call 303-651-8374. 

Efficiency Works rebates for water-saving products

Embark on a journey to significant savings with our trusted partners, Efficiency Works! By teaming up with Efficiency Works, you unlock valuable rebates when you switch to efficient water products like toilets, faucet aerators, and irrigation controllers. Not only do these upgrades conserve water, but they also trim down your utility expenses. Dive into Efficiency Works rebates today and kickstart your savings journey! 

Longmont Library’s children area closed May 6-17

The Longmont Library’s Children & Teen Services space will be undergoing a renovation to better serve the community! The Children & Teen Services area will be closed to the public from May 6-17. he Children’s area is getting new shelving, replacing shelves that are more than 30 years old. This will create a safer, more welcoming space while also making our materials more accessible for all our patrons. All children and teen programs will also be canceled during this time-frame. If you have questions during the closure, the Children & Teen Services librarians will be tabling outside of the area or call them at 303-651-8470. 

Children, Youth & Families celebrates 40 years

Mark your calendars! Longmont’s Children, Youth & Families division as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Youth Center on Friday, June 21. The fun begins at 2:45 pm at the Youth Center, 1050 Lashley St., with food, music, youth activities, tours and community. At 5 pm, guests will be invited to walk across the park to Lashley Street Station to view the CommUNITY in Focus: Youth Photography Exhibit. There is no charge for either event, but registration is requested in CYF 40th Anniversary Form. For more information, contact the Youth Center at 303-651-8580 or cyandf@longmontcolorado.gov.