Council Catch-Up

Review – May 19, 2026 – City Council Meeting (Regular Session)

Council discussed:

• The Tower of Compassion dedication into the National Register of Historic Places
• The 2027 Budget and Public Safety Challenges
• Amending the municipal code concerning hyperscale data centers
• A Citizen-Initiated Request to Amend 7.06 Prairie Dog Code, and more.

Preview – May 26, 2026 – City Council Meeting (Regular Session)

Council will discuss:

• An Intergovernmental Agreement with the Longmont Downtown Development Authority for General Administration Services
• Investment Strategy and Policy Recommendations
• Annexation Of Marijuana Establishments in Boulder County Enclaves
• A Proposal for Community Engagement, Design Development and Community Survey for a New Longmont Flag Design through Art in Public Places, and more.

 

Find the full agenda on the Longmont Agenda Portal.

Events & Happenings

Summer Kids’ Films at the Museum

Don’t miss $3 kids’ films at the Longmont Museum this summer on Tuesdays at 10 am. From nostalgic classics to recent blockbusters, enjoy a Tuesday morning movie with your little one on the Stewart Auditorium big screen with a cool drink and a bag of popcorn. This week, it’s “The Incredibles” (2004, PG). Learn more and buy tickets at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

Crafts & Cocoa: Tote Bag Make & Take

Meet at the Library on June 5 from 1–4 pm for a cozy, creative event. Enjoy cocoa while designing a personalized cotton tote bag using heat-transfer vinyl graphics. Choose from gaming, summer, trendy, and fandom-inspired themes. Staff will help press your design onto your tote. Supplies provided. Register at bit.ly/LibPrograms.
or call 303-651-8470.

Free Fitness in the Park

Enjoy a workout in the fresh air. Join Recreation instructors for a variety of free outdoor Tuesday, Friday and Saturday fitness classes at local Longmont parks. For ages 14 & up; no childcare is available. Visit the fitness website at longmontcolorado.gov/fitness for the summer schedule or call 303-774-4800.

Summer Camp at the Longmont Museum

Summer camp at the Longmont Museum is filled with adventure. Children ages 5–12 can join the fun in June and July and discover history, art, music, culture, science and more. Many camps are already sold out; register now! Learn more and register at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.

Waterwise Seminars

There’s still time to sign up for one more Waterwise Yard Seminars, hosted by Resource Central. Get your Colorado gardening questions answered and learn how to transform your lawn into a colorful water-saving landscape. To learn more, visit ResourceCentral.org/seminars or call 303-999-3820.

Keep Cool, Longmont!

Beat the summer heat while keeping your home comfortable and energy efficient. Simple steps like grilling outdoors instead of using the oven and setting ceiling fans to spin counterclockwise can make a big difference. Discover more easy ways to stay cool this summer at longmontcolorado.gov/heat or call the Office of Sustainability at 303-774-3755.

NextLight Internet: Get Real Value

Too many companies think “internet gaming” means playing games with your price. With Longmont’s own award-winning NextLight fiber internet, you get something different. The price you see is the price you pay, with no tricks, traps or hidden fees. Enjoy free installation, locally based service and a monthly rate that has never gone up. Find out more at mynextlight.com or by calling 303-774-4494.

“This Is Longmont” Newsletter Launched

Last Thursday the first weekly “This Is Longmont” email newsletter was sent. It was created with the guidance of nearly 2,800 community members who completed last year’s City of Longmont Communications survey. It includes more of the topics they found important. Interested? Sign up – and manage your preferences – for this and other City communications at longmontcolorado.gov/newsletters.