Council Catch-Up

Review- May 28, 2024 (LHA Board)

Please view session recording on the Agenda Portal webpage.

Preview- June 4, 2024 (Study Session)

Please view full meeting agenda on the Agenda Portal webpage.

• Inclusionary Housing Program 2023 Annual Report
• Methamphetamine Affected Properties (MAPS) Overview
• Amending Title 15 Of The Longmont Municipal Code on Land Use Regulations And Planning Approval Processes to Further Incentivize Affordable Housing Unit Generation
• and more

Events & Happenings

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 at bit.ly/cyf-40. For more information, contact the Youth Center at 303-651-8580 or cyandf@longmontcolorado.gov.

Free Fitness in the Park

Enjoy a 9 am morning workout in the fresh air! Join Recreation fitness instructors for free outdoor fitness classes this summer. Friday classes at various parks include Zumba®, Boot Camp, Barre, Pilyoga and Tai Chi. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, Pilyoga is offered at Lanyon Park, 1900 Collyer St. For ages 14 years and older; no childcare is available. View the summer schedule at longmontcolorado.gov/fitness or call 303-774-4700. No registration is needed.

Don’t be burned by your freezer, recycle it!

It can be a pain to clean out the leftovers – especially when an old refrigerator IS the leftover. Make it easier by calling Efficiency Works at 888-463-8414 to haul away your working fridge or freezer at no charge. Or you can take your working appliance to a certified recycling facility yourself and receive a $35 rebate from Efficiency Works when you send photo verification. Find out more by going online to efficiencyworks.org and search “appliance recycling.”

Science & Circus Arts Show at Longmont Library

Join your Longmont Librarians from 10-11 am on Friday, June 7 for a special summer event for kids with National Juggling Champion and kinetic comedian Peter Davison! Prepare for amazing juggling, balancing, unicycle riding, clowning, and more. And learn about the science behind the artistry. This show is packed with audience participation, education and entertainment! No registration required; free to attend. Best for kids 4 years and younger. View full details at bit.ly/LibKids or call 303-651-8477.

Nature Fridays at Sandstone Ranch

Families can enjoy outdoor exploration with unique weekly themes from 9 am-noon every Friday 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 longmontcolorado.gov/SandstoneEvents or call 303-774-4700.

Be safe during “runoff season”

Late spring and early summer is often referred to as Colorado’s “runoff season,” during which snow melt in the mountains fill rivers and creeks heading downstream to the plains. As in every runoff season, many area ditches will be running at or near full capacity to fill local storage reservoirs. For your own safety, residents should be cautious when near ditches and the St. Vrain Creek, especially during the runoff season as currents can be swift, the water is cold, can contain floating debris, and flows can change dramatically without notice. To learn more about stormwater and drainage, visit bit.ly/stormwater-and-drainage.

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 at bouldercounty.gov/safety/heat-emergencies.

Longmont Sustainability Coalition

Are you curious about the City of Longmont’s sustainability and climate action priorities? Join the Longmont Sustainability Coalition! There is no commitment; simply sign up and attend as many meetings as you’d like. The next meeting is from 5:15-6:45 pm on Thursday June 6 on Zoom. It will feature a guest presentation from the City’s Energy Portfolio Development Manager. To join the Longmont Sustainability Coalition, visit bit.ly/CoLLSC or call 303-774-3553.

Activity pools open for season

Geared toward children ages 10 and younger and their guardians, Longmont’s two activity pools offer zero depth entry and fun amenities including water slides, bucket dumps and fun places to splash and play. Kanemoto Pool, 1151 S. Pratt Pkwy., opens Friday, May 31. Roosevelt Pool, 903 8th Ave., opens Tuesday, June 4. For daily hours, visit bit.ly/longmontpools or call 303-774-4700.

Time for outdoor swim season!

Enjoy fun in the sun at Longmont’s outdoor pools and swim areas this summer. Sunset Pool, 1900 Longs Peak Ave., opens Thursday, May 23 with pre-summer hours and limited amenities. A heated outdoor pool designed for the entire family, Sunset Pool features six lap lanes, a large wading area, three diving boards and two fast and fun water slides. The Union Reservoir swim beach, 461 County Road 26, opens for the Memorial Day holiday weekend on Friday, May 24. Regular park entrance fees apply. Learn more at bit.ly/longmontpools.