Council Catch-Up

Please see full agendas on the City Council agenda portal.

Review- October 3, 2023 (Regular Session)

• Special Reports and Presentations
  • A Proclamation Designating The Month Of October 2023 As “Community Planning Month” In Longmont, Colorado
• General Business
  •  Attainable Housing Fee Waiver Program
  • Second Public Hearing On The 2024 Budget And Final Council Direction

Preview- October 10, 2023 (Regular session)

This meeting begins at 6 pm to accommodate a larger number of residents wishing to speak to Council regarding ordinances.

• Special Reports and Presentations
  • Medal Of Valor Presentation To Officer Justin Hill And Citizen Service Citation Presentation To Tammy Stewart And Aussie Carrera 
•  Ordinances on Second Reading
  • O-2023-51, A Bill For An Ordinance To Approve A Long-Term Water Supply Contract Between The City Of Longmont And LWM Washout LLC B.
  • O-2023-50, A Bill For An Ordinance Conditionally Approving The 1313 Spruce Avenue Concept Plan Amendment, Generally Located At The Southwest Corner Of Grant Street And Spruce Avenue 

 Events & Happenings

Serve on a City board or commission!

The City Council has opened their bi-annual recruitment to fill vacancies on City boards and commissions. This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard and take a more active role in your community. All applicants must be registered voters and a Longmont resident for at least one year prior to being appointed. Applications must be submitted by 5 pm on Friday, Oct. 13. Learn more and apply at the Boards webpage or call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649.

Longmont Sister Cities Student Exchange

 Do you want to travel and learn about cultures other than your own? Are you an 8-11 grade student within the St. Vrain Valley School district limits (charter schools and homeschoolers also welcome!)? Apply to become a Student Ambassador and travel to Japan, Mexico, or the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. You can apply on the Longmont Sister Cities Association website. Applications close October 31.

Día de Muertos Family Celebration

Join us for the free annual Día de Muertos Family Celebration from 11 am-3 pm on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Downtown Longmont. This street festival includes music and dance performances, art and craft activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars and the Gigantes Procession. Park downtown or at the Longmont Museum and take the free shuttle between locations so you can enjoy all the exhibitions and activities of the day. Learn more at the Longmont Day of the Dead website or by calling 303-651-8374.

Learn about Longmont’s energy future

Take the opportunity to find out more about our community’s energy future. On Nov. 13, the Longmont Museum will host a free community session on the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process for Platte River Power Authority, Longmont’s wholesale electric provider owned by Longmont, Loveland, Estes Park and Fort Collins. Once complete in 2024, this plan will serve as a road map for continuing to provide electricity that is reliable, financially sustainable and environmentally responsible. The session starts at 6:30 pm in the Longmont Museum’s Kaiser C Classroom. Find out more about the IRP at the PRPA website.

Understanding Domestic Violence Workshop

Presented by Ashley Méndez Ruiz, Project Coordinator, Longmont Ending Domestic Violence Initiative (LEVI), Understanding Domestic Violence Workshop focuses on providing the community a better understanding about what is domestic violence. Attendees will be able to differentiate between unhealthy and abusive relationships, as well as identify red flags. Three sessions are available in the Longmont Library Conference Room: 1-1:45 pm on Oct. 16; 10-10:45 am on Oct. 19; or 10-10:45 am on Oct. 21. Details can be found at the Library Programs webpage or by calling Adult Services at 303-651-8472.

Visit the Sandstone Visitors Center

Don’t miss your last chance this season to visit the historic Sandstone Ranch Visitors Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive. Admission is free; donations welcome. The Visitors Center is open seasonally from 10 am-2 pm on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month through October. Learn more by calling call 303-651-8404 or visiting the Sandstone Ranch webpage.

Make sure to water your trees!

Fall in Colorado can be dry, so it is extremely important to water trees. Soil moisture insulates tree roots and supports the tree’s ability to survive cold snaps. Aim to water trees and shrubs once per month from October through March if there hasn’t been about 1 inch of natural precipitation. Apply water midday when the temperature is above 40 degrees. Water the area using a hose end sprinkler, extending from the base of the tree to the edge of the longest branches in the tree canopy. As a general survival rule, apply 10 gallons of water for each diameter inch of the tree. Learn more about fall and winter watering at CSU Extension website.

Woody Guthrie film at Longmont Museum

Thursday Nights @ the Museum continue this Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 pm. “Bound for Glory” (1976) tells the story of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie’s early years, before his rise to the top as a champion for the rights of migrant farm workers. Come early and explore the galleries, including current special exhibition “agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land.” $10 general admission, $8 students/seniors, $5 Museum members. Buy tickets at the Longmont Museum website or by calling 303-651-8374.

Longmont Ice Pavilion

The Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 8th Ave., is a seasonal outdoor full-service ice rink facility, offering public ice skating, hockey, skating lessons, and private facility rentals. Registration for learn-to-skate and adult hockey skills classes begins today at longmontcolorado.gov/ice-pavilion or by calling 303-774-4700. Already an experienced skater? Get paid for doing what you love! We are now hiring learn-to-skate instructors, skate guards and ice rink supervisors. Training begins in early November with the Ice Pavilion season running Nov. 17 through March 6. To learn more about ice employment options, visit the City Jobs webpage, call 303-651-8408 or email ice@longmontcolorado.gov.

Free class: Intro to Google Workspace

Explore the power of Google Workspace, Google’s cloud-based Office Suite and collaboration tool in this free class offered by the Longmont Library Computer Lab from 5-6 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 10. No registration required. Learners of all backgrounds will be introduced to this versatile and powerful suite of office productivity tools. View full details at the Library Tech Classes webpage or call 303-651-8769.

Enter your float in the Holiday Parade

It’s time to plan your Longmont Lights parade float! Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your business or organization in lights at 5 pm on Saturday, Dec. 9 during the annual holiday parade on Main Street. All parade entries are eligible for prizes. Download your entry form or register online at the Longmont Lights webpage. The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 1. Call 303-651-8404 with questions.