This Week in Longmont- September 1, 2023
This Week in Longmont- September 1, 2023
Council Catch-Up
Review- August 29, 2023 (Study Session)
- Proclamation(s)
- Longmont Museum Discovery Days Week in Longmont, CO
- Study Session Items
- Adoption of the City of Longmont 2023-2024 City Council Priorities
- Presentation Of The 2024 Proposed Budget And 2024-2028 Proposed Capital
Improvement Program - Electric Rate Study
Preview- September 5, 2023 (Regular Session)
- Proclamation(s)
- A Proclamation Designating September 9-16, 2023 As “Longmont Arts Week” In Longmont, Colorado
- General Business
- Appeal Of Certificate Of Appropriateness Denial By Historic Preservation Commission Regarding Proposed Window Replacement At 545 Collyer Street
- R-2023-72, A Resolution Of The Longmont City Council Upholding The Decision Of The Historic Preservation Commission Denying The 545 Collyer Street Certificate Of Appropriateness
- 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation
Events & Happenings
Climate Action Sunday: Ways We Travel
On Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1:30 pm, the Sustainability Office and Museum invite you to the FREE “The Ways We Travel” Climate Action event. Transportation is now the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. We’ll screen the new, feature film The Engine Inside with a community panel discussion afterward. The event also includes learning activities for kids and an information fair with community partners and local resources. Join us to explore how people are thinking outside the car to make big impacts from climate change to socio-economic inequality to more livable cities. For event details, visit the Museum Events webpage or call 303-774-4436.
Holiday schedules for City facilities
Most City facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Trash, recycling and compost will be collected one day later throughout the week. Some recreation facilities including Sunset Pool, the Recreation Center and Union Reservoir will be open. Find schedules at the Holidays webpage.
Efficiency Works offering triple rebates
Through Sept. 30, Efficiency Works is offering triple rebates to all-electric homes on a number of efficiency improvements, including air sealing and insulation, heat pumps and more. Find out more at the Efficiency Works website.
Get in gear with Bike Extravaganza
Do you have a bicycle that needs some love? Come to the free Bike Extravaganza on Sept. 9 at Clark Centennial Park, where the City of Longmont and partners will be fixing bicycles. Repairs include flat tires, chains and brakes. Want to get your bike repaired? Sign up for a time slot in advance at bit.ly/repairmybike. Volunteers are needed to wrench bikes and more; sign up at on the Bike Extravaganza Form or contact Lauren Greenfield at 303-774-4547 or lauren.greenfield@longmontcolorado.gov.
Open house at historic Callahan House
As part of ArtWalk, the Historic Callahan House & Garden, 312 Terry St., is hosting an Open House with tours from 4-8 pm on Saturday, Sept. 9. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Enjoy the works of local artists and music in the garden, while learning about local Longmont history! For more information about the Callahan House, including rental options for weddings, special events and parties, visit the Callahan House webpage or call 303-776-5191.
Outdoor swim areas close for season
Today from 10 am-5 pm is the last day to enjoy Sunset Pool, 1900 Longs Peak Ave., and the Swim Beach at Union Reservoir, 461 County Road 22. Fall Union Reservoir park hours are 6 am-8 pm through Oct. 31. For information about indoor swim options, visit the Swim webpage or call 303-774-4706.
Waste Services celebrates 75 years!
Longmont Waste Services began 75 years ago this month with trash collection and a local landfill. Over the years, the service expanded and modernized and has made a number of improvements such as progressing toward becoming a zero-waste community, developing a natural gas extraction project to fuel sanitation trucks, and launching the Waste Services app. Visit the Waste Services webpage to see where Longmont Waste Services is headed for the next 75 years, and make sure to sign up for the Waste Services app.
History and Tradition of Botanical Art
Trace botanical art from its earliest use on tombs in 500 BC to the modern day during this free presentation at the Longmont Public Library from 6:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, Sept. 14! Through the examples in this presentation, you will have an idea of the beauty and breadth of botanical art as a continuing tradition. This presentation is developed by the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA), an organization of individuals and institutions who share and interest and appreciation of the tradition and contemporary practice of botanical art. This event is free, however registration is required at the Library Programs webpage or by calling 303-651-8472.
Sustainability Explained: Watch Your Waste
Haste makes waste! Attend a free interactive presentation from the City of Longmont’s Sustainability Office and learn how you can waste less, save more, and make your community a better place to live from 1-2 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave. This event is free but registration is requested. Please visit the Senior Services webpage or call 303-651-8411 to register.
Sign up for CERT Basic Training course
Are you interested in learning in-depth skills you can use in the event of a disaster? Sign up for our free CERT Basic Training course, presented by Longmont Public Safety Emergency Response Management team. Class will take place in-person from 8 am-5 pm on three Saturdays on Sept. 9, 16, and 23. There are 30 seats available for this class. All students must be 18 years of age or older, and preference will be given to individuals who live and work in Longmont. Registration ends at noon on Sept. 7, or when the class reaches capacity. You must attend all sessions in order to complete the certification. Register online at the Longmont website and search “CERT.” Call 303-651-8438 with questions.
Free swim lesson sessions
Recreation Services is sponsoring 200 free swim lesson sessions for resident youth who do not know how to swim. The goal of this program is to provide more opportunities for youth to learn how to be safe and have fun in and around the water. To qualify, applicants must be a child aged 3-12 years old; in need of beginner swim lessons; live within the city limits of Longmont; demonstrate a financial need; and have not taken swim lessons with the City of Longmont in the past. For more information and to apply, visit the Swim webpage, stop by Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., or call 303-774-4706.
Removing and reporting graffiti
Removing graffiti as soon as possible is important because graffiti adds to the deterioration of neighborhoods if left in place. When an individual or neighborhood becomes involved in active and frequent removal of graffiti, it sends a message to offenders that their destructive graffiti and other activities will not be tolerated. Please submit a report online through ServiceWorks or call the graffiti hotline at 303-774-4327. Calls will be responded to Monday through Friday within 48 hours. If you see graffiti in progress, call 9-1-1. Useful information you can provide includes a description of those involved and their vehicle description (if there is one). Do not approach those involved in what you believe is an illegal activity. More information on graffiti removal can be found on the Longmont website and searching “graffiti.”
