Council Catch-Up

Review – September 9, 2025 (Regular Session)

• 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation

• A Bill For An Ordinance Amending Title 10 Of The Longmont Municipal Code By Adding Section 10.24.130 Concerning Sitting Or Lying Down In Commercial Districts

• A Resolution Of The Longmont City Council Approving The Amended Contract For The Supply Of Electric Power And Energy Between The City Of Longmont And Platte River Power Authority

 

Preview – September 16, 2025 (Study Session)

• 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation

• City Council calendar of upcoming meetings and events (Informational item)

• Minimum wage fishbowl summary (Informational item)

 

You can find the full agenda on the Longmont Agenda Portal.

Events & Happenings

 

Library Fall Book Sale This Week
Shop the Longmont Library’s lobby for books, DVDs, vintage finds and more during the Fall Book Sale. Proceeds fund Library programs, resources and services. The sale runs 3:30 to 8 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 17 (Friends members only); 9 am to 8 pm on Thursday, Sept. 18; and from 9 am to 5 pm on both Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20. Friends of the Longmont Library membership is only $15 a year. Visit Friends of the Longmont Library online for more information or call the Library at 303-651-8470.

 

Itty Bitty City Preschool Fun
Itty Bitty City returns on Fridays from 9-11 am through November 21 at the St. Vrain Memorial Building at 700 Longs Peak Ave. Kids ages 6 months to 5 years enjoy running and playing in the gym! Parents must supervise their children. Buy a 10-visit pass for $42.50 in person or online at Recreation registration or pay $5 per child per visit. No registration is needed. Questions? Call 303-651-8404.

 

Free Lanyon Park Historic Walking Tour
Join Longmont Museum Curator of History Elizabeth Beaudoin on a free walking tour Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10 am. Learn about Longmont’s early years, the Oligarchy Ditch, mid-century modern architecture, and the city’s expansion post-WWII. No registration; meet in Lanyon Park (1900 Collyer St.). Questions? Call 303-651-8374.

 

Charging Stations Out of Service Sept. 17
Longmont’s city-owned public electric vehicle charging stations will temporarily go out of service on Sept. 17 so that new equipment can be installed. Drivers will access the new chargers through the EVGateway app at evgateway.net/ev-drivers.php. Charging Stations are expected to again be available in October; details will be announced at Longmont EV chargers online as the work is completed.

 

Tibetan & Himalayan Cultural Festival
The Tibetan & Himalayan Cultural Festival in Longmont brings together food, film, photography, and dance. Attend a screening of “Honey Giver Among the Dogs” (Monmo Tashi Kyidren) from 2-5:30 pm on Saturday, September 20 at the Museum. Enjoy chai and momos before the film and Q&A after, plus a photo and woodcut exhibit and a Tibetan circle dance. Register for free at Honey giver online.

 

Downtown Longmont Wine Walk
Enjoy a variety of wines while exploring one-of-a-kind shops on Thursday, September 25 from 4:30 to 8 pm. Tickets are $30 (while supplies last), and include a commemorative wine sampling glass, 10 samples of assorted wines, and complimentary bites at each location. More information & tickets at Downtown Longmont online or 303-651-8484.

 

NextLight Internet: Fast, Easy, Free!
Getting connected should be easy – and Longmont’s community-owned NextLight internet guarantees it with local service, free installation and no funny stuff with the price. Subscribe by Sept. 30 and get your first month of service free at any speed. Call 303-774-4494 or visit My NextLight online to get started.

 

Volunteer to Serve on a Board
Help shape the future of Longmont by serving on a board or commission. Applicants must be a registered voter and a Longmont resident for at least one year prior to being appointed. Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, October 17. Details online or call 303-651-8649.

 

See the World with Longmont Sister Cities
The City of Longmont offers an incredible experience for SVVSD students to visit our 3 sister cities: Chino, Japan; Ciudad Guzman, Mexico; and the Northern Arapaho, Wind River Reservation. Students enjoy a short summer stay with host families. Trips start at $50! Chaperone applications due September 30; Student applications October 31. Learn more and apply at Longmont Sister Cities.