Council Catch-Up

Review- September 19, 2023 (Study Session)

• Study Session Items
  • 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation 
  • Presentation on the Sugar Factory + STEAM Subarea Plan

Preview- September 26, 2023 (Regular Session)

• Special Presentations
  • Presentation From Boulder County Commissioners Office About Issues And Measures On The 2023 Ballot
• General Business 
  • 2024 Budget Presentation and 
  • Resolution LHA-2023-31, A Resolution Of The Board Of Commissioners Of The Longmont Housing Authority Approving The Revised Management Agreement For The Property Located At 12236 Weld County Road 1 In Longmont 
  • Compensation Review For Employees Appointed By City Council 

Events & Happenings

Coffee with Council: Sept. 30

Longmont City Council will host an in-person Coffee with Council from 9-10 am on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave. At this event, you can talk informally with Council Members Sean McCoy and Tim Waters on any topic of your choice. Have questions? Call 303-651-8649 or visit the Coffee with Council webpage.

Strider Balance Bike Race

Preschoolers ages 2-5 can showcase their balance biking skills at 9:30 am on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Willow Farm Park, 901 S. Fordham St., during a morning of racing fun. Participants should bring their own bike and helmet (required).To register ($20 per rider), call 303-651-8404 or visit the Community Events webpage. Limited spaces are available and pre-registration is required. A free practice session is offered at 9 am on Sept. 27 in Roosevelt Park, 725 8th Ave.

Get the BEEP out of my way!

Do you ever wonder why people on bicycles ride where they do? Is it legal? How can you “safely” get around them? And as a bicyclist, is it okay to ride outside of the bike lane if there is glass, debris or a garbage can in your way? Join us for the Bicycle Friendly Driver Class! Let’s look at some scenarios and determine best practices to share the roads in Longmont (and beyond) with safety and courtesy. This 90 minute class is intended for all road users and will include infrastructure review, common crash data and some fun “legal or not” interactive discussion. Free for all and certificates of completion will be provided. Join us at the Longmont Senior Center (910 Longs Peak Ave.), Monday, September 25, 3:00 – 4:30 PM. Register on the online form.

Get FREE solar eclipse glasses at Library

Starting Monday, Sept. 25, drop by any service point at the Longmont Library to get your free solar eclipse glasses for the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse on Oct. 14. Glasses are while supplies last and are courtesy of the STAR Net Community program through the Space Science Institute. Make sure to stop by the Library to attend these free fun programs:

• Oct. 10: Solar Explorers: Getting Ready for the Eclipse: Participants will learn how to safely view the annular solar eclipse, why these eclipses happen, and all participants can decorate their own eclipse glasses.
• Oct. 13: Solar Eclipse Crafternoon Take & Make Kit: Straw Rocket: Come to the Children and Teen Services area and get a Take and Make kit that includes all the materials needed to make your very own rocket!

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.

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.

Free class: Cloud computing

Embark on a journey into the world of cloud computing with our engaging one-hour class, “Introduction to Cloud Computing” from 5-6 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Longmont Library’s computer lab upstairs. Whether you’re new to technology or simply curious about the cloud, this session is designed for learners of all ages. Discover how The Cloud transforms the ways we store, access, and share data and how cloud-based software is unlocking how the internet can enrich our lives. Questions? Call 303-651-8769