Too Long Didn’t Listen

* The FAA grants for taxilane reconstruction at Vance Brand Airport were tabled unanimously. Council agreed the work needs to happen but had significant concerns about accepting a federal grant. They want to have a broader conversation about the airport’s financial future at a July 14th pre-session before committing to federal grant terms. A decision has to be made right after that meeting due to a deadline.

* A public safety tax may be heading toward the November ballot. Council directed staff to return with final ballot options, likely for a July 24th special session. The city faces a $2 million current deficit in the public safety fund projected to grow to $20.8 million over ten years. Options on the table include a sales tax increase, a property tax increase, a combination of both, or shifting more positions to the general fund.

* Nearly $5 million allocated for affordable housing across four projects. Habitat for Humanity of St. Vrain Valley is building 35 for-sale affordable homes. The Inn Between of Longmont is building 40 affordable rental units. Brothers Redevelopment is running two years of free home painting and repair for older and disabled homeowners.

* City’s financial books are accurate, reliable, and award-winning. The annual audit came back clean for the 44th consecutive year. Presentation only, Council voted to accept the report.

* Longmont decided not to file an amicus brief in the Superior airport noise lawsuit against Jefferson County Airport. Instead Council adopted a written statement explaining that as an airport owner, Longmont takes airport noise seriously and believes local control over airport operations shouldn’t be handed to the courts.

Timestamps

00:00 Week in Review Highlights

00:31 Welcome and Podcast Updates

02:02 Agenda Motion Revisions

03:40 Clean Audit Financial Report

05:26 Public Comment Roundup

09:03 Consent Agenda and Housing Agreement

11:40 FAA Grant Airport Debate

20:32 Airport Noise Lawsuit Response

21:34 Second Readings / New Laws

24:49 Affordable Housing Funds Approved

27:04 Public Safety Tax Ballot Options

35:24 Boards Appointments Final Comments

37:30 Wrap Up Credits and Thanks

Links

City Flag Design Contest

https://longmontcolorado.gov/news/longmont-invites-applications-to-design-new-official-city-flag/

Longmont City Council Meetings: https://longmontcolorado.gov/government/city-council-meetings/

Coffee with Council:https://longmontcolorado.gov/government/coffee-with-council/

Mayor and City Council Members: https://longmontcolorado.gov/government/mayor-city-council-members

Finding Your Council Representative: https://longmontcolorado.gov/government/mayor-city-council-members/mayor-or-city-council-representative/

Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) https://longmontcolorado.gov/public-safety/about-longmont-public-safety/collaborative-services-division/

* Co-responder unit brings together a specially trained police officer, a behavioral health clinician, and a paramedic to respond to calls involving mental health concerns.

Why Longmont City Council is hesitant to accept FAA money to fix a crumbling airport taxilane: https://www.timescall.com/2026/06/28/longmont-city-council-faa-vance-brand-municipal-airport/

P.R.A.B. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is a Citizen Advisory Committee that consists of seven members appointed to serve three year terms. The purpose of the board is to advise City Council on all aspects of the management and development of the City Parks and recreation programs. They meet on the second Monday of every month.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Longmont Wish Ride

Annual Motorcycle Parade Fundraiser benefiting Make a Wish Colorado.

https://www.wishrideofcolorado.org/

Visible Government League

Local Org opposing mass surveillance (Flock and Axon cameras)

Meet Ups at St Vrain Cidery the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.

https://www.visiblegovernmentleague.org/

Link to Financial Reports of 2025

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by Year

Woodpeckers and Invasive Ash Borer Beetles

Ash Borer Beetles lay their eggs deep under the bark of a tree. Invisible to humans but not to woodpeckers which can be used as an effective indicator of an infected tree with increased woodpecker activity.

USDAFS on fighting invasive Emerald Ash Borers

City Council Pre-Sessions

“Longmont City Council meets every third Tuesday from 6 to 7 pm in an informal pre-session to share updates with each other from the various city and non-city board and commission meetings they each have attended. Periodically, the Council may cancel these sessions or add a special topic for discussion which will be noted on the agenda that can be found on the City’s Agenda Management Portal.

These sessions are open to the public and recorded by Longmont Public Media and later uploaded to the City’s YouTube channel.”

Paint-A-Thon

The Paint-A-Thon Program is a community-driven effort organized by Brothers Redevelopment. It brings together volunteers, sponsors, and local businesses to provide free exterior painting services to homeowners in need. Through this program, we aim to revitalize neighborhoods, enhance curb appeal, and improve the quality of life for homeowners who may be facing financial or physical challenges.

Paint-A-Thon

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