Longmont weekly roundup: September 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 and November 3, 2026

Recap

1. September 22, 2026: Minutes adoption

   [September 22, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to adopt the minutes as corrected. At 0:22:45

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   I move we adopt the minutes as corrected.

2. September 22, 2026: Minutes adoption

   [September 22, 2026 meeting] A council member seconded a motion to adopt the minutes as amended. At 0:23:34

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   Prom McCoy, seconded by um Council Member Marcen to adopt the minutes as amended.

3. September 22, 2026: Timeline

   [September 22, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said this would be after the election, probably sometime Q1 of next year. At 0:26:26

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   and it's and it's and my understanding is this would be after the election, probably sometime Q1 of next year.

4. September 22, 2026: City clerk timeline

   [September 22, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker asked for time until after the election, saying it was a heavy lift for the office. At 0:28:25

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   to pick that back up, but if you can give us time till after the election, which is a heavy lift for our office,

5. September 22, 2026: Public comment - cell service

   [September 22, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said a change in towers affecting all carriers had occurred in July. At 0:43:11

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   there was a change in the towers and it's affecting all the carriers that had occurred in July.

6. September 22, 2026: Public comment - affordable senior housing

   [September 22, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker brought attention to the impending loss of a very valuable affordable senior living location. At 0:49:34

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   your attention to the impending loss of a very valuable affordable senior living location.

7. September 22, 2026: Public comment - mobile home park sale

   [September 22, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the intent for sale had been given and it was costing another $6 million. At 0:51:39

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   it's um the intent for sale is uh now been given um costing another $6 million.

8. September 22, 2026: Public comment - October 6th meeting

   [September 22, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said there was still a meeting on October 6th. At 0:56:27

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   I understand there's still a meeting October 6th where

9. September 22, 2026: Consent agenda date

   [September 22, 2026 meeting] The second reading and public hearing for all ordinances introduced on the consent agenda were scheduled for October 6, 2026. At 1:05:48

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   The second reading and public hearing for for all ordinances introduced on this consent agenda will be held on October 6, 2026.

10. September 22, 2026: Transit service

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] A speaker said no additional service was necessarily planned for that area as of now. At 1:43:29

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    stop will be maintained. There is no additional service necessarily planned for that area as of now.

11. September 22, 2026: Silo location statement

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they were not sure the silos were on the property and that they might be just off the property or on a property line. At 2:10:12

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    Um so I'm not sure those silos are even on the property. They may be just off the property or on a property line.

12. September 22, 2026: Ordinance 2026-63 amendment

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to change the term "on bill charge" to "on bill improvement repayment" consistently throughout the ordinance. At 2:28:16

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    I would like to motion to amend the term quote on billill charge um to on bill improvement repayment consistently throughout the ordinance.

13. September 22, 2026: Eligible improvement definition amendment

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to amend the definition of eligible improvement to add 'and requested by the customer' to the end. At 2:30:24

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    motion to amend the definition of quote eligible improvement uh to add quote and requested by the customer to the end of

14. September 22, 2026: On-bill financing program status

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] A speaker said the city was not proposing a program at that time. At 2:36:07

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    Well, and um the city doesn't isn't proposing a program at this time.

15. September 22, 2026: Ordinance 2026-63 motion

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to approve Ordinance 2026-63 as amended. At 2:44:46

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    Okay. So, the uh motion has been made to approve ordinance 2026-63 as amended.

16. September 22, 2026: Meeting extension motion

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to extend the meeting beyond 11:00. At 2:55:00

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    um staff, etc., um, I move to extend the meeting beyond 11:00.

17. September 22, 2026: 2027 budget and rates

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] A speaker said there would be adjustments to rates, not additional proposals for 2027, and that within 2027 they would talk about what 2028 would look like. At 2:58:43

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    adjustments to rates not for 2027 uh additional proposals but uh uh within 2027 we'll be talking about what 2028 will look like.

18. September 22, 2026: Utility billing

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] A new bill print vendor would change the service that provided printed and mailed bills in early 2027. At 3:01:12

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    are also bringing in a new bill print vendor. Uh so our the the service that provides our printed and mailed bills will change in early 2027.

19. September 22, 2026: Utility fund

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] The fund was to be renamed the utility customer service fund. At 3:02:49

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    we will be changing the name of the fund to the utility customer service fund

20. September 22, 2026: Waste services

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] The waste services department was made up of around 28 employees. At 3:08:02

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    uh just as an overview uh our our waste services department uh is made up of around 28 employees

21. September 22, 2026: Water master plan

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] The water master plan was anticipated to be completed in December. At 3:18:24

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    that water master plan is anticipated to be completed in December

22. September 22, 2026: Sanitary sewer master plan

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] A sanitary sewer master plan was underway that year and was expected to be done in December or early January. At 3:22:07

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    we're doing a sanitary sewer master plan this year which should be done in December early January

23. September 22, 2026: FEMA grant timeline

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] The grant was released last week, and design was to continue through 2027. At 3:32:59

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    They just released it last week and released the grant. So we are back in design mode. We will be designing through 2027.

24. September 22, 2026: Roadway mileage

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] The city had added 9 miles of roadway. At 3:36:31

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    We've added 9 miles of roadway.

25. September 22, 2026: Colorado connector rail service

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] The Colorado connector rail service was expected to come to Longmont two years after that. At 3:44:33

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    two years later, past that, we are all expecting that Coco, the Colorado connector rail service, will also be coming to Longmont.

26. September 22, 2026: Pavement resurfacing

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] Resurfacing work was about five miles of roadway per year, while the sustainable level was 10 miles. At 3:48:39

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    that that resurfacing work on on about five miles of roadway per year, but really the sustainable level would be 10 miles.

27. September 22, 2026: Adjournment

    [September 22, 2026 meeting] The council adjourned. At 3:57:17

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    So, okay, we are adjourned.

28. October 6, 2026: Neighborhood Group Leaders Association Day

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] October 10, 2026 was proclaimed Neighborhood Group Leaders Association Day in Longmont, Colorado. At 0:18:33

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    do hereby proclaim October 10th, 2026 as neighborhood group leaders association day in Longmont, Colorado, honoring 40

29. October 6, 2026: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] October 2026 was proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Longmont, Colorado. At 0:23:34

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    do hereby proclaim October 2026 as domestic violence awareness month in Longmont, Colorado.

30. October 6, 2026: Public comment on Green subdivision

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the documentation showed a number of steps the city omitted, overlooked, or did not comply with. At 0:30:04

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    In the documentation, you'll see a number of steps that the city omitted, overlooked, or did not comply with.

31. October 6, 2026: Public comment on city property and budget

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker suggested the city sell one of its properties and use that money to help balance the budget instead of raising taxes on everybody. At 0:35:47

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    I would like to suggest that the city sell one of their properties and use that money to help balance the budget instead of raising taxes on everybody.

32. October 6, 2026: Consent agenda second reading

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] The second reading and public hearing for all ordinances introduced on the consent agenda were set for October 20, 2026. At 0:41:33

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    Absolutely, Mayor. The second reading and public hearing for all ordinances introduced on this consent agenda will be held on October 20th, 2026.

33. October 6, 2026: Consent agenda Item I

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A council member asked to pull Item I. At 0:44:27

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    Um, council member Marcine. Thank you, Mayor. I'd like to pull item I.

34. October 6, 2026: Ordinance 2026-63 on-bill financing

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said the proposal was optional and something a customer would opt into. At 0:46:53

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    the so what we're proposing here is an optional it's something that a a customer would opt into.

35. October 6, 2026: Ordinance 2026-63 eligible projects

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said projects approved for this kind of program were projects that were going to create efficiencies in the home. At 0:48:40

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    projects that are approved for this kind of program are projects that are going to create efficiencies in the home.

36. October 6, 2026: Ordinance 2026-63 public hearing

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] The public hearing on Ordinance 2026-63 was opened with no one signed up on the list to speak. At 0:59:16

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    the queue, I will now um open the public hearing on ordinance 2026-63. There's no one signed up on the list, but is there anyone in the audience who wishes to speak on this item?

37. October 6, 2026: Dry Creek annexation first reading

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] The item was approved by council on first reading at the September 22 council meeting. At 1:14:39

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    At the se uh September 22nd uh council meeting, this item was uh approved by the council on first reading um with four

38. October 6, 2026: Dry Creek silo condition

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] The existing silo on the property was to be referred to the historic preservation committee for review and comment. At 1:15:45

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    existing silo on the property shall be referred to the historic preservation committee for review and comment

39. October 6, 2026: Existing bike-share system cost

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] The existing system included 30 e-bikes, 57 docks, and 17 spare batteries for a total cost of $217,000. At 1:17:37

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    The existing system includes 30 ebikes, 57 docks, and 17 spare batteries for a total cost of 7 $217,000.

40. October 6, 2026: Apartment use removed

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the apartment building was removed as an allowed use after listening to feedback. At 1:21:19

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    listened to that feedback and removed the apartment building as an allowed use.

41. October 6, 2026: Density restriction

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] The applicant agreed to restrict density to 15 dwelling units per acre for attached homes. At 1:21:48

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    acre. The applicant has agreed to restrict the density to 15 dwelling units per acre for attached homes or

42. October 6, 2026: Bike-share station cost estimate

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker estimated that five stations would total about $25,000, excluding concrete. At 1:25:02

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    assume that we providing five stations, that's a total cost of about $25,000, which would not include the concrete

43. October 6, 2026: Silo safety concerns

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said there was an unreasonable risk to public safety, particularly children. At 1:28:02

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    professional opinion represents an unreasonable risk to the public safety particularly children and other

44. October 6, 2026: Silo setback requirement

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said structures like towers or silos require planning for a setback of one and a half times their height in case they fall. At 1:38:07

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    And part of that is because um typically with structures like towers or silos, you have to plan for a setback of one and a half times the height in case it falls.

45. October 6, 2026: Public comment question on rental and affordable units

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker asked what percentage of the property's homes would be rental and how much would be affordable and attainable for sale. At 1:40:49

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    what percent of the homes of the all the property will be rental and how much will be uh affordable and attainable for sale.

46. October 6, 2026: Affordable housing agreements timing

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said affordable housing agreements are typically handled at the time of platting subdivision, which would also require a public hearing. At 1:41:48

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    Yes, mayor. Um, the uh affordable housing agreements are um once again typically uh handled at the time of uh platting subdivision which is which would also require a public hearing.

47. October 6, 2026: Public comment in favor of annexation and more homes

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker advocated in favor of the annexation and said they would like to build as many homes as possible. At 1:48:14

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    to come through the door. Um, so I'm advocating in favor of this annexation and I'd like for us to build as many homes as possible.

48. October 6, 2026: Public comment urging resolution without preventing annexation

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker urged the council to resolve small issues without preventing the annexation and said every square foot of developable land in the Longmont planning area is precious. At 1:52:30

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    hope that you will um resolve the small issues in a way that that's does not prevent this annexation and because I just want to urge you to consider that every square foot of developable land in the Longmont planning area is precious to the people of Longmont.

49. October 6, 2026: Public comment opposing e-bikes

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they were not really in favor of the e-bikes. At 1:56:15

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    As far as the ebikes, um I'm not really in favor of that.

50. October 6, 2026: Public comment

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said the assistant chief of police violated the law when he gave the critical incident briefing. At 2:28:09

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    Your assistant chief of police violated that law when he gave your critical incident briefing.

51. October 6, 2026: Public comment

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker demanded that the council exhaust an independent investigation. At 2:29:34

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    So we are demanding that you as a council exhaust an independent investigation

52. October 6, 2026: Public comment — accountability

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker asked for accountability through facts. At 2:36:11

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    So, I'm asking for accountability through facts.

53. October 6, 2026: Public comment — city council request

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker asked the city council for accountability, transparency, and real answers. At 2:43:51

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    I'm asking the city council for accountability, transparency, and real answers.

54. October 6, 2026: Public comment — independent review

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker asked the council to demand transparency and support an independent and thorough review. At 2:45:41

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    council to take our concern seriously, to demand transparency, to support an independent and thorough review

55. October 6, 2026: Public comment — police narrative

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they did not appreciate the narrative that the Longmont police put out. At 2:49:39

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    I truly do not appreciate the narrative that the Longmont police put out about

56. October 6, 2026: Public comment — accountability

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said something had to be done and accountability had to be held. At 2:53:50

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    Something has to be done. Accountability has to be held.

57. October 6, 2026: Public comment — shooting question

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker asked why the man had to shoot that boy. At 2:54:54

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    And um the main question I want to know is why what reason did that man have to shoot that boy?

58. October 6, 2026: Public comment — weapon

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the other officers right there saw no weapon and told him it was no weapon. At 2:57:03

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    no weapon. The other officers right there seen no weapon. They told him it was no weapon.

59. October 6, 2026: Council comment — personal experience

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said their son was diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia. At 2:59:13

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    my son is diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia.

60. October 6, 2026: Public comment on 5G/6G

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they thought the issue was more of a 6G problem than 5G and that they needed to figure out their frequencies. At 3:04:06

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    so I I think it's really more of a 6G problem. It's not the 5G and they need to figure out their frequencies.

61. October 6, 2026: Ordinance 2026-69 opposition

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they would vote against the item because they thought 44 housing units in that area was a bad idea. At 3:05:02

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    I'll be voting against this because I think it's a bad idea to have 44 housing units in this area of town.

62. October 6, 2026: Ordinance 2026-69 traffic calming amendment vote

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] The item carried unanimously. At 3:18:00

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    Okay. And that item carries unanimously.

63. October 6, 2026: Ordinance 2026-69 final vote

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] The item carried 6 to 1, with Council Member McCoy in opposition. At 3:18:37

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    Okay, and that carries 6 to1 with Council Member McCoy in opposition.

64. October 6, 2026: Ordinance 2026-73 secondary use limit

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said that within the mixed-use regional center, a secondary use cannot be more than 50% of the land area. At 3:21:22

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    within the mixeduse regional center, a secondary use cannot be more than 50% of the land area.

65. October 6, 2026: Ordinance 2026-73 rental unit discussion

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said there were already 240 rental units there and the amendment stated they could go up to another 529. At 3:27:25

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    we already have 240 rental uh units there and you were um the amendment stated we could go up to another 529.

66. October 6, 2026: Meeting extension

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to extend the meeting past 11 o'clock and was seconded. At 3:51:46

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    I'd like to make a motion to extend the meeting. Okay. So, we have a motion to extend the meeting past 11 o'clock and it was seconded by um Council Member Kulkoffer.

67. October 6, 2026: Budget motion

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] Council had a motion to approve the budget. At 4:12:21

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    we have a motion to approve um the budget

68. October 6, 2026: Universal child care ranking

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they rated universal child care lower because it fit into early childhood education and child care. At 4:32:18

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    Just real quick, I just I was late to the party. Um, the universal childare I rated lower because I felt like it just fits into early childhood education and child care.

69. October 6, 2026: Early childhood education standalone priority

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they were not comfortable approving any council priority list that did not make early childhood education and child care a standalone item. At 4:53:39

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    I will just be very blunt and saying I'm not comfortable with approving or or any and this, you know, put myself on a ledge with any list of council priorities where early childhood education and childare is not its own standalone item.

70. October 6, 2026: Parent Advisory Council

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said that if council wished, the matter could be brought back for further policy direction. At 5:02:05

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    Um, if council wishes, we can also bring that um, back for further policy direction.

71. October 6, 2026: Parent Advisory Council

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they would like to give staff direction to continue that conversation and work. At 5:03:18

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    I would like to give staff direction to continue that conversation and that work to try to

72. October 6, 2026: Parent Advisory Council

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said they would go ahead with the recommendation. At 5:04:58

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    So, we'll go ahead and go with um your recommendation and it kind Yeah. So, do we agree with this?

73. October 6, 2026: Sustainability Advisory Board

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said they were going to pause doing anything with the sustainability advisory board until they could discuss back and forth. At 5:06:04

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    So, we're going to pause doing anything with the sustainability advisory board until we can discuss back and forth at Thank you.

74. October 6, 2026: Sustainability Advisory Board

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said they would put the matter on the next presession. At 5:06:18

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    Okay. Yes. Okay. We're uh we'll I'll put it on the next presession. Okay. Thank you.

75. October 6, 2026: Council Comments

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker suggested contacting the state public utilities commission about the cell phone problem. At 5:07:33

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    And also um about the cell phone uh problem, maybe contact your state um public utilities commission.

76. October 6, 2026: Council Comments

    [October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker urged people to educate themselves because there was a lot on the ballot. At 5:10:19

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    get my ballot. There's a lot in this ballot. So please please please educate yourself.

77. October 20, 2026: Consent agenda

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] The second reading and public hearing for ordinances introduced on the consent agenda were scheduled for November 3, 2026. At 0:25:47

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    The second reading and public hearing for ordinances introduced on the consent agenda will be held on November 3rd, 2026.

78. October 20, 2026: Ordinance 2026-65

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] The public hearing for Ordinance 2026-65 was opened and closed with no one signed up and no audience speaker. At 0:29:30

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    I will now open the public hearing for ordinance 2026-65. So there is no one signed up for this item. Is there anyone in the audience who would wish to come forward and speak? Seeing none, I will now close the public hearing.

79. October 20, 2026: 8513 St. Vrain Road neighborhood meetings

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] A speaker said there had been four neighborhood meetings and a number of individual and group sessions. At 0:42:51

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    had four neighborhood meetings. We've had a number of individual and group sessions.

80. October 20, 2026: 8513 St. Vrain Road concept plan

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] A speaker said the plan had a 27-to-44-unit range at 6.1 to 9.9 units per acre. At 0:53:24

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    this plan had the 27 to 44 unit range 6.1 to 9.9 to the acre really the lower third of uh the 6 to8 that's allowed

81. October 20, 2026: 8513 St. Vrain Road public hearing

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] The public hearing was opened for R-2026-75 and O-2026-69. At 0:59:40

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    so I'm going to go ahead and open the public hearing for resolution 2026-75 and ordinance 2026-69.

82. October 20, 2026: 8513 St. Vrain Road Annexation condition one

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to amend condition one by striking the existing traffic condition in its entirety. At 1:32:37

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    So, I move to amend condition one by striking the existing traffic condition in its entirety

83. October 20, 2026: Fire mitigation condition

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to amend condition two by striking the existing fire mitigation condition in its entirety. At 1:35:16

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    I move to amend condition two by striking the existing fire mitigation condition in its entirety

84. October 20, 2026: Vegetation removal deadline

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] Dead or dying trees, vegetation, and other combustible material identified in the plan were required to be removed by August 1, 2027. At 1:35:32

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    Dead or dying trees, vegetation, and other combustible material identified in the plan must be removed by August 1st, 2027.

85. October 20, 2026: O-2026-70 vote

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] The vote carried unanimously after no one was in the queue. At 2:26:38

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    And seeing no one in the queue, let's go ahead and vote. Okay. And that carries unanimously.

86. October 20, 2026: Art in Public Places exemption authority

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] Municipal code allows the City Council to exempt improvements after a public hearing. At 2:30:22

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    So council I should say municipal code allows council to exempt improvements after a public hearing.

87. October 20, 2026: Mentor-mentee program for local artists

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said a mentor-mentee relationship program would be put in place to ensure local artists are included. At 2:35:51

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    However, we are going to put in place a mentor mentee relationship program to make sure that um local artists are included whether they're doing the main work or being more in that mentee role

88. October 20, 2026: Mural size

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the mural is about 5,000 square feet and very similar in size to the mural on the parking garage at the civic center. At 2:36:11

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    Yes. Hello. Thank you for having me, council. Um yes, exactly that. So, this mural is about 5,000 square ft, which is very similar to the size of the mural that we had on the parking garage at the civic center.

89. October 20, 2026: Mentor or mentee application

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said artists could apply as either a mentor or a mentee, with portfolio review opportunity on either side. At 2:36:57

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    So, uh we'll open it up so an artist can apply as that mentor perspective or the mentee. So, uh, there's opportunity for portfolio review on either side and to give our local artists that that wonderful opportunity

90. October 20, 2026: $200,000 mural budget sufficiency

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said $200,000 should be completely sufficient for a 20-year lifespan of a mural of this size. At 2:46:05

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    So, the $200,000 should be completely sufficient for a 20-year lifespan of a mural of this size.

91. October 20, 2026: Public comment

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] A speaker said he was concerned about the actual 1% donation because if it was more than $200,000 he would be concerned. At 3:06:21

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    1%. I'm curious what the like actual 1% donation would be because if it's more than 200,000 then I would be concerned

92. October 20, 2026: Vehicle washing

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said their policy was not to wash on site because the landlord had not provided fixtures to do so. At 3:12:46

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    Um our policy is we we will not be washing on site. Uh the landlord has not provided us with um uh fixtures to do so.

93. October 20, 2026: Target density

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the target density was in the 10 to 12 range. At 3:16:59

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    I think our target density here is in the kind of 10 to 12 range um with the idea that it will be less dense on the

94. October 20, 2026: Prior vote and Item C

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] A vote carried unanimously, and the council moved to Item C, Ordinance O-2026-76. At 3:31:59

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    Okay. And that carries unanimously. We are now on to um item C, ordinance 2026-76.

95. October 20, 2026: O-2026-76 pulled

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] Ordinance O-2026-76 was pulled by a council member. At 3:32:03

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    um item C, ordinance 2026-76. And that was pulled by council member Marcen.

96. October 20, 2026: Historic preservation plan

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said section three of the annexation agreement related to development of a historic preservation plan. At 4:10:56

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    section three of the annexation agreement relating to development of a historic preservation plan that the

97. October 20, 2026: Historic Preservation Commission priority

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the commission's priority was to see that house preserved. At 4:13:43

    Words from the meeting

    priority of the commission is to see that house preserved. So but there is

98. October 20, 2026: Vote count

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] A vote carried six to one with one council member in opposition. At 4:32:49

    Words from the meeting

    so that carries six to one with council member Marcen in opposition. Okay.

99. October 20, 2026: 545 Collyer Street appeal

    [October 20, 2026 meeting] An argument was made that the decision was plainly inconsistent with the review criteria as shown by clear and convincing evidence. At 4:34:47

    Words from the meeting

    the decision was plainly inconsistent with the review criteria as shown by clear and convincing evidence.

100. October 20, 2026: 545 Collyer Street public comment

     [October 20, 2026 meeting] A speaker said the hardship was self-imposed by the applicant and that several Planning and Zoning commissioners agreed. At 4:47:01

     Words from the meeting

     believe the hardship was self-imposed by the applicant and several planning and zoning commissioners agreed.

101. October 20, 2026: Planning and Zoning Commission decision

     [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the setback. At 5:03:07

     Words from the meeting

     the Planning and Zoning Commission, um, I hope I'm saying the right words, um, approved this setback.

102. October 20, 2026: Survey cost

     [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker cited a $2,500 survey cost and said they did not want to spend $2,500 for a no. At 5:03:18

     Words from the meeting

     the survey because it's $2,500 and I thought I might get a no and I didn't want to spend $2,500 for a no.

103. October 20, 2026: Commission discussion

     [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the commission did not spend significant time discussing the self-imposed hardship aspect. At 5:16:44

     Words from the meeting

     commission did not spend a significant amount of time discussing the self-imposed hardship aspect of this. Um

104. October 20, 2026: Fee amount

     [October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said an alteration to the scope of work submitted to the permit would be an $80 fee. At 5:22:33

     Words from the meeting

     was regarding a alteration to the scope of work that was submitted to the permit and that would be an $80 fee.

105. October 20, 2026: Motion on tech board interview structure

     [October 20, 2026 meeting] A speaker reported that a motion had been made earlier that day to look at the structure for interviewing the tech board. At 5:30:36

     Words from the meeting

     made a motion earlier today to um to h look at our structure for interviewing the tech board.

106. October 20, 2026: Tech board interview interest

     [October 20, 2026 meeting] A speaker identified two council members as interested in the interviewing component for that board. At 5:30:48

     Words from the meeting

     who is interested on being one of those two people on that board for the interview? for the interviewing component. Um, Council Member Christ and Council Member Popkin

107. October 20, 2026: Joint city council and school board meeting

     [October 20, 2026 meeting] A speaker announced that the city council and school board would hold a joint meeting the next night at 6 p.m. at the senior center. At 5:34:08

     Words from the meeting

     tomorrow night we have our board school board joint meeting with the school board. So um city council with school board that is tomorrow night at um yeah later tonight um 6 pm at the senior center.

108. October 27, 2026: Composting subsidy

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker recommended that the council pursue the moderate 40% subsidy option. At 0:05:26

     Words from the meeting

     we recommend that the council pursue the moderate 40% subsidy option as it balances the urgent environmental

109. October 27, 2026: Residential metro districts

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said to say no to residential metro districts again. At 0:13:00

     Words from the meeting

     go forward in any form be beyond tonight's discussion. Just say no to residential m metro districts again.

110. October 27, 2026: Composting subsidy

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said a 60% subsidy for participation was responsible and logical policy. At 0:18:31

     Words from the meeting

     participation through a 60% subsidy is responsible and logical policy.

111. October 27, 2026: Quarterly forums

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker made a second request for quarterly forums. At 0:20:04

     Words from the meeting

     I'd like to put in a second request for quarterly forums.

112. October 27, 2026: AMI smart meters

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the second round was on October 21 for people who did not have to do it the first round. At 0:24:30

     Words from the meeting

     put in, the ones that didn't have to do it the first round, the second round on October 21st.

113. October 27, 2026: Public hearing

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said it deserved a good public hearing and a discussion on the merits, not just on the emotions. At 0:29:26

     Words from the meeting

     it deserves a good public hearing and a discussion on the merits, not just on the emotions.

114. October 27, 2026: Public comment

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] A speaker said leaves had not fallen and asked whether something could be done. At 0:33:17

     Words from the meeting

     and um none of the leaves have fallen yet. So, can we get something done about that? So, maybe an extension or a little

115. October 27, 2026: Public comment

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] A speaker said soil remediation would cost approximately $6 million. At 0:42:06

     Words from the meeting

     is a very expensive with the approximate um soil remediation at about uh $6 million.

116. October 27, 2026: Residential districts

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] A speaker said residential districts were not currently allowed to be approved for district formation. At 1:22:21

     Words from the meeting

     residential districts are not currently allowed um to be approved for the formation of a district. Um and here are

117. October 27, 2026: Mill levy cap

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] A speaker said mill levies were capped at 50 mills unless the service plan was later amended by city council. At 1:23:09

     Words from the meeting

     Uh unless the service plan is later amended by city council, mill levies are capped at 50 mills. Mill levy caps

118. October 27, 2026: Special improvement district board

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said a special improvement district did not have a separate board and was part of the city. At 1:37:34

     Words from the meeting

     special improvement district doesn't have a separate board. It's part of the city.

119. October 27, 2026: Service plan limits

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said sunsets and financial limitations could be done. At 1:39:26

     Words from the meeting

     You could do sunsets. Um you can do financial limitations.

120. October 27, 2026: Remediation cost

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the remediation cost was going to be probably between $30 million and $50 million on that project. At 1:46:35

     Words from the meeting

     know is that the remediation cost is going to be probably between 30 and $50 million on that project.

121. October 27, 2026: Complaints about metropolitan districts

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they heard a lot of complaints about metropolitan districts. At 1:50:53

     Words from the meeting

     I hear a lot of complaints about metro districts.

122. October 27, 2026: Blanket metropolitan district

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they did not like the idea of having a blanket metropolitan district. At 1:54:03

     Words from the meeting

     I don't like the idea of having a blanket metro district.

123. October 27, 2026: Opposition to loosening restrictions

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they did not support loosening restrictions on residential metropolitan districts in the slightest. At 1:56:06

     Words from the meeting

     not support loosening our restrictions in the slightest on residential metro districts.

124. October 27, 2026: Reopening residential metropolitan districts

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said their position on reopening residential metropolitan districts was no. At 1:58:01

     Words from the meeting

     we reopen residential metro districts and my position is simple. The answer is no.

125. October 27, 2026: Staff direction

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they did not support asking staff to move forward. At 1:58:04

     Words from the meeting

     I don't support asking staff to move forward.

126. October 27, 2026: Metropolitan District Policy

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said there is a prohibition on residential-only metropolitan districts. At 2:01:22

     Words from the meeting

     I did want to note as part of bringing this forward that there is a prohibition on residential only metropolitan districts and just wanted to highlight that.

127. October 27, 2026: Metropolitan District Policy

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said any development that wanted to use a metro district or other type of special district could do so under current code without changes if it meets the 50/50 mark for mixed use. At 2:01:45

     Words from the meeting

     any development that wanted to use a metro district or other type of special district could do that under our current code without changes if it's a if it meets the 50/50 mark for resident for mixed use.

128. October 27, 2026: Metropolitan District Policy

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said code regulations state that mill levies will terminate when bonds are no longer outstanding. At 2:06:19

     Words from the meeting

     part of the regulations that are in the code um say that the mill levies will terminate when the bonds are no longer outstanding

129. October 27, 2026: Longmont CAReS Rent Rebate

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said homeowners receive a rebate of the amount of property tax they paid to the city in full. At 2:23:58

     Words from the meeting

     folks who are home owners, we rebate the amount of property tax that they paid to the city um in full.

130. October 27, 2026: Longmont CAReS Rent Rebate

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said documentation required to substantiate the 20% of one month's rent piece was the biggest barrier in the Longmont CAReS application. At 2:24:39

     Words from the meeting

     documentation required to substantiate that 20% of one month's rent piece is um the the biggest barrier that people have in this Longmont Cares application.

131. October 27, 2026: Longmont CAReS Rent Rebate

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the rebate program had helped 264 households avoid disconnection. At 2:26:18

     Words from the meeting

     most importantly, we've helped 264 households avoid disconnection um by by providing this rebate.

132. October 27, 2026: Longmont CAReS Rent Rebate

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they were not for the change. At 2:28:11

     Words from the meeting

     I am not for this change.

133. October 27, 2026: CAReS disconnection protection

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said 265 households were not disconnected because they had either received or been approved for a CAReS rebate. At 2:42:30

     Words from the meeting

     when I talked about those 265 households that were were not disconnected because they had either received or been approved for a CARES rebate

134. October 27, 2026: CAReS rent rebate direction

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they would take the discussion as direction and bring back options on an ordinance. At 2:53:59

     Words from the meeting

     I think I will take that as direction and and bring you back some some options on on an ordinance.

135. October 27, 2026: Composting rate study

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said a sanitation cost of service study in 2025 increased composting and solid waste rates for the first time since 2018. At 2:55:23

     Words from the meeting

     we did do a sanitation cost of service study in 2025 um which increased the rates for composting and solid waste services for the first time since 2018.

136. October 27, 2026: Composting rate directive

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said staff was given direction in August to develop composting rates that provided a price signal. At 2:55:36

     Words from the meeting

     and then in August um staff was given uh some direction to develop the composting rates um that provided a price signal

137. October 27, 2026: Composting fee schedule

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the adopted rate schedule would increase composting another 25% in 2027 and another 20% in 2028. At 2:58:00

     Words from the meeting

     the adopted rate schedule then increases composting another 25% in 2027 and another 20% in 2028.

138. October 27, 2026: Composting subsidy levels

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said staff developed three levels of subsidy for further consideration. At 2:58:18

     Words from the meeting

     after the discussion with you in August um we were told to develop some potential rates. So staff developed three levels of subsidy um for further consideration.

139. October 27, 2026: Composting participation

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said that year to date for 2026, 75 customers were added to composting. At 2:59:22

     Words from the meeting

     Uh year to date for 2026, we've added 75 customers to composting.

140. October 27, 2026: Waste management fee restriction

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] A speaker said state law restricted spending the waste management fee on curbside services. At 3:03:43

     Words from the meeting

     the state law. Um, and we cannot spend waste management fee on curbside services.

141. October 27, 2026: Composting participation

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] It was confirmed that 75 new participants were added to composting that year. At 3:07:55

     Words from the meeting

     75 new participants this year on composting? Yes.

142. October 27, 2026: Subsidy opposition

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they would be a no on a subsidy right now. At 3:20:14

     Words from the meeting

     So, I will be a no on a subsidy right now.

143. October 27, 2026: CARES waste rebate

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] A speaker said the waste-related CARES rebate was a rebate of the waste management fee in its entirety. At 3:26:25

     Words from the meeting

     the waste related rebate for for CARES is a rebate of the waste management fee in its entirety

144. October 27, 2026: Meeting extension motion

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to extend the meeting to 11:10. At 4:00:17

     Words from the meeting

     we have a motion to extend the meeting to 1110. to 11:10.

145. October 27, 2026: Meeting extension vote

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] The motion carried four to three, with three council members in opposition. At 4:00:47

     Words from the meeting

     Okay. And that carries four to three with council members Christ, Marcen, and Prito in opposition.

146. October 27, 2026: Adjournment

     [October 27, 2026 meeting] Council adjourned after a motion was made and seconded. At 4:10:43

     Words from the meeting

     Okay. We have a motion to adjurnn. And it's been seconded. All those in favor? I. We are adjourned.

147. November 3, 2026: minutes vote

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The vote carried unanimously. At 0:46:11

     Words from the meeting

     All those opposed. That carries unanimously.

148. November 3, 2026: special reports

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The council moved to special reports and presentations, including the 2026 community satisfaction survey report out. At 0:47:31

     Words from the meeting

     on to special reports and presentations. The community satisfaction survey 2026 report out. Um

149. November 3, 2026: survey purpose

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The survey was described as a sentiment analysis to hear from the community about overall quality of life. At 0:49:43

     Words from the meeting

     it's a sentiment analysis. We want to hear from the community about their overall quality of life, but also what

150. November 3, 2026: survey history

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The survey had been conducted approximately every two years since 1996. At 0:50:04

     Words from the meeting

     1996 and it has been conducted approximately every two years since then.

151. November 3, 2026: survey outreach

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The survey opened participation to the entire community rather than targeting specific addresses. At 0:50:56

     Words from the meeting

     rather than target specific addresses, we opened it up to the entire community

152. November 3, 2026: survey participation

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] Participation increased from 606 in 2024 to nearly 4,000 responses in 2026. At 0:51:05

     Words from the meeting

     participation level that went from 606 in 2024 to nearly 4,000 responses in 2026.

153. November 3, 2026: age group responses

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The 35 to 44 age group had 561 responses. At 0:53:12

     Words from the meeting

     So just one example here in the 35 to 44 age group you'll notice that we had 561 responses those 561 are almost exactly or close to

154. November 3, 2026: natural environment

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The natural environment saw an increase from 46 in 2024 to 63% in 2026. At 0:58:34

     Words from the meeting

     mention that natural environment saw a very uh very nice increase right there from 46 in 2024 to 63% in 2026.

155. November 3, 2026: Financial pressures

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker reported that financial pressures were increasingly affecting the entire community. At 1:07:54

     Words from the meeting

     Um, three, we are seeing that the financial pressures are increasingly affecting the entire community.

156. November 3, 2026: Survey seriousness request

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker asked the council to take the survey more seriously than it had in the past. At 1:26:29

     Words from the meeting

     please take this survey more [clears throat] seriously than I've seen council take in the past.

157. November 3, 2026: Jobs and apartments suggestion

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker suggested bringing in more jobs and stopping the building of so many apartments. At 1:29:39

     Words from the meeting

     So, maybe we can do a little switch around and get some jobs in here and stop building so many apartments.

158. November 3, 2026: Public comment - airport fees

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker said a discount had been given since 18 to the airport even though it was supposed to review and adjust its fees accordingly. At 1:31:59

     Words from the meeting

     we've been given a discount since 18 to the airport when it's supposed to review its and adjust its fees accordingly.

159. November 3, 2026: RTD station

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker said the expected begin date was in 2027. At 1:41:08

     Words from the meeting

     expected um begin date of in 2027

160. November 3, 2026: Copper Peak concept plan amendment - public comment

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] Public comments raised concerns about prairie dog habitat and humane relocation. At 1:43:04

     Words from the meeting

     There were public comments regarding concerns about the prairie dog habitat and humane relocation.

161. November 3, 2026: Copper Peak concept plan amendment - planning commission vote

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The planning commission recommended approval without condition by a vote of 5 to 2. At 1:43:14

     Words from the meeting

     Planning commission recommended approval without condition based on compliance with a review criteria with a vote of 5 to2.

162. November 3, 2026: Copper Peak concept plan amendment - council vote

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The city council approved the ordinance to move forward to second reading by a vote of 5 to 2. At 1:44:16

     Words from the meeting

     the city council approved the ordinance to move forward to second reading with a vote of 5 to2.

163. November 3, 2026: Copper Peak concept plan amendment - request

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker asked for approval of the annexation, zoning, and concept plans. At 1:49:11

     Words from the meeting

     we are asking for your approval on the annexation, the zoning, and the concept plans tonight.

164. November 3, 2026: Copper Peak concept plan amendment - vote items

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker said there were four individual items to vote on that night. At 1:50:24

     Words from the meeting

     even though there's four individual items for you to vote on tonight

165. November 3, 2026: RTD location

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker said a move to the north required a concept plan amendment. At 1:55:08

     Words from the meeting

     So a move to the north does require a concept plan amendment.

166. November 3, 2026: Minimum density

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker said the zoning has a minimum density of 18 units per acre. At 2:08:44

     Words from the meeting

     You know, there's a minimum density of 18 units per acre. um in this particular zoning.

167. November 3, 2026: Speed limit

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker said the stop light drops the speed limit from 65 to 45 about a half mile before the intersection. At 2:14:14

     Words from the meeting

     stop light, it drops the speed limit from 65 down to 45 um about a half mile before that intersection.

168. November 3, 2026: Ordinance 2026-73 motion

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to pass and adopt ordinance 2026-73. At 2:24:16

     Words from the meeting

     Okay. So, the motion has been made to pass and adopt ordinance 2026-73.

169. November 3, 2026: No vote stated

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker said he would be a no vote for the same reasons he was a no vote on first reading. At 2:24:27

     Words from the meeting

     Thank you, Mayor. Uh, for the same reasons that I was a no vote on first reading, I'll be a no vote here.

170. November 3, 2026: Requested land use designation

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The applicant asked the council to consider a mixed neighborhood designation. At 2:49:56

     Words from the meeting

     family and the applicant is asking council to consider a mixed neighborhood designation.

171. November 3, 2026: Planning and zoning commission recommendation

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The planning commission recommended conditional approval with a vote of 43. At 2:54:33

     Words from the meeting

     This was recommended for conditional approval with a vote of 43 by the planning commission.

172. November 3, 2026: Council options

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The council had options to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. At 2:55:11

     Words from the meeting

     council has the options before them tonight to approve approve with conditions or deny the application.

173. November 3, 2026: Zoning density

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the requested zoning designation maxed out at 18 units per acre. At 3:07:35

     Words from the meeting

     the zoning designation that we've asked for maxes out at 18 units per acre.

174. November 3, 2026: Public hearing opened

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker opened the public hearing on ordinance 2026-75. At 3:16:09

     Words from the meeting

     So I will now open the public hearing on ordinance 2026-75.

175. November 3, 2026: Public comment - building opposition

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker urged the city council to listen to current residents and stop the building. At 3:30:03

     Words from the meeting

     strongly urge no, I even beg the city council to listen to the current residents and stop the crazy building.

176. November 3, 2026: Public comment - traffic volume condition

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker asked that language about the volume of traffic be added. At 3:32:40

     Words from the meeting

     volume. So if there could be some language added in there about the volume of traffic, uh that would help.

177. November 3, 2026: Public comment - outfall condition

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker asked for a possible fifth condition stating where the project's outfall would be. At 3:33:15

     Words from the meeting

     verbiage in there, maybe a fifth condition stating where the outfall for the project would be, I think that could

178. November 3, 2026: Public comment - traffic signage

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker suggested signage making right-hand turns illegal during morning hours, such as 7 to 9. At 3:37:41

     Words from the meeting

     some um signs signage that make it illegal to make a right-hand turn between morning hours, like maybe 7 to 9

179. November 3, 2026: Motion to approve item 0202675

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to approve item 0202675. At 3:58:09

     Words from the meeting

     with that, I'll I'll make a motion to approve uh item uh 0202675.

180. November 3, 2026: Motion to pass and adopt ordinance 2026-75

     [November 3, 2026 meeting] The motion was made to pass and adopt ordinance 2026-75. At 3:58:20

     Words from the meeting

     Okay. So, the motion was made to pass and adopt ordinance 2026-75.