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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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.

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

[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.

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

[September 22, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to approve Ordinance 2026-63 as amended.

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

[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.

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

[September 22, 2026 meeting] The fund was to be renamed the utility customer service fund.

[September 22, 2026 meeting] The waste services department was made up of around 28 employees.

[September 22, 2026 meeting] The water master plan was anticipated to be completed in December.

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

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

[September 22, 2026 meeting] The city had added 9 miles of roadway.

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

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

[September 22, 2026 meeting] The council adjourned.

[October 6, 2026 meeting] October 10, 2026 was proclaimed Neighborhood Group Leaders Association Day in Longmont, Colorado.

[October 6, 2026 meeting] October 2026 was proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Longmont, Colorado.

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

[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.

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

[October 6, 2026 meeting] A council member asked to pull Item I.

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

[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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

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

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

[October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker demanded that the council exhaust an independent investigation.

[October 6, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker asked for accountability through facts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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.

[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.

[October 6, 2026 meeting] The item carried unanimously.

[October 6, 2026 meeting] The item carried 6 to 1, with Council Member McCoy in opposition.

[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.

[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.

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

[October 6, 2026 meeting] Council had a motion to approve the budget.

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

[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.

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

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

[October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said they would go ahead with the recommendation.

[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.

[October 6, 2026 meeting] A speaker said they would put the matter on the next presession.

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

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

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

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

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

[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.

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

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

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

[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.

[October 20, 2026 meeting] The vote carried unanimously after no one was in the queue.

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

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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

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

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

[October 20, 2026 meeting] Ordinance O-2026-76 was pulled by a council member.

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

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

[October 20, 2026 meeting] A vote carried six to one with one council member in opposition.

[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.

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

[October 20, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the setback.

[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.

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

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

[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.

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

[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.

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

[October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said to say no to residential metro districts again.

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

[October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker made a second request for quarterly forums.

[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.

[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.

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

[October 27, 2026 meeting] A speaker said soil remediation would cost approximately $6 million.

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

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

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

[October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said sunsets and financial limitations could be done.

[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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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.

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

[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.

[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.

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

[October 27, 2026 meeting] An unidentified speaker said they were not for the change.

[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.

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

[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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[October 27, 2026 meeting] The motion carried four to three, with three council members in opposition.

[October 27, 2026 meeting] Council adjourned after a motion was made and seconded.

[November 3, 2026 meeting] The vote carried unanimously.

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

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

[November 3, 2026 meeting] The survey had been conducted approximately every two years since 1996.

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

[November 3, 2026 meeting] Participation increased from 606 in 2024 to nearly 4,000 responses in 2026.

[November 3, 2026 meeting] The 35 to 44 age group had 561 responses.

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

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

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

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

[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.

[November 3, 2026 meeting] A speaker said the expected begin date was in 2027.

[November 3, 2026 meeting] Public comments raised concerns about prairie dog habitat and humane relocation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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.

[November 3, 2026 meeting] A motion was made to pass and adopt ordinance 2026-73.

[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.

[November 3, 2026 meeting] The applicant asked the council to consider a mixed neighborhood designation.

[November 3, 2026 meeting] The planning commission recommended conditional approval with a vote of 43.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The vote carried unanimously. (video at 46:11)

The council moved to special reports and presentations, including the 2026 community satisfaction survey report out. (video at 47:31)

The survey was described as a sentiment analysis to hear from the community about overall quality of life. (video at 49:43)

The survey had been conducted approximately every two years since 1996. (video at 50:04)

The survey opened participation to the entire community rather than targeting specific addresses. (video at 50:56)

Participation increased from 606 in 2024 to nearly 4,000 responses in 2026. (video at 51:05)

The 35 to 44 age group had 561 responses. (video at 53:12)

The natural environment saw an increase from 46 in 2024 to 63% in 2026. (video at 58:34)

An unidentified speaker reported that financial pressures were increasingly affecting the entire community. (video at 1:07:54)

An unidentified speaker asked the council to take the survey more seriously than it had in the past. (video at 1:26:29)

An unidentified speaker suggested bringing in more jobs and stopping the building of so many apartments. (video at 1:29:39)

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. (video at 1:31:59)

A speaker said the expected begin date was in 2027. (video at 1:41:08)

Public comments raised concerns about prairie dog habitat and humane relocation. (video at 1:43:04)

The planning commission recommended approval without condition by a vote of 5 to 2. (video at 1:43:14)

The city council approved the ordinance to move forward to second reading by a vote of 5 to 2. (video at 1:44:16)

A speaker asked for approval of the annexation, zoning, and concept plans. (video at 1:49:11)

A speaker said there were four individual items to vote on that night. (video at 1:50:24)

A speaker said a move to the north required a concept plan amendment. (video at 1:55:08)

A speaker said the zoning has a minimum density of 18 units per acre. (video at 2:08:44)

A speaker said the stop light drops the speed limit from 65 to 45 about a half mile before the intersection. (video at 2:14:14)

A motion was made to pass and adopt ordinance 2026-73. (video at 2:24:16)

A speaker said he would be a no vote for the same reasons he was a no vote on first reading. (video at 2:24:27)

The applicant asked the council to consider a mixed neighborhood designation. (video at 2:49:56)

The planning commission recommended conditional approval with a vote of 43. (video at 2:54:33)

The council had options to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. (video at 2:55:11)

An unidentified speaker said the requested zoning designation maxed out at 18 units per acre. (video at 3:07:35)

An unidentified speaker opened the public hearing on ordinance 2026-75. (video at 3:16:09)

An unidentified speaker urged the city council to listen to current residents and stop the building. (video at 3:30:03)

A speaker asked that language about the volume of traffic be added. (video at 3:32:40)

A speaker asked for a possible fifth condition stating where the project's outfall would be. (video at 3:33:15)

A speaker suggested signage making right-hand turns illegal during morning hours, such as 7 to 9. (video at 3:37:41)

A motion was made to approve item 0202675. (video at 3:58:09)

The motion was made to pass and adopt ordinance 2026-75. (video at 3:58:20)

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An unidentified speaker recommended that the council pursue the moderate 40% subsidy option. (video at 5:26)

An unidentified speaker said to say no to residential metro districts again. (video at 13:00)

An unidentified speaker said a 60% subsidy for participation was responsible and logical policy. (video at 18:31)

An unidentified speaker made a second request for quarterly forums. (video at 20:04)

An unidentified speaker said the second round was on October 21 for people who did not have to do it the first round. (video at 24:30)

An unidentified speaker said it deserved a good public hearing and a discussion on the merits, not just on the emotions. (video at 29:26)

A speaker said leaves had not fallen and asked whether something could be done. (video at 33:17)

A speaker said soil remediation would cost approximately $6 million. (video at 42:06)

A speaker said residential districts were not currently allowed to be approved for district formation. (video at 1:22:21)

A speaker said mill levies were capped at 50 mills unless the service plan was later amended by city council. (video at 1:23:09)

An unidentified speaker said a special improvement district did not have a separate board and was part of the city. (video at 1:37:34)

An unidentified speaker said sunsets and financial limitations could be done. (video at 1:39:26)

An unidentified speaker said the remediation cost was going to be probably between $30 million and $50 million on that project. (video at 1:46:35)

An unidentified speaker said they heard a lot of complaints about metropolitan districts. (video at 1:50:53)

An unidentified speaker said they did not like the idea of having a blanket metropolitan district. (video at 1:54:03)

An unidentified speaker said they did not support loosening restrictions on residential metropolitan districts in the slightest. (video at 1:56:06)

An unidentified speaker said their position on reopening residential metropolitan districts was no. (video at 1:58:01)

An unidentified speaker said they did not support asking staff to move forward. (video at 1:58:04)

An unidentified speaker said there is a prohibition on residential-only metropolitan districts. (video at 2:01:22)

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. (video at 2:01:45)

An unidentified speaker said code regulations state that mill levies will terminate when bonds are no longer outstanding. (video at 2:06:19)

An unidentified speaker said homeowners receive a rebate of the amount of property tax they paid to the city in full. (video at 2:23:58)

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. (video at 2:24:39)

An unidentified speaker said the rebate program had helped 264 households avoid disconnection. (video at 2:26:18)

An unidentified speaker said they were not for the change. (video at 2:28:11)

An unidentified speaker said 265 households were not disconnected because they had either received or been approved for a CAReS rebate. (video at 2:42:30)

An unidentified speaker said they would take the discussion as direction and bring back options on an ordinance. (video at 2:53:59)

An unidentified speaker said a sanitation cost of service study in 2025 increased composting and solid waste rates for the first time since 2018. (video at 2:55:23)

An unidentified speaker said staff was given direction in August to develop composting rates that provided a price signal. (video at 2:55:36)

An unidentified speaker said the adopted rate schedule would increase composting another 25% in 2027 and another 20% in 2028. (video at 2:58:00)

An unidentified speaker said staff developed three levels of subsidy for further consideration. (video at 2:58:18)

An unidentified speaker said that year to date for 2026, 75 customers were added to composting. (video at 2:59:22)

A speaker said state law restricted spending the waste management fee on curbside services. (video at 3:03:43)

It was confirmed that 75 new participants were added to composting that year. (video at 3:07:55)

An unidentified speaker said they would be a no on a subsidy right now. (video at 3:20:14)

A speaker said the waste-related CARES rebate was a rebate of the waste management fee in its entirety. (video at 3:26:25)

A motion was made to extend the meeting to 11:10. (video at 4:00:17)

The motion carried four to three, with three council members in opposition. (video at 4:00:47)

Council adjourned after a motion was made and seconded. (video at 4:10:43)

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The second reading and public hearing for ordinances introduced on the consent agenda were scheduled for November 3, 2026. (video at 25:47)

The public hearing for Ordinance 2026-65 was opened and closed with no one signed up and no audience speaker. (video at 29:30)

A speaker said there had been four neighborhood meetings and a number of individual and group sessions. (video at 42:51)

A speaker said the plan had a 27-to-44-unit range at 6.1 to 9.9 units per acre. (video at 53:24)

The public hearing was opened for R-2026-75 and O-2026-69. (video at 59:40)

A motion was made to amend condition one by striking the existing traffic condition in its entirety. (video at 1:32:37)

A motion was made to amend condition two by striking the existing fire mitigation condition in its entirety. (video at 1:35:16)

Dead or dying trees, vegetation, and other combustible material identified in the plan were required to be removed by August 1, 2027. (video at 1:35:32)

The vote carried unanimously after no one was in the queue. (video at 2:26:38)

Municipal code allows the City Council to exempt improvements after a public hearing. (video at 2:30:22)

An unidentified speaker said a mentor-mentee relationship program would be put in place to ensure local artists are included. (video at 2:35:51)

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. (video at 2:36:11)

An unidentified speaker said artists could apply as either a mentor or a mentee, with portfolio review opportunity on either side. (video at 2:36:57)

An unidentified speaker said $200,000 should be completely sufficient for a 20-year lifespan of a mural of this size. (video at 2:46:05)

A speaker said he was concerned about the actual 1% donation because if it was more than $200,000 he would be concerned. (video at 3:06:21)

An unidentified speaker said their policy was not to wash on site because the landlord had not provided fixtures to do so. (video at 3:12:46)

An unidentified speaker said the target density was in the 10 to 12 range. (video at 3:16:59)

A vote carried unanimously, and the council moved to Item C, Ordinance O-2026-76. (video at 3:31:59)

Ordinance O-2026-76 was pulled by a council member. (video at 3:32:03)

An unidentified speaker said section three of the annexation agreement related to development of a historic preservation plan. (video at 4:10:56)

An unidentified speaker said the commission's priority was to see that house preserved. (video at 4:13:43)

A vote carried six to one with one council member in opposition. (video at 4:32:49)

An argument was made that the decision was plainly inconsistent with the review criteria as shown by clear and convincing evidence. (video at 4:34:47)

A speaker said the hardship was self-imposed by the applicant and that several Planning and Zoning commissioners agreed. (video at 4:47:01)

An unidentified speaker said the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the setback. (video at 5:03:07)

An unidentified speaker cited a $2,500 survey cost and said they did not want to spend $2,500 for a no. (video at 5:03:18)

An unidentified speaker said the commission did not spend significant time discussing the self-imposed hardship aspect. (video at 5:16:44)

An unidentified speaker said an alteration to the scope of work submitted to the permit would be an $80 fee. (video at 5:22:33)

A speaker reported that a motion had been made earlier that day to look at the structure for interviewing the tech board. (video at 5:30:36)

A speaker identified two council members as interested in the interviewing component for that board. (video at 5:30:48)

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. (video at 5:34:08)

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October 10, 2026 was proclaimed Neighborhood Group Leaders Association Day in Longmont, Colorado. (video at 18:33)

October 2026 was proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Longmont, Colorado. (video at 23:34)

An unidentified speaker said the documentation showed a number of steps the city omitted, overlooked, or did not comply with. (video at 30:04)

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. (video at 35:47)

The second reading and public hearing for all ordinances introduced on the consent agenda were set for October 20, 2026. (video at 41:33)

A council member asked to pull Item I. (video at 44:27)

A speaker said the proposal was optional and something a customer would opt into. (video at 46:53)

A speaker said projects approved for this kind of program were projects that were going to create efficiencies in the home. (video at 48:40)

The public hearing on Ordinance 2026-63 was opened with no one signed up on the list to speak. (video at 59:16)

The item was approved by council on first reading at the September 22 council meeting. (video at 1:14:39)

The existing silo on the property was to be referred to the historic preservation committee for review and comment. (video at 1:15:45)

The existing system included 30 e-bikes, 57 docks, and 17 spare batteries for a total cost of $217,000. (video at 1:17:37)

An unidentified speaker said the apartment building was removed as an allowed use after listening to feedback. (video at 1:21:19)

The applicant agreed to restrict density to 15 dwelling units per acre for attached homes. (video at 1:21:48)

An unidentified speaker estimated that five stations would total about $25,000, excluding concrete. (video at 1:25:02)

An unidentified speaker said there was an unreasonable risk to public safety, particularly children. (video at 1:28:02)

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. (video at 1:38:07)

An unidentified speaker asked what percentage of the property's homes would be rental and how much would be affordable and attainable for sale. (video at 1:40:49)

A speaker said affordable housing agreements are typically handled at the time of platting subdivision, which would also require a public hearing. (video at 1:41:48)

An unidentified speaker advocated in favor of the annexation and said they would like to build as many homes as possible. (video at 1:48:14)

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. (video at 1:52:30)

An unidentified speaker said they were not really in favor of the e-bikes. (video at 1:56:15)

A speaker said the assistant chief of police violated the law when he gave the critical incident briefing. (video at 2:28:09)

A speaker demanded that the council exhaust an independent investigation. (video at 2:29:34)

An unidentified speaker asked for accountability through facts. (video at 2:36:11)

An unidentified speaker asked the city council for accountability, transparency, and real answers. (video at 2:43:51)

An unidentified speaker asked the council to demand transparency and support an independent and thorough review. (video at 2:45:41)

An unidentified speaker said they did not appreciate the narrative that the Longmont police put out. (video at 2:49:39)

An unidentified speaker said something had to be done and accountability had to be held. (video at 2:53:50)

An unidentified speaker asked why the man had to shoot that boy. (video at 2:54:54)

An unidentified speaker said the other officers right there saw no weapon and told him it was no weapon. (video at 2:57:03)

An unidentified speaker said their son was diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia. (video at 2:59:13)

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. (video at 3:04:06)

An unidentified speaker said they would vote against the item because they thought 44 housing units in that area was a bad idea. (video at 3:05:02)

The item carried unanimously. (video at 3:18:00)

The item carried 6 to 1, with Council Member McCoy in opposition. (video at 3:18:37)

An unidentified speaker said that within the mixed-use regional center, a secondary use cannot be more than 50% of the land area. (video at 3:21:22)

An unidentified speaker said there were already 240 rental units there and the amendment stated they could go up to another 529. (video at 3:27:25)

A motion was made to extend the meeting past 11 o'clock and was seconded. (video at 3:51:46)

Council had a motion to approve the budget. (video at 4:12:21)

An unidentified speaker said they rated universal child care lower because it fit into early childhood education and child care. (video at 4:32:18)

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. (video at 4:53:39)

A speaker said that if council wished, the matter could be brought back for further policy direction. (video at 5:02:05)

An unidentified speaker said they would like to give staff direction to continue that conversation and work. (video at 5:03:18)

A speaker said they would go ahead with the recommendation. (video at 5:04:58)

A speaker said they were going to pause doing anything with the sustainability advisory board until they could discuss back and forth. (video at 5:06:04)

A speaker said they would put the matter on the next presession. (video at 5:06:18)

A speaker suggested contacting the state public utilities commission about the cell phone problem. (video at 5:07:33)

A speaker urged people to educate themselves because there was a lot on the ballot. (video at 5:10:19)

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A motion was made to adopt the minutes as corrected. (video at 22:45)

A council member seconded a motion to adopt the minutes as amended. (video at 23:34)

An unidentified speaker said this would be after the election, probably sometime Q1 of next year. (video at 26:26)

An unidentified speaker asked for time until after the election, saying it was a heavy lift for the office. (video at 28:25)

An unidentified speaker said a change in towers affecting all carriers had occurred in July. (video at 43:11)

An unidentified speaker brought attention to the impending loss of a very valuable affordable senior living location. (video at 49:34)

An unidentified speaker said the intent for sale had been given and it was costing another $6 million. (video at 51:39)

An unidentified speaker said there was still a meeting on October 6th. (video at 56:27)

The second reading and public hearing for all ordinances introduced on the consent agenda were scheduled for October 6, 2026. (video at 1:05:48)

A speaker said no additional service was necessarily planned for that area as of now. (video at 1:43:29)

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. (video at 2:10:12)

A motion was made to change the term "on bill charge" to "on bill improvement repayment" consistently throughout the ordinance. (video at 2:28:16)

A motion was made to amend the definition of eligible improvement to add 'and requested by the customer' to the end. (video at 2:30:24)

A speaker said the city was not proposing a program at that time. (video at 2:36:07)

A motion was made to approve Ordinance 2026-63 as amended. (video at 2:44:46)

A motion was made to extend the meeting beyond 11:00. (video at 2:55:00)

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. (video at 2:58:43)

A new bill print vendor would change the service that provided printed and mailed bills in early 2027. (video at 3:01:12)

The fund was to be renamed the utility customer service fund. (video at 3:02:49)

The waste services department was made up of around 28 employees. (video at 3:08:02)

The water master plan was anticipated to be completed in December. (video at 3:18:24)

A sanitary sewer master plan was underway that year and was expected to be done in December or early January. (video at 3:22:07)

The grant was released last week, and design was to continue through 2027. (video at 3:32:59)

The city had added 9 miles of roadway. (video at 3:36:31)

The Colorado connector rail service was expected to come to Longmont two years after that. (video at 3:44:33)

Resurfacing work was about five miles of roadway per year, while the sustainable level was 10 miles. (video at 3:48:39)

The council adjourned. (video at 3:57:17)

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