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Welcome to the City of Longmont's weekly e-News update.
Controlled Burn Planned for Tuesday
Ute Creek Golf Course in conjunction with Longmont Parks and Open Space and City of Longmont Fire Department will be conducting a controlled vegetation burn of the Spring Gulch drainage system that flows through Ute Creek Golf Course, located at 2000 Ute Creek Drive, on Tuesday November 10 at 9 a.m. if the weather cooperates. This burning of dead vegetation is necessary for the proper flow of water and to help control noxious weeds on the golf course. The burn is expected to last 4 to 6 hours and will create considerable smoke in the area. The smoke may cause discomfort for those with respiratory ailments. Contact City of Longmont Golf Services at 303-651-8592.
Town Meeting to Focus on Public Safety
Mayor Roger Lange and City Council Members Brian Hansen and Karen Benker will host a Town Meeting on Saturday, November 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Spangler Elementary School, 1440 Collyer Street. For this final Town Meeting of 2009, City staff from Police, Animal Control, Code Enforcement and the City Attorney's Office will be available to answer the public's questions about public safety issues. The Town Meeting format is a bit more formal than the monthly Coffee with Council chats, but residents still will have an opportunity to speak with the Council members and voice their opinion on the topics discussed. To view the schedule of upcoming Council outreach meetings, visit us on the web at: www.ci.longmont.co.us/city_council/contact.htm.
Celebrate the Grand Opening of New Trail Link
The Longmont community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of a critical trail connection that links a seven and one half mile segment from Golden Ponds to Sandstone Ranch on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Sandstone Ranch District Park located at 3001 E. Ken Pratt Blvd. The Longmont City Council will dedicate and officially open the trail at 1 p.m.
City Facilities Closed on Veterans Day
Longmont city government observes Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, as a holiday. The following facilities will be CLOSED: Civic Center, Development Services Center, Library, Senior Center, Museum, and Tree Limb Diversion Center. There will no trash or recycling collection; it will be collected one day later than usual throughout the week.
Public Invited to Homeless Event on November 18
What’s it like being homeless and leaving homelessness in Longmont? Community members are invited to an event called "Life in and Out of the Alley" on November 18 to find out. This event is held in recognition of National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week. It will be held 6 pm to 8 pm at the Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue. A light supper will be served. Personal stories as well as a community plan to end homelessness will be shared. Visit www.LHOTonline.org or call 303 651 8736 for more information.
Local Business Preference Policy to be Discussed at Info Meetings
With the adoption of a local purchasing preference policy, the City of Longmont will offer local businesses a 5 to 7.5 percent advantage when bidding on City of Longmont contracted work and services. The policy is designed to keep dollars spent by the City in the Longmont community. City staff is hosting informational meetings on November 12 and 20. Questions? Visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/purchasing.
Council Members to be Sworn in on Monday; Reception Scheduled for Nov. 17
Longmont City Council Members will be sworn in at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, in the Longmont Council Chambers. Regular Council meetings will resume on Tuesday, November 10. In addition, the Longmont community is invited to a reception honoring Mayor Roger Lange and Council Members Mary Blue and Karen Benker on Tuesday, November 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the Civic Center located at 350 Kimbark St. Mayor-elect Bryan Baum will present them with plaques recognizing their years of service. Call 303-651-8840 for more information.
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