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Welcome to the City of Longmont's weekly e-News update.
Helicopter to be Used for Power Line Work
Platte River Power Authority is in the process of rebuilding the overhead transmission line in northeast area of Longmont. Platte River's transmission contractor has plans to use a helicopter to install a set of ropes in the new transmission towers on February 8 if the weather cooperates. There will be traffic control on Sundance and Pace with a lane closure of the north-bound lane on Pace. Contact Mike Dahl atdahlm@prpa.org or 970-229-5303.
Free Coffee and Conversation with City Council
Longmont City Council is hosting an informal chat over coffee on Saturday, January 30, at Ziggi’s Coffee House, 400 Main St., from 9 to 10 a.m. Talk with City Council members about any topic. Mayor Bryan Baum and Council Member Katie Witt are scheduled to attend. For information about Council meetings and agendas, call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-651-8649.
Lykins Gulch Restoration Project Begins
The City of Longmont Public Works and Natural Resources Department is beginning the construction of the Lykins Gulch Stream Restoration Project beginning February 1 and continuing through September. This project will reconstruct a natural meandering channel from the St. Vrain River near Golden Ponds Park and Nature Area southwesterly to the intersection of Airport Road and Rogers Road. The greenway trail system will also be extended by this project. The public should expect some St. Vrain Greenway trail closures and detours occurring during the project. Any questions about the project may be directed to the project manager for the City of Longmont, David Hollingsworth at 303-651-8328.
Meeting to Discuss Gaps in City's Trail System
The City of Longmont Public Works & Natural Resources Department will host a public meeting to discuss missing trail and walkway connections within the city. Staff will present known gaps in the trail and sidewalk system and ask for public input on any additional missing links in the system. This will help identify trail and walk connection projects in the coming years. Please join us on Monday, February 1, at 6 pm at the Development Services Center, 385 Kimbark St. Call 303-774-4532 or e-mail steve.ransweiler@ci.longmont.co.us with questions.
Use the Internet to Report Missed Trash Collection
Longmont residents now can report a missed trash or recycle collection and broken or lost containers online at www.ci.longmont.co.us/solidwaste/trash; click on the link to the left.
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