This is the project website for the Union Reservoir Trail and Union Reservoir Recreational Master Plan. For more information regarding Union Reservoir fees, hours and activities, please visit the Union Reservoir website.
Union Reservoir Recreational Master Plan
City Council Direction - Preferred Trail Alignment
The preferred trail alignment was presented to City Council on April 16, 2013. A link to the meeting minutes will be provided when they are available. City Council directed staff to re-design the trail as an out-and-back/partial trail alignment on the west and south sides of the reservoir, with no trail recommended on the north and east sides due to private property, environmental and agricultural impacts. Implementation and construction of the partial trail alignment will be prioritized among other projects throughout the City and will be considered for funding as part of the Capital Improvement Program, but is not currently funded for construction.
Below are links to the Preferred Trail Alignment as presented to City Council. The plan will be updated to reflect the out-and-back/partial alignment recommended by City Council and will be posted when available.
The public meetings listed below are for the Union Reservoir Trail project. The public process for the Union Reservoir Recreational Master Plan is complete and is outlined in the Master Plan Report.
MEETINGS: Look here for meeting dates and times!
Check prior to the meeting to confirm the date or time hasn't changed!
| Meeting # | Date | Time | Place | Topic |
| 1(complete) | Was held 4/24/2012 | 5:00 PM | Union Reservoir, Main Picnic Area | Public Scoping Meeting to identify potential issues, opportunities & constraints that should be considered during the design of the trail project |
| 2(complete) | Was held 6/6/2012 |
5:30 PM | Union Reservoir, Main Picnic Area |
Discuss environmental assessment with Walsh Environmental |
| 3(complete) | Was held 10/17/2012 | 5:30 PM | Union Reservoir, Main Picnic Area |
Neighbor Stakeholder Meeting - neighbor input on opportunities, constraints, goals and objectives for the trail |
| 4(complete) | Was held 10/18/2012 | 6:30 - 8 PM | Sunset Campus | Public Meeting to obtain input on opportunities, constraints, goals and objectives for the trail |
| 5(complete) | Was held 12/6/2012 | 6 - 7:30 PM | Sunset Campus | Public meeting to obtain input on trail alternatives |
| 6(complete) | Was held 1/30/2013 | 5:30 - 7 PM | Sunset Campus | City of Longmont Resident Feedback Panel Focus Group Meeting to obtain input on trail alternatives |
| 7(complete) | Was held 2/27/2013 |
6 - 8 PM | Sunset Campus | Public meeting to review and discuss preferred trail alignment |
| 8(complete) | Was held 3/11/13 | 7 PM | City Council Chambers | PRAB Meeting - Present preferred trail alignment to the Parks, Recreation & Advisory Board |
| 9(complete) | Was held 4/16/13 | 7 PM | City Council Chambers | City Council Study Session - Present preferred trail alignment to City Council |
*All meetings will be held at Parks Administration Sunset Campus building: 7 South Sunset Street, Longmont unless otherwise noted. The Sunset Campus building is west across Sunset Street from Izaak Walton Pond.
If you need daycare, special assistance or translation in order to attend the meeting, please call Maria Tostado at 303-651-8601.
Once the above public meetings are concluded, Staff will present the recommended trail alignment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and City Council for approval. Please check here for all meeting updates!
(12/6/12) Meeting #5 - Trail Alternatives
Trail alignment alternatives for the Union Reservoir Trail were presented at a public workshop on December 6th. Below are links to the trail alignment maps and corresponding opportunities and constraints pertaining to alignments in each of the 4 quadrants of the map. The overall map is provided as well, however, the quadrant maps provide a more detailed view of the proposed alignments in each quadrant. Please note that the trail alignment alternatives are depicted in segments. The ultimate trail alignment could be any combination of the segments shown, resulting in a full loop or any portion of the loop.
Southwest Quadrant Opportunities & Constraints
Southeast Quadrant Opportunities & Constraints
Northeast Quadrant Opportunities & Constraints
Northwest Quadrant Opportunities & Constraints
(10/17/12) Meeting #4 - Opportunities & Constraints
(10/18/12) Meeting #3 - Neighbor Stakeholders
Below are links to meeting notes and materials that were distributed at the Neighborhood Stakeholder Meeting on October 17, 2012 and the Public Workshop on October 18th. Thank you to all who attended and provided input!
Opportunities & Constraints Map
(4/24/12) Meeting #1 - Scoping
A public meeting was held on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 to gather input on opportunities, constraints and potential issues that should be considered during the design of the trail project. Below is a summary of the meeting and DRAFT timeline for the project.
DRAFT Project Timeline – Design
DRAFT Project Timeline – Construction
Trail Goals & Objectives
Environmental
2012 Union Reservoir Wetland Delineation & Special Species Status Report
Union Reservoir Recreational Master Plan
A recreational master plan study began in 2007 but was never adopted. Efforts continued in 2011 and the updated Union Reservoir Recreational Master Plan was adopted by City Council on February 14, 2012.
Union Reservoir Master Plan Report
The Union Reservoir Enlargement Study is a separate project but the future shoreline is reflected in the Recreational Master Plan. This study estimates an increased surface area of the reservoir by approximately 26% - 33% depending on final configuration of the enlargement. More information on the Enlargement Study can be found here:
Link to Union Reservoir Enlargement Study
The City of Longmont Natural Resources Division began the Union Reservoir Master Plan project in 2007 with a large amount of public input. Highlights of the Reservoir history include:
