City Council Meeting 10/13/2026

The October 13, 2026, Boulder City Council meeting included a Public Works and Utilities annual report and a quarterly update on the city’s strategic plan. Public Works reported 74 active projects, including wastewater and water-system upgrades, street and intersection improvements, ADA work, turf reduction, and the municipal aquatic center, which was reported at 90% design with CORE identified as the construction manager. A $13 million flood-control project and the Wells levy work were expected to go out to bid, with the flood-control project funded by the Regional Flood Control District. The city also reported that pickleball court lighting was underway using a $100,000 donation, discussed plans to expand electric-meter upgrades, and outlined funding sources including RTC, regional, federal, grant, and city funds. Council discussion referenced the new meters as a consent-agenda item, but the transcript does not capture a specific vote or contract award for them. No other procurement award vote was clearly identified; the financial report said the city was on track with its budget.

The strategic-plan update highlighted ongoing efforts to secure outside funding, maintain and improve infrastructure, and advance accessibility projects. Staff said an ADA transition-plan consultant was being engaged to help define scope and next steps. Council also discussed future capital needs, including cemetery expansion planning and wastewater-treatment costs, but no related spending approvals were recorded. The council appointed Kevin Abbott to the Community Development Advisory Committee; this was not a procurement action. Public comment raised concerns about potential data-center development, but no related policy decision was made during the meeting.