Callahan House Advisory Board, April 8, 2026

The City of Longmont Colorado's Callahan House Advisory Board met on April 8, 2026, to discuss various ongoing projects and event planning related to the historic Callahan House and its grounds. Key procurement-related topics included updates on the digitization of the Callahan House scrapbook, involving the use of museum scanning equipment and the creation of ADA-compliant alt text for digital files. The board also reviewed restoration and preservation efforts, including a $20,000 quote from Jordy Construction for fountain ceiling repairs and the need to seek additional bids from preservation experts. Event planning discussions covered invitations and follow-ups for club affairs and art walk events, coordination with entertainers, and catering deadlines for the fall tea event. Budget discussions highlighted the professional and contracted services budget increase to $48,500 for 2026, reflecting appropriations for restoration work. The board also addressed the tracking of marketing inquiries and revenue sources to better understand patron engagement and advertising effectiveness. No formal votes on contracts were recorded, but several action items were identified, including scheduling committee meetings for scrapbook digitization and finalizing event details. Overall, the meeting focused on project updates, vendor coordination, budget oversight, and event logistics to support the Callahan House's preservation and community engagement efforts.