Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting, April 15, 2026

The City of Longmont Colorado's Sustainability Advisory Board met on April 15, 2026, focusing primarily on the city's open space agriculture program. The meeting included a detailed presentation by Elisa Champ, the senior project manager for open space and agriculture, who outlined the management of 13 agricultural properties leased to local farmers, water portfolio management, infrastructure maintenance, and ongoing efforts to improve water efficiency through irrigation system upgrades. The board discussed challenges such as water availability, crop selection, and the need for more progressive goals aligned with sustainability and regenerative agriculture practices. There was also significant discussion about the integration of sustainability criteria into lease RFPs and the potential for collaboration between the sustainability advisory board and the parks and recreation advisory board to re-evaluate agricultural program goals. Additionally, the meeting addressed planning and zoning issues related to complete neighborhoods, mixed-use development, and redevelopment challenges in Longmont, with members considering motions to recommend that city council direct staff to update the open space master plan and agricultural program goals to better align with sustainability objectives. The board agreed to draft and review recommendations for city council at a future meeting. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, but policy and programmatic discussions could influence future procurement and land management activities.