Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting May 11, 2026

The City of Longmont Colorado Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on May 11, 2026, to discuss various topics including budget updates, staffing needs, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming half-million-dollar replacement of the leisure pool kids amenity at the Longmont Recreation Center, scheduled for completion in September 2026, and the award and near execution of a best value design-build contract for the Sandstone Phase 4 ball fields complex. Additionally, a best value design-build contract for the Homeacres Park renewal was nearing execution. The board also mentioned an upcoming RFP for pedestrian bridge assessments to plan future replacements and an RFP for the Clarks Centennial Park assessment to develop a phased upgrade approach. Budget discussions highlighted increased chemical costs and requests for new positions, including an events supervisor and a grounds maintenance technician. The meeting also covered recreation program growth, staffing challenges, and community engagement efforts. No votes or motions related to procurement were explicitly recorded in the transcript, but several action items and contract awards were noted as underway or forthcoming.