City Council - March 17, 2026

The City Council meeting of Lafayette, Colorado, held on March 17, 2026, included extensive public input on community issues such as historical recognition of unmarked graves in the Lafayette Cemetery and concerns about a proposed self-storage facility development. The council approved several consent agenda items, notably including a contract for a court case management system with the Statewide Internet Portal Authority, emphasizing cybersecurity and data protection compliance. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation and discussion on the affordable housing fee study, which analyzed potential adjustments to the city's affordable housing impact fees for residential and commercial developments. The study recommended updating the fee ordinance to reflect a nexus study, considering tiered fees based on project size, and cautious increases to support affordable housing without hindering development feasibility. The council also reviewed plans for the 2026 citywide concrete rehabilitation and street rehabilitation projects, with a contract award for concrete work valued at approximately $1.9 million. Additionally, the council discussed a memorial plaque to honor unmarked graves in the Lafayette Cemetery, with plans to install a plaque listing names and recognizing historical injustices. A motion was made and passed to proceed with the concrete rehabilitation contract. The meeting concluded with various council member updates and an executive session on negotiation strategies for agreements.