June 25, 2026 City of Boulder City Council Special Meeting

The City of Boulder City Council held a special meeting on June 25, 2026, primarily focused on deliberations and approval of the major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan. The council reviewed and voted on various proposed amendments and conditions of approval submitted by the planning board, county planning commission, and board of county commissioners. Key procurement-related discussions included land use designations, housing policies emphasizing middle-income and affordable housing, municipal airport activity language, and wildfire risk considerations. Multiple straw polls and motions were conducted to decide on adopting original language, planning board recommendations, or county commissioners' proposals, with several amendments approved unanimously. Additionally, the council received a detailed presentation on polling data related to potential ballot measures for funding city infrastructure, including a $400 million recreation and safety bond and a vacancy tax. The polling indicated mixed public support, with wildfire response and facility maintenance ranking high in community priorities. Council members debated the merits and risks of placing tax measures on the ballot, emphasizing the need for clear communication and fiscal responsibility. The meeting concluded with unanimous motions to approve the comprehensive plan update with identified amendments and direction to staff to prepare for future public hearings on ballot measures.