Water Board Meeting June 15, 2026

The City of Longmont Colorado Water Board held a meeting on June 15, 2026, focusing primarily on water management issues and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included a recommendation to City Council to adjust the cash-in-lieu evaluation rate to $63,000 per acre-foot, based on a 5-year rolling average methodology. This adjustment aims to provide a predictable and transparent approach for future water rights evaluations and developer charges. The board also discussed a planned capital improvement project scheduled for 2028-2029 to redesign a problematic drainage area with a low-flow channel to improve water movement and maintenance, though funding constraints delay immediate action. Additionally, updates on Union Reservoir operations and staffing were provided, including infrastructure repairs and aquatic nuisance species management, with no new contracts or bids announced. The board expressed interest in expanding its role in reviewing capital projects and water quality issues to better inform public involvement and City Council decisions.