City Council Regular Session - 04/28/2026

The City Council Regular Session of Longmont, Colorado, held on April 28, 2026, included significant procurement and policy discussions primarily focused on data center regulation, affordable housing development, and transportation safety initiatives. The council unanimously approved a motion to restrict new hyperscale data centers with electrical demands of 100 megawatts or greater, aiming to protect city utilities and resources. They also directed the city manager to develop use-specific standards for smaller data center facilities, emphasizing energy and water efficiency, noise, and lighting standards. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of property at 110 Emory for affordable housing development, including a 100% fee waiver and an advanced award of affordable housing funds to address financing gaps, with discussions highlighting the challenges of balancing rental and for-sale housing in the current market. On transportation, the council received a presentation on Vision Zero safety efforts, focusing on data-driven crash reduction strategies and infrastructure improvements, with plans to integrate these into capital improvement projects and budget requests. The council also approved a federal grant-funded pilot project to deploy advanced traffic safety cameras designed to analyze near-miss incidents and improve proactive safety measures. Lastly, the council discussed and directed staff to develop an ordinance for short-term rental licenses specific to major regional events, incorporating resident-only restrictions, tiered fees, and safeguards to protect affordable housing stock. Motions related to fee waivers, grant funding, and contract approvals were passed, reflecting ongoing commitments to sustainable development, public safety, and community well-being.