City Council - July 28, 2026

The City Council workshop for Lafayette, Colorado, held on July 28, 2026, focused primarily on updates and discussions related to transportation infrastructure and land use code revisions. The council received detailed reports on the implementation of the multimodal transportation plan (MMTP), including progress on over 30 near-term projects, asset management programs, and safety improvements funded partly through a $500,000 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant. Discussions included coordination with regional partners like CDOT and RTD, with emphasis on transit service funding and upcoming service cuts requiring council advocacy. The council also reviewed proposed updates to the land use code, including public land dedication policies, zoning changes, and moratoriums on data centers and advanced air mobility hubs. The planning commission recommended adoption with some conditions, and council members debated the timing of joint sessions and outreach efforts. Additional topics included advisory board scope changes, particularly for the Human Rights Board, and recruitment timing for the planning commission. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but several capital improvement projects and funding allocations were discussed. The council also expressed interest in future workshops on regional issues such as abandoned well plugging.