City Council Regular Session - 08/11/2026

The City Council of Longmont, Colorado, held a regular session on August 11, 2026, where several key procurement and policy issues were discussed. The council deliberated on election-related ordinances, including the adoption and realignment of ranked choice voting (RCV) and staggered election cycles, with motions to submit these changes to the November 2026 ballot. The council also considered amendments to a pilot licensing program affecting affordable housing units, debating the implications and legal constraints before deciding to revisit the issue at second reading. A significant portion of the meeting focused on solid waste management, specifically the composting program. Staff presented data on participation rates and costs, and council members discussed a motion to realign sanitation rates to subsidize curbside composting by adjusting trash rates, aiming to increase diversion rates in line with the city's zero waste goals. The council approved directing staff to develop a new ordinance for 2027-2028 sanitation rates reflecting this subsidy and incentive structure. Additionally, the council heard an appeal regarding a setback variance denial for a residential concrete patio, ultimately upholding the Planning and Zoning Commission's decision. Public comments included a request for budget consideration for a historical memorial. The meeting concluded with no further comments from city officials and adjournment.