Callahan House Advisory Board Meeting, Aug. 12, 2026

The City of Longmont Colorado's Callahan House Advisory Board met on August 12, 2026, to discuss several ongoing projects and upcoming events related to the Callahan House. Key procurement-related topics included the digitization of scrapbooks, with a vendor engaged to scan materials at an estimated cost of around $1,500, pending final page counts for a more accurate quote. The board also reviewed printing options and pricing for a room-by-room tour booklet, selecting a perfect binding with a gloss cover at a cost of approximately $320 for 50 copies, with plans to price the booklet around $10 for sale. Additionally, the board discussed restoration and preservation projects, including a historic fountain repair estimated at $20,000, with bids being solicited through the city's Bidnet system. They also planned to submit a letter of intent for a $15,000 grant from the Colorado Garden Foundation to support formal garden restoration, with the grant application due by August 30. The board approved spending $20 for an advertisement in the Chamber of Commerce e-newsletter to promote patron donations, aiming to increase community engagement and funding. Other discussions involved event planning, volunteer recruitment, and potential adjustments to board meeting times to enhance participation. No formal votes on contracts were recorded, but several action items related to procurement and budgeting were outlined for follow-up.