Boulder City Council
On Jan. 16, council voted to approve St Julien’s addition of a 55-foot tall building on the unused civic pad next door, housing additional rooms and meeting space. The expansion was opposed by homeowners in neighboring condos.
On Feb. 6, council will:
• Take a preliminary vote on changing Boulder’s occupancy limits to align with state law. Last year, lawmakers prohibited local municipalities from regulating how many unrelated adults can live together.
• Review a development proposal for 170 dwellings, plus office and restaurant space, at 5450 Airport Blvd.
Council will not meet the week of Jan. 30.
Town of Erie
On Jan. 21, the town council held a study session to discuss the city’s budget, long-term financial plan and upcoming capital projects. Major projects include an expansion and renovation of town hall, expected to be completed this year; a new water treatment facility; and a $38.6 million expansion of police department facilities.
Council determined future needs include enlarging the rec center or adding satellite locations elsewhere in town and a refresh of the airport terminal building alongside adding emergency access to the runway. Based on community survey results, the town may also explore options for a performing arts center.
Lafayette City Council
On Jan. 21, council:
• Approved a $407,304 contract with Alfred Benesch & Company to conduct an assessment of city-owned properties, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The contract also includes creation of a transition plan for necessary improvements.
• Held executive sessions to discuss:
• Personnel matters related to the appointment of a presiding judge for the Lafayette Municipal Court. Lafayette’s current judge, Amanda Bailhache, was initially appointed in February 2021 and reappointed to a two-year term in February 2023.
• The hiring of the city’s in-house attorney.
• Undisclosed legal matters regarding the Sundar multi-family development on 36.14 acres at the northwest corner of Hwy 287 and Dillon Road. The two-phase project calls for 684 rental units across 19 buildings.
• Legal advice regarding annexation and the development review process for property located at the southwest corner of Hwy 287 and Arapahoe. This property is part of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Erie that included 50/50 revenue-sharing of sales taxes if the land is developed.
Louisville City Council
On Jan. 21, council:
• Discussed and gave direction on the land use changes as part of the comprehensive plan update. Four key areas have been identified that may need land use change to accommodate future growth: South Boulder Road, Downtown Louisville, McCaslin Boulevard and Redtail Ridge.
Generally, residents support allowing mixed-used development in areas that currently only support commercial businesses, such as near McCaslin, according to community engagement efforts. The community also supports higher density near U.S. 36, a wider variety of housing types and the preservation of Downtown Louisville and existing single-family neighborhoods.
The project team will next draft an updated Comprehensive Plan based on council feedback, with a goal of holding public hearings in July.
On Feb. 4, council will:
• Review plans for Summit at Steel Ranch, a proposed mixed-use development with 87 townhomes at the southwest corner of Paschal and Hwy 42.
All agenda items are subject to change. Mark Cathcart and Karen Norback contributed reporting.
Editor's note: This article has been updated to include reporting from Tuesday's Louisville City Council meeting.