Lafayette City Council
At its June 24 work session, council:
• Discussed a November ballot issue to raise property taxes for a 20-year bond to fund a renovation and expansion of the Bob Burger Recreation Center and the Parks and Public Works Service Center, and to build a new Civic Center on city-owned land on S. Public Road.
Council agreed to ask the voters for funding for the BBRC and Service Center, but were split on including the Civic Center, with some expressing concern over the uncertain economy and others not wanting to “kick the can down the road” for future councils.
Council will vote on the ballot language at an Aug. 19 council meeting.
• Received a financial update in preparation for the beginning of the 2026 budget discussion in August. Due to uncertain economic conditions and slower revenue growth, staff plan to take a conservative approach to 2026 revenue projections.
Sales and use tax, the city’s largest source of discretionary revenue at $21.7 million, was flat in 2024. Staff indicated that King Soopers’ move to Erie, despite a revenue-sharing agreement, had an impact on tax collection.
Property tax was $15.2 million in 2024, up 25% from 2023 due to reassessed property values. Assessment of additional city fees is also underway.
City of Louisville
The city has updated its online customer service system, which handles processes such as permit and license applications, scheduling building inspections and more. Users must create a new account to access the portal, using the same email address linked to their current account.
The new system also adds a credit card fee of $2.50 or 3.95%, whichever is greater. Learn more
Longmont City Council
Tuesday’s City Council meeting was cancelled due to the Colorado Municipal League conference June 24-27. Council will reconvene for a study session July 1.
All agenda items subject to change. Karen Norback contributed reporting.
This article has been updated to correct when Lafayette City Council will vote on its ballot measure language.