Lafayette City Council
At a May 27 workshop, council:
Received a presentation from Magellan Strategies, a company hired to poll community support for a 20-year capital projects bond question on November’s ballot. Council is considering an increase in either property or sales taxes to renovate and expand the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, renovate the parks and public works service center and construct a new civic center.
A property tax increase would cost $48 per $100,000 in home value annually, or $296 per $685,00, the average home price in the city. A .85% sales tax increase would raise Lafayette’s tax to 9.90%, the highest in the region.
Of the 788 registered voters who responded to the poll, 57% said they would approve a property tax and 58% would approve a sales tax. When asked which of the three capital projects included in the ballot would make them more likely to vote yes, the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center received 79% of the votes, the Service Center received 64%, and the Civic Center received 58%.
The council supported a property tax ballot question this year but split on whether to advance one ballot measure — which would approve funding for all three projects — or two: one that would fund the recreation and service centers, with approval for the civic center as a standalone question.
Staff will bring the council ballot language to show both options for consideration.
Boulder County Commissioners
On Friday, May 30, commissioners will:
Join representatives from Rocky Mountain Equity and Downtown Boulder Partnership for the designation of the Boulder County Courthouse (1325 Pearl St., Boulder) as a National Historic Landmark.
Built in 1933, the courthouse was granted landmark status in December as the site of the first “intentional same-sex marriage” in the U.S., according to county officials.
The event, which runs from 10-11 a.m., will feature music, refreshment, speakers and the raising of a Pride flag to mark the beginning of Pride Month.
On Wednesday, June 4, commissioners will:
• Host the Consortium of Cities (CoC) meeting on the third floor of the Boulder County Courthouse from 6-8 p.m. The Consortium features representatives from local governments throughout the county who work together on regional issues.
This month, the group will be discussing property and other tax allocations and grant/federal funding, “specifically how can we form a coalition to maximize the use of funds regionally,” according to the county website. An update on the transportation plan may also be presented.
Learn more and find the link to attend virtually: bit.ly/CoCJune4
On Thursday, June 5, commissioners will:
- Hold their monthly general public comment session. This is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any topic not already scheduled for a public hearing. Up to 10 speakers will be given three minutes each to address commissioners.
The public hearing session follows discussion of emergency vehicle access improvements and driveway construction at 530 and 621 Fountaintree Lane, which begins at 9 a.m.
Town of Superior
On Thursday, May 29, town staff will:
• Host an open house about the town’s transportation plan and comprehensive plan, a document that will guide the future of Superior for the next 10-20 years, including discussion of potential land uses for future development.
The open house is from 5-7 p.m. at Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).
On Thursday, June 5, the planning and building department will:
• Host a panel of experts to talk about “cultural intelligence” — the ability to adapt and respond to various cultural needs and values — as it relates to the update of the town’s comprehensive plan.
The event is from 6-7 p.m. at Town Hall (124 E. Coal Creek Drive). Learn more: bit.ly/CompPlanJune5
On Friday, June 6, town council will:
• Meet with residents for an informal discussion about town issues as part of the ongoing First Fridays Coffee event series. The event is from 7:45-9:30 a.m. at Superior Community Center.
Town of Nederland
On Thursday, May 29, the town will:
• Hold Town Talk from 6-8 p.m. at Very Nice Brewing (20 Lakeview Drive, #112). Town staff and board members will be on hand to answer your pressing questions and hear your concerns. There’s no set agenda, so feel free to “discuss whatever is on your mind.”
All agenda items subject to change. Karen Norback contributed reporting.