Longmont City Council
On Feb. 4:
• The developers seeking approval to construct a 310-unit apartment complex on 17.3 acres located on Quail Road withdrew their annexation application before council was able to vote on the issue.
The impromptu withdrawal came during council discussions after council members Sean McCoy, Matthew Popkin and Shiquita Yarbrough said they would not be supporting the applicant’s concept plan.
The discussion was a continuation from last week’s meeting, where a large group of residents spoke out against the development plan during a public hearing. Ultimately, council felt it was in the city’s best interest to seek development opportunities that provide affordable for-sale homes, rather than market-rate rental properties.
The land parcel at Quail Road, while surrounded by city-owned land, is situated in unincorporated Boulder County and would first have to be annexed to provide access to city services. This gave council members more control over the situation, allowing them to effectively deny the development by opposing the annexation.
• Council voted to appropriate $30,000 in council contingency funds to purchase a public library hold box. The box is similar to lockers used by retail stores and Amazon to allow for secure pickup of products at singular locations. It will provide access to books for residents who are unable to visit the library during its operating hours. During the meeting, council identified the Centennial Pool as a potential location for the pickup box.
Boulder City Council
On Feb. 13, council will hold a study session on the city’s homelessness services. The discussion, scheduled for three hours, will include an evaluation of programs, a conversation about updating the city’s strategy and information about frequent users of the criminal justice and health care systems.
The meeting can be streamed online (youtube.com/@CityofBoulderGov/streams) or on Channel 8.
Boulder County Commissioners
On Feb. 7, commissioners will:
• Meet virtually to discuss the Affordable and Attainable Housing Tax. Passed in 2023, the tax is expected to raise $16.7 million in 2025 for construction of new homes, supportive services for residents and grants for towns and cities in the county, along with housing-focused nonprofits.
Commissioners, staff and stakeholders will discuss next steps and criteria for distribution of funds.
The meeting begins at 10 a.m. No public comments will be taken during the meeting; they can be shared in advance by email: [email protected]. Attend: boco.org/AAHT-Feb7.
On Feb. 11, commissioners will:
• Hold a public hearing and receive an annual report on open space acquisitions and other real estate activities in 2024. Last year’s notable purchases include two properties near Longmont, totaling 150 acres and $4.75 million, and a winning bid of $6.2 million for 105 acres at Haystack Mountain.
Boulder County’s Parks and Open Space (BCPOS) department is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The county has protected more than 135,000 acres of open space and agricultural land and built 120 miles of trails, according to BCPOS data.
The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. on the third floor of the historic Boulder County Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder. Register to speak in person: boco.org/InPerson-Feb11AM. Written comments can be emailed to [email protected]. Attend virtually: boco.org/BOCC-Feb11AM.
Lafayette City Council
On Feb. 4, council:
• Approved a resolution regarding the terms of employment for Mary Lynn Macsalka as Lafayette’s in-house city attorney beginning March 30. Macsalka is currently the city’s contracted attorney.
During the 2025 budget process, council approved a transition from a contract with a private law firm to an in-house position. Annual salary is set at $230,000. Benefits include health, dental, disability, vacation and sick leave, holidays, retirement benefits and an automobile allowance. An additional $15,000 transition assistance is included to cover financial obligations due to her ownership of a private law firm.
Erin Poe has been hired to serve as Lafayette’s first deputy city attorney beginning Feb. 3. No council action is needed.
• Reappointed Municipal Judge Amanda Bailhache for an additional two-year term with a salary increase from $39,393 to $47,272. The court continues to have two sessions per month; sessions are usually held on the second Thursday and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Superior Town Council
On Feb. 7, town board members will meet with the public at Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Road, from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. for First Fridays Coffee. Residents are invited to discuss community issues.
All agenda items subject to change. Karen Norback contributed reporting.