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The ceremony: City Clerk Don Quintana administered the oath, which Popkin repeated and signed according to the standard official language affirming support for the U.S. and Colorado constitutions and the Longmont charter and ordinances. Mayor Peck and other council members congratulated Popkin and welcomed him to the dais.

Context: Popkin was appointed to fill the Ward 2 seat and participated in the Jan. 28 meeting after being sworn in. Council and staff acknowledged the procedural change and noted his participation in subsequent agenda items.

What happens next: Popkin will serve as Ward 2 council member and participate in upcoming council deliberations and votes, including the Feb. 4 meeting where the annexation item will be revisited.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Longmont City Council Regular Session 01/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Don Quintana administered the oath of office to Matthew Popkin, who was sworn in as the Ward 2 council member during the Jan. 28 regular session.","taxTitle","Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado","taxId",3876,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6340559,"Longmont staff begins review after OMB memo pauses some federal funding",172,1991000,2163000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259236-8a0db34734dd0c5da45669272bcf826f&start=1991&end=2163","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259236-8a0db34734dd0c5da45669272bcf826f/thumbnail_1991000.jpg","/articles/6340559/Longmont/Boulder-County/Colorado/Longmont-staff-begins-review-after-OMB-memo-pauses-some-federal-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340559-b06d9cd8e115797608ff4715234dfbce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147158&Signature=nIQ36DnvYPwfIslk--j1959MfKoh9LVCzAyYmWuewlo3r8bzHLQ6shpn0oCtn7ME-maTPMFGbKyjEt2RovYftC8qcUfXzRzWX0j6Ou8Bal4dWZ4k6~LLeNVv38WNpG6Y4neFA9FNgbxBZYFjvjlcMlp2ApIKjB8tAaSTtcHshr4A7MQO-PH72uu0PESgC1XtOmTPyJ9l3DryIIHPgeihdoeJ5ohdha6ZoDeF0x~Yg4QzCobtyf6tyocJETFpfJvsM18YcM4QaC2YMaUN5Pkchzb18Soz2FDknGrICMavKyS-zxty5vrhBWaY22UtynW038vQ1DSPCRTMwrynZihaRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Longmont city management informed the city council on Jan. 28 that a recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum implementing a temporary pause on some federal funds requires a rapid review of city programs and projects that rely on federal dollars.

What the city said: The city manager told council that the pause \"actually includes federal funds that have been awarded, and haven't been processed or haven't been drawn down,\" requiring staff to inventory all federal awards and determine which projects are at risk. The city highlighted transportation grants and the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) as priority areas for the immediate risk assessment.

Why it matters: Local projects that depend on federal reimbursements or drawdowns could face scheduling and cash‑flow impacts if federal payments are delayed or rescinded. The city cited the Kaufman Street project as one active grant‑funded undertaking that staff will review closely.

Next steps: City staff will contact departments to assemble a comprehensive list of federal awards and report back to council as more is learned; the OMB memo references further reporting and analysis by Feb. 10, 2025, and staff said a follow‑up council session may be required once the municipality has a clearer risk assessment.","City staff told council that an Office of Management and Budget memo has placed a pause on certain federal funding and that Longmont has begun a department‑by‑department review to assess risk to projects including transportation and vouchers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6340564,"Council reconsiders and approves Vance Brand hangar lease to Mile High Skydiving Center",275,3280000,3555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259236-8a0db34734dd0c5da45669272bcf826f&start=3280&end=3555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259236-8a0db34734dd0c5da45669272bcf826f/thumbnail_3280000.jpg","/articles/6340564/Longmont/Boulder-County/Colorado/Council-reconsiders-and-approves-Vance-Brand-hangar-lease-to-Mile-High-Skydiving-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340564-ebb1ac497d0f45e136a931a73e3796f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147158&Signature=UbUMcKPOyO7sCGAFz8APIZn9bofsOgCPZ3SnXk78MHnD2mBVtZAXuRLUEcxnuRtgNna6ySduP2BGS1iKpFd~RMggymKC5QbqEsdni-T9-WAk27zRvtOETjLuaMXWQgMbEmE89wnyrWMeZgG7qVYPUpi1L5aCcf30aAbb8iqYzB8tybEXRH8Ts4~Og7D00H6T34Z~vP4aKaBsIydmXGlVmDPzIGtQ0OtvgXskJ9UFcq8XbU8WLrm8wtE04d~tF4Ve2XJWT4rDFBUuttz6wa2FVDvJtm609DPul2xdD4kBXo~qH6htR12AZxe8Bdyg75JSzRQs6v6a87uNP8QEVZLE~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Longmont City Council reconsidered an airport lease item and unanimously approved a bill authorizing the City of Longmont to lease Vance Brand Municipal Airport Hangar Parcel H‑34D to Mile High Skydiving Center.

Background: The item had previously failed to pass on second reading, producing a tie. Council voted unanimously to place the reconsideration on the Jan. 28 agenda and then, following discussion, voted to approve the lease.

Why it matters: Airport leases can affect airport operations, tenant services and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration and grant assurances. Council members who opposed the item earlier said they had unanswered questions about off‑site landing operations and other operational details; supporters argued that declining to renew the lease would put the city at legal risk and could limit airport services.

Council discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Hidalgo Faring said she asked for reconsideration because she believed the earlier vote did not address the operational questions (including off‑site landing data) and that non‑renewal would not resolve those concerns. Legal counsel advised council about contract obligations and statutory mechanics for reconsideration. After additional remarks, council reconsidered and then approved the lease.

Vote: Motion to reconsider passed unanimously. The ordinance authorizing the Vance Brand Municipal Airport Hangar Parcel H‑34D lease to Mile High Skydiving Center then passed unanimously on council vote.

Next steps: Staff will execute the lease and coordinate with the airport tenant and airport operations on required insurance, FAA coordination, and any operational conditions included in the lease.","After a prior tie vote, council reconsidered an airport hangar lease and unanimously approved a lease to Mile High Skydiving Center for Hangar Parcel H‑34D.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6340568,"Longmont council approves ordinance to allow cannabis hospitality licenses, 4–3",783,2460000,3243000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259236-8a0db34734dd0c5da45669272bcf826f&start=2460&end=3243","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259236-8a0db34734dd0c5da45669272bcf826f/thumbnail_2460000.jpg","/articles/6340568/Longmont/Boulder-County/Colorado/Longmont-council-approves-ordinance-to-allow-cannabis-hospitality-licenses-43","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340568-251d13e261cb70500b183b762b197c01/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147158&Signature=jLe0-aOsHA9mpl-wfCFQAr60yEzHt52T96TR-G2g~TGuuKJ~GloxvwwDSMwL0je72LHitnjdH53OgkP5wZY~~nIt~r76bkw0xDoKR8KfslJ-bE6tPtewvDzOlzbu-aL02Mi62urZZoxHzMZtOaZ-Mq8HKXfScRgTQzR6kXhf17JJewbpNHLQplajTffGq-IjG5q4t6Y8Tgg9z~3qCzJbBS7XvWbPZpYchjfGgRT4xoVtrv8FXb4LhhjKViR8Ix1IIPquC3gfyK6N5cF-W7-JiAnhNk57~NjcdcYjsKIZY3BZc~2TRxLEr5km59s4j7DafqeGleAo2peIjPIf3dtbcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Longmont City Council approved, on second reading, an ordinance creating a municipal framework for cannabis hospitality licenses — including consumption lounges and spa‑style cannabis treatments — after a contentious public hearing and council debate.

The ordinance (20‑25‑01) passed by a 4–3 vote. Council discussion focused on regulatory details drawn from state statutory language — including application security, financial requirements and operational constraints — and on public-safety concerns raised by opponents. Supporters said the ordinance responds to a citizen initiative and provides a regulated, taxable local business model for hospitality uses that are currently limited in nearby municipalities.

What the ordinance does: The code amendments create a hospitality license category under chapter 6.7 and specify application requirements. During discussion, staff and the city attorney clarified that existing code language permits a licensee to discontinue operations \"for a period of 6 months from the date of such approval without causing such license to lapse,\" and that other technical edits were non‑substantive. The ordinance includes a financial‑information item in the standard marijuana license application that calls for proof of an established banking relationship and $250,000 in liquid assets — a requirement some hospitality proponents urged the council to remove for low‑inventory spa operations.

Public comment: Proponents — including prospective hospitality operators and local business owners — argued that hospitality establishments would create jobs, generate tax revenue and offer regulated environments for cannabis use and plant‑based treatments. Several residents and public‑safety speakers urged caution, citing impaired-driving concerns and potential neighborhood impacts. Jordan Person, a proponent who asked council for approval, told members: \"I am here tonight to ask all of you for your vote in favor of this ordinance.\" Opponents raised concerns about local demand for additional cannabis uses and the proximity of hospitality venues to roads and schools.

Council framing and vote: Councilors debated the appropriate number of hospitality licenses Longmont should permit; several members voiced concern about adding new license slots to a city that already houses multiple cannabis operations. After the public hearing, the council moved to adopt the ordinance and the motion carried on a 4–3 roll call vote.

Next steps: The ordinance takes effect according to the city's code for second‑reading enactments. Staff noted that technical code language and application items may be adjusted administratively and that specific license applications will return through the city's licensing process and community notification rules.","The council approved a new marijuana hospitality category allowing spas and designated consumption spaces. Proponents said hospitality licenses expand small-business opportunities; opponents cited public-safety and traffic concerns.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6340573,"Longmont council delays decision on 8902 Quail Road annexation after hours of public comment",2549,7916000,10465000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2259236-8a0db34734dd0c5da45669272bcf826f&start=7916&end=10465","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2259236-8a0db34734dd0c5da45669272bcf826f/thumbnail_7916000.jpg","/articles/6340573/Longmont/Boulder-County/Colorado/Longmont-council-delays-decision-on-8902-Quail-Road-annexation-after-hours-of-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6340573-88253fcdcc5030da9c849b1058c38af1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147158&Signature=ZsZaAfy94zFyyhLpbbT1XMqjPYkKH1a1X8kHXjyWAhnqSHXZP34QgwQwj~jlNSa2jTm2fJx-I-LL~sGymea1CmZivwilZv5xNIOE3irZN5GUHEkZnSi4H9t~DIq3~j3JadBiK8kLfvH2sLb~8NLlM4XKTNxiZP5rb~9~uJuBJywstB1bEIDIt39PhM84zeI508Vo6DE26kCycekYLr6QHOhm~F4554g4x8VRcm47Y2ezRa7KCw1GaGAUWrMseVZuaH0q~N2HAumeaSM~o4x4wDuMdmf5pkQh8ZnL3HMLTRRLwJM8J1lYKibKqKRm4jhIMMDQaumXF3vFV3VPI7BguQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Longmont City Council on Jan. 28 postponed a final decision on the proposed annexation and concept plan for 8902 Quail Road after more than three hours of public comment and a detailed presentation from staff and the applicant.

The council had previously adopted a separate resolution this evening finding the parcel eligible for annexation under the Colorado Municipal Annexation Act, but members declined to approve the developer's concept plan and zoning at this meeting. Instead, the council voted to continue the annexation/plan item to Feb. 4 to allow staff time to address council questions and community concerns.

Why it matters: The 17.34-acre proposal would rezone agricultural county land to Residential Mixed Neighborhood (RMN) and allow up to 18 dwelling units per acre, a density the developer says would yield as many as 310 units. Neighbors said the parcel is surrounded by existing single-family neighborhoods and argued the scale, traffic and public-safety implications merit additional study. Supporters — including the property owners and the applicant — said the site is designated a mixed neighborhood in Envision Longmont and that the city needs additional housing supply.

Staff presentation and applicant response: Phil Taylor, senior planner, told the council the application had met the annexation and code review criteria and that the concept plan limits vehicle access from Quail Road to emergency-only and reduces building height along the northern boundary adjacent to single-family homes. Ryan McBray, who presented for the applicant, described streetscape and multimodal commitments including bike lanes and a roundabout at Clover Basin Drive and Larkspur, and said the team has revised the plan in response to neighborhood feedback.

Applicant commitments and affordable housing: Developer Vista Residential Partners and landowners said they have discussed an on-site contribution of lots to Saint Vrain Habitat for Humanity, but Habitat’s executive director, David Emerson, told council he had only preliminary conversations and no agreement at this stage. The applicant said any Habitat homes would be included in the overall unit cap rather than added on top of the maximum unit count.

Community concerns: Dozens of residents urged council to reject the concept as proposed or to require more for-sale and \"missing middle\" housing (duplexes, townhomes) rather than large rental complexes. Specific issues raised included traffic on Clover Basin Drive and Airport Road, emergency evacuation concerns, school capacity, cell coverage, noise, and the cumulative effect of many nearby multifamily projects already approved or under construction.

Council action and next steps: Council voted earlier in the meeting to adopt a resolution finding the parcel eligible for annexation under state statute (vote recorded 6–1). After the public hearing and presentations, Councilor Yarbrough moved — and Councilor McCoy seconded — to continue the annexation/concept-plan ordinance to the Feb. 4 city council meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Council asked staff to return with targeted follow-up information, including coordination with nearby parcels and more detailed traffic, drainage and design/transition options.

What remains: Because the resolution of eligibility was adopted, the petition meets the statutory threshold to be considered. The council’s delay preserves council discretion over whether to approve the specific concept, annexation agreement terms, and any binding commitments (for example, number and type of affordable housing units and access/traffic mitigation measures). The Feb. 4 meeting will resume council consideration and any formal vote on the ordinance.","After more than three hours of public comment and a lengthy staff and applicant presentation, the Longmont City Council voted to continue action on the 8902 Quail Road annexation and concept plan to Feb. 4, asking staff for additional follow-up and coordination.","actionData","errors"]

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