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BoulderCO averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $957,377 -0.1% yr/yr · +6.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👮 Police incidents (open data)
9,790 incidents · Sun Jan 1, 2023–Sun Jul 26, 2026 · 100% mapped
other9,581
property209
The most recent records from the city police department’s own open-data portal — a recent slice, not full history. Full per-incident records with coordinates (mappable, joinable to individual addresses) are in the public dataset. Source: services.arcgis.com.
Municipal budget
Total revenue$412.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$293.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$257.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$241.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,819 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025336 housing units ($86.7M)
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to consider eminent domain for 30th Street projects and $7.3M housing bonds
The Boulder City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances authorizing property acquisition, including eminent domain, for the North 30th Street and South 30th Street Multimodal Improvements Projects. The consent agenda includes resolutions for $7,333,256 in private activity bonds and multifamily housing revenue bonds for affordable housing, plus annexation, landmark designations, and other items.
- Resolution 1382: $7,333,256 private activity bonds for Boulder Housing Partners affordable rental housing
- Resolution 1385: public approval certificate for multifamily housing revenue bonds for Harvest34 project
- Ordinance 8757: Pedal-Cab Agency and Driver Licenses with related fees
- Annexation of 5.43 acres at 1275 Cherryvale Rd. and 5995 McSorley Ln. with RR-2 zoning
- Ordinances 8771 and 8772: property acquisition via eminent domain for North and South 30th Street projects
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, August 20, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Open Comment
3.
Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1382 authorizing the city to execute an
assignment of the 2026 City of Boulder Private Activity Bonds in the amount of $7,333,256
to be used by the Housing Authority of the City of Boulder, d/b/a Boulder Housing Partners
(BHP), to finance the construction of permanently affordable rental housing in Boulder; and
authorizing the city manager to execute and deliver the assignment and other documents in
connection therewith
B. Consideration of a motion to approve Resolution 1385 authorizing the execution of a public
approval certificate allowing the Housing Authority of the City of Boulder, d/b/a Boulder
Housing Partners, to issue multifamily housing revenue bonds for the purpose of financing
the Harvest34 project
C. Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only
Ordinance 8757 amending Title 4, “Licenses and Permits,” B.R.C. 1981, allowing for Pedal-
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 05:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Council to hold executive session on potential new litigation
The Boulder City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to enter executive session to receive confidential legal advice regarding potential new litigation. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, debrief, adjournment). No decisions or discussions are listed for public view.
- Motion to call executive session for confidential legal advice on potential new litigation (60 min)
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Via Zoom
Thursday, August 13, 2026
5:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Executive Session
A. Consideration of a motion to call an Executive Session of City Council as authorized by section 24-6-
402(4)(b), C.R.S., and City of Boulder Charter Section 21A(a)(2), so the council may receive
confidential legal advice regarding potential new litigation
Total Time: 60 Min
3.
Discussion Items
4.
Debrief
5.
Adjournment
Total Time: 1:00 Hour
Additional Materials
This meeting can be viewed at www.bouldercolorado.gov/city-council. Meetings are aired live on Municipal Channel 8
and the city's website and are re-cablecast at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Fridays in the two weeks following a
regular council meeting.
Boulder 8 TV (Comcast channels 8 and 880) is now providing closed captioning for all live meetings that are aired on
the channels. The closed captioning service operates in the same manner as similar services offered by broadcast
channels, allowing viewers to turn the closed captioning on or off with the television remote control. Closed captioning
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Study Session
Council to review strategic plan, Civic Area RFP, ballot measures
The Boulder City Council is holding a study session with three discussion items: a strategic planning check-in, a request for proposals for the Civic Area East Bookend development partnership, and a review of 2026 state and county ballot measures. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction.
- Strategic Planning Check-in (90 min discussion)
- Civic Area East Bookend Development Partnership RFP (90 min discussion)
- 2026 State/County Ballot Measures (30 min discussion)
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Virtual Via Zoom
Thursday, August 13, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
STUDY SESSION
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
Study Session Items
1. Strategic Planning Check-in
Staff Time: 20 Min
Council Time: 70 Min
Total Time: 90 Min
2. Civic Area East Bookend Development Partnership RFP
Staff Time: 20 Min
Council Time: 70 Min
Total Time: 90 Min
3. 2026 State/County Ballot Measures
Staff Time: 15 Min
Council Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 30 Min
Adjournment Total Time: 3:30 Hours
This meeting can be viewed at www.bouldercolorado.gov/city-council. Meetings are aired live on Municipal Channel 8
and the city's website and are re-cablecast at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Fridays in the two weeks following a
regular council meeting.
Boulder 8 TV (Comcast channels 8 and 880) is now providing closed captioning for all live meetings that are aired on
the channels. The closed captioning service operates in the same manner as similar services offered by broadcast
channels, allowing viewers to turn the closed captioning on or off with the television remote control. Closed captioning
also is available on the live HD stream on BoulderChannel8.com. To activate the captioning service for the live stream,
Pa …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council considers five ballot measures for November 2026 election
The City Council is reviewing several ordinances to place questions on the November 3, 2026, ballot, including taxes and bond issuance. The body is also considering the adoption of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update and property acquisitions for 30th Street projects.
- Proposed Vacancy Excise Tax on homes occupied 183 days or less per year
- Proposed general obligation bonds for community recreation and safety infrastructure
- Proposed Home Rule Charter amendment for firefighter collective bargaining
- Proposed formation of the Boulder Downtown Development Authority
- Property acquisitions for North 30th Street and South 30th Street Multimodal Improvements projects
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, August 6, 2026
5:30 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Open Comment
3. Consent Agenda
A. Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only,
Ordinance 8753 vacating and authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed of vacation for
a portion of an access easement generally located at 900 Walnut St. (LUR2025-00052)
B. Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only
Ordinance 8771 authorizing and approving acquisition of property interests for the North
30th Street Project by negotiation and purchase or through the power of eminent domain;
and setting forth related details
C. Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only
Ordinance 8772 authorizing and approving acquisition of property interests for the South
30th Street Multimodal Improvements Project by negotiation and purchase or through the
power of eminent domain; and setting forth related details
4. Call-up Check-In
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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
City Council to consider local tip offset for food and beverage workers
The Boulder City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance regarding the local minimum wage tip offset for food and beverage industry workers. The council will also consider codifying previous ordinances into the Boulder Revised Code.
- Ordinance 8754: Amending Chapter 12-6 regarding a local city of Boulder tip offset for food and beverage industry workers
- Ordinance 8767: Adopting Supplement 167 to codify previously adopted ordinances and amendments to the Boulder Revised Code, 1981
- Proposal to replace the October 8, 2026 Study Session with a Community and Council Forum on Power Reliability and Resilience
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Thursday, July 30, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to cancel the October 8, 2026 Study Session and replace it with a
Community and Council Forum on Power Reliability and Resilience
B. Introduction and consideration of a motion to order published by title only and adopt by
emergency measure Ordinance 8767 adopting Supplement 167, which codifies previously
adopted ordinances and other miscellaneous corrections and amendments, as amendments
to the Boulder Revised Code, 1981; and setting forth related details
3. Public Hearings
A. Second reading and consideration of a motion to amend and pass Ordinance
8754 amending Chapter 12-6, “Minimum Wage,” B.R.C. 1981, setting a local city of Boulder
tip offset amount for food and beverage industry workers; and setting forth related details
Staff Time: 20 Min
Council Time: 220 Min
Total Time: 240 Min
4. Discussion Items
5. Debrief
6. Adjournment Total Time: 4:00 Hours
Additional Materials
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Council to consider six ballot measures on bonds, taxes, charter and downtown authority
The Boulder City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of recent meeting minutes and an intergovernmental agreement with Boulder County and the City of Louisville to operate a joint disaster‑management office. The council will also introduce and take first readings of six ballot‑only ordinances covering general‑obligation bonds, a vacancy excise tax, charter amendments for firefighter collective bargaining and debt‑limit calculations, and the creation of a Boulder Downtown Development Authority. Public hearings will address the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update and the continued operation of the city airport. The meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
- Intergovernmental agreement with Boulder County and City of Louisville for a joint disaster‑management office (Consent Agenda C)
- Ordinance 8758 – ballot measure to authorize general‑obligation bonds for community recreation, safety infrastructure, and other capital projects
- Ordinance 8759 – ballot measure to impose a Vacancy Excise Tax on homes occupied ≤183 days per year, CPI‑indexed
- Ordinance 8761 – charter amendment to add Section 73 granting collective bargaining rights to full‑time fire department employees
- Ordinance 8763 – ballot measure to establish the Boulder Downtown Development Authority and waive applicable revenue limits
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway, Boulder, CO
Thursday, July 23, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to approve the May 7, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
B. Consideration of a motion to approve the May 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
C. Consideration of a motion to approve the city manager entering into a intergovernmental
agreement with Boulder County and the City of Louisville regarding the agreement to
operate a joint office of disaster management
D. Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only
Ordinance 8758 submitting to the electors of the city of Boulder at the Regular Municipal
Coordinated Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2026, the question of authorizing
the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of financing community recreation,
safety infrastructure, and other capital projects; specifying the form of the ballot and other
election procedures; and setting forth related details;
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Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
City Council to hold public hearing on Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan. Members will also review poll results for potential 2026 ballot items and a long-term financial strategy.
- Public hearing on the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan major update
- Ordinance 8754 to set a local tip offset amount for food and beverage industry workers
- Conveyance of affordable homes at 3315 Talisman Ct. #C, 3365 Chisholm Trl. #B302, 775 Bedivere Cir., and 1585 Sagrimore Cir.
- Transfer of 1055 Alpine Ave. to the Housing Authority of the City of Boulder for the Alpine-Balsam Project
- Agreement with the City and County of Denver to distribute 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative grant funds to the Boulder Police Department
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Via Zoom
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to approve the April 2, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
B. Consideration of a motion to approve the April 16, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
C. Consideration of a motion to hold the July 23rd, 2026 Special Meeting in-person
D. Consideration of a motion to accept the May 14, 2026 City Council Study Session Summary
regarding the Financial Forecast and Potential Ballot Measures
E. Consideration of a motion to approve the conveyance of permanently affordable homes at
3315 Talisman Ct. #C, Boulder, 3365 Chisholm Trl. #B302, Boulder, 775 Bedivere Cir.,
Lafayette, and 1585 Sagrimore Cir., Lafayette, to eligible buyers and authorize the city
manager to execute all associated documents and agreements
F. Consideration of a motion to approve the transfer of 1055 Alpine Ave. to the Housing
Authority of the City of Boulder for its use in the Alpine-Balsam Project and authorize the city
manager to execute any and all documents to effectuate this transfer
G. Considerat …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to vote on annexation of Spring Valley Estates, 43 acres
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed annexation of approximately 43 acres in the Spring Valley Estates subdivision, with a vote on a resolution to call an election. The council also considers second readings of ordinances creating a new permitting process for special festival events and establishing festival liquor licenses. Other items include a concept plan review for redeveloping the Unity Church property at 2855 Folsom Street into 21 detached homes and a landmark alteration certificate to demolish an accessory building at 1039 Mapleton Avenue.
- Annexation of 43.194 acres in Spring Valley Estates (Linden Drive, Cholla Court, Spring Valley Road, Cactus Court) with initial zoning of Residential Estate (RE), including an election directive and water service agreement with Spring Valley Mutual Water Association
- Second reading of Ordinance 8751 to create a special festival event permitting process, use standards, mobile food vehicle rules, and sign code amendments
- Second reading of Ordinance 8752 to establish festival liquor licenses and related application fees
- Concept plan review for redeveloping 2855 Folsom Street (Unity Church) into 21 detached dwelling units (case LUR2026-00015)
- Consideration of a landmark alteration certificate to demolish an existing accessory building at 1039 Mapleton Avenue in the Mapleton Hill Historic District (HIS2026-00043)
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, June 18, 2026
5:30 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Open Comment
3. Declarations
A. Juneteenth Declaration to be presented by Council Member Kaplan
Total time: 10 min
B. Colorado Music Festival’s 50th anniversary Declaration to be presented by Council Member Marquis
Total time: 10 min
4. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to accept the April 23 Study Session Summary regarding the
Airport Discussion.
B. Consideration of a motion to accept the May 28, 2026 Study Session Summary regarding
the Downtown Development Authority Formation Analysis and Recommendations
C. Consideration of a motion to convert the July 30, 2026 Study Session to a Special Meeting
to hold the Tip Offset public hearing
D. Consideration of a motion to approve to the allowance of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon
Wireless Company’s (“Lessee”) communications facility/equipment to continue to reside on
the property located at 3000 63rd Street, Boulder, Colorado 80301, (the “Property”) for an
additional five (5) years, with two (2) optional renewal perio …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Study Session
City Council to discuss 2026 legislative update
The City Council will hold a study session focused on a 2026 legislative update. The session includes 15 minutes of staff time and 75 minutes of council discussion.
- 2026 Legislative Update
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Virtual Via Zoom
Thursday, June 11, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
STUDY SESSION
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
Study Session Items
1. 2026 Legislative Update
Staff Time: 15 Min
Council Time: 75 Min
Total Time: 90 Min
Adjournment Total Time: 1:30 Hours
This meeting can be viewed at www.bouldercolorado.gov/city-council. Meetings are aired live on Municipal Channel 8
and the city's website and are re-cablecast at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Fridays in the two weeks following a
regular council meeting.
Boulder 8 TV (Comcast channels 8 and 880) is now providing closed captioning for all live meetings that are aired on
the channels. The closed captioning service operates in the same manner as similar services offered by broadcast
channels, allowing viewers to turn the closed captioning on or off with the television remote control. Closed captioning
also is available on the live HD stream on BoulderChannel8.com. To activate the captioning service for the live stream,
the "CC" button (which is located at the bottom of the video player) will be illuminated and available whenever the
channel is providing captioning services.
The council chambers is equipped with a T-Coil assisted list …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Council to vote on comprehensive plan and special event permits
The Boulder City Council will consider adopting a major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan and vote on new ordinances regulating special festival events, including liquor permits and signage.
- Public hearing on major update to Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
- Ordinance 8751: New permitting process for special festival events
- Ordinance 8752: New Festival Liquor Licenses and application fees
- Ordinance 8739: Additional protections for municipal watershed and water supply
- Approval of April 23, 2026 study session summary regarding Power Reliability
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, June 4, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Declarations
A. Declaration commemorating Pride Month to be presented by Mayor Brockett
Total time: 10 min
3. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to accept the April 23, 2026, Study Session Summary regarding
Power Reliability and Resilience
B. Consideration of a motion to approve the March 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
C. Consideration of a motion to convert the June 25, 2026 Study Session to a Special Meeting
to hold the continued Public Hearing for the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Adoption
D. Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title only
Ordinance 8751 amending Title 4, “Licenses and Permits,” Title 8, “Parks, Open Space,
Streets, and Public Ways,” and Title 9, “Land Use Code,” B.R.C. 1981, to create a new
permitting process for special festival events, create new use standards for special festival
events, amend mobile food vehicle standards related to special festival events, and amend
the city’s sign cod …
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 07:15 PM
City Council Study Session
Council to discuss Downtown Development Authority formation analysis
At this study session, the City Council will review a staff analysis and recommendations regarding the formation of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA). No formal votes or decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and guidance. The item is allocated 90 minutes total.
- Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Formation Analysis and Recommendations
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Virtual Via Zoom
Thursday, May 28, 2026
7:15 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
STUDY SESSION
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
Study Session Items
1. Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Formation Analysis and Recommendations
Staff Time: 20 Min
Council Time: 70 Min
Total Time: 90 Min
Adjournment Total Time: 1:30 Hours
This meeting can be viewed at www.bouldercolorado.gov/city-council. Meetings are aired live on Municipal Channel 8
and the city's website and are re-cablecast at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Fridays in the two weeks following a
regular council meeting.
Boulder 8 TV (Comcast channels 8 and 880) is now providing closed captioning for all live meetings that are aired on
the channels. The closed captioning service operates in the same manner as similar services offered by broadcast
channels, allowing viewers to turn the closed captioning on or off with the television remote control. Closed captioning
also is available on the live HD stream on BoulderChannel8.com. To activate the captioning service for the live stream,
the "CC" button (which is located at the bottom of the video player) will be illuminated and available whenever the
channel is providing captioning services.
The counc …
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Council considers eminent domain ordinance for Arapahoe Ave safety project
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 8749 to authorize property acquisition for the Arapahoe Avenue Safety Improvements Project, including the use of eminent domain if necessary. The council will also discuss desired actions for continued use of airport land. Other items are procedural.
- Second reading and consideration of Ordinance 8749 for Arapahoe Avenue Safety Improvements Project, authorizing acquisition by negotiation or eminent domain
- Discussion of council action desired for continued use of airport land
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Via Zoom
Thursday, May 28, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Public Hearings
A. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8749 authorizing and
approving acquisition of property interests for the Arapahoe Avenue Safety Improvements
Project by negotiation and purchase or through the power of eminent domain; and setting
forth related details
Staff Time: 10 Min
Council Time: 20 Min
Total Time: 30 Min
3. Matters from the Mayor and City Council
A. Discussion of Council Action Desired for Continued Use of Airport Land
Total Time: 45 Min
4. Discussion Items
5. Debrief
6. Adjournment Total Time: 1:15 Hours
Additional Materials
This meeting can be viewed at www.bouldercolorado.gov/city-council. Meetings are aired live on Municipal Channel 8
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to adopt land use code amendments and consider 777 Broadway redevelopment
The City Council will hold a third reading and vote on Ordinance 8745, which fixes errors and amends land use code standards for height, use, and form. They will also hold a public hearing for second reading of Ordinance 8750, adjusting the 2026 base budget. A site review is scheduled for a 63-unit residential redevelopment at 777 Broadway, and the Landmarks Board declined to designate 990 Arapahoe Ave. as an individual landmark.
- Third reading and adoption of Ordinance 8745 amending land use, parking, and structure codes
- Site review for 777 Broadway redevelopment: demolition of existing building for 63 units (81,647 sq ft)
- Landmarks Board motion not to designate 990 Arapahoe Ave. as a historic landmark
- Second reading of Ordinance 8750 adjusting 2026 base budget appropriations
- Declarations for Tourette Syndrome, Jewish American Heritage, and Archaeology & Historic Preservation months
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, May 21, 2026
5:30 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Open Comment
3. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to convert the June 4, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting to a
Special Meeting to hold the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Adoption – joint public
hearing with Planning Board
B. Third reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8745 amending Title 7,
“Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Parking,” Title 9, “Land Use Code,” and Title 10, “Structures,”
B.R.C. 1981, to fix errors, clarify existing code, and amend certain height, use, form, and
general land use code standards; and setting forth related details
4. Call-up Check-In
A. Consideration of a Site Review for the redevelopment of 777 Broadway with new residential
uses. The project includes the demolition of an existing residential building for 63 units
including one-, two-, three-, and four- bedroom units totaling 81,647 square feet. Reviewed
under case no. LUR2025-00014
B. Consideration of a motion by the Landmarks Board to not approve an application to
design …
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Thu May 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Study Session
Council to study financial forecast and ballot measures
The Boulder City Council will hold a study session to discuss the city's financial forecast and potential ballot measures. No formal votes or decisions are expected; these items are for information and discussion only.
- Financial forecast presentation and discussion
- Discussion of potential ballot measures for upcoming elections
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Virtual Via Zoom
Thursday, May 14, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
STUDY SESSION
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
Study Session Items
1. Financial Forecast
Staff Time: 20 Min
Council Time: 70 Min
Total Time: 90 Min
2. Ballot Measures
Staff Time: 30 Min
Council Time: 60 Min
Total Time: 90 Min
Adjournment Total Time: 3:00 Hours
This meeting can be viewed at www.bouldercolorado.gov/city-council. Meetings are aired live on Municipal Channel 8
and the city's website and are re-cablecast at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Fridays in the two weeks following a
regular council meeting.
Boulder 8 TV (Comcast channels 8 and 880) is now providing closed captioning for all live meetings that are aired on
the channels. The closed captioning service operates in the same manner as similar services offered by broadcast
channels, allowing viewers to turn the closed captioning on or off with the television remote control. Closed captioning
also is available on the live HD stream on BoulderChannel8.com. To activate the captioning service for the live stream,
the "CC" button (which is located at the bottom of the video player) will be illuminated and available whenever the
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Thu May 7, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to consider historic landmark, code amendments, and annexation
The Boulder City Council will consider adopting ordinances to designate a historic property, amend land use codes, and approve a property annexation. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and a landmark alteration certificate.
- Adoption of Ordinance 8741 designating 745 University Ave. as an individual landmark
- Adoption of Ordinance 8745 amending Title 7, 9, and 10 of the Boulder Revised Code
- Adoption of Resolution 1380 regarding annexation of approximately 43.194 acres in Spring Valley Estates
- Approval of Ordinance 8749 authorizing acquisition of property for Arapahoe Avenue Safety Improvements
- Approval of Ordinance 8750 adjusting the Base Budget for the 2026 fiscal year
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, May 7, 2026
7:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Open Comment
3. Declarations
A. National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Declaration
Presented by Council Member Adams
Total time: 10 min
4. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to approve the February 5, 2026 Regular City Council meeting
minutes
B. Consideration of a motion to approve the February 12, 2026 Special City Council meeting
minutes
C. Consideration of a motion to approve the February 19, 2026 Regular City Council meeting
minutes
D. Consideration of a motion to call a Special Meeting of the City Council prior to the Study
Session on May 28, 2026
E. REMOVED: Consideration of a motion to CANCEL the scheduled Study Session of the City
Council and call a in-person Special Meeting on June 11, 2026
F. Consideration of a motion to accept the April 9, 2026, Study Session Summary regarding
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Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Study Session
City Council to discuss airport and power reliability
The Boulder City Council will hold a study session to discuss two primary topics. The meeting includes dedicated time for staff presentations and council discussion on the airport and power reliability and resilience.
- Airport discussion
- Power Reliability and Resilience discussion
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Virtual Via Zoom
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
STUDY SESSION
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
Study Session Items
1. Airport Discussion
Staff Time: 20 Min
Council Time: 70 Min
Total Time: 90 Min
2. Power Reliability and Resilience
Staff Time: 30 Min
Council Time: 60 Min
Total Time: 90 Min
Adjournment Total Time: 3:00 Hours
This meeting can be viewed at www.bouldercolorado.gov/city-council. Meetings are aired live on Municipal Channel 8
and the city's website and are re-cablecast at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Fridays in the two weeks following a
regular council meeting.
Boulder 8 TV (Comcast channels 8 and 880) is now providing closed captioning for all live meetings that are aired on
the channels. The closed captioning service operates in the same manner as similar services offered by broadcast
channels, allowing viewers to turn the closed captioning on or off with the television remote control. Closed captioning
also is available on the live HD stream on BoulderChannel8.com. To activate the captioning service for the live stream,
the "CC" button (which is located at the bottom of the video player) will be illuminated and available whenever the
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Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to consider annexation of 43-acre Spring Valley Estates and metro district rules
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving a 20-year water storage agreement with Nederland, a 43-acre annexation petition for Spring Valley Estates, and code amendments. A public hearing will consider adopting a new Metropolitan District chapter and a model service plan. The council will also receive a legislative update.
- Annexation of 43.194 acres in Spring Valley Estates (LUR2023-00001) set for hearing
- Adoption of Ordinance 8748 creating Chapter 8-12 'Metropolitan Districts' and a model service plan
- 20-year water storage agreement amendment with the Town of Nederland
- 20-year right-of-way lease for building encroachment at 1803 Mapleton Ave.
- Conveyance of 0.42 acres of open space along CO State Highway 7 to CDOT
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:30 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Open Comment
3. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to accept the March 26, 2026, Study Session Summary regarding
the review of the draft Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
B. Consideration of a motion to authorize the city manager to execute a 20-year amendment to
a water storage agreement with the Town of Nederland
C. Consideration of a motion to approve the Boards and Commissions Subcommittee’s
extended recruitment recommended appointments effective immediately
D. Consideration of a motion to approve a Landlord’s Agreement and Estoppel between the city
and Colorado Chautauqua Association's (CCA) lender confirming certain rights of the parties
thereto so that the CCA may obtain financing for construction activities, and a supplement to
the 2015 CCA Lease to more accurately reflect the leased premises, and authorize the city
manager to enter into and sign such agreements in substantially the same forms as set forth
in the attachments this Memorandum
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Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Study Session
Council to discuss facilities investment strategy and arts blueprint
The City Council will hold a study session to discuss two items: the Boulder Arts Blueprint Report and Recommendations, and a Facilities Investment Strategy. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and staff guidance.
- Discussion of Boulder Arts Blueprint Report and Recommendations (60 min total)
- Discussion of Facilities Investment Strategy (120 min total)
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Virtual Via Zoom
Thursday, April 9, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
STUDY SESSION
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
Study Session Items
1. Boulder Arts Blueprint Report and Recommendations
Staff Time: 20 Min
Council Time: 40 Min
Total Time: 60 Min
2. Facilities Investment Strategy
Staff Time: 30 Min
Council Time: 90 Min
Total Time: 120 Min
Adjournment Total Time: 3:00 Hours
This meeting can be viewed at www.bouldercolorado.gov/city-council. Meetings are aired live on Municipal Channel 8
and the city's website and are re-cablecast at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Fridays in the two weeks following a
regular council meeting.
Boulder 8 TV (Comcast channels 8 and 880) is now providing closed captioning for all live meetings that are aired on
the channels. The closed captioning service operates in the same manner as similar services offered by broadcast
channels, allowing viewers to turn the closed captioning on or off with the television remote control. Closed captioning
also is available on the live HD stream on BoulderChannel8.com. To activate the captioning service for the live stream,
the "CC" button (which is located at the bottom of the video player) will be illuminated and ava …
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Thu Apr 2, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to approve ten‑year water lease with Town of Erie
The Boulder City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, a study session summary on the Downtown Development Authority, and several motions. Key items include authorizing a ten‑year water lease with the Town of Erie, a utility easement to 2555 30th STREET LLC, and a grant for an aviation fuel subsidy at the municipal airport. The council will also hold a public hearing on amending short‑term rental regulations and review site proposals for a new synagogue and a 149‑unit student housing project.
- Authorize a ten‑year water lease agreement with the Town of Erie
- Convey a 454‑sq‑ft utility easement to 2555 30th STREET LLC on city‑owned property at 0 Mapleton
- Approve a grant agreement with CDOT Division of Aeronautics for an unleaded aviation fuel subsidy at Boulder Municipal Airport
- Designate 745 University Ave. as the Polls and Registration House landmark
- Review mixed‑use student housing development at 1100 28th St. and 2895 E. College Ave. with 149 units
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, April 2, 2026
5:30 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Open Comment
3. Declarations
A. Arts Week Declaration to be presented by Council Member Benjamin
Total time: 10 min
4. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to approve the January 8, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
B. Consideration of a motion to approve the January 22, 2026 Special City Council Meeting
Minutes
C. Consideration of a motion to accept the March 12, 2026 Study Session Summary regarding
the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Formation Analysis and Initial
Recommendations
D. Consideration of a motion to approve the revised 2026 Policy Statement on Regional, State
and Federal Issues
E. Consideration of a motion to appoint Council Member Matt Benjamin as the City of Boulder’s
representative on the Boulder County Elected Officials Regional Working Group on
Homelessness and to appoint Council Member Tina Marquis as first alternate
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Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Study Session
City Council and Planning Board to review draft Comprehensive Plan
The City Council is holding a study session and joint review with the Planning Board. The primary focus is a review of the Draft Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.
- Review of the Draft Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
- Boulder Valley School District updates
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Thursday, March 26, 2026
5:30 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
STUDY SESSION and JOINT REVIEW WITH THE PLANNING BOARD
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
Items
1. Boulder Valley School District Updates
Total time: 30 min
2. Review of the Draft Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (Joint with the Planning Board)
Staff Time: 45 Min
Council Time: 135 Min
Total Time: 180 Min
Adjournment Total Time: 3:30 Hours
This meeting can be viewed at www.bouldercolorado.gov/city-council. Meetings are aired live on Municipal Channel 8
and the city's website and are re-cablecast at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Fridays in the two weeks following a
regular council meeting.
Boulder 8 TV (Comcast channels 8 and 880) is now providing closed captioning for all live meetings that are aired on
the channels. The closed captioning service operates in the same manner as similar services offered by broadcast
channels, allowing viewers to turn the closed captioning on or off with the television remote control. Closed captioning
also is available on the live HD stream on BoulderChannel8.com. To activate the captioning service for the live stream,
the "CC" button (which is located at the bottom of …
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Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Study Session
Council will discuss DDA formation, ballot measures, and a remembrance declaration
The council will consider a Boulder Strong Day of Remembrance declaration presented by Council Member Mark Wallach. Staff will present analysis and initial recommendations for forming a Downtown Development Authority. Council members will have a preliminary discussion of proposed 2026 ballot measures. The study session is scheduled for about three hours.
- Boulder Strong Day of Remembrance Declaration (presentation by Council Member Mark Wallach)
- Downtown Development Authority (DDA) formation analysis and initial recommendations
- Preliminary discussion of 2026 ballot measures
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Virtual Via Zoom
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
STUDY SESSION
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
Study Session Items
1. Boulder Strong Day of Remembrance Declaration to be presented by Council Member
Wallach
Total time: 5 min
2. Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Formation Analysis and Initial Recommendations
Staff Time: 30 Min
Council Time: 60 Min
Total Time: 90 Min
3. Preliminary Discussion on 2026 Ballot Measures
Staff Time: 20 Min
Council Time: 70 Min
Total Time: 90 Min
Adjournment Total Time: 3:05 Hours
This meeting can be viewed at www.bouldercolorado.gov/city-council. Meetings are aired live on Municipal Channel 8
and the city's website and are re-cablecast at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Fridays in the two weeks following a
regular council meeting.
Boulder 8 TV (Comcast channels 8 and 880) is now providing closed captioning for all live meetings that are aired on
the channels. The closed captioning service operates in the same manner as similar services offered by broadcast
channels, allowing viewers to turn the closed captioning on or off with the television remote control. Closed captioning
also is available on the live HD stream on BoulderCha …
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Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council reviews redevelopment proposal for 3550 and 3850 Frontier Ave.
The City Council will discuss a proposed urban neighborhood redevelopment featuring an events venue, hotel, and apartments. The body will also review the current state of affordable housing in Boulder and consider several ordinances regarding taxes, rentals, and land use.
- Concept plan for 3550 and 3850 Frontier Ave. including a 2,500-person venue, hotel, and 500 apartments
- Ordinance 8740 to extend sales and use tax rebates and set-asides to battery systems
- Ordinance 8743 permitting tenants to apply for Festival Lodging Rental Licenses and adding a fee
- Resolution 1372 for a CDOT grant for pavement maintenance at Boulder Municipal Airport
- Ordinance 8742 to vacate a portion of Colorado Avenue right-of-way north of 1100 28th Street
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, March 5, 2026
5:30 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Open Comment
3. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to approve the November 6, 2025 Regular City Council meeting
minutes
B. Consideration of a motion to approve the November 20, 2025 Regular City Council meeting
minutes
C. Consideration of a motion to approve the December 4, 2025 Regular City Council meeting
minutes
D. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1372 authorizing the City Manager to execute
a grant agreement with CDOT Division of Aeronautics for a pavement maintenance project
at the Boulder Municipal Airport
E. REMOVED: Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1374 establishing a framework to
guide planning of a future Service Area Expansion Plan for the Area III-Planning Reserve;
and setting forth related details
F. Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published by title
only Ordinance 8738 amending annexation Ordinances 8728 and 8729 to add legal
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Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to vote on annexing 24.04 acres at Kewanee Drive and South Boulder Road
The Boulder City Council will consider a petition to annex about 24 acres of land at 5399 Kewanee Drive and 5697 South Boulder Road, including part of the 55th Street right‑of‑way. The agenda includes adopting a resolution on the annexation, adopting Ordinance 8734 to change zoning to Public and Residential‑Low 2, and revising the Comprehensive Plan to re‑zone a 19‑acre portion to Park, Urban and Other. A separate public hearing will review a concept plan for the Boulder Storage site at 4880‑4898 Pearl Street, proposing 281 apartments and an 85,000‑sq‑ft commercial storage building.
- Motion to adopt Resolution 1370 on annexation of 24.04 acres (LUR2025-00003)
- Second reading of Ordinance 8734 to annex the land and set initial zoning (Public and RL‑2)
- Motion to change BVCP land‑use map for 19‑acre portion to PK‑U/O (LUR2025-00008)
- Concept plan review for Boulder Storage site at 4880‑4898 Pearl Street (281 units, 85,000 sq ft commercial)
- Motion to cancel Feb 26 study session for disaster‑management training
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:30 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Open Comment
3. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to cancel the February 26, 2026 Study Session to facilitate
disaster management training for Council members
B. Consideration of a motion to approve a memorandum of understanding between the
Jefferson County Regional Child Abduction Response Team and the City of Boulder and
to authorize the city manager to execute the memorandum of understanding
4. Call-up Check-In
5. Public Hearings
A. Consideration of the following items related to a petition for an annexation of approximately
24.04 acres of land located at 5399 Kewanee Drive and 5697 South Boulder Road, including
55th Street right-of-way:
1. Consideration of a motion to adopt Resolution 1370 setting forth findings of fact and
conclusions regarding the annexation of approximately 24.04 acres of land generally located
at 5399 Kewanee Drive and 5697 South Boulder Road and including 55th Street right-of-
way to the City of Boulder (LUR2025-00003).
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Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Council to vote on utility easement for Xcel Energy electric line installation
The Boulder City Council will consider two consent agenda items: a utility easement agreement with Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel Energy) to install subsurface electric lines across city open space, and a revocable license with the University of Colorado for underground water chiller lines on Folsom Street. A public hearing will address whether the Area III Planning Reserve needs a Service Area Expansion Plan under the Comprehensive Plan. Additional updates include municipal court, community engagement, and an assault‑weapons certification discussion.
- Utility easement agreement with Xcel Energy for subsurface electric lines across city open space
- Revocable license with University of Colorado for underground water chiller lines on Folsom Street
- Public hearing on need for Service Area Expansion Plan for Area III Planning Reserve
- Municipal Court update
- Assault Weapons Certification Period discussion
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Via Zoom
Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to approve conveyance of a utility easement or similar land use
agreement on, over, across and under certain City of Boulder open space lands to the
Public Service Company of Colorado (dba Xcel Energy) to install and maintain subsurface
electric lines via open trenching or boring pursuant to the disposal procedures of Article XII,
Sections 175 and 177 of the City of Boulder Charter
B. Consideration of a motion to authorize the city manager to enter into a revocable license
agreement with the University of Colorado, generally in the form attached to the staff
memorandum, to allow the construction of underground water chiller utility lines within
Folsom Street as part of the utility extensions to the north of Boulder Creek campus
3. Public Hearings
A. Consideration of a motion to determine if there is sufficient community need as defined in
the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan to warrant further consideration of a Service Area
Expansion Plan for the Area III-Planning Reserve
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Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to rezone over 120,000 sq ft on Arapahoe Ave to Mixed‑Use 4
The Boulder City Council will consider two rezoning ordinances that would change more than 120,000 square feet on Arapahoe Avenue and nearby rights‑of‑way from Business‑Community and Industrial zones to Mixed Use 4. The council will also vote on Ordinance 8721, which updates development application fees and adds wildfire‑resilience provisions. Landmark alteration certificates for projects in the Mapleton Hill Historic District will be reviewed. Additional items include a policy statement update and a council retreat follow‑up discussion.
- Adopt Ordinance 8721 amending development application fees and wildfire‑resilience code sections
- Landmark Alteration Certificate to demolish and replace an accessory building (1,054 sq ft) at 2408 8th St, Mapleton Hill Historic District
- Landmark Alteration Certificate to construct a new primary building (~2,600 sq ft) at 2439 Broadway, Mapleton Hill Historic District
- Second reading of Ordinance 8736 rezoning ~65,122 sq ft at 5501 Arapahoe Ave to Mixed Use 4
- Second reading of Ordinance 8737 rezoning ~56,896 sq ft at 5505 Arapahoe Ave and 56th St right‑of‑way to Mixed Use 4
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, February 5, 2026
5:30 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Declarations
Black History Month Declaration presented by Council Member Adams
Total time: 10 min
3. Open Comment
4. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to accept the December 11, 2025 Joint Study Session Summary
regarding the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Preliminary Policy and Land Use
Direction
B. Consideration of a motion to accept the December 11, 2025 Joint Study Session Summary
regarding the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Community Assembly Recommendations
& Report
C. Third reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8721 amending Section 4-
20-43, “Development Application Fees,” Title 6, “Health, Safety, and Sanitation,” Title 8,
“Parks, Open Spaces, Streets, and Public Ways,” Title 9, “Land Use Code,” Section 10-8.5-
2, “Adoption of International Wildland-Urban Interface Code with Modification,” and Section
11-1-25.5, “Duty to Avoid Waste of Water and to Maintain Service Lines and Fixtures,
B.R.C. 1981, related to landscaping, water conserv …
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Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Special City Council Meeting
Council to authorize easement for Xcel Energy utilities at Alpine Balsam
The Boulder City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing the City Manager to convey a non-exclusive easement over city‑owned land at the intersection of Broadway, Balsam, and Alpine streets to Xcel Energy for utility installation, operation, and maintenance. Council members will also hear a second reading of Ordinance 8731, which amends the city’s purchasing procedures, and will review a list of community change requests for the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update. Additional items include a motion to call a special council meeting on February 12, 2026, and a motion to authorize staff to send a letter to Xcel Energy.
- Authorize non‑exclusive easement to Xcel Energy at Broadway/Balsam/Alpine intersection
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 8731 amending purchasing procedures (B.R.C. 1981)
- Approve list of community change requests for the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update
- Motion to call a special council meeting on February 12, 2026
- Motion to authorize staff to send a letter from the City Council to Xcel Energy
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, January 22, 2026
6:00 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Declarations
A. International Holocaust Remembrance Day Declaration presented by Mayor Pro Tem Winer
10 min
3. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to approve the October 9, 2025 City Council Special Meeting
Minutes
B. Consideration of a motion to approve the October 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
C. Consideration of a motion to approve the October 23, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
D. Consideration of a motion to approve 2026 City Council Committee Appointments
E. Consideration of a motion to authorize the City Manager to convey a non-exclusive
easement over the city-owned property located at intersection of Broadway, Balsam, and
Alpine streets, commonly referred to as “Alpine Balsam” to Xcel Energy for the installation,
operations, and maintenance of utilities
F. Consideration of a motion to call a Special Meeting of the City Council on February 12th,
2026
G. Consideration of a motion authorizing staff to send a letter from the City Council to Xcel
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Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting, Downtown Commercial District Meeting, and Knollwood Metropolitan District Meeting
City Council to approve $91,332 settlement and multiple rezoning actions
The Boulder City Council will consider authorizing a $91,332 settlement with Mary Joy Linfield and approve several rezoning ordinances for properties on Arapahoe Avenue and 5th Street. It will also adopt resolutions for the Sundance Institute lease, electric‑vehicle policy, and the Knollwood Metropolitan District budget. Additional items include a public‑service power shutoff report and various annexation petitions.
- Authorize settlement agreement paying $91,332 to Mary Joy Linfield
- Adopt Ordinance 8736 rezoning 65,122 sq ft at 5501 Arapahoe Ave to Mixed Use 4
- Adopt Ordinance 8737 rezoning 56,896 sq ft at 5505 Arapahoe Ave and 56th St right‑of‑way to Mixed Use 4
- Adopt Ordinance 8728 and 8729 annexing two 0.48‑acre parcels at 915 5th St to Residential‑Estate zoning
- Adopt Resolution 4 appropriating funds for the Knollwood Metropolitan District for FY 2025
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Mayor
Aaron Brockett
Mayor Pro Tem
Tara Winer
Council Members
Taishya Adams
Matt Benjamin
Rob Kaplan
Tina Marquis
Ryan Schuchard
Nicole Speer
Mark Wallach
Council Chambers
1777 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, January 8, 2026
5:30 PM
City Manager
Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde
City Attorney
Teresa Taylor Tate
City Clerk
Elesha Johnson
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOULDER CITY COUNCIL, DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
MEETING, AND KNOLLWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT MEETING
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Open Comment
3. Summary report from the city of the response to the Public Service Power Shutoff
(PSPS) event and windstorms
4. Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of a motion to approve the September 4, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
B. Consideration of a motion to approve the September 18, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
C. Consideration of a motion to cancel the January 15th, 2026 Regular Meeting due to the
Council retreat being scheduled for January 12th – 13th, 2026 and, convert the January 22nd,
2026 Study Session to a Special Meeting
D. REMOVED: Consideration of a motion authorizing staff to send a letter from the City Council
to Xcel Energy
E. Consideration of a motion to authorize the city manager to enter into a settlement agreement
to resolve a claim asserted by Mary Joy Linfield for payment in the amount of $91,332.00
F. Consideration of a motion to approve and au …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $534.0M | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. Department of Defense · WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON - MICROWAVE - SYSTEM DESIGN OF SATELLITE WITH |
| $482.9M | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. National Aeronautics and Space Administr · ENGINEERING SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT LEADING TO THE DELIVERY OF THE OM |
| $440.3M | B.I. INCORPORATED Department of Homeland Security · INTENSIVE SUPERVISION APPEARANCE PROGRAM (ISAP IV) |
| $365.7M | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. National Aeronautics and Space Administr · JPSS-1 MISSION SPACECRAFT RAPID III DELIVERY ORDER #3. RAPID III PROVI |
| $307.8M | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. National Aeronautics and Space Administr · THE WOMA REQUIREMENT WAS ISSUED AS A FULL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE PROCURE |
| $300.4M | B.I. INCORPORATED Department of Homeland Security · INTENSIVE SUPERVISION APPEARANCE PROGRAM (ISAP IV) |
| $286.1M | B.I. INCORPORATED Department of Homeland Security · INTENSIVE SUPERVISION APPEARANCE PROGRAM (ISAP IV) |
| $270.6M | B.I. INCORPORATED Department of Homeland Security · INTENSIVE SUPERVISION APPEARANCE PROGRAM (ISAP IV) |
| $236.0M | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. National Aeronautics and Space Administr · GEOXO SOUNDER INSTRUMENT |
| $233.7M | BAE SYSTEMS SPACE & MISSION SYSTEMS INC. National Aeronautics and Space Administr · NATIONAL AERONAUTICAL&SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) AND THE GODDARD SPAC |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Boulder County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-1,587 people (+$38.9M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Fire": 9, "Flood": 5, "Snowstorm": 2, "Biological": 2, "Co · last Wed Jul 31, 2024)
Traffic fatalities3 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments12,990 (159,619 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,059/mo (1,383 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy11.2% (low numeracy 17% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$412.0M
Annual budget
$241.1M
Debt outstanding
336
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$412.0M
Spending$293.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$241.1M
Debt-to-revenue0.59×
Debt-load index36 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.
Meeting archives
- 2025 (18 meetings)