What's Coming Up at Boulder City Council

Highlights of upcoming Boulder City Council decisions and discussion topics to help you stay informed and engage on the issues you care about most. Updated weekly.

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Detailed agendas are posted when packets come out; this page also includes a tentative schedule of key items over the next 2–3 months. View agendas and outcomes from past 2026 meetings here.

How to use this page


AUGUST 20, 2026 (REGULAR MEETING)

The overview and summaries below highlight key agenda items and how to engage with them. The full agenda is available here.

Jump to the summaries of selected items in each section:


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These items are routine or have already been discussed thoroughly at a prior meeting. Council typically considers them together without further discussion. If a councilmember feels something needs special attention, they can pull it for a separate vote.

If you want to share your views on a Consent Agenda item:
Email the Council before the meeting or sign up to speak at Open Comment. Consent Agenda items rarely change based on day‑of feedback. Councilmembers can vote “no” on individual items if they have concerns.


Bond Allocation for Affordable Housing at Alpine-Balsam

Pedal-Cab Licensing (First Reading)

Updates to Beverage Licensing Permits and Fees (First Reading)


Public Hearings

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These items include a formal public comment period before a vote. Public Hearings are usually the final stage of engagement, and most items have earlier opportunities for meaningful input through boards and commissions, working groups, or staff‑led outreach.

If you want to share your views on a Public Hearing item:
Sign up to speak at the Public Hearing or email the Council before the meeting. At the Public Hearing, Councilmembers can propose and vote on changes if they feel a perspective has been left out or if new information comes up.


30th St. Eminent Domain North (Second Reading)

30th St. Eminent Domain South (Second Reading)

Consideration of a Property Sale at 2121 Broadway


Matters

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These items are updates from staff or Councilmembers with time for Council questions and discussion. They do not include public comment or formal action, but they often inform future decisions and priorities.

If you want to share your views on a Matters item:
Email the Council before the meeting or sign up to speak at Open Comment.


No Items


AUGUST 27, 2026 (STUDY SESSION)


Xcel Energy Partnership Update

Enhancing Boulder's Wildfire Resilience

  • The Development of a Comprehensive Wildfire Home Hardening Implementation Hub
  • Assessment of Current or Planned City Wildfire-Related Programs, Projects and Actions

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 (REGULAR MEETING)



Approval of FAA Application to Fund Airport Maintenance

Fiber and Telecommunications Infrastructure Exchange with Boulder County

Deed of Vacation for Ponca Place Right-of-Way (first reading)

Modifying energy requirements for marijuana cultivation (First Reading)

Updates to Beverage Licensing Permits and Fees (Second Reading)


Public Hearings


Pedal-Cab Licensing (Second Reading)


Matters


Update on State Legislation and Funding: Land Use Code Changes (Proposition 123, Housing in TOCs, HOME Act)

Discussion on a restaurant/small business task force next steps


SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 (STUDY SESSION)


2027 Budget


SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 (REGULAR MEETING)


Public Hearings


Energy Requirements for Marijuana Cultivation (Second Reading)

1004 Lincoln Pl Landmark Designation

844-850 12st St. Landmark Designation


SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 (STUDY SESSION)


Public Safety Update

Sister Cities Process and Language Updates


OCTOBER 1, 2026 (REGULAR MEETING)


Public Hearings


2027 Budget (First Reading)

Knollwood Metro District Business Meeting


OCTOBER 8, 2026 (COMMUNITY & COUNCIL FORUM)


Power Reliability and Resilience


OCTOBER 15, 2026 (REGULAR MEETING)


Public Hearings


2027 Budget (Second Reading)

2130 Arapahoe Rezoning (Second Reading)

Proposition 123 Affordable Housing Expedited Review Code Changes


OCTOBER 22, 2026 (STUDY SESSION)


Bicycle Security

Wildfire Resilience: Home Hardening Implementation Hub and Assessment of Current Programs, Projects, and Actions


NOVEMBER 12, 2026 (SPECIAL MEETING)


Public Hearings


Pearl Arts District Rezoning


NOVEMBER 19, 2026 (REGULAR MEETING)


Public Hearings


250 Arapahoe Annexation (Second Reading)


Matters


2027 Policy Statement


DECEMBER 3, 2026 (REGULAR MEETING)


Council Member Swearing-In


Certification of Election Results


Public Hearings


2nd Adjustment to Base (Second Reading)

Changes to Deconstruction Code (Second Reading)


DECEMBER 10, 2026 (STUDY SESSION)


Long-Term Financial Plan Update

Update on Homelessness Strategy


DECEMBER 17, 2026 (REGULAR MEETING)


Public Hearings


Floral Park Individual Landmark Designations (Second Reading)


Matters


Council Committee Assignments

Council Retreat and Strategic Planning