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The nine-seat council of the City of Boulder. Meetings most Thursdays at 6 p.m.; study sessions on alternate Thursdays. One seat has been vacant since Mark Wallach resigned on July 23, 2026.

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Recent votes procedural votes omitted

DateMotionResultABTWTAMBRKTMRSNS
Oct 15
2026
Call to Order and Roll Call
unofficialat 0:05:27confidence medium
passed 8-0
Oct 15
2026
Call to Order and Roll Call
unofficialat 1:03:47confidence medium
passed 8-0
Oct 15
2026
Call to Order and Roll Call
passed 8-0
Oct 15
2026
Concept Plan Review for the proposed redevelopment of the Boulder Medical Center properties at 2750 Broadway, 1233 Balsam Ave. and 1310 Balsam Ave. The proposed development includes a four-story multifamily building on the 2750 Broadway site containing 160 units, three-story multifamily building on the 1233 Balsam site with 30 units, and a three-story multifamily building on the 1310 Balsam site with 33 units. The proposal would require a Rezoning of the 2750 Broadway site from Business – Transitional 2 (BT-2) to Business – Community 2 (BC-2). The proposal would also require a Height Modification to allow for the buildings to exceed the 35-foot height limit. Reviewed under case number LUR2026-00007.
passed 7-1
Oct 15
2026
Consideration of the following items relating to the 2027 Budget: 1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8777 adopting a budget for the City of Boulder, Colorado, for fiscal year 2027; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8778 establishing the City of Boulder property tax mill levies for 2026; providing that said levy be certified to the Boulder County Assessor; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8779 appropriating money to defray expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder, Colorado, for the 2027 fiscal year of the City of Boulder; and setting forth related details; and 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8780 amending Title 2, ”Government Organization,” Title 3, ”Revenue and Taxation,” Title 4, ”Licenses and Permits,” Title 5, ”General Offenses,” Title 6, ”Health, Safety, and Sanitation,” Title 7, ”Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Parking,” and Title 8, ”Parks, Open Spaces, Streets, and Public Ways,” B.R.C. 1981, changing certain fees and taxes; and setting forth related details ​ Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 50 Min
passed 8-0
Oct 15
2026
Consideration of the following items relating to the 2027 Budget: 1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8777 adopting a budget for the City of Boulder, Colorado, for fiscal year 2027; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8778 establishing the City of Boulder property tax mill levies for 2026; providing that said levy be certified to the Boulder County Assessor; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8779 appropriating money to defray expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder, Colorado, for the 2027 fiscal year of the City of Boulder; and setting forth related details; and 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8780 amending Title 2, ”Government Organization,” Title 3, ”Revenue and Taxation,” Title 4, ”Licenses and Permits,” Title 5, ”General Offenses,” Title 6, ”Health, Safety, and Sanitation,” Title 7, ”Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Parking,” and Title 8, ”Parks, Open Spaces, Streets, and Public Ways,” B.R.C. 1981, changing certain fees and taxes; and setting forth related details ​ Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 50 Min
passed 7-1YYNYYYYY
Oct 15
2026
Consideration of the following items relating to the 2027 Budget: 1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8777 adopting a budget for the City of Boulder, Colorado, for fiscal year 2027; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8778 establishing the City of Boulder property tax mill levies for 2026; providing that said levy be certified to the Boulder County Assessor; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8779 appropriating money to defray expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder, Colorado, for the 2027 fiscal year of the City of Boulder; and setting forth related details; and 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8780 amending Title 2, ”Government Organization,” Title 3, ”Revenue and Taxation,” Title 4, ”Licenses and Permits,” Title 5, ”General Offenses,” Title 6, ”Health, Safety, and Sanitation,” Title 7, ”Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Parking,” and Title 8, ”Parks, Open Spaces, Streets, and Public Ways,” B.R.C. 1981, changing certain fees and taxes; and setting forth related details ​ Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 50 Min
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Oct 15
2026
Consideration of the following items relating to the 2027 Budget: 1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8777 adopting a budget for the City of Boulder, Colorado, for fiscal year 2027; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8778 establishing the City of Boulder property tax mill levies for 2026; providing that said levy be certified to the Boulder County Assessor; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8779 appropriating money to defray expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder, Colorado, for the 2027 fiscal year of the City of Boulder; and setting forth related details; and 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8780 amending Title 2, ”Government Organization,” Title 3, ”Revenue and Taxation,” Title 4, ”Licenses and Permits,” Title 5, ”General Offenses,” Title 6, ”Health, Safety, and Sanitation,” Title 7, ”Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Parking,” and Title 8, ”Parks, Open Spaces, Streets, and Public Ways,” B.R.C. 1981, changing certain fees and taxes; and setting forth related details ​ Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 50 Min
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Oct 15
2026
Consideration of the following items relating to the 2027 Budget: 1. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8777 adopting a budget for the City of Boulder, Colorado, for fiscal year 2027; and setting forth related details; 2. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8778 establishing the City of Boulder property tax mill levies for 2026; providing that said levy be certified to the Boulder County Assessor; and setting forth related details; 3. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8779 appropriating money to defray expenses and liabilities of the City of Boulder, Colorado, for the 2027 fiscal year of the City of Boulder; and setting forth related details; and 4. Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8780 amending Title 2, ”Government Organization,” Title 3, ”Revenue and Taxation,” Title 4, ”Licenses and Permits,” Title 5, ”General Offenses,” Title 6, ”Health, Safety, and Sanitation,” Title 7, ”Vehicles, Pedestrians, and Parking,” and Title 8, ”Parks, Open Spaces, Streets, and Public Ways,” B.R.C. 1981, changing certain fees and taxes; and setting forth related details ​ Staff Time: 10 Min Council Time: 50 Min
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Oct 15
2026
Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8774, rezoning approximately 3.72 acres of land located at 2106 and 2130 Arapahoe Ave., an adjacent 0.03-acre portion of Marine Street, and a portion of adjacent Arapahoe Avenue Right-of-Way from the Public (P) to the Residential – High 5 (RH-5) zoning district; a portion of adjacent Arapahoe Avenue Right-of-Way from the Residential – High 2 (RH-2) to the Residential – High 5 (RH-5) zoning district; and a portion of adjacent Arapahoe Avenue Right-of-Way from the Residential - Mixed 1 (RMX-1) to the Residential – High 5 (RH-5) zoning district as described in chapter 9-5, “Modular Zone System,” B.R.C., 1981, and setting forth related details. Reviewed under case number LUR2025-00034. Staff Time: 15 Min Council Time: 20 Min Applicant Time: 10 Min
passed 8-0YYYYYYYY
Oct 15
2026
Consideration of a Landmark Alteration Certification Application for changes within the landmark boundary of the Glen Huntington Bandshell at 1236 Canyon Blvd., an individual landmark., pursuant to Section 9-11-18 of the Boulder Revised Code 1981 and under the procedures prescribed by chapter 1-3, “Quasi-Judicial Hearings,” B.R.C. 1981 Item will be CONTINUED to the regular meeting on November 19, 2026. Public testimony WILL BE HEARD at the November 19 meeting. Council Time: 10 Min
passed 8-0
Oct 1
2026
Call to Order and Roll Call
unofficialat 0:05:28confidence medium
passed 8-0

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