Bethany Clark

The regular meeting included a presentation of "Loveland’s Latest," highlighting the city ranking 7th on livability.com, achieving certification as an accessory dwelling unit supportive jurisdiction, the Police Department's annual award ceremony, an announcement for the City Projects Fair, and details on the revamped Teen Court program. A significant portion of the meeting involved a 'Rule for Scorecard' presentation and discussion regarding regulations for syringe exchange programs (SEPs). Council voted to direct staff to draft an ordinance and regulatory framework (Option B) for SEPs, setting the priority level as medium. Additionally, substantial public comment was heard concerning a proposed high-density apartment complex in the Trimble Hills neighborhood, focusing on lack of resident notification, potential impact on the Meadow Brook Natural Area, and zoning consistency. Other public comments addressed metro district debt, homelessness solutions, and transparency regarding the closure of the LRC and plans for the homeless community.

This document presents a prioritization matrix for 28 stormwater maintenance projects scheduled for 2026. Each project is assigned a matrix score, detailing its description, estimated cost, and anticipated construction duration. The cumulative estimated cost for all projects totals $7,622,830, with the majority currently in the design phase, awaiting construction.

This 2026 Work Plan for the Police Citizens Advisory Board aims to enhance communication and serve as an advisory body between the Loveland community and its Police Department. The plan focuses on four strategic areas: Outreach, Collaboration, and Engagement; Public Safety; Innovation & Organizational Excellence; and Livability, to foster public awareness, assist in crime prevention, improve departmental operations, and ensure community well-being.

The City Council meeting on October 7, 2025, included the first reading and public hearing for the 2026 City of Loveland Budget. Discussions involved adopting the 2025 Mill Levy for the General Fund, the 2026 Budget for the City of Loveland, and making appropriations for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. The agenda also covered budgets for the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, Loveland General Improvement District (GID) No. 1, Special Improvement District (SID) No. 1, Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center, Loveland Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Loveland Urban Renewal Authority. A supplemental budget and appropriation to the 2026 City of Loveland Budget for an additional contribution to the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority was also addressed. The council considered approving the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority 2026 schedule of rate, charges, and fees for services and 2026 budget, updating the City's Street Capital Expansion Fees, adopting a pay plan for City employees, and adopting the 2026 schedule of rates, charges, and fees for services provided by the City of Loveland, the Stormwater Enterprise, and the City's Water and Power Department.

The City Council meeting on the second reading and public hearing of the 2026 City of Loveland Budget included discussions and motions to adopt several ordinances related to the budget. These ordinances covered the 2025 Mill Levy for the General Fund, the 2026 Budget for the City of Loveland, appropriations for the fiscal year 2026, the 2026 budget for the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, the Loveland General Improvement District (GID) No. 1, the Special Improvement District (SID) No. 1, the Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center, the Loveland Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and the Loveland Urban Renewal Authority. Additionally, a supplemental budget and appropriation to the 2026 City of Loveland Budget for a contribution to the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority was discussed. The council also considered adopting the 2026 schedule of rates, charges, and fees for services provided by the City of Loveland, The Stormwater Enterprise, and the City's Utilities Department.