Johnstown Town Council, Nov. 2, 2026

Stories from this meeting

1. Johnstown council approves $900,000 purchase of 15 Colorado-Big Thompson water units

   The resolution says town management had been negotiating to add more of the units to Johnstown's water portfolio. It says buying additional water for the town's allotment and use would benefit its citizens, residents, property owners, businesses, developers and visitors.

   Item 6Carried

2. Johnstown hires Connell Resources for raw water pipeline design-phase work

   The council also authorized the town manager to execute the contract and to spend the extra $20,000 at the manager's discretion on additional construction-manager-at-risk (CMAR) services. The agreement covers CMAR design-phase services.

   Item 8Carried

3. Johnstown awards $1.87 million West Parish Alley contract to Krische

   The work includes 8,893 square feet of interlocking concrete pavers, seven light poles, 69 pipe bollards, gateway features, planter pots, 14 hanging flower baskets, fencing, planting and irrigation.

   Item 9Carried

4. Johnstown council approves $893,846 to take part in Glade Reservoir water project

   The town must pay within 30 days of an invoice, but the agreement limits its obligation to the stated share and does not require it to join later project phases.

   Item 10Carried

5. Johnstown council approves Larimer County flood map update on first reading

   The ordinance replaces the study reference in town code and removes a rule for measuring a structure’s lowest floor at a crawl space. The ban on crawl spaces in Special Flood Hazard Areas remains; the ordinance takes effect after final passage.

   Item 11Carried

6. Johnstown's proposed 2027 General Fund budget of $88.4 million includes $40.5 million for water shares

   The proposal assigns $20.2 million to buildings and $9.2 million to police. No action was taken at the hearing; formal adoption is expected in December.

   Item 12

7. Johnstown conditionally approves Diamond Ridge district plan, cutting debt tax cap to 30 mills

   The revised plan must consolidate three districts into one and dedicate streets, water, sewer and storm drainage to the town upon completion and acceptance.

   Item 13Carried

Decided2

• Agenda ApprovalCarried

• Consent Agenda 3 itemsAdopted with the calendar

  Show the 3 items

  • Item 3October 19, 2026 Town Council Meeting Minutes
  • Item 4October 2026 List of Bills
  • Item 5Town appoints two district directors

Also discussed1

• Johnstown proclaims Small Business Saturday

  Mayor Michael P. Duncan proclaimed Nov. 28, 2026, as Small Business Saturday in Johnstown on Nov. 2, 2026.