Heads up, Boulder residents: Tonight's City Council meeting is going digital. Due to a temperamental heating system at the Penfield Tate II Municipal Building, anyone looking to catch the local civic action will have to log in from the warmth of their own homes. According to the City of Boulder, a contractor's attempt to fix the boiler proved to be only a temporary solution, with the system giving out again overnight.
While there's nominally some heat eking out within the municipal walls, it's not enough to confidently host a public gathering. The city is working hard to quickly repair the system, but the virtual pivot ensures the council's agenda can proceed uninterrupted. The City Clerk’s Office is in the process of notifying all the scheduled speakers, ensuring they have the necessary link to be able to join and testify during the online proceedings.
For anyone interested in tuning in, the Boulder City Council has got you covered. The meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube and the city’s website. If you're a Boulder Comcast customer, you have the option to watch the council in action on TV, with the meeting broadcasted in high definition on channel 880 and in standard definition on channel 8. The switch to a virtual format is a reminder of the times, no matter what's happening with the elements outside, local governance marches on, accessible with just a click.
