Burley public meetings in 2025

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve minutes from three recent meetings. It will discuss the new Comprehensive Master Plan and the new Water Master Plan. The commission will consider training for commissioners and schedule upcoming public hearings.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2025, October 15, 2025, and October 17, 2025 meetings
• Discussion of the new Comprehensive Master Plan
• Discussion of the new Water Master Plan
• Training for Commissioners
• Scheduling of upcoming public hearings

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on updated fees for five city departments and the adoption of a 2025 Downtown Central Area Revitalization Plan. The meeting also includes a special session to discuss wastewater fees and the IWTP.

• Public hearing and resolution for fee updates in Engineering, Planning and Zoning, Electrical, Cemetery, and Sanitation
• Public hearing and resolution for the 2025 Downtown Central Area Revitalization Plan
• Bills payable of $508,208.17 and payroll of $271,500.49
• Approval of a stop sign at North Miller and North 5th Street intersection
• Approval to request proposals (RFP) for an IWTP belt press

The council approved the 2025 Downtown Central Area Revitalization Plan after a public hearing. It also adopted updated fees for several departments and set the 2026 meeting schedule. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes, $508,208.17 bills payable, $271,500.49 payroll) – vote 6-0
• Approved 2026 City Council and Planning & Zoning meeting schedule – vote 6-0
• Opened and closed public hearing on new/updated fees for Engineering, Planning & Zoning, Electrical, Cemetery, Sanitation – vote 6-0 each
• Adopted Resolution 26-25 updating fees for Engineering, Planning & Zoning, Electrical, Cemetery, Sanitation – vote 6-0
• Opened and closed public hearing on Downtown Central Area Revitalization Plan – vote 6-0 each
• Adopted Resolution 27-25 adopting the 2025 Downtown Central Area Revitalization Plan – vote 6-0

City Council

The Burley City Council will meet to approve bills payable, payroll, and a software contract. The body will also vote to purchase a skid steer and accept a final plat for a development project.

• Approval of bills payable totaling $1,951,974.68
• Approval of OpenGov Software Contract
• Purchase of 260 CAT wheeled skid steer
• Acceptance of final plat for Glacier Park Phase 7
• Approval of CDBG Final Pay Request

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, a $70,000 CAT wheeled skid steer purchase, and the final plat for Glacier Park Phase 7, which includes 43 lots. The OpenGov software contract was not approved; the item was tabled for further review. All motions passed with a 6‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, bills payable $1,951,974.68, payroll $449,726.48, CDBG request) – 6 to 0
• Approved purchase of CAT wheeled skid steer (< $70,000) – 6 to 0
• Approved final plat for Glacier Park Phase 7 (43 lots) – 6 to 0
• Tabled OpenGov software contract pending cost‑savings data – 6 to 0

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to discuss the design and financing of the Forsgren Industrial WW treat plant. The regular session includes decisions on downtown revitalization grants, the establishment of a redevelopment area, and the approval of city bills and payroll.

• Bills payable of $1,244,141.86 and payroll of $277,427.21
• Award to Streamline Precision LLC for Clarifier 3 equipment installation
• Approval of Ponderosa Park Phase 1 final plat extension
• Public hearing on proposed grant activities for the 2026 Downtown Revitalization Grant
• Resolution 24-25 to Establish Redevelopment Area

The council approved the consent calendar, including routine items and bills payable of $1,244,141.86, with a 6‑0 vote. They approved awarding the Clarifier 3 equipment installation contract to Streamline Precision LLC, also 6‑0. The council approved the Ponderosa Park Phase 1 final plat extension, 6‑0. They set a Dec 16, 2025 public hearing date for the Downtown Central Revitalization Plan and then closed the public hearing on the 2026 grant, each with 6‑0 votes.

• Approved consent calendar (6-0)
• Approved award to Streamline Precision LLC for Clarifier 3 equipment (6-0)
• Approved Ponderosa Park Phase 1 final plat extension (6-0)
• Approved public hearing date Dec 16, 2025 for Downtown Revitalization Plan (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on 2026 Downtown Revitalization Grant (6-0)

City Council

The Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss the Christmas Parade and receive an update on the swimming pool.

• Christmas Parade discussion
• Swimming pool update

City Council

The council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes, bills payable totaling $2,056,428.14, and payroll of $299,479.87. They will discuss the Wastewater Fee Study and set a date for a public hearing on fee changes for the municipal treatment plant. The council will vote on a resolution adopting the 2025 Cassia County Hazard Mitigation Plan and on purchasing a new 2027 Peterbilt 520 sanitation truck for $437,360.00, as well as a five‑year lease of a similar truck at $98,244.32 per year.

• Approval of bills payable $2,056,428.14 (Consent Calendar)
• Approval of payroll $299,479.87 (Consent Calendar)
• Discussion of Wastewater Fee Study and scheduling a public hearing on fee changes
• Approval of purchase of 2027 Peterbilt 520 sanitation truck for $437,360.00 via Sourcewell contract #032824-PMC
• Approval of 5‑year lease of 2027 Peterbilt 520 sanitation truck from Bancorp at $98,244.32 per year

The council approved the consent calendar, directed staff to schedule an open house on municipal sewer fee changes, and adopted Resolution 22‑25 to endorse the 2025 Cassia County Hazard Mitigation Plan. It also approved the purchase of a new 2027 Peterbilt 520 sanitation truck for $437,360 and a five‑year lease of another truck for $98,244.32 per year. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, $2,056,428.14 bills payable, $299,479.87 payroll) (6-0)
• Directed staff to schedule an open house on municipal sewer fee changes (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-25 authorizing adoption of the 2025 Cassia County Hazard Mitigation Plan (6-0)
• Approved purchase of new 2027 Peterbilt 520 sanitation truck for $437,360 (6-0)
• Approved five‑year lease of a new 2027 Peterbilt 520 sanitation truck for $98,244.32 per year (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold special and regular sessions to discuss service center space needs and vote on several action items. Key decisions include the adoption of an urban renewal plan for Revenue Allocation Area 11 and the annexation of two tax parcels.

• Adoption of Ordinance 1433 for urban renewal plan supporting DOT Foods expansion
• Bills payable of $1,403,656.05 and payroll of $410,134.44
• Ordinance 1434 to annex and zone parcels at approximately 130 S 100 W
• Road closure on Albion Avenue between 13th and 14th Street for October 30 event
• Engineering contract with Ardurra for AGIS survey engineering

The council approved several financial and infrastructure items, including the consent calendar and a BPA contract. It also adopted Ordinance 1433 after dispensing with the three‑reading requirement. Additional actions included declaring surplus transformers and approving a road closure on Albion Avenue.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to acquire interest in real property (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including $1,403,656.05 bills payable and $410,134.44 payroll (5-0)
• Approved DFD Fund Conservation Grant check (5-0)
• Approved BPA 2028 rate period contract (5-0)
• Declared 48 transformers surplus (5-0)
• Dispensed with three‑reading rule and read Ordinance 1433 by title only (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1433 for urban renewal in Revenue Allocation Area 11 (5-0)
• Approved road closure on Albion Avenue between 13 and 14 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a special session to review a resolution regarding the annexation and initial zoning of a property. The commission will recommend a decision to the City Council.

• Annexation and initial zoning recommendation for Redox Bio-Nutrients at 130 S 100 W

The commission appointed Tyson Nelson as acting chairman after a motion by Scott Draper and a second by Brittany Mitchell, with all members in favor. It then approved Resolution 2025‑12, which recommends annexing and initially zoning the Redox Bio‑Nutrients property at 130 S 100 W, Burley (Tax Parcel #RP10S22E361826 and #RP10S22E361805). The motion to approve the resolution was carried unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 a.m. was also made.

• Appointed Tyson Nelson acting chairman (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑12 recommending annexation and initial zoning for Redox Bio‑Nutrients at 130 S 100 W (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:00 a.m. made (outcome not recorded)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the annexation of Redox Bio‑Nutrients at 130 S 100 W, covering Cassia County Tax Parcels #RP10S22E361826 and #RP10S22E361805. It will also deliberate a recommendation to the City Council regarding that annexation. Additional items include an update to the Comprehensive Master Plan, scheduling of future public hearings, and discussion of upcoming training topics.

• Public hearing on annexation of Redox Bio‑Nutrients at 130 S 100 W (parcels #RP10S22E361826, #RP10S22E361805)
• Deliberation and recommendation to City Council for annexation of the same parcels
• Comprehensive Master Plan update discussion
• Scheduling of upcoming public hearings
• Discussion of upcoming training items

The commission approved the July 23 and August 20 meeting minutes and modified the July 16 minutes. It directed staff to draft a written decision on the annexation of Redox Bio‑Nutrients. A public hearing for that written decision was scheduled for Oct 17, 2025 at 7:45 am, and the next regular meeting was moved to Nov 20, 2025 at 7:00 am.

• Approved July 23 and Aug 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Modified July 16 meeting minutes (approved)
• Directed staff to draft annexation written decision (Nelson, Mitchell, Draper, Anderton Ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for annexation written decision on Oct 17, 2025 at 7:45 am
• Rescheduled next regular meeting to Nov 20, 2025 at 7:00 am
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 am (unanimous)

City Council

The Burley City Council will consider several action items, including an executive session to acquire an interest in real property and the acceptance of a dedication deed for a parcel at North 5th Street and Miller Avenue. The council will also vote on contracts such as the BPA health benefits agreement for FY 2026 and a $58,675 quote from AIT Services. A key decision will be whether to join the Purdue opioid settlement and a secondary manufacturers settlement involving eight drug companies. Additional items include a grant update, a stop‑sign resolution, and a development agreement for property on North Miller Street.

• Executive session to acquire interest in real property under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c)
• Accept dedication deed from Jerrold Carlile for parcel at North 5th St & Miller Ave (RPB00000086902)
• Approve BPA Health Benefits Contract for FY 2026
• Approve $58,675.00 quote from AIT Services
• Approve participation in Purdue opioid settlement and secondary manufacturers settlement

The City Council approved an agenda amendment to ratify the city's participation in the Purdue opioid settlement and a secondary manufacturers settlement. It also approved a dedication deed, an audit engagement letter, a BPA health‑benefits contract, grant applications, a stop‑sign resolution, an AIT Services quote, and a development agreement with the Petersen family.

• Approved agenda amendment to ratify Purdue opioid settlement participation (5‑0)
• Approved dedication deed from Jerrold Carlile (5‑0)
• Approved audit engagement letter with Jacob Catmull, CPA (5‑0)
• Approved BPA health‑benefits contract for FY 2026 (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Smiles and A250 grant applications for murals (6‑0)
• Approved updated stop‑sign Resolution 21‑25 (6‑0)
• Approved AIT Services quote for wastewater improvements $58,675.00 (6‑0)
• Approved development agreement with Joseph R. Petersen Family (6‑0, 1 abstain)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance for the Revenue Allocation Area 11 urban renewal plan. The body will also review a city pool feasibility study and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Proposed urban renewal plan for Revenue Allocation Area 11 supporting DOT Foods expansion
• Lease of two sanitation trucks from Unified Fleet Services for $220,026 per year
• Bills payable of $992,865.16 and payroll of $323,924.96
• Approval of the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Consideration of Cassia County Law Enforcement Services Contract

The council approved several items, including an airport infrastructure grant, the consent calendar, a feasibility study for the city pool, and the Cassia County law‑enforcement services contract. A public hearing on the Revenue Allocation Area 11 urban renewal plan was opened and closed. The Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2030 was approved. All votes were unanimous (6‑0).

• Approved airport infrastructure grant for Project #3-160006-015-2025 (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar items: minutes, $992,865.16 bills payable, $323,924.96 payroll (6-0)
• Approved feasibility study for City Pool, accepted donation, Mayor to sign (6-0)
• Opened public hearing on Revenue Allocation Area 11 urban renewal plan (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on Revenue Allocation Area 11 urban renewal plan (6-0)
• Approved Cassia County Law Enforcement Services Contract (6-0)
• Approved HUB line lease agreement with BPA, City of Heyburn, United Electric (6-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2030 (6-0)

City Council

The council approved the consent calendar and ratified the appointment of Brett Boyer to the Burley Development Authority. It also approved the purchase of 37 power poles, adopted Ordinance 1432, and adopted the Transportation Master Plan (Resolution 19-25). Additional actions included accepting street dedication deeds, approving a stop‑sign plan (Resolution 20-25), and authorizing a $4,000 LMI study with Frontier.

• Approved consent calendar (6-0)
• Ratified appointment of Brett Boyer to Burley Development Authority (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 37 power poles for $46,731.37 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1432 amending City Code (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 19-25 Transportation Master Plan (6-0)
• Accepted street dedication deeds and easements from listed entities (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 20-25 Stop‑Sign Plan (6-0)
• Approved $4,000 LMI study with Frontier (6-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2025-10 to recommend separating planning and building duties. It also approved Resolution 2025-11 recommending the City Council adopt the Transportation Master Plan. The commission found the Revenue Allocation Area #11 plan conforms with the comprehensive plan and extended the Mountain Heights Village preliminary plat deadline to November 15, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 2025-10 to recommend separating duties (all members Aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 to recommend City Council adopt Transportation Master Plan (all members Aye)
• Found Revenue Allocation Area #11 plan in conformity with comprehensive plan and authorized chairman to sign letter (all members Aye)
• Extended Mountain Heights Village preliminary plat deadline to Nov 15, 2025, subject to prior conditions (all members Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members Aye)

City Council

The council approved the consent calendar, including minutes, bills payable of $517,991.47 and payroll of $313,996.69. It unanimously adopted the 2025‑2026 budget, the accompanying Appropriation Ordinance 1431, and the Fire Union collective bargaining agreement. The council also approved the 19th Annual Veteran’s Tribute Bass Tournament agreement.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, $517,991.47 bills payable, $313,996.69 payroll) – vote 5‑0
• Approved 19th Annual Veteran’s Tribute Bass Tournament agreement – vote 5‑0
• Opened public hearing on FY 2026 budget – vote 5‑0
• Closed public hearing on FY 2026 budget – vote 5‑0
• Approved FY 2026 (Fiscal Year 2026) budget – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Appropriation Ordinance 1431 (read by title only) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Ordinance 1431 for mayor’s signature – vote 5‑0
• Approved Fire Union collective bargaining agreement – vote 5‑0

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a public hearing notice regarding a revenue allocation area for DOT Foods. The council will also evaluate the old Wastewater Treatment Building for use as a community animal control shelter.

• Publication of Notice of Public hearing for DOT Foods Revenue Allocation Area
• Evaluation of old Wastewater Treatment Building for a community animal control shelter

The council voted 4‑0 to approve publishing a notice of public hearing to reconsider the revenue allocation area for DOT Foods. They also voted 5‑0 to allow staff to investigate converting the old Wastewater Treatment Building into an animal control facility. Both motions were carried unanimously among those present.

• Approved publication of notice of public hearing for DOT Foods revenue allocation area (4-0)
• Approved staff investigation of old Wastewater Treatment Building for animal control facility (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the 2025 Master Fee Schedule, allowing the mayor to sign it. It also approved the consent calendar, awarding the CPS concrete sidewalk contract to Jensen Concrete, and adopted Ordinance 1430 annexing two Minidoka County tax parcels. Additionally, the council extended the Hidden Hills Phase 1 subdivision plat for one year and approved the 2025 Cassia County Fair agreement. All motions passed with votes ranging from 4‑1 to unanimous 5‑0.

• Entered Executive Session (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar (minutes, $2,773,870.61 bills payable, $339,606.06 payroll) (5-0)
• Approved award of CPS concrete walk project to Jensen Concrete (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 18-25) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1430 annexing Minidoka County tax parcels (5-0)
• Extended Hidden Hills Phase 1 subdivision final plat for one year (4-1)
• Approved 2025 Cassia County Fair agreement (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The commission discussed new public‑hearing procedures required by the Veterans Park v. City of Boise case but did not adopt a change. It voted to table the proposed amendments to the city’s kennel regulations for further review. It also postponed the upcoming transportation master‑plan hearing and the Title 5 city‑code amendments. All commissioners approved adjournment unanimously at 8:16 a.m.

• Tabled kennel regulation amendments (unanimous)
• Tabled transportation master‑plan public hearing (no vote recorded)
• Tabled Title 5 city‑code amendment hearings (no vote recorded)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The commission approved the June 18 minutes. It approved the special use permit for 2510 Overland Avenue with wastewater‑disposal and inspection conditions, removing the one‑year review clause. The annexation and S‑11 zoning of two Minidoka County parcels were also approved. Several code‑amendment items were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved June 18 minutes
• Approved special use permit for 2510 Overland Ave with wastewater disposal condition
• Approved special use permit for 2510 Overland Ave with ongoing inspection condition
• Struck one‑year permit term from the special use permit
• Approved annexation and S‑11 zoning of parcels RP10S23E081511 and RP10S23E081510 (Resolution 2025-9)
• Postponed amendment to Burley City Code 5‑14‑1 (zoning administrator change)
• Postponed amendment to Title V kennel definitions
• Postponed discussion on local A‑country road, curb design, transportation master plan, mobile home parks, and subdivision requirements

City Council

The council removed a $15,898.08 payment from the consent calendar and approved a $29,045.28 water‑mitigation payment. It also approved a $67,736 purchase of a portable stage and the acquisition of a Vac trailer. The FY26 tentative draft budget was approved with an added $20,000 General Fund expenditure.

• Removed $15,898.08 payment from consent calendar (6-0)
• Approved $29,045.28 payment for Surface Water Mitigation (6-0)
• Approved purchase of portable stage for $67,736 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Vac trailer (6-0)
• Approved FY26 tentative draft budget with $20,000 addition (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to provide per‑diem compensation of $20 per meeting for Planning & Zoning Commissioners, costing about $1,680 for FY 26. The council also approved the consent calendar, Resolution 16‑25, and an agreement with the Burley Lions for the 2025 Spudman Triathlon. All motions passed with a 6‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved per‑diem compensation for Planning & Zoning Commissioners ($20/meeting, $240 annual, $1,680 FY26) (6‑0)
• Approved the consent calendar items (minutes, $1,144,153.41 bills payable, $327,110.81 payroll) (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 16‑25 and authorized the mayor to sign (6‑0)
• Approved agreement with Burley Lions for the 2025 Spudman Triathlon (6‑0)
• Opened the workshop session on stop‑sign plan (6‑0)
• Adjourned the workshop session (6‑0)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council called the special meeting to order and adjourned it by voice vote, each with a 5‑to‑0 result. Members discussed the city budget, noting the General Fund is about $550,000 over budget and that a draft budget will be presented at the July council meeting. No formal approvals, denials, or other actions were taken.

City Council

The council convened a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. and adopted a motion to call the meeting to order by a 4‑0 voice vote. Department heads presented budget information, but no budget approvals or other actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 voice vote.

• Motion to call meeting to order approved (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (4-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the April 30 and May 21 meetings. The commission asked for a more detailed commercial‑only landscaping plan, will continue work on the home‑occupation ordinance, will revisit the utility easement definition at a later date, and will research expanding kennel licenses to C‑3. A motion to adjourn was made at 8:10 am.

• Approved April 30 and May 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council entered an executive session and later approved the consent calendar, including minutes, bills payable of $462,047.13 and payroll of $293,456.95. It also approved a fireworks stand permit, two utility easements, a drinking water planning grant amendment, a Safe Streets for All demonstration grant (approximately $29,000 city match), a water system evaluation task order, and an architectural services agreement, all by unanimous 5‑0 votes. No final decisions were made during the executive session.

• Entered executive session to discuss real property acquisition (5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar items: June 3 minutes, $462,047.13 bills payable, $293,456.95 payroll (5‑0)
• Approved Fireworks Stand Permit for Family Fun Fireworks (5‑0)
• Approved two utility easements near North 7th St and Miller Ave (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Drinking Water Planning Grant (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 15‑25 Safe Streets for All Demonstration Grant (city match ~ $29,000) (5‑0)
• Approved Keller Associates Task Order No. 003 for Heyburn Industrial Park water system evaluation (5‑0)
• Approved Architectural Services Agreement with JHS for Service Center space‑needs study ($24,000 fee) (5‑0)

City Council

The Burley City Council approved the consent calendar items, several fireworks stand permits, a modified Merchant McIntyre service agreement, a Little Flower Church fundraiser agreement, and a $39,077 siphon replacement project. It also approved a River Snack Shack concession agreement after extending the contract by one year. The council decided to cancel the regular June 17 meeting and hold a special meeting on June 16.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, $1,524,055.66 bills payable, $445,674.33 payroll, CDBG request) (4-0)
• Approved Merchant McIntyre service agreement modification (half amount for 90 days) (5-0)
• Approved TNT Fireworks stand permit at Stokes Parking Lot (5-0)
• Approved Phantom Fireworks stand permits at Smiths and Burley Crossing lots (5-0)
• Approved Little Flower Church fundraiser agreement (5-0)
• Approved award siphon replacement project $39,077.85 (5-0)
• Approved River Snack Shack concession agreement after 1‑year extension (5-0)
• Cancelled regular council meeting on June 17; scheduled special meeting on June 16

Planning and Zoning

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. The commission discussed updates to local minor collector roads, but no decision was made. They also reviewed changes to the Willowbrooke Park road design and expressed preference for allowing subdivision owners to choose sod or gravel, but no formal vote was recorded. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 was made and seconded and was approved.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 (motion passed)

City Council

The council continued discussion of the fire union contract but did not reach a decision. The council approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:01 PM.

• Approved minutes from 05.07.2025 (motion moved by Kim Seely, seconded by Casey Andersen, approved)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes, bills payable of $635,354.17, and payroll of $274,191.32 on the consent calendar. It also approved the proposed impact‑area boundary map, allowing staff to begin negotiations with the counties. Additional approvals included event permits for the Simply Hope 5K and the annual Boat Regatta, a directive to draft a concession‑license agreement for Rivers Edge Park, and acceptance of the FY 2024 audit report.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, $635,354.17 bills payable, $274,191.32 payroll) – 6 to 0
• Approved new city impact‑area boundaries and authorized negotiations with counties – 6 to 0
• Approved Simply Hope 5K event and requested road closure – 6 to 0
• Approved annual Boat Regatta event and discussed potential road closure – 6 to 0
• Directed staff to draft a concession‑license permit agreement for Rivers Edge Park – 6 to 0
• Approved FY 2024 audit report – 6 to 0

City Council

The council voted to approve the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Casey Anderson, seconded by Kim Seely, and all members voted in favor. The Public Safety Committee also continued discussions with the firefighters’ union on wages, overtime, and article language. The meeting adjourned at 1:57 PM.

• Approved minutes from 05.05.2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, ratified two appointments, and approved a fireworks stand permit. It also created a full‑time animal control/code enforcement position, approved chip‑seal and fog‑coat street contracts, and adopted Ordinance 1429 changing a parcel from R2 to C2 zoning. Additional approvals included stop signs for Cobble Creek Estates and a revised water‑mitigation agreement.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes, $1,490,393.04 bills payable, $432,550.52 payroll) – 6 to 0
• Ratified appointment of Spencer McArthur as Planning Administrator – 6 to 0
• Ratified appointment of Ben Whipple to Library Board – 6 to 0
• Approved fireworks stand permit for TNT Fireworks at Wal‑Mart parking lot – 6 to 0
• Approved creation of full‑time Animal Control/Code Enforcement position – 6 to 0
• Approved Chip Seal and Fog Coat contracts with Specialty Applicators LLC – 6 to 0
• Approved Ordinance 1429 (zoning change from R2 to C2) and allowed mayor to sign – 6 to 0
• Approved stop signs for Cobble Creek Estates preliminary plat – 6 to 0

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. The Public Safety Committee discussed the fire union contract but did not take any action.

• Approved minutes from 04.30.2025 (all approved)

City Council

The Public Safety Committee approved the meeting minutes from 04/16/2025, 04/17/2025, and 04/28/2025. No other actions were taken; the committee continued discussions on the firefighters' collective bargaining agreement but did not reach a decision. The meeting was adjourned at 1:34 PM.

• Approved minutes from 04.16.2025, 04.17.2025, and 04.28.2025 (all approved)

Planning and Zoning

The commission approved recommending option 3 for the area of impact to the city council, with all members in favor. Members also agreed to favor Local A minor collector road with an added 3 ft, and the engineer will continue work on other collector roads. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 was made and seconded.

• Recommended option 3 for area of impact to city council (all in favor)
• Favored Local A minor collector road with added 3 ft (all in agreement)
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:18 was made and seconded

City Council

The special session focused on the FY 2026 budget, including department requests, grant options, a possible public safety levy, and projects such as a dog park and tennis‑court resurfacing. No formal approvals or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 5-0)

City Council

The committee reviewed the articles the fire union sought to change, considered feasibility, and explored possible implementation ideas. No formal actions or votes were taken. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM.

City Council

The council and public safety committee reviewed the ongoing law‑enforcement contract, noting a target completion date of June 30 and implementation in September 2025. They discussed insurance cost increases, staffing challenges, and potential funding options such as a levy or resort tax, but no resolutions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

City Council

The council and fire union reviewed numerous contract articles, including policy updates, light‑duty rules, holiday pay, extra duty compensation, classification duties, clothing allowance, health and safety, and contract length. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the discussion remained informational. The meeting adjourned at 2:28 PM and the next session was scheduled for April 30 at noon.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend the Burley City Zoning Ordinance to change parcel RP10S23E300050 from R‑2 to C‑2. The commission also approved the Cobble Creek Estates preliminary plat for submission to the City Council. All motions passed with roll call taken all in favor.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended Resolution 2025-6 to amend parcel RP10S23E300050 from R‑2 to C‑2 (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-7 for Cobble Creek Estates preliminary plat (all in favor)

City Council

The council entered an executive session, approved the consent calendar, and authorized a road closure for Lulu’s Block Party. It opened and then closed a public hearing on a parcel conveyance, and voted to adopt Ordinance 1428 to transfer the parcel to the City of Heyburn. The council also approved the open‑access fiber network application and adopted new fee resolutions for Planning & Zoning and the Water Department.

• Entered Executive Session (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Lulu’s Block Party road closure (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on parcel conveyance to Heyburn (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1428 to convey parcel to Heyburn (5-0)
• Approved open‑access fiber network application (5-0)
• Approved new Planning & Zoning fees (Resolution 10-25) (5-0)
• Approved new Water Department fees (Resolution 11-25) (5-0)

City Council

The committee talked about removing the caboose, possibly replacing it with a large American flag, and using the caboose's value for park upgrades. Ideas included new grass, signage, a welcome sign, a barbecue table, a historic monument, and forming a historical committee. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council approved the consent calendar and adopted the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. It corrected several zoning errors through Ordinances 1424, 1425, and 1426. The council set the FY 2026 budget hearing for August 19, 2025, and approved purchases of new park equipment. All motions carried with a 6‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar items 3a‑3c (minutes, bills payable, payroll) – motion carried 6 to 0
• Adopted 2025 Comprehensive Plan – motion carried 6 to 0
• Approved Ordinance 1424 to change parcels from R‑1 to S‑1 – motion carried 6 to 0
• Approved Ordinance 1425 to change parcels from S‑1 to R‑3 – motion carried 6 to 0
• Approved Ordinance 1426 to change parcels from S‑1 to C‑2 – motion carried 6 to 0
• Approved FY 2026 budget hearing date (Aug 19, 2025) – motion carried 6 to 0
• Approved purchase of Reelmaster 5010‑H mower – motion carried 6 to 0
• Approved purchase of 2025 Can‑Am side‑by‑side – motion carried 6 to 0

City Council

The Public Safety Committee presented the history and basic rules of collective bargaining for the Burley Firefighters Local #3308 union. The discussion covered negotiation steps, memorandum of understanding procedures, and Idaho statutes governing bargaining. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning and Zoning

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the Jan. 15, 2025 meeting. It recommended adoption of the new comprehensive plan (Resolution 2025-2) to the City Council. It also approved three zoning‑amendment resolutions (2025-3, 2025-4, 2025-5) to be sent to the council, with all members voting in favor.

• Approved Jan. 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of new comprehensive plan (Resolution 2025-2) to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-3 recommending zoning change for parcels RP10S23E272700, RP10S23E272575, RP10S23E280000, RP10S23E210051 from R1 to S1 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-4 recommending zoning change for parcels RPBB0010930010, RPBB0010930020, RPBB0010930030, RPBB0010930040, RPBBO010930050, RPBB0010930060, RPBB01093007A from S1 to R3 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-5 recommending zoning change for parcels RP10S23E212700, RP10S23E212750, RP10S23E213825, RP10S23E213901, RP10S23E214104, RP10S23E213625, RP10S23E213904, RP10S23E213930, RP10S23E214103, RP10S23E210462, RP10S23E210463, RP10S23E210461, RP10S23E179560, RP10S23E179460, RP10S23E179400, RP10S23E179202 from S1 to C2 (unanimous)