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Burley public meetings in 2025

56 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Commission will discuss the new Comprehensive Master Plan

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.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to consider fee updates and downtown revitalization plan

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts 2025 Downtown Revitalization Plan

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.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve bills, purchase equipment, and accept a plat

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the final plat for Glacier Park Phase 7 (43 lots)

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.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council

City Council to discuss industrial wastewater plant and downtown revitalization

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved award to Streamline Precision LLC for Clarifier 3 equipment

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.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

City Council

Burley Recreation Committee to discuss Christmas Parade and swimming pool

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

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve $437,360 purchase of new sanitation truck

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $437,360 purchase of a new sanitation truck

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.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider urban renewal plan for DOT Foods expansion

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves Ordinance 1433 for urban renewal in Revenue Allocation Area 11

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.

Fri Oct 17, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Commission to consider annexation and zoning for Redox Bio-Nutrients

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission appoints acting chairman and approves annexation resolution

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.

Wed Oct 15, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Annexation of Redox Bio‑Nutrients property at 130 S 100 W considered

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved minutes and set dates for annexation hearing and next meeting

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.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council

Council to approve participation in opioid settlement and related national settlement

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.

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✓ Decided: Council ratified participation in Purdue opioid settlement and approved related items

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.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider urban renewal plan for DOT Foods expansion

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan

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).

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve routine bills, payroll, and minor infrastructure items

The Burley City Council will conduct its regular meeting with a consent calendar including approval of minutes, bills payable ($1,360,132.20), and payroll ($817,380.50). Key decisions include purchasing 37 power poles ($49,535.25), adopting Ordinance 1432, approving the 2025 Transportation Master Plan, and accepting 13th Street dedication deeds.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved transportation master plan and multiple ordinances

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.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Planning commission to vote on zoning and transportation changes

The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission will decide on amendments to city code regarding zoning and transportation, including a public hearing on a zoning amendment and adoption of a transportation master plan. The commission will also review an urban renewal plan and consider a preliminary plat extension for Mountain Heights Village.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves three resolutions, adopts transportation plan, and extends plat deadline

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.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council

City Council to adopt 2026 budget and approve fire union contract

The Burley City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve the 2025–2026 budget, adopt the appropriation ordinance, and consider a fire union collective bargaining agreement. The council will also discuss a stop-sign plan workshop and review a revenue allocation area plan for DOT Foods.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves FY 2026 budget and related ordinances unanimously

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.

Fri Aug 8, 2025

City Council

Council to consider revenue allocation area for DOT Foods

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved DOT Foods revenue notice and study of animal shelter site

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.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to hold public hearing on city service fee increases

The City Council will consider increasing fees for City Hall, Water, Engineering, Cemetery, and Parks departments. The body is also deciding on the adoption of the 2025 Master Fee Schedule and the annexation of two Minidoka County tax parcels.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 Master Fee Schedule and approves major contracts

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.

Wed Jul 23, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Burley Planning and Zoning to discuss kennel rules and mobile home park requirements

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss updates to the city's transportation master plan and kennel definitions. The body will also review subdivision requirements for mobile home parks in C3 zones.

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✓ Decided: Commission tables kennel regulation changes and other hearings

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.

Wed Jul 16, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Burley P&Z to consider annexation of Minidoka County parcels for State of Idaho

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit and the annexation of two county parcels. The body will also discuss updates to city code concerning kennels, mobile home parks, and the transportation master plan.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves special use permit and annexation, strikes one-year term

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.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to discuss FY26 draft budget

The City Council will review the draft budget for fiscal year 2026. The body is also deciding on a water lease agreement and the purchase of city equipment.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved FY26 draft budget and major purchases

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.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider eligibility report for Revenue Allocation Area 11

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a stop-sign plan and a recap of the AIC Conference. During the regular session, the council will consider an eligibility report for Revenue Allocation Area 11 and an agreement for the 2025 Spudman Triathlon.

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✓ Decided: Council approved per‑diem pay for Planning & Zoning Commissioners (6‑0)

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.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to hold executive session for public officer evaluation

The Administrative Committee is meeting to conduct an executive session. The purpose of the session is to consider the evaluation of a public officer.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to discuss city budget

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the city budget. This includes a review of revenue and expenditures and presentations from city departments.

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✓ Decided: Council held a special meeting to review the city budget

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.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to discuss city budget

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review city revenue and expenditures. The session includes presentations from various city departments regarding the budget.

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✓ Decided: Burley City Council held a special meeting with no substantive actions

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.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Burley Planning and Zoning to review landscaping and business ordinances

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several ordinance updates. The body is reviewing requirements for landscaping, home occupations, kennel licenses, and the definition of utility easements.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved April 30 and May 21 meeting minutes

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.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council meeting for June 17, 2025, is canceled

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting on June 17, 2025, was canceled due to scheduling conflicts caused by an annual conference.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to discuss real property acquisition in executive session

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider acquiring real property and approve several infrastructure and administrative items. The session includes decisions on utility easements, grant funding, and service center architectural agreements.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved Safe Streets grant and multiple budget items, 5‑0 votes

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.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to vote on fireworks permits and infrastructure repairs

The City Council will consider several permits for fireworks stands and a church fundraiser. The body is also deciding on a siphon replacement contract and city participation in the County Fair Parade.

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✓ Decided: Council approved contracts, permits and a $39,077 infrastructure project

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.

Wed May 21, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council Public Safety Committee to continue firefighter union negotiations

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to continue negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Burley City Firefighters Union. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from May 19, 2025.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Planning commission to review Willowbrooke Parke road classification

The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss whether Willowbrooke Parke’s new road should be classified as a local A or minor collector road. No other substantive items are listed on this agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved April 16 minutes and adjourned meeting at 7:45

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.

Tue May 20, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve boundaries for County Area of City Impact

The Burley City Council will hold a special workshop meeting to discuss and direct changes to the County Area of City Impact boundaries. The regular meeting will include approval of minutes, bills payable, payroll, and several action items such as utility easements, a fiberoptic rail crossing contract, and surplus declarations.

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✓ Decided: Council approved new city impact‑area boundaries for future annexation

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.

Tue May 20, 2025

City Council

Burley Public Safety Committee to discuss Fire Union Contract

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review the Fire Union Contract. The body will also act on the approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes

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.

Mon May 19, 2025

City Council

Burley Public Safety Committee to discuss Fire Union Contract

The Burley City Council Public Safety Committee will discuss the Fire Union Contract and consider approving minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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Wed May 7, 2025

City Council

Continuing collective bargaining negotiations with Burley Firefighters Union

The Burley City Council Public Safety Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 5, 2025, and continue negotiations on a collective bargaining agreement with the Burley City Firefighters Union. No dollar amounts or specific contract terms are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved May 5 meeting minutes

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.

Tue May 6, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to consider zoning change and new Animal Control position

The City Council will vote on several appointments, event permits, and infrastructure contracts. Key items include a zoning amendment for a specific tax parcel and the conversion of two part-time positions into one full-time Animal Control/Code Enforcement role.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved zoning change, contracts and appointments, all unanimously

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.

Mon May 5, 2025

City Council

City council to discuss new fire union contract terms

The Burley City Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss the terms of a new contract with the local fire union. No formal vote is scheduled, but the discussion may shape future labor agreements.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves minutes from April 30, 2025

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.

Wed Apr 30, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Commission to consider new Willowbrooke Parke road and road classification

The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider three action items: an Area of Impact talk, a discussion of Local A versus Minor Collector Roads, and a new road at Willowbrooke Parke. No further details are provided in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends option 3 for area of impact to city council

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.

Wed Apr 30, 2025

City Council

Burley Public Safety Committee continues firefighter contract talks

The Public Safety Committee will consider approving minutes from three prior meetings and continue negotiations on a collective bargaining agreement with the Burley City Firefighters Union.

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✓ Decided: Council approved minutes from April 16, 17, and 28, 2025

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.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

City Council

City Council holds budget kick-off for FY 2026

The Burley City Council is holding a special meeting to begin budget discussions for the 2026 fiscal year. The agenda includes a budget kick-off presentation and general discussion led by City Administrator Brett Boyer. All other items are procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned special meeting after budget discussion

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.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Public Safety Committee discussed fire union contract articles

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.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discussed law‑enforcement contract but took no formal action

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.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Public hearing on zoning change for parcel RP10S23E300050 from R2 to C2

The commission will hold public hearings on a zoning amendment for a specific parcel and on the Cobble Creek Estates preliminary plat. They will also vote on a resolution recommending the zoning change to the city council, and discuss road classifications and a new road for Willowbrooke Parke.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved minutes, recommended zoning amendment, and approved Cobble Creek plat

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.

Wed Apr 16, 2025

City Council

City Council Public Safety Committee to discuss firefighter union contract

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to conduct collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the Burley City Firefighters Union.

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✓ Decided: City Council discusses fire union contract proposals, no decisions made

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.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

Council to hold public hearings on land conveyance to Heyburn and new city fees

The Burley City Council will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. for an executive session on real property acquisition and pending litigation, followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Key action items include public hearings on conveying a portion of a tax parcel to the City of Heyburn for a street extension and on adopting new fees for Planning/Zoning, Water, and Sanitation departments. The council will also consider resolutions to approve those fees, approve a revised ESPA mitigation agreement, and ratify a $60,000 playground purchase reimbursed by the Lions Club. Consent items include minutes, bills payable of $396,799.74, payroll of $283,249.21, and the 2nd Quarterly Treasurer's Report.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved land conveyance to Heyburn and raised department fees

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.

Wed Apr 9, 2025

City Council

Burley Recreation Committee to discuss city entry and botanical garden

The Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss the Caboose, the Botanical Garden, and the entry to the city. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Recreation Committee discussed Caboose removal and park improvement ideas

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.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to consider 2025 Comprehensive Plan and zoning changes

The City Council will vote on the adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and multiple zoning ordinance amendments. The body is also deciding on the purchase of parks equipment and the declaration of various vehicles and machinery as surplus.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to consider 2025 Comprehensive Plan and zoning changes

The City Council will vote on the adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and several zoning ordinance amendments. The body is also deciding on the purchase of parks equipment and the declaration of surplus vehicles and machinery.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and approved multiple zoning fixes

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.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discussed firefighter union bargaining procedures, no decisions made

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.

Wed Mar 19, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Burley Planning and Zoning to consider new comprehensive plan and zoning changes

The commission will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of a new comprehensive plan for the City of Burley. The body will also consider three separate zoning ordinance amendments for various Cassia County tax parcels. Discussions are scheduled regarding road setbacks, parking in townhomes, and road classifications.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves multiple zoning amendment recommendations to City Council

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.

Tue Mar 18, 2025

City Council

Council to consider electrical rate increase and power purchase pricing

The Burley City Council will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. for an executive session on acquiring real property, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Action items include approving a consent calendar with bills of $899,331.95 and payroll of $266,106.15, accepting road dedications and easements, declaring intent to convey property to Heyburn, deciding on a power purchase pricing option, and approving an electrical rate increase. The council will also consider a resolution for Fair Housing Month.

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✓ Decided: Council approves electrical rate increase, keeps fixed power pricing

The Burley City Council approved a 6.6% electrical rate increase (Resolution 5-25), effective the first day of the next billing cycle, with residential bills rising an average of $4.63 and commercial bills $13.46. The council also voted to remain with the fixed-rate option for power purchase costs, citing approximately $400,000 in potential savings over the flexible Tier 2 option. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except for the 5th Street widening agreement, which passed 5-0 with one abstention.

Tue Mar 4, 2025

City Council

Council to re-approve annexation of Silver Creek property and consider library levy

The Burley City Council will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. for an executive session on acquiring real property, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. The regular agenda includes a consent calendar with bills payable of $1,095,969.46 and payroll of $414,549.46, plus action items on re-approving Ordinance 1423 (annexing property at 27th and Parke) and Ordinance 1420 (Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee), declaring intent to convey land to Heyburn for 10th Street, approving a library override levy, terminating the NIES energy agreement, accepting an airport grant, contracting with Zions Bank, and setting rail crossing fees.

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✓ Decided: Council approves library override levy for May ballot

The Burley City Council approved the library override levy (Resolution 1-25), placing it on the May ballot, and re-approved two ordinances (1423 and 1420) to meet publication deadlines. The council also approved several other items, including a termination agreement with NIES, an airport grant agreement, and a Zions Bank agreement. Two items—the land conveyance to Heyburn and the Omega Rail Crossing agreement—were tabled without action.

Wed Feb 19, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Burley Planning and Zoning to consider new comprehensive plan

The commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a new comprehensive plan for the City of Burley. The body will also determine whether to recommend the plan's adoption to the City Council.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on Ordinance 1416, Water Master Plan amendment, and bank agreement

The City Council holds a special workshop to discuss a city pool/recreation center, a joint animal control facility with a Humane Society, and the sheriff contract. During the regular meeting, they will vote on consent items including bills of $522,308.88 and payroll of $262,847.74, consider Ordinance 1416, approve a financial agreement with Zions Bank, and amend the Water Master Plan. An informational report from Intermountain Health on hospital operations is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Ordinance 1416, consent calendar, and Water Master Plan amendment

The City Council approved the consent calendar (minutes, bills payable of $522,308.88, and payroll of $262,847.74) and Ordinance 1416, which was previously approved but not published within the deadline. The council also approved Amendment No. 1 to the Water Master Plan, adding $30,100 in costs covered by the Water Department. An agreement with Zions Bank Financial Services was tabled for a future meeting. The workshop included discussions on a pool/recreation center, animal control facility, and sheriff contract, but no decisions were made on those items.

Tue Feb 4, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider $280,000 contract for Safe Streets and Roads for All planning

The City Council will meet to vote on several contracts, including planning for roads and airport aid. The session includes a special executive session to discuss real property and pending litigation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $280K Safe Streets planning contract with Civil Science

The Burley City Council approved a $280,000 contract with Civil Science for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning, with one abstention. The council also approved standard drawings amending the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction, a $40,614.63 sub-station breaker purchase, and a letter regarding a future memorial. Two items—the Idaho Airport Aid Program grant agreement and the Zions Bank agreement—were tabled for future meetings.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

City Council

Burley City Council to consider property annexation and lease agreements

The City Council will vote on annexing property at 27th Street and Parke Avenue and appointing a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The body will also review lease agreements for city-owned property. Routine bills and payroll totaling $886,582.24 are on the consent calendar.

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✓ Decided: Burley City Council annexes 52 acres, approves leases and appointments

The council approved the annexation of about 52 acres at 27th Street and Parke Avenue, changing zoning from R4 to R2, and adopted Ordinance 1423. It also appointed Jerry Franco Jr. to the Planning and Zoning Commission, approved a ground lease with Bitman Farm LLC, and approved a temporary lease with Mabey Pallet & Lumber. All votes were 6-0.

Wed Jan 15, 2025

Planning and Zoning

Public hearing on Silver Creek Estates annexation and zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the annexation and initial zoning of Silver Creek Estates at 2712 Parke Avenue, then vote on a recommendation to the City Council. They will also discuss and recommend actions on a 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, rezoning of multiple properties, an annexation fee schedule increase, and procedural matters like term limits and chairman elections.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends annexation of Silver Creek Estates with R-2 zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial R-2 zoning for Silver Creek Estates, and approved Resolution 2025-1 to forward to the City Council. The board also approved an annexation fee schedule increase and set a public hearing for the comprehensive plan adoption on Feb. 19, 2025. Several items were tabled for further discussion, including rezoning of city property and townhome right-of-way standards.

Tue Jan 7, 2025

City Council

Council to consider updating City Comprehensive Plan, replacing 1995 version

The Burley City Council will hold a special session to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel, then a regular session covering consent items (minutes, bills payable of $1,214,969.90, and payrolls totaling $664,808.84) and four action items. Action items include accepting a public utility easement for the Mountain Height Village project, a public hearing and ordinance to convey city interest in an 8-foot-wide strip of land at 110 E 100 S, and approval of a new Comprehensive Plan to replace the 1995 plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new Comprehensive Plan resolution, replacing 1995 version

The Burley City Council approved Resolution 17-24, allowing revisions to the new Comprehensive Plan to replace the 1995 version, with final adoption expected in March 2025. The council also approved a utility easement for the Mountain Height Village project, conveyed an 8-foot city-owned strip of land to adjacent property owners via Ordinance 1422, and approved the consent calendar including bills and payroll.