Burlington public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Burlington City Council is meeting to approve the 2022 budget (Ordinance 965), a property tax levy of 8.6 mills (Ordinance 966), and additional 2021 appropriations (Ordinance 963). They will also consider amending the sewer service charge to a flat $25 per month (Ordinance 964) and discuss ballot language for a marijuana initiative. The agenda includes consent items and public comment, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Ordinance 965: 2022 budget appropriations totaling $12,174,106 across all funds
- Ordinance 966: Property tax levy of 8.6 mills for 2022, based on $44,737,517 assessed valuation
- Ordinance 963: Increases 2021 appropriations for Electric Fund to $4,322,694, Water/Wastewater to $1,497,832, Airport Fund to $710,990, and others
- Ordinance 964: Amends sewer service charge to $25.00 per month per equivalent residential unit
- Discussion on marijuana initiative ballot language (unfinished business)
The Burlington City Council unanimously approved an 8% additional sales tax on marijuana sales, along with the ballot and ordinance language for a voter initiative. The council also approved several ordinances, including the 2022 budget appropriation, a property tax levy, and amendments to the public services ordinance, as well as liquor license renewals for Love's Inc. and CF Altitude.
- Approved 8% additional sales tax on marijuana sales (unanimous)
- Approved proposed ballot language for marijuana tax (unanimous)
- Approved proposed ordinance language for marijuana tax (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 963 for 2021 budget appropriations (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 964 amending public services ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 965 for 2022 budget appropriations (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 966 levying 2021 property taxes (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license renewals for Love's Inc. and CF Altitude (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council is reviewing the proposed 2022 budget and discussing citizen-initiated ballot language regarding a 6% retail marijuana sales tax. The council will also consider an ordinance to appropriate ARPA funds for essential worker premium pay.
- Ordinance 962: Appropriating $23,200 in ARPA funds for essential worker premium pay
- Proposed 6% sales tax on retail marijuana products via citizen-initiated ballot
- Public hearing for Old Town Museum Special Events Permit (Winter Wonder Lights)
- Discussion of a potential 1% sales tax for street maintenance and repairs
- Review of Safeway/Albertsons project plans by Safebuilt
The Burlington City Council approved Ordinance 962, appropriating 2021 ARPA funds for essential workers, with a unanimous vote. The council also approved a Special Events Permit for the Old Town Museum's Winter Wonder Lights event, scheduled from Dec. 11, 2021, to Jan. 1, 2022. The proposed 2022 budget was discussed but not finalized, with final approval set for the Dec. 13 meeting. The consent agenda item approving the Nov. 8 minutes was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 962 appropriating 2021 ARPA funds for essential workers (unanimous).
- Approved Special Events Permit for Old Town Museum's Winter Wonder Lights event (Dec. 11, 2021 – Jan. 1, 2022).
- Tabled approval of Nov. 8 meeting minutes until next meeting.
- Discussed proposed 2022 budget; no changes requested, final approval scheduled for Dec. 13.
City Council
The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget, discuss a new employee benefit for emergency medical transport through MASA, and consider several license renewals and other routine items. The budget was previously presented at an October work session and is scheduled for adoption on December 13, 2021.
- Public hearing on proposed 2022 budget
- Retail liquor license renewal for Safeway Store #2520
- Hotel and restaurant liquor license renewal for Chen Vuong Thai Inc.
- Discussion on employee benefit for air/ground transport via MASA Medical Transport Services
- Approval of 2021 year-end bonus
The Burlington City Council held a work session with no public comment or hearing. They approved the consent agenda, three liquor license renewals, a new employee benefit for MASA medical transport, continued representation on ECCOG, and 2021 year-end bonuses. All votes were unanimous with three members absent.
- Approved Oct. 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved retail liquor license renewal for Safeway Store #2520 (unanimous)
- Approved hotel/restaurant liquor license renewal for Chen Vuong Thai, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved hotel/restaurant liquor license renewal for Valson's Restaurants LLC dba The Post Bar and Grill (unanimous)
- Approved MASA Medical Transport Services employee benefit (unanimous)
- Approved Troy Schultz as municipal representative on ECCOG board (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 year-end bonuses totaling ~$23,550 funded via ARPA (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council will discuss the proposed 2022 budget, continue talks on adding a MASA medical air/ground transport benefit for employees, and consider a liquor license renewal for Safeway and a plan review agreement with Safebuilt. Two new business items were added after the agenda was posted. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Discussion on proposed 2022 Budget
- Employee benefit for Emergent/Non-Emergent Air and Ground Transport via MASA Medical Transport Services
- Retail liquor license renewal for Safeway Store #2520
- Agreement with Safebuilt for a Plan Review for Albertsons Safeway
- Approval of Oct. 11, 2021 meeting minutes
The Burlington City Council met on October 25, 2021, but with only three members present at roll call and a fourth arriving later, a quorum was lacking. As a result, no official business was transacted. The council briefly discussed the proposed 2022 budget, MASA Medical Transport Services, and a Safebuilt agreement for an Albertsons Safeway plan review, but took no action.
- No decisions made due to lack of quorum
City Council
The Burlington City Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed 2022 budget. The agenda includes approval of the Sept. 27, 2021 meeting minutes and public comment, but no public hearings. The main item is the budget work session, with council comments to follow.
- Work session on proposed 2022 Budget
- Approval of Sept. 27, 2021 meeting minutes
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes
The Burlington City Council held a work session to review the proposed 2022 budget, with further discussions planned over the next three meetings and adoption scheduled for Dec. 13, 2021. The only formal action was approving the September 27 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved September 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed proposed 2022 budget; adoption scheduled for Dec. 13, 2021
City Council
The Burlington City Council will consider approving the 2020 audit, a dispatch service agreement with Kit Carson County, and review the 2022 Capital Improvement Plan. A public hearing is scheduled for a variance request to keep fowl within city limits. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and department reports.
- Public hearing: John Lamb variance to keep fowl inside city limits
- Approval of 2020 audit by Tim Mayberry and Management Discussion & Analysis report
- Dispatch Service Agreement with Kit Carson County for $100,000 (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2022)
- Review of 2022 Capital Improvement Plan (total $1,643,540 across funds)
- Consent agenda: approval of Sept. 13, 2021 meeting minutes
The Burlington City Council approved the 2020 audit and the mayor's signature on a dispatch service agreement with Kit Carson County. A scheduled speaker on a fowl variance did not appear, and the 2022 Capital Improvement Plan was reviewed but not voted on.
- Approved Sept. 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2020 Audit and Management Discussion & Analysis Report (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's signature on Dispatch Service Agreement with Kit Carson County for 2022 (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council is meeting to consider two main items: approving the mayor's signature on the CIRSA 2021 preliminary contribution quotation and reviewing the 2022 Compensation Plan. The agenda also includes consent agenda approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment. No public hearings or unfinished business are scheduled.
- Approve mayor's signature on CIRSA 2021 Preliminary Contribution Quotation
- 2022 Compensation Plan Review
- Approval of August 30, 2021 meeting minutes
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes
The Burlington City Council approved the mayor's signature on the CIRSA 2022 Preliminary Contribution Quotation unanimously. The council also reviewed the proposed 2022 Compensation Plan, which includes raises between zero and 3.5 percent based on performance, with 2 percent for cost of living and up to 1.5 percent for performance. No public comment or public hearing was held, and no unfinished business was discussed.
- Approved August 30, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's signature on CIRSA 2022 Preliminary Contribution Quotation (unanimous)
- Reviewed 2022 Compensation Plan with performance-based raises of 0-3.5% (no vote taken)
City Council
The City Council will consider Ordinance 961 to appropriate American Rescue Plan funds for various departments, including police training and fire equipment. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2020 Audit Report and a decision on pest control contract bids.
- Ordinance 961: Appropriation of $358,804.80 from American Rescue Plan Funds for police, fire, and airport revenue loss
- Award of pest control bid (staff recommends AJ Pest Control & Fumigation)
- Renewal of liquor store license for Hines Family Investments LLC (Lincoln Liquors)
- Presentation of the Virtual 2020 Audit Report
The Burlington City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 961, appropriating funds for the 2021 budget year, and also approved a liquor license renewal for Lincoln Liquors and awarded a pest control bid to AJ Pest Control & Fumigation. The council heard a draft of the 2020 audit report and a financial update showing a 162.3% increase in fund balances.
- Approved Ordinance 961 for 2021 budget appropriations (unanimous)
- Approved liquor store license renewal for Hines Family Investments LLC, dba Lincoln Liquors (unanimous)
- Awarded pest control bid to AJ Pest Control & Fumigation for $6,811.20 (unanimous)
- Approved August 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Old Town's application for a special events liquor license for Pioneer Days (Aug 20-22), approve a daycare special review for Becky Gramm at 1263 Senter Ave., and review the 2021 Second Quarter Financial Report. The agenda also includes consent items and department reports.
- Public hearing and approval of Old Town's special events liquor license for Pioneer Days, Aug 20-22
- Daycare special review for Becky Gramm at 1263 Senter Ave.
- Review of 2021 Second Quarter Financial Report showing $754,052.75 net revenue over expenditures
- Approval of July 26 meeting minutes
The Burlington City Council approved the July 26 meeting minutes, a special events liquor license for Old Town Museum's Pioneer Days, and a daycare special review for Becky Gramm at 1263 Senter Ave. All motions passed unanimously. The 2021 Second Quarter Financial Report was reviewed but no action was taken.
- Approved July 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Old Town Museum's Special Events Liquor License Permit for Pioneer Days (unanimous)
- Approved daycare special review for Becky Gramm at 1263 Senter Ave (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council is meeting to consider a special events liquor license for the Burlington Wrestling Association, award a bid for the Drain Pan Replacement Project, and approve the 2022 budget calendar. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the liquor permit, reports from city departments, and council comments.
- Public hearing and approval of Burlington Wrestling Association's special events liquor license permit
- Award bid for Drain Pan Replacement Project; two bids received: JARCCO Construction at $171,310 and Aeschliman Construction at $61,125
- Approval of 2022 Budget Calendar
- City received $394,619.12 of $789,238 in American Rescue Plan funds; $345,449.60 in expenditures previously approved
- COVID-19 Delta variant confirmed in Kit Carson County; vaccination clinics available
The Burlington City Council unanimously approved the Burlington Wrestling Association's special events liquor license permit, awarded the Drain Pan Replacement Project to Aeschliman Construction for $61,125, and approved the 2022 Budget Calendar. All votes were unanimous with one council member absent.
- Approved July 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Burlington Wrestling Association's Special Events Liquor License Permit (unanimous)
- Awarded Drain Pan Replacement Project to Aeschliman Construction for $61,125 (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Budget Calendar (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council will consider several routine approvals, including liquor license renewals for two businesses, a temporary premises modification for The Dish Room, and signatures on federal airport grant documents. They will also discuss how to disperse American Rescue Plan funds. The meeting includes an executive session for negotiation strategy.
- Liquor license renewal for D&D Liquor LLC, dba Davis & Davis Liquor
- Hotel and restaurant liquor license renewal for Country Boy Productions LTD, dba The Dish Room
- Temporary modification of premises for The Dish Room to extend licensed area to parking lot
- Approval of mayor's signature on SF-424 for $32,000 Airport Rescue Grant
- Approval of Notice of Award for $174,802.70 airport pavement maintenance to American Road Maintenance
The Burlington City Council unanimously approved a plan to spend $345,449.60 of the city's American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, leaving about $49,000 for future use. The council also approved liquor license renewals for D&D Liquor LLC and The Dish Room, a temporary premises extension for The Dish Room, and authorized the mayor's signature on federal grant documents for airport operating costs and pavement maintenance. All decisions were made without discussion or public comment.
- Approved June 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved liquor store license renewal for D&D Liquor LLC (unanimous)
- Approved hotel/restaurant liquor license renewal for The Dish Room (unanimous)
- Approved temporary premises extension for The Dish Room to include outside areas (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's signature on Airport Rescue Grant Program application (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's signature on Notice of Award for airport pavement maintenance (unanimous)
- Approved $345,449.60 in ARP fund expenditures (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council is meeting to handle routine renewals, including two liquor licenses, and to discuss several items: a federal airport grant application, Xcel Energy's Colorado Power Pathway transmission project, and a draft intergovernmental agreement for the E-911 board. The agenda also includes an executive session for negotiation strategy.
- Liquor license renewal for D&D Liquor LLC, dba Davis & Davis Liquor
- Hotel and restaurant liquor license renewal for Country Boy Productions LTD, dba The Dish Room
- Approval of mayor's signature on SF-424 application for $32,000 Airport Rescue Grant for operating costs
- Discussion on Xcel Energy's Colorado Power Pathway, a $1.7 billion transmission project
- Review of draft Intergovernmental Agreement for Kit Carson County E-911 Authority
The Burlington City Council met on June 28, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no official business was transacted. The meeting was informally adjourned after discussion of an Airport Rescue Grant application, Excel's Colorado Power Pathway, and the E911 Board. No votes or decisions were made.
- No decisions were made due to lack of quorum.
- No business was transacted at the meeting.
- The meeting was informally adjourned.
City Council
The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on whether to allow a multi-family dwelling at 2182 Martin Avenue, currently zoned I-1 Light Industrial, via a variance request. They will also discuss American Rescue Plan funding, ballot initiative petition process, and mid-year salary increases. The meeting includes consent agenda approval of prior minutes and an executive session for negotiations.
- Public hearing on variance for 8-unit multi-family dwelling at 2182 Martin Avenue in I-1 zone
- Discussion on American Rescue Plan funding ($789,238.23 allocated to Burlington)
- Discussion on mid-year salary increase of 1.98% for all employees effective July 1, 2021
- Discussion on ballot initiative petition process
- Approval of May 24, 2021 meeting minutes
The Burlington City Council approved a 1.98% mid-year salary increase for regular city staff, effective July 1, 2021, after lifting a wage freeze imposed due to COVID-19. The council also unanimously approved a special review permit for a multi-family dwelling in an industrial zone at 2182 Martin Ave., with conditions to be negotiated. No action was taken on American Rescue Plan funding or ballot initiative petition discussions.
- Approved the May 24, 2021 meeting minutes as presented
- Approved by special review the construction of a multi-family dwelling in an industrial zone at 2182 Martin Ave., with setbacks and other terms to be negotiated
- Approved a 1.98% mid-year salary increase for regular city staff, effective July 1
- Moved into executive session for negotiations strategy, then reconvened and adjourned
City Council
The Burlington City Council is holding a combined meeting with Kit Carson County Commissioners to discuss new business items including approval of the mayor's signature on the airport Single Audit Engagement Letter, a presentation from the sheriff, E911 Authority, DOLA ARP funding opportunities, the comprehensive plan, the Burlington-Kit Carson County Airport, and marijuana. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, public comment, and department reports. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of Mayor's signature on Single Audit Engagement Letter (Airport)
- Presentation by KCC Sheriff Travis Belden
- Discussion of DOLA ARP funding opportunities
- Comprehensive Plan discussion
- Marijuana discussion
The Burlington City Council approved two items: the mayor's signature on a Single Audit Engagement Letter with Mayberry & Company, LLC, and a 60-month lease purchase agreement with CAT Financial for a 2021 CAT 920-14 loader. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting also included informational updates on E911, ARP funding, the comprehensive plan, airport conditions, and marijuana sales, but no formal decisions were made on those topics.
- Approved mayor's signature on Single Audit Engagement Letter with Mayberry & Company, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's signature on 60-month lease purchase agreement with CAT Financial for 2021 CAT 920-14 loader (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council will consider issuing a special events liquor license to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce for summer events and approving a resolution adopting the Northeast Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. A public hearing on the liquor license may occur if objections are filed by 4 p.m. on May 10. The council will also hear reports from city departments and council members.
- Special events liquor license for Chamber of Commerce (June 19, July 4)
- Resolution 2021-02 adopting Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Public hearing possible on liquor license if objections filed
- Council comments from mayor and members
- Reports from city administrator and clerk
The Burlington City Council approved special events liquor license permits for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce's summer events at Parmer Park, including Celebration of Summer on June 19 and Red, White & Brew on July 4. The council also approved the mayor's signature on Resolution 2021-02 adopting the Northeast Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved special events liquor license permits for Burlington Chamber of Commerce summer events at Parmer Park (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's signature on Resolution 2021-02 adopting Northeast Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
- Approved April 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council will review bids for a new aerial bucket truck for the electric department, hear a presentation on a marijuana dispensary, approve a liquor license renewal, and receive updates on capital projects and first-quarter finances. The meeting also includes approval of the April 12 minutes and department reports.
- Review of bids for aerial bucket truck: Altec $133,576, Terex $151,769, Burlington Ford $138,770; staff recommends Burlington Ford
- Cody Adolf — marijuana dispensary presentation
- Approval of liquor license renewal for Century Lanes LLC
- First Quarter Financial Report: net revenue over expenditures $182,540.68
- Capital projects update
The Burlington City Council unanimously approved the bid for an aerial bucket truck to Burlington Ford and renewed the tavern liquor license for Century Lanes LLC. A presentation on a medical marijuana dispensary was given, but no action was taken. All other items were routine, including approval of prior minutes and financial reports.
- Awarded aerial bucket truck bid to Burlington Ford (unanimous)
- Approved tavern liquor license renewal for Century Lanes LLC (unanimous)
- Approved April 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council will consider adopting Resolution 2021-01, which would allow a high school student to keep up to 10 hens at 153 17th Street for educational purposes for 14 months. The council will also hear a request from the Chamber of Commerce to hold summer events at Parmer Park. The agenda includes consent items, public comment, and department reports.
- Resolution 2021-01: allow up to 10 hens at 153 17th St. for 14 months for educational project
- Chamber of Commerce request to hold summer events at Parmer Park
- Approval of March 29, 2021 meeting minutes
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
- No public hearings scheduled
The Burlington City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-01, permitting the keeping of certain fowl within city limits for educational purposes at 153 17th St. for up to 14 months. The council also unanimously approved the Chamber of Commerce's use of Parmer Park for two summer events, and approved the mayor pro tem's signature on a letter allowing the Medical Clinic at 291 15th St. to continue operating without a special review permit.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-01 allowing fowl at 153 17th St. for educational purposes (unanimous)
- Approved Chamber of Commerce use of Parmer Park for Celebration of Summer (June 18-19) and Red, White & Brew (July 4) (unanimous)
- Approved mayor pro tem's signature on letter to The Excelsior Group, LLC allowing Medical Clinic to continue operating without special review permit (unanimous)
- Approved March 29, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council will consider an exception to allow chickens in town, award several bids for equipment and improvements, and discuss the Xcel Energy fuel charge adjustment that will add $21.70 per month to electric bills. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, public comment, and reports from city departments.
- Consider exception to ordinance to allow chickens in town
- Award bid for Lifetime tables and carts to Webstaurant ($10,993.15)
- Award bid for walnut folding tables to Webstaurant ($1,740.62)
- Award bid for baseball/softball scoreboards (lowest bid $7,483.50 from Imperatives)
- Discussion on Xcel Energy fuel charge adjustment: $304,363.41 FCA, $21.70/month per account
The Burlington City Council approved a one-time variance allowing Ephrem Gramm to keep up to 10 chickens at 153 17th Street until May 2022 for an educational project. The council also awarded bids to Webstaurant for Lifetime tables and classroom tables, to Nevco Sports for baseball/softball scoreboards, to CEM for a pool vacuum, and to Plains Heating & Air Conditioning for a library HVAC system. Additionally, the council authorized the mayor's signature on a memorandum of understanding with the county for community center use during emergencies. No motions were made on Xcel Energy fuel charge adjustments or fire department ladder truck equipment funding.
- Approved a one-time variance for Ephrem Gramm to raise up to 10 chickens at 153 17th Street until May 2022.
- Awarded bid to Webstaurant for Lifetime tables and table/chair racks.
- Awarded bid to Webstaurant for classroom tables.
- Awarded bid to Nevco Sports, Inc. for baseball/softball scoreboards at the middle school.
- Awarded bid to CEM for a remote control commercial vacuum for the swimming pool.
- Awarded bid to Plains Heating & Air Conditioning for the library HVAC system.
- Authorized the mayor's signature on a Memorandum of Understanding with the county for community center use during emergency events.
- Approved the March 8, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.
City Council
The Burlington City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and new business items. The main actions are approving a liquor license renewal, several service agreements, and awarding multiple bids for tree trimming, equipment, and grounds maintenance. The agenda also includes reports from city departments and council comments.
- Hotel & Restaurant liquor license renewal for Restaurant Panaderia Mexico Inc.
- Direct Services Contract with ECCOG for senior services under the Older Americans Act
- Display and Services Agreement with Tri-State Fireworks, Inc. for July 4 fireworks display at Burlington High School, $12,500
- Service agreement with K.C. Electric Assn. to serve L & L Ranches, Inc. on property outside city limits
- Award tree trimming bid; staff recommends Asplundh at $126,870 for full project
The Burlington City Council approved a liquor license renewal for Restaurant Panaderia Mexico Inc., contracts for senior services, fireworks, and electric service, and awarded multiple bids for equipment and services. The council also tabled a bucket truck bid. All decisions were made unanimously except where noted.
- Approved Hotel & Restaurant liquor license renewal for Restaurant Panaderia Mexico Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's signature on Direct Services Contract with ECCOG for senior services (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's signature on Display and Services Agreement with Tri-State Fireworks, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved service agreement with K.C. Electric Assn. for energy to new construction site (unanimous)
- Awarded tree trimming bid to Asplundh for 16-week option (unanimous)
- Awarded 60" mower bid to Front Range Kubota for Kubota Z781KWTI-60 (unanimous)
- Awarded 66" mower bid to S & E Sales for Dixie Chopper Xcaliber 3566KW (unanimous)
- Tabled bucket truck bid award
City Council
The Burlington City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve minutes from Feb. 8, 2021. The main new business item is the distribution and review of departmental goal charts. Department heads will give reports, and council members will offer comments. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Approval of Feb. 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Distribution and review of departmental goal charts
- Reports from city departments including Administrator, Clerk, Treasurer, Police, and Airport
- Council comments from all members
The Burlington City Council met on February 22, 2021, and approved the minutes from the February 8 meeting unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the council discussed departmental goal charts, fuel purchases, tax revenue reports, and a possible marijuana dispensary policy change, but took no action on these items.
- Approved February 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council will consider approving the mayor's signature on a $250,000 state grant for airfield pavement maintenance. The grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation requires a $27,778 local match. The council will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes approving the January 25 meeting minutes.
- Approval of mayor's signature on $250,000 CDOT grant for Airfield Pavement Maintenance
- Grant requires $27,778 local match from the city
- Consent agenda includes approval of January 25 meeting minutes
- Meeting held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions
The Burlington City Council approved the mayor's signature on a grant award letter from CDOT for airfield pavement maintenance at the Burlington Kit Carson County Airport. The $277,778 grant includes $250,000 from CDOT and a $27,778 local match split between city and county. The council also approved the January 25 meeting minutes and discussed a potential city fire code.
- Approved January 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's signature on Grant Award Letter for Airfield Pavement Maintenance (unanimous)
City Council
The Burlington City Council will consider approving several intergovernmental agreements with Kit Carson County, including a $100,000 dispatch service contract, a public health merger, and MOUs for NAVAID and VA clinic services. The council will also vote on a temporary liquor license for CF Altitude LLC and appoint Nathaniel Hill as Chief of Police. The meeting will be held remotely due to COVID-19.
- Approval of mayor's signature on Dispatch Service Agreement with Kit Carson County ($100,000 for 2021)
- Approval of mayor's signature on Intergovernmental Agreement to Merge Public Health Agencies
- Approval of mayor's signature on NAVAID MOU between Kit Carson County and City
- Approval of mayor's signature on VA Clinic MOU between Kit Carson County and City
- Appointment of Nathaniel Hill as Chief of Police