Burlington public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Burlington City Council will vote on the 2025 budget and a property tax levy of 8.6 mills to raise $418,245.73. They will also consider supplemental appropriations of $600,000 for pool and street repairs and $65,000 for the Tourism and Promotional Fund. Additionally, a retail liquor license renewal for Tequilas Grill is up for approval.
- Adoption of 2025 budget via Ordinance 996 and appropriation of funds via Ordinance 997
- Property tax levy of 8.6 mills for 2025 generating $418,245.73 (Ordinance 995)
- Supplemental appropriation of $600,000 for swimming pool reparations and street repair (Ordinance 993)
- Supplemental appropriation of $65,000 to the Tourism and Promotional Fund (Ordinance 994)
- Retail liquor license renewal for Tequilas Restaurant Inc., DBA Tequilas Grill
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a special events permit for the Prairie Heritage Arts Association to hold a New Year's Eve event with liquor sales at the Community Center. Unfinished business includes continued discussion on the proposed 2025 budget. The Council will also consider approval of two contracts: a cash lease of farm land near the airport to Galen Travis, and an agreement with Triple H Enterprises for residential waste collection. Consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Special Events Permit for Prairie Heritage Arts Association for December 31 event with liquor sales
- Discussion on proposed 2025 Budget (unfinished business)
- Consider approval of Cash Lease of Farm Land near airport (473 acres, $35/acre, 8-year term to Galen Travis)
- Consider approval of Agreement for Collection and Disposal of Residential Waste with Triple H Enterprises
- Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and discuss the proposed 2025 Budget. The body is also considering a contract for a light plant substation update.
- Public hearing for the proposed 2025 Budget
- Proposed contract award to Great Southwestern Construction Company Inc. for $220,089.03 for the Light Plant Substation Update Project
- Retail liquor license renewals for Corner Market, Love’s Travel Stop #644, The Post Bar and Grill, and Chen Vuong Thai
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the proposed 2025 Budget and consider several administrative approvals. The body is also reviewing a liquor license renewal and a recycling association agreement.
- Proposed 2025 Budget discussions
- Retail Liquor License Renewal Application for BLT Liquor Investments LLC dba Burlington Liquors
- Mayberry & Company engagement and client representation letter
- South East & East Central Recycling Association agreement
City Council
The City Council will review a proposed ordinance regarding dangerous buildings and structures. The ordinance would establish methods for requiring repairs, evacuations, or demolitions of structures that endanger public safety.
- Review of proposed ordinance regarding dangerous structures
City Council
The City Council is reviewing bids for a new street sweeper. The meeting also includes updates on the 2024 Street Project, the progress of the 'Building Burlington' Comprehensive Plan, and the status of the 2023 independent audit.
- Review of street sweeper bids ranging from $235,240 to $372,226
- Update on 'Building Burlington' Comprehensive Plan survey results
- Timeline for 2024 Street Project on Webster Avenue and Fay Street
- Status update on the 2023 independent audit