Burlington public meetings in 2024

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

The Burlington City Council unanimously approved the 2025 budget and related ordinances, including a property tax levy, appropriations for the pool and street projects, and the tourism fund. The council also renewed the retail liquor license for Tequilas Grill. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Approved Retail Liquor License Renewal for Tequilas Grill (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 993 for additional 2024 budget appropriations (pool and street projects) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 994 for additional 2024 tourism and promotional fund appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 995 levying 2024 general property taxes for 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 996 adopting the 2025 city budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 997 appropriating funds for 2025 budget year (unanimous)

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 meet for a regular session and a work session. The primary focus of the work session is to review the draft of the proposed 2025 Budget.

• Work session to review draft of proposed 2025 Budget

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to operate a home esthetics business. The body will also review a 2023 audit and discuss the 2025 budget and compensation plans.

• Public hearing for home esthetics business petition at 280 Pomeroy Street
• Agreement with FAA for flight inspection of REILs/MIRLs at Kit Carson County Airport estimated at $15,866.28
• Presentation of 2023 Audit by Mayberry & Company
• Approval of 2025 Budget calendar
• Discussion of 2025 Compensation Plan

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing and then consider approving revised Ordinance 990, which amends Title 8 (Health and Safety) to add building inspectors, define abandoned and dangerous buildings, and update nuisance abatement procedures. Other new business includes approving an updated lease for the Burlington Scout Center, awarding a pest control contract, and reviewing the 2025 CIRSA property/liability insurance premium quote.

• Public hearing on revised Ordinance 990 amending building and nuisance codes
• Consideration of approval of revised Ordinance 990
• Approval of mayor's signature on updated Burlington Scout Center lease agreement
• Award of pest control bid
• Consideration of mayor's signature on 2025 CIRSA insurance premium quote

The Burlington City Council unanimously approved revised Ordinance 990, which amends Title 8 to add building inspector provisions, define abandoned and dangerous buildings, and extend abatement time to 90 days. The council also approved the mayor's signature on the Scout Center lease, awarded a pest control bid, and approved the 2025 CIRSA insurance quote. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Approved revised Ordinance 990 amending Title 8 (unanimous)
• Approved mayor's signature on Burlington Scout Center lease (unanimous)
• Awarded pest control bid to AJ Pest Control and Fumigation for $7,740 with 12% prepayment discount (unanimous)
• Approved mayor's signature on 2025 CIRSA property/liability insurance quote (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to operate a vinyl printing and design business in a residential zone. Council members will also review a real estate contract for property in the Carousel Court annexation and a franchise agreement with Vyve.

• Public hearing for a home business permit for a vinyl printing and design business at 345 6th St.
• Real estate contract for Lot 7, Block 4, Carousel Courts Subdivision from Daniel W. Grinnan
• Proposed property purchase payment: City to install curb and gutters on Rose Pony Way and Jasmine Street by Jan 1, 2025, and on Indian Pony Way and Circle Drive by Jan 1, 2026
• Review of Vyve franchise agreement

The Burlington City Council approved a Certificate of Zoning for a vinyl printing and design home business at 345 6th St., after a public hearing with no objections. The council also approved a real estate contract for the Carousel Court annexation and a cable franchise agreement with Eagle Broadband Investments (Vyve). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Certificate of Zoning for home business at 345 6th St. (unanimous)
• Approved Real Estate Contract for Carousel Court annexation property (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Broadband Cable Franchise Agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on a special events permit for a wrestling club fundraiser, then discuss and possibly approve Ordinance 990, which adds building inspector powers and definitions for abandoned and dangerous buildings. The council will also consider a real estate contract for property in the Carousel Court annexation.

• Public hearing and vote on Special Events Permit for Burlington Wrestling Club fundraiser on Aug. 30
• Discussion and potential approval of Ordinance 990 amending Title 8 to define abandoned/dangerous buildings and add building inspector authority
• Review and possible approval of a Real Estate Contract for property in the Carousel Court annexation

The council unanimously approved a Special Events Permit for a liquor license for the Burlington Wrestling Club's Aug. 30 event. It also approved amendments to Title 8 of the municipal code and set a public hearing for Sept. 9 on proposed Ordinance 990. A real estate contract for the Carousel Court annexation was removed from the agenda with no action.

• Approved Special Events Permit for Burlington Wrestling Club liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved Title 8 amendments and set Sept. 9 public hearing for Ordinance 990 (unanimous)
• Removed Carousel Court annexation real estate contract from agenda; no action taken

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to fill a vacant seat. The body will conduct interviews with two applicants and discuss the appointment of a member to the council.

• Interviews of council member applicants Terrill Bartels and Troy Hinkhouse
• Discussion and consideration of appointment to fill vacant council seat

The Burlington City Council held a special meeting to interview two applicants for a vacant council seat left by Lana Mireles, who resigned effective July 8, 2024. After interviews, the council voted unanimously to appoint Troy Hinkhouse to fill the seat, with the term expiring April 2026. Hinkhouse is scheduled to be sworn in at the August 12 meeting.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Appointed Troy Hinkhouse to fill vacant council seat (unanimous)
• Scheduled Hinkhouse swearing-in for August 12 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review proposed Ordinance 990 on dangerous buildings and a real estate contract for land from Carousel Court Subdivision in exchange for curb and gutter installation. During the regular meeting, they will hold a public hearing on a special events liquor permit for Old Town Museum's Pioneer Days, discuss Ordinance 990 as unfinished business, and consider approving the real estate contract.

• Proposed Ordinance 990 to require repair, vacation, or demolition of unsafe buildings
• Real estate contract with Daniel W. Grinnan for lots in Carousel Court Subdivision; buyer to install curbs and gutters on Rose Pony Way, Jasmine Street, Indian Pony Way, and Circle Drive
• Public hearing for special events liquor permit for Old Town Museum's Pioneer Days on Aug. 17
• Consent agenda includes approval of July 8 meeting minutes
• Council to discuss status of Ordinance 990 as unfinished business

The Burlington City Council voted unanimously to kill the proposed Ordinance 990 on dangerous buildings and directed staff to amend Title 8.08 of the municipal code and draft a new ordinance, with a public hearing scheduled for September 9. The council also approved a special events liquor permit for Old Town Museum's Pioneer Days and Winter Wonder Lights events. A real estate contract with Carousel Court Subdivision was removed from the agenda due to a contract mistake.

• Killed proposed Ordinance 990 on dangerous structures (unanimous)
• Directed staff to update Title 8.08 and draft a new ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on new ordinance for September 9
• Approved Special Events Permit for Old Town Museum liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved revised agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including July 8 minutes (unanimous)

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

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on a special events permit for the Chamber of Commerce's Celebration of Summer, consider approving a swimming pool improvement project, and review the April financial report. They will also award a bid for the airport's Runway End Identifier Lights project and approve related grant and contract documents.

• Public hearing for Special Events Permit for Celebration of Summer, June 15 at Parmer Park
• Consider approval of swimming pool improvement project
• Award REIL project bid to Pro Electrical Contractors, Inc.
• Approve CDOT Aeronautics Discretionary Aviation Grant Resolution for taxiway project
• Approve Amendment 1 to Task Order B for REIL project

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, with several new business items: discussing Black Hills Energy's clean heat regulations, approving a Mental Health Month proclamation, renewing the Burlington Gun Club lease, acquiring two police vehicles via municipal lease, and approving a swimming pool improvement project. The agenda also includes consent items, public comment, and department reports.

• Discussion with Black Hills Energy on clean heat regulations
• Proclamation declaring May 2024 as Mental Health Month
• Burlington Gun Club lease renewal (annual rent $1, term to Dec 31, 2030, with 10-year extension option)
• Acquisition of two 2024 Chevy Tahoes for police via municipal lease (options: GM Financial $59,982.08/yr or Government Leasing $59,671.00/yr for 3 years)
• Swimming pool improvement project based on Paddock Enterprises inspection report

City Council

The Burlington City Council will consider awarding two construction contracts: one for reconstructing Taxiway A at the airport (recommended at $4,387,027.65 to Skarco, LLC) and one for the 2024 Webster Avenue Phase 2 and Fay Street Roadway Improvement Project. The council will also handle routine reorganization, appointments, a liquor license renewal, and a gun club lease renewal.

• Award bid for Airport project (Taxiway A reconstruction, $4,387,027.65 to Skarco, LLC)
• Award bid for 2024 Webster Avenue Phase 2 and Fay Street Roadway Improvement Project
• Consider liquor license renewal for Restaurant Panaderia Mexico Inc.
• Review and consider approval of Burlington Gun Club lease renewal
• Reorganization of City Council: recognition of outgoing members, swearing in of new members, selection of Mayor Pro Tem

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to consider a special exception for a dog grooming business at 435 8th Street, hear a complaint against the police department, and review the January/February financial report. The agenda also includes consent items, department reports, and other routine business.

• Public hearing on special exception for dog grooming business at 435 8th Street
• Stephanie Clemans complaint against police department
• January/February Financial Report
• Consent agenda: minutes of March 25 meeting
• Reports from city departments

City Council

The Burlington City Council will consider approving a business incentive agreement for LSC Capital LLC, the future operator of a Ziggi's coffee franchise, and a special event permit for a wrestling fundraiser. They will also discuss a request to keep sheep for a 4-H project and approve an airport apron reseal task order.

• Business incentive agreement for LSC Capital LLC (Ziggi's franchise) — 50% reduction in city share of real and personal property taxes for 5 years
• Special event permit for Burlington Wrestling Association April 8 basketball fundraiser at Community & Activities Center
• Resolution 2024-05 to allow keeping sheep at 3216 Senter Ave. for 4-H project (6 months)
• Task order for airport apron reseal project
• Consent agenda: minutes of Feb. 26 and March 11 meetings

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 989 to annex the TA Travel Center Addition, two parcels totaling about 15.2 acres south of 650 S. Lincoln St., with Highway Commercial (C-2) zoning. The council will also award a bid for bareground treatment and fertilizer/weed control for 2024, approve resolutions for election judges and a polling place for the April 2 municipal election, and consider a resolution opposing illegal immigration. Department reports and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and Ordinance 989 to annex TA Travel Center Addition (1.116 acres and 14.080 acres) south of 650 S. Lincoln St., zoned C-2
• Award bid for Bareground Treatment and Fertilizer/Weed Control for 2024
• Resolution 2024-04 to appoint election judges and conduct polling place election for April 2, 2024 municipal election
• Resolution 2024-03 opposing entry, transportation, and settlement of illegal immigrants and undocumented persons in Burlington
• Consent agenda and public comment (3-minute limit)

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed annexation of the Maverik Store #0476 property near S. Lincoln Street and I-70, and consider Ordinance 987 to approve the annexation. The council will also discuss a separate TA truck stop annexation, consider Ordinance 988 to increase solid waste rates, and authorize a lease agreement with the Colorado State Patrol.

• Public hearing and Ordinance 987 for annexation of Maverik Store #0476, a 5,951 sq ft convenience store with fueling stations, near S. Lincoln St and I-70
• Discussion and Resolution 2024-02 to set a public hearing for the TA truck stop annexation south of 605 S. Lincoln St
• Ordinance 988 to set solid waste rates to reflect an increase
• Authorize city administrator to execute lease agreement with Colorado State Patrol via Docusign
• Consent agenda: approval of January 15 meeting minutes

City Council

The Burlington City Council will consider annexation petitions for two properties: Maverick Store #0476 at 450 S. Lincoln St. and the TA Travel Center Addition south of 605 S. Lincoln St. The council will review Resolution 2024-01, which finds the Maverick petition in substantial compliance and sets a public hearing for February 26, 2024. The TA Travel Center petition is also up for discussion, with a public hearing date to be determined.

• Annexation petition for Maverick Store #0476 at 450 S. Lincoln St., with Resolution 2024-01 setting a public hearing for Feb. 26, 2024
• Discussion of annexation petition for TA Travel Center Addition, a 15.20-acre parcel south of 605 S. Lincoln St.
• Both properties to be zoned Highway Commercial (C-2) if annexed
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes
• Consent agenda includes approval of Jan. 29, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Burlington City Council will consider approving two ordinances that add funds to the 2023 budget for the Tourism and Promotional Fund and the Solid Waste Fund, plus authorize the mayor's signature on a professional services agreement with JVA Inc. for wastewater treatment facility engineering. The agenda also includes consent agenda approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Ordinance 985: $59,000 supplemental appropriation for Tourism and Promotional Fund
• Ordinance 986: $12,000 supplemental appropriation for Solid Waste Fund
• Agreement for Professional Services with JVA Inc. for wastewater treatment facility (10% discount on hourly rates)

City Council

The Burlington City Council will consider several items at its regular meeting, including an amended ordinance for the 2023 mill levy certification, contracts for senior and transit services, and a planning contract. The agenda also includes public comment, reports from city departments, and a review of the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Ordinance No. 984-Amended for mill levy certification (8.6 mills, $421,564.66 budget)
• Direct Service Contract with East Central Council of Local Governments for Title III/UFTA funds (sponsor portion $11,844.02)
• Subcontract with East Central Council of Local Governments for FTA Section 5311 transportation (FY-2024)
• Engagement contract with RICK Planning & Design for comprehensive plan
• 2024 Calendar of Meetings review

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including an amended sales tax levy ordinance, approval of the mayor's signature on service contracts for senior and transportation programs, and a review of the 2024 meeting calendar. The agenda includes no consent items and a public comment period.

• Consider Ordinance No. 984-Amended for Sales Tax Levy Certification
• Approve Mayor's signature on 2024 Direct Service Contract with East Central Council of Local Governments' Area Agency on Aging & Outback Express for Title III/OAA funds
• Approve Mayor's signature on Subcontract with East Central Council of Local Governments' Outback Express, FTA Section 5311, FY-2024 Transportation
• Review 2024 Calendar of Meetings