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Burlington public meetings in 2025

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

Wed Dec 17, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to discuss wastewater facility loan application

The City Council will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation from JVA Engineering regarding a loan application for a new wastewater treatment facility. The council will also consider contracts for land use and building code updates and a liquor license renewal.

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✓ Decided: City approves purchase of three vacant lots on Martin Ave & 14th St

The council unanimously approved the Mayor's signature on the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement for three vacant lots at Martin Avenue and 14th Street. The council also unanimously approved the renewal of ALTA #6142's fermented malt beverage and wine liquor license, and adopted the 2026 City Council meeting schedule. The agenda and consent agenda were each approved unanimously.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve water and sewer rate hikes effective Jan 1 2026

At the regular meeting, the council will hold a public hearing on a special event permit for the Prairie Cultural Revitalization on Dec 31 at the Burlington Community & Education Center, consider a renewal of a liquor license for Tequila’s Grill, and review a direct service contract with the East Central Council of Local Governments for senior and transit services. The council will also vote on multiple ordinances, including water and wastewater rate increases (Ordinances 1004 and 1005) and appropriations for the 2026 budget.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts 2026 budget and approves water and wastewater rate hikes

The council unanimously approved the 2026 municipal budget and adopted ordinances raising water and wastewater rates. It also approved a special event permit for Prairie Cultural Revitalization, renewed a liquor license for Tequila’s Grill, and authorized several funding contracts and appropriations.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Council

Council adopts Ordinance 1003 cutting school distance for hotel/restaurant liquor licenses

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 1003, which proposes reducing the required distance from a school for new hotel and restaurant liquor licenses. Council will also consider a new hotel & restaurant liquor license application for RTVLA & Sons LLC (The Cougar Den) at 460 14th St. Additional agenda items include review of the proposed 2026 city budget and consideration of contracts for LJA Aviation planning and engineering services.

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✓ Decided: Council approved ordinance reducing school distance for new liquor licenses

The Burlington City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 1003, lowering the required distance from a school from 500 to 300 feet for hotel and restaurant liquor licenses. The council also unanimously approved a new hotel and restaurant liquor license for RTVLA & Sons LLC (The Cougar Den) at 460 14th St. Additionally, the council unanimously approved the LJA Aviation Airport Planning Services and Airport Engineering Services contracts.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to hold public hearing on 2026 budget

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the 2026 budget and a separate hearing regarding land use for recreational vehicle spaces. The body will also consider liquor license renewals for three local businesses.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects RV space exception at 938 Cessna St (4-1 vote)

The council voted 4-1 to reject the special exception allowing 16 temporary RV spaces at 938 Cessna St in the I‑2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District. It unanimously approved renewal applications for liquor licenses for Love’s Travel Stop #644, Burlington Liquors, and The Post Bar & Grill. The meeting agenda and October 13 minutes were also approved unanimously.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Council

Council adopts ordinance cutting school distance for hotel/restaurant liquor licenses

The Burlington City Council will consider several items, including renewing two liquor licenses, adopting an ordinance that reduces the required distance from a school for hotel and restaurant liquor licenses from 500 to 300 feet, and reviewing a zoning application for 16 RV sites at 938 Cessna St. with a public hearing set for November 10, 2025. The council will also examine draft water and wastewater study data and proposed rate changes, and discuss a budget update.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved two liquor license renewals

The council approved the renewal of a hotel & restaurant liquor license for Chen Vuong Thai Inc. and a fermented malt beverage & wine liquor license for Corner Market 65 LLC, both unanimously. Council members informally agreed to keep the school‑distance requirement at 300 feet for hotel & restaurant liquor licenses and scheduled a public hearing on the ordinance for November 24. A public hearing on a special exception for 16 temporary RV spaces at 938 Cessna St. was set for November 10.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss ordinance reducing 500‑ft liquor license distance restriction

The Burlington City Council will discuss creating an ordinance to lower the 500‑foot distance restriction for a new hotel and restaurant liquor license. Other items include a special zoning exception for two temporary RV spaces at 1166 Webster Ave, awarding a pest‑control contract, selecting an airport engineering consultant, and approving a special event liquor permit for the Old Town Museum winter events.

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✓ Decided: Council informally agreed to reduce liquor license distance from 500 to 300 feet

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including the September 29 minutes. Council informally agreed to reduce the required distance for a hotel and restaurant liquor license from 500 feet to 300 feet, and the city attorney will draft an ordinance for a public hearing on Nov. 24. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 10:00 p.m.

Mon Sep 29, 2025

City Council

Council to consider special zoning review for two temporary RV spaces at 1166 Webster Ave

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special zoning exception to allow two temporary recreational vehicle spaces at 1166 Webster Avenue. The council will also act on several new‑business items, including awarding a pest‑control contract, approving an airport engineering consultant, granting a liquor permit for the Old Town Museum’s 2025 winter events, and reviewing the draft 2026 Capital Improvement Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a special exception for two temporary RV spaces at 1166 Webster Ave

The council voted unanimously to approve a special exception allowing two temporary recreational vehicle (RV) spaces at 1166 Webster Avenue in the I‑1 Light Industrial zone. They also unanimously awarded the 2025‑2026 pest control contract to AJ Pest Control and Fumigation for $7,740, approved LJA Engineers as the airport engineering consultant, and granted a special event liquor permit for the Old Town Museum’s December 2025 winter events. The council accepted Kindra Mulch’s nomination to the Burlington Housing Authority Board and informally agreed to incorporate the draft 2026 Capital Improvement Plan into the upcoming budget. Council members set the next meeting to start at 5:30 p.m. with a work session and noted Councilmember Troy Hinkhouse will resign before the 2026 election.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

City Council approves 2024 audit and $15,500 tourism fund transfer

The Burlington City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the 2024 Financial Audit report and a $15,500 appropriation to the Tourism and Promotional Fund. They also discussed street resurfacing projects, wastewater treatment plant planning, and strategic priorities for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Council swore in two municipal judges and scheduled a public hearing on RV zoning

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. They swore in Kara Stevens and Deni Eiring, Esq. as municipal court judges. A public hearing was set for September 29, 2025 to review a special zoning request for two temporary RV sites. Council members also agreed unanimously to move forward with an appraisal of industrial park land for a potential recycling plant and then adjourned the meeting.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve emergency budget ordinances and hear audit report

The Burlington City Council will meet to approve two emergency budget ordinances for excess expenses in 2024 and receive the 2024 audit report. Public comment and a public hearing are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $15,500 transfer to Tourism and Promotional Fund

The council approved the meeting agenda after removing items 9B and 9C. It unanimously accepted the 2024 financial audit report and Management Discussion and Analysis. The council renumbered and approved an ordinance to move $15,500 from the General Fund to the Tourism and Promotional Fund. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to review 2024 audit and discuss daily sirens

The City Council will receive a presentation of the 2024 audit from independent auditor Tim Mayberry and accountant Lorraine Trotter. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding daily sirens and reports from city departments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $15,500 transfer to Tourism fund

The council unanimously approved the 2024 financial audit report and its management discussion analysis. They also unanimously approved a renumbered ordinance (now Ordinance 1002) to appropriate $15,500 from the General Fund to the Tourism and Promotional Fund. The agenda and consent items were approved without dissent and the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to discuss water and wastewater rate increases

The City Council will hold a planning discussion on rate increases to fund a new wastewater treatment facility. The body will also consider a grant application for the Parmer Park Recreational Complex Phase 2 Project.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved grant support for Parmer Park Phase 2

The Burlington City Council approved Resolution 2025-1 to support the grant application for Phase 2 of the Parmer Park Recreational Complex. It also appointed two municipal court judges, approved special event liquor permits for the Burlington Wrestling Association and the Old Town Museum, and entered an executive session on a personnel matter. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to discuss water and wastewater rate changes

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss changes to water and wastewater rates. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council rescinded water and wastewater rate increase ordinances

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then voted to rescind Ordinances 999 and 1000, returning water and wastewater billing to previous rates. The council also moved into executive session for legal advice and adjourned the meeting, each by unanimous vote.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider liquor license renewal for Lincoln Liquors

The City Council will meet to discuss new business and receive reports from city departments. The primary action item is the consideration of a retail liquor license renewal.

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✓ Decided: Retail liquor license renewal approved unanimously

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 14, 2025, both by unanimous vote. The council also approved the Retail Liquor License Renewal Application for Hines Family Investments LLC dba Lincoln Liquors, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. by unanimous vote.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to consider liquor license renewals and judge vacancy

The City Council will meet to discuss the filling of a Municipal Court Judge position and review the May financial report. The body is also considering the renewal of two retail liquor licenses.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved two retail liquor license renewals

The council approved the meeting agenda and the June 9 minutes without opposition. It then unanimously approved the retail liquor license renewal for Country Boy Productions LLC dba The Dish Room and for D & D Liquor LLC dba Davis & Davis Liquor. The city administrator announced a vacancy for the Municipal Court Judge position and the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to hold strategic planning work session

The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss strategic planning. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Burlington City Council holds work session, no action taken

The Burlington City Council met for a work session on July 9, 2025, with all members present. The agenda included strategic planning, but no action was taken and no minutes were recorded. No members of the public attended.

Mon Jun 30, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider liquor license renewals for two local businesses

The City Council will review renewal applications for retail liquor licenses. The meeting also includes reports from city departments regarding infrastructure, airport operations, and internet service expansion.

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✓ Decided: Council lacked quorum; no business was conducted

Mayor Greg Swiatkowski called the meeting to order, but four council members were absent, resulting in no quorum. Because a quorum was not present, the council could not conduct business, and no decisions were made.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider updates to utility deposits and penalties

The City Council will discuss proposed updates to City Code Chapter 13.02 regarding electric, water, sewer, and trash deposits and penalties. This includes a proposed ordinance concerning non-payment, reconnections, and liens on premises. The council will also review a proposed City of Burlington Purchasing Policy.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopts ordinance tightening utility penalties

The council approved Ordinance 1001, amending Title 13, Chapter 13.02 to change penalties for non‑payment and add sections preventing disconnection and allowing liens on premises. The new City of Burlington Purchasing Policy, which raises purchasing thresholds, was also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑1 vote.

Tue May 27, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to award 2025 Street Project bid

The City Council is meeting to award a bid for the 2025 Street Project involving concrete and asphalt. Members will also discuss updates to city code regarding utility deposits and penalties.

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✓ Decided: Council awarded $94,350, $270,000, and $661,013 street project contracts

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 12, 2025. It also unanimously awarded the 2025 Street Project bids to Aeschliman Construction, LLC for curb and gutter work, Skarco Designs, LLC for an intersection rebuild, and Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc. for asphalt work. A proposed update to City Code Chapter 13.02 was discussed but no action was taken.

Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider water and wastewater rate increases

The City Council will discuss and consider the approval of two ordinances to increase water and sewer service rates. The body will also hold a public hearing and consider a special events permit for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved water‑rate changes, sewer charges and a summer event permit

The council approved the meeting agenda and the April 28 minutes without opposition. It granted a Special Event Permit for the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Summer on June 14, 2025. The council also approved Ordinance 999, revising water service rates, and Ordinance 1000, revising sewer service charges. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Council

Council to review proposed water rate increases through 2030

The Burlington City Council will review proposed Ordinance 999, which sets multi-year water rate increases from July 2025 through 2030, and proposed Ordinance 1000. They will also award bids for three Public Works pickup truck leases, consider a retail liquor license renewal for Century Lanes LLC, and read a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Month.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved three public‑works pickup contracts

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda without opposition. It awarded three pickup lease bids to Burlington Ford and Vince's GM Center, approved Century Lanes LLC's retail liquor license renewal, and adopted a proclamation naming May Mental Health Month. No action was taken on water or wastewater rate increase ordinances.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to consider approval of Comprehensive and Parks and Recreation Plans

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve the final drafts of the Burlington Comprehensive Plan and the Parks and Recreation Plan. The meeting includes standard reports from city departments and council members.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopts Burlington Comprehensive Plan and Parks & Recreation Plan

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, both by unanimous vote. It then adopted the Burlington Comprehensive Plan and the Parks and Recreation Plan, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. by a unanimous motion.

Mon Mar 31, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss final Comprehensive Plan, Parks Plan, and consider $125,245 airport contract

The Burlington City Council will discuss the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan and the Parks and Recreation Plan. Two new business items require approval: an amendment to an airport engineering contract for $125,245 and a revised farmland lease with Galan Travis. The consent agenda includes approval of the March 10 meeting minutes. No public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved $87,699 airport contract change and farm lease

The council approved the mayor’s signature on an amendment to Task Order C for the airport project. They approved a $87,699 contract change order with Skarco LLC for a concrete pavement upcharge. They approved a revised cash lease of approximately 473 acres with tenant Galen Travis at $35 per acre for a five‑year term. They also approved the city’s application to DOLA for a Tier 1 Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund grant for wastewater. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Mar 10, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to consider weed control bids and senior services contract

The City Council will discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan and review the January 2025 financial summary. The body is deciding on the award for 2025 fertilizer and weed control bids and the approval of a direct services contract for senior services and transit.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews draft Comprehensive Plan, awards K-Lawn bids

The Burlington City Council reviewed the first draft of the Comprehensive Plan, with final revisions due by March 31. They awarded the 2025 Fertilizer & Weed Control and Bareground bids to K-Lawn for $19,731.57, and approved the 2025 ECCOG Direct Services Contract for Title III & FTA Funds. The January 2025 Financial Summary was presented. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Feb 24, 2025

City Council

Council receives department updates on comprehensive plan, street projects, and pool renovations

The Burlington City Council's regular meeting on February 24, 2025, has a consent agenda (minutes from Feb 10) and no new business items. The council will hear reports from city departments, including a detailed administrator's summary covering the comprehensive plan adoption timeline, the 2025 street project, swimming pool renovations, and the TA development site plan review. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Ordinance 998 for real property exchange

The Burlington City Council approved Ordinance 998, which authorizes the exchange of real property for services, allowing the title company to close a previously approved real estate transaction. The vote was unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the amended agenda and consent agenda.

Mon Feb 10, 2025

City Council

Burlington City Council to review 2024 preliminary financial reports

The City Council will meet to review preliminary financial reports for 2024. The meeting also includes standard reports from the city administrator, clerk, and public works department.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews preliminary 2024 financial report, city financially sound

The council reviewed the preliminary 2024 financial report, noting the city is financially sound with an 8-month reserve. No formal action was taken on the report. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda and consent agenda approvals.

Mon Jan 27, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on $27,838 airport maintenance contract, discuss Main St. land buy

The Burlington City Council will consider approving a $27,838 annual maintenance services order for the Kit Carson County Airport and discuss a potential land acquisition to enhance Main Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve the January 13 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Council approves aviation maintenance order and discusses land purchase

The Burlington City Council approved the Mayor's signature on a DBT Transportation Aviation Support and Maintenance Series Order Summary. They also discussed a potential land acquisition on Main Street at 14th Street and Martin Avenue, agreeing to pursue it, but no formal motion was made. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no public comment or unfinished business.

Mon Jan 13, 2025

City Council

Council to consider liquor license renewal and 2025 meeting schedule

The City Council will meet to discuss a retail liquor license renewal and the 2025 meeting schedule. The body will also consider approving the Mayor's signature on an audit engagement letter with Mayberry & Company.

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✓ Decided: Council approves liquor license renewal, audit letter, 2025 meeting schedule

The Burlington City Council unanimously approved the retail liquor license renewal for CF Altitude dba Alta #6142, authorized the Mayor's signature on the audit engagement letter with Mayberry and Company, and approved the 2025 City Council Schedule of Meetings. No public comment, public hearing, or unfinished business were on the agenda. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.