Burlington public meetings in 2025

City Council

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.

• Public meeting with JVA Engineering regarding loan application for new Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Proposed contract between Bohannan Huston and City of Burlington for land use code update and building code development
• Liquor license renewal application for ALTA #6142 (Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine)
• Approval of the 2026 City Council Meeting schedule

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.

• Approved Mayor's signature on Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement for three vacant lots at Martin Ave and 14th St (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of ALTA #6142 fermented malt beverage and wine liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 City Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including November 24 and December 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjoined public presentation on wastewater treatment facility (no vote required)
• Noted update on 2025/2026 Street Project and upcoming bid specifications (informational)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing for special event permit for Prairie Cultural Revitalization on Dec 31 at Burlington Community & Education Center
• Renewal of Hotel & Restaurant Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine liquor license for Tequila’s Grill
• Approval of direct service contract with East Central Council of Local Governments; sponsor portion due $11,059.76
• Ordinance 1004: water rate increase effective Jan 1 2026 (e.g., $61 residential charge for first 8,000 gallons)
• Ordinance 1005: sewer service charge $47 per month per EQR unit effective Jan 1 2026

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Prairie Cultural Revitalization Dec 31 (unanimously)
• Renewed Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for Tequila’s Grill (unanimously)
• Approved ECCOG Area Agency on Aging & Outback Express Direct Service Contract (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 1004 – water rate increase (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 1005 – wastewater rate increase (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 1013 – adopted 2026 city budget (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance 1014 – appropriations for 2026 budget (unanimously)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1003 to reduce school distance for hotel/restaurant liquor licenses
• Consideration of a new hotel & restaurant liquor license for RTVLA & Sons LLC dba The Cougar Den at 460 14th St
• Review of the proposed 2026 city budget
• Consider approval of LJA Aviation Airport Planning Services contract
• Consider approval of Airport Engineering Services contract

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.

• Approved Ordinance 1003 reducing school distance for new liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved new Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for RTVLA & Sons LLC, dba The Cougar Den at 460 14th St (unanimous)
• Approved LJA Aviation Airport Planning Services contract (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Engineering Services contract (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes from Oct. 27 and Nov. 10 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing for the City of Burlington 2026 Budget
• Public hearing for 16 temporary recreational vehicle spaces at 938 Cessna St
• Liquor license renewal for Love’s Travel Stop #644
• Liquor license renewal for Burlington Liquors
• Liquor license renewal for The Post Bar & Grill

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.

• Rejected RV space special exception at 938 Cessna St (4-1)
• Approved renewal of Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine license for Love’s Travel Stop #644 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Retail Liquor Store license for Burlington Liquors (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for The Post Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Renewal of Hotel & Restaurant liquor license for Chen Vuong Thai, Inc.
• Renewal of Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine liquor license for Corner Market 65 LLC.
• Ordinance reducing school distance requirement for hotel/restaurant liquor licenses to 300 feet
• Board of Adjustment application for 16 temporary RV spaces at 938 Cessna St.; public hearing Nov 10, 2025
• Review of draft water/wastewater study and proposed rate changes

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.

• Approved renewal of hotel & restaurant liquor license for Chen Vuong Thai Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of fermented malt beverage & wine liquor license for Corner Market 65 LLC (unanimous)
• Council informally agreed to keep school‑distance requirement at 300 feet for hotel & restaurant liquor licenses
• Scheduled public hearing on distance‑requirement ordinance for November 24
• Scheduled public hearing on RV‑space special exception at 938 Cessna St. for November 10
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:52 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Discuss ordinance to reduce 500‑ft distance restriction for Hotel & Restaurant liquor license application
• Approve special review to allow two temporary RV spaces at 1166 Webster Ave (I‑1 Light Industrial zone)
• Award 2025‑2026 pest control contract to AJ Pest Control and Fumigation for $7,740
• Approve LJA Engineers Inc. as consultant for Kit Carson County Airport engineering and planning services
• Approve Special Event Permit (liquor) for Burlington Old Town Museum winter events Dec 5‑27, 2025

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including Sept. 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Informally agreed to reduce hotel/restaurant liquor license distance to 300 feet (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously

City Council

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.

• Special review of zoning code to allow two temporary RV spaces at 1166 Webster Ave
• Award bid for 2025‑2026 pest control services
• Approve new consultant for airport engineering and planning services
• Approve Special Event liquor permit for Burlington Old Town Museum’s 2025 winter events (Dec 5‑27)
• Review and discuss draft of the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

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.

• Approved special exception for two temporary RV spaces at 1166 Webster Ave (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025‑2026 pest control contract to AJ Pest Control and Fumigation for $7,740 (unanimous)
• Approved LJA Engineers Inc. as consultant for Kit Carson County Airport engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit (liquor) for Old Town Museum winter events Dec 5‑27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted nomination of Kindra Mulch to Burlington Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Council informally agreed to include 2026 Capital Improvement Plan in draft 2026 budget
• Set next meeting to begin at 5:30 p.m. with a work session (unanimous)
• Councilmember Troy Hinkhouse announced resignation before 2026 election (informal notice)

City Council

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Swore in municipal court judges Kara Stevens and Deni Eiring, Esq.
• Scheduled public hearing for special zoning review of two RV sites on Sep 29, 2025
• Council agreed to arrange appraisal of industrial park lots for recycling plant (unanimous informal)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Presentation of the 2024 Audit by Tim Mayberry of Mayberry & Company
• Management Discussion and Analysis Report by Lorraine Trotter of Professional Management Solutions
• Discussion regarding daily sirens with Judy Mago

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.

• Approved meeting agenda with Items 9A and 9C removed (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes from Aug 11 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 financial audit report and management discussion analysis (unanimous)
• Renumbered Ordinance 1003 to Ordinance 1002 and approved $15,500 appropriation to Tourism and Promotional Fund (unanimous)
• Removed Daily Sirens item from agenda per presenter’s request
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved meeting agenda with items 9B and 9C removed (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from August 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 financial audit report and Management Discussion and Analysis (unanimous)
• Renumbered and approved Ordinance 1002 to transfer $15,500 to Tourism and Promotional Fund (unanimous)
• Removed Daily Sirens item from agenda per presenter’s request (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Resolution 2025-1: Support for a Community Impact Grant up to $1,000,000 for Parmer Park Recreational Complex Phase 2
• Appointment of Municipal Court Judge
• Special Event liquor permit for Burlington Wrestling Association fundraiser (August 29, 2025)
• Special Event liquor permit for Burlington Old Town Museum Pioneer Day (August 16, 2025)
• Planning discussion on water and wastewater rate increases

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.

• Approved Resolution 2025-1 supporting GOCO grant for Parmer Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Appointed Deni Eiring, Esq. and Kara Stevens as Municipal Court Judges (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit (liquor) for Burlington Wrestling Association fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit (liquor) for Burlington Old Town Museum Pioneer Day (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes from July 28 and August 4 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Rescinded Ordinance 999 and Ordinance 1000, restoring prior water and wastewater rates (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session for legal advice (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Liquor License Renewal for Hines Family Investments LLC dba Lincoln Liquors (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Liquor License Renewal for Country Boy Productions LLC dba The Dish Room (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Liquor License Renewal for D & D Liquor LLC dba Davis & Davis Liquor (unanimous)
• Announced Municipal Court Judge vacancy (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:01 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

City Council

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1001 amending utility penalties (unanimous)
• Approved City of Burlington Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• No action taken on Code Chapter 13.02 updates (deferred)
• Adjourned meeting (5-1 vote)

City Council

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded $94,350 curb and gutter contract to Aeschliman Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded $270,000 intersection rebuild contract to Skarco Designs, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded $661,013 asphalt contract to Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc. (unanimous)
• No action taken on City Code Chapter 13.02 water, electric, sewer and trash deposits update

City Council

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Celebration of Summer (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 999 revising water rates (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1000 revising sewer charges (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Awarded three public‑works pickup leases: Burlington Ford $39,790; Burlington Ford $62,315; Vince's GM Center $54,907.90 (unanimous)
• Approved retail liquor license renewal for Century Lanes LLC (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for May Mental Health Month (unanimous)
• No action on Ordinance 999 (water base rate increase) – discussion deferred
• No action on Ordinance 1000 (wastewater base rate increase) – discussion deferred
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Burlington Comprehensive Plan and Parks and Recreation Plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Approved mayor’s signature on Amendment to Task Order C Attachment to Professional Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved mayor’s signature on Contract Change Order No. 1 with Skarco LLC for $87,699 concrete pavement upcharge (unanimous)
• Approved mayor’s signature on revised cash lease of ~473 acres with Galen Travis at $35/acre for five‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved city’s application to DOLA for Tier 1 Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund grant for wastewater (unanimous)