Burlington public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Burlington City Council will meet to adopt the 2024 budget and the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes discussions on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan scope and various administrative actions.

• 2024 Budget Adoption public hearing
• 2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• 2025 Comprehensive Plan preliminary scope of work and public participation plan
• Inclusive playground equipment purchase
• VOA 1590 Money Grant Request Memo

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider a recommendation regarding the preliminary design for the Rotary Park playground. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from October and November 2023.

• Recommendation for Rotary Park Playground preliminary design
• Approval of October 10, 2023, and November 14, 2023, meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes and bills, review the director's report and financials, and discuss discarding lost or missing items. New business includes a proposed 7pm closure in 2024, adding a 'No Show' policy to the conference room, and a budget process update.

• Approval of bills
• Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
• 7pm Closure in 2024
• Conference Room Policy – adding 'No Show' language
• Budget Process Update

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to take action on several financial items, including an ordinance amending the 2023 budget and an ordinance setting the 2024 property tax levy. The council will also consider accepting a COPS grant and canceling the December 28th council meeting. Discussions include a continuation of a staff presentation on additional staffing, a revenue toolbox debate, and 2024 council committee assignments.

• Ordinance amending the 2023 budget
• Ordinance setting the 2024 property tax levy
• COPS Grant acceptance
• Cancellation of December 28th Council meeting
• Discussion on 2024 Council Committee Assignments

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission will meet to discuss the creation and adoption of its bylaws. The commission will also address the process for art solicitation and selection, and establish a regular meeting schedule.

• Creation/Adoption of Bylaws
• Process for Art Solicimentation/Selection
• Establishment of Regular Meeting Schedule

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider the adoption of an updated Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss zoning regulations for the former Cascade Mall site and routine code amendments.

• Public hearing for adoption of updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Discussion of subarea plan and zoning overlay regulations for former Cascade Mall site
• First draft of routine code amendments for errors and formatting
• Status update on 2025 Comprehensive Plan update and grant funding

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss Maiben Park concept plans. The session includes a presentation by MxM Landscape Architecture regarding initial design drafts.

• Discussion of Maiben Park concept plans by MxM Landscape Architecture
• Joint meeting between Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and Burlington City Council

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to discuss the application process for HB 1590 funding and the council's role in labor agreement negotiations, and to take action on the NorthStar Interlocal agreement. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, bills, and public comments.

• Discussion: Application Process for HB 1590 Funding
• Discussion: City Council Involvement in Labor Agreement Negotiations
• Action: NorthStar Interlocal
• Workshop: Design Options for Maiben Park (Nov 14)

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees met to approve October minutes and review the director's monthly report, which includes the 2023 year-to-date financial report. The board also discussed incident reports, approved bills, and addressed weeds, discards, and lost or missing items. New business items included updates on staff training, staffing, and the budget process.

• Approval of October 3 regular meeting minutes
• Review of 2023 YTD Financial Report
• Approval of bills
• Discussion of weeds, discards, and lost/missing items
• Budget Process Update

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a public hearing on a revised council ward map, an access easement for Haggen Drive, an irrigation project for Skagit River Park baseball fields, and a memorandum of understanding with North Sound Behavioral Health. The agenda also includes a consent item for the Veterans Day Parade and a workshop on the 2024 budget.

• Public hearing on revised council ward map
• Revised access easement for Haggen Drive
• Skagit River Park baseball fields irrigation project
• MOU between North Sound Region participating governments and North Sound Behavioral Health ASO
• Veterans Day Parade consent item

Planning Commission

The Burlington Planning Commission will hold a discussion-only meeting on two items: the draft 2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which lists capital projects and infrastructure improvements over six years, and interim development regulations for the Cascade Mall subarea. No final action will be taken on either item at this meeting.

• Discussion of draft 2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), updated annually for a six-year period
• Discussion of Cascade Mall subarea planning and potential interim development regulations
• No final action scheduled on either agenda item

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a public hearing on the 2024 property tax, a proposed Community Paramedic program, an interfund loan for fire hall construction, and a bid/contract award for the Skagit Cycle Center Building on the East West Connector Arterial Road. The agenda also includes a consent item for a church procession and a workshop on the 2024 budget.

• Public Hearing on 2024 Property Tax
• Mobile Integrated Health Provider Program (Community Paramedic) discussion
• Fire Hall Construction Interfund Loan Resolution
• Bid and Contract Award for Skagit Cycle Center Building - East West Connector Arterial Rd
• Request by St. Charles Church for Our Lady Guadalupe procession on Dec 10, 2023 from Maiben Park to Peterson Road

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review project updates regarding SOQs for Maiben Park and Rotary Park. The meeting also includes a recreation report and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Update on SOQs/Projects for Maiben Park
• Update on SOQs/Projects for Rotary Park
• Approval of 09/12/23 meeting minutes

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several action items, including appointments to the Arts Commission, authorizing a replacement EMS command vehicle, and the Agricultural Heritage Credit Program. They will also discuss survey results for Jason Boerner Memorial Park and 2024 lodging tax award recommendations. A workshop on October 12 will review special revenue funds for the 2024 budget.

• Authorize purchase of replacement EMS command vehicle
• 2024 Lodging Tax Award Recommendations
• Agricultural Heritage Credit Program
• Appointments to Burlington Arts Commission
• Sidewalk closure request by Railroad Pizza & Pub on Oct 21

City Council

The Burlington City Council will discuss internal financing for the Fire Hall Renovation and vote on several inter-local agreements, including with Skagit County for GIS, SWAT, and an expanded source control inspection program. The council will also consider appointments to the Arts Commission and an amendment to the Arts Commission. A workshop on the 2024 budget is scheduled for September 28.

• Fire Hall Renovation Internal Financing (discussion)
• Inter-local Agreement with Skagit County GIS (action)
• Inter-local SWAT Agreement (action)
• Inter-local Agreement with Skagit County for Expanded Source Control Inspection Program (action)
• Appointments to the Burlington Arts Commission (action)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review survey results from Boerner Park and receive updates on recreation and parks staff reports. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of Boerner Survey Results
• Recreation Department staff report
• Parks Department staff report

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the July 11, 2023 meeting minutes. The board also voted to formally recommend the 2024‑2029 Capital Improvement Program priorities, as listed in the Board Worksheet Version 2, to the City Council.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved formal recommendation of 2024‑2029 CIP priorities to council (all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the July meeting minutes and current bills. The board noted the hiring of a new library assistant and a part-time outreach employee. Discussions were held regarding a needs assessment for an Inter County library system.

• Approved July meeting minutes
• Approved bills

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, bills, and public comments. Key items include a presentation on July financial results and the approach to developing the 2024 city budget, plus an update on Skagit County Jail funding. The council will also discuss forming an Art Commission and a grant program for 1590 monies, and consider a block party street closure request.

• Presentation: July Financial Results
• Presentation: Approach to 2024 City Budget Development
• Update: Skagit County Jail Funding
• Discussion: Art Commission Formation Procedures
• Discussion: Grant Program for the 1590 Monies

The City Council approved accounts payable and payroll expenses totaling over $1 million. Council members discussed the formation of an Arts Commission and the potential creation of a countywide grant program for 1590 funds, though no final actions were taken on these items.

• Approved August 10, 2023 minutes
• Approved accounts payable invoices of $231,507.27
• Approved payroll expenses of $807,779.37
• Approved Consent Agenda Item #1

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to handle routine business and take action on several contracts and agreements, including construction awards for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, East West Connector Road, and the Pease Rd Cascade Mall Nonmotorized Connection. They will also consider an interlocal agreement, hearing examiner services, a work plan resolution, and a nuisance property abatement.

• Bid award to Core Infrastructure Services for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
• Contract award for East West Connector Road Construction
• Bid and contract award for Pease Rd Cascade Mall Nonmotorized Connection
• Agreement with Trantech Engineering for Construction Management
• SCIDEU Interlocal Agreement

The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with SCIDEU and authorized several construction contracts for roads and sewers. The council also approved the 2024 Planning Department work plan and funds for a nuisance property abatement.

• Approved SCIDEU Interlocal Cooperative Agreement (4-3)
• Approved $45,000 for public nuisance abatement at 1000 East Hazel
• Awarded 2023 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project to Core Infrastructure Services
• Awarded East-West Connector Project construction to DeKoster Excavating
• Awarded Pease Rd Cascade Mall Nonmotorized Connection to Strider Construction Company
• Approved supplemental agreement with Trantech Engineering for construction management
• Approved contract with Alex Sidles for Hearing Examiner Services
• Adopted the 2024 Planning Department work plan

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing staff suggestions for the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) priorities. The discussion includes project rankings, rough cost estimates, and updates on RFQ/SOQ processes for various park facilities.

• Jason Boerner Park Improvements: $150,000 earmarked for 2024-2025
• PROS Plan Update: $30,000 earmarked for a 2025 update
• Maiben Park: Updates on restroom facilities and pickleball/tennis courts
• Rotary Park Inclusive Playground: Anticipated completion by October 2024
• RFQ/SOQ updates for Maiben Park, Parks & Rec Building, and Pickleball Courts

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to take action on several items, including amending city code, appointing members to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, awarding a contract for Monroe St. sidewalks, and approving a franchise agreement with Waste Management for solid waste and recycling services. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Amendment of Burlington Municipal Code Chapter 2.60
• Appointments to the 2024 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Bid and contract award for Monroe St. sidewalks
• Franchise agreement with Waste Management for solid waste and recycling services

The City Council approved a renewed franchise agreement with Waste Management for solid waste and recycling services. Council also awarded a contract for Monroe Street sidewalk projects and approved a conceptual design agreement for Maiben Park.

• Approved accounts payable of $471,270.03 and payroll expenses of $815,251.71
• Adopted ordinance amending Burlington Municipal Code Chapter 2.60 regarding bank institution names
• Confirmed appointment of Jeff Bae to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Awarded $94K bid to WRS for Monroe Street Sidewalk projects
• Authorized renewed franchise agreement with Waste Management
• Approved agreement with M&M Landscape Architecture for Maiben Park conceptual design (up to $23K)

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving a service agreement for information technology services and receiving a police department grant announcement. The agenda also includes a proclamation declaring July as America Proud Month and a street closure for National Night Out. Most items are procedural or informational.

• Service Agreement for Information Technology Service (action item)
• Police Department coaching/mentoring grant announcement
• Proclamation declaring July America Proud Month
• Street closure for National Night Out on August 1st
• Approval of June 22, 2023 council minutes

The City Council approved a service agreement to outsource IT services to NW Technology. Council also approved over $1.1 million in accounts payable, payroll expenses, and a professional services agreement for investigations.

• Approved outsourcing of IT services to NW Technology (All in favor)
• Approved accounts payable of $462,278.18, electronic AP of $32,778.93, and payroll expenses of $649,729.61 (All in favor)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Lana Reichert of Skagit County Investigations, LLC (All in favor)
• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. They will approve the June minutes and bills, review the director's monthly report including the 2023 year-to-date financial report, discuss weeds/discards and lost/missing items, and receive updates on the Children's Services position.

• Approval of June 6 regular meeting minutes
• Director's June monthly report with 2023 YTD financial report
• Approval of bills
• Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
• Children's Services position updates

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates for the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also review recent progress on park surveys, pickleball court estimates, and various recreation reports.

• Discussion of 2024-2029 CIP priorities
• Estimated costs for Rotary Park pump track ranging from $30,000 for dirt to $300,000-$400,000 for asphalt
• Pickleball court cost estimates ranging from $87,900 to $496,400
• Update on Maiben Park RFQ respondent ranking
• Recreation report including Berry Dairy Days and upcoming summer events

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to discuss several items, including the conceptual design for Maiben Park, an update on the fire station remodel, and the 2022 finance year in review. They will also consider action items related to library and planning staff positions and an amendment to city code. The meeting includes public comment and consent agenda items.

• Maiben Park Conceptual Design discussion
• Update on Fire Station Remodel
• 2022 Year in Review - Finance presentation
• Modification to the 2nd Children's Librarian position
• Amendment of BMC 9.124

The City Council adopted an amendment to Burlington Municipal Code section 9.124 to align with state law. The Council also approved the creation of a Bilingual Children’s Services Associate position and a Planner I position.

• Approved June 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable of $356,830.40, utility refunds of $90.00, and payroll of $878,285.12 (unanimous)
• Approved adding Bilingual Children’s Services Associate position to the Non-Represented Employee Wage Grid (unanimous)
• Approved adding a Planner I position and renaming the existing Planner position to Planner II (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Burlington Municipal Code section 9.124 (5-1)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board is reviewing updates on the Rotary Park Inclusive Playground project, which may receive $500,000 in grant funding. Members are also discussing cost estimates for new pickleball courts and restroom options for Maiben Park.

• Rotary Park Inclusive Playground project estimated at $1,205,000
• Potential $500,000 grant award for Rotary Park playground
• Pickleball court construction estimates ranging from $72,100 to $105,700
• Estimated $350,000 quote for a roof covering for two pickleball courts
• $140,000 price point for Portland Loo restroom model

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2023, with a joint special meeting with the Planning Commission on June 15. The agenda includes public comments, a consent agenda, and several action items, including fee schedules, a parks remodel request for qualifications, and funding for a regional drug enforcement unit.

• Police Department & Misc. Fees Schedules
• Parks & Recreation Building Remodel Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
• Provide Funding to the Skagit County Interlocal Drug Enforcement Unit
• Modification to the 2nd Children’s Librarian’s Proposal
• Appointment of Orlando Macias to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council approved a revised 2023 fee schedule for the Police Department and authorized staff to seek architectural pre-design services for the Parks & Recreation building. The council also approved over $1 million in combined accounts payable, payroll, and refunds.

• Approved revised City of Burlington 2023 Fee Schedule (All in favor)
• Approved advertising for architectural pre-design services for Parks & Recreation building (4-1)
• Approved $386,301.79 in accounts payable, $29,769.38 in electronic AP, $617.56 in utility refunds, and $610,100.22 in payroll (All in favor)
• Approved appointment of Orlando Macias to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (All in favor)
• Approved closing of City parking lot adjacent to Railroad Pub & Pizza for June 21 event (All in favor)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes and bills, review the director's monthly and year-to-date financial reports, and discuss routine matters such as weeds/discards and lost items. New business includes staff introductions, Foundation-funded items, a new children's services position, and board training dates.

• Approval of May 2 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of bills
• 2023 YTD Financial Report
• Review of new children's services position
• Discussion of Board training dates

The Board approved the May meeting minutes and the payment of bills. The Library Foundation provided donations totaling $40,000 for collections, programming, and outreach. A request to fund a full-time children services position will be presented to the city council on June 8.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Approved payment of bills
• Accepted $15,000 donation for Spanish language collection
• Accepted $2,000 donation for GED program scholarship
• Accepted $20,000 donation for Children Programming and collection
• Accepted $4,000 donation for Teen area
• Accepted $1,000 donation for Outreach

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a consent agenda item for an Arts Commission ordinance, and several action items. Key decisions include adopting the revised 2023 Non-Represented Wage Grid and awarding a contract for the 2023 Overlay Project. The council will also discuss a Parks & Recreation Building Remodel RFQ.

• Adoption of Revised 2023 Non-Represented Wage Grid
• Bid and Contract Award – 2023 Overlay Project
• Proposed Arts Commission Ordinance (consent agenda)
• Parks & Recreation Building Remodel RFQ (discussion)
• Public comments and mayor's update

The City Council adopted a revised wage grid for non-represented employees and awarded a road overlay contract to Lakeside Industries. Council also approved over $1.4 million in payroll, invoices, and utility refunds.

• Adopted 2022 McGrath HR Non-Represented Employee Wage Study and revised 2023 Wage Grid (5-2)
• Awarded 2023 Overlay Project bid to Lakeside Industries (unanimous)
• Approved $573,760.88 in accounts payable, $590.44 in utility refunds, and $861,897.50 in payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Arts Commission Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Burlington City Council meeting includes discussions on renovating the Park/Rec Building into a community center and options for new city gateway signage. The council will also take action on several ordinances and contract awards.

• Final adoption of Comprehensive Plan Update
• Ordinance adopting 2023 Non-Represented Salary Grid & Employee Placement
• Bid award for Wastewater Generator at Pump Station #83
• Authorization for Maiben Park Conceptual Plan RFQ advertisement
• Street closures for Berry Dairy Days and other local events

The City Council approved the final adoption of the Burlington Comprehensive Plan and corresponding city code and zoning map updates. Council also authorized several street closures and awarded a bid for a new wastewater generator.

• Adopted updated Burlington Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Plan Maps (All in favor)
• Adopted proposed code amendments and updated zoning map (All in favor)
• Approved $361,176.38 in AP invoices, $93,657.94 in Electronic AP, and $585,997.77 in payroll (All in favor)
• Awarded bid for Pump Station #8 generator to NC Power Systems (All in favor)
• Authorized RFQ advertisement for Maiben Park Conceptual Plan with June 8th deadline (All in favor)
• Approved street closures for Touch a Truck, Burlington Lutheran Church, and Berry Dairy Days (All in favor)
• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Tabled 2023 Non-Represented Salary Grid & Employee Placement ordinance

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing updates on pickleball courts and the Boerner Park survey. The board is also considering a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the refurbishment of Maiben Park.

• Maiben Park RFQ for landscape architects/park designers
• Pickleball court design and surfacing updates
• Boerner Park survey draft review
• Maiben Park restroom updates regarding Portland Loo units
• $8,500 in Community Event Sponsorships received to date

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the April meeting and the payment of bills. The board also noted that the Burlington library will host board training for all county library boards on June 17.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Approved payment of bills

City Council

The City Council will consider the final adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Update and code changes. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Maiben Park Redevelopment Master Plan and results from a 2022 employee wage grid study.

• Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Update: Final Adoption & Discussion of Code Changes
• Authorization for advertisement regarding Maiben Park Redevelopment Master Plan
• Presentation of 2022 Year in Review for Recreation Department, Festivals & Library
• Street closure request for Berry Dairy Days Festival, June 16-18, 2023
• Discussion of 2022 Non-Represented Employee Wage Grid Study Results

The City Council approved street closures for the Berry Dairy Days festival and authorized payments for accounts payable and payroll. The council held a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Update and discussed a wage grid study for non-represented employees.

• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes
• Approved accounts payable invoices of $312,859.72
• Approved March 2023 Electronic AP of $39,013.19
• Approved payroll expenses for period ending April 15, 2023 of $793,706.53
• Approved street closures for Berry Dairy Days Festival (June 16-18, 2023)
• Closed public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Update

Planning Commission

The Burlington Planning Commission is meeting to continue and finalize proposed revisions to multiple titles of the Burlington Municipal Code that implement the Comprehensive Plan update. The commission may take final action on these code revisions. They will also discuss the schedule for City Council review and adoption of the updated plan and code, and receive a director's report on development and other issues.

• Continuing discussion and possible final action on proposed revisions to titles 12, 13, 14, 14A, 15, and 16 of the Burlington Municipal Code
• Final review and possible final action on proposed revisions to title 17 of the Burlington Municipal Code
• Discussion of final adoption process and schedule for City Council review of the updated Comprehensive Plan and municipal code
• Director's report on current development, code enforcement, long range planning, and administrative issues

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Comprehensive Plan Volumes 1 and 2. The agenda also includes discussions on proposed city code changes and the use of controlled substances in public.

• Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Volume 1 & 2
• Agreement with Gray and Osborne, Inc. for sanitary sewer replacement at Victoria Ave. and alley North of Sharon Ave.
• Renewal of Indigent Defense Contract with Mountain Law
• Presentation: Update on First Step Center Operations
• Presentation: 2022 Year in Review for Recreation Department, Festivals & Library

The City Council approved several financial payments, a contract extension for indigent defense services, and the purchase of a used work truck for Parks & Recreation. They also approved an agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc. and held a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan update.

• Approved Accounts Payable of $902,855.44, Utility Billing Refunds of $596.53, Electronic AP for Jan/Feb 2023, and Payroll Expenses of $593,991.00
• Approved Agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc.
• Approved extension of indigent defense contract with Mountain Law
• Approved purchase of a used work truck from Bud Cleary Chevrolet for Parks & Recreation
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Added new parks proposal to the agenda as Action Item #2

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and reviewing the director's monthly report. They will also discuss discarding weeds and lost items, and consider updates to board bylaws and a filming/photography policy based on legal feedback.

• Approval of March 7 regular meeting minutes
• Director's March monthly report and 2023 YTD financial report
• Approval of bills
• Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
• Review of Board Bylaws from 2022 Policy and Procedure Manual

The Board of Trustees approved a filming and photography policy supported by the legal department. The board also approved the March meeting minutes and current bills.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Approved bills
• Approved filming and photography policy

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board is reviewing capital improvement priorities for 2023 and 2024, specifically focusing on Maiben Park restroom replacements and pickleball court additions. Members are also discussing a potential parks vehicle purchase and the Boerner Park neighbor survey.

• Discussion of adding lighted and covered pickleball courts to Maiben Park
• Proposed replacement of restrooms at Maiben Park
• Potential purchase of a new Parks vehicle
• Initiation of a survey for Boerner Park neighbors
• Update on the Dog Park and Skagit River Park irrigation project

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the C-1 Large Parcel Development Moratorium. Action items include an interlocal agreement concerning a Burlington contribution to Martha's Place.

• Public Hearing: C-1 Large Parcel Development Moratorium
• Action Item: Interlocal Re: Burlington Contribution to Martha's Place
• Introduction/Discussion: Nuisance Abatement Properties
• Presentation: 2023 Tulip Festival Poster
• Presentation: 2022 Year in Review- Fire & EMS

The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Skagit County to fund operations and services at Martha’s Place. The agreement was amended to require City Council approval for continuation beyond June 30, 2025. Council also approved over $1.3 million in accounts payable and payroll.

• Approved accounts payable of $550,316.84 and payroll of $829,282.06 (All in favor)
• Approved amendment to Martha's Place contract term to end June 30, 2025, with continuation to 2028 requiring Council approval (Passed 3-2)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Skagit County for Martha's Place annual contributions (Passed 4-1)
• Approved March 9, 2023 minutes (All in favor)
• Closed public hearing for C-1 Large Parcel Development Moratorium (All in favor)
• Added Renewal of Indigent Defense Contract with Mountain Law to agenda for discussion (All in favor)

Planning Commission

The Burlington Planning Commission will discuss proposed changes to development regulations and a revised zoning map to implement the updated Comprehensive Plan. No final action will be taken on these items, which are presented for discussion only. The Community Development Department will also provide a status update on current projects and development activity.

• Discussion of proposed changes to Titles 12, 13, 14, 14A, 15, and 16 of the development regulations
• Discussion of a revised zoning map to ensure consistency with the updated Comprehensive Plan
• Department update on current projects and ongoing development activity

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board discussed the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan, including potential restroom priorities at Maiben Park and Rotary Park. Members also reviewed options for adding or converting courts to pickleball at Maiben Park.

• Discussion of 'The Portland Loo' restroom structure priced at $140,000 per unit
• Pickleball court costs estimated at approximately $40,000 each
• Potential donor funding for pickleball courts via Claude Blackburn
• Proposed dog park opening timeframe of April
• Discussion of tennis court resurfacing estimates at Maiben Park

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing and consider action on a moratorium for large parcels, and discuss a draft interlocal agreement for Burlington's contribution to Martha's Place. Presentations include the Skagit County North Star Project and Martha's Place, plus a 2022 year-in-review from the Facilities, Parks, and Cemetery departments. The consent agenda includes a grant for court audio/visual equipment, a pump procurement, and a parks board appointment.

• Action item: C-1 Moratorium on large parcels
• Discussion: Draft interlocal agreement for Burlington's contribution to Martha's Place
• Presentation: Skagit County North Star Project and Martha's Place
• Consent: Grant agreement with WA State Courts for new audio/visual computer equipment in Municipal Court
• Consent: Solo source procurement of submersible pump for Sewer Department

The City Council approved a temporary moratorium on parcels or groups of parcels in the C-1 zone with a combined area of 25 acres or more. The council also approved several sets of city payments and the February 23, 2023 minutes.

• Adopted temporary moratorium on C-1 zone parcels of 25 acres or more (5-1)
• Approved Accounts Payable invoices of $376,013.31 (All in favor)
• Approved Electronic Accounts Payable for December 2022 of $45,634.01 (All in favor)
• Approved Payroll Expenses for period ending February 28, 2023 of $580,425.37 (All in favor)
• Approved February 23, 2023 minutes (All in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items #1, #2, and #3 (All in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss the director's monthly report. Under new business, the board will hold officer elections and consider revisions to the Reconsideration Policy, a Filming and Photography Policy, and the Fines and Fees Policy, including an updated city fee schedule.

• Officer elections
• Reconsideration Policy revisions
• Filming and Photography Policy
• Fines and Fees Policy revisions with updated City Fee schedule
• Approval of bills

The Board elected Cindy Lint as President and Maria Yazzolino as Vice President/Secretary. The Board approved revisions to the Reconsideration of Materials and Fines and Fees policies. A new Filming and Photography Policy was reviewed but awaits City Attorney approval.

• Elected Cindy Lint as President
• Elected Maria Yazzolino as Vice President/Secretary
• Approved Reconsideration of Materials revisions
• Approved Fines and Fees Policy revisions
• Approved February meeting minutes
• Approved payment of bills

City Council

The City Council will consider revisions to the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2023 Fee Schedule, and discuss a proposed Arts Commission. A workshop on city impact fees precedes the regular meeting. The consent agenda includes a resolution to surplus fire equipment.

• Revised 2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Revised 2023 Fee Schedule
• Proposed Arts Commission
• Resolution surplusing fire equipment
• Update on Fire Station Remodel

The City Council approved the revised 2023 Fee Schedule and a negotiated agreement with the Police Guild. A motion to adopt the revised 2023 Capital Improvements Plan failed, and a proposal for the Burlington Arts Commission was approved with specific revisions.

• Approved Accounts Payable invoices of $256,122.39 and Payroll Expenses of $792,391.52
• Adopted Chapter 2.80 Burlington Arts Commission with revisions to criteria (All in favor)
• Adopted revised 2023 Fee Schedule (All in favor)
• Denied adoption of revised 2023 Capital Improvements Plan (Opposed by Weiss, Aslett, Chotzen, and DeGloria)
• Approved negotiated agreement with the Police Guild (All in favor)
• Approved February 9, 2023 minutes (All in favor)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss capital project priorities, including a new restroom building at Maiben Park and improvements at Rotary Park, as well as a report on recreation programs and pickleball courts. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and open comment.

• Discussion of capital project priorities, including $150,000 earmarked for design consultant for restroom building at Maiben Park
• Pickleball courts discussion
• Recreation report covering 2023 events and programs
• Approval of January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Open comment period for public input

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 9, 2023, at 7:00 PM. New business includes revisions to the Consolidated Fee Schedule, a Comprehensive Plan Update, a grant funding distribution request with the Burlington-Edison School District, a Blake Reimbursement Agreement with AOC, a proposed Arts Commission, and a discussion on Council Committee Assignments. The consent agenda features two appointments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.

• Revisions to Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Grant funding distribution request – partnership between the City of Burlington and the Burlington-Edison School District
• Blake Reimbursement Agreement with AOC
• Proposed Arts Commission

City Council approved payroll and accounts payable totaling $864,302.02 and authorized a grant distribution of up to $138,750 to the Burlington-Edison School District. The council also approved a $55K vactor truck repair and a reimbursement agreement with the AOC. A vote on the Consolidated Fee Schedule was postponed for further review.

• Approved $373,201.53 in accounts payable and $491,100.49 in payroll (All in favor)
• Approved grant distribution up to $138,750 to Burlington-Edison School District (All in favor)
• Approved $55K vactor truck repair contract with Owen Equipment (All in favor)
• Approved Interagency Reimbursement Agreement with Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (All in favor)
• Postponed vote on Consolidated Fee Schedule revisions for further edits (All in favor)
• Denied motion for Mayor to appoint Committee Members requiring a Council vote (Motion failed)
• Approved January 26, 2022 minutes with corrections (All in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items #1 and #2 (All in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, reviewing the director's monthly report and financials, and discussing discards and lost items. They will also consider hiring a new Outreach Associate.

• Approval of bills
• Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
• Review of 2023 YTD Financial Report
• New Outreach Associate position

The Board of Trustees approved the previous meeting's minutes and the monthly bills. The board was informed that a new Outreach Associate will start on February 16.

• Approved January meeting minutes
• Approved monthly bills

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a workshop on the future of the Carnegie Library, followed by a regular meeting that includes presentations on new city prosecutors, Dike District 17, and 2022 year-in-review reports. New business items include discussion of the Carnegie Library's future use and a rebuild/expansion request for the Skagit First Step Center from the Olympia Capital Budget.

• Workshop: Future of Carnegie Library (6PM-7PM)
• Presentation: Introduction of New City Prosecutors
• Presentation: Dike District 17
• New Business: Rebuild/Expansion to Skagit First Step Center – Olympia Capital Budget Request
• New Business: Future Use of Carnegie Library

City Council approved accounts payable and payroll expenses totaling $1,861,821.50. The meeting included reports on flood risk management, municipal court operations, and a discussion regarding a capital grant request to rebuild the First Steps Center.

• Approved January 12, 2022 minutes
• Approved accounts payable as of Dec 31, 2022 ($870,348.41)
• Approved accounts payable as of Jan 26, 2023 ($212,746.74)
• Approved payroll expenses for period ending Jan 15, 2023 ($778,733.34)

City Council

The City Council will consider several contracts and purchases, including a prosecution services agreement, a lease for the Canton Parking Lot remodel, a contract extension for indigent defense, and the purchase of a replacement ambulance. A workshop on CIP review and prioritization is also scheduled.

• Prosecution Services contract
• Canton Parking Lot Lease - Allowance for Owner's Use of Back Area of Remodel
• 3 Month Contract Extension for Mt. Law - Indigent Defense
• Purchase Replacement Ambulance
• EMS Field Training Evaluation Program

The City Council approved the purchase of a 2024 Braun North Star Ambulance and several service agreements for legal, fiber, and restroom services. Council also authorized the purchase of 44 replacement tables for the Senior Center and Library and approved over $2.4 million in accounts payable and payroll expenses.

• Approved accounts payable and payroll expenses totaling $2,438,495.09 (All in favor)
• Approved legal services agreement with Law Offices of Zachor, Stock and Krepps, Inc., P.S. (All in favor)
• Approved lease modification for Canton parking lot excluding rear portion (All in favor)
• Approved 3-month contract extension for Mountain Law Indigent Defense services (All in favor)
• Approved $42,562.68 purchase of 44 replacement tables (4-2)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Braun North Star Ambulance (All in favor)
• Approved EMS Field Training Evaluation Program agreement with NEMSMA (All in favor)
• Approved Mount Vernon Fiber Services Agreement (All in favor)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and a new sponsorship packet for events. The board will also receive a recreation report on upcoming programs and summer event planning.

• Discussion of 2023-2028 Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Plan and project priorities
• Review of new sponsorship packet for events
• Recreation report including summer event planning and fireworks vendor outreach

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, and financial reports. They will also discuss discarding lost or missing items, forgiving bad debts from 2015, and the Children's Librarian position in the 2023 budget.

• Approval of December 6 regular meeting minutes
• Director's December monthly report and 2022 year-end financial report
• Approval of bills
• Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
• Forgive bad debts from 2015

The Board approved the December meeting minutes and current bills. Trustees also voted to forgive bad debts from 2015. The Board discussed the 2023 budget for a second Children’s Librarian and potential funding sources.

• Approved December meeting minutes
• Approved bills
• Forgave bad debts of 2015