Burlington public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposed annual code update with minor non-substantive changes to Burlington Municipal Code chapters 17.100–17.125, covering grammar, spelling, and organization. No action will be taken on this item. Staff will also provide updates on long-range planning projects and current development permits.

• Introduction of minor, non-substantive changes to chapters 17.100–17.125 of the Burlington Municipal Code
• Discussion of long-range planning projects by Community Development staff
• Update on current permits and development projects

City Council

The Burlington City Council will decide on a reorganization of Parks, Recreation, Library, and Cemetery operations after the retirement of the former parks director. They will also adopt the final 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and discuss a fee waiver program for affordable housing that would waive permit fees. Consent agenda items include an agreement with the Skagit Conservation District for stormwater education and a 2025 Senior Center interlocal with Skagit County.

• Swearing-in of new Chief of Police
• Reorganization of Parks/Rec/Library/Cemetery operations without growing the budget
• Adoption of final 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to be sent to state Department of Commerce
• Fee waiver ordinance for affordable housing—waives city permit fees for eligible projects
• 2024 budget amendment to account for unexpected expenditures

The Burlington City Council adopted the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (5-2) and established a fee waiver program for affordable housing (5-2). They also approved the 2024 budget amendment, the annual work plan, and several other items. A proposal to reorganize Parks/Rec/Library/Cemetery operations was discussed but no action was taken.

• Adopted 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (5-2)
• Established fee waiver program for affordable housing (5-2)
• Approved 2024 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted annual work plan for Community Development and Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll totaling $1,585,432.20 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved change in public defense services (unanimous)
• Appointed Valeria Duenas Sumano to Arts Commission (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will vote on 2025 Capital Improvement Plan recommendations for Jason Boerner Park and Maiben Park, receive staff reports on recreation and parks, and discuss a playfield fee schedule. The board will also set the November 2025 meeting date and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2025 CIP recommendation: $500,000 for playground equipment replacement at Jason Boerner Park
• Discussion of Maiben Park playground design using $100,000 placeholder funds
• Playfield fee schedule presented for information only
• Set November 2025 meeting date (action item)

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, review the director's monthly report including the year-to-date financial report and incident reports, and discuss weeding of collections and lost/missing items. The main new business is an update on the community needs assessment.

• Approval of bills
• Director's November monthly report with 2024 YTD financial report
• Discussion of weeding/discards and lost/missing items
• Community needs assessment update

City Council

The City Council will conduct a final public hearing and take action to adopt the 2025 operating budget. The meeting also includes a closed record hearing regarding a permit appeal for the Gages Crossing development on Pine Street.

• Final Public Hearing and adoption of the 2025 Budget
• Closed record hearing for Hearing Examiner Appeal regarding Gages Crossing development
• 6-month extension of the Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Hub Agreement
• Agreement with Skagit Conservation District for stormwater public education services
• Contract approval for MFA Climate Planning to update the Comprehensive Plan

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission will discuss unfinished business including selecting a vendor for utility box art and identifying all potential utility box locations from a list of 13 sites. They will also review QR sign design and discuss feedback from a recent townhall. A guest speaker is scheduled. Approval of the October 28 meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• Select vendor for utility box art (unfinished business)
• Identify all potential utility box locations across Burlington (list of 13 sites provided)
• QR sign design and size, pending BAC logo
• Townhall feedback discussion on comprehensive plan update
• Guest speaker (muralist) for potential mural festival

Planning Commission

The Commission will continue discussion of the Development Capacity Analysis for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, which evaluates the city's ability to accommodate population, employment, and housing growth over 20 years. They will also review options for the annual Community Development work plan, which sets department priorities. A non-substantive code update to Burlington Municipal Code chapters 17.100–17.125 has been deferred to a future meeting.

• Deferred annual code update to BCC chapters 17.100–17.125
• Review of Community Development annual work plan options and priorities
• Continued discussion of 2025 Comprehensive Plan Development Capacity Analysis
• Department update on permits and development
• Department update on long-range planning

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget and consider adopting a 1% property tax increase, which would generate about $30,000 in additional revenue. The council will also discuss a 3-year extension for prosecution services from Zachor, Stock & Krebbs Inc., approve contract extensions for conflict counsel, and adopt a salary resolution for a new Mobile Integrated Healthcare Provider position. A workshop at 6 PM will review remaining 2025 budget expenditures.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 citywide budget
• Ordinance to adopt statutory 1% property tax increase (~$30K new revenue, ~$3 for average home)
• 3-year extension for prosecution services with Zachor, Stock & Krebbs Inc. (market-rate adjustment for 2025, 3% annual increases thereafter)
• Contract extensions for conflict counsel providing indigent defense services
• Revised salary resolution establishing the grant-funded Mobile Integrated Healthcare Provider position on the non-represented wage grid

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive staff reports and discuss updates on park projects. Old business includes the near-complete Rotary Park inclusive playground and the upcoming Jason Boerner Park project. New business features updates on lodging tax funding, a town hall, and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The board will also vote to approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Rotary Park Inclusive Playground – installation nearing completion, rubber surfacing pending dry weather
• Jason Boerner Park – grant approved, planning for 2025 project
• Lodging Tax Update – funding status for events and park equipment
• Town Hall Update – community engagement item
• CIP Update – discussion on capital plan priorities and project briefs

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees will address routine business including approval of minutes, bills, and a financial report. They will also discuss an open trustee position and a potential non-voting teen member role, as well as a community needs assessment update.

• Trustee vacancy still open; promotion continuing on website
• Discussion with city administration on non-voting teen member position
• Community needs assessment update
• Approval of bills and discussion of weeded/discarded and lost/missing items
• Director's September monthly report and 2024 YTD financial report

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission will meet on October 28, 2024, to address unfinished business including a second reading of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for utility box art and finalizing utility box locations. New business items include deciding how to start spending lodging tax grant funds (e.g., QR code signs) and recapping the Fall Festival. The commission will also prepare for a City Council presentation scheduled for November 14.

• Second read of RFQ for utility box art
• Solidify locations for utility boxes
• Art Walk Map Update #2
• Lodging Tax Grant Celebration – discussion on spending, QR code signs?
• City Council presentation prep for November 14

City Council

The Council will hold a workshop at 6 PM to review the 2025 General Fund budget (Current Expense Fund Part 1), then at 7 PM will hear a presentation on the final draft 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, consider 2025 Lodging Tax award recommendations, and receive updates on the Inclusive Playground and the Carnegie Library community workshops. The meeting also includes an EDASC update and an executive session.

• 2025 Budget – Review of Current Expense Fund Expenditures (Part 1 of 2 workshop)
• Final Draft 2025 Capital Improvement Plan presentation and discussion
• 2025 Lodging Tax Award Recommendations for Council approval
• Inclusive Playground budget and status update
• Burlington Historical Commission Carnegie Library workshop report and grant application

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss minor, non-substantive corrections to the Burlington Municipal Code and may take final action. They will review a study on the city's ability to accommodate growth through 2045, with no action taken. The Commission will also consider and recommend a six-year Capital Improvement Plan covering transportation, utilities, and public projects. Staff will provide updates on recent development activity and long-range planning efforts.

• Annual code update with minor changes to chapters 17.70–17.95 of the Burlington Municipal Code; possible final action
• Discussion of 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update: preliminary Development Capacity Analysis and future growth scenarios (no action)
• Adoption recommendation for the final Capital Improvement Plan draft, a six-year plan for infrastructure, buildings, and utilities
• Department update on permitting and recent development activity
• Department update on long-range planning projects, including the 2025 Comprehensive Plan

Historical Preservation Commission

The Historical Preservation Commission will discuss a $20,000 request from the City Council, a plaque for the Carnegie Library, and potential collaboration with the Arts Commission. They will also review outcomes from the Community Visioning Workshop and receive information on a display about consolidated school districts.

• Council Request for $20K (discussion)
• Plaque for Carnegie Library (discussion)
• "Burlington-Edison's Forgotten Schools" Display (information)
• Collaborate with Arts Commission (discussion)
• Community Visioning Workshop review and next steps (discussion)

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 property tax, which includes a 1% increase (about $3 per household). They will also discuss preliminary 2025 revenue for the Street and Fire/EMS funds, and consider several action items including lodging tax awards, appointments, and interlocal agreements.

• Public hearing on 2025 property tax (1% increase, estimated $30K city revenue, ~$3 per household)
• Lodging Tax Award Recommendation for Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (2024 supplemental request)
• Appointment to the Burlington Arts Commission
• Dark Fiber Interlocal Agreement with Anacortes (lease two fiber strands)
• Non-Motorized and Transportation Safety Plan (funded by $500K state grant)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet on October 8, 2024, to approve minutes, receive staff reports, and discuss old business including RCO grants, the Rotary Park Inclusive Playground, Jason Boerner Park, and the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan. New business includes a subcommittee report on pickleball. The board will also hear public comment.

• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024
• Discussion of the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Update on Rotary Park Inclusive Playground installation
• Update on Jason Boerner Park playground removal bids
• Pickleball subcommittee report on potential court locations

City Council

The council will review preliminary 2025 revenue projections and special revenue fund expenditures. They will also consider an interlocal agreement with Sedro-Woolley for a Mobile Integrated Healthcare Professional (MIHP) pilot program funded by a $200,000 Peace Health grant. A supplemental lodging tax grant of $13,000 is proposed for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. A consent item will close a sidewalk for a Halloween event at Railroad Pizza & Pub.

• Preliminary 2025 revenue projections and budget review of special revenue funds
• Interlocal agreement with Sedro-Woolley for MIHP community paramedic program ($200,000 Peace Health grant)
• Supplemental lodging tax grant of $13,000 for Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
• Sidewalk closure request by Railroad Pizza & Pub for a Halloween event
• 2025 Comprehensive Plan update and resolution on GMASC allocations

Burlington Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to coordinate preparations for the upcoming Fall Fest. The body will also review a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and determine locations for utility boxes.

• Review of RFQ for utility boxes
• Determination of utility box locations
• Update on brochure design
• Planning and preparation for Fall Fest

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two action items: recommendations supporting regional population, housing, and employment allocations from the Growth Management Act Steering Committee, and proposed amendments to Skagit County Countywide Planning Policies. Commissioners may take final action on both. The meeting also includes discussion-only items on minor code changes, a development update, and a long-range planning update.

• Recommendation supporting regional population, housing, and employment allocations from GMATAC — possible final action
• Recommendation supporting proposed amendments to Skagit County Countywide Planning Policies — possible final action
• Discussion of minor code changes to Burlington Municipal Code chapters 17.70–17.95 (non-substantive)
• Development update on ongoing construction projects and recent permit applications
• Long-range planning update from Community Development staff

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly act on a Transportation Benefit District material change policy, review pre-design cost estimates for a Police Station remodel, and consider awarding a construction contract and consultant agreement for the SR20 Skagit St. Signalization Project. A presentation from the Burlington Chamber of Commerce is also scheduled.

• Transportation Benefit District Material Change Policy Resolution
• Police Station Remodel Pre-Design Cost Estimates
• Bid and Contract Award for SR20 Skagit St. Signalization Project
• Consultant Construction Management Agreement for SR20 Skagit St. Signalization Project
• 2024 Fund Numbers, Names, BARS Numbers and Restrict Revenues (information)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Director's financial reports and discuss a proposed policy revision to remove family blocks on Evergreen accounts. The meeting also includes updates on a community needs assessment and student cards.

• Proposed removal of family block on Evergreen accounts (Overdue, Lost, and Damaged Materials Policy)
• Community needs assessment update
• Student card update
• Discussion regarding a non-voting teen member
• Approval of bills and July/August monthly reports

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees approved a policy revision removing the rule that blocked borrowing privileges for households with fees over $100, citing enforcement difficulties with the Evergreen system. The board also approved the July meeting minutes and the payment of bills. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July meeting minutes
• Approved payment of bills
• Approved policy revision removing $100 fee block rule

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets to receive updates on park projects and discuss future plans. Items include sewer repairs at Maiben Park, progress on the Rotary Park inclusive playground, and a $50K pickleball assessment. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Maiben Park sewer line repair after connection issue found
• Rotary Park inclusive playground equipment installation begins September 9
• $50K pickleball assessment discussed
• Jason Boerner Park play structure removal planned for safety
• GIS mapping project for parks presented

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, receive updates on utility box RFQ and website presence, discuss a Lodging Tax Grant application due August 31, and plan for the upcoming B'Town Fall Fest in September. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

• Approval of minutes from June 25 and July 23, 2024
• Update on RFQ for utility boxes
• Update on BAC presence on City of Burlington website
• Discussion of Lodging Tax Grant application (due August 31)
• Planning for B'Town Fall Fest (September 28-29)

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold public hearings on vacating a right-of-way at Maiben Park and forming a Transportation Benefit District to generate sales tax revenue for transportation. They will also discuss funding the East West Connector Road project and review the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. Action items include awarding bids for sewer replacement on Pine Street and sidewalk replacement on North Hill, as well as approving a public outreach contract and personnel policy revisions.

• Public hearing: vacate unopened right-of-way (ROW) in Maiben Park.
• Public hearing: formation of Transportation Benefit District (TBD) with sales tax effective January 2025.
• Discussion: funding shortfall for East West Connector Road project.
• Action: preliminary approval of 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Action: bid award to Earthwork Solutions, LLC for 2024 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project on Pine Street.

The Burlington City Council approved the formation of a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) and creation of Chapter 3.80 of the municipal code, with Councilor DeGloria opposed. The council also approved a $665K transfer from the Storm Drain Capital Reserve to fund the East-West Connector Road project, and approved several contracts including a sewer replacement and sidewalk project.

• Approved TBD formation ordinance and Chapter 3.80 (5-1)
• Approved $665K transfer from Fund #426 to Fund #102 for East-West Connector (unanimous)
• Approved $306,624 in accounts payable and $721,723.60 in payroll (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of East Vernon Avenue right-of-way at Maiben Park (unanimous)
• Adopted preliminary 2025 CIP and authorized Mayor to sign resolution (5-1)
• Approved public outreach contract with Consor (5-1)
• Awarded bid to Earthwork Solutions for 2024 Sanitary Sewer Replacement (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to E&E Contraction for North Hill Sidewalk Replacement (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially take final action on non-substantive changes to chapters 17.55 – 17.69 of the Burlington Municipal Code. The body will also receive briefings on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update and current permit applications.

• Final action on minor code updates to chapters 17.55 – 17.69
• Briefing on 2025 Comprehensive Plan update
• Update on current permit applications and construction projects

The Burlington Planning Commission voted to recommend preliminary adoption of non-substantive changes to BMC chapters 17.55–17.69, covering Commercial-Industrial, Parks and Conservation, and Public Facility and Transportation zones. The recommendation follows a public hearing on August 21, 2024, and will be combined with other updates for final City Council action later.

• Recommended preliminary adoption of code changes to chapters 17.55–17.69
• Held public hearing on proposed changes on August 21, 2024
• Voted to forward recommendation to City Council

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will convene for a regular meeting to approve July minutes and receive informational updates. New business includes discussion of a board minutes-taker and an update on Jason Boerner Memorial Park. Staff will present the parks and recreation reports. No formal votes on policy or spending are scheduled.

• Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of advisory board minutes-taker role
• Staff update on Jason Boerner Memorial Park
• Parks report on current operations and events
• Recreation report on programs and upcoming events

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2024. They are scheduled to discuss the 2025 Budget Development Process and a Public Outreach Contract. Action items include a revision to the Paramedic New Hire Bonuses Agreement. The consent agenda includes an interlocal agreement with Camano Island Fire & Rescue for resource sharing, appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and a street closure request for a block party on Vernon Avenue. The council will also consider minutes from the July 25 meeting.

• Interlocal agreement with Camano Island Fire & Rescue for sharing resources on state mobilizations
• Appointments to the 2025 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
• Street closure request for a neighborhood block party on the 600 block of Vernon Ave.
• Discussion of the 2025 Budget Development Process
• Revision to the Paramedic New Hire Bonuses Agreement

The Burlington City Council approved the consent agenda items, including an interlocal agreement with Camano Island Fire & Rescue and appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The council also discussed the 2025 budget development process, the East-West Connector Project, and the police chief succession plan. No public hearings were held, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda items #1, #2, #3 (ILA with Camano Island Fire & Rescue, LTAC appointments, street closure for block party) (unanimous)
• Discussed 2025 budget calendar and norms (no vote)
• Discussed East-West Connector Project and Bike Shop demolition (no vote)
• Discussed police chief succession plan and interim chief appointment (no vote)

City Council

The Burlington City Council will discuss and potentially act on several interlocal agreements, including one for EMS transport services and another with Camano Island Fire & Rescue for state mobilization resource sharing. They will also consider a petition to vacate a portion of East Vernon Avenue through Maiben Park, an update on the inclusive playground with site amenities purchase authorization, and a revision to police new hire bonuses. Other items include a library card agreement with the school district and a personnel policy manual update.

• Interlocal Agreement to Provide EMS Transport Services
• ILA with Camano Island Fire & Rescue for Sharing of Resources on State Mobilizations
• Petition for Street Vacation of Unimproved East Vernon Ave. through Maiben Park
• Inclusive Playground Update and Site Amenities Purchase Authorization
• Police New Hire Bonuses Agreement Revision

The Burlington City Council approved several agreements and purchases, including an interlocal agreement with Skagit County for EMS transport services, the 2024 EDASC agreement, a street vacation resolution for unimproved East Vernon Ave. through Maiben Park, and purchase of benches, trash cans, picnic tables, and a water fountain for the inclusive playground. The Council also approved a revised Police New Hire Bonus Program agreement (6-1) and an interlocal cooperative agreement for the East-West Connector Road. A proposed revision to the Personnel Policy & Procedures Manual was introduced but not approved, pending final review.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Skagit County for EMS transport services (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 EDASC agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for street vacation of unimproved East Vernon Ave. through Maiben Park (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of benches, trash cans, picnic tables, and water fountain for inclusive playground (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal with Burlington-Edison School District for Student Cards (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal cooperative agreement for East-West Connector Road (unanimous)
• Approved revised Police New Hire Bonus Program agreement (6-1, Stavig opposed)
• Approved Accounts Payable invoices of $1,010,963.95, utility refunds of $1,405.23, and payroll of $894,172.45 (unanimous)

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission is meeting to review updates on utility box requests and the commission's presence on the city website. Members will also discuss a potential Lodging Tax Grant application and set goals for the remainder of 2024.

• Update on RFQ for utility boxes
• Discussion of Lodging Tax Grant application
• Report on BH PC meeting from 7/16
• Planning for 2024 goals including City newsletter blurb and SRP tree poll naming
• Discussion regarding art in the park for B’Town Fest

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is discussing non-substantive updates to the Burlington Municipal Code. Members will receive briefings on population, employment, and housing allocations that will inform the 2025 comprehensive plan update.

• Potential action on minor code updates for chapters 17.30 – 17.50
• Discussion of minor code updates for chapters 17.55 – 17.69 regarding CI, PC, and PFT zones
• Briefing on population, employment, and housing allocations from the Growth Management Act Steering Committee and Skagit Council of Governments
• Status report on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Status report on Permitting and Development

Historical Preservation Commission

The commission will receive updates on a planned community workshop for the Carnegie Library, including a tour of plans, and discuss the city's broader Community Needs Assessment which may incorporate library-related questions. Commissioners will also hear from the Historical Society and Art Commission.

• Workshop on Carnegie Library: July 18 background discussion, Aug 1 kick-off, Aug 8 all-day workshop scheduled
• $6,000 in lodging tax money previously set aside for the workshop, may now be unnecessary due to city-wide Community Needs Assessment
• City consultant selection for Community Needs Assessment underway; results will inform Comprehensive Plan
• Historical Society display and Art Commission introduction as new business items
• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss preliminary approval for the 2025 Annual CIP Update. The council may also consider an agreement with H.W. Lochner Inc. for the Pine Street pervious concrete project design. An information item regarding the Chief of Police executive search agreement is also on the agenda.

• Agreement with H.W. Lochner Inc. for Pine Street pervious concrete project design
• Preliminary approval of 2025 Annual CIP Update
• Conflict Counsel Extension for Carla Lorenzo
• Presentation by Burlington Health Community Coalition

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will receive updates regarding the Rotary Park inclusive playground and Maiben Park. Members will also discuss new park amenities and a city-wide community needs assessment.

• Rotary Park inclusive playground installation update
• Maiben Park maintenance and permit updates
• Review of Rotary Park amenities
• Community Needs Assessment information
• $125,000 replacement quote for Jason Boerner Park playground structure

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees will review the Director's June report and year-to-date financial information. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a vacant trustee position, Discover Books replacement, and an update on the community needs assessment.

• Library Trustee position vacancy
• Discover Books replacement
• Community needs assessment update
• Director's June Monthly Report
• Approval of June 4 minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new policy for credit card acceptance fees and the future use of a rental house on Whitmarsh Road. Members will also receive an update on construction and equipment purchases for the Inclusive Playground. Financial reports show May revenues and expenditures are currently in line with expectations.

• Credit Card Acceptance and Service Fees policy discussion
• Rental house use on Whitmarsh Road
• Inclusive Playground site amenities purchase authorization
• Paramedic Internship Agreement with National Medical Education & Training Center

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission will discuss the introduction of the PROS Plan and review an RFP evaluation rubric. The meeting also includes a strategy session and information regarding the Festival of Murals.

• Introduction of the PROS Plan
• Review of RFP Evaluation Rubric
• Information on the Festival of Murals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This plan identifies projects to be studied, designed, and constructed over the next six years. It includes project descriptions, locations, estimated costs, and revenue sources.

• Review of 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will receive updates on the Rotary Park Inclusive Playground project and staff reports for parks and recreation. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 14, 2024.

• Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes
• Rotary Park Inclusive Playground progress update
• Parks and Recreation staff reports

City Council

The City Council will consider forming a Transportation Benefit District and discuss the East/West Connector Road update. The council also plans to act on grant applications for Maiben Park and Jason Boerner Memorial Park.

• Formation of a Transportation Benefit District (TBD)
• East/West Connector Road update
• State RCO Grant applications for Maiben Park and Jason Boerner Memorial Park
• Interlocal Agreement with Skagit County for the 2024-2027 Spillman Records Management System
• Paramedic Internship Agreement with National Medical Education & Training Center

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review the Director’s May report and 2024 year-to-date financial report. Agenda items also include an interlocal agreement with B-ESD and a discussion of a vacant trustee position.

• Interlocal Agreement with B-ESD
• RCW change regarding open carry of weapons in public libraries
• Approval of bills
• Discussion of weeds, discards, and lost/missing items
• Vacant Library Trustee position

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving previous minutes and discussing ongoing public art projects. They will also review a PROS plan introduction and an RFP evaluation rubric, indicating planning for future initiatives.

• QR code stand details
• Umbrella sculpture status
• PROS plan introduction
• Outline of wrapping project
• RFP evaluation rubric review

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a presentation on Gages Slough and stormwater management, a proposed interlocal student card program, and revisions to the personnel policy manual. Action items include a contract for hearing examiner services, Maiben Park repairs, a grant request for the Hazel Street House, and the purchase of a replacement fire engine. The agenda also includes consent items for two event-related street closures.

• Purchase of replacement fire engine with purchase discounts, financing options, and authorization to order
• Maiben Park repair and improvements
• Contract for hearing examiner services
• Hazel Street House, city lien, and 1590 monies grant request
• Bid award and agreement with Generator Services Northwest, LLC for generator load bank testing services

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hear updates on the Inclusive Playground timeline, the Portland Loo order, Maiben Park renovations, and RCO grants. Staff will also give parks and recreation reports, and the board will approve April meeting minutes.

• Maiben Park renovations discussion (bathroom repairs ~$30K, spray park, grass improvement)
• Inclusive Playground timeline update at Rotary Park
• Portland Loo order update
• RCO Grants update
• Approval of 04/09/2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed-record hearing to consider an appeal by the applicant, Landed Gentry Development, Inc., of the Hearing Examiner's denial of a preliminary plat for 89 townhouse lots at 900 South Pine Street. The denial was based on inadequate buffer to a fish and wildlife habitat conservation area (Gages Slough). Council may decline the appeal, uphold the denial, or reverse it if it finds an error of fact or law. Four votes are required for any action; if no motion passes, the denial stands.

• Appeal of Hearing Examiner denial of preliminary plat LUP 6-23 for 89 townhouse lots at 900 South Pine Street
• Closed-record hearing: Council may only consider the existing record, not new testimony or outside information
• Options: decline appeal, uphold denial, or reverse with specific findings of error
• Four votes required for any action; Mayor cannot break a tie
• Applicant: Landed Gentry Development, Inc.; property owner: Gages Crossing, LLC

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to deliberate on an appeal of the Hearings Examiner's land-use decision for the Pine Street Development, and will consider several action items including a street sweeper purchase and a lease renewal. The agenda also includes presentations, public comments, and consent items for a drone contract and a street closure for Berry Dairy Days.

• Appeal deliberations on Hearings Examiner's land-use decision for Pine Street Development
• Purchase of new Schwarze A7 street sweeper for $432,549.96
• Revised MOU and lease renewal for Friendship House operation of Skagit First Step Center
• Contract with Skylight Drone Company for Berry Dairy Days on 6/14/2024
• Street closure request by Eagle's Club #3242 for E. Victoria Ave. on June 15, 2024

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Director's April monthly report and the 2024 year-to-date financial report. The meeting includes discussions on the Summer Reading overview and an update on the Community Needs Assessment.

• 2024 YTD Financial Report
• Approval of bills
• Discussion of weeds, discards, and lost/missing items
• Summer Reading overview
• Community Needs Assessment update

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a lease renewal for the Skagit First Step Center, a preliminary financial report, an update on the East/West Connector Road, and the purchase of a replacement fire engine. They will also consider action items for a Portland Loo at Rotary Park and a bid for the 2024 Overlay Project. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session may be held.

• Purchase of replacement fire engine
• MOU and lease renewal for Friendship House operation of Skagit First Step Center
• Preliminary YE 2023 financial report and 2024 YTD through March
• Order approval for Portland Loo at Rotary Park
• Bid and contract award for 2024 Overlay Project

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on its group mission statement, determine the next art piece and its location with associated costs, receive an update on the Utility Box Wrap Project, and adopt bylaws. They will also review a field trip. The meeting includes open comment and adjournment.

• Vote on group mission statement
• Determine next art piece and location with costs
• Utility Box Wrap Project update
• Bylaw adoption
• Review of field trip

Planning Commission

The Burlington Planning Commission will preliminarily adopt minor editing changes to residential zoning codes in chapters 17.15–17.25. The commission will also discuss proposed code edits for mixed-use zones, review the approved 2024 Capital Improvement Plan while discussing 2025 updates, and receive a status update on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. No final actions are scheduled for the discussion items. These reviews maintain current land-use regulations and outline planned public infrastructure projects that affect local services.

• Preliminary adoption of minor editing changes to residential zoning codes (chapters 17.15–17.25)
• Discussion of proposed code edits for mixed-use zones (chapters 17.30–17.50)
• Review of the approved 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and discussion of 2025 updates
• Status update on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan project
• General Community Development Department updates

Historical Preservation Commission

The Historical Preservation Commission will review the January 30, 2024, meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates on grants and a future community workshop date. The commission will also receive information regarding a community needs assessment.

• Approval of January 30, 2024, meeting minutes
• Grants update
• Community workshop date discussion
• Community needs assessment information

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including the formation of a Transportation Benefit District, an update on the East/West Connector Road, and a contract with Gray and Osborne for engineering services on the Pine St. sanitary sewer line replacement. Action items include creating a Public Art Fund, filling council committee assignments, and approving civil work for an inclusive playground foundation. The meeting also includes a swearing-in of a new council member and a workshop on capital project planning.

• Formation of Transportation Benefit District (TBD)
• Agreement with Gray and Osborne for engineering services for Pine St. Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement Project
• Creating the Public Art Fund
• Inclusive Playground Civil Work-Playground Foundation
• Bathroom Purchase for Inclusive Playground

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills and review the Director's March monthly report. The agenda includes a discussion on the 2023 Annual Report and an update from the City Council.

• 2024 YTD Financial Report
• 2023 Annual Report
• Approval of bills
• Discussion of weeds, discards, and lost/missing items

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review meeting minutes, receive updates on Maiben Park and Jason Boerner Park, and discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Staff will also provide parks and recreation reports, followed by open public comment. The meeting is informational, with no formal action items beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Maiben Park update from Travis Schwetz
• CIP discussion led by Travis Schwetz
• Jason Boerner Park update from Sarah Ward
• Approval of 03/12/2024 meeting minutes
• Parks and Recreation staff reports

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to discuss the East West Connector funding and expenses, and to plan a council retreat and strategic planning exercise. They will also take action on filling committee assignments and revising council rules for filling an open mayor position. The agenda includes a workshop on the Maiben Parks Redevelopment Plan and a presentation on the PERC relicensing of Seattle City Light's dam settlement.

• Discussion of East West Connector funding and expenses
• Council Rules Revision for filling open Mayor Position
• Filling of Bill Aslett's Council Committee Assignments
• Workshop on Maiben Parks Redevelopment Plan
• Presentation on PERC Relicensing of Seattle City Light Dam Settlement

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on its group mission statement, determine the next art piece and its location, and adopt bylaws. The commission will also brainstorm potential art projects to compile a master list. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or financial decisions on the agenda.

• Vote on group mission statement
• Determine next art piece and location
• Bylaw adoption
• Brainstorming session to compile master list of potential art projects

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills. The main action item is appointing someone to fill an open council seat. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Appointment to open council seat
• Consent agenda
• Public comments
• Mayor's update
• Executive session possible for personnel, litigation, or land acquisition

Planning Commission

The Burlington Planning Commission will review proposed technical edits to several municipal code chapters and discuss corrections to the adopted 2024 Capital Improvement Plan. Staff will present non-substantive updates addressing spelling, grammar, and organizational clarity in the code. The commission may take preliminary action on the first set of code changes, while other items remain discussion-only. Clear code language supports consistent permitting, while the Capital Improvement Plan tracks city infrastructure and development projects.

• Continuing discussion and possible preliminary action on technical edits to Burlington Municipal Code chapters 17.01 and 17.05
• Introduction of proposed technical code updates for chapters 17.15, 17.20, and 17.25 (discussion only)
• Discussion of corrections to the previously adopted 2024 Capital Improvement Plan for inadvertently omitted projects
• Community Development Department update on permitting issues, ongoing development, and the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update

City Council

The Burlington City Council is holding a regular meeting with a single action item: appointing a council member to an open seat. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as minutes, public comments, and reports, with no other substantive decisions listed.

• Appointment to open council seat
• Consent agenda
• Public hearing action (none specified)
• Executive session possible for personnel, litigation, or land acquisition

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hear updates on Maiben Park, an RCO Inclusive Playground, and Jason Boerner Park, along with staff reports on parks and recreation. The board will also approve the minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting. No formal decisions are scheduled; all items are for information only.

• Maiben Park update (Sarah Ward)
• RCO Inclusive Playground update (Marv Pulst)
• Jason Boerner Park update (Sarah Ward)
• Parks Report (Travis Schwetz)
• Recreation Report (Christi Kinney)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Director's February monthly report and the 2024 year-to-date financial report. The meeting includes discussions on Spanish outreach work and mayoral changes.

• 2024 YTD Financial Report
• Approval of bills
• Spanish outreach work
• Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission is meeting to discuss old business, including tabling bylaw adoption until March, reviewing a map, and updating on a student member. They will also hold a brainstorming session to compile a master list of potential art projects, followed by open comment and adjournment.

• Bylaw adoption tabled until March
• Review of map by Sarah Wagstaff
• Update on student member
• Brainstorming session to compile master list of potential art projects

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, consent agenda items, and several discussion items. The most significant item is the discussion of an appointment to fill the open mayor position, along with other topics like council committee formats and a joint meeting with the school board.

• Appointment of Chadd Tripp to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
• Renewal of Dike District 12 Agreement, Sharing of Water Facilities
• Zoll X-Series Advanced Monitor Purchase (Financed 0% 36 Months)
• Feasibility and Pre-Design Services for Police Department
• Maiben Park Redevelopment – Implementation Next Steps

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive presentations on proposed technical corrections to the municipal code and an update on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a department update regarding new staff and ongoing projects. No actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Proposed technical corrections to Burlington Municipal Code chapters 17.01 and 17.05
• Presentation of Washington State Department of Commerce checklist for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update
• Introduction of new staff member

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on the Rotary Park playground project and the Maiben Park concept plan. Staff will also provide reports regarding parks and recreation programming.

• Rotary Park playground update
• Maiben Park concept plan discussion
• Parks and Recreation staff reports
• Review of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Burlington City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items for a sanitary sewer general facilities charge and a service fee increase, and will discuss a police department feasibility and pre-design study, Maiben Park redevelopment, and a council retreat. The meeting includes public comments and a consent agenda vote.

• Sanitary Sewer General Facilities Charge (GFC)
• Sanitary Sewer Service Fee Increase
• Feasibility and Pre-Design Services – Police Department
• Maiben Park Redevelopment Next Steps
• City Council Retreat and Strategic Planning Exercise

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Director's January monthly report and 2024 year-to-date financial data. The meeting includes discussions on library consortium updates and the scheduling of the next policy review.

• Approval of January bills
• Annual fine write-off
• Discussion of weeds, discards, and lost/missing items
• 2024 YTD Financial Report

Historical Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss several new business items including updates for members and project progress. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Civil War Veterans at Greenhills and the Paul Bruhn Grant.

• Update for Members
• Civil War Veterans at Greenly Hills discussion
• Charette Project Progress Report review
• Paul Bruhn Grant Reference Sheets review

Burlington Arts Commission

The Burlington Arts Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business: approving minutes, reviewing and possibly adopting bylaws, discussing a draft mission statement and guiding principles, electing officers, and discussing an art map and art selection. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review/Adoption of Bylaws
• Review of draft Mission Statement
• Election of Officers
• Discussion of Art Map and Art selection

Planning Commission

The Commission will discuss proposed minor spelling, organization, and grammatical changes to BMC Chapters 17.01 – 17.05. Staff will also present initial audit results regarding the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update for compliance with state law.

• Proposed minor code updates for Chapters 17.01 – 17.05 BMC
• Audit of Comprehensive Plan and code for legislative compliance
• Status update on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update project
• Introduction of a new Planner

City Council

The Burlington City Council will discuss how to spend annual opioid settlement funds ($12K-$16K), review proposed increases to sanitary sewer connection and service fees, and consider purchases for the inclusive playground, including a sole-source Portland Loo bathroom order. They will also discuss Council involvement in non-represented employee wage reviews and extend a conflict attorney contract with Alexander Ransom. The meeting includes a swearing-in ceremony for the mayor and council members and an executive session on Teamsters negotiations.

• Discussion on opioid settlement expenditures ($12K-$16K annually)
• Discussion on sanitary sewer general facilities charge and service fee increase
• Sole source resolution and order for Portland Loo for inclusive playground
• Laptop donation to Burlington Public Library
• Conflict attorney agreement extension with Alexander Ransom

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burlington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hear a capital projects primer, receive a recommendation on Portland Loo restrooms for the inclusive playground at Rotary Park, and elect a chair and vice chair. The board will also approve minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting. This is a regular business meeting with informational and action items.

• Recommendation on Portland Loo restrooms for Rotary Park inclusive playground
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Learning Lab: Capital Projects Primer
• Approval of 12/12/2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for 02/13/2024

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Director's November report and the 2023 year-to-date financial report. Members will also discuss library consortium updates and the '2024 and Beyond' plan.

• Approval of bills
• 2023 YTD Financial Report
• Discussion of weeds, discards, and lost/missing items
• Library Consortium Update
• 2024 and Beyond Update