Burlington public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Parks Board will hold a joint public hearing to discuss a draft Parks Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan update. The Planning Commission will also consider adopting a 2026 Annual Work Plan for long-range planning projects.

• Public hearing on the draft Parks Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan
• Public hearing and potential adoption of the 2026 Annual Work Plan

City Council

At the December 11, 2025 meeting, the Burlington City Council adopted the final 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, approved the 2026 budget and a 9.7% increase to the property tax levy, and acted on several consent‑agenda items. The council also approved the 2026 lodging tax award and authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement formalizing the North Star Collaborative. Additional consent items included updates to the business and occupation code and agreements for senior services and portable restroom services.

• Adoption of Final 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• 2026 Property Tax Ordinance – 9.7% increase from prior year
• 2026 Lodging Tax Award (LTAC funding added to budget)
• Interlocal Agreement formalizing the North Star Collaborative among Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedro‑Woolley and Skagit County
• Consent agenda items: amendment to BMC 3.70.030, senior center interlocal with Skagit County, contract extension for Indigent Defense Services, agreement with United Site Services for portable restrooms

The council approved the final 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, including funding for a pump‑track, by a 5‑2 vote. It also adopted the 2026 Budget Ordinance (5‑2) and an ordinance amending the 2025 Budget unanimously. Additional actions included approving accounts‑payable invoices totaling $2,319,? (see amounts below) and approving six consent‑agenda items, including the cancellation of the Dec. 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 2026 Capital Improvement Plan with pump‑track funding (5-2)
• Adopted 2026 Budget Ordinance (5-2)
• Adopted ordinance amending the 2025 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable invoices: $1,418,704.36; $37,927.75; $1,178,074.58; $706,460.32 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items #1‑6, including cancellation of Dec. 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused Councilor Jamie Weiss from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved November 25, 2025 and Dec. 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on the CIP adoption (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and review updates on park winterizing, the upcoming closure of playfields at Skagit River Park, and the Rotary Park bathroom construction. The board will consider open board positions and term expirations, discuss a portable restrooms agreement, and hear a presentation on the PROS Plan community feedback. No formal decisions are noted beyond the minutes approval.

• Approve minutes from the 11/4/2025 board meeting
• Discuss portable restrooms agreement
• Presentation: PROS Plan Discussion Part 4 – community feedback on indoor sports facilities
• Rotary Park bathroom contract awarded to Henefin Construction (lowest of nine bids)
• Playfields at Skagit River Park to close on November 16

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the October 7th meeting, review the director's October and November reports including the year‑to‑date financial statement, and consider a budget update. Additional items include approval of bills, discussion of lost or missing items, and a summary of a recent staff day.

• Approval of minutes – October 7th regular meeting
• Director’s October & November monthly reports with 2025 YTD financial report
• Approval of bills
• Discussion of weeds/discards and lost/missing items
• Budget update

The Library Board approved the minutes from the October meeting after a motion was moved and seconded. The board also approved the library’s pending bills following a motion and second. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved library bills (motion passed)

City Council

A motion to close the public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget was made by Councilors Stavig and Turman‑Bryant at 6:10 p.m. The motion received unanimous support and was carried. Mayor Bill Aslett then adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

• Closed public hearing (motion by Stavig and Turman‑Bryant, unanimous, carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on the 2026 budget and discuss the 2026 property tax levy and lodging tax awards. The body will also consider interlocal agreements regarding library allocation and the North Star Collaborative.

• 2026 Property Tax Levy
• 2026 Lodging Tax Award
• Interlocal Agreement with Skagit County for Library Allocation
• Interlocal Agreement for the North Star Collaborative (Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, and Skagit County)
• Council Workshop on 2026 Budget

The council approved the 2026 Property Tax Ordinance, raising the levy by 9.7% with a 4‑2 vote. It also approved the interlocal agreement forming the North Star Collaborative and added revised LTAC funding to the 2026 budget. Several routine items, including excusing a councilor, approving minutes, and paying invoices, were also carried unanimously.

• Excused Councilor Jamie Weiss – motion carried (unanimous)
• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes – motion carried (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $298,910.18 in invoices and $372.63 utility refunds – motion carried (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item #1 (Skagit County Library Allocation ILA) – motion carried (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Property Tax Ordinance with 9.7% increase – motion passed 4:2
• Accepted revised LTAC funding recommendations for 2026 budget – motion carried (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign North Star Collaborative interlocal agreement – motion carried (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Burlington Planning Commission will discuss its Annual Work Plan, which guides the Community Development Department, but will take no action. Staff will present an update on the Comprehensive Plan Update project. Staff will also brief the commission on current permit applications and development projects.

• Annual Work Plan – discussion only, no action
• Long‑Range Planning Update – Comprehensive Plan Update briefing
• Development Review Update – current permits and projects briefing

City Council

The Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 property tax levy, which proposes a 7% increase using a 1% statutory rise and 6% of the banked authority. The council will also consider a bid award for Rotary Park restroom construction, adopt an EMS ambulance transport fee resolution, approve $15,600 in transportation impact fee credits for ELMS MT LLC, and approve a 2026 Skagit County Interlocal Agreement for Laserfiche software.

• Public hearing on 2026 Property Tax levy (7% increase, 1% statutory, 6% banked authority)
• Bid and contract award for Rotary Park restroom construction
• Adoption of Emergency Medical Services ambulance transport fee resolution
• Approval of $15,600 transportation impact fee credits for ELMS MT LLC
• Approval of 2026 Skagit County Interlocal Agreement for Laserfiche software

The council added two new agenda items—Historical Markers Grant Recommendation and Lodging Tax Discussion—by unanimous motions. It also approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. A series of payments totaling $2,145,031.63 for accounts payable and payroll expenses were approved by unanimous vote.

• Added Agenda Item #3 – Historical Markers Grant Recommendation (motion carried)
• Added Agenda Item #4 – Lodging Tax Discussion (motion carried)
• Approved October 23, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Accounts Payable invoices of $742,559.56 (motion carried)
• Approved October 2025 electronic AP invoices of $43,309.03 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll expenses of $936,193.96 for pay period ending Oct 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved payroll expenses of $713,968.08 for pay period ending Oct 31, 2025 (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan update. It will also discuss a resolution concerning the unimproved right‑of‑way on West Fairhaven Avenue. Additional items include updates on the Rotary Park bathroom project, irrigation planning for Skagit River Park, and information about upcoming community open houses.

• Resolution for West Fairhaven Ave. Unimproved Right‑of‑Way – discussion
• PROS Plan Discussion Part 3 presentation by Tom Beckwith
• Rotary Park Inclusive Playground Bathroom – plans complete, bid to be issued by end of month
• Irrigation plan for Skagit River Park – exploring non‑interruptible water right with PUD
• Community Open House on PROS Plan feedback – Tuesday, Nov 17, 6:30‑8 pm at Burlington Public Library

Planning Commission

The Burlington Planning Commission will review the final draft of the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan and may take action on it. It will also discuss the Active Transportation and Safety plan that will inform updates to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Finally, the commission will discuss proposed substantive changes to the Burlington Municipal Code needed for the Comprehensive Plan update.

• Review and possible action on the final draft of the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Discussion of the Active Transportation and Safety (ATS) plan for the Transportation Element update
• Discussion of proposed substantive changes to the Burlington Municipal Code for the Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The Burlington City Council will consider several funding and fee items, including the 2026 Lodging Tax Award, an Emergency Medical Services fee resolution, and a request for transportation impact fee credits. The council will also discuss the Active Transportation and Safety Plan and the 2025 Fire Department HVAC upgrade project. Additionally, the council will approve several accounts payable invoices totaling over $1.9 million.

• 2026 Lodging Tax Award (funding allocation)
• Emergency Medical Services Fee Resolution
• Request for Transportation Impact Fee Credits
• 2025 Fire Department HVAC Upgrade Project
• Approval of accounts payable invoices: $909,145.21, $41,068.84, $5,103.48, $957,996.09

The council rejected the 2026 LTAC funding recommendations with a 6‑1 vote, directing the agency to resubmit. It also approved the Skagit County Interlocal Agreement for Laserfiche, adopted an EMS ambulance transport fee resolution, and approved $15,600 in transportation impact fee credits. Additionally, the council authorized payment of $749,454.65 in accounts payable invoices and $740,199.22 in payroll, removed the fire department HVAC upgrade from the agenda, and approved the Veteran’s Day Parade consent item.

• Rejected LTAC funding recommendations, directing resubmission (6-1)
• Approved 2026 Skagit County Interlocal Agreement for Laserfiche (unanimous)
• Adopted EMS ambulance transport fee resolution, authorizing Mayor’s signature (unanimous)
• Approved transportation impact fee credits for ELMS MT LLC, $15,600 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable invoices $749,454.65 and Payroll expenses $740,199.22 (unanimous)
• Struck Agenda Item #6 – 2025 Fire Department HVAC Upgrade Project from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Veteran’s Day Parade consent agenda item, authorizing Mayor’s signature (unanimous)
• Motion to increase award funding to Historical Society and City Playing Fields passed (5-2)

Historical Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to conduct introductory business and review organizational guidelines. The agenda consists of informational items and procedural updates.

• Review of bylaws and duties
• Overview of meeting schedule
• Acknowledgement of April minutes

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, review recent park updates, and hear two presentations: a Grasstains Learning Landscapes overview and a discussion of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan update. The PROS Plan presentation outlines the timeline and process for a 20‑year and 6‑year plan to be adopted by City Council by January 2026. The meeting includes a brief open‑comment period before adjourning.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Grasstains Learning Landscapes (Nature Playscape at Maiben Park)
• PROS Plan update discussion with timeline to adopt plan by January 2026
• Review of new format for monthly Parks & Recreation reports
• Open comment period (no comments received)

City Council

The Burlington City Council considered a bid to provide pavement maintenance for an overlay project on city streets, including a motion to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Asphalt Northwest, which was not adopted. Council also approved the appointment of Sonja Wittmier to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and authorized a sidewalk closure for a Halloween event at Railroad Pizza & Pub. Additionally, the council approved payment of accounts payable invoices totaling $703,717.04 and a utility refund of $98.64.

• Appointment of Sonja Wittmier to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (consent agenda)
• Bid and Contract Award – Maintenance Overlay (presentation of bid for street pavement work)
• Motion to authorize the mayor to sign agreement with Asphalt Northwest for the overlay project (motion failed)
• Sidewalk Closure Request by Railroad Pizza & Pub for October 25 Halloween event
• Approval of accounts payable invoices totaling $703,717.04 and utility refund of $98.64

The council approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved payment of accounts payable invoices totaling $1,913,313.62. The council appointed Sonja Wittmier to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. The council authorized the mayor to sign the agreement with Asphalt Northwest for the city’s overlay pavement maintenance project.

• Approved September 25, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved payment of accounts payable invoices totaling $1,913,313.62 (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Sonja Wittmier to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (all in favor)
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreement with Asphalt Northwest for the overlay pavement maintenance project (all in favor)
• Excused Councilor Jess Pérez-Linares from the October 9, 2025 meeting (all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills from September, discuss the City Fee Schedule changes, and welcome a new trustee. The meeting is scheduled for November 4th, 2025.

• Approval of September bills
• Discussion of City Fee Schedule changes
• Welcome new Trustee Joseph Santos
• Review of 2025 YTD Financial Report
• Discussion of Weeds/Discards and Lost/Missing Items

The trustees approved the minutes from the September meeting after a motion was moved, seconded, and passed. They also approved the library's pending bills following a motion that was moved, seconded, and passed. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved September meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved library bills (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a bid and contract award for a maintenance overlay. The meeting also includes a presentation on North Star opioid settlement funds and a sidewalk closure request for a Halloween event.

• Bid and Contract Award for Maintenance Overlay
• Sidewalk closure request by Railroad Pizza & Pub on October 25, 2025
• Presentation on North Star Opioid Settlement Funds

The council approved the September 11 special meeting minutes and the September 18 regular meeting minutes. It authorized payment of accounts payable invoices totaling $703,717.04 and utility billing refunds of $98.64. The consent agenda, including a sidewalk closure request for Railroad Pizza & Pub on Oct. 25, was approved. A motion to let the mayor sign the Asphalt Northwest overlay contract failed.

• Approved Sep 11, 2025 special meeting minutes (all in favor; motion carried)
• Approved Sep 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes (all in favor; motion carried)
• Approved payment of invoices $703,717.04 and refunds $98.64 (all in favor; motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items, including sidewalk closure request (all in favor; motion carried)
• Motion to authorize mayor to sign Asphalt Northwest overlay agreement failed (no second; motion died)

City Council

Mayor Bill Aslett briefed the council on the search for a city administrator and recommended hiring Andy Parks on an interim basis. Councilmembers Stavig and Green moved to approve the contract, which is set for up to three months and may be terminated earlier. The motion passed with all members in favor.

• Approved appointment of Andy Parks as Interim City Administrator (all in favor)

City Council

The Burlington City Council will review a regional proposal for allocating opioid settlement funds, which includes $2.6 million already received and $8.3 million expected for the county. The council will also consider the purchase of a medium‑duty, gas‑powered dump truck and act on several consent agenda items, such as appointing a new library board trustee and extending the Sakuma Bros Ave closure. Additional items include approvals for a traffic‑safety interagency agreement and a Lexipol reporting and training contract.

• Presentation and discussion of the Regional Opioid Settlement Funds Proposal (North Star) – $2.6 M received, $8.3 M total expected for Skagit County
• Purchase of a Medium‑Duty, Gas‑Powered Dump Truck
• Approval of Washington Traffic Safety Commission Interagency Agreement (Target Zero program) for Oct 2025‑Sept 2026
• Approval of Lexipol Master Service Agreement for state performance reporting and online police training
• Consent agenda items: appointment of Joseph Santos to the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees and extension of Sakuma Bros Ave closure

The council approved the appointment of Sandy Kottke as the City Finance Director. It also approved payments totaling over $1.3 million for invoices, payroll and utility refunds. The council authorized the purchase of a medium‑duty gas‑powered dump truck for up to $135,000 and the disposal of an old dump truck. Additional consent items, including a library board appointment and an extension of a street closure, were also approved.

• Approved Finance Director appointment of Sandy Kottke (all in favor)
• Approved payment of invoices: $508,472.56 AP, $35,239.20 electronic AP, $118.18 utility refunds, $753,819.40 payroll (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Joseph Santos to the Burlington Public Library Board (all in favor)
• Approved extension of Sakuma Bros Ave closure to complete light‑pole relocation (all in favor)
• Authorized purchase of a medium‑duty gas‑powered dump truck not to exceed $135,000 (all in favor)
• Authorized surplus and disposal of truck #230, a 2001 Ford F450 dump truck (all in favor)
• Approved August 28, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (all in favor)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to discuss updates to parks and recreation services and receive a presentation on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan kick-off. The meeting includes a review of previous minutes and a period for open public comment.

• PROS Plan Kick-Off presentation by Tom Beckwith

Library Board of Trustees

The Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills, review monthly reports, and discuss a revision to the STAR Reader Program policy. The meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025.

• Approval of bills and monthly reports
• Discussion of weeds, discards, and lost items
• Memo regarding STAR Reader Program policy revision

The trustees approved the August meeting minutes after a correction. They approved the pending bills presented. They also approved a revision to the Policies/Procedures Manual that removes the Star Reader Program.

• Approved August meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved pending bills (motion passed)
• Approved revision to policies removing Star Reader Program (motion passed)

City Council

The council approved the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Target Zero interagency agreement for 2025‑2026 and the Lexipol Master Service Agreement for state reporting and online training. It also approved the payment of $470,388.31 in accounts payable, $1,265.25 for a summer camp vendor, and $962,955.57 in payroll expenses. The consent agenda items, including seven historical preservation commission appointments, were approved. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved Washington Traffic Safety Commission Target Zero agreement (all in favor)
• Approved Lexipol Master Service Agreement for police reporting and training (all in favor)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $1,434,609.13 (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda items #1‑#7, including seven historical preservation appointments (all in favor)
• Approved August 14, 2025 council meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Excused Councilor Joe DeGloria from the August 28 meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The council approved the King Architecture design and engineering proposal for the Police Department remodel. It also terminated the contract with Earthworks Solutions for the sanitary sewer replacement project and authorized a new bid. Additional actions included updating the business license threshold, approving a $14,176.50 purchase of a Hurst extrication tool, and approving a 5‑to‑2 vote for a natural playground design at Maiben Park.

• Approved King Architecture proposal for Police Department remodel (all in favor)
• Terminated contract with Earthworks Solutions LLC for sanitary sewer project (all in favor)
• Approved ordinance raising City Business License Model Threshold to $4,000 (all in favor)
• Authorized purchase of Hurst SC 358E2 eDRAULIC combi‑tool for $14,176.50 (all in favor)
• Approved agreement with Grasstains LLC for Maiben Park natural playground design (5:2)
• Approved accounts payable invoices totaling $1,842,069.45 (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda street closures for E. Vernon Ave and Sakuma Brothers Ave (all in favor)
• Authorized trade of Boom Carts and Reels for new water cannons at no cost (all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the meeting minutes and the monthly bills. They authorized a request for proposals for a library space planner, with six firms to submit proposals and a review committee to evaluate them. They directed that proposed changes to the teen board member provisions be sent to the city attorney for code updates.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved monthly bills (motion passed)
• Authorized RFQ for library space planner; six firms to submit proposals
• Directed teen board member code changes to city attorney

City Council

The council voted 5‑2 to approve the purchase of a Ram 1500 truck for the sewer department. A motion to approve the merger consent agenda item was not seconded and therefore failed. Councilors Green and Stavig moved to defer the IAFF Local #4111 payroll deductions MOU to a future meeting, and the motion carried unanimously.

• Approved purchase of Ram 1500 truck for sewer department (5-2)
• Failed to approve Consent Agenda Item #1 on Northwest Fiber‑BCE merger (motion not seconded)
• Deferred IAFF Local #4111 payroll deductions MOU to a future meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted to award the bid and enter a contract with Interwest Construction, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant influent and effluent pump station upgrades and authorized the mayor to sign it. The council also approved payment of $905,588.32 in accounts payable invoices, $41,243.27 in June electronic AP, and $868.80 to Sunrise Salvage & Transport. Additionally, the council approved the contract with The Language Exchange, Inc. for municipal court interpreter services.

• Approved Interwest Construction contract for wastewater pump station upgrades (all in favor)
• Authorized Mayor to sign the Interwest Construction contract (all in favor)
• Approved accounts payable invoices totaling $905,588.32 (all in favor)
• Approved June 2025 electronic AP payment of $41,243.27 (all in favor)
• Approved Sunrise Salvage & Transport payment of $868.80 (all in favor)
• Approved contract with The Language Exchange, Inc. for court interpreter services (all in favor)
• Approved June 26, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Excused Councilors Elizabeth Turman-Bryant and Jamie Weiss from the meeting (all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the June meeting after a motion by Cindy Lint and a second by Maria Yazzolino. They also approved the routine bills presented, with a motion moved by Carol Doyle and seconded by Cindy Lint. No new business was introduced. The next meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2025.

• Approved June meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved routine bills (motion passed)

City Council

Mayor Bill Aslett and City Attorney Leif Johnson opened discussion on an ordinance for acquisition by eminent domain for the East‑West Connector. Councilors Green and Stavig moved to close the public hearing on the ordinance at 8:49 p.m. The motion was approved with all council members in favor, so the public hearing was closed. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Closed public hearing on eminent‑domain ordinance (motion carried, unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a contract with North County Public Defense to provide indigent defense services. It also approved a five‑year interlocal agreement with United General District 304 and a design‑build contract with Trico Companies for a decant structure roof. The council authorized payment of multiple accounts payable invoices and added a Lawnmower Races item to the agenda. Additional routine items such as the consent agenda and meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved contract with North County Public Defense for indigent defense services (all in favor)
• Approved 5-year interlocal agreement with United General District 304 (all in favor)
• Approved design‑build contract with Trico Companies for decant structure, $157,458.00 + tax (all in favor)
• Approved payment of accounts payable invoices: $519,286.08; $41,343.95; $841.99; $3,475.20; $1,078,578.77; $745,653.96 (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda with omission of Item #2 (all in favor)
• Approved addition of Lawnmower Races item to agenda (all in favor)
• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Excused Councilor Elizabeth Turman‑Bryant from the meeting (all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the May meeting and approved the library's bills. They decided to add a teen board member, update the appointment language, and have the city attorney review it. The director and assistant director will exchange offices so the assistant director is nearer the front of the library.

• Approved May meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved library bills (motion passed)
• Decided to add a teen board member and update appointment language for attorney review
• Approved office swap for Director Sarah Ward and Assistant Director Jenny Cole

City Council

The council approved the May 8 meeting minutes and authorized payment of $390,690.21 in invoices and $727,892.99 in payroll. It also approved agreements for the wastewater treatment plant design, an ADA transition plan, a two‑year extension of the Skagit County Investigations contract, and an amendment to the Indigent Defense Interlocal Agreement. The most notable action was the 5‑1 approval of the design contract for SR20 non‑motorized and safety improvements.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices $390,690.21 and payroll $727,892.99 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Gray & Osborne for 2026 wastewater treatment plant design (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Transpo Group for ADA transition plan (unanimous)
• Approved design agreement with Pacific Survey & Engineering for SR20 non‑motorized and safety improvements (5:1)
• Approved two‑year extension of agreement with Skagit County Investigations (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to the Indigent Defense Interlocal Agreement (unanimous)
• Excused Councilor Joe DeGloria from the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Burlington City Council approved a series of motions, including declaring Ambulance #62 surplus, disposing of surplus IT equipment, and adopting Planning Commission recommendations on development capacity and public participation. The Council also approved the April 24 meeting minutes, accounts payable invoices totaling $548,398.05 (plus additional items), and interim historic preservation ordinance regulations. All motions were carried with all members in favor.

• Approved Accounts Payable invoices: $548,398.05, $38,796.25, $3,700.00, $9,651.46, $1,212.33 (All in favor; motion carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items #1 and #2 with time changes (All in favor; motion carried)
• Declared Ambulance #62 surplus and authorized Mayor to sign transfer agreements (All in favor; motion carried)
• Passed interim Historical Preservation Ordinance (All in favor; motion carried)
• Approved disposal of surplus IT equipment per 2025 IT surplus list (All in favor; motion carried)
• Adopted Planning Commission recommendations on development capacity (All in favor; motion carried)
• Accepted Planning Commission recommendation on Public Participation Plan schedule (All in favor; motion carried)
• Approved minutes from the April 24, 2025 City Council meeting (All in favor; motion carried)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the April meeting and authorized payment of outstanding bills. They also approved the revised Collection Development Policy and its comment form. No other items were decided; the board noted pending reviews for teen board members and other initiatives.

• Approved April meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved outstanding library bills (motion passed)
• Approved Collection Development Policy revisions (motion passed)

City Council

The council approved an interagency agreement allowing Burlington police officers to teach at the regional academy. It also approved the design of an inclusive playground bathroom with King Architecture (vote 5:1). The Police Department remodel item was removed from the agenda to be reconsidered as an RFQ (vote 5:1). Additionally, the council approved accounts payable and payroll invoices totaling $1,409,929.46.

• Approved interagency agreement for police training (all in favor)
• Approved inclusive playground bathroom design with King Architecture (5:1)
• Removed Police Department remodel item to be returned as RFQ (5:1)
• Approved Accounts Payable invoices $463,184.42 and payroll expenses $945,745.04 (all in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑3 (all in favor)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Excused Councilor Jestis Pérez‑Linares from the meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council approved several financial and procurement items, including multiple invoices and a generator testing contract. It also approved a sole‑source purchase of a Bioxide odor‑control solution. Interlocal agreements were adopted for probation services (2026‑2028) and community court services ($11,700 per year, 2026‑2028). The council authorized the RCO Certification of Applicant Match and the consent agenda item.

• Approved invoices: $542,713.49, $36,900.59, $27,722.40, $735,677.71 (unanimous)
• Awarded Generator Services Northwest LLC contract for load bank testing (6-0)
• Approved sole‑source procurement of Bioxide Solution odor control (6-1)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Skagit County for probation services (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement for community court services ($11,700/yr) (6-1)
• Approved signature on RCO Certification of Applicant Match (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item #1 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the January meeting after a motion was moved and seconded. They also approved the monthly bills after a motion was moved and seconded. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved January meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved monthly bills (motion passed)

City Council

The council approved the purchase of new police firearms after reviewing quotes and insurance issues, with all members in favor. It also approved new public works and parks job titles (4‑3), the Teamsters MOU (4‑3), and the Indigent Defense Appeal and Conflict Counsel agreements (6‑1 each). The mayor was authorized to sign oxygen interlocal agreements with Fire Districts #5 and #12, and the procurement policy amendment for used vehicles was tabled. Additionally, routine accounts payable invoices totaling $1,173,? (including $238,036.95, $464.18, and $931,457.00) were approved unanimously.

• Approved purchase of new police firearms (all in favor)
• Approved new job titles retroactive Jan 1 2025 (4:3)
• Approved Teamsters MOU retroactive Jan 1 2025 (4:3)
• Approved Indigent Defense Appeal Legal Representation Agreement (6:1)
• Approved Conflict Counsel Agreement (6:1)
• Authorized mayor to sign oxygen interlocal agreements with Fire Districts #5 and #12 (all in favor)
• Approved routine accounts payable invoices totaling $1,173,? (all in favor)
• Tabled modification of procurement policy for used vehicles (all in favor to table)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to continue using the greenhouse‑gas data presented by Maul Foster & Alongi for the climate‑planning element of the comprehensive plan. It also voted to continue using the transportation data presented by Transpo for the transportation element of the comprehensive plan. Both motions were carried with all members in favor.

• Approved use of Maul Foster & Alongi data for climate planning element (motion carried)
• Approved use of Transpo data for transportation planning element (motion carried)