South Burlington
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City Council
The Council will review proposed updates to the Transportation Impact Fee and Land Development Regulations. They are also considering several construction contracts, committee workplans for FY27, and a resolution to expand the Public Art Committee.
- Garden Street East Connector contract award to Don Weston Excavating, Inc.
- Veterans Park turf improvement contract with AstroTurf Corporation
- Resolution #2026-09 expanding the Public Art Committee to nine members
- First reading of updates to the Transportation Impact Fee
- First reading of Land Development Regulation amendments (LDR-26-02 to LDR-26-08)
Development Review Board
The Development Review Board will hear a continued site plan for a 12,735-square-foot expansion of a large commercial and industrial building at 530 Community Drive. Also on the agenda are site plans for stormwater and parking improvements at Red Rocks Park, a new 5,040-square-foot building on an undeveloped lot at 69 Randall Street, and a preliminary plat to subdivide a 5.5-acre lot at 1730 Spear Street. The board will also approve minutes from the June 16 meeting.
- 12,735-sf commercial expansion at 530 Community Drive (PZ-SITE-2026-16)
- Stormwater, parking, and slope stabilization at Red Rocks Park, 4 Central Ave (SP-26-18)
- New 5,040 sf building at 69 Randall Street (PZ-SITE-2026-011)
- Subdivision of 5.5-acre lot into two lots at 1730 Spear Street (PZ-PRELIM-2026-4)
- Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee
The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee will elect officers and approve its FY27 work plan. They will also receive updates on bike/ped bridge naming and discuss the DRB and Long Property. The meeting includes public comment and new member orientation.
- Election of committee officers
- Adoption of FY27 work plan
- Bike/ped bridge naming updates
- DRB and 'Long Property' discussion
- New member orientation
Housing Committee
The committee will organize its leadership by electing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. Members will review the work plan for fiscal year 2027 and begin discussing standards for the Housing Trust Fund.
- Election of committee leadership
- Review of FY27 Work Plan
- Discussion of Housing Trust Fund standards
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will elect officers, welcome new and returning members, and assign committee roles. They will vote on proposed changes to room rental and usage policies. The board will also review the first draft of the 2026-2030 strategic plan for the South Burlington Public Library.
- Election of Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Action on room rental and usage policy changes
- Review of 2026-2030 strategic plan draft
- Swearing in of new and returning trustees
- Committee selection for Finance, Communications, and Governance
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City Council
The City Council will discuss and possibly approve updates to the retirement income plan, including changes to pension eligibility for sworn police officers. They will also set the FY27 municipal tax rate based on the 2026 Grand List and consider delinquent tax reports. Consent agenda items include funding for police parking lot paving and a fire sprinkler contract. The Council will also review liquor license applications and preview next week's agenda.
- Approve $78,740 from ARPA funds for paving police parking lot at 19 Gregory Drive
- Authorize $180,000 contract amendment for fire sprinkler installation at 577 Dorset Street
- Set FY27 municipal tax rate and due dates based on 2026 Grand List
- Discuss pension plan changes to eligibility for sworn police officers
- Consider liquor licenses for Valley Vape Company and El Gato Cantina
Library Governance and Nominating Committee
The Library Governance and Nominating Committee will review guidelines for art displays and room rental policies, specifically regarding food use. The committee will also examine the gift account policy and the Board of Trustees' bylaws.
- Library Art Wall & Display Case Guidelines
- Room Rental and Usage Policies (food use)
- Policy on the Use of the Gift Account
- Board of Trustees Bylaws
- Review of library exits
Energy Committee
The Energy Committee will meet to discuss the city's participation in the Green Community Festival. The group will determine what subjects and materials should be presented to the public at the event.
- Green Community Festival planning
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations (LDRs). Staff will also present on State Steps Designations. The commission will consider draft minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing on LDR amendments
- Staff presentation on State Steps Designations
- Approval of draft minutes from May 26, 2026
Library Communications Committee
The committee will approve minutes from May and receive updates on library communications materials, including a general flyer/poster. They will also discuss plans for summer/fall tabling events, teens and youth programming, and Pride activities. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.
- Approval of regular committee minutes from May 21, 2026
- Update on general library flyer/poster
- Discussion of summer/fall tabling events
- Update on teens and youth programming
- Discussion of Pride activities
The committee approved the minutes from May 21, 2026, unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates and discussions on flyers, tabling events, and teen outreach. A strategic plan discussion was postponed to the next meeting.
- Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council holds a working meeting to discuss the FY27 Policy Priorities and Strategies, including presentations and proposals. No final approval is scheduled; a future vote will follow. The meeting begins with public comment on non-agenda items.
- FY27 Policy Priorities and Strategies working session
- Review of FY27 bike rack proposal
- Review of FY27 approved CIP projects
- Committee workplan proposals for FY27
- City Plan 2024 goal and action summary
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee will discuss and vote on a recommendation for public art in the Garden Street/Williston Road Pocket Park. They will also receive updates on the South Burlington Public Art Gallery and plans for a Green Community Festival. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Discuss and recommend art for Garden Street/Williston Road Pocket Park
- Update on South Burlington Public Art Gallery
- Review Green Community Festival and possible interactive art zone
- Approve draft minutes from May 19 and 26, 2026
- Opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items
Development Review Board
The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold public hearings on three development proposals. The board will review a 100-acre master plan and lot consolidation by Beta Technologies, a 12,735-square-foot commercial expansion at 530 Community Drive, and an after-the-fact approval for outdoor storage at 1889-1891 Williston Road. The board will also approve minutes from its June 2 meeting.
- Public hearing on Beta Technologies master plan and lot changes at 3070 Williston Rd.
- Public hearing on 12,735-sf commercial expansion at 530 Community Drive.
- Public hearing on after-the-fact approval for 4,500-sf outdoor storage at 1889-1891 Williston Rd.
- Approval of June 2, 2026 DRB meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will discuss outreach for the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility bond vote and review proposed updates to transportation impact fees. The meeting also includes a presentation on FY27 policy priorities and a review of Act 250 planning.
- Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade and bond vote outreach plan
- Proposed updates to the Transportation Impact Fee
- Champlain Parkway Maintenance Agreement between South Burlington, Burlington, and Vermont
- Lease for South Burlington Vet Center at 19 Gregory Drive
- Liquor license applications for Gonzo’s Indoor Golf Club Academy
The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included appointments to numerous boards and committees, the Champlain Parkway Maintenance Agreement, a lease expansion for the Vet Center, and other routine items. No other substantive votes were taken.
- Approved consent agenda unanimously (includes appointments, agreements, minutes)
- Appointed members to Bicycle & Pedestrian, DRB, EDC, Energy, Housing, Library, Natural Resources, Planning, Public Art, Recreation & Parks, Sextons committees
- Approved Champlain Parkway Maintenance Agreement with Burlington and Vermont
- Authorized superseding lease for Vet Center expansion at 19 Gregory Drive
- Approved Minutes from May 1, 18, 27, 28, 2026
- Approved disbursements
- Approved update to Financial Processes and Policies
- Appointed City Manager as voting delegate for VLCT meeting
Library Board of Trustees
The board will vote on two policies: a Patron Code of Conduct and a Library Program Policy. They will also review the first draft outline of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. Reports from the Friends group, Foundation, and director will be presented.
- Approve Patron Code of Conduct policy
- Approve Library Program Policy
- Review first draft outline of 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
- Hear Friends of the South Burlington Library report
- Hear SB Library Foundation update
The Board unanimously approved two policies: the Patron Code of Conduct (with edits) and the Library Program Policy (with edits). They also reviewed the first draft of the 2026-2030 strategic plan and discussed budget planning for 2027-2028, summer reading programs, and committee reports.
- Approved May 14 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Patron Code of Conduct policy with edits (unanimous)
- Approved Library Program policy with edits (unanimous)
- Reviewed first draft of 2026-2030 Strategic Plan; further discussion in July
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes as amended. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates and planning for an upcoming ADU panel discussion. The committee noted an increase in registered rental units from 417 to 565 over the past year.
- Approved previous meeting minutes as amended
Sextons Committee
The committee unanimously awarded the beautification plantings contract to Church Hill Landscapes. They approved an early fall planting schedule and ordered watering tanks. New officers were elected for the committee.
- Approved Church Hill Landscapes contract for Eldredge beautification (unanimous)
- Approved early fall planting schedule
- Approved ordering watering tanks (unanimous)
- Elected Chuck Rainville as Chair, Richard Thorngren as Vice Chair, Jen McClory as Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Added task/responsibility list for new plantings to agenda