Burton City Council approves $61,952 drain contract; road resurfacing vote set for tonight
The Burton City Council approved a $61,952.00 construction contract for the Eugene Street Drain Crossing on July 6, the largest dollar item decided across recent city meetings. The council also authorized road engineering work, budget amendments, and a second reading of an ordinance amending marijuana facility hours.
City Council — July 6
All council actions passed 7-0. In addition to the Eugene Street Drain Crossing contract with Zito Construction, the council:
- Authorized an MDOT road rehabilitation engineering contract for approximately $5,085.00.
- Approved $3,539.00 in attorney billing.
- Increased the Election Department equipment budget by $4,000.
- Increased the Assessor Department vehicle budget to $28,687.
- Set public hearings for potential property nuisances on August 17 and 18, 2026.
- Approved the second reading of an ordinance amending marijuana facility hours.
Election Commission — July 7
The Election Commission met to authorize printing of ballots and appoint election workers for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election. The agenda also included authorizing Public Accuracy Testing on July 28, 2026, and approval of minutes from April 14, 2026. Minutes were not yet published, so outcomes are not confirmed.
Parks and Recreation Commission — July 8
The commission discussed planning for seasonal events, including a Trick or Treat Trail, Christmas Tree lighting, and Pizza with Santa. Members also considered holiday home decoration contests and a potential business division for those contests. Park updates were also on the agenda. Minutes were not yet published.
Planning Commission — July 14
The Planning Commission reviewed several land-use items, including:
- Special Use BCPC Case #26-28: a request for a pre-manufactured concrete patch plant at G-13328 Kleinpell St., parcel 59-128-1555-006, zoned M-2.
- Site Plan Review SPR 26-32: gasoline sales, convenience store, and drive-through at 4154 Davison Rd., zoned C-2.
- Public Hearing Case No. 339: ordinance amendment to Chapter 157 affecting C-2 general business permitted uses.
- Administrative SPR 26-125: parking addition at 4180 Davison Rd., zoned C-2.
- Administrative SPR 26-131: tire wholesale distribution at 4072 Flint Asphalt Dr., zoned M-2.
Minutes were not yet published, so decisions are not confirmed.
Zoning Board of Appeals — July 16
The Zoning Board of Appeals considered four variance requests:
- ZBA 26-12: a 16-foot side yard setback for a garage at 5256 E. Bristol Rd.
- ZBA 26-13: a request to build duplexes at the corner of Lippincott & Genesee Rd.
- ZBA 26-14: temporary signage at 5515 Davison Rd. (BiggBy Coffee).
- ZBA 26-15: a request to build a duplex on a vacant parcel on Davison Rd.
Minutes were not yet published.
Coming up
- **City Council, July 20:** Vote on a $602,566.25 contract with Ace-Saginaw Paving Company for Burton Estates Road Resurfacing (Project 26-004-P), a paving petition and assessment for Montcalm and Day St. (Project #26-012-P), a budget amendment increasing Burton Estates funds by $33,500, attorney billing payments of $1,770.00 (Odette) and $1,082.80 (Miller Johnson), and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 157 regarding C-2 General Business permitted uses.
- **Downtown Development Authority, July 20:** Discussion of a welcome sign for the North End District.
- **City Council special meeting, July 20:** Presentation by Genesee County Youth Advisory; no other legislative actions listed.