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Aug 22, 2026

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Council approves $504,000 police vehicle purchase

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

Council sets building plan review fee

The Council unanimously adopted a resolution setting the building permit plan review fee at 65% of the applicable building permit fee. It also approved $473,420.80 in accounts payable, $483 in utility billing refunds, and $1,013,300.95 in payroll expenses.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 14, 2026

Council Approves Spruce Street Road Improvements

The council awarded contracts for the 2026 roadway overlay and ADA curb-ramp projects on Spruce Street, adopted the 2026–2031 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, and appointed Brian Steen to fill the Ward 6 vacancy.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 7, 2026

Council Holds Executive Session

The City Council held an executive session to evaluate a public-employment applicant or review an employee’s performance; no action was expected afterward.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Council reviews growth, park, and street plans

The council reviewed updates to Burlington’s Comprehensive Plan and six-year Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, which will guide future land use, housing, infrastructure, parks, and grant eligibility. It also discussed planned Spruce Street and Goldenrod Road improvements, with contract award recommendations expected at a future meeting.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Council approves City Hall heat pump replacement

The City Council approved replacing two water-source heat pump units at City Hall and adopted an ordinance authorizing certain directors and the City Attorney to correct clerical errors in city documents. The council also approved payments totaling $1,060,266.93 across the listed invoices, electronic payments, refunds, vendor payment, and Friendship House payment.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Council approves police body camera agreement

The City Council unanimously approved an Axon agreement covering police body-worn cameras, tasers, and related software and services after discussing costs, data access, vendor lock-in, and long-term subscriptions.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Police Facility Remodel Contract Approved

The City Council awarded the Police Department remodel contract to Hi-Mark Construction at the low responsive bid, which was within the project’s $600,000 budget. The council also approved engineering services for Pine Street sanitary sewer pipe replacement and an interfund loan involving the Sewer Fund.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Council Sets Opioid Funds for STAR Center

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution setting aside part of the City’s opioid settlement funds to support the North Star Initiative and start costs for the STAR Center project.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Council approves $504,000 police vehicle purchase

The City Council authorized up to $504,000 from the 2026 budget for Police Department vehicle purchases in a 4–2 vote. Council also approved a Department of Natural Resources agreement for mutual aid and reimbursement of Burlington Fire Department equipment and personnel.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Council rejects opioid funding resolution

The City Council voted 6-0 against a resolution to allocate part of Burlington’s opioid settlement funds to the North Star Initiative; the proposal will return with revisions. The council also approved a $9,000 2026 lodging tax award and several emergency-services agreements.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Council Approves Public Safety Sales Tax

The council approved a 0.1% public safety sales tax authorized through House Bill 2015 by a 4-2 vote.

2 min readMunicipal coverage