October 2026

• Fire Commission

  Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Partly checked against the city's PDF

  • Confirmed a morning meeting for October 30, 2026. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Accepted the August meeting minutes as written, with no objections. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board for Registration of Voters

  Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the meeting minutes. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• School Board Finance and Facilities Committee

  Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the meeting agenda with additions of Commissioner Stipend, New Board Member Budget Training, and CESA Update. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Housing Board of Review

  Monday, October 5, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • The security deposit hearing for 54B Intervale Avenue did not take place because the parties settled beforehand. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Local Control Commission

  Monday, October 5, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the consent agenda, which included the 2026-2027 First and Third Class Liquor License Renewals as listed with all standard conditions. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Monday, October 5, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved a 3-year extension (with a 4th-year option) of the Burlington Electric Department's agreement with Shelburne Limestone Corporation. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved use of $108,000 from the Conservation Legacy Fund for an ecosystem services analysis. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Resolution authorizing Parking Revenue Financing for the Department of Public Works.
  • Approved the Resolution authorizing Capital Improvement Bonds for Fiscal Year 2027 and Public Improvement Infrastructure Bonds under the March 4, 2025 voter authorization.
  • Adopted a resolution authorizing an $8,509,830 Step II loan from the Vermont Clean Water State Revolving Fund and related contracts with Wright-Pierce ($6,343,550), PC Construction ($1,126,480), and Stantec ($396,000) for Main Wastewater Plant Improvements (Stage 1). p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  4 more decisions

  • Adopted a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute grant agreements with the Northern Border Regional Commission. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit Application for The Boardroom, 3 Mill Street, with all standard conditions. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the 2026-2027 Tobacco License Application for What Ales You, 167 Main Street. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Amended the Tier 1A Status resolution by roll call, then adopted the amended resolution unanimously by voice vote. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Finance

  Monday, October 5, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Adopted the consent agenda, which included a resolution recommending that City Council authorize the Director of Public Works to execute grant agreements with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the resolution authorizing Capital Improvement Bonds for Fiscal Year 2027 and Public Improvement Infrastructure Bonds, recommending Council waive the reading and approve it. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

September 2026

• Church Street Marketplace Commission

  Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved an amendment to the letter changing the word "constitutes" to "residents" and striking text after the ellipsis in paragraph 3, by a vote of 4 in favor with 2 abstentions. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the final letter to Governor Scott with all amendments and edits made, unanimously. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Local Control Commission

  Monday, September 28, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the consent agenda, including the one day outside consumption permit expansion for Citizen Cider, 180 Flynn Avenue, for CiderFest on October 3, 2026.
  • Approved the 2026-2027 First Class Liquor License Application for The Boardroom, 3 Mill Street, contingent upon Fire Marshal approval and with all standard conditions. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Monday, September 28, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the FY27 Fleet Purchasing List, authorizing vehicle purchases not to exceed $1,974,788.00. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Accepted a $1,274,268 State of Vermont grant (#02100-FY27-CN) for court diversion and pretrial services through June 30, 2027. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit for Thingz From Yaad, 152 Cherry Street. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a one-day outdoor entertainment permit for Citizen Cider's CiderFest on October 3, 2026 at 180 Flynn Avenue. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a one-day indoor entertainment permit for PartizanFilm, Inc. to show The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 230 College Street on October 31, 2026, with two councilors recusing. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 more decision

  • Appointed Councilor Bergman to the Board of Finance. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Referred the amended Vegetation Ordinance (BCO Chapter 29) to the City Council Ordinance Committee. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Finance

  Monday, September 28, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approved and recommended the reclassification of the Human Resources Manager position from Grade 20 to Grade 21. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended parking revenue financing for the Department of Public Works, not to exceed $1.6 million. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended a $290,960 contract with Alfa Laval, with $19,340 in contingency funding, for the rebuild of Belt Filter Press #2. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended an $8,509,830 Step II loan from the Vermont Clean Water State Revolving Fund, a $6,343,550 contract with Wright-Pierce, a $1,126,480 contract with PC Construction, and a $396,000 contract with Stantec for the Main Wastewater Plant Improvements (Stage 1) project. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, which included the September 14, 2026 minutes, the BED/Shelburne Limestone agreement extension, and the ecosystem services analysis funding request.

• Retirement Board

  Monday, September 28, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved return of contributions for Kevin C. Kane ($1,927.47), Ryan N. Hayes ($8,131.35), Ratna A. Polk ($3,973.71), Ratna Polk ($1,546.19), Arie Van Vuuren ($33,189.74), and Nicholas M. Chmura ($16,082.74). p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved retirement applications for Fikret Muminovic, Jacqueline Langlois, Robert J. Barclay, Larry T. Hammond, Gwenn Robinson, Christopher R. Burns, Dwight E. Brown, Gordon M. Bennett III, and Raymond Piche, Jr. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved disability retirement application for Sergio N. Caldieri, Class A $5,304.98. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the August 24, 2026 Retirement Board Meeting Minutes as presented. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• School Board Policy and Governance Committee

  Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved forwarding Policy C6 Participation of Home Study Students to the Board for first reading p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Advisory Committee on Accessibility

  Monday, September 21, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved allocating $2,740 from BACA Allocated Funding to DPW for pedestrian buttons at the Riverside and Hillside intersection. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the White Cane Awareness Day plaque language with the edit changing "transformative" to "life-changing." p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved minutes from the July meeting. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Cemetery Commission

  Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the proposed green burial lot pricing structure, setting resident rate at $1765 and non-resident rate at $2808 per lot. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Public Works Commission

  Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved a $1.6 million loan for repairs and security in the parking garages. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, including draft minutes, Former Downtown BHS parking restoration, 240 North Willard St accessibility (ADA) reallocation, and CPP traffic regulation change. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Burlington City Arts Public Art Committee

  Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved Shelburne Street Roundabout as the next public art project to move forward, unanimously. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Church Street Marketplace Commission

  Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Commissioners voted to table the letter to Governor Scott requesting support for the Marketplace until September 30. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Planning Commission

  Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved, unanimously, the amended changes to planBTV New North End to be warned for public hearing on October 6th at 7pm. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the meeting minutes. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Referred proposed CDO Amendment ZA-27-03 Natural Resource Overlay Updates to public hearing on October 6th, with one abstention by M.Gaughan. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Civil Authority

  Monday, September 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the consent agenda, including ratifying the appointment of assistant election officials for the August 11, 2026 State Primary Election.

• City Council With Mayor Presiding

  Monday, September 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Appointed Joel Banner Baird to the Design Advisory Board as an Alternate Member, term expiring June 30, 2029. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Instead of appointing Alice Lissarrague, the council voted 5:3:3:2 to re-post the Design Advisory Board alternate position. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Appointed Marina Campbell Loughlin to the Development Review Board, term expiring June 30, 2027. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Appointed Johnathon Benoit to the Public Works Commission, term expiring June 30, 2027, by a vote of 7:4:2. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Local Control Commission

  Monday, September 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the consent agenda, including the liquor license renewal for Stewart's Shop #526, 1555 North Avenue. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the First Class Liquor License Application for Jamaican Taste, 177 Church Street, with conditions including a record check and Fire Marshal approval. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Monday, September 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the consent agenda, including a $1,833,521.00 contract with Jones Payne Group, Inc. for Airport Residential Sound Insulation Program oversight. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the two day only special event outdoor entertainment permit for Oktoberfest Burlington LLC, 377 Pine Street, September 18 - 19, 2026.
  • Approved the one day only special event outdoor entertainment permit for Mojo Burlington, Waterfront Park, September 26th, 2 pm - 10 pm.
  • Approved the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit Application for Jamaican Taste, 177 Church Street.
  • Approved the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit Application for Community of Sound Corp, 1 Main Street (Box 14).
  1 more decision

  • Adopted the resolution recognizing the contributions of Burlington's Latin American community and supporting cultural festivals. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approved recommended appointees for the Aging Council for Fiscal Year 2027. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Referred the ordinance on BCO Chapter 21 trespass appeal hearing scheduling timeline to the Ordinance Committee. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Conservation Board

  Monday, September 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the funding request for the ecosystem services analysis, 8-0-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approval of the amended vegetation ordinance. (8–0) p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the August 3, 2026 minutes as written, 5-0-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Finance

  Monday, September 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approved and recommended City Council accept the State of Vermont Grant Award #02100-FY27-CN for $1,274,268 to continue court diversion and pretrial services through June 30, 2027. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended a $5,000 budget amendment to support payment toward the Richard Kemp Center. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended a $500 budget amendment to support payment toward the Back to School Event. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended the FY27 Fleet Purchasing List, authorizing vehicle purchases not to exceed $1,974,788.00 and related budget amendments and disposal of replaced vehicles. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the August 24, 2026 Board of Finance meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.

• City Council Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee

  Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the Equity Impact Assessment Memo and its recommendations and forwarded it to City Council. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Burlington Electric Commission

  Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Found that premature public knowledge of solar canopy contract negotiations would disadvantage the Commission, 5-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Exited executive session, 5-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved BED's capital purchase of a solar parking canopy for 585 Pine Street, funded from available bond proceeds, 5-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the 2026-2027 Strategic Direction as presented, 5-0. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Accepted the July 8, 2026 minutes as presented, 5-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Entered executive session to discuss solar canopy contract negotiations, 5-0. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Parks Commission

  Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved use of $108,000 in Conservation Legacy Fund money to support the Ecosystem Services Analysis. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Nominated Mamo and Davis to the Nature Based Climate Solutions Grant Review Committee, with Lantieri as alternate. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected Lantieri as Chair and Boehm as Vice Chair. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approval of the Vegetation Ordinance as written and advanced it to the next body, with consideration of additional action policy. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved adoption of the consent agenda, including August meeting minutes and special use permits for Battery Park (Pride Parade Fest) and Calahan Park (BFC Jamboree). p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Airport Commission

  Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Ended executive session at 4:35pm. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes from the August 5, 2026 meeting, 6-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Made a specific finding that premature public knowledge of the Mansfield Heliflight v. Longo et al matter would place the City and Airport at a substantial disadvantage, and voted to enter executive session to discuss the litigation and attorney-client communications. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• School Board

  Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Appointed Lucia Campriello, Kendra Sowers, Jean Waltz, Gary Golden, and Clare Wool to the Vermont State Merger Committee for 2026-2027. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, including routine financial reports, routine hiring recommendations, and minutes from the 8/4 School Board meeting, 8/11 DEI Committee meeting, and 8/25 Curriculum Committee meeting. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Development Review Board

  Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against an AI transcription

  • Approved a time extension for the health club, climbing, and community center project at 75 Briggs Street, vote 4-0.

Earlier months

August 2026 22 meetings

• City Council Public Safety Committee

  Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the consent agenda, including the BPD report, BFD report, and proposed amendment to BCO Sec 41-45A(f)(3) on appeal hearing scheduling timeline. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Tax Appeals

  Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Elected Alan Bjerke as Chair, unanimously. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected Meg McGovern as Vice-Chair with 5 votes to David Maher's 2 votes. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected Lori Olberg as Clerk, unanimously. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the hearing procedures rules, unanimously. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Educational Brochure, Notice of Hearing, Authority of Representation, Waiver of Site Visit, and Official Notice of Decision forms as presented, unanimously. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 more decision

  • Established one panel to hear all three appeals on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 1 pm to 4 pm. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Planning Commission

  Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Commission directed staff to remove UD3, which would have allowed consideration of parks and permanently conserved open space at housing sites. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council Transportation, Energy, and Utilities Committee

  Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Adopt sections 1 through 8 of the 2026 Vermont Agency of Transportation Town Road & Bridge Standards and authorize Chapin Spencer to execute the certificate. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended the Board of Finance and City Council approve the FY27 Fleet Purchasing List, not to exceed $1,974,788.00, and authorize disposal of replaced vehicles/equipment p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Local Control Commission

  Monday, August 24, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the consent agenda, approving liquor license renewals and the Pascolo Ristorante permit expansion p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the 2026-2027 Outside Consumption Permit Application for Alimentari, 196 St. Paul Street p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Monday, August 24, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the consent agenda, which included items 6.2 through 6.17 such as budget transfers, a YMCA childcare lease, a utility easement, new CJC positions, and resolutions. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a three-day special event outdoor entertainment permit for SEABA's South End Arts District Art Hop, September 11th-13th, 2026.
  • Approved a one-day special event outdoor entertainment permit for CSM at Opera Block in front of Pascolo Ristorante, September 18th, 5 pm - 8 pm.
  • Adopted a resolution requesting immediate and short-term state action on houselessness, mental illness, substance use disorder, and criminal activity affecting Burlington and Vermont. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Finance

  Monday, August 24, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approved and recommended the lease of childcare space at the Robert Miller Community Center with The Greater Burlington YMCA p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended a contract with Jones Payne Group Inc. for up to $1,833,521.00 for construction oversight services for the Airport's Residential Sound Insulation Program p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended transferring $500,000 from the Traffic Fund (264) to the Parking Facilities Fund (265) and a $820,284 principal-only payment towards the Revenue Anticipation Note p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended adoption of a resolution renewing a revenue anticipation note for the Parking Facilities Fund, not to exceed $2.5Million at an interest rate not to exceed 7.5% p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended creation of two new positions within the Community Justice Center p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Retirement Board

  Monday, August 24, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the return of contributions as presented for Timothy J. Williams, Rachel Y. Lawler, Krista Y. Towne, Miguel A. Caez, Dillon J. Sommer, and Ellie Kim Murray. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the retirement applications as presented, with a correction changing item 5.1 Kristian G. Carlson from Class B to Class A. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved awarding the actuary contract for USI actuaries to serve as technical advisor to the Board. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approved designating USI actuaries as technical advisor to the Board and recommending the Chief Administrative Officer or designee execute a contract with USI actuaries, subject to review by the City Attorney's Office, for the City Staff Recommendation for Actuarial Services and DBA. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the July 20, 2026 meeting minutes. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Development Review Board

  Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against an AI transcription

  • Approved the proposed second floor and attic addition with garage connector at 48 Blodgett St (ZP-26-264), 4-0.

• Church Street Marketplace Cart Vendor Committee

  Friday, August 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved a one-time waiver of the application deadline. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved Healthy Kingdom Cart for the remainder of the 2026-2027 cart vending season. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council Human Resources Committee

  Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved Jacqueline Kelley's nomination to BACA. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Collaborative Working Group on Inclusionary Zoning

  Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted minutes and accepted communications by unanimous vote p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Parks Commission

  Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Supported implementation and alignment of the trail system plans presented for Leddy Park, Kieslich Park, Arms Forest, and Oakledge. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Agreed to serve as the appeal body for the Burlington Area Community Garden program, pending a policy and process from Parks staff. p. 8page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Accepted the consent agenda, including special use permit requests for Burlington Greenway, Calahan Park, and Pomeroy Park, and the June minutes. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council Parks, Arts and Culture Committee

  Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted four sets of previous meeting minutes as a group. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Airport Commission

  Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Elected Tim George as Chair of the Airport Commission, 5-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected Jeffrey Schulman as Vice Chair of the Airport Commission, 5-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the contract with Jones Payne Group Inc. for construction oversight services, with the cost updated by about $450,000 due to a calculation error, 6-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the minutes from the June 3, 2026 and June 23, 2026 meetings, 5-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• School Board

  Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Appointed Nathan Lavery as CESA Director/Representative to the Chittenden Central CESA board. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted policies B3 Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace, B4 Drug and Alcohol Testing: Transportation Employees, and C4 English Learners. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, including routine financial reports, hiring recommendations, and prior training minutes.

• Development Review Board

  Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against an AI transcription

  • Approved the consent item for a proposed commercial kitchen home occupation at 865 South Prospect Street, vote 6-0.

• Board of Civil Authority

  Monday, August 3, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the consent agenda, which included the resolution appointing assistant election officials for the August 11th, 2026 State Primary Election.

• Local Control Commission

  Monday, August 3, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the consent agenda, including 2026-2027 First and Third Liquor License and Outside Consumption Permit Renewals.
  • Approved the 2026-2027 First Class Liquor License Application for Sherpa Kitchen, 119 College Street. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Monday, August 3, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • A motion to extend the public forum to allow all speakers to comment failed. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the consent agenda and took the actions indicated. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Suspended the rules to complete the consent and deliberative agendas. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit Application for Big Lake Recording Company LLC, 70 South Winooski Avenue, Suite 2B. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the one day special event outdoor entertainment permit for Queen City Printers, Inc., 699 & 701 Pine Street Parking Lot, September 11, 2026, Art Hop Event. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  4 more decisions

  • Approved the License Agreement Application for Omega Electric Co. at 270-274 College Street for two parking stalls. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the Industrial Pollution Prevention Program Update, BCO Chapter 26, as amended by the Ordinance Committee. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • A motion to table the Burlington Forward resolution failed. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • A motion to divide the question on the Burlington Forward resolution, separating Article 5, failed. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Referred the Burlington Forward resolution to the Committees on Public Safety, REIB, CDNR, and PAC, with a report back by September 14, 2026. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Conservation Board

  Monday, August 3, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved continuing the current slate of Board officers (RR Chair, RC Vice Chair, ZR on Long Range) for another year, 8-0-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Finance

  Monday, August 3, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved a contract amendment with Hoyle Tanner & Associates, Inc. increasing the Queen City Park Road Sidepath design contract by $33,681 plus $10,000 contingency, for a new total of $257,926. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

July 2026 19 meetings

• Planning Commission

  Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Commissioners directed staff to revise the draft planBTV New North End plan to remove recommendations for housing development in city parks or permanently conserved open space, while keeping recommendations for housing on other city-owned land. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Development Review Board

  Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against an AI transcription

  • Approved the ZP-26-133 two-lot subdivision at 275-277 Flynn Avenue, vote 5-0.
  • Appointed Caitlin Halpert as Chair of the Development Review Board, vote 6-0.
  • Appointed Evan Gould as Vice Chair of the Development Review Board, vote 6-0.
  • Appointed Evan Gould as representative to the Long Range Planning Committee, vote 6-0.
  • Appointed Miles Waite as representative to the Planning Commission Ordinance Committee, vote 6-0.
  2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Continued the ZP-26-252 application for 865 South Prospect Street to the 8/4/26 DRB meeting, vote 5-0.
  • Deferred the ZP-26-28 Certificate of Appropriateness for 45 Howard Street to the 8/4/26 DRB meeting, vote 5-0.

• Housing Board of Review

  Monday, July 20, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Elected Don Slish as the new vice-chair of the Housing Board, unanimously. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Advisory Committee on Accessibility

  Monday, July 20, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Partly checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved nominating Jacqueline Kelley, UVM Accessibility Partner, for membership to the HRPC. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Retirement Board

  Monday, July 20, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Partly checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved return of contributions for Nicholas J. Andrade ($28,216.70), Kimberly A. Rojas Cepeda ($3,658.22), Erik D. Ramakrishnan ($10,937.58), and Ann C. Reading ($13,080.99). p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved retirement applications for Natalie Grant ($24.60) and Andrew A. Awhaitey ($1,139.62). p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Held an executive session on contract terms for actuarial services; no action was taken after the session. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected David Mount as Chair and Kyle Blake as Vice-Chair of the Retirement Board. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the June 15, 2026 Retirement Board Meeting Minutes, with two members abstaining. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Conservation Board

  Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved use of the Conservation Legacy Fund for acquisition of the property requested by WVPD, 6-0-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council Ordinance Committee

  Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the draft minutes from June 18, 2026. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the draft minutes from June 9 and June 18, 2026, with an amendment to the June 9 minutes to fix the meeting date, unanimously. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Referred the Chapter 26 Industrial Pollution Prevention Program draft ordinance back to the full City Council for a second reading with a recommendation for adoption, unanimously. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Public Works Commission

  Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Elected Commissioner Damiani as Chair, Commissioner Fox as Vice Chair, and Valerie Ducharme as Secretary. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved changes to Appendix C of the traffic committee rules and regulations and waived the 21-day warning period. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, including the draft minutes and Birchcliff Parkway No Parking Areas. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Church Street Marketplace Commission

  Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Elected Mark Bouchett as Chair, unanimous. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected Becky Holt as Vice Chair, unanimous. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected Linda Magoon as Clerk, unanimous. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved waiving the non-motorized vehicle prohibition for the Criterium Bike Race, unanimous. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Tabled the nomination for Treasurer, unanimous. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Collaborative Working Group on Inclusionary Zoning

  Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • The working group took an informal vote and removed Cambrian Rise from the Waterfront District requirements, 6-2, with E. Mahnke and E. Malone voting against. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • The working group voted on the waterfront requirement percentage, 5-3, with G. Bergman, E. Mahnke, and E. Malone voting against. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • The Planning Commission adopted the minutes and accepted communications by unanimous vote. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • The group reached a compromise to raise the IZ project threshold to 13 units, between the staff-recommended 17 units and the 10 units some panelists proposed. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Design Advisory Board

  Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approval of the application as revised for ZP-. (26–28) p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of ZP-26-216 at 124-126 North Avenue, including staff report items, vote. (5–0) p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approval of ZP-26-293 at 227 North Champlain Street, vote. (4–0) p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council With Mayor Presiding

  Monday, July 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the Decision and Order for Alteration of a Roadway and Condemnation (Necessity) for the Cherry Street Project CDS CD23(1). p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the Decision and Order Determination of Compensation for the Taking of Land for the Cherry Street Project CDS CD23(1). p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Local Control Commission

  Monday, July 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved the consent agenda, which included the 2026-2027 liquor license renewal for Majestic and one-day outside consumption permit expansions for Honey Road (September 26, 2026) and Pascolo Ristorante (September 19, 2026). p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the 2026-2027 Third Class Liquor License Application for La Reprise Wines, LLC with all standard conditions. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• City Council

  Monday, July 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Adopted the consent agenda, which included contracts, permits, appointments, and resolutions listed in items 6.2 through 6.16. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a 20-year power purchase agreement with Kearsarge Energy for battery storage at the McNeil Generating Station. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the resolution ratifying the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved accepting a $193,053.00 grant from the Vermont Department of Public Safety for Emergency Response Unit Tactical Supplies, passing with 3 absent. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved going into executive session to discuss pending or potential civil litigation. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board of Finance

  Monday, July 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved a Subrecipient Agreement with the VT Network for $207,604.20 for the Chittenden County Community Justice Center. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a contract with ADS Environmental Services for flow monitoring services, not to exceed $1,100,000 over 5 years. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a $1,790,700 Step III loan and a $103,400 amended contract with VHB for the Manhattan Stormwater Outfalls Rehabilitation Project. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approved the lease of 99 Intervale Road to The Intervale Center and Gardens Alive and recommended City Council authorize CEDO to enter the lease. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended a $7,200 sponsorship grant to Vermont Psychological Services for psychological asylum evaluations. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended the City Council approve $340,000 from the Conservation Legacy Fund to acquire the Auer Family Boathouse parcel at 3181 North Avenue. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  2 more recommendations

  • Approved and recommended a 20-year power purchase agreement with Kearsarge Energy for battery storage at the McNeil Generating Station. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved and recommended ratification of the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Burlington and AFSCME for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Burlington Electric Commission

  Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Elected Katie Morris as Temporary Board Clerk of the Burlington Electric Commission, 5 ayes 0 nays. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Approved and recommended to City Council a battery storage power purchase agreement with Kearsarge Energy consistent with the presented term sheet, 5 ayes 0 nays. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• School Board

  Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Approved sending a revised and retitled resolution called Equitable Data Driven Funding to the VSBA for consideration at its August '26 board meeting. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved Superintendent Flanagan's professional goals for the 2026-27 school year. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Board for Registration of Voters

  Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Elected Lesley Gendron and Lauren Ebersol as co-chairs p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected Adam Franz as Parliamentarian p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected Miriam Stoll as Outreach Coordinator p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected Alison Harte as Volunteer Coordinator p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Left the Language Access Coordinator position vacant p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  4 more decisions

  • Elected Will Cunningham as combined Student Liaison p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Elected Lesley Gendron as Resource Coordinator p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Amended June minutes to reflect 2 training sessions instead of 3 p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Adopted the June minutes as amended p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Conservation Board

  Monday, July 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF

  • Board members present supported the storage building and salt shed project at 110 Institute Rd, though no formal vote was taken due to lack of quorum. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Board members present supported the Conservation Legacy Fund acquisition request from WVPD, with a special meeting planned later for a formal vote due to lack of quorum. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Deferred approval of the June 1, 2026 minutes because there was no quorum. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

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