Kris Johns

Christmas celebration funding

Using an existing tree could save the cost of buying a large Christmas tree.

Bylaws and new event ideas

Sponsorships could defray pumpkin and event costs against the newly increased $10,000 budget.

Flower pot storage at Hall's Greenhouses

Costs of removal could be billed to responsible property owners; new plantings would come from next year's budget.

Tree Trimming

Unclear; member Richvalski referenced keeping roughly $15,000 by limiting trimming.

Upcoming community recreation events

Possible small cost if a U-Haul trailer rental is needed (roughly $20-40).

American Flags for District Businesses

Up to $1,000 from DDA funds.

Youth Advisory program for Burton

About $365 per student for the Lansing trip; MML presentation itself carries no cost.

Walking club growth

Free to participants; low-cost flyers and existing staff time.

Memorial Day event recap

Roughly $50 for the parade kit, with the banner and most materials donated.

Veterans Memorial Park wall expansion

Unknown — engineering estimates previously topped $100,000; a fundraiser may be considered.

Kelly Lake Park maintenance and water safety

$20,000 is budgeted this fiscal year for four new benches; sign and table repairs are unfunded so far.

Food truck permit costs

Food trucks face a $600 permit fee per event in Burton, which could deter vendors.

Senior Center Director retirement

$2,500 added for training; $19,600 in capital improvements planned.

Burton Memorial Library repairs

$5,000 increase, bringing the line to $20,000.

Proposed chili cook-off event

Described as low-cost, with award categories scaled to available sponsorships.

Fall and holiday event planning (Trick or Treat Trail, tree lighting, Pizza with Santa)

Events draw on the commission's roughly $10,000 annual event budget, up from $1,500 previously.

Proposed Autism-Family Community Event

Minimal city cost — Commissioner Johns will fundraise and find sponsors; the ask is mainly space use.

Future of the downtown flower program

The community decorations budget has about $9,778 left, so funds exist if a new vendor is found.

Parks & Recreation director stepping down

Burton Youth League Season Prep

Pitching machines donated; no league fees for field use at Atherton.