At their public hearing on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the City of Burwell, Nebraska, City Council adopted the new Burwell, Nebraska, Comprehensive Plan, as well as a new Zoning Ordinance, Official Zoning Map, and Subdivision Regulations, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Burwell City Council also voted to accept the Burwell Strategic Plan and Capital Improvements Plan (CIP).
Burwell is located in Garfield County at the gateway to the Nebraska Sandhills. The US Census says the full-time population in 1,087 residents, but they attract many more people during the summer recreation season. Burwell is just downriver from Calamus Reservoir and Calamus State Recreation Area, on the North Loup River. Nebraska’s Big Rodeo each July has been attracting cowboys for over 100 years, one of the biggest competitions in ProRodeo. Burwell is also the home base for historic Fort Hartsuff.
My firm, Marvin Planning Consultants, has been working with Burwell Economic Development and City staff to draft the Comprehensive Plan and other documents. The Burwell Planning Commission functioned as our Advisory Committee, making time in their monthly meeting schedule to review the plan and proposed regulations. We also welcomed participation by the Calamus Area Community Fund and the Nebraska Community Foundation who helped get the word out and hold a successful Town Hall last year.
I really enjoy working with people who want to improve their community.
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