Regular City Council - 19 May 2026

The City of Burnsville held its Regular City Council meeting on May 19, 2026. The meeting featured a ceremonial recognition of Police Chief Tanya Schwartz for her 31 years of dedicated service, including the presentation of the key to the city and a formal proclamation honoring her leadership and community impact. Additionally, the council proclaimed May 18-22, 2026, as Military Appreciation Week, recognizing students who have chosen military careers and presenting them with gift bags and challenge coins. The council also discussed and approved a significant reorganization and update to the city's zoning code (Title 10), consolidating and simplifying zoning districts and uses to improve clarity and usability. This update included reducing the number of commercial and industrial use categories, aligning zoning provisions with state statutes, and preparing for a comprehensive plan rewrite expected next year. The ordinance to adopt the updated zoning code was approved by motion and will be published in summary form at the next council meeting. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were reported during this session.