City Council Work Session - 10 Aug 2026

The City Council Work Session for the City of Burnsville held on August 10, 2026, focused primarily on a comprehensive study of city-owned properties and an assessment of the city's sidewalk and trail infrastructure. The property study, presented by the Deputy Community Development Director, reviewed 424 parcels owned by the city or the Economic Development Authority (EDA), categorizing them by use, maintenance status, zoning alignment, and development potential. Key procurement-related discussions included identifying 22 parcels with potential for development, possibly to support housing or economic development goals, and recommendations to update land sale policies and zoning classifications. The council agreed to receive a prioritized list of developable properties in 2027 for further evaluation, including potential uses such as single-family housing or parks. Additionally, the public works director presented on the condition and maintenance of the city's 70 miles of sidewalks and 12 miles of trails, highlighting ongoing maintenance funding sources and planned improvements, including collaboration with Dakota County to close trail gaps. The council expressed support for the recommendations and plans to revisit these topics in future meetings.