# Parks & Natural Resources Commission - 21 Sep 2026


**Body:** City of Burnsville
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Environment, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance


The City of Burnsville Parks and Natural Resources Commission held a meeting on September 21, 2026, which included a detailed presentation on the city's compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. City engineers and consultants reviewed the 2025 annual summary, highlighting stormwater management activities such as inspections of construction sites, illicit discharge detection, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure. They discussed ongoing and upcoming projects, including pond construction and ravine restoration, partially funded by grants like the MPCA resiliency grant. The meeting also covered challenges related to delayed annual report submissions due to state portal updates and anticipated updates to the MS4 permit. Additionally, the commission received updates on the city's sustainability and energy action plans, including greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through utility partnerships and infrastructure upgrades. A comprehensive water quality report was presented, detailing monitoring results for local lakes and ponds, ongoing restoration efforts, and grant-funded projects to improve shoreline buffers and reduce phosphorus levels. No formal procurement actions or contract awards were reported during the meeting, but grant funding and partnerships were noted as supporting various environmental projects.

**Source:** City of Burnsville