Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It is now 5:30.
And I will call this regular meeting of the Burnsville City Council to order.
It is our tradition to stand for a moment of silence followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance, and we invite you to join us.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with
liberty and justice for all.
» [clears throat]
» Good evening, everyone, and welcome. It's good to see all of you in person.
Um the public can also attend um
virtually or choose to watch us on um
burnsvillemn.gov/meetings
or Comcast Channel 16 or 859. The public can also join and participate through
Zoom by joining us at zoom.us/join.
More information is available on our meetings webpage.
Uh K
Somebody probably leaned up against the uh
Okay. >> Yeah, there we go.
» There you go. So
we just had a blackout for all of you who are watching, but uh uh
» Yeah, blueout, there you go. >> Yeah. But uh
we got we got the lights back on. So, but um you can also find uh all the
information in our meetings webpage, and that is in the council agenda packet.
So, thank you everybody for being here. This is wonderful.
The first item on the agenda is our announcements, and this is an exciting
evening for us. Well,
it's exciting, but it's bittersweet. But, I'll get to
that. Uh but our announcements have to do with
all of our upcoming meetings. Regular council meetings are scheduled for
Tuesday, June 2nd at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, June 16th at 5:30 p.m.
We have a work session that's scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th at 5:30 p.m.
Uh >> [snorts]
» a special work session uh for the
um interviews for our boards and commission,
and that's on Tuesday, May 26th at 5:30 p.m.
And another special work session uh to interview members for boards and
commission, and that's Thursday, May 28th at 5:30 p.m. So, these interviews
are going to be in conference room D. But, all meetings of the City Council
are here in the council chambers, unless I say that it's going to be at a
different location. So, this evening
it is our great pleasure to recognize the service of our police chief, Tanya
Schwartz.
» Madam Mayor, members of the council. Uh everyone, thank you for joining us
tonight. Uh my name is Greg Lindberg, city manager here in Burnsville.
Tonight, we recognize Chief Tanya Schwartz for her dedicated service to
our community. Tanya's impact, as you all very well
know, will not only be measured by her accomplishments or the years she served
this community, but by the trust that she's built, the people that she's cared
for, and the example that she leaves behind for others who choose a life of
public service.
For 31 years, Tanya has led with compassion, professionalism, and an
unwavering commitment to people. She became the city's seventh police
chief in 2019, following a career with us, where she started as a community
service officer, then a police officer, a sergeant, and a captain.
Throughout her career, especially during her time as chief, Tanya has shaped the
police department with a culture of care that now defines community-oriented
policing here in Burnsville. >> [clears throat]
» Tanya has been the right leader at the right time.
She's led with steadiness during challenges,
heart during the most difficult of times,
and most importantly, humanity in all she's done.
Tanya has led with care, with an emphasis on well-being,
and clear expectation of excellence. Most importantly, she never forgets the
people behind the badge and the human experience across our community.
On a personal note, not many city managers have the
privilege of also calling their police chief a friend.
I'm grateful for that relationship and the trust that it represents.
Tanya, tonight, on behalf of the city of Burnsville,
excuse [clears throat] me, thank you for your leadership, your service, and your
commitment to our community. There's no greater honor than spending your life in
service to others. You leave this community a better place
than you found it. We will miss you, and we're excited for
your next chapter.
» [applause]
[applause]
» Thank you, Greg. We are honored to celebrate the
distinguished service of Police Chief Tonia Schwartz, my friend.
As Chief Schwartz began her career as community service
officer in 1995,
I was sworn in as mayor. And that's where our paths crossed.
And it has been an amazing journey to travel with you.
Over the years, I have witnessed her develop into an
exceptional leader. One defined by professionalism,
integrity, and a deep commitment to the well-being
of both our community and the officers who serve
it. Chief Schwartz
has been instrumental in shaping a department culture
that balances enforcement of law
with care, dignity,
and respect for every individual. Her leadership advanced a model of
policing and values humanity at every turn.
Her leadership was especially evident
on February 18th when our city endured an unimaginable
tragedy in the face
of profound loss Chief Schwartz guided the department
with steadiness and unwavering care
for her officers staff
and the families affected. Her actions during that time exemplified
the highest standard of public service.
Chief Schwartz on behalf of myself
the city council members the residents of Burnsville
we extend our deepest gratitude for your 31 years of dedicated service.
Your legacy of compassion resilience
and community-centered leadership will continue to shape the city for
years to come. And at this time I would like the
members of the council if you would join me here, please.
» [cough and clears throat]
» Chief Schwartz throughout tonight's
program we have heard so many reflections
on the lasting impact you have had on this community
and on the many people who have had the privilege to serve alongside you.
Well, tonight is a celebration of your retirement and extraordinary
career there is one additional recognition
we have kept a secret.
There are individuals whose contributions leave a permanent
mark on a community.
Individuals whose leadership, service,
and character shape not only an organization,
but the people and community around them.
The key to the city is the highest honor
the city council can bestow. It is reserved for those whose
dedication and impact have been truly
extraordinary. Tonight, we are so proud
to present the key to you for your dedication, service
to the Burnsville Police Department and the city of Burnsville.
And at this time, I want to read the proclamation that you will also receive.
And that is This proclamation commends Chief
Tanya Schwartz for 31 years of dedicated service to the city of Burnsville.
» [clears throat] >> Whereas, Chief Tanya Schwartz has
faithfully served the city of Burnsville and the Burnsville Police Department for
31 years, beginning her career in 1995 as a community service officer and
advancing through the ranks to become Burnsville's seventh police chief.
And whereas, throughout her distinguished career,
Chief Schwartz has demonstrated exceptional leadership,
professionalism, integrity,
and compassion while strengthening the department's
commitment to community-oriented policing, [clears throat]
officer wellness, training,
» [snorts] >> and public service.
And whereas, Chief Schwartz has led the department and community through both
challenge and tragedy with remarkable steadiness and humanity.
Always [snorts] remaining committed to the safety and
well-being of both the community and the people behind the badge.
And whereas Chief Schwartz leadership, character, and dedication have left a
lasting impact on the city of Burnsville, the Burnsville Police
Department, and the countless individuals she has served throughout
her career. And whereas in recognition of her
extraordinary service and enduring contribution
to the Burnsville community, the Burnsville City Council wishes to
bestow upon Chief Tanya Schwartz the key to the city,
the highest honor the city can confer. Now therefore, the Burnsville City
Council, on behalf of our city staff, residents,
businesses, and the entire Burnsville community hereby expresses its deepest
gratitude and appreciation
to Chief Tanya Schwartz for her dedicated service,
leadership, and unwavering commitment to the city of Burnsville.
We congratulate her on her retirement and extend our best
wishes in the years ahead. Proclaim this 19th day of May, 2026.
And Chief Schwartz, if you would come, please.
» [applause]
[applause]
>> And then
» [snorts]
» Okay. >> And to everyone,
please be patient with us with us. We're going to take some photos. And um so you
bring your your awards. And uh yes. Um
» Chief Schwartz, I would like to say a couple
» Yes. And then uh if um >> members [snorts] of the council would
like to say a few words too. Um
Key to the city, I just I mean, I don't even know what to say to that.
» What is it? A lock? >> I don't know. I'm going to find out.
Um Thank you so much, Mayor and City
Council, City Manager Lindberg, our community,
all of our police officers and our fire fighters who are here and just everyone.
Just Those are really heartfelt comments. That means a lot to me.
And I wasn't supposed to cry, so but once you get the key to the city, I
don't know if something happens and you just kind of lose it. But
um reflecting on 31 years of law enforcement service has been emotional
for sure. Uh it's been an incredible honor to
serve Burnsville Police Department and this community um at every rank from
community service officer to chief. And I'm just incredibly grateful to all of
you, all of you here today. And just all the people who believed in
me and supported in me supported me and and and allowed me the chance to lead
and to do these things. I want to thank my family.
Being a wife and a mom and a sister, a daughter-in-law,
a Monty, >> [laughter]
» a great auntie now. Uh those are the roles that mean just the most to me. And
» [snorts] >> I'm excited. I'm just very excited to
enjoy the time that I'm going to have in retirement with them.
My husband Tom, my sons Jack and Ryan, they've lived this career with me. All
of our officers, our public safety teams know
how hard that can be and they grounded me when things were
feeling overwhelming. And every accomplishment was built with
hard work, but also on their love and their sacrifices that they made. So Tom,
thank you for standing by my side, quite literally,
[laughter] all the time and especially these last couple of years and just
protecting me, protecting my peace, and just helping me stay centered.
That's not easy to do. Um
the chief of staff at home has a lot of work to do. So, it's not easy.
Um and thank you, Mayor and Council, City Manager Lindberg, the city
leadership team for your trust, your partnership, your support for increasing
staffing, wellness, behavioral health, Duke, Doc,
all the tools and equipment that keep our team safe have truly made a
difference in our community because the investment that you have all made in our
police officers means that they are best suited to care even more and better for
our community. So, I'm proud of our work together. I also want to thank you for
your unwavering support during the devastating loss of Officers Matthew
Ruge, Paul Amstrand, and Firefighter Paramedic Adam Finseth.
Losing them was heartbreaking for all of us.
You took care of our fallen families, our department, me, the community
throughout unimaginable grief, and we have honored their their selfless
sacrifice and their legacy will live on forever at the Burnsville Police
Department. So, I'm really proud of all that we've accomplished together, all
that we've done to amplify Burnsville Police Department's culture of
excellence. We've done that. I'm going to miss doing that work together, but
and it's going to be a big change uh not coming in seeing my Burnsville Police
Department family uh on a regular basis, but I'm very
excited. I'm very excited about retirement. I'm happy to just live life
and have more time with my family and uh my most favorite people who uh many are
here right in front of me here today. So, I look forward to that.
And I'm moving into retirement with absolute confidence in our next police
chief, Matt Smith. Matt and our entire police command staff, they embody a deep
commitment to our police teams, our sworn teams, our non-sworn teams, our
community, our culture. And I know together working alongside all of our
exceptional police officers and our police teams that they are going to
continue to elevate and move Burnsville Police Department forward with strength
and heart and purpose. So, thank you so much for allowing me
this privilege to serve Burnsville Police Department and this community
with all of you. I thank you so very much.
» [applause]
[applause]
» Okay. All right.
All right. We're going to So, we're going to now take uh take photos. So, if
you'll and bring your keys.
» my keys? Oh, yeah. Bring your keys. >> Okay. And
So, can we have um Chief Schwartz's leadership um
Chief [snorts] Matt and um
» Any command staff?
» Yeah. And then uh let's see. So,
you want this side. It's great.
Okay, and then um Please state
Yeah.
with the other team. I think that's It
um Captain
» Chris Wickland
» [laughter] >> I think we have everybody. Do we have
everybody? >> Where is the
» Captain >> I'm Lieutenant Olsen.
» Okay. Okay.
» So you're ready? >> Yeah.
» Okay, this next one now uh is uh
if we could have uh the the leadership team. And so if you'd be in the back
No, no, you can >> You bring your room there.
» What's your name?
» Yeah, these are all the people >> I just heard the word shipping. She's
here to You want to get the better
» Oh, it's a violation.
» Come on in and stand and secure your location.
» Yeah. >> Yeah.
» I'm going to move this chair right here. >> Stand and secure.
» I got a name >> Okay.
» [clears throat] >> You bounce it right there next to
» Here, Wilson. >> Kevin, create a little space for them.
» Okay.
» Yep. >> Thank you.
» It was good that you felt connected. >> All right, great.
» Get to the better side.
» Okay. We're going to step away and uh
the chief and her whole team, so all of the officers, so we're going to step
away.
» Want some back or in front? >> So, leave it to the ones who are not in
uniform. Come on.
And you [clears throat] can also be in the back.
So, we got Some of them in the
back.
Should we um >> So, what we can do is we can do it like
» Yeah, I know. It's going to make us look good.
» They won't be able to see.
» [laughter]
» Yeah, I know. We got got those two, yeah.
Okay. Now, we want one of the chief and her family.
Give the proclamation to come.
» Yeah.
You look like you're
» So, the next item on our agenda is military appreciation week
honoring students serving their country. >> [snorts]
» And our greatest gratitude and appreciation
to Mike and Nancy Huddleston uh for the work that they do in support
of our Yellow Ribbon.
And this proclamation is going to be awarded to them.
Whereas the United States military supports the freedom upon which our
country was founded and entering in the military is a noble
and important career choice. >> [snorts]
» Over 2.8 million people serve in the active and reserve branches of the
military. And whereas the Burnsville Beyond the
Yellow Ribbon organization is a non-profit volunteer
organization dedicated to supporting our nation's military.
And whereas the Glenn C. Turner VFW Post 5833
is a non-profit veteran service organization that supports veterans,
service members, and their families.
And whereas the Burnsville American Legion Post
1700 provides community and youth programs
and strengthens services for those who have served in the US Armed Forces.
And whereas the Burnsville and Savage service organization and educational
communities have partnered with the Burnsville Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
organization since 2016 to honor students who have made a
commitment to enter military service.
Now therefore, I Elizabeth Coughs, mayor of the city of Burnsville, on behalf of
the city council, hereby proclaim May 18th through the 22nd, 2026
as Military Appreciation Week with a special emphasis on students who have
selected careers in the military. And urge my fellow citizens
to observe this period by thanking young people
in our community [clears throat] who have chosen to enter
» [snorts] >> the military profession in support of
our freedom, safety,
comfort, and quality of life. Proclaim this 19th day of May, 2026.
And it is my deep honor and pleasure to present this proclamation to
Mike and Nancy Huddleston and to thank them for their service
not only in the military but also
for being the coordinator of our Yellow Ribbon.
Thank you so much. You have made a great difference in our community and in the
lives of our active and also inactive veterans in our
community. Thank you so much for your service.
» Thanks. Thank you. >> Yeah.
» [applause]
[applause]
» Okay. Yeah.
Okay. Now we're going to have a big ceremony with
a lot of students, so and a lot of pictures, also.
» Okay. >> [snorts and clears throat]
» Well, I can't start until where's Vince? Did he sneak [snorts] off already?
» He has a baseball [clears throat] game to coach.
» Okay. So, all in favor of Vince doing those
three jobs, say I. >> [laughter]
[sighs] >> Anyways,
uh if you're family member for this event, come on in
and uh and welcome. And
uh we will get started here in just a second.
Okay. So, welcome guests. Good evening. My
name is Mike Huddleston and I am the volunteer coordinator for the Burnsville
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. We have come up uh here
uh before the City Council every year since 2016
to thank students for serving our community, our state, and our country by
choosing to serve in the military. To date,
uh we have recognized uh approximately 136 students over the last uh
10 years. And this year we have, I think, 14 14 that we're recognizing uh
uh tonight. All those students are here with us tonight. I'd like to begin by
thanking the students. Uh military service instills
responsibility, dependability, and loyalty. You will
cultivate your leadership skills, get to know yourself better, acquire resiliency
you never knew you had, and above all, you will build a stronger character.
Parents and family members, thank you for trusting us to take care
of your loved ones. We know it's hard to let them go into a
career that may put them in harm's way. Thank you for your love and support
because it means the world to them. >> [clears throat]
» We wouldn't be here tonight without the City of Burnsville, which became a
Yellow Ribbon uh City in 2013. I think that's when you Valen told me,
too. >> [laughter]
» We appreciate the help and support of the city to make sure Burnsville Yellow
Ribbons mission is carried out for veterans, military members, and their
family uh families before, during, and after deployments.
I'd like to thank the many organizations in the audience, the Burnsville VFW,
Two Eagles Marine Detachment, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage
School District 191, Burnsville Savage Lions Club,
Dakota County Veteran Services, recruiters from each branch of the
service, plus leaders and elected representatives
from the city of Burnsville and Savage and businesses in our community.
They are an integral part of our Yellow Ribbon Network and help us do our job.
Now, let's get to the formal recognition.
Tonight, as a small gesture of our gratitude for
your career choice to serve in our nation, Burnsville Beyond the Yellow
Ribbon is presenting each of you with a Target gift card
that we hope will help you purchase needed items at your next duty station.
You will also find a few other things in the gift bag to include a chocolate bar
to remind you of those who came before you and got a John Wayne bar and the C
rations. Some of the older guys remember the C
rations. And a protein bar, which serves as an
example of the new military and what's available in the MREs.
There is also a red, white, and blue honor cord
that is designed to be worn at graduation with your cap and gown. And
the principals here tonight and they're able to wear it, right?
There you go. As he gives me a thumbs up. So, you can wear it at your
graduation, which is what? 31? May, right? Yeah.
I will also be giving a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon challenge coin when I
shake your hand. A challenge coin is a small medallion coin adorned with the
emblem or insignia of the presenting organization. The coins are a symbol of
membership, belonging, and camaraderie. More
[snorts] importantly, the coins acknowledge your achievements,
dedication, and exemplary service, and serve as a reminder and appreciation and
respect of your peers and superiors. It is a great honor that I am happy to
bestow on you tonight when you come forward.
Before we call your names, I'd like to call forward the mayor's already here.
Uh the mayor elect
Yep, is here. I forgot her name last year, so last
year I says, "What's her name? Can she come forward?" But that's not her name.
» [laughter] >> Um
and uh uh to help the mayor and uh VFW
Commander Bob Gunderson to help hand out the US flags donated by the Burnsville
beyond the uh Burnsville VFW.
» [clears throat] >> Oh, at the end uh after we are finished
here, everyone is invited to join us at uh for refreshments
and and food in a meeting room on the lower level in City Hall. What's the
room number? >> It's downstairs. It's a meeting room
downstairs. >> Yeah, and there's signs that uh get you
there. So,
students, [clears throat and snorts] please come forward when I call your
name and stay up front until everyone is called so that we can get a group photo.
Okay.
All right, so the first one
is uh and from the Minnesota Army National
Guard, Allison.
Did I pronounce that right? Yeah, come on forward.
» all the way down there and COME THIS WAY.
» [applause]
» NEXT ONE IS ROBERT.
» [applause]
» DON'T LOSE THAT. Stand right there.
» Right in front of us so we can keep an eye on you.
» It's a good spot right here. >> Yeah, right in front of this.
» Right in front of her. >> Perfect.
» That's a good spot for him. >> Uh Nesta?
» [applause]
» Glad you didn't have to work tonight. >> I did.
» Oh. >> My kids are still sitting at the stop.
» [laughter]
» Jose?
» [applause]
» Oh, okay.
Uh is Adelaide here?
Okay. Well, then you have to go in the Marine
Corps. No. >> [laughter]
» Or is Cara Air Force? >> That's right.
» She needs one. >> Yeah.
Okay. So, I did uh Minnesota Army National Guard. So, now
we're going to do the Marine Corps. Uh
Yola?
» [applause]
[applause]
» Okay, the next one uh this is an easy name, John.
» [applause]
[applause]
» You'll be doing push-ups earlier. >> [clears throat]
[laughter]
» Okay. Uh
Then uh Daniel, you know? >> RIGHT.
» YEP. >> [applause]
[snorts]
» OKAY, DAWSON?
» [applause]
» ALL RIGHT. YOU'RE like this one.
I'm telling you what, your drones sergeant is going to love this.
Okay? O lowa to me what?
» [applause]
[applause]
» Okay. Uh, the next one is
uh uh, US Army,
Muhammad. >> [applause]
» I ain't through with it. All right. Is there any others I
Did I miss anybody? Oh, no. You got to wait a few years.
» [laughter]
» Anybody? Anybody?
All right. >> Okay. And so we're taking photos and
everything. Because of the photos and
uh, and then uh, members of the uh, VFW and
and
Okay. >> [snorts]
[clears throat]
[laughter]
[applause]
» So, we have a few that are, uh, missing. So, Frank, don't leave.
Or else you'll be recruited. Uh, and, uh, so, uh, see Nancy because
what we usually do is give the bags for the ones that could not make it. And
then you take and then, uh, you have the onus to, uh, see if you
can find them. Where's Waldo? Kind of thing.
Yep. So, uh, now
Is it on? Okay. Now you can go downstairs. We've
got some great food downstairs. So, downstairs and we got flags and we got
more places to put pictures. So, please go downstairs.
» [cough] >> Nice [clears throat] job.
As always. Hey, thanks. Who's taking your place?
» Uh, Sandra Slafer. >> Sandra Slafer, yeah, you didn't You
should have introduced her.
» Okay. >> Oh, she's there, right? Yeah, Sandra
Slafer, she's taking it over. >> Yeah, good for her. That's awesome.
» Yeah, we She said that it was going to be
Yeah, okay. I'm I I need to go on with the work of the city. Thank you.
So, the next item on the agenda this evening is citizens comments.
This is the opportunity for anyone in your in the audience to address the
council on an item that is not in the printed agenda and
not an application form that will be coming before us at a future date.
Is there anyone who wishes to address the council?
Anyone who wishes to address the council?
City Clerk Collins, is there anyone online?
No. Thank you.
We will move on to additions to the final agenda.
» [snorts] >> Uh, and this is for emergency items
only. City Manager Lindberg,
are there any additions to the final agenda?
» Nothing from staff, Mayor. >> Members of the council,
council, uh, I have an item that I would like to
add >> [snorts]
» and I need a motion to add the item
to the consent agenda to approve the bestowing of the key to the city to
Chief Schwartz. >> So moved.
» Second. >> Thank you. There's a motion and a
second. All in favor, please say I. All opposed, say nay, and the motion
carries. Thank you. That item is now on the
consent agenda. We now move to the consent agenda.
The consent agenda is a group of items that's considered to be routine
and will be enacted by one motion. However, an item on the consent agenda
can be removed for a separate discussion and vote.
Is there anyone in the audience who wishes an item on the consent agenda to
be removed for a separate discussion and vote?
Anyone who wishes an item? City Clerk Collins, anyone online?
» No one online has requested it. >> Thank you.
Um City Manager Lindberg, does the staff
want to remove an item from the consent agenda?
» Nothing from staff, Mayor. >> Members of the council.
» Um >> May I have a motion to adopt the consent
agenda, please? >> Move.
» Second. >> There's a motion and a second. All in
favor, please say I. >> I.
» I. Opposed, say nay. And the motion carries.
We are now at the regular agenda. And the first item on the regular agenda
is [snorts] an application of the City of Burnsville for an amendment to title
10, zoning,
to reorganize and update the zoning code for consistency [snorts]
and clarity and to adopt the ordinance.
Presenting this evening is our planning manager,
Mr. Mike Maroschek. Mr. Maroschek, the floor is yours.
» Thank you, Mayor. Good evening, Mayor and Council.
At the uh November 10th, 2025 work session, the City Council directed staff
to advance the reorganized zoning code through the
Planning Commission and City Council for review and adoption, with a full rewrite
to follow adoption of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Since
then, staff has done that and has held seven
meetings, um work sessions with the Planning
Commission to review the amendments chapter by chapter.
Then the planning commission voted unanimously
uh to recommend approval of the revised zoning code at their April 27th,
2026 meeting. So, that brings us to today.
So, original goals for this update were to improve organization
and consolidate and relate provisions, enhance usability through plain language
and formatting, ensure consistency consistency with
current state statutes and legal requirements, and update
update information structure, cross-referencing for clearer and more
accessible document. So, the first step that we did is we
reorganized the code. Um currently, the code consists of 2 41 chapters.
Um we broke that down into 12 chapters. >> That was amazing work.
» Mhm. Thank you. >> Truly.
» Thank you. And the uh >> And it's only now 400 pages.
» Yes. Yes, we're down from 700. So, um what with the And then with those 12
chapters, they all align with consistent subsections.
Uh we streamlined cross-references to reduce redundancy and improve numbering
formatting layout to support easier navigation and reading.
So, before you on the screen is the new 12 chapters.
Um all the chapters have underlying subsections that um
go with the title of the chapter. So, if you go to the next slide, it's
for an example. Currently, the residential um zoning districts are
spread throughout the code, generally through section
» Yeah. >> 12 through 18.
So, what we did is place them all underneath one chapter.
» It was so easy, Mr. Marosla. It was easy to navigate.
» Yep. >> So much better than before.
» Thank you, Mayor. >> Cuz you had to jump all over the place.
This one was one place. >> That was the intent behind it. It was
the one-stop shop. Um instead of as I like to call it uh
choose your own adventure. Um
» [clears throat] >> So, what we did then is we put all the
residential items into one chapter with subsections.
And then we removed items that we didn't think were necessary, they were more
specialized and should be in specific zoning subsections or chapters.
Uh we did the same thing for all the districts on the previous screen, all 12
of them. Um similar practice of just reorganizing
and placing items in certain areas where they would make for ease of use and
accessibility. One thing that we worked really hard on
to do is to uh reorgan- as this reorganization was to redo
uh reduce the redundancy on going back to previous chapters.
Um so, the B3 referenced, for example, the B1 B2 uses. And there was a total of
over 70 uses in that if you counted all of them
between the three zoning districts. Um and it also also, um excuse me,
referenced you back to previous chapters. It didn't list them on the B3,
you had to go to the B2, look at those, and then go back to the B3. So, we
eliminated that in all zoning districts. So, if you go to the B3, all the uses
are listed there, there's no more going back between the chapters to discover
uses. And we did that for industrial and
residential districts as well. Um another thing we did too is
um we categorized uses to reduce the number
of uses. Um
So, on the left side of the screen are a number of different stores, appliance
store, retail. They're all retail. And so, instead of having all listed out,
all of this just retail uses. So, that also
» Easy for business. >> makes it super easy for you to find
those and they're less um judgment calls.
Again, we did the same thing for um industrial districts.
Um you know, there's a lot of different
manufacturing, so now it is classified them all as light manufacturing.
And then we did the same thing for um
um heavy manufacturing as well. Again, ease of use, this reduced uh
the use of a PUD for use PUDs in particularly. Um now it keeps them
makes them more broad, easier to interpret.
» [snorts] >> So, we're talking about some of the
major amendments. We did streamline the commercial uses. Um there was 110 listed
in code. Now they're down to 53 by doing the grouping we just talked about. Um
similar numbers with the industrial district. Not Not 110, but there was a
significant number and they're significantly reduced.
Um so then because of that we had to add new definitions for the unified
categories. Um again, light industrial's the one or
light manufacturing, heavy manufacturing are the two that come to mind.
And then we also removed interim use uses from zoning districts where they
were no longer applicable. Um for example, some of the residential
districts allowed mining. They're fully developed. You're not going to have any
mining going on. >> [snorts]
» So, we just removed the interim use process for those applications that are
no longer relevant. And there's similar uses in the
commercial industrial districts. Um we did work with the city attorney to
um make sure there's consistency with state state statute. For example, um
within the zoning or excuse me, within the variance approvals, uh we did not
list the practical difficulties. We have that in there now, so it's consistent
with state statute. Again, consistency of state statute, we added the
conditional use permit requirement for licensed residential care facilities
serving 7 to 16 persons. Um that is in for the R1, R1A, R2, R3
zoning districts. Um Previously, the only the R2 allowed them
as a CUP, but state statute you have to allow those in all those districts. So,
that was a consistency item.
Uh we did add a new section detailing the concept review process that we have
implemented over the last few years. Um we removed the planning commission's
ability to request a rezoning or text amendment and add staff's
authority. So the planning commission will request the staff to look into that
and then the city council already had the authority and then property owners.
Um so that was more of a clean-up item. One of the bigger items that we did do
that required uh the next item was we changed abbreviations
for the medium density residential, high density, and manufactured housing
districts. Um currently they are the R3A, which is
the medium density residential, R3B, high density residential, and R3D,
manufactured housing. Um for some for ease of use, we reclassified them as R3,
medium density residential, R4, high density residential, and R5,
manufactured housing district. Because of that, we do have to amend the map,
the official zoning map, to make sure the abbreviations are consistent.
Um so that's part of the approvals tonight that will be
um as part of the that we requested as well.
With that, um on the screen now is our process. So we are looking at uh
wrapping up this reorganization and update,
um kicking off the subdivision code rewrite, um
we've been able to restart working on that one so with the goal to have it all
complete about this time next year. Then the comprehensive plan, um we've
received three um submittals to our responses to our RFP.
We're going through those now. Hopefully get that before council here in July.
Start that process. As you can see, it's a long one.
Um and then the community visioning will
start later this year and then once the comprehensive plan is adopted, we will
do a total rewrite. At least now though, we have the organization the way we
would like it. So, then that that part of the rewrite will not need to be
redone. So, that should actually speed up the process a little bit.
And then with that, I'll leave the recommendation on the screen. Staff
recommends that the City Council approve the reorganized and updated title,
should be titled 10. That is a typo. I apologize. Zoning and
City of Burnsville zoning map to reflect the new residential
district abbreviations. Typo caught me there in the end.
So, I apologize for that. With that, I stand for any questions.
» Any questions? >> No questions. Good job on it, though.
It's going to make it very easy for businesses to understand what our codes
are and know where they can go immediately instead of having to go back
and forth the whole time. So, well done.
» Thank you, Council Member Keely. >> Yeah. Council Member Keely.
» Uh I like all that great work. Uh the simplification, as the mayor pointed
out, it it seems so easy. Like, how many decades did we run with a overly complex
uh structure and all the while. >> Yeah.
» Um >> [clears throat]
» I'm curious thinking about somebody coming in who's
living under the existing ordinances, does this process at all affect existing
enforcement of of of projects that fell under the court prior ordinance?
Uh and or does it affect any future enforcement?
» Um Council Member, that's a great question. It shouldn't. Um as we didn't
do do any didn't implement any sub- substantive changes. So, the only thing
that changes is the reference number. So, if any previous approvals
specifically state a refer- uh
ordinance number, that's all that I think changed. Otherwise, the code is
the same, word for word. So, this is a minor
amendment where we changed to clarify, but I don't don't expect any
major changes. >> Deletions, just following up, you pulled
mining out Uh, because we don't anticipate [snorts] anyone's going to
pull a fresh permit for mining. Um, would that apply if
uh, if some residual mining was done close to where Kramer Mining is doing
work right now, obviously for the next several decades or or so, but um,
if some property abutting that, the owner found that there was limestone
under there and they wanted to do their own mining, could we handle that
as a sort of a one-off or does it, because it
doesn't exist in our code anymore, does that shut down the ability for that
person to apply? >> Nope. Um, counselor, that's a great
question. So, in those situations, we kind of deal on a what case-by-case
basis. Um, you know, when we did the mining, we
removed the residential districts because they're mostly fully developed.
Now, the areas where mining and mining is currently occurring, we did leave it
there. We didn't touch anything that's currently actively mining or actively
has that use. We didn't want to do those kind of substantial changes at this time
as it's not the appropriate time to do that. The comprehensive plan coming.
Now, if there was a use that we removed um, by accident, we will probably, I
should state this, we'll probably be back back in front of you later this
year. When you do these kind of big lifts like this, you always kind of miss
things. So, we'll probably have to go back there and fix some things that we
might have deleted by accident or we have to reverse course.
But, generally what we would do is if we delete something by accident and the use
is existing, we just come back before you and add it back in or we go through
our process of doing a zoning code amendment to
do that and we'll find it's kind of right to do so.
» We have the mechanism to change it just like we are changing it for the better.
» Yes. >> Thank you.
» Okay. Mr. Marosla,
uh, in the 10-6, the business district, where you
have all of that, and are all of the service
in included in that? Like medical service and all of that.
» Yes, Mayor. Yep. All those uses will are listed within the 10 6. Medical clinics
and all that. >> So they're all in that one business. So
it's not like before where you had to go.
» Correct. So each district where a clinic was where before instead of listing
clinic in every district, they would reference you back to another district.
So now even if district of clinics are allowed they're allowed in that district
we listed off. So it's kind of repeat so multiple districts allow for clinics,
but that way it's that one stop shop. You don't need to go looking for an
answer. >> Yes. So like we have some of the um
condo businesses over on um Crosstown and 5 and those kind of So a
lot of them are service businesses. So they're all in all of that. They're just
service business, but they're not retail with a product. It's a service. It's all
in there. >> Yep.
» That is so much easier than trying to find it before. Oh, you're
medical so you must be >> Mhm.
» in a different. Okay. Thank you so much. I think that's makes
it real easy for everyone because you have
the office business district neighbor neighborhood business district
and all of that. Now it's just all in one area.
Okay. Great. Thank you. Any other questions?
So members of the council tonight um because we don't have a full
complement uh of the council I would like a motion to adopt the
ordinance because I can take three and to consider the summary ordinance
publication at the next council meeting because they're to do a summary
uh ordinance I need four. So
may I have a motion to adopt the ordinance?
» Moved as stated. >> Second.
» There was a motion and a second. All in favor, please say I. I. Opposed, say
nay. And a motion carries. Uh and that is to also consider the
summary ordinance for publication next or next uh
the next council meeting. Right? So, that's all included. You get
it all. Okay, very good. >> Madam Mayor, members of the council,
we'll just we'll include the summary ordinance if it's agreeable to the
majority of the council on the next consent agenda.
» Okay. Yeah. Because we have all of the background
and we have gone through all of it. So, the consent agenda is fine for the
summary ordinance. I >> Thank you.
» Okay, thank you. >> [clears throat]
» Um Members of the council, there are no
other items to come before us this evening, and a motion to
adjourn is in order. >> So moved.
» Second. >> There was a motion and a second. All in
favor, please say I. I. Opposed, say nay. And a motion carries. Good night
and thank you for being with us.