Regular City Council - 20 Jan 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 13 regarding stewardship of city resources

Resolution affirming community values and stewardship of community resources amidst immigration operations

Citizens comments on city matters

Emergency item additions to final agenda

Notable Quotes (3)

It prohibits the use of city resources for federal immigration enforcement including the use of city property, buildings and parks.

Mr. Shepard
Immigration PolicyExplanation of the proposed ordinance.

Most of our business owners. I am a business owner myself. This issue, this immigration, this eyes in our community has really impacted a lot of business.

Yousef Hajan
Business ImpactPublic testimony on economic impact.

My husband's classroom is seeing a 25 to 50% absenteeism every single day in every single class at the high school since December.

Molly Gerky
School AttendancePublic testimony on education.

People (8)

Mayor CoutsMayor

Presiding over the Burnsville City Council meeting.

Mr. ShepardCity Attorney

Presenting the ordinance on city resource stewardship and immigration policy.

Mr. LindbergCity Manager

Confirming no emergency items and managing administrative logistics.

Jean ForemanResident

Pulled Item 4G for separate discussion.

Yousef HajanResident

Expressed concern regarding the impact of ICE activities on local businesses and families.

Yan ChenResident

Advocated for stricter immigration policy based on Minneapolis models.

Molly GerkyResident

Reported on high school absenteeism and fear due to ICE presence.

Andre WintersResident

Read a statement citing the Minnesota Constitution regarding due process.

Places Mentioned

Burnsville Council ChambersAIM CenterVista ViewBurnsville High School (BHS)William Burn School

Events & Meetings (4)

  • Monday, February 2nd at 5:30 p.m. (Rescheduled regular council meeting)
  • Tuesday, February 17th at 5:30 p.m. (Council meeting)
  • Friday, February 6th at 9:00 a.m. (Annual offsite work session at AIM Center)
  • Tuesday, February 10th at 5:30 p.m. (Work session)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Item 4G

Ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 13 regarding stewardship of city resources and resolution affirming community values.

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Regular City Council - 20 Jan 2026 - Burnsville Recorder