Parks & Natural Resources Commission - 16 Sep 2024
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Adoption of the agenda
Approval of May 6, 2024 minutes
Public hearing for 2024 MS4 Annual Meeting
Storm sewer system permit and compliance overview
Recycling and shredding event update
Park visioning open house announcement
Fire Department open house announcement
Areas of Interest (4)
- City of Burnsville behind on mandatory MS4 reporting due to state-level E-service transition delays.
- City officials investigating effectiveness of annual pond cleanout projects in partnership with the University of Minnesota.
- High number of construction site violations (84) highlights proactive enforcement of storm water runoff controls.
- City initiating visioning process for 26 public parks with public input open through October.
Votes (3)
Adoption of the agenda
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner
Approval of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner
Adjourn the meeting
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner
Notable Quotes (2)
The ms4 permit itself requires the city of Burnsville to have a storm water pollution prevention plan or what we call a Swip.
MS4 Program ComplianceExplaining the regulatory requirements for the city's storm sewer system.
In 2023 there were 20 active construction sites... and they issued 84 notice of failures or other partial violations.
Construction Site RunoffDetailing construction site oversight and enforcement.
People (3)
Logan VastyCity EngineerCity employee for 2.5 years, promoted to city engineer; introduced MS4 presentation.
City employee for 2.5 years, promoted to city engineer; introduced MS4 presentation.
Emily JenningsConsultant (SEH)Presented the 2024 MS4 annual report and regulatory compliance status.
Presented the 2024 MS4 annual report and regulatory compliance status.
Unnamed ChairCommission ChairPresided over the meeting and public hearing.
Presided over the meeting and public hearing.
Places Mentioned
Burnsville, MNCity Hall, BurnsvilleMaintenance FacilityFire Station 1
Events & Meetings (5)
- September 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Parks and Natural Resources Commission Meeting
- September 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Recycling and shredding event
- October 2, 2024 - Park visioning open house at City Hall
- October 7, 2024 - Next Commission meeting
- October 10, 2024 - Fire Department open house at Fire Station 1