Burnsville City Council — Transcript
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners
Recommitment to Civility and Care
2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy
Economic Development Authority (EDA) 2027 Tax Levy
Votes (3)
Resolution establishing the proposed budget, the 2027 proposed tax levy, and authorizing cancelization of certain deferred tax levies
Dissent: Council member Schultz voted 'No'.
Moved by Unknown [16:53] · Seconded by Unknown [16:54]
Deputy City Manager CFO Jennifer Roddy presented the 2027 proposed budget, highlighting a 7.69% tax levy increase, equating to $15/month for a median value home. She outlined investments in public safety, facilities, technology, and pavement management, as well as efforts to reduce reliance on debt. Council members acknowledged external pressures like inflation and federal/state cuts, which contribute significantly to the levy. Some expressed appreciation for staff efforts to limit the increase, while others voiced strong concerns about the ongoing high annual increases, their impact on residents (especially those on fixed incomes), and suggested re-evaluating city priorities and moving infrastructure costs to franchise fees to lessen the property tax burden.
Resolution approving a proposed tax levy by the Burnsville Economic Development Authority for taxes payable in 2027
Dissent: One 'Nay' vote recorded, specific commissioner not identified.
Moved by Commissioner Workman [19:37] · Seconded by Commissioner Keeler [19:40]
During the Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting, Deputy City Manager CFO and EDA assistant treasurer Jennifer Roddy presented the proposed 2027 EDA tax levy of $750,000, with an estimated expenditure budget of $336,000. There were no questions or further discussion from the commissioners before the vote.
Resolution to approve a proposed tax levy by the Burnsville Economic Development Authority for taxes payable 2027 (City Council Ratification)
Dissent: One 'No' vote recorded, specific council member not identified (likely Council member Schultz).
Moved by Unknown [21:14] · Seconded by Unknown [21:15]
Following the Economic Development Authority meeting, the City Council reconvened to ratify the EDA's decision on its proposed 2027 tax levy. Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Jenny Brody confirmed the proposed levy amount of $750,000. This was a procedural ratification without additional discussion.
Notable Quotes (6)
Tonight, we're here to discuss the 2027 proposed budget and tax levy. Um we've balanced right now to the 7.69 tax levy increase, but does um hearken back to the uh non-binding resolution from the 2023 budget process.
While this year's 7.69 is certainly very heavy by historical context, about half or more comes from preserving core services and absorbing spiking health care and inflationary costs. Things that we don't have as much control over.
I also think that we do need to take a look at two things. We need to take a look at, as a council, what our priorities are, and we need to involve our residents in that of what actually what actually is a core function of city and that we need to do.
The other thing that we need to look at is we need to start moving our infrastructure costs onto the franchise fee, which this council has said as a policy is what that is for. Um and away from property tax.
I don't have too much to present, but I will say the proposed levy for the EDA is $750,000. And the expenditure budget is approximately $336,000 for 2027.
Um not not new information, but uh the proposed levy is $750,000 for 2027.
Ordinances & Resolutions (13)
Information packet for council meetings.
City Council resolution adopted to recommit to leading with civility and care.
Annual financial plan for the city.
The amount of property tax revenue proposed to be collected for the city.
A 5-year plan outlining property tax projections and investment strategies.
Long-term plan for capital projects and infrastructure.
Annual review of services, staffing, and compensation.
Study related to fire department operations and staffing.
Long-term planning document for city development.
Study related to pavement management goals and investment.
Formal resolution for the city's main budget and tax levy.
Formal resolution for the Economic Development Authority's tax levy.
Online resource for budget information and presentations.