Regular City Council - 06 Jan 2026
Public comments regarding ICE enforcement activities
Request for city policy on use of public property by federal agents
Discussion of Burnsville Police Department role in immigration enforcement
Schedule of upcoming city council and work sessions
Discussion of proposed policy to prohibit staging on city property
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Direct city staff to draft a policy regarding ICE/DHS staging on city-owned property
Moved by Schultz · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (3)
I have been increasingly alarmed by the recent immigration enforcement activity in my neighborhood.
Ice came towards our observers pointing pepper spray at them. Although we had been peaceful throughout.
I'm not aware that we have or that we've been requested. I would be surprised if we were ever requested.
People (5)
Katarina (Katy) GomezResidentSecond-generation Burnsville resident advocating for immigrant protections.
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Second-generation Burnsville resident advocating for immigrant protections.
“I am now calling on this body to defend these unalienable rights and liberties for all residents here in Burnsville.”
Calling for city intervention against federal immigration enforcement.
Andrea GraziniResidentLongtime resident reporting on observed intimidation tactics by ICE.
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Longtime resident reporting on observed intimidation tactics by ICE.
“They were opportunistic and found somebody else to arrest... they did not arrest the person with the warrant.”
Describing an ICE incident at Vista View.
David YoungResidentLocal resident concerned about immigrant safety.
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Local resident concerned about immigrant safety.
“I would like to see you our elected leadership in this city out in the streets helping these people.”
Urging council members to provide direct support.
LindbergCity ManagerClarified current city policy on federal immigration enforcement.
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Clarified current city policy on federal immigration enforcement.
“Our local police department do not enforce federal immigration law or participate in federal immigration enforcement activity.”
Explaining the police department's stance.
SchultzCouncil MemberProposed motion to create a policy regarding federal agency use of city property.
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Proposed motion to create a policy regarding federal agency use of city property.
“I would like to make a motion tonight that the council directs city staff to draft a policy regarding ICE or DHS.”
Proposing an official policy to restrict federal agency staging.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- January 13: Work session at 5:30 p.m.
- January 20: Regular meeting at 5:30 p.m.
- February 2: Regular meeting at 5:30 p.m.