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Mayor Connie MorrisonOfficial portrait at City Hall. First woman mayor of Burnsville from 1983-1986. State legislator from 1987-1994.
1991_telephone_survey_results~0.pdf
City Survey results 1991Decision Resources Ltd. provided the results of the 1991 resident survey. It contained the results of a telephone survey of 401 randomly selected residents of Burnsville. The average interview took 33 minutes...
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1992 employees of the City of BurnsvilleThe 1992 Annual Report of the City included a photo of the employees - with no names.
1992_hilites.pdf
1992 HighlightsA report of City Manager Greg Konat to the City Council January 15, 1993 with the 1992 Highlights.
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Dakota County Western Service CenterDuring 1991 Dakota County opens its Western Service Center in Apple Valley providing services to the portion of the county which includes Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville and Farmington.
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Dakota County Western Service CenterDuring 1991 Dakota County opens its Western Service Center in Apple Valley providing services to the portion of the county which includes Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville and Farmington.
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Dakota County Western Service CenterDuring 1991 Dakota County opens its Western Service Center in Apple Valley providing services to the portion of the county which includes Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville and Farmington.
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Dakota County Western Service CenterDuring 1991 Dakota County opens its Western Service Center in Apple Valley providing services to the portion of the county which includes Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville and Farmington.
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Governor Arnie CarlsonGovernor Carlson visits Burnsville - no date.
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Building Burnsville's Future 1993An informational brochure created by the City of Burnsville for the Burnsville Business Expo 93. The piece profiles Burnsville government, city log, a brief history, population estimates, housing information, a list of the mayor and council members.
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Burnsville is 35 - 1999A newspaper ad for Burnsville's 35th Birthday.
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Burnsville City HallA photo of City Hall around 1990.
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Cable TVCable Television comes to Burnsville and Eagan.
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5th Anniversary at new City Hall 1994The Internal Communicator newsletter for employees reflects on the 5th anniversary of the "new" City Hall.
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Artist Sketch of Burnsville City HallAn original rendering of the new city hall to be built on Nicollet Avenue.
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City may claim mall through emininent domain 1993This Week News September 18, 1993 reports: Unable to reach a purchase agreement with the owner of Diamondhead Mall, the City of Burnville might lay claim to the property through eminent domain.
City_restructuring_1993.pdf
City restructuring redesign brings change to police and fire departments 1993March 10, 1993 Burnsville Sun Current reports: The City restructures police and fire services.
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City of Burnsville vehiclesUndated photo, estimated to be in the 1990s shows Public Safety (Police/Fire) vehicles.
community_center_vote.pdf
Community Referendum 1993Vote Tuesday, November 2, 1993. Burnsville voters will have the opportunity to shape the future of our community. On this date, the city will hold a special election for a Community Referendum. The two main elements of the referendum are the redevelopment of the Diamondhead Mall into a multi-use community center and a plan for improving and developing numerous parks throughout the city.
Eminent_domain_for_Diamondhead_1993.pdf
City may invoke eminent domain for Diamondhead MallSeptember 15, 1993 - Burnsville Current reports: After failing as a shopping center, the City of Burnsville proposes acquiring the mall for a community center. Voters will decide November 2 whether to approve bonds so the project can proceed. The City and Mall owners could not agree on a price. The Mall was eventually sold to Independent School District 191 and served as a high school campus.
Mall_owners.pdf
Mall owners not pleased with eminent domain optionSeptember 29, 1994 - Sun Current: The City of Burnsville's bid for Diamondhead Mall is still hundreds of thousands of dollars short of being acceptable, according to the mall's owners....


Eventually, the mall would be purchased by School District 191 as a second location for the high school.
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Council votes to double mayoral termApril 14, 1999 Burnsville Sun

Burnsville voters will be voting for a 4 year term for mayor starting with the election in 2000...
Oct_202C_1993_City_Mall_reach_price.pdf
City, Mall reach $1.75 million purchase price 1993 Burnsville Current - October 20, 1993 reports: A firm price for Diamondhead Mall has been established, just two weeks before voters will decide whether the City should buy it for a community center. Mutual of Canada, the mall's owner, has accepted the city's bid of $1.75 million. The purchase agreement does not obligate the city in any way if voters reject the November 2 bond referendum... The Mall would eventually be purchased by School District 191.
old_city_hall_to_be_county_animal_shelter_1990.pdf
Old city hall to be county's new animal shelter 1990October 28, 1990 - Burnsville Thisweek News reports: The one story building at 1313 East Highway 13, which the city occupied as City Hall, is the probable site of Dakota County's first animal shelter...
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City campusWelcome sign at the City Hall and Police Station off Nicollet Avenue, 1999.
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Burnsville fire vehicleFire Department truck, 1999.
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City of Burnsville carCity owned vehicle, 1999.
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City Hall Dedication during Fire Muster 1989September 6, 1989 Burnsville Current: This year the Fire Muster will have the new City Hall as its centerpiece. Also dedication scheduled.
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Burnsville City Hall and Police StationWood signage at the City Hall and Police Station.
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The house known as "THE HOUSE"
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