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County Attorney James Backstrom stepping downJanuary 11, 2021 -
Dakota County's longest-serving county attorney announced Friday he is stepping down after 33 years in the role.
Attorney James Backstrom, who has been elected eight times since his first appointment in 1987, is resigning effective Feb. 27, citing ongoing health issues.
"Being a county attorney is not always an easy job. It comes with a lot of long hours and a lot of stress at times, but it also comes with a lot of fulfillment," Backstrom said. "I could not have asked for a more important and meaningful career."
Because Backstrom is leaving before his term ends on Jan. 1, 2023, the next county attorney will be appointed and serve until an election on Nov. 8, 2022.
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Burnsville City Council 2020 - 2021Elizabeth Kautz - Mayor
Council members: Dan Gustafson, Dan Kealey, Cara Schulz and Vice Workman.
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Burnsville City Council 2021 The Burnsville City Council, 2021. Dan Gustafson, Cara Schulz, Elizabeth Kautz (mayor), Dan Kealey and Vince Workman.
Photo compliments of the City of Burnsville
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Focus in BurnsvilleOur 2021 report to the community executive highlights - published 2022.
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Burnsville Public Works 2021Image created by the City of Burnsville for National Public Works Week 2021.
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City of Burnsville Community Garden 2021The new community gardens at Crosstown East Park are just about ready for gardeners!
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Burnsville Food ForestFrom the City of Burnsville Facebook Page May, 2021.
Exciting things are happening at Civic Center Park across from City Hall 🌳
Yesterday Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, Council Member Dan Kealey, Council Member Vince Workman, City Manager Melanie Lee and several City staff planted the start to Burnsville’s future Food Forest!
The City of Burnsville has been awarded a $125,000 grant to increase opportunities for locally grown produce, as well as enhanced access to open space and physical activity for their most vulnerable residents.On Jan. 23, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABHFA) announced the nine winning cities of the 2021 Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental Health and Sustainability Awards. Each of the cities was awarded a grant to enhance health, wellness and environmental quality in their communities. “Mayors have long understood the critical role that safe, clean, and green spaces play in improving the health status of children and families in our cities,” said Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of USCM. “We congratulate the City of Burnsville, and encourage more innovative and comprehensive approaches to improving quality of life for residents in greatest need.”
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Burnsville State of the City presented March 17, 2021Although the pandemic continues with restrictions the City was able to return to the Ames Center for the State of the City report with fewer people and the event live-streamed.
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Burnsville State of the City presented March 17, 2021Although the pandemic continues with restrictions the City was able to return to the Ames Center for the State of the City report with fewer people and the event live-streamed.
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Burnsville's grassroots approach to city code review called unique 2021August 6, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
Burnsville's new grassroots approach to reviewing its city codebook departs from what is usually a technocratic exercise...
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Building a community of belonging 2021The Burnsville Bulletin - Winter 2021-
Over the past two years, the Burnsville City Council has dedicated time for a deep dive into evaluating and defining what is most important in serving the Burnsville Community...
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Burnsville City HallBurnsville City Hall campus including police station.
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Burnsville will study participatory city budget process 2021June 25, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
The city of Burnsville will conduct an in-depth study of novel ways to allow taxpayer to steer a small portion of their city taxes to favored expenditures...
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Burnsville City Council and other elected officialsBurnsville Community Guide 2021 - 2022 -
The Burnsville City Council and other elected officials.
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Profile of Burnsville Government 2021This information about government appeared in the Catch the Burnsville Spirit - live, learn, play, stay, work and do business published by the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce.
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Location, parks drive satisfaction 2021July 16, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
Burnsville residents are pretty pleased to be here, and location and parks are key to their satisfaction, according to a community survey taken this spring...
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2021 Community BuildersWinter 2022 Burnsville Bulletin -
Congratulations to the 2021 Community Builder Award Winners...
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Water tower graphics 2021The water tower visible from County Road 11 and McAndrews Road has added the city's most recent logo and its theme line "You Belong Here", May 2021 photo.
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Burnsville City Council 2021At the Annual Tree Lighting event:
Cara Schulz, Dan Kealey, Vince Wokerman, Elizabeth Kautz and Dan Gustafson.
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Former council member Bernie Peroz dies 2021June 25, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
Bernard Peroz, a former City Council member and Chamber of
Commerce president in Burnsville died June 6 at the age of 92.
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Burnsville City Council 2021The Burnsville Community Directory 2021 - 2022 profile of the Burnsville City Council. Vince Workman, Cara Schulz, Elizabeth Kautz, Dan Kealey and Dan Gustafson.
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Council: No TIF for apartmentsJanuary 22, 2021 - Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News:
A proposal to replace blighted commercial buildings with apartments on a prominent Burnsville corner may not get off the ground...
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Crossing hot spots emerge in complete streets study 2021August 13, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
Safe crossing for walkers and bikers at a number of spots around Burnsville emerged as a key concern as the city sought public opinion for its complete streets study...
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Dan Rootes Superintendent Birnamwood Golf CourseMarch 26, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
A profile of Dan Rootes, the superintendent of Birnamwood Golf Course, by John Gessner.
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Drones are coming, but can be managed 2021March 19, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
Council member Dan Kealey is a member of the Unmanned Air Mobility Integration Advisory Forum...
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Food forest, gardens a hit with city council 2021March 12, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
Plans for a $125,000 grant to plant a food forest and public garden in Burnsville were greeted warmly by the City Council...
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Food forest, gardens to launch soon 2021April 30, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
The City of Burnsville is adding two untraditional elements, both providing healthy food to the community as the government campus...
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A finer grade of park fare? 2021March 5, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
At a Feb. 26 council work session Council member Dan Gustafson suggested the city look into letting established restaurants set up concessions in parks, such as Crystal Lake Beach, to replace city concessions sales...
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Glen Northrup, Burnsville's Mr. Do it all dies 2021November 5, 2021 - Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
Glen Northrup, age 94, first full time employee for city of Burnsville dies...
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Burnsville will pay half the cost of home energy audits 2021May 21, 2021 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News
Burnsville homeowners can get home energy audits at half the cost thanks to a new city program...
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