Politics & Government
Mayor Issues Proclamation in Support of Family Dinners
Do you remember what it's like to sit down for a meal at the table with your family? This story and others in a weekly roundup of city news.
Box or from scratch, families encouraged to meet at the table
Do you remember what it’s like to sit down for a meal at the table with your family?
Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz and the rest of the city council hope that, if it’s been awhile, you’ll take them up on the suggestion at least on Monday night, Sept. 26.
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Whether it’s from a box from scratch or take-in, a family that eats together will have less chance of having to deal with substance abuse, according to the proclamation to be issued by Kautz during the Sept. 19 Burnsville City Council meeting.
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City to actively market AAA site
It’s a prime piece of property that’s been on the market for three years, but there have been no takers. Since being acquired as part of the Heart of the City project, a for-sale sign has been positioned on the city-owned land at the corner of Highway 13 and Nicollet (known as the former AAA site. With time ticking down on the ability for the city to use at least one incentive (Tax Increment Financing) to attract developers, the city will begin to actively market the approximate 1.75 acres, which was purchased through a grant and reinvestment of TIF funds.
The county has the land valued at $457,600, and the city is ready to spread the word in the form of an RFP (Request for Proposal) that it is seriously seeking new development. But while there could be a subsidy, the price may be nonnegotiable.
“We’re not in panic mode,” said Council Member Dan Gustafson. “I don’t want to put the word out that we have a cheap piece of land out there.”
What projects would pique the city council’s interest? Not housing, they agreed. During their Sept. 13 work session council members said maybe mixed use — retail, commercial, office or a hotel.
Parks commission to take a tour
The Burnsville Parks and Natural Resources Commission has a tour of several city parks planned in lieu of a formal meeting on Monday Sept.19.
Commission members will meet at city hall to begin their tour at 5 p.m. They plan to review the following parks, and the public is invited to join them:
- Minnesota Riverfront Park/Minnesota River Quadrant Area
- Cliff Fen Park – Skyland Playground
- Whitney Pond Project
- Civic Center - Skate Park
