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Building a Budget
Our annual budget is a reflection of the community's priorities. Each year, staff works to prepare a budget that aligns with the City Council's Vision, Values and Strategic Priorities. The Burnsville City Council takes final action on the annual budget each December. However, developing a budget is a year-round process with multiple meetings that begins early in the year.
Visit the 2023 Budget Transparency Portal - Funding a Vibrant Community
The Budget Transparency Portal offers a look inside the current operating budget to show the City's expenses and revenues. This information is updated in real-time as new information is recorded in the City's finance system.
2023 Budget Documents
Our Service to the Community
The City conducted an organizational analysis in early 2022 to help us better understand the makeup of our organization and determine whether we are providing service in alignment with community needs. We also created a comprehensive resource about our service to the community.
Departments presented their findings at City Council meetings during the budget process. Watch videos of the presentations below, or view our 2022 Service to the Community Report (PDF).
2022 Organizational Services Analysis Executive Summary (PDF)
Department Strategic Plans
In 2023, each City department conducted a follow-up to the 2022 Organizational Analysis by developing department-specific strategic plans. These plans will be presented to Council throughout 2023, and will be uploaded to the website as they are presented.
City Council Budget Discussions
The public is invited to attend any or all of the meetings where the Council discusses the budget. All meetings are held at Burnsville City Hall and will be shown live and replayed on BCTV Ch. 16/HD Ch. 859 and streamed online. City Council meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.
2024 Budget Meetings (Held in 2023)
Please note, meeting dates are subject to change.
Date | Topic | Presentation |
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March 21 | Review Financial Management Plan Follow-up memo |
Video | PDF |
May 9 | Discuss Market Refresh for Compensation Study/Fees and Charges | Video | PDF |
June 13 | Review Department Strategic Plans | Parks & Recreation and Community Development |
Video |
June 20 | Review Annual Comprehensive Financial Statements | Video |
July 11 | Review Department Strategic Plans | Strategic Initiatives, Fire and Finance | Video |
July 18 | Discuss Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) | Video | PDF |
Aug. 15 | Review Department Strategic Plans | Police, Communications & Community Engagement, City Clerk and Human Resources | Video |
Aug. 22 | Discuss proposed 2024 budget and property tax levy scenarios | Video | PDF |
Sept. 12 | Discuss proposed 2024 budget and proposed 2024 fees and charges | Video | PDF |
Sept. 19 | Adopt proposed tax levy and budget | Video | PDF |
Nov. 14 | Discuss 2024 budget and CIP (tentative) | TBA |
Nov. 28 | Proposed 2024 budget and property tax levy public hearing
Adopt final 2024 property tax levy, CIP and budget |
TBA |
2023 Budget Meetings (Held in 2022)
Date | Topic | Presentation |
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Feb. 15 | Proposed 2023 budget Review budget calendar |
Video | PDF |
March 8 | Review Financial Management Plan | Video | PDF |
April 5 | Outlook and Objectives review | Video | PDF |
May 10 | Organizational Analysis review | Video | PDF |
June 14 | Service Inventory Conversation - Information Technology (PDF) and Public Works (PDF) | Video |
June 21 | Service Inventory Conversation - Communications/Engagement (PDF), Police (PDF) and Fire (PDF) | Video |
July 19 | Proposed 2023-2027 CIP | Video | PDF |
Aug. 16 | Service Inventory Conversation - Finance (PDF) and Parks, Recreation, Facilities (PDF) | Video |
Aug. 23 | Proposed 2023 budget including property tax scenarios | Video | PDF |
Sept. 6 | Service Inventory Conversation - Human Resources (PDF), Community Development (PDF) and City Clerk (PDF) |
Video |
Sept. 13 | Discuss 2023 proposed budget - Levy Alternatives Fact Sheet | Video | PDF |
Sept. 20 | Adopt proposed City and EDA property tax levy and budget (Max Tax) | Video | PDF |
Dec. 6 | Public meeting on proposed 2023 budget and levy Adopt final 2023 budget and property tax levy |
Video | PDF |
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Documents
Property Tax Questions
If you have questions about your property’s valuation please contact the Dakota County Assessor's Office – the City does not have information on the details of most of your tax statement. You can contact the Dakota County Assessor's Office at 651-438-4200, assessing.services@co.dakota.mn.us or fill out an online inquiry form.
Property Tax Statements and Valuation Notices sent March 10
Dakota County began mailing 2023 property tax statements and valuation notices on March 10. This Value Notice will be the basis for your 2024 property taxes.
If you have questions or concerns about your property valuation or classification, contact the Dakota County Assessor's Office before May 1 at 651-438-4200. If your questions or concerns are not resolved after discussing with your assessor, you may bring your case to the Special County Board of Appeal and Equalization.
Learn more about homeowner Property Tax Statements
Learn more about Valuation Notices
Learn more about Dakota County's appeal process
Relief Programs
Programs are available to help reduce property taxes for various types of property and owners across Minnesota. An overview of these programs are offered on the Minnesota Department of Revenue website.