A Guide to the community As the 11th largest city in Minnesota, Burnsville is much more than just a city of 60,306. It is a place where residents get to know their neighbors, schools challenge the next generation of leaders and business continues to serve the needs of a wide area. This Guide to Burnsville is intended to share some of the attributes of life in Burnsville. It features some of the services and amenities that are offered here, including a city government that is here to serve, parks and trails that are designed to keep you active, outstanding medical care, top-ranked schools, bustling commerce, exciting festivals and events, a beautiful library, churches, and much more. Experience Burnsville. There’s so much to enjoy.
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A city we are proud to call home elcome to the city of Burnsville, a community where we take pride in our past, our present, and our visions for a bright future. From our rich history as a rural farming community established as a township in 1858, Burnsville has grown to be the 11th largest city in the state. There is a good reason why our community today has grown to a population of just over 60,000. Built on a solid foundation, our city continues to evolve to provide the best possible environment for our citizens. Located just south of the Minnesota River, the river provides a natural barrier to the metropolitan life of the older central cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, yet easy access to the metro freeway system places us minutes away for those wanting to experience big city life. However, you do not have to leave Burnsville as we have many of the same amenities to offer right here in our city. Burnsville residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life. The city has more than two thousand businesses and many fine lodging and dining facilities. The opportunity for outstanding cultural experiences can be
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found at our 1,000 seat Burnsville Performing Arts Center, which stages a wide variety of local, regional and national shows. Shoppers have a large selection of quaint small shops and over 1.2 million square feet of stores at Burnsville Center to choose from. Within Burnsville itself, people can choose distinctly different living options. Southwest Burnsville offers rural living on spacious wooded lots. People preferring an urban setting will find it in our Heart of the City area with 2
its condos, town homes and pedestrian friendly living design. If you like lakeshore living, you can find it on one of our nine lakes. This along with our excellent schools, beautiful parks and broad range of recreational opportunities make us a unique suburban location. Last, but definitely not least, Burnsville’s amenities are matched by our wonderful citizens. Our diverse population provides a legacy of service, commitment and civic pride. We have a strong tradition of volunteerism that is evidenced by the many people serving on our boards and commissions – and the literally hundreds of youth volunteers that make our many athletic programs such a widely acclaimed success. If you are looking for a great place to live, work, or play – or even just to visit – Burnsville is your city! Whether you are considering the city of Burnsville as a new home for your family or business or you are already a new resident of our community, this guide will provide the information into the many special things Burnsville has to offer.
From township to a bustling city urnsville is the sixth largest suburb in the Twin Cities metro area and is conveniently located 15 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. Before it became the large metropolitan suburb it is today, Burnsville was a quiet community on the south bank of the Minnesota River. The Mdewakanton Dakota were drawn to the Burnsville areas because of the abundance of waterfowl and game animals. Chief Black Dog established a settlement in 1750 with 250 residents between the Minnesota River and what is now called Black Dog Lake. The former settlement area is currently the site of the Black Dog Power Plant. Nearly 100 years later, Scottish and Irish settlers made the area their home, including one landowner named William Byrne, from whom the name “Burnsville” is derived. Byrne settled at the present day junction of County Road 34 and Judicial Road. He donated land for a church, school, and cemetery, and served as town chairman.
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1858: Byrnsville Township establishes its borders 1960: City incorporated as ‘Burnsville’ In 1858, it was decided that the Byrnsville Township would be bordered by the Minnesota River in the north, Eagan and Apple Valley in the east, Lakeville in the south and Scott County in the west. The spelling was later changed to “Burnsville” at the 1960s city incorporation. Business in Burnsville began booming in the 1860s when railroad access from downtown Minneapolis turned the quiet suburb into a vacation and resort 3
town. By 1920, the Lyndale Ave. Drawbridge connected Minneapolis to the rural southern communities, eventually being replaced by the Minnesota River Bridge. Despite the increased traffic and business, Burnsville remained a relatively quiet township with a population of approximately 580 residents. But with the postwar housing boom of World War II and the construction of Interstate 35W in 1960, both population and business grew rapidly in the Burnsville area. To keep up with demands, the Burnsville Center opened in 1977 and drew businesses and traffic to County Road 42. Now, more than 250 years after the first recorded residents arrived in Burnsville, the city is a booming metropolis, focusing on redevelopment, quality housing, and abundant services to residents.
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Police here to serve community he Burnsville Police Department was founded in 1964 with a staff of one lieutenant, one police chief, one sergeant, seven officers and a department secretary. Now, the Burnsville Police Department is comprised of 75 sworn and 19 civilian personnel, all led by Police Chief Bob Hawkins. The Patrol Unit alone consists of nine sergeants, 38 patrol officers and six community service officers who protect Burnsville’s 27-square-miles and 230 miles of streets 24 hours a day. Each year, officers respond to more than 61,000 calls for service, ranging from suspicious noises to death investigations. The officers are responsible for delivering a full range of police services to the community. To help them provide these services, the department has two K-9 units.
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because of their superior scenting and locating abilities. To give community members an inside look into the Burnsville Police Department’s operations, a Citizens Academy is offered consisting of various hands-on classes. The courses are taught over a nine-week period and educate participants on police work and crime prevention. Other topics covered include the history of the police department, a review of typical service calls, and information about officer survival and use of force. Once participants complete the Citizen Academy program, they are given an opportunity to ride along with a Burnsville Police Officer for four hours during the officer’s shift. The Burnsville Police Department’s headquarters are located adjacent to Burnsville City Hall. The lobby is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Fire department serving 60,000 people he Burnsville Fire Department was created in November 1981 with 23 career firefighters. Advanced Life Support ambulance services were added in 1984 with the hiring of seven paramedics. Now, the 40-member career department is responsible for protecting more than 60,000 residents living across 27square miles. Burnsville was the first city in the state to organize citizen volunteers into Community Emergency Response, or CERT, teams, which provide basic emergency services until emergency personnel arrive. Participants are trained in emergency preparedness, fire safety, medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, team organization and terrorism. Training includes a simulated exercise where participants practice the skills that they have learned during the previous seven sessions. The department is based out of two stations, each staffed by one district
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commander (fire captain), one fire motor operator, and three or four firefighter/paramedics. Eleven staff members work one of three daily shifts, and each shift works a 24-hour schedule that averages 56 hours per week. The Burnsville Fire Department is a fulltime paid fire department, and no volunteer firefighter positions exist. Construction on Burnsville Fire Station Number 1, 911 140th St. W., began in May as a part of Burnsville’s 7
five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The changes will include two new apparatus bays, a third apparatus bay resulting from the reconfiguration of current space, dedicated storage space for personal protective equipment and medical supplies, functional space for repair and maintenance of equipment, and storage space for additional equipment and supplies. The fire department will also have many energy-efficient improvements, including a new infrared heating system and skylights. To celebrate the changes, an open house for the newly renovated station is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 13. • Fire Station 1 911 140th St. W • Fire Station 2 12155 Parkwood Drive
The world’s a stage at Performing Arts o accommodate the growing demand for art and culture in the south metro suburbs, the Burnsville Performing Arts Center opened near the Heart of the City in January 2009. World-renowned artists often make appearances at the BPAC, including Bill Engvall, Rob Schneider, Sinbad, Phil Vassar, Louie Anderson, Tommy Emmanuel and Lorie Line. The arts center has both a 1,000-seat Proscenium stage and an intimate 150-seat Black Box theatre. Its two-story lobby also houses a 2,000-square foot art gallery where approximately eight exhibits are on display every calendar year. For conventions or other events, a VIP lounge is available on the north side of the second floor lobby, and the upper floor can accommodate banquetstyle events for more than 300 people. An 1,800-square foot rehearsal
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in dancing, theater and music. The Chameleon Theatre Circle is the resident theatre company of the Burnsville PAC’s Black Box Theatre, and the center’s main stage is home to Dakota Valley Symphony. Also, the Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota holds all productions at the BPAC. Hours: The PAC’s main office is open 9-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and the art gallery is open 9-5 Monday-Friday and 10-2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: Tickets for shows can be purchased several ways: • Through Ticketmaster (800-9822787 or online at Ticketmaster.com) • The PAC Box Office is open 11-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10-2 p.m. Saturday. The ticket office accepts all major credit cards. Free parking is available on site. Permits are not required.
Parks a swingin’ good time for all ages urnsville’s Parks System boasts nearly 80 parks to help residents enjoy fresh air and explore the great outdoors. Sports-enthusiasts can use the tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, and trails are available for hiking, crosscountry skiing, and mountain biking. Other athletic amenities include in-line skating rinks, an archery range, a Frisbee golf course and numerous athletic fields. For those who prefer more leisurely activities, there are two public beaches, a boat launch, recreation buildings, picnic shelters, and playground areas. Nearly 1,800 acres of park space are spread throughout the city, approximately two-thirds of which is preserved as natural areas. • Park Hours Park hours are 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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• Dogs Dogs must be on leash (except in dog park and with hockey rinks). Laws require that owners pick up after their dogs. • Golf Balls Hitting of regular golf balls is prohibited in all parks (except Birnamwood Golf Course). Hitting of whiffle-style golf balls is allowed, but only off of a piece of carpet to protect turf damage, and with proper caution of others. • Birnamwood Golf Course, 12424 Parkwood Drive. Birnamwood Golf Course is a nine-hole, par 27 public golf course that is owned and operated by the city of Burnsville. Individuals or small group tee-time reservations can be made up to one week in advance by calling Birnamwood at 952-641-1370.
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Fairview Ridges leads with medical care airview Ridges Hospital is known for outstanding emergency, surgery, orthopedic and children’s care, all delivered by experienced primary care physicians. The 150-bed facility is one of the largest employers in Burnsville. Fairview Ridges ranks in the top 5 percent of the nation’s hospitals, according to a 2011 study on quality conducted by HealthGrades. The hospital achieved five-star ratings for treatment of heart attack, treatment of heart failure, treatment of stroke, overall pulmonary services, treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, treatment of pneumonia, and gastrointestinal procedures and surgeries. The hospital was also one of five that earned a Blue Cross Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, and one of three Fairview hospitals to earn a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery in 2010. Fairview Ridges sets high standards for itself, becoming the first hospital to participate in the Safe Place for
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Learning for a lifetime in District 191 urnsville-Eagan-Savage Independent School District 191 educates more than 10,000 students across 14 schools and is the 12th largest school district in the state of Minnesota. To help meet individual needs and interests, the district offers a variety of specialty programs and magnet schools. Gifted and Talented programs are offered at Harriet Bishop Elementary and Eagle Ridge Junior High to provide academic rigor, depth and complexity to students who thrive under new challenges. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programs are offered at William Byrne Elementary STEM School and Metcalf Junior High to teach students to think critically, use creativity and embrace technology. Rahn Elementary School of Arts and Technology is another magnet school in the district that uses arts and technology in all subject areas to foster creativity and independent thinking. The Envision Academy of the Arts Magnet School opened at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center in September 2009 to help students hone skills in
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enroll in four-year colleges. District 191 is committed to providing quality learning environments for its students. To help cut down on crowding issues, seniors at Burnsville High School take classes at the Diamondhead Education Center on Burnsville Parkway in addition to their classes at the main campus on Highway 13. The high school was constructed in 1955 and has been renovated several times since then. More renovations at Burnsville High School’s main campus are expected to span the next three years and will be divided into two phases. These upgrades will include improvements to the building’s classrooms, bathrooms, science labs, heating systems, and handicap accessibility. There are also plans to create more common areas and enlarge the cafeteria. To help cut costs and be environmentally friendly, District 191 has partnered with the Schools for Energy Efficiency program and the U.S. government’s Energy Star program. The district received awards in 2008 for improved energy performance and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
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Places to worship in Burnsville ,
Baha i Faith 952-882-1202 Bethlehem Baptist Church 501 Highway 13 East, Suite 110 612-338-7653 Berean Baptist Church 309 E. Co. Rd. 42 952-432-7168 Burnsville Mosque – Islamic Institute of Minnesota 1351 Riverwood Drive 952-882-9343 Church of Risen Savior Parish Center 1501 E. Co. Rd. 42 952-431-5222 Church of the Apostles 701 East 130th Street, Burnsville 952-890-7877 Crystal Lake Baptist Church (S.B.C.) 521 W. 150th St. 952-435-7553 Crossroads Church 14300 W. Burnsville Parkway 952-763-2500 Destiny Christian Center 12119 16th Ave. S. 952-890-1477 Episcopal Church of The Nativity 15601 Maple Island Rd 952-435-8687
Presbyterian Church Of The Apostles 701 E. 130th St. 952-890-7877
Burnsville has many churches providing places of worship for people of various faiths, including: Faith Covenant Church 12921 Nicollet Ave. 952-890-3110 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School (Wisconsin Synod) 151 E. Co. Rd. 42 952-432-5527
Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church 13901 Fairview Drive 952-435-8102 Redeemer Lutheran Church 1301 E. Co. Rd. 42 952-432-7942 River Hills United Methodist Church 11100 River Hills Drive 952-890-0423 Southcross Community Church 1800 County Road 42 E, Burnsville 952-432-4286 South Metro Vineyard Church 13798 Parkwood Drive 952-892-1000
Grace United Methodist Church 15309 Maple Island Road 952-435-5659
Spirit of Truth Church 1950 136th St. W. 952-895-9026
Holy Ghost Temple Church of God 1224 Earle Way 612-335-1494
St. James Lutheran Church (ELCA) 3650 Williams Drive (Old Co. Rd. 34) 952-890-4534
Lutheran Church Of The Ascension 1801 E. Cliff Rd. 952-890-3412
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Find everything at Burnsville Center hether you’re looking for new clothes, household appliances or entertainment, chances are you can find it at the Burnsville Center. The 1.1-million square foot mall is one of the largest shopping centers in Minnesota, containing approximately 150 stores, six restaurants and 11 food court options. The anchor tenants are Dick’s Sporting Goods, JC Penney, Macy’s and Sears. The Burnsville Center was built in 1977 to keep up with the demands of the growing suburb. It is now owned by CBL and Associates, a national company that owns approximately 70 malls across the country. The Atlantis 15 theatre, now called the Paragon Odyssey 15, opened adjacent from the Burnsville Center in 2008. The 15-screen theatre complex was purchased this year by Paragon Theatres, and planned additions to the theater include a VIP premier serving area, an expanded arcade and gaming area, and a 70-foot large format branded screen capable of 3-D projections. For the latest listing of what is playing visit
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Buck Hill a winter wonderland lthough Minnesota is known for snowy weather and long winters, there are times when there’s not enough snow to go around. If you’re driving past Buck Hill on a cold winter day, you may notice snow making machines working to cover the slopes for the nearly 200,000 skiers, tubers, and snowboarders who visit the hill each year. To create the artificial snow, water is mixed with a naturally occurring plant protein that enhances ice nucleating. The water and plant protein is then mixed with additional moisture when it is blown through a compressed air fan. When the dust and minerals inside the mixture hit the additional moisture, they turn in to snow crystals that are then blown through the fan and distributed over the hill. The ability to keep snow consistently on the hills is just one of the reasons Buck Hill continues to draw hundreds
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800-foot conveyor belt constructed in 2008 that works as a moving walkway. The ride is four minutes long from the bottom of the ski hill to the top and is designed with a no-slip grip for skis and snowboards so riders can easily get on and off. The conveyor belt spans a 355foot ravine with an enclosed bridge to keep riders safe and warm. Buck Hill is also the stomping grounds of U.S. Olympic skier Lindsay Vonn, 25, who first began skiing at the age of 2. Since then, Vonn has captured Olympic gold and bronze medals, 33 World Cup wins in four disciplines, and two World Championship gold medals. One of her first instructors, Erich Sailer, still coaches racing teams at the hill and was inducted into the National Ski Hall of Fame in 2006. For those who want to learn to ski or snowboard, classes are available to teach and develop new skills, and equipment is available to rent.
A great library worth checking out erhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library,” Lady Bird Johnson once said. “The only entrance requirement is interest.” Burnsville is home to the Burnhaven Library, 1101 W. County Road 42. The library is part of the Dakota County Library system, which includes nine branch libraries, including Galaxie and shares borrowing privileges with the City of South St. Paul Public Library. The Burnhaven Library was recently closed for several months for a multimillion renovation project which saw improvements to the facility and the addition of a license center. In addition, the Dakota County Library system is a member of MELSA (the Metropolitan Library Service Association), a consortium of eight Minnesota library systems. The administrative headquarters is located in Eagan. The library collection houses nearly one million volumes and the library circulates nearly 4 million items per year. The collection also includes thousands of videos and audio materials. Any resident of Dakota County can
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apply for a library card in person at any of the nine Dakota County Library branches or South St. Paul Library. Acceptable identification, such as a driver’s license, state non-drivers ID or checkbook, is needed. There is no fee to obtain a library card. The mission of the library system is “to support lifelong learning for county residents of all ages by anticipating and responding to their needs for information, encouraging their desire to read, and enriching the quality of life in their communities. The free use of computers is making libraries very popular these days. Computers are available for use 20
by the public in all Dakota County libraries. A library card registered with Dakota County Library or a photo ID is required to use a public computer. Wireless internet access is available at all buildings. Printing is available from most computers for 15 cents per page. Color printing is 50 cents per page. Free computer classes are offered at all library locations. As a member of MELSA, a Dakota County Library card allows library cardholders to borrow materials directly from any public library in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Residents can obtain a variety of information through the Dakota County Library’s website, co.dakota.mn.us. In addition to searching the catalog of resources, you can also “Ask a Librarian” a question, “Ask a Law Librarian” a question, access a librarian through a chat reference service, instant message a librarian and text a librarian. Summer Hours: • 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday: • 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday:
Festivals abound in community urnsville offers plenty of community events for residents and visitors alike. From indoor concerts to international dance performances, variety is key for Burnsville festivals. I Love Burnsville Week is a chance to celebrate the city of Burnsville with friends, family and neighbors. The week-long series of events takes place June 3-11 and includes a communitywide garage sale, golf tournament, softball tournament, disc golf tournament, mountain bike race, Kidz Dance, Friday night movie, 5K, family music and book festival and an essay contest for local third-graders with the topic “Why I Love Burnsville.” Burnsville’s annual International Festival celebrates diversity through music, entertainment and cuisine. This year’s event took place Saturday, June 18, in Nicollet Commons Park. Featured performers were Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs, Sahar School of Dance, Universal Dance Destiny, Zorongo Flamenco, Rince Na Chroi, Alpensterne and Circus Manduhai. In addition to entertainment, the
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•International Festival burnsville.org International Festival also featured cultural exhibits promoting tolerance and diversity. Burnsville keeps things interesting throughout the workweek as well. “Wednesdays in the Park” is a civic center concert series that runs June 22 through Aug. 2 and includes performances by Whitesidewalls, Sara Renner and the Elements, The Teddy Bear Band, Dakota Valley Summer Pops Orchestra, Tim Patrick and His 10 Piece Blue Eyes Band, Ticket to Brasil and The Elvis Experience. Each concert starts at 7 p.m. at Civic Center Park, on
Civic Center Parkway, east of Nicollet Avenue between 130th and 134th Streets. A specific list of performances is available at ci.burnsville.mn.us under “Community Events and Festivals.” Thousands of people in the south metro will come to Burnsville’s Heart of the City for the annual Art and All That Jazz festival Aug. 19-20. The festival features art vendors, national music acts and a variety of food vendors. The annual Burnsville Fire Muster is a five-day event featuring live entertainment, wine and beer tasting, fireworks, carnival rides, kids activities, emergency personnel demonstrations, food and beverages from local restaurants, a community parade, and a fire truck parade. Fire equipment ranging from horse-drawn pumps to the most modern firefighting gear available will be on display in the parade. The parade set a Guinness World Record in 2004 with the longest fire truck parade in the world, featuring 120 trucks. This year’s event will take place Sept. 7-11.
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