Burnsville is a diverse business community located at the intersection of two major interstates -- I-35W and I-35E. The City is business-friendly, and partners with both public and private organizations to help with development/redevelopment, and ensure a skilled and diverse workforce is available.
Minnesota Statue 471.701 requires that a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest paid employees. The City of Burnsville’s titles and salaries as of January 1, 2021 are: City Manager: $177,138; Fire Chief: $168,471; PW Director: $168,471.