Burnsville council authorizes appraisals for Harrison Street lot and city garages

The Burnsville City Council authorized staff to obtain appraisals for a vacant lot on Harrison Street (lot 27) and for the municipal garage buildings used by the city, to guide future decisions about potential sale or reuse.

The mayor reported an inquiry about the vacant lot and asked council permission to secure two appraisals and to have the garages appraised while appraisers are available. Councilors discussed whether to seek two separate appraisers, a joint appraisal, or an averaged valuation; staff noted appraisals are typically valid for about 15 months and that timing depends on appraiser availability.

A motion to approve obtaining appraisals for the lot and garages was made, seconded, and carried. Councilors also asked about the timeline for issuing occupancy for the new city garage and said final inspections and a multi-agency meeting remain before staff can grant occupancy.

The council did not commit to any immediate sale; the action authorizes appraisals to establish market values and inform later decisions.