Keep Three Feet Around Fire Hydrants
When firefighters are digging – time keeps ticking. During a fire, every second counts, and after each snowfall, there are a few hydrants in Burnsville that become a little "hard to find."
Burnsville's firefighters need a three-foot area clear of snow and ice shoveled around each of the City's fire hydrants, and a three-foot wide path leading to them from the street.
Residents are encouraged to "Adopt-A-Hydrant" or two in their neighborhoods, and make sure they are accessible after each snowfall. If a resident is physically unable to shovel a hydrant on their property, they are encouraged to ask a neighbor to help out.
All public fire hydrants (those located on easements, City property and streets) should have a marker that allows the hydrant to be seen in deep snow. Residents who notice a public hydrant that isn't marked are encouraged to notify the Burnsville Maintenance Facility at 952-895-4550.
Private hydrant owners (on business or multi-unit housing properties) can purchase a hydrant marker from the following City-approved vendors:
USABlueBook
3781 Bur Wood Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
800-548-1234
USABlueBook Website
Minnesota Pipe & Equipment
5145 211th Street W
Farmington, MN 55024
651-463-6090
Minnesota Pipe Website
In the summer months, some homeowners plant trees or landscape by a fire hydrant, but residents need to keep this area clear. If there is a fire, firefighters need to be able to reach and use the hydrant. Plants will be trampled and a tree or a fence too close will be cut down.
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.