Dan Gustafson was elected to the Burnsville City Council in 2005, 2008 and again in 2016. Members of the Council serve the community at-large. The term of office is four years.
Gustafson is the City Council Liaison to these city commissions, committees or community initiatives:
In addition, Councilmember Gustafson represents Burnsville on these state and regional agencies.
Minnesota state law requires that the three highest paid positions be posted annually for the City of Burnsville. Effective January 14, 2019: City Manager - $170,000; Police Chief - $148,963, and Fire Chief - $148,963.