Metro counties, cities hold off on hiring even as tax bases recover

Dec 07, 20150

When residents walked into Burnsville’s community development office, a receptionist used to be waiting to help with questions about permits or licenses. That was before the recession.

Now, people must make an appointment or apply for permits online. The administrative job was one of 20 positions the city eliminated in 2009 — and there are no plans to add them back.