HF 355

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 01/28/2021 02:10pm

A bill for an act
relating to taxation; local sales and use; authorizing the city of Cloquet to impose
a local sales and use tax.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin CITY OF CLOQUET; TAXES AUTHORIZED.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Sales and use tax authorization. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 297A.99, subdivision 1, or 477A.016, or any other law, ordinance, or city charter,
and if approved by the voters at a general election as required under Minnesota Statutes,
section 297A.99, subdivision 3, the city of Cloquet may impose by ordinance a sales and
use tax of one-half of one percent for the purposes specified in subdivision 2. Except as
otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99,
govern the imposition, administration, collection, and enforcement of the tax authorized
under this subdivision. The tax imposed under this subdivision is in addition to any local
sales and use tax imposed under any other special law.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Use of sales and use tax revenues. new text end

new text begin The revenues derived from the tax authorized
under subdivision 1 must be used by the city of Cloquet to pay the costs of collecting and
administering the tax and the capital and administrative costs of any or all of the projects
listed in this subdivision. The amount spent on each project is limited to the amount set
forth below plus an amount equal to interest on and the costs of issuing any bonds:
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new text begin (1) construction, reconstruction, expansion, or improvement related to the Pine Valley
Regional Park Project, including ski jump repairs, chalet replacement, and parking and
lighting improvements, in an amount not to exceed $2,124,700; and
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new text begin (2) restoration, repair, and upgrading of the Cloquet Ice Arena in an amount not to exceed
$6,025,500.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Bonding authority. new text end

new text begin (a) The city of Cloquet may issue bonds under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 475, to finance up to $8,150,200 of the portion of the costs of the facilities
authorized in subdivision 2 and approved by the voters as required under Minnesota Statutes,
section 297A.99, subdivision 3, paragraph (a). The aggregate principal amount of bonds
issued under this subdivision may not exceed $8,150,200 plus an amount to be applied to
the payment of the costs of issuing the bonds. The bonds may be paid from or secured by
any funds available to the city of Cloquet, including the tax authorized under subdivision
1. The issuance of bonds under this subdivision is not subject to Minnesota Statutes, sections
275.60 and 275.61.
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new text begin (b) The bonds are not included in computing any debt limitation applicable to the city
of Cloquet, and any levy of taxes under Minnesota Statutes, section 475.61, to pay principal
and interest on the bonds is not subject to any levy limitation. A separate election to approve
the bonds under Minnesota Statutes, section 475.58, is not required.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Termination of taxes. new text end

new text begin Subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99,
subdivision 12, the tax imposed under subdivision 1 expires at the earlier of (1) 10 years
after the tax is first imposed, or (2) when the city council determines that the amount received
from the tax is sufficient to pay for the project costs authorized under subdivision 2 for
projects approved by voters as required under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99,
subdivision 3, paragraph (a), plus an amount sufficient to pay the costs related to issuance
of any bonds authorized under subdivision 3, including interest on the bonds. Except as
otherwise provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99, subdivision 3, paragraph (f),
any funds remaining after payment of the allowed costs due to the timing of the termination
of the tax under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99, subdivision 12, shall be placed in the
general fund of the city. The tax imposed under subdivision 1 may expire at an earlier time
if the city so determines by ordinance.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day after the governing body of the
city of Cloquet and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021,
subdivisions 2 and 3.
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