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SF 692

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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

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

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

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Sales and use tax. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
477A.016, or any other provision of law, ordinance, or city charter, if approved by the
voters pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99, or at a special election held for
this purpose, the city of Cloquet may impose by ordinance a sales and use tax of up to
one-half of one percent for the purpose specified in subdivision 3. Except as 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.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Excise tax authorized. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
477A.016, or any other provision of law, ordinance, or city charter, the city of Cloquet
may impose by ordinance, for the purposes specified in subdivision 3, an excise tax of up
to $20 per motor vehicle, as defined by ordinance, purchased or acquired from any person
engaged within the city in the business of selling motor vehicles at retail.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Use of revenues. new text end

new text begin Revenues received from taxes authorized by subdivisions
1 and 2 must be used by the city to pay the cost of collecting the taxes and to pay for the
following projects:
new text end

new text begin (1) construction and completion of park improvement projects, including, but not
limited to, reconstruction of a community swimming pool complex and all associated
improvements; St. Louis River Riverfront improvements; Veteran's Park construction
and improvements; construction of a community center; improvements to the Hilltop
Park soccer complex, Braun Park baseball complex, Athletic Park, Sunnyside Park, and
Cloquet Area Recreation Center/Pine Valley Arena; and development of pedestrian trails
within the city;
new text end

new text begin (2) extension of utilities and the construction of all improvements associated with
the new Cloquet Industrial Park, including payment of all debt service on bonds issued
before final enactment of this act for the park improvements; and
new text end

new text begin (3) engineering and construction of infrastructure improvements, including, but not
limited to, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water in areas identified as part of the city's
comprehensive land use plan.
new text end

new text begin Authorized expenses include, but are not limited to, acquiring property and paying
construction expenses related to these improvements, and paying debt service on bonds or
other obligations issued to finance acquisition and construction of these improvements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Bonding authority. new text end

new text begin (a) The city may issue bonds under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 475, to pay capital and administrative expenses for the improvements
described in subdivision 3 in an amount that does not exceed $15,000,000. An election to
approve the bonds under Minnesota Statutes, section 475.58, is not required.
new text end

new text begin (b) The issuance of bonds under this subdivision is not subject to Minnesota Statutes,
sections 275.60 and 275.61.
new text end

new text begin (c) The debt represented by the bonds is not included in computing any debt
limitation applicable to the city, and any levy of taxes under Minnesota Statutes, section
475.61, to pay principal of and interest on the bonds is not subject to any levy limitation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Termination of taxes. new text end

new text begin The taxes imposed under subdivisions 1 and 2
expire at the earlier of (1) 30 years, or (2) when the city council determines that the amount
of revenues received from the taxes to finance the improvements described in subdivision
3 first equals or exceeds $15,000,000, plus the additional amount needed to pay the costs
related to issuance of bonds under subdivision 4, including interest on the bonds. Any
funds remaining after completion of the project and retirement or redemption of the bonds
may be placed in the general fund of the city. The taxes imposed under subdivisions 1 and
2 may expire at an earlier time if the city so determines by ordinance.
new text end

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 timely comply with Minnesota Statutes,
section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
new text end