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Commissioners press airport authority for levy limits and elected oversight as levy proposal advances
Summary
Stearns County commissioners instructed staff to press the Saint Cloud Airport Authority and partner jurisdictions for levy limits, elected officials on the authority board, and continued city-provided services as the authority considers a property-tax levy of about $1 million.
Stearns County commissioners used the Aug. 12 meeting to press for greater accountability and limits on the Saint Cloud Airport Authority as the authority signals it may seek a property-tax levy. Board members said they want elected representation on the authority’s governing board and a clearly defined levy cap if the authority proceeds with taxing.
Background: The airport authority previously moved to institute a property-tax levy and then rescinded that action. County staff and commissioners have met with the airport authority and with officials from Benton and Sherburne counties; a larger meeting that will include the City of Saint Cloud and the…
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