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Council renews Chamber of Commerce contract to run tourism bureau, funded by lodging tax

St. Peter City Council · October 13, 2025
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Summary

Council approved an update to the contract with the Chamber of Commerce to administer the city's tourism and visitors bureau using lodging tax revenues; the contract runs through 2028 at $20,000 for 2026 with 3% increases thereafter and requires regular budget reporting.

The St. Peter City Council voted Oct. 13 to enter an updated contract with the Chamber of Commerce to administer the city's Tourism and Visitors Bureau using lodging (hotel‑motel) tax revenues.

Staff explained the arrangement has existed for more than 30 years and that lodging tax revenue is the…

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