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Council notes Sibley County approved 0.5% transit sales tax; city says change is outside its control
Summary
A council member informed the meeting that Sibley County commissioners approved a 0.5% transit sales tax; the council said the county decision is outside city control and that residents should expect the change to appear on statements.
At the Jan. 13 meeting a council member told attendees that Sibley County commissioners have approved a 0.5% transit sales-and-use tax (the transcript alternately spells the county name). Council members said the county action is outside the city's authority and noted that the tax will appear on residents' bills and statements. One council member said they opposed the idea of the city adding a separate tax and said it would create administrative burdens for small businesses and contractors.
The council did not take any action related to the tax at the Jan. 13 meeting; members simply informed the public and recorded their position that a city-level tax addition was unnecessary.
