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City explores solar for municipal buildings as administrator warns of state tax-reform bill
Summary
City Administrator Cole Herder told the council he will research solar power options for City Hall and utility plants and warned of a state tax-reform bill that could sharply limit local taxing authority; the council requested more information at the next meeting.
Humboldt — City Administrator Cole Herder told the City Council on March 9 that the city is examining solar power options for City Hall, the municipal water plant and the sewer plant and that he will return with more detailed research at the April 13 meeting.
Herder also briefed the council on state legislative activity, saying a proposed tax-reform bill could significantly constrain local governments' ability to levy taxes. He described the potential change as one that would "seriously limit how much local government can tax" and advised council members to be aware of the possible revenue implications. The minutes do not record a formal council directive beyond asking Herder to bring back more information.
No formal action was taken on either the solar topic or the legislative update; both were recorded as informational items. Herder will provide additional analysis and options at the next regular meeting.
