Crosslake: Council agrees to continue to pursue local option sales tax
Tax would fund capital improvement projects. City initiated plans for approval of tax in 2020, but plans stopped because of COVID-19 Written By: Nancy Vogt | ×
The Crosslake City Council met Monday, Jan. 11, including council members Marcia Seibert-Volz (left) and Aaron Herzog, Mayor Dave Nevin and council member John Andrews. Council member Dave Schrupp attended online via Zoom. Screenshot / Nancy Vogt
The Crosslake City Council agreed to again pursue a half cent local option sales and use the tax to fund specific capital improvements.
Projects include wastewater plant projects and extending city sewer service to the County State Aid Highway 66/Moonlite service area and Daggett Lake service area.
Incident started over placement of a sign being erected for new city hall location Written By: Nancy Vogt | ×
Dave Nevin
After taking care of routine annual appointments Monday, Jan. 11, the atmosphere quickly turned at Crosslake City Hall with Mayor Dave Nevin saying the biggest roadblock he faces is staff at city hall and agreement that more respect is required from both sides.
The comments came as Nevin initiated discussion on an agenda item related to a sign being erected for the new city hall location. It was learned during disjointed discussion that an incident occurred Tuesday, Jan. 5, involving unnamed city staff members, Nevin and council member Marcia Seibert-Volz that included alleged threats and that led Police Chief Erik Lee to turn the matter over to the Baxter Police Department to look into.
Crosslake: 2021 general revenue tax levy to increase 4.17%
Breakdown of levy numbers listed. The Crosslake Chamber of Commerce is planning WinterFest on Feb. 4-6, which would include mostly outdoor activities. The chamber also is planning a St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday, March 13. Written By: Nancy Vogt | ×
Crosslake Public Works Director Ted Strand received a plaque in appreciation of his 20 years of service to the city. Standing with him at the Dec. 14 city council meeting is City Administrator Mike Lyonais.Submitted Photo
After meeting eight times to discuss the 2021 budget, the Crosslake City Council on Monday, Dec. 14, approved the budget and a 2021 general revenue tax levy of $4,485,852.