ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) A seventh special session for Minnesota lawmakers is aimed at passing a $216 million relief package. While I m grateful, it s not enough, said Matt Remick, Rochester Athletic Club Owner talking about the portion his business would get. I mean, it s about the equivalent of one percent of our annual payroll, it covers a little over a month and a half of what our property tax is or what our utilities are but we ve been currently shut down for almost a third of the year.
The COVID-19 relief package has about $100 million set aside for restaurants, bars, and health clubs. With another $102 million going to individual counties to distribute to other local businesses in need. The final $14 million will be for conference centers and movie theaters.