Community members see hospitality tax for Sanford Center as 'last resort' During a Bemidji City Council work session Monday, a public hearing period was opened to learn what the community's opinion was on the concept of a hospitality tax. Such a tax would be used to support the Sanford Center. 9:34 pm, Jul. 26, 2021 × Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Director Abby Randall reads a statement signed by leaders of various community organizations during a listening session on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the Sanford Center. (Matthew Liedke / Bemidji Pioneer) BEMIDJI -- One of Bemidji's most well-known buildings was the site and subject of a Bemidji City Council meeting Monday evening.