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Forest Lake will not pursue the local sales tax option for the Public Works Facility in 2026 or 2027, so the City will compare levy and bonding options instead. Staff will provide funding scenarios for a facility estimated at $35 million to $40 million; the Mayor said a $50 million taxpayer cost was not acceptable. The 2027 levy was discussed at a 9.4% target, with an estimated impact of about $8.50 per month, but no final levy was set.
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Residents should expect further discussion about how the Public Works Facility will be paid for after the local sales tax option was removed from the 2026 and 2027 plans. The City will examine whether taxes, borrowing, donations, or a reduced project scope could limit the effect on homeowners and businesses. Council also reviewed potential 2027 staffing additions and noted that police calls for service were 1,100 higher than at the same point last year.
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