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State Representative Paul Anderson
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GUEST COLUMN
Tax report released; special session to take place
By Rep. Paul Anderson
The Minnesota House released a tax-simulation report recently that shows property taxes payable in 2013 will increase statewide by $153 million. Of that total, about one-third or $56 million, will be assessed on new construction that will appear on the tax roll for the first time. On a statewide average basis, residential homesteads will see a slight decrease of 1.6 percent in property taxes. The rate in the metro area will be slightly higher as property values there are declining at a faster rate than in greater Minnesota.
Agricultural land values are projected to increase by 14.2 percent with taxes expected to increase 10.6 percent. Changes in other major property types include an increase of 2.7 percent on commercial/industrial and 5 percent on apartments. Resident non-homestead property will see a 0.4-percent decrease in taxes, while seasonal-recreation property will see a 0.6-percent decrease.
Oral arguments on Secretary of State Mark Ritchie’s changes to the titles of the two constitutional amendments set to appear on the November ballot were heard by the Supreme Court last week. A decision by the Court could be released yet this month.
With FEMA working to finish up its damage estimates from severe flooding earlier this summer in parts of Minnesota, a special session of the Legislature will be called by Gov. Dayton later this month.
We Minnesotans certainly do talk about the weather. And most of it is negative, such as being “too hot” or “too cold,” or “too dry” or “too wet.” However, conditions Saturday and Sunday were just about perfect as hot weather was ushered out of the state by refreshing northwest breezes. A storm system pushed across the state Friday evening, dropping much-needed rain over most of the region along with high winds that unfortunately caused some crop and property damage.
The city of Albany had its big parade Saturday evening, and conditions were very comfortable for the large crowd lining the streets. Greenwald hosted its annual “Barley Days” celebration Saturday and Sunday, and one couldn’t have ordered more perfect weather for the parade Sunday morning. Sunny skies, moderate temps, and just the right breeze made for a beautiful day. We also took in the parade at Forada Saturday morning, so it made for a busy weekend. Civic celebrations continue throughout the area even though back-to-school and football seasons are rapidly approaching. Belgrade hosts its parade and celebration this weekend, with festivities also set for Garfield. Starbuck’s big Dragon Boat Festival is also scheduled for this weekend on Lake Minnewaska.
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