food and beverage tax

Sartell mayor Ryan Fitzthum says while the proposed food and beverage tax didn't pass in Tuesday's special election, it doesn't change how they'll maintain their parks and recreational facilities.

Sartell residents will be going to the polls to decide whether to approve a 1.5% sales tax on food and beverages sold by restaurants.

Sartell officials are looking to bring a food and beverage tax option before the voters.

Discussion can begin on if Sartell officials want to implement a food and beverage tax.

Sartell is considering creating a food and beverage tax. State Representative Tim O'Driscoll of Sartell has introduced a bill in the House that would allow the city to impose a tax of up to 1.5 percent.

Plans to put a lodging tax and food and beverage tax referendum before St. Cloud voters this November will likely be put on hold.

State Representative Tama Theis and State Senator Jerry Relph introduced a bill this session that would have allowed the city to increase the food and beverage tax by up to one-half percent, and increase the lodging tax by up to one percent.

St. Cloud officials are interested in raising a pair of local taxes. During their meeting Monday the city council will consider making a request to the State Legislature to increase the food and beverage tax by up to one-half percent, and increase the lodging tax by up to one percent.