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Thursday, December 13, 2007

Still another Taxpayer League success story

Star Tribune Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:04:43 GMT
Minneapolis Park Board votes to increase fees, close 5 skating rinks

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board agreed Wednesday to increase fees and cut some services to plug a $2 million hole in its 2008 budget of $53 million. Revenues from state aid and the $41.8 million tax levy approved by the city Board of Estimate and Taxation couldn't cover a double-digit increase in employee health premiums and a pay raise for park police, said administrator Don Siggelkow.

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