Forest Lake authorization to impose a local sales tax

This bill authorizes the city of Forest Lake to impose a local sales tax of up to 0.5% to fund a new public works facility. The tax requires voter approval at a special election and can be used to pay for up to $50 million in construction costs plus associated bonding expenses. If approved, the city can issue bonds to finance the project without being subject to certain state debt limitations, and the tax would expire after 20 years or once the project costs are fully covered.