Minnetonka authorized to impose a local sales and use tax.

HF 3457 allows the city of Minnetonka to impose a 0.5% local sales and use tax on purchases, subject to voter approval. The tax revenues must fund specific city projects: new fire stations (Fire Station 2 and 3), trail construction, renovations to The Marsh health center, and a new community park. The city can also issue bonds up to $116.1 million to finance these projects, with the tax supporting debt payments. The tax would expire after 30 years or once project costs are covered, whichever comes first. This bill directly affects Minnetonka residents through their local government's funding for public infrastructure.