Alexandria City Council takes next step in using sales tax for ice arena expansion

Alexandria City Council takes next step in using sales tax for ice arena expansion

ALEXANDRIA — The Alexandria City Council took the next step toward using a local sales tax to help pay for a third arena at the PrimeWest Health Runestone Community Center . The tax would be one-quarter of one percent – 0.25% – for a period of up to 20 years. The estimated cost of the project is $30 million. At its Jan. 26 meeting, the council agreed to submit the required documents to the Minnesota House and Senate tax committees for approval a…