Wayzata authorized to impose a food and beverage tax to fund parks, public safety, and business attraction.

The bill allows the city of Wayzata to impose a sales tax on food and beverages to cover park maintenance, public safety expenses, and downtown business attraction. The tax applies to restaurants and refreshment places within the city. If the city agrees, the state's revenue commissioner will handle tax collection, administration, and enforcement. The tax becomes effective once the city's governing body and chief clerical officer comply with certain state statutes.

Wayzata authorized to impose a food and beverage tax to fund parks, public safety, and business attraction.

The bill allows the city of Wayzata to impose a sales tax on food and beverages to cover park maintenance, public safety expenses, and downtown business attraction. The tax applies to restaurants and refreshment places within the city. If the city agrees, the state's revenue commissioner will handle tax collection, administration, and enforcement. The tax becomes effective once the city's governing body and chief clerical officer comply with certain state statutes.