04-12-2022 Resolution No. 11966RESOLUTION NO. 11966
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE REPEAL OF THE EXCLUSION OF
HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTIES FROM RECEIVING MOTOR VEHICLE LEASE
SALES TAX (MVLST) FUNDS AND A RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL MVLST COUNTY
STATE AID FORMULA
WHEREAS, in 2006, Minnesota voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional
amendment to dedicate Motor Vehicle Lease Sales Tax (MVLST) funds specifically to
transportation; and
WHEREAS, subsequent legislative action directed the MVLST funds to
transportation but excluded Hennepin and Ramsey counties based on the enabling of
new taxing authority through the Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB); and
WHEREAS, with the dissolution of CTIB in 2017 the rationale for excluding
Hennepin and Ramsey counties from a fair share of MVLST funds has ceased to exist;
and
WHEREAS, Hennepin and Ramsey counties are the two most populous counties
in the state, accounting for nearly 32.5% of Minnesota’s population, and contribute
significantly to MVLST revenue; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin and Ramsey counties combined have $1.932 Billion 25-
year construction needs as identified in MnDOT’s 2022 CSAH Distribution Report; and
WHEREAS, the economic strength and competitiveness of our state and region
depend on an effective, efficient and well-maintained transportation system and no
county should be excluded from a key revenue source for maintaining transportation
infrastructure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota that it supports all efforts to repeal the exclusion of Hennepin and
Ramsey counties from receiving Motor Vehicle Lease Sales Tax (MVLST) funds and
urges the Legislature of the State of Minnesota to promptly pass legislation that will
ensure Hennepin and Ramsey counties receive a fair and proportional share of MVLST
revenues as originally intended by the constitutional amendment.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 12th day of April,
2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk