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...take into consideration the accrued benefits of actives, as well as the benefits being received by retirees," said Mike Carlson, Crow Wing County accounting and finance manager. The county previously provided retiree health benefits to employees...
...translated to $4 on a $100,000 home to paying the debt off earlier and saving more in the long run. Finance Director Mike Carlson provided three scenarios the county's financial advisers thought most prudent to pay down the debt and retain enough...
...Sheriff Todd Dahl, Administrator Tim Houle, Lt. Dave Fischer, facilities manager Reid Thiesse and finance director Mike Carlson recommended the 911 call center or dispatch center be moved to the LEC's lower level for better protection from a...
...would put the savings toward a levy reduction. The county board voted to reduce the levy for the past three years. Mike Carlson, finance director, said getting out of debt has been the countywide goal and they've been working to build up funds...
...of a difference the $500,000 in initial savings with a reduced payment would make to taxpayers. Finance Director Mike Carlson said it wasn't as much as people may expect. On a $100,000 homestead, the annual tax break would be about $4...
...Proposed spending for the LEC would come in existing county reserves, refinancing and extending the debt for one year. Mike Carlson, finance director, noted the interest rates may not be as favorable in the future at they are today. In five years...
...wasn't willing to put off other needed projects because of the city. Walter agreed the payback in 2017 would work.Mike Carlson, county finance director, said he couldn't sit in good conscience and not say the county doesn't have the ability...
...said he has done that and if a new LEC doesn't happen now, he doesn't expect it will during his tenure.Houle and Mike Carlson, finance director, said the current low interest rates make it an attractive time right now to build - looking at...
...going to refinance anyway in the county. None of us want for our taxes to go up and that is why it's so unique." Mike Carlson, county accounting and finance manager, said the county will have its first opportunity to refinance its 2004 general...
...from the county levy. Funds would come in existing county reserves, refinancing and extending the debt for one year. Mike Carlson, deputy auditor and finance director, said it would be a mistake if the county missed out on a 12 percent savings...