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Council looks at possibility of selling Highland Golf Course as budget concerns continue

Mason City Council on November 20th, 2012

MASON CITY – At Tuesday’s Mason City Council meeting, concerns about possible budget issues were again expressed as the possibility of selling Highland Golf Course was discussed.

Highland Golf Course has not done well financially over the years, and upkeep and other improvements continue to be required. For example, a new golf cart shed costing $60,000 is needed there at this time and the Park Board is asking for funds to get it built.

The council has already zeroed in on the Human Rights Department as a possible cost savings by cutting the services the department offers.  Within the last 2 years, the possibility of completely eliminating that department has been looked at.

The council will continue to examine cost cutting in the city budget as commercial property tax cuts at the state level may be on the horizon.  If enacted as Governor Terry Branstad proposes, Mason City would lose $200,000 in tax revenue in year one, $400,000 in year two, and so on as the tax cuts are phased in on commercial property.

The council is now entering its annual budget meetings time frame where the next fiscal year’s budget is set.

Watch video of the discussion:

httpv://youtu.be/DiJQ2hjL4qM

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