Town of Carrot River considers tax break for local hotel
One of the biggest employers in the Town of Carrot River wants a break on taxes, and local residents have a chance to weigh in.
The request from the Carrot River Inn board was put to town council for consideration, and has most recently become the subject of an online public survey. Inn Manager Angela Schmitt said the business contributes a lot to the community and the board is looking for a larger benefit.
“We have almost 30 employees so we have obviously huge spin offs for the town from the employee base which benefits the town in many ways like the schools, and the recreation facilities that are being used,” she said.
The Carrot River Inn, which has been in business for roughly five years, was originally deemed a community economic development project, and came out of a strategic plan as something that was needed for the community. Schmitt said the Inn is at a disadvantage because it is not part of a bigger hotel chain.