How Should Roseville Spend Its Extra $224K of State Money?

Changes to the state formula for local government aid (LGA) money along with increases to the program's funds mean that Roseville will receive $224,929 in 2014 after receiving nothing in 2013, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

The omnibus tax bill, which passed the Minnesota Senate 36-30 just before the legislature's Monday night deadline, will add an additional $80 million into the LGA program in hopes that cities will reduce property taxes.

Also in the bill is a provision that bans most cities from hiking levies by more than 3 percent this fall.

How do you think Roseville should use the aid money? Should it go toward road improvement projects? How about police department upgrades? Or would you like to see the money help offset your property taxes? Tell us in the comments.