(Arnolds Park)– Local officials are sounding off over a recent Des Moines Register article over debt among municipalities, counties, school districts and other entities in the state.
The report shows two lakes area cities, Okoboji and Arnolds Park, ranking among the highest in the state when it comes to debt. But Arnolds Park City Administrator Ron Walker says it isn’t really a fair comparison because the figures are based on a per capita ratio…(click here for comment.)
Walker adds most projects in towns like Arnolds Park and Okoboji are intended to meet peak demand during the summer months. He says the recent expansion of the Central Water Treatment plant is a perfect example…(click here for comment.)
Walker says law enforcement expenses are also an example of that, adding they are largely based on the busier summer months as well.
