WALKER — Cass County wants to raise awareness about a state property tax issue that could leave local governments responsible for repaying previously collected tax revenue. While the case remains in litigation, Cass County has already been notified it will be required to repay approximately $298,862, representing a 10.4% tax settlement. ADVERTISEMENTStevenson said other taxing jurisdictions in Cass County, including townships, school districts and municipalities, could collectively be required to repay nearly $1.1 million in previously collected property taxes. Gaalswyk said the situation exposes a flaw in the state’s tax system because local governments are required to refund taxes after state decisions over which they have no control. ADVERTISEMENTHe said officials from numerous counties discussed the issue during a recent Association of Minnesota Counties webinar, where concerns were raised that some communities with large pipeline tax bases could face repayment obligations exceeding several years’ worth of local property tax levies.