Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support economic development in the city of Maplewood, Minnesota, through a specific financial initiative.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill provides a one-time appropriation from Minnesota’s general fund.
• Grant to Maplewood: The allocated funds are intended as a grant to the city of Maplewood.
• Project Objective: The funds are to be used for the development of the former Sears department store site at the Maplewood Mall.
• Partnerships: The development will be executed in cooperation with the new owner of the site and HmongTown Connection.
• Community and Cultural Focus: The project’s goal is to transform the site into a community and cultural marketplace.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces a specific appropriation for a localized project within Maplewood, adding to the state's economic development initiatives with a cultural and community emphasis. There are no amendments to existing law, as this is a new appropriation measure.

Relevant Terms

community marketplace, economic development, Maplewood Mall, HmongTown Connection, funding appropriation, cultural project