Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support economic development in the city of Maplewood by providing funding for a specific community project.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an allocation of funds from the Minnesota general fund.
• These funds are designated for the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
• The purpose of the appropriation is to provide a grant to the city of Maplewood.
• The grant will be used to transform the former Sears department store site at the Maplewood Mall into a community and cultural marketplace.
• The development will occur in cooperation with the new site owner and HmongTown Connection.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces new funding for a cultural and community marketplace project in Maplewood, which is not covered under existing law or budget allocations.

Relevant Terms

economic development, Department of Employment and Economic Development, Maplewood, community marketplace, cultural marketplace, HmongTown Connection, grant, funding.