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Special Business District proposes $20,000 signage grant, plans four kiosks and renovation grants

5763977 · May 7, 2025
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The Maplewood Special Business District commission recommended a $20,000 signage grant program (matching grants up to $2,000 per business), budgeting for four downtown kiosks and continued renovation grants for new businesses; city staff said the SPD has its own approval authority and a roughly $265,000 reserve.

At the May 6 work session staff reviewed Special Business District (SBD) proposals, including a $20,000 allocation from SBD reserves for a business signage grant program, fabrication of four downtown kiosks and continued interior/exterior renovation grants for businesses.

Staff said the signage program will operate on a first-come, first-served, matching-grant basis, capped at $2,000 per business…

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