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Maplewood officials debate City Hall renovation, public outreach ahead of April 2026 bond vote
Summary
Councilmembers discussed a proposed City Hall expansion and renovation and options for a public education campaign ahead of a possible April 2026 bond to raise the debt service levy from $0.28 to $0.50 per $100 of assessed value; staff will return with firmer cost estimates and outreach plans.
Maplewood city council members spent a June 20 retreat session discussing plans to renovate and expand City Hall and whether to place a bond issue on the April 2026 ballot that would raise the city s debt service levy from 28 cents to 50 cents per $100 of assessed value.
The item matters because the measure would increase local property tax rates and fund both a City Hall project and related facility upgrades; councilmembers said they want clearer cost estimates and a focused public education campaign before deciding to proceed.
Staff briefed the council on two consultant-driven approaches. One option would purchase graphic renderings to help voters visualize the project; staff said renderings are estimated at about $4,000 each. A second option would begin preliminary design work and…
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