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Maplewood council backs $81 million local option sales tax package, prioritizes public safety training and community center
Summary
After extended debate, the council authorized staff to pursue legislative approval for a regional local option sales tax to fund $81 million in projects, prioritizing $25 million for the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, $48 million for the Maplewood Community Center and $8 million for South Maplewood park improvements.
The Maplewood City Council voted to seek legislative authority for a local option sales tax and to set a prioritized $81 million package of capital projects for potential voter approval.
City Manager Mike Sable outlined options and constraints, telling council members the University of Minnesota Extension Office estimated about 61% of tax revenue would likely be paid by non‑Maplewood shoppers in the region. Sable said the city must…
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