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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
6:30 P.M. Monday, January 22, 2024
City Hall, Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Maplewood Mall - Former Sears Building Discussion
F. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date January 22, 2024
REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
REPORT FROM: Danette Parr, Community Development Director
PRESENTER: Danette Parr, Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: Maplewood Mall — Former Sears Building Discussion
Action Requested: ❑ Motion ✓ Discussion ❑ Public Hearing
Form of Action: ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Contract/Agreement ❑ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Toua Xiong will join the City Council to introduce himself and share his future vision and timing of
redevelopment for the former Sears building at the Maplewood Mall, located at 3001 White Bear
Ave N.
Recommended Action:
This item is for discussion purposes only. No action is needed.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? ✓ No ❑ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0
Financing source(s): ❑ Adopted Budget ❑ Budget Modification ❑ New Revenue Source
❑ Use of Reserves ✓ Other: N/A
Strategic Plan Relevance:
❑ Community Inclusiveness ❑ Financial & Asset Mgmt ❑ Environmental Stewardship
❑ Integrated Communication ❑ Operational Effectiveness ✓ Targeted Redevelopment
The site is meant to serve as a local and regional economic activity center for obtaining goods and
services, wellness, work, recreation, socialization, learning, and living.
Background:
In July 2018, the Seritage ownership group closed the Sears retail store at Maplewood Mall. The
space has remained vacant since that time. In November 2023, Hmongtown 2 LLC purchased the
former Sears building and parking area (approximately 14 acres). Toua Xiong is the owner and
developer of Hmongtown 2 LLC and the owner of Hmongtown Marketplace, an indoor and outdoor
market area at 217 Como Avenue in Saint Paul.
As a part of the workshop, Mr. Xiong will share his vision for the site and be available to answer
questions the Council may have regarding the site's future.
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