Politics & Government
MN Bill Provides Tax Break For Woodbury's Central Park Project
Woodbury's Central Park renovation project is estimated to cost around $37 million. A bill would give the city a tax break on supplies.
ST. PAUL, MN — A bill introduced Tuesday in the Minnesota House would exempt the sales tax for materials and supplies purchased for Woodbury's Central Park renovation project.
House File 1623 was authored by Woodbury area Reps. Ethan Cha and Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger. Under the legislation, the sales tax is paid at the time of purchase but the city can apply for a refund.
After more than 20 years of use, the Woodbury City Council voted to renovate the popular recreation center that houses a playground, library, and more.
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The project includes:
- Replacing the Lookout Ridge indoor playground
- Adding a 12,000-square-foot multi-purpose space
- Above the multi-purpose space will be a 6,000-square-foot program and lease space
The project is currently estimated to cost around $37 million. Funding has not yet been finalized, but at least $26 million will come from the city, $15 million from the state, and $4.7 million from Washington County.
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Constructed is anticipated to begin in early 2024, with the grand re-opening set for late 2025.
According to the city, Lookout Ridge indoor playground attracted more than 23,000 people in 2019.
The R.H. Stafford Library will be updated in a separate project funded by the county.
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