spring 2015 presentation to bre
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Somewhere between Mayberry and Metropolis
Rachelle L’Ecuyer
Director of Community Development
Maplewood, Established 1908 Approximately 8 miles from Downtown St. Louis Downtown development spurred by street car hub at Sutton Loop
Maplewood 1940’s to 1960’s Known as one of the shopping meccas of St. Louis County
Maplewood Economic Development is:
1. A team effort: businesses and city officials 2. Streamlined process: fostering business development by
streamlining the municipal process for businesses. 3. Professional Level Services: a professional team
managing the process. 4. Zoning: stabilizing districts through zoning. 5. Public Relations and Marketing: not just attracting new
businesses but developing the existing business community.
City of Maplewood Municipal Process
Just a Few Steps to “We’re Open!”
City Clerk – Business License Application
Building Official – Inspections & Occupancy Permit
City Commission Meetings - A Customized Meeting Schedule & Less Than 45-Day Timeframe
Open for Business – Let the Good Times Begin! The City & Chamber Welcome & Ribbon Cutting
Today or ASAP
Last Wednesday of the Month
10 Days Prior to the 2nd Thursday of the Month
First Monday of the Month
Second Tuesday of the Month
Second Thursday of the Month
Fourth Tuesday of the Month
If all above items checked, you are complete!
Plan Opening Ceremonies
By 5 PM
City Hall
Plan & Zoning Application Due to City Manager, Marty Corcoran at City Hall.
E-mail: [email protected]
By 5 PM
City Hall
Design & Review Board
Application Due to Brian Herr. E-mail:
6 PM
City Hall
Design & Review Board Meeting
Review/Approval
Call Rachelle L’Ecuyer to coordinate PR needs and ribbon-cutting with Maplewood Chamber.
Direct: 646-3607 or cell: 369-8456
You may also wish to join the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce. Call 781-8588 or go to:
www.maplewood-chamber.com
Start the City Process: City Clerk Karen Scheidt, 646-3604, takes completed business license and liquor license applications and fees (see back side of this sheet for fee schedule). City Clerk will also assist with scheduling building inspections.
If needed, also, call St. Louis County for Health Department Permit: 615-0600 and Plumbing and Electric Permit: 615-5184.
City of Maplewood Municipal Requirements Timeline
7 PM
City Hall
Plan & Zoning Meeting
Conditional Use Permit
7:30 PM
City Hall
City Council
Public Hearing Final Reading for Conditional Use Permit
7:30 PM
City Hall
City Council
Reading for Conditional Use Permit
Completion Checklist:
Conditional Use Permit Obtained
Building/Sign Permit Approved/ Received
Building/Fire Inspection Approved
Business License Issued
Liquor License Issued (if applicable)
St. Louis County Plumbing/ Electrical Inspections Completed
The Maplewood Special Business District (SBD) is home to over 200 Businesses. The City of Maplewood has more than 500 businesses. The SBD, also known as, Historic Downtown Maplewood, is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Walkability Score = 89
Business Incentives
DIRECT TO BUSINESSES Sign grants
Renovation grants
Assistance to New Businesses PLUS Marketing and advertising
Impact of Business Incentives Stabilized businesses
High occupancy rate
Active Business Community
Impact of Business Incentives
Branding in Downtown Maplewood
Signage
Bike Racks
Trash Cans
Banners
Social Media is a marketing program. Develop and follow a plan with established criteria. Facebook: Facebook.com/enjoy.maplewood Facebook.com/cityofmaplewood Twitter: Twitter.com/enjoymaplewood
Creating a Destination
Public Art and Events are economic development tools. These tools create a sense of place and purpose.
These are initiatives that attract people to an area and convince
them to return time and again.
Art in Downtown Maplewood
Events are economic development tools
