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2 <br /> <br />The proposed legislation risks undermining these good-faith efforts by imposing rigid mandates that <br />fail to account for local context, infrastructure constraints, or design considerations. In particular, the <br />restrictions on local design standards and homeowners’ association (HOA) regulations would limit the <br />City’s ability to ensure that new development is not only affordable but also livable, compatible, <br />durable, and responsibly maintained. <br /> <br />The League of Minnesota Cities opposes state proposals that seek to broadly limit local zoning and <br />land use decision-making related to residential development. Additionally, Metro Cities supports local <br />decision-making authority and opposes statutory changes that erode local authority and decision- <br />making. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION: <br />At the March 26 City Council Workshop meeting, the Council discussed the proposed bills and <br />directed staff to move forward with bringing a Resolution supporting retention of city zoning authority <br />to the April 9 City Council meeting. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />The resolution expresses the City’s concerns with the legislation as written and affirms support for <br />constructive housing reform that respects locally led planning. The resolution calls for flexibility in <br />housing policy implementation, a balanced and performance-based approach that empowers cities, and <br />a renewed partnership between state and local governments. <br /> <br />Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.