HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-041 - Resolution - Supporting Retention of City Zoning AuthorityCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-41
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RETENTION OF CITY ZONING AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, decisions regarding local zoning and land use that best fit community needs
are best left to city residents and officials; and
WHEREAS, cities utilize zoning and land use regulations to balance property usage, guide
community growth, dedicate space and capacity for public infrastructure to support
development (roads, parks and trails, transportation, sewer, stormwater, water, etc.), mitigate
flooding and erosion, and preserve natural resources among others; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature, in an attempt to address housing availability
and affordability challenges, is considering measures that would broadly limit city authority over
zoning and land use decisions, transferring that authority to the state government; and
WHEREAS, these proposed measures fail to adequately address housing availability and
affordability and offer no guarantees that cost savings for developers would translate into lower
housing costs for prospective homeowners or renters; and
WHEREAS, a rigid, state -mandated approach to zoning and land use —relying on overly
prescriptive mandates —would deprive cities of the flexibility necessary to accommodate their
unique circumstances; and
WHEREAS, provisions would also limit opportunities for local residents to voice their
concerns regarding proposed developments during public hearings of city council and other
public meetings; and
WHEREAS, cities across the state have invested years of work to address zoning issues,
and continue to do so, with the help of community engagement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
The City of Lino Lakes opposes state proposals that seek to broadly limit local zoning and land
use decision -making related to residential development; and
Supports constructive policy alternatives that provide cities with performance -based standards
to guide development —while maintaining local decision -making and flexibility —and incentivize
and bolster city efforts for addressing housing challenges; and
And, advocates for a city-state partnership to consider reforms that are proven to address
housing availability and affordability and respect locally led zoning decisions and community
input.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 241h day of March 2025.
}`Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC
City Clerk