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CITY OF LAKE ELMO <br />WASHINGTON COUNTY <br />STATE OF MINNESOTA <br />RESOLUTION NO.2022-016 <br />A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSING AND LOCAL DECISION -MAKING <br />AUTHORITY <br />WHEREAS, local elected decision -makers are in the best position to determine the <br />health, safety, and welfare regulations that best serve the unique needs of their <br />constituents; and <br />WHEREAS, zoning regulation is an important planning tool that benefits communities <br />economically and socially, improves health and wellness, and helps conserve the <br />environment; and <br />WHEREAS, local zoning regulation allows communities to plan for the use of land <br />transparently, involving residents through public engagement; and <br />WHEREAS, cities across the state are keenly aware of the distinct housing challenges facing <br />their communities and they target those local housing challenges with available tools; and <br />WHEREAS, multiple bills restricting local decision -making related to housing have been <br />introduced in the 2021-2022 biennium. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />LAKE ELMO that this Council supports local decision -making authority and opposes <br />legislation that restricts the ability for local elected officials to respond to the needs of <br />their communities. <br />LET IT ALSO BE RESOLVED that this Council supports housing policy that advances <br />solutions to support full housing spectrum solutions, local innovation, incentives instead <br />of mandates, and community -specific solutions throughout Minnesota. <br />ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE 15TH DAY OF <br />FEBRUARY, 2022. <br />(Seal) <br />EST: <br />ul' Johns <br />ty Clerk <br />CITY OF LAKE ELMO <br />By: / .1 <br />harles Cadenhead <br />Mayor <br />