HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-016CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2022-016
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSING AND LOCAL DECISION -MAKING
AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, local elected decision -makers are in the best position to determine the
health, safety, and welfare regulations that best serve the unique needs of their
constituents; and
WHEREAS, zoning regulation is an important planning tool that benefits communities
economically and socially, improves health and wellness, and helps conserve the
environment; and
WHEREAS, local zoning regulation allows communities to plan for the use of land
transparently, involving residents through public engagement; and
WHEREAS, cities across the state are keenly aware of the distinct housing challenges facing
their communities and they target those local housing challenges with available tools; and
WHEREAS, multiple bills restricting local decision -making related to housing have been
introduced in the 2021-2022 biennium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELMO that this Council supports local decision -making authority and opposes
legislation that restricts the ability for local elected officials to respond to the needs of
their communities.
LET IT ALSO BE RESOLVED that this Council supports housing policy that advances
solutions to support full housing spectrum solutions, local innovation, incentives instead
of mandates, and community -specific solutions throughout Minnesota.
ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE 15TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2022.
(Seal)
EST:
ul' Johns
ty Clerk
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
By: / .1
harles Cadenhead
Mayor