HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 22-025 SUPPORTING HOUSING AND LOCAL DECISION MAKING AUTHORITYCITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 22-025
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 THAT the City of St. Anthony,
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 throtoout Minnesota.
Adopted this 8 h day of March, 2022.
Randy
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' y Clerk
Reviewed for administration:
Char ie Yunker, City Manager