HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2022-18 Housing Local Control Support ResolutionCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-10
Schultz
Seconded By: Nichols
Motion By
February 24, 2022
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 plan
economically and socially, improves health and we
environment; and
Wing tool that benefits communities
Ilnass, and helps conserve the
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
CORCORAN, that this Council supports local decision -making authority and opposes
legislation that restricts the abili
ty
for local elected officials to respond to the needs of
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.
with the County.
VOTING AYE
� McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
® Nichols, Jeremy
® Schultz, Alan
A Vehrenkamp, Dean
VOTING NAY
❑ McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
❑ Vehrenkamp, Dean
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
REOULU I I®N NO. 2022-18
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 24
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Cify Seal
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