HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-96 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1996/07/01RESOLUTION NO. 96-96
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING,METROPOLITAN GROWTH OPTIONS
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Council is considering input from interest groups on Growth
Options to guide development in the Metropolitan region through the years 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Growth Options include "Current Trends", "Concentrated
Development", "Growth Centers" or a hybrid; and
WHEREAS, Adoption of any Metropolitan Growth Options would affect growth and
development within the City of St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, the "Concentrated Development" option involves the lowest overall public
costs and supports infill and redevelopment of underutilized sites with existing infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the "Growth Centers" option supports many of the concepts included in the
"Livable Communities Act' and
WHEREAS, Protection of desirable open space and environmentally sensitive areas is an
important aspect of any growth option; and
WHEREAS, Adoption of growth management policies that extend beyond the existing
seven county metropolitan area would prevent undesirable "leapfrog" development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Metropolitan Growth Options
(Case No. 96-14-MISC.) at its June 17, 1996 meeting and voted to support the "Concentrated
Development" option with certain aspects of the "Growth Centers" option, protection of desirable
open space and environmentally sensitive areas; and growth management beyond the seven county
metropolitan area on a 4-0 vote; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council adopt this resolution in
support of the following:
1. "Concentrated Development" option with "Livable Communities" aspects of the "Growth
Centers" option, including high density mixed use development at regional transportation
nodes, pedestrian connections, and local circulators; and
2. Protection of the desirable open space and environmentally sensitive areas within the
metropolitan area; and
3. Adoption of growth management policies that extend beyond the existing seven county
metropolitan area to prevent undesirable "leapfrog" development.
ATTEST:
Reviewed for administration:
96-14:RES LO
Adopted by the City Council on July 1, 1996
Approved as to form and execution:
City Attorney