HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-041 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2022/03/07Resolution No. 22-041
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, systemic racism in housing occurs today – Black, Indigenous, and other
communities of color continue to face discrimination and lack of access to affor dable housing
and home ownership; 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, requiring zoning changes to increase density does not guaranty increased
affordability; and
Whereas, cities are in the best position to know the locations for increased density; and
Whereas, Planned Unit Developments are the mechanism by which cities can require
the inclusion of affordable dwelling units; and
Whereas, the tools and resources available to cities to preserve and develop affordable
housing are insufficient; and
Whereas, dedicated funding for more affordable housing is needed to meet our
affordable housing goals for all Minnesotans to be stably housed; and
Whereas, multiple bills restricting local decision-making related to land use and housing
have been introduced in the 2021-2022 biennium.
Now therefore be it resolved that the St. Louis Park City 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.
It is further resolved that this Council supports housing policy that advances solutions to
support full housing spectrum solutions, local innovation, incentives instead of mandates,
additional state funding for affordable housing, and community-specific solutions throughout
Minnesota.
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Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council March 7, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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