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<br /> <br />City of Elk River <br /> <br />City Council <br /> <br />Resolution 22-____ <br /> <br />A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Supporting Housing <br />and Local Decision-Making Authority <br /> <br />WHEREAS, local elected decision-makers are in the best position to determine the health, <br />safety, and welfare regulations that best serve the unique needs of their constituents; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, zoning regulation is an important planning tool that benefits communities <br />economically and socially, improves health and wellness, and helps conserve the <br />environment; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, local zoning regulation allows communities to plan for the use of land <br />transparently, involving residents through public engagement; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, cities across the state are keenly aware of the distinct housing challenges <br />facing their communities and they target those local housing challenges with available tools; <br />and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, multiple bills restricting local decision-making related to housing have been <br />introduced in the 2021-2022 biennium. <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk <br />River, Minnesota, supports local decision-making authority and opposes legislation that <br />restricts the ability for local elected officials to respond to the needs of their communities. <br /> <br />LET IT ALSO BE RESOLVED that this Council supports housing policy that advances <br />solutions to support full housing spectrum solutions, local innovation, incentives instead of <br />mandates, and community-specific solutions throughout Minnesota. <br /> <br /> <br />Passed and adopted this 7th day of February 2022. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> John J. Dietz, Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> <br />