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City of Elk River <br />City Council <br />Resolution 22-1 1 <br />A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Supporting Housing <br />and Local Decision -Making Authority <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 />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 />WHEREAS, local zoning regulation allows communities to plan for the use of land <br />transparently, involving residents through public engagement; and <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 />WHEREAS, multiple bills restricting local decision -making related to housing have been <br />introduced in the 2021-2022 biennium. <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 />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 />Passed and adopted this 7th day of February 2022. <br />ATTEST: <br />4(V <br />Tina Allard, ity Clerk <br />Ajiet�' <br />or <br />r <br />NATURE <br />