2022-13
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: February 14, 2022 RESOLUTION NO: 2022-13
MOTION BY: McDonald SECONDED BY: Schubert
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 planning tool that benefits com munities
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, 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 that the Chanhassen City Council hereby
supports local decision-making authority and opposes legislation that restricts the ability for local
elected officials to respond to the needs of their communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Chanhassen City Council this 14th day of February, 2022.
ATTEST:
Kim Meuwissen, City Clerk Elise Ryan, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Ryan
McDonald
Campion
Rehm
Schubert
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