2022-025 A Resolution Supporting Housing and Local Decision-Making Authority CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022-025
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 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,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 City Council of the City of Hopkins 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.
LET IT ALSO BE 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.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 5th day of April i
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By:
plil°e'anlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk