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March 7, 2023
Member Albers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-24
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 2022-2023 biennium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina,
Minnesota that the City 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.
Dated: March 7, 2023.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2023-24 2
March 7, 2023
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Martin and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, Reid
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.