March 18 2024 City Council Work Session
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
State housing legislation (HF 49, SF 1370, SF 3964)
Impact of state housing bills on local zoning and land use control
Infrastructure challenges related to increased housing density in septic/well-based communities
Public process and administrative hearing requirements for new development
Proposed resolution for the retention of city zoning authority
Communication strategies for constituent outreach regarding housing legislation
Votes (1)
Approve the resolution for the retention of City Zoning Authority
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council Member
Notable Quotes (3)
If somebody comes in and applies for a building permit you have 60 days to act and if you don't it's automatically approved.
LegislationDescribing the '60-day rule' under proposed state housing laws.
This is not doing anything to build affordable housing. That's the whole argument.
Housing PolicyRefuting the efficacy of the proposed state housing bills.
They're telling us we have to do more, and so it's not that we close everything, but they're saying you will do all of these things and we'll do them in our fashion.
Local ControlCommenting on the lack of flexibility in state-mandated housing requirements.
People (2)
Unidentified MayorMayor
Leading the meeting, discussing state legislative threats to local control.
JasonCouncil Member
Involved in discussing website integration for public advocacy.
Places Mentioned
Nowthen, MinnesotaMinneapolisRochesterSaint MichaelMinnesota State Capitol
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, March 18th, 2024, 6:00 PM
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution for Retention of City Zoning Authority
Opposes state-level housing legislation that preempts local zoning authority and mandates density increases.