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

Areas of Interest (5)

Small cities rally against state-led housing mandates citing infrastructure/septic limitations
State housing bill SF 1370/HF 49 threatens 'local control' over land use and lot sizes
Controversy over '60-day rule' for building permits and elimination of public hearings
City of Nowthen takes a stance against density mandates that bypass existing septic and well infrastructure
Proposed housing legislation creates friction between metro and greater Minnesota cities

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.
— Mayor

LegislationDescribing the '60-day rule' under proposed state housing laws.

This is not doing anything to build affordable housing. That's the whole argument.
— Mayor

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.
— Mayor

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.

1 quote

“This is probably his career is the most impactful legislation we've seen.”

Discussing the weight of the proposed housing legislation.

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.

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