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March 18 2024 City Council Work Session

Nowthen City CouncilThursday, June 13, 2024
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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

Full Document Analysis

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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