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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION #22-037 <br />RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSING AND LOCAL DECISION -MAKING <br />AUTHORITY <br />WHEREAS, local elected decision -makers are in the best position to determine the health, <br />safety, and welfare regulations that best serve the unique needs of their constituents; and <br />WHEREAS, zoning regulation is an important planning tool that benefits communities <br />economically and socially, improves health and wellness, and helps conserve the environment; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, local zoning regulation allows communities to plan for the use of land <br />transparently, involving residents through public engagement; and <br />WHEREAS, cities across the state are keenly aware of the distinct housing challenges <br />facing their communities and they target those local housing challenges with available tools; and <br />WHEREAS, multiple bills restricting local decision -making related to housing have been <br />introduced in the 2021-2022 biennium. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br />1) That this Council supports local decision -making authority and opposes legislation that <br />restricts the ability for local elected officials to respond to the needs of their communities. <br />2) That this Council supports housing policy that advances solutions to support full housing <br />spectrum solutions, local innovation, incentives instead of mandates, and community - <br />specific solutions throughout Minnesota. <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember <br />and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br />and the following voted against the same: <br />and the following abstained: <br />and the following were absent: <br />