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mandate various levels of density on residential and commercial lots regardless of infrastructure <br /> capacity. He added this would also create an administrative review process that would eliminate <br /> public input. He noted that this would also allow anyone to subdivide their property into 4000 <br /> square foot lots. He shared this would also have effects on street parking. He noted this would <br /> prohibit design standards. He reviewed the other changes that could take place if this passes the <br /> legislature. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked where this legislature is currently in the committee. <br /> Mr. Benson said he is not sure; however, he does know it is under discussion. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked City Administrator Hagen if he had any insight to this matter. <br /> City Administration Hagen shared that there are a number of organizations and advocacy groups <br /> that are already on top of this issue, including the League of Minnesota Cities and the North Metro <br /> Mayors Association. He stated that housing bills are a major focus of these organizations. He noted <br /> there has been a lot of advocacies against these housing bills at the capitol this year. He shared that <br /> the North Metro Mayors Association held their Board Meeting at the capitol last week after a day <br /> at the capitol spent speaking with legislators. He shared that they heard at that time that these <br /> housing bills are largely going to be going away; however, it is not a sure thing at this time. He <br /> added that the League of Minnesota Cities already released a statement containing an update on <br /> these bills as well. He noted Staff is watching this very closely as they know the City better than <br /> the State does. <br /> Councilmember Howell thanked Mr. Benson for reaching out to the Council on his concerns with <br /> this bill. She shared that she was told by a legislator that this is currently in the State Government <br /> Committee and someone on the Committee shared that they have not heard the bill as of yet. She <br /> reiterated that the organizations are working against this. She added that she believes that cities <br /> need to make a grassroots effort to unite together and make a statement on this to the State. <br /> Craig Howze, a member of a local homeschool group, came forward and shared that their group <br /> was in attendance this evening to see government in action. He thanked Councilmember Howell <br /> for the invitation to attend tonight's meeting, as she and her daughter are a part of this group. <br /> 4. APPROVE AGENDA <br /> Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to approve the <br /> agenda as presented. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Musgrove, Howell, Olson, Riley, <br /> and Specht. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Woestehoffff, <br /> 5. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to approve the following <br /> items on the Consent Agenda: <br /> City Council/March 26, 2024 <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br />