Resolution - #95-12-278 - 12/12/1995

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Councilmcm~r Petcrson introduced thc following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #95-12-278 RESOLUTION ADOPTING HOUSING GOALS METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey supports a balanced housing supply, with housing available for people at all income levels; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey supports the accommodation of all racial and ethnic groups in the purchase, sale, rental and location of housing within the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey supports a variety of housing types for people in all stages of the life-cycle; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey supports a community of well-maintained housing and neighborhoods, including ownership and rental housing; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey supports housing development that respects the natural environment of the community while striving to accommodate the need for a variety of housing types and costs; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey supports the availability of a full range of services and facilities for its residents, and the improvement of access to and linkage between housing and employment. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That in order to carry out the above housing principles, the City of Ramsey agrees to use benchmark indicators for communities of similar location and stage of development as affordable and life-cycle housing goals for the period 1996 to 2010 as amended for its own unique situation. 2) That the City of Ramsey agrees to make its best efforts, given market conditions and resource availability, to remain within or make progress toward these goals. 3) That to achieve the above goals, the City of Ramsey elects to participate in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Local Housing Incentives Program, and intends to prepare and submit a plan to the Metropolitan Council by June 30, 1996, indicating the actions it will take to carry out the above goals. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beahen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.' Mayor Hardin Councilmember Peterson Councilmember Beahen Couneilmember Beyer Councilmember Zimmerman