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*101LCITY OF ORONO <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> yNO. 7258 <br /> 'kESH0 <br /> A 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 facing <br /> 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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> ORONO 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 /> LET IT ALSO BE RESOLVED that this Council supports housing policy that advances <br /> solutions to support full housing spectrum solutions, local innovation, incentives instead of <br /> mandates, and community-specific solutions throughout Minnesota. <br /> ADOPTED by the arm0 City Council this / 7(/ dfes <br /> ay of /v rek, <br /> 2022. <br /> ATTEST: / CITY OF ORONO <br /> oRIP 0.N.1 <br /> • a Carlson, City Clerk Dennis Walsh, Mayor <br /> 1 <br />