RES 2022-30 Housing and Local Decision MakingCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2022-30
HOUSING AND LOCAL DECISION MAKING
WHEREAS, local elected decision -makers are in the best position to determine the health, safety, and
welfare regulations that best serve the uni wque needs of their constituents; and
WHEREAS, cities across the state are keenly aware of the distinct housing challenges facing their
communities and they target those local housing challenges with available tools; and
WHEREAS, it is a goal of the Otsego Comprehensive Plan to develop a range of housing types within the
community to provide opportunities for persons of all ages and income,levels; and
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WHEREAS, zoning regulation is an important planning tool that benefits communities economically and
socially, improves health and wellness, and helps conserve the P
environment; and
WHEREAS, local zoning regulation allows communities to plan:the use of land transparently, involving
residents through public engagement; and
WHEREAS, the Otsego Zoning Ordinance allows for development,of single-family dwellings at a density
of up to five units per acre, townhouse dwellings at up to nine dwelling units per acre, and multiple
family dwellings at more than 40 dwelling units per acre.
WHEREAS, multiple bills restricting local decision -making related to housing have been introduced in the
Minnesota Legislature for the 2021-2022 biennium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA THAT:
1. The City of Otsego supports housing policy that advances solutions to support full housing
spectrum solutions, local innovation, incentives, and community -specific solutions throughout
Minnesota instead of State imposed mandates.
2. The City of Otsego supports local decision -making authority and opposes legislation that
restricts the ability for local elected officials to respond to the needs of their communities.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 14th day of March, 2022.
MOTION BY: Darkenwald
SECONDED BY: Goede
IN FAVOR*Stockamp, Dahl, Goede and Darkenwald
OPPOSED: none
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk