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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2022-039
R ESOLUTION S UPPORTING H OUSING AND L OCAL D ECISION-M AKING A UTHORITY
WHEREAS, local elected decision-makers are in the best position to determine the health, safety, and
welfare regulations that best serve the unique needs of their constituents; and
WHEREAS, zoning regulation is an important planning tool that benefits communities economically
and socially, improves health and wellness, and helps conserve the environment; and
WHEREAS, local zoning regulation allows communities to plan for the use of land transparently,
involving residents through public engagement; 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, multiple bills restricting local decision-making related to housing have been introduced in
the 2021-2022 biennium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA that this Council supports local decision-making authority and opposes legislation that restricts
the ability for local elected officials to respond to the needs of their communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council supports housing policy that advances solutions to
support full housing spectrum solutions, local innovation, incentives instead of mandates, and community-
specific solutions throughout Minnesota.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 8th day of February, 2022.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, certifies that I
compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on February 8, 2022, with the
original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this ______day of
____________________________.
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Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk