ACTION REQUESTED:
Set a joint meeting at the informal City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. on April 10, 2025.
SUMMARY:
The Planning Commission has been requested to attend the informal City Council meeting on April 10, 2025. The purpose of this joint meeting is to discuss proposed bills that are currently being considered by the Minnesota Legislature related to zoning and land use regulations. The bills include:
• SF 2229 / HF 1987 (“Minnesota Starter Home Act”)
• SF 2231 / HF 2140 (“More Homes Right Places Act”)
• SF 2286 / HF 2018 (“Transforming Main Street Act”)
• SF 1268 / HF 1309 (“People Over Parking Act”)
BACKGROUND:
The City Council adopted a resolution supporting retention of city zoning authority and opposing proposed legislation seeking to limit local land use decision making on March 27, 2025 (attached). Subsequently, the City Council requested to further discuss the proposed bills with the Planning Commission at the upcoming April 10, 2025 informal meeting.
The City Administrator prepared a staff report for March 27, 2025 City Council meeting which provide details and background information to the proposed bills. The staff report is attached for review.
BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
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