City Council Resolution 2022-30CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-30
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSING AND LOCAL DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has adopted a 2040 Comprehensive Plan which
provides for the policies and strategies for growth and development in alignment with the
established vision of the members of the Monticello community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has adopted a zoning ordinance to regulate land use
consistent with the goals of the Monticello 2040 Comprehensive Plan; 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; and
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
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO 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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTICELLO,, MINNESOTA 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.
ADOPTED this 14th day of March, 2022, by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-30
MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST:
'� J nnifer Schreiber, City Clerk