Res 1982 - 19 Opposing House File 1738 Relating to Prohibiting Exclusion of Manufactured HousingCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
RESOLUTION NO. 82-19
RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE FILE 1738 (S.F. 1677)
RELATING TO PROHIBITING EXCLUSION OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING
WHEREAS, House File 1738 and Senate File 1677, as presently a being considered
by the House General Legislation Committee and Senate Energy and Housing Committee
would amend Minnesota Statutes 1980, Section 462.357, Subdivision 1, "Authority
for Zoning"}; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the sole intent of said proposed legislation is to
further limit municipal authority by prohibiting municipal exclusion of mobile
homes, as redefined "manufactured homes" in 1981, by amendment to Minnesota
Statutes 327.31, Subdivision 6; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 462.357 affirms the municipal authority and in-
herent right to exercise its wisdom and discretion in determining local housing
needs and desires; and
WHEREAS, HF 1738 and SF 1677 undermine the right of the citizens of the State
through their elected local officials to determine and enforce local zoning and
building regulations. ;!
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights opposes HF 1738 and SF 1677 on the basis that local zoning and housing
concerns, needs and regulations are more properly addressed at the
local level; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be submitted to the
League of Minnesota Cities, members of the Senate Energy and Hous+ing Committee,
House General Legislation Committee, Senator Howard Knutson and Representative
Carolyn Rodriguez; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights
urge its legislators and the State Senate and House Committees considering HF 1738
and SF 1677 to express their confidence in the ability of local government officials
to properly address local issues by opposing said proposed legislation.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 16Th day of
February, 1982.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
By /Uhl--
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Robert G. Lockwood., Mayor
ATTEST:
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athleen M. Swanson
City Clerk