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Lake Minnetonka mayors oppose state 'missing middle' bill in joint letter
Summary
A coalition of Lake Minnetonka area mayors sent a joint letter opposing state-level legislation they said would curtail local land‑use control; Mountain’s mayor reported the coalition’s letter was circulated and meetings with state senators took place.
Mayor Holt briefed councilors about a joint letter from several Lake Minnetonka area mayors opposing proposed state legislation often described as a “missing middle” housing bill. The coalition — which includes representatives from nearby lakeshore cities — argued that the draft legislation would preempt local land‑use decision‑making and limit municipal authority to plan and regulate building scale in downtowns and shoreland areas.
Mayor Holt said the group had discussed the issue with state legislators and that local officials urged the senator(s) not to advance the bill. The mayor told councilors that while the bill had cleared at least one committee stage, local contacts expected it to falter in the broader legislative process; the coalition asked for local support for the request to oppose the measure.
Council members noted the letter and the region’s coordinated advocacy and did not take a formal council position at the April 8 meeting.
