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Council debates proposed state bill to allow multifamily housing in commercial zones; seeks tailored exemption for cities with low commercial base
Summary
Council members discussed a state bill that would allow multifamily housing in commercial districts statewide. Staff warned it could limit local flexibility, particularly along Richfield’s Interstate 494 corridor; council discussed seeking an exemption for cities with low commercial tax base.
City staff and council members discussed a pending state bill that would allow multifamily housing in any commercial district, and examined possible impacts on Richfield’s commercial tax base and environmental justice concerns.
Community Development Director Melissa Pailman summarized staff concerns, saying the provision would reduce local flexibility and could undercut the council’s strategy to diversify the tax…
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