HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2017-029 Cono Townhouse Coop Constrution RESOLUTION N O . 2 0 1 7- 2 9
SUPPORTING CONDOMINIUM,
TOWNHOUSE AND COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, the City of Edina agrees that a full range of housing choices is critical for the
competitiveness of our region and that home ownership is a key component of healthy communities and
resilient economies; and
WHEREAS, over the past decade, the production of condominiums, townhomes and cooperatives has
declined dramatically; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina supports the bipartisan legislation, SF 1455/HF 1538, at the Minnesota
legislature to support the development of condominiums, townhouses and cooperatives by reducing the
risk of unwarranted litigation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina affirms that to be effective, any legislation in Minnesota must include
common sense elements:
• A requirement that a majority of homeowner association members approve the decision to pursue
legal action against development parties; and
• A requirement for complete disclosure to homeowner association members regarding any alleged
defects to enable association members to be fully informed before commencing legal proceedings;
and
• A requirement for mediation as a cost effective and preferred method of dispute resolution before
proceeding with binding legal action; and
• A requirement for all parties in any litigation to pay their own attorney's fees, as is required under
comparable apartment and single family home warranty laws; and
• A requirement that all homeowner associations adopt and implement a preventative maintenance
plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City f
Edina, Minnesota, that the City of Edina hereby supports these measures identified above to potentially
increase condominium, townhouse and cooperative construction activit i t e community of Edina.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota on t I t ay of March 2017.
Attest: R� ��,�►.�
Jane M. Timm, Deputy City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street•Edina,Minnesota 55424
www.EdinaMN.gov.952-927-8861 . Fax 952-826-0389
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of March
21, 2017, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this oZ I day of vv\, f U\�
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