Reduce Planning Commission from 9 to 7 members
In Plain English
The Planning Commission currently has 9 appointed members who review development projects and zoning changes. If approved, the commission shrinks to 7 members. This change makes it easier to schedule meetings and reach decisions when members are absent.
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Votes
Adopt Ordinance No. 12-05, N.S. reducing the Planning Commission from 9 members to 7 members in 2008, effective January 2009
5 to 3
Why This Vote Matters
The city council voted to shrink the Planning Commission from 9 members to 7 members, effective January 2009. The commission reviews development projects and zoning changes, and reducing its size will make it easier to schedule meetings and reach decisions when members are unavailable. The measure passed in a divided vote of 6-3, with council members McLaughlin, Bates, and Butt opposed. This is a routine administrative change that affects how the commission operates but doesn't change what types of projects it reviews.
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