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Planning commission debates bylaw changes, board size and ex‑officio seats

5765188 · January 8, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners discussed whether to reduce membership from nine, limits on ex‑officio members per the planning enabling act, and whether to seek a county or non‑elector representative; no ordinance change was adopted and the commission asked staff to explore City Commission interest.

Members of the Traverse City Planning Commission used their Jan. 7 meeting to review the commission’s bylaws and consider potential changes to membership size, ex‑officio representation and agenda-review practices. No ordinance changes were adopted; staff was asked to research options and, if interest exists at the City Commission level, return with information at a study session.

Staff reminded the…

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