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Council declines to take final authority from Planning Commission after extended debate
Summary
A proposal to give the City Council final approval or denial authority over Planning Commission applications sparked hours of debate over charter language, history and legal risk. The measure was defeated on a roll-call vote; council asked the Planning Commission to provide minutes and recommended posting recordings online.
Councilman Tom Wenzel proposed a resolution to restore final approval/denial authority over Planning Commission applications to the elected City Council, arguing that the council—elected by thousands of residents—should have final oversight of land-use and zoning decisions.
The proposal prompted lengthy discussion about municipal procedure, the 2007 ordinance cited by administration, legal exposure and the practical workload for council members. Administration and legal staff (Roger)…
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