HB 853 -- PLANNING AND ZONING

Under current law, a municipal planning commission must consist
of not more than 12 nor fewer than 4 citizens appointed by the
mayor.  This bill increases the number of appointments to not
more than 15 nor fewer than 5 citizens.  The bill also removes
the requirement that the mayor, a member of the city council,
and the city engineer serve as members of the commission.  The
mayor and councilperson may still serve on the commission if
they choose to be members.

HB 853 -- PLANNING AND ZONING (Seigfreid)

Under current law, a municipal planning commission must consist
of not more than 12 nor less than 4 citizens appointed by the
mayor.  This bill increases the citizen appointment to not more
than 13 nor less than 5 citizens.  The bill also removes the
requirement that the mayor, a member of the city council, and
the city engineer serve as members of the commission.  The mayor
and councilperson may still serve on the commission if they
choose to be a member.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 853 -- PLANNING AND ZONING

SPONSOR:  Seigfreid

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Local Government and Related Matters by a vote of 17 to 0.

Under current law, a municipal planning commission must consist
of not more than 12 nor less than 4 citizens appointed by the
mayor.  This bill increases the citizen appointment to not more
than 13 nor less than 5 citizens.  The bill also removes the
requirement that the mayor, a member of the city council, and
the city engineer serve as members of the commission.  The mayor
and councilperson may still serve on the commission if they
choose to be a member.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this bill gives the county
commission the option of being on the board and may reduce some
conflict of interest.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Seigfreid.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

HB 853 -- Planning and Zoning

Sponsor:  Seigfreid

Under current law, a municipal planning commission must consist
of not more than 12 nor less than 4 citizens appointed by the
mayor.  This bill increases the citizen appointment to not more
than 13 nor less than 5 citizens.  The bill also removes the
requirement that the mayor, a member of the city council, and
the city engineer serve as members of the commission.  The mayor
and councilperson may still serve on the commission if they
choose to be a member.