Boards and Commission AppointmentsCopyrighted
April 18, 2022
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 2.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Appointments
SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Lenhart)
Applicants:
George Cooley, 2255 Francis St. (Additional Applicant)
Marrichelle Glover, 1635 Catherine St.
Jeff Lenhart, 1085 Main St. (Additional Applicant)
Carroll Schuety, 2435 Roosevelt St.
Housing Commission
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2022 (Vacant term of Lenhart)
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2023 (Vacant term of Craddieth)
Applicants:
Cathy Dickens, 431 Alpine St. (Additional Applicant)
Yindra Dixon, 251 Hidden Oaks Ct.
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Monday, April 18, 2022
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Loeffelholz)
Applicant:
Ike Sweet, 333 East 10t" Street
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 3 males / 3 females / 1 opening
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Lenhart)
Applicants:
George Cooley, 2255 Francis St. Additional Applicant
Marrichelle Glover, 1635 Catherine St.
Jeff Lenhart, 1085 Main St. Additional Applicant
Carroll Schuety, 2435 Roosevelt St.
Housing Commission
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2023 (Vacant term of Craddieth)
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2022 (vacant term of Lenhart)
Applicants:
Cathy Dickens, 431 Alpine St. Additional Applicant
Yindra Dixon, 251 Hidden Oaks Ct
TITLE 14
CHAPTER 1
ARTICLE J
14-1J-7: HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD:
Amended 12-7-20
A. Board Created:
There is hereby created the Housing Appeals and Mediation Board.
B. Purpose:
The purpose of the board is to hear appeals relative to repair deadlines and nuisance
abatement orders, decisions, or determinations made by the code official and
landlord/tenant disputes regarding property access, nuisance abatement and rent
abatement due to the failure of the responsible party to correct city code violations in a
timely manner.
C. Internal Organization and Rules:
The board may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as
may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this code or the Iowa Code.
D. Procedures for Operation:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the
city govern the board in all its operations.
E. Membership:
1. The board comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
2. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
3. Special experience and training qualifications: The housing appeals and mediation
board shall be comprised of residents with an interest in fair and equitable housing
with emphasis on balance of landlords, tenants, and other interested citizens.
F. Oath:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the board, must execute an oath of
office at the first meeting of the board following appointment or reappointment or at the
city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the board following the
appointment or reappointment.
G. Terms:
The term of office for members of the board is three (3) years or until such member's
successor is appointed and qualified.
H. Vacancies:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
I. Officers/Organization:
he board must choose annually a chairperson and vice -chairperson, each to serve a
term of one year. The code official or the code official's designee is the secretary of the
board. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's
unexpired term.
J. Meetings:
1. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within not less than ten (1)
days and not more than ninety (90) days of the filing of an appeal or a request for
mediation, at stated periodic meetings, or at the written request of a majority of the
members.
2. Attendance:
a. In the event a member of the board has been absent for three (3) or more
consecutive meetings of the board, without being excused by the chairperson,
such absence will be grounds for the board to recommend to the city council
that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
b. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
3. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the board
must be filed with the city council within ten (1) working days after each meeting,
or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
4. Quorum: Three (3) members of the board must be in attendance to constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. An affirmative vote of a majority of the
members present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or
resolution.
K. Compensation:
Members serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement
for necessary travel and other expenses while on official board business within the limits
established in the city administrative policies and budget.
L. Removal:
The city council may remove any member for cause upon written charges and after a
public hearing.
M. Powers:
1. Repair Timeline Appeals:
a. An appeal of repair deadlines shall be based on a claim that specific code
violations cannot be corrected in the timeframe prescribed by the inspector.
The board shall evaluate whether the violations can be corrected in the time
frame prescribed by the inspector. The board may uphold the timeframe
prescribed by the inspector or grant an extension of time not to exceed nine
(9) months from the date of the notice of violation.
b. In no event shall the board have the authority to amend the violation as
determined by the inspector or wave requirements of this code.
2. Nuisance Abatement:
a. An appeal of a nuisance abatement order shall be based on the claim that the
true intent of Title 6, Chapter 4 and 8 related to rubbish and garbage have not
been correctly interpreted or the provisions don't fully apply. The board may
uphold the finding of a nuisance and ordered abatement, modify the deadline
for nuisance abatement, or reverse the nuisance designation based on
determination that the condition is not a violation of the code.
b. In no event shall the board have the authority to waive the requirements of this
code.
3. Mediation:
a. An application for mediation shall be based on the claim that either the
landlord or tenant have failed to fulfill their duties as required by the lease
between the parties, the Iowa Code, or the city code.
b. The City will work directly with magistrates within the Iowa District Court in and
for Dubuque County to best serve the needs of the involved parties and
encourage building positive landlord tenant relationships for the betterment of
the community during an eviction proceeding.
c. The board will hear all issues related to the requested mediation, ask
questions necessary to develop a full understanding of the issues, guide
participants to develop mutually agreeable solutions, and assist in recording
binding written agreements between the parties.
Failure to resolve issues in mediation will result in a referral to the appropriate
jurisdictional authority (court) along with a copy of the mediation record and
any exhibits or evidence provided by parties of the mediation.
4. All appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures
specified in this Code.
N. Application For Appeal:
1. Any person affected by a nuisance abatement order or repair timeline decision of
the code official shall have the right to appeal to the housing appeals and
mediation board, provided a written application for appeal is filed within twenty (20)
days after the day the decision, notice, or order was served and prior to the
deadline on the notice.
2. An application for appeal shall dispute the timeline necessary to complete repair or
the designation of a condition as a nuisance.
O. Disqualification Of Member:
A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has a personal, professional,
or financial interest.
P. Postponed Hearing:
Either the City, the party appealing, or a mediation participant may request a
postponement of a proceeding subject to the approval of the Code official. In no event
may a postponement exceed ninety (90) days beyond the date of the appeal.
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Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising
the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City
Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications for
any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year
from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies
and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications.
Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic
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Personal Information
Select the Board, Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
Commission, or Committee
applying for:
Name: GEORGE COOLEY
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apply) Note: Some City
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirement in
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Home Address: PLEASE 2255 Francis Street Dubuque
NOTE: you must live within
the Dubuque city limits to
apply/serve on a City of
Dubuque board or
commission
Zip Code: 52001
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Home Phone Number:
5632354733
Business Name:
N/A
Business Address:
N/A
Business Zip Code:
N/A
Business Phone Number:
N/A
Occupation: N/A
Position with Company N/A
Email Address(es): COOLEYGEORGE40@GMAIL.COM
Experience or education
Case Worker with people with disabilities
which qualifies you for this
board or commission:
What contributions can you
To contribute to the community needs in housing work with the
make or state reason for
NAACP
applying?
Describe your experience
NAACP committee member since 2018
working in diverse
environments:
Describe your experience
NAACP fair housing and equal justice.
engaging other community
members to gather their
input and opinions:
List two references:
Lynn Sutton 563 564 8865 Nicole Carroll 563 690 8489
(Include their name and
phone number)
Are you currently serving on
No
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board
Have you participated in No
the City Life program?
FEI
If so, when? Field not completed.
Have you participated in No
the Intercultural
Competency Program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
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attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if
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any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year
from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies
and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications.
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Personal Information
Select the Board, Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
Commission, or Committee
applying for:
Name: Marrichelle Glover
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Street Address: PLEASE 1635 Catherine Street
NOTE: you must live within
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Dubuque board or
commission.
City Dubuque
State Iowa
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone Number: 773-540-3304
Email Address(es): Shellithekool@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Nordstrom DC 299
Business Phone Number: Field not completed.
Job Title/ Duties: Asset Protection Agent
Please list your experience, I have experience working with the community of Dubuque
skills and or education that through local agencies and nonprofits such as Multicultural
have prepared you for Family Center, St Mark Youth Enrichment, and AmeriCorps. I
service on this graduated from University of Wisconsin-PlattviIle, majoring in
board/commission: criminal justice.
What contributions can you I am applying to continue being an asset to the community of
make or state reason for Dubuque.
applying?
Describe your experience I am very comfortable working in diverse environments. I have
working in diverse worked with several different communities and cultures in
environments: Dubuque. I am currently a member of the Diversity -Inclusion -
Belonging (DIB) at Nordstrom and Dubuque Citizen Advocates.
Describe your experience
engaging other community
members to gather their
input and opinions:
List two references:
(Include their name and
phone number)
I have grown very comfortable engaging with community
members through volunteer and work experience servings the
city and citizens of Dubuque.
Vince Boner 563-213-1341
Tahjie Green 563-845-6065
Are you currently serving on
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which?
Have you served on a
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which?
Have you participated in
the City Life program?
If so, when?
Have you participated in
the Intercultural
Competency Program
offered through the City of
Dubuque or other
organizations?
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question, please list the
orginization that offered
the program and the date
of completion:?
No
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No
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Yes
2016 or 2017
No
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attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if
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Select the Board, Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
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Name: Jeff Lenhart
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1085 Main Street, Apt 4C
Dubuque
IA
52001
563-880-1042
lenhartjeff@gmail.com
Dubuque Rescue Mission
563-583-1394
Job Title/ Duties: Manager, social media, computer work, resident meetings,
connect residents with other organizations to assist them in the
help that they need.
Please list your experience, I moved to Dubuque in 2011, and since that time, my
skills and or education that involvement in our community through the various boards and
have prepared you for commissions I've served on, and with my work at the Dubuque
service on this Rescue Mission over the last 6 years, I believe what I've
board/commission: learned would be an asset to the Housing Appeals and
Mediation Board.
What contributions can you I believe that those who may have housing issues in Dubuque,
make or state reason for and may not always feel comfortable speaking up, or they may
applying? not always feel like they have a voice, that I can be that voice
for people who have concerns with housing in our community.
Describe your experience I've been able to see the value in learning from and working
working in diverse from people in diverse environments, people who have had
environments: different experiences throughout their life. I may not have
walked in someone else's shoes, but I've been able to
empathize and treat others with compassion, especially at a
time in their life when they need it most.
Describe your experience Using the unique power of social media, I've been able to
engaging other community gather thoughts and concerns, and learn different outlooks than
members to gather their my own, by creating open and thorough discussion on my
input and opinions:
List two references:
(Include their name and
phone number)
Are you currently serving on
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which?
Have you served on a
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which?
Have you participated in
the City Life program?
If so, when?
Have you participated in
the Intercultural
Competency Program
offered through the City of
Dubuque or other
organizations?
If yes to the above
question, please list the
orginization that offered
the program and the date
of completion:?
social media platforms, as well as the people I interact with
every day at the Dubuque Rescue Mission. Sometimes people
feel like they have no support, no one to turn to at a time in
need, so I've tried to truly listen to people, and then come to my
own consensus based on what I've learned.
Bryce Parks: 563-590-3840
Deborah and Roy Buol: 563-564-5455
No
Field not completed.
Yes
Human Rights Commission, Housing Appeals and Mediation
Board, Community Development Advisory Commission,
Housing Commission.
Yes
2013
Yes
City of Dubuque, 2013-2014
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any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year
from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies
and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications.
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Select the Board, Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
Commission, or Committee
applying for:
Name: Carroll Schuety
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2435 Roosevelt St. Dubuque
Dubuque
Iowa
52001
563 588 0694
scarro11319@msn.com
Retired
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Job Title/ Duties: Supervise staff and Counselor for 24 years. I worked in the
Waterloo, Waverly area. In 2010 1 retired I moved to my home
in Dubuque that I purchased 2005. 1 am applying for this
position because I want to become more involved in Dubuque
and I believe I would do a good job because I have good
communication skills and I have a home the falls under the
housing issues.
Please list your experience, Provide counseling to persons with mental health and
skills and or education that substance abuse issues. I also supervised other counselor's.
have prepared you for I own my home and I am renting a portion of my home. I have
service on this had my home inspected and appreciated knowing I needed to
board/commission: improve my outside steps and needed to purchase Carbon
Monoxide alarm.
What contributions can you As a landlord I believe the house should be in good repair and
make or state reason for am prompt in fixing things that need repaired or replaced.
applying? I am a person who is open to listen to other people thoughts
and concerns and willing to explore other opinions.
Describe your experience From my counseling experience in have worked in many
working in diverse diverse environments. In their homes. I also have training
environments: working with other cultures.
Describe your experience All through the years of counseling and have worked with
engaging other community communities. attending and participation in City meetings,
members to gather their working with DHS, Court services, other agencies, schools and
input and opinions: the government and families.
List two references:
(Include their name and
phone number)
Are you currently serving on
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which?
Have you served on a
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which?
Have you participated in
the City Life program?
If so, when?
Have you participated in
the Intercultural
Competency Program
offered through the City of
Dubuque or other
organizations?
If yes to the above
question, please list the
orginization that offered
the program and the date
of completion:?
Dawn Bates: 563 564 5488
Shannon Henry 563 584 0233 or Mark Henry 563 451 2928
No
Field not completed.
No
Field not completed.
No
Field not completed.
Yes
I attended a program many years ago in Waterloo, Iowa
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Title 2
Chapter 5
Article B
HOUSING COMMISSION
Amendment Adopted 10-19-15
Amendment Adopted 12-07-15
Amendment Adopted 2-15-21
2-513-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Housing Commission.
2-513-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to undertake and carry out studies and analysis of
housing needs and the meeting of such needs; to recommend proposed projects in the
area of low- and moderate -income housing for the citizens of the city; to monitor the
city's housing programs; and to conduct grievances regarding the Rental Assistance
Program, except in the area of Housing Code enforcement.
2-513-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational
procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code of
Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
2-513-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the
city govern the commission in all its operations.
2-513-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises ten (10) residents of the city.
B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C. Special Qualifications.
1. At least three (3) members must be selected specifically on the basis of
experience in real estate development, banking, finance, accounting, funds
management, or other related areas of expertise.
2. One (1) member must be a person who is a recipient of tenant based rental
assistance under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 whose
name appears on a lease of Section 8 property. If such member ceases to be a
recipient of rental assistance under Section 8, the term of such member is
deemed terminated and a new member who meets the requirements of this
Subsection must be appointed for the remainder of the term.
3. The remaining members are at -large members.
4. Cross -representation
a. One (1) member must be appointed by the commission, with city council
approval, to serve on the community development advisory commission.
b. One (1) member must be appointed by the commission, with city council
concurrence, to serve on the long-range planning advisory commission.
2-5 B-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an
oath of office at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or
reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the
commission.
2-5113-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the cross -representative appointees
to the community development advisory commission and the long-range planning
advisory commission must coincide with their terms on the housing commission.
2-5113-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
2-5113-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice -chairperson, each to
serve a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not
be a member of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its
officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
2-5113-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet monthly.
B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the
written request of a majority of the commissioners.
C. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the
Iowa Open Meetings Law.
D. Attendance.
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more
consecutive meetings of the commission, without being excused by the
chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to
the city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement
appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
E. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the
commission must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after
each meeting, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever
is later.
F. Quorum. Six (6) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and
voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
2-5113-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive
reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission
business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget.
2-5113-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 2-513-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for
good cause.
2-5113-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To contribute as appropriate in the planning, coordinating, and review of
housing development;
B. To conduct public hearings to ensure meaningful citizen input in the planning,
implementation, and assessment of the city's housing programs;
C. To provide for and encourage the participation of low and moderate income
persons in the planning, implementation, and assessment of housing programs;
D. To provide input into the community planning process and to assist in
accomplishing a coordinated and consistent housing development program of the
city in accordance with present and future housing needs;
E. To request and review ongoing surveys assessing housing needs and
identifying future community housing needs, particularly the needs of persons of
low and moderate income;
F. To support the efforts of the city council and other city commissions in the
assessment of the general housing needs of the community;
G. To undertake from time to time other specific ongoing housing planning which
may be referred to it by the city council;
H. To research and recommend to the city council policies and programs
facilitating the development of affordable housing;
I. To undertake public information efforts to educate citizens of the availability of
federal, state, and locally funded housing assistance programs;
J. To assist in the preparation of the housing element of the city comprehensive
plan and the annual consolidated plan;
K. To offer comment, as appropriate, on the consistency of proposed housing
development with the comprehensive plan, consolidated plan, and existing city
housing strategies; and
L. Undertake such additional duties, with regard to the Housing Trust Fund, as
are specified in this Code.
2-5113-14: PROJECT APPROVAL:
Any proposed low rent housing project is subject to the approval of the city council and
any project requiring a referendum as provided in the Iowa Code must be submitted to
the voters of the city in accordance with the Iowa Code.
2-5B-15: MONITOR HOUSING PROGRAM; CONDUCT HEARINGS ON
GRIEVANCES:
The commission monitors the city's housing program and conducts hearings on
grievances arising out of the operation of such program with the exception of Housing
Code enforcement which is handled by the Housing Code Appeals Board.
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Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications for
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Name:
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Experience in real estate, banking, finance, accounting, funds
management, or other related areas of expertise
Cathy Mauk Dickens
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City Dubuque
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Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone Number: 443-993-7900
Email Address(es): cathyfayemauk@aol.com
Place of Employment: EXIT Realty Dubuque
Business Phone Number: 563-231-7738
Job Title/ Duties: Real Estate Sales, Assisting Clients find homes, investment
properties, communication, planning. Understand the housing
market and driving forces that contribute to it. Mentor new
investors and home owners.
Please list your experience, I have used and assisted residents find homes and using the
skills and or education that current programs. I communicate daily with those looking to
have prepared you for purchase a home in Dubuque and surrounding areas. Over the
service on this years I have worked with residents that these programs have
board/commission: made home ownership possible. I am and advocate for our city
and it's great neighborhoods both new and historic. I have
renovated multiple homes and am a landlord with properties in
Dubuque and Maryland. I see the need for these programs and
how home ownership creates respect and healthier
neighborhoods for us all.
What contributions can you I have seen the need for these programs in the community.
make or state reason for They help our neighborhoods become healthier and safer as
applying? home ownership becomes a realty for those that might not
otherwise be able to purchase. I have used these programs
and have seen how they impact the neighborhoods and
FEI
individuals. The become empowered and advocates for the
neighborhoods they become home owners in.
Describe your experience As a realtor I have worked with clients of various ethnicities,
working in diverse demographics in income and education. I pride myself in
environments: bringing my knowledge of the financial incentives that are
possible to be able to help our community members become
homeowners or find ways to improve their current homes.
Describe your experience
I have brought to the attention of my fellow Realtors the power
engaging other community
of these programs at group meetings and one on one. When
members to gather their
working with clients I discuss the various programs available
input and opinions:
and discuss their needs and eligibility. I help them with
reaching out to the contact person/s for the different programs
they are interested in. I use my own experience with the
programs and direct them to the city website to get more
information. I share programs and other city events through my
social media and sharing with others in my community. I have
worked on different campaigns and door knocked and called
for various organizations.
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or Committees?
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Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
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Have you participated in
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the Intercultural
Competency Program
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Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City
Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications for
any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year
from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies
and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications.
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Name:
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below:
How did you hear about
City of Dubuque Boards and
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Experience in real estate, banking, finance, accounting, funds
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Zip Code: 52003
Preferred Phone Number: 7022860788
Email Address(es): yindra@me.com
Place of Employment: Blackbox Consulting Group
Business Phone Number: 7022860788
Job Title/ Duties: Managing Director/ Management consulting
Please list your experience, Serve on the Dubuque Initiatives Board
skills and or education that Own a consulting company that has worked in 4 states on
have prepared you for housing, equity and issues affecting poverty and economic
service on this development
board/commission: MBA in Finance and International Business from NYU
BS in Materials Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University
Authored housing equity policy in Nevada
Have authored and reviewed federal grant applications and
managed federal grants
Have participated in coalitions dedicated to eliminating
generational poverty through the Promise Neighborhood grant
program
Have consulted with and leveraged the resources of
Community Foundations in multiple states to solve short-term
housing needs
What contributions can you I have bought and sold 5 houses in my lifetime including 3
make or state reason for primary residences, 1 investment property and my childhood
applying? home. I have worked with underserved communities and
worked with government officials and agencies to address
poverty, housing and education issues through policy,
programs, funding, civic engagement and philanthropy.
Housing stability is a key determinant of health and a driver of
economic growth in communities. It impacts multiple outcomes
for families in a community. As a new resident of Dubuque, I
would like to use my professional and volunteer experience
with vulnerable populations and communities, real estate,
policy, economic development and poverty to help solve the
housing issues here.
Describe your experience I have worked in for profit and non-profit organizations that
working in diverse
were BIPOC led, had colleagues, clients and peers who were
environments:
BIPOC, LGTBQ, of various economic, education abilities as
well as differently-abled people. I have trained organizations
and leaders in Diversity, equity and inclusion as well as anti -
racism.
Describe your experience
I am not afraid to be in any area of the community. I am able to
engaging other community
talk to anyone and to explain complex issues in simple terms to
members to gather their
someone at any level so that they can comprehend the
input and opinions:
purpose of the questions. I am willing to use any tools already
in use or created for the board or to help develop unbiased
assessment tools to collect community data and feedback to
use for analysis and decision- making.
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Are you currently serving on
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which?
Have you served on a
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Committee before?
If yes, which?
Have you participated in
the City Life program?
If so, when?
Have you participated in
the Intercultural
Mike Van Milligen 563-590-1659
Alex Dixon 410-245-5880
Yes
I serve on the Community Equity Advisory Committee for the
Dubuque Community School Board
Yes
I served on a Citizens Advisory Board in Las Vegas, Nevada
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Indicates State - mandated board/commissic
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
Open Indicates Current Opening
X/X/2022 Indicates openings within 2022
AIRPORT COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 4 p.m., Airport Conf. Room
Douglas
Brotherton
9/14/25
Marianne
Kurtz -Weber
9/14/25
Michael
Phillips
9/14/22
Robert
Blocker
9/14/22
Sue
Clemenson
9/14/24
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
Laurie
Guy
County Representative
2/15/26
Gwen
Kosel
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.
3/25/24
Mary
Goebel
County Representative
2/15/26
Matthew
Mauss
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.
3/25/23
Open
Open
Appointed by 4 members.
unknown
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
Open
Open
Appointed by 4 members
12/31/26
Open
Open
County Representative
12/31/26
Mary
Goebel
County Representative
12/31/26
Rebecca
Kemp
Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
12/31/26
Matthew
Mulligan
Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
7/1/22
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., MFC or Varied locations
Paula
Neuhaus
Business Prof.-Living/Working In
6/30/24
Noelle
Chesney
Business Professional
6/30/24
Thomas
Robbins
At -Large outside of District
6130/24
Ali
Levasseur
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Ryan
Decker
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Susan
Riedel
Arts Rep
6/30122
Nicholas
Haider
Arts Rep
6/30122
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr. Term -Meets 1st Thur., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Open
Open
Residential construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate Residential construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
commercial construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate Commercial construction professional
1/1/24
Adam
Brown
Alternate Electrical construction professional
1/1/24
Thomas
Townsend
Electrical construction professional
1/1/24
Daniel
Mc Namer
Plumbing construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate Plumbing construction professional
1/1/24
Corey
Valaskey
HVAC construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate HVAC construction professional
1/1/24
C. Blaine
Schoenhard III
Multidisciplinary representative
1/1/24
Katrina
Wilberding
Multidisciplinaryrepresentative
1/1/24
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY
4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly
Steven Drahozal 7/16/24
Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24
CABLE TV COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets on Call., Varied locations
Pauline
Maloney
7/1/23
Garrett
Heidenreich
7/1/23
Ronald
Tigges
7/1/23
Open
Open
7/1/24
Open
Open
7/1/24
Jennifer
Tigges
7/1/24
Open
Open
7/1/24
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets last Monday of each month, 3:30 p.m., Five Flags
Tyler
Daugherty
6/29/24
Mc Kenzie
Blau
6/29/22
Brenda
Christner
6/29/22
Bryce
Parks
6/29/24
Rod
Bakke
6/29/22
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets on Call, City Hall
Phil Baskerville 4/6/26
Carla Heathcote 4/6/24
Daniel White 4/6/25
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing
Open
Open
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/24
Kelly
Fox
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/23
Open
Open
At -Large / Housing Commission Liason e�
2/15/23
Open
Open
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/23
Julie
Woodyard
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/24
Sasha
Williams
At -Large
2/15/24
Dominique
Jeter
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/25
Michelle
Hinke
At -Large
2/15/25
Dean
Boles
At -Large
2/15/25
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE
2 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur. (Feb., April, June,
Oct., Dec.)
5:30 p.m. at MFC
Rob Kundert
Primary
12/19/21
Michael Durnin
Alternate
3/5/22
Dora Serna
Primary
8/11/23
Open Open
Alternate
4/1/21
Sarah Schneider
Primary
10/31/23
Steven Meier
Alternate
12/19/21
EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Mon. 4:30 p.m., MFC Conf. room 2
Open
Open
1/1/25
Michael
Durnin
1/1/23
Mallory
Gardiner
1/1/23
Jake
Jurczek
1/1/23
Open
Open
1/1/24
Klanea
Evans
1/1/24
Maitha
Jolet
1/1/25
Kathy
McCarthy
1/1/24
Dereka
Williams
1/1/25
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Rick
Stuter
W 11th District
7/1/22
Melissa
Cassill
At -Large
7/1/24
Christina
Monk
Architect At -Large
7/1/23
Alec
Gustafson
Old Main District
7/1/24
William
Doyle
At -Large
7/1/24
John
Mc Andrews
Cathedral District
7/1/23
Tim
Gau
At -Large
7/1124
Thea
Dement
Langworthy District
7/1/23
Janice
Esser
Jackson Park District
7/1/22
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD
3 - Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Tues., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Mary
Gotz
Landlord 1/1124
Open
Open
1/1/24
Gil
Spence
1/1124
Luke
Hoffmann
1/1/24
Lynn
Sutton
1/1124
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tues. (Jan., Aril, July, Oct.), 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Charlene
Turpin
Section 8 Recipient
8117/24
Open
Open
At -Large
8/17/22
Margie
White
At -Large
8117/22
Rick
Baumhover
Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm.
8/17122
Open
Open
At -Large
8/17/23
Amy
Eudaley
Housing Trust and Long Range Planning Rep.
8/17/23
Primary Comm.
Sam
Wooden
At -Large
8117/24
Gail
Weitz
At -Large
8/17/24
Renee
Kohoe
At -Large
8117/24
Open
Open
CDAC Rep. Primary Comm.
8/17/24
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 Yr. Term - Meets as needed, 7:30 a.m., Federal Bldg.
Rick
Baumhover
Housing Commission Rep
8/17/22
Dorothy
Schwendinger
At -Large
8117/22
Amy
Eudaley
Housing Commission Rep
8/17/23
Jim
Holz
At -Large
8/17/24
Michelle
Becwar
At -Large
8/17/24
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Wed.(Jan., April, July, Oct.) 3 p.m., City Hall
Paul
Lassance
7/1/23
Molly
Valaskey
7/1/24
Thomas
Major
7/1/24
Joshua
Merritt
7/1/22
Gary
Ruden
7/1/22
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library
Patricia
Poggemiller
7/1/22
Rosemary
Kramer
7/1/22
Victor
Lieberman
7/1/23
Pam
Mullin
7/1/23
Robert
Armstrong
7/1/24
Christina
Monk
7/1/24
Greg
Gorton
7/1/25
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Mark
Ward
7/1/23
Amy
Eudaley Housing Commission Rep.
8/17/23
Alan
Vincent
7/1/23
Tyler
Stoffel
7/1/24
Beth
McGrath
7/1/24
Open
Open
711/22
Open
Open
7/1/22
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tues., 4:30 p.m. MFC or varied locations
Robin
Kennicker
6/30/23
Justin
Hochberger
6/30/23
Jessica
Ochoa
6/30/23
Jennifer
Tigges
6/30/24
Ray
Werner
6/30/22
Robert
McCoy
6/30/22
Hobie
Wood
6/30/22
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m. , Jule Op. & Train. Center
Jacob Kohlhaas
711122
Robin Kennicker
Commission Rep. 7/30/23
Craig Reber
Commission Rep. 711/22
Katharine Connolly
7/1/24
Adam Hoffman
7/1/24
Joshua Chamberland
7/1/22
Whitney Sanger 7/1/22
Dean Boles 7/1/23
Lalith Jayawickrama 7/1/23
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Intermodal Transit Station
Luanna
Gerdemann
7130/22
Garrett
Heidenreich
7/30/23
Greg
Orwoll
7/30/23
Robert
Daughters
7/30/23
Matthew
Esser
7/30/24
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Wed., 6:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Matthew
Mulligan Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
7/1/22
Martha
Christ
7/1/23
Rebecca
Kemp Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
7/1/23
Teri
Zuccaro
7/1/23
Richard
Russell
7/1/24
Open
Open
7/1/24
Pat
Norton
7/1/22
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur., 5:30 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Gwen
KOsel Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.
3/25/24
Keith
Ahlvin
3/25/25
Jonathan
McCoy
3/25/26
Bethany
Golombeski
3/25/27
Matthew
Mauss Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm..
3/25/23