Boards and Commission Appointments_Transit Advisory BoardCopyrighted
July 17, 2023
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 02.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Appointments
SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year Term through July 30, 2026 (Expiring Term of Orwoll)
Applicant:
Greg Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
Transit Advisory Board Applicant Supporting Documentation
Details and Openings Supporting Documentation
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting,
Monday, July 17, 2023
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Civic Center Commission
One, 3-Year Term through June 29, 2024 (Vacant term of Gavin)
Applicant:
Danielle Jacobs, 3130 Shiras Ave.
Historic Preservation Commission
City Code §16-10-1(H) states that if a vacancy occurs in a seat which requires that the
appointee be a resident of a historic preservation district and for which there is no
application from a qualified resident, the city council must appoint a tenth commissioner,
which appointment is temporary, and upon appointment of a qualified resident to the
vacancy, the temporary appointment terminates.
One, interim term due to vacancies of the Cathedral District term and Old Main District
term
Applicants:
Cole Hansen, 408 Burch St. (Lives outside of historic districts)
Heidi Pettitt, 3116 Central Ave. (Lives outside of historic districts)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, §69.16A.
10 Commissioners total, currently 3 males /4 females /2 openings/ 1 Interim
Housing Commission
Two, 3-Year Terms through August 17, 2026 (Expiring At -Large terms of Dixon and
Eudaley)
Applicants:
Matthew Henrick, 2115 Golden Eagle Dr.
Juanita Otis, 2509 Jackson St.
Julietta Scott, 2455 Woodlawn St.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2026 (Vacant At -Large term of Vincent)
Applicant:
Michael Rabagia, 1449 Jackson St.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year Term through July 30, 2026 (Expiring Term of Orwoll)
Applicant:
Greg Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St.
Title 5
Chapter 1
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
Amendment Adopted 7-21-14
And 10-6-14
Amended Adopted 5-18-15
Amended 3-19-18
5-1-1: BOARD CREATED:
There is hereby created the Transit Advisory Board.
5-1-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the board is to recommend the establishment of routes, schedules, and changes
in fare structure and/or rates.
5-1-3: 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 of Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
5-1-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern
the board in all its operations.
5-1-5: MEMBERSHIP:
The board comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
5-1-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the board, must execute an oath of office
at the first meeting of the board following the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's
office any time prior to the first meeting of the board.
5-1-7: TERMS:
The term of office for members of the board is three (3) years or until such member's successor
is appointed and qualified.
5-1-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
5-1-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The board 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
board. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's
unexpired term.
5-1-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings. The board will meet bimonthly, September through May, meeting no
less than four times per year.
B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written
request of a majority of the members.
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 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.
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 board 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. Three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting is necessary
for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
5-1-11: 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.
5-1-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 5-1-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any member for good cause.
5-1-13: POWERS:
The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. Advise the city council on executing agreements and grants relating to the transit system
operation and the purchase of new equipment.
B. Advise the city council on rates, fares, or charges for the transportation of passengers
and any incidental services and the rates or charges to be made for advertising in buses or
any other facility.
5-1-14: FARE INCREASE OR REDUCTION IN SERVICE, PROCEDURE:
A. Definitions: The following words and phrases, when used in this title shall, for the purpose
of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN SERVICE:
1. Routes: Elimination of a route;
2. Service Hours: Reduction of ten percent (10%) of service hours of a route;
3. Service Miles: Reduction of ten percent (10%) of service miles of a route; and/or
4. Bus Stops: Elimination of one (1) or more stops on a route that would result in a
greater than one-fourth (1/4) mile walking distance between bus stops.
B. Public Hearing: Prior to the adoption of any fare increase or a substantial reduction in
service by the city council, the city council must set a time and place for public hearing on
such proposed fare increase or reduction in service, and must cause a notice of the time
and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city
not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days prior to such hearing. All notices must
comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
C. Contents of Notice: The notice must state the time and place of hearing, include a
summary of the proposed fare increase or reduction in service level, indicate who the
increase or reduction will affect, indicate the date the increase or reduction will take effect,
and request that interested persons comment, in writing filed with the city clerk prior to the
time of the public hearing or in person at the public hearing, on the proposed increase or
reduction. The notice must also state that any comments submitted will be considered by
the city council, and that following the public hearing, the city council will act to adopt,
modify or reject the proposed fare increase or reduction in service. All notices must comply
with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Trish Gleason
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Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Board/Commission Application Form
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
information below
Personal Information
Select the Board, Transit Advisory Board
Commission, or Committee
applying for:
Name: Greg Orwoll
Please enter the best way Greg Orwoll
to pronounce your name
below:
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Street Address: PLEASE 2635 W 32nd St
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City DUBUQUE
State IA
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone Number: 5635649156
Email Address(es): greg@duridedbq.com
Place of Employment: DuRide
Business Phone Number: 5634514999
Job Title/ Duties: Executive Director. Staffing, volunteer recruiting, planning,
fundraising, grant writing, process management.
Please list your experience, DuRide for ten years, engaged in transportation needs for
skills and or education that seniors. Prior, 30 years executive director of Colts, with a major
have prepared you for piece of the job being transportation.
service on this
board/commission: I am Treasurer of the board for Northeast Iowa Agency on
Aging, where I am engaged in the needs of seniors, which
includes transportation.,
What contributions can you I am engaged in the community on many levels, where I come
make or state reason for into contact with people who ride Jule, or otherwise are
applying? engaged in transportation in the community. We are closely
aligned with Jule, RTA, and most senior living faciltiies.
Describe your experience I have spent my 40 years in Dubuque working with literally
working in diverse thousands of people as members, staff, volunteers,
environments: participants, funders, attendees, or sponsors of the programs
for which I have been the CEO. In those interactions, I have
experience working with people from most every possible
background and various diverse lifestyles and beliefs.
Describe your experience Public speaking, non profit engagement, outreach at public
engaging other community displays and informational events, face to face meetings
members to gather their
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:?
constantly, and generally soliciting engagement by people as
volunteers, members, supporters.
Mike Donohue 563.419.9766
Kevin Lynch 563,582.2655
Yes
Transit commission
Yes
Yes. This one
No
Field not completed.
No
Attended several events regarding diversity. Not the
competency program as of yet.
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or
Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations
on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific
attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if
a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office.
Signature (type your name Greg Orwoll
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verfication):
Date: 6-19-23
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CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
X / X / 23 Indicates openings within 2023
Indicates board or commission is subject
to the provisions of Iowa Code section
69.16A relating to gender balance
AIRPORT COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 4 p.m., Airport Conf. Room
Public Member 1
Douglas
Brotherton
9/14/25
Public Member 2
Marianne
Kurtz -Weber
9/14/25
Public Member 3
Michael
Phillips
9/14/26
Public Member 4
Robert
Blocker
9/14/26
Public Member 5
Sue
Clemenson
9/14/24
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
County Rep.
Laurie Guy
2/15/26
County Rep.
Mary Goebel
2/15/26
Public Member 1
Open Open
unknown
ZBA Rep.
Keith Ahlvin
3/25/25
FBA Rep.
Open Open
3/25/27
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
County Rep.
Open Open
12/31/26
County Rep.
Mary Goebel
12/31/26
Public Member 1
Open Open
12/31/26
ZAC Rep.
Open Open
7/1/23
ZAC Rep.
Matthew Mulligan
7/1/25
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., MFC or Varied locations
Business Pro 1
Noelle
Chesney
6/30/24
In Cultural & Entertain Dist. 1
Paula
Neuhaus
6/30/24
Out Cultural & Entertain Dist. 1
Thomas
Robbins
6/30/24
Public Member 1
Shirley
Davis-Orwoll
6/30/25
Public Member 2
Doug
Donald
6/30/25
Public Member 3
Susan
Riedel
6/30/25
Public Member 4
Nicholas
Halder
6/30/25
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr. Term -Meets 1st Thur., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Altn. Commercial Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Altn. Electrical Construct Pro 1
Adam
Brown
1/1/24
Altn. HVAC Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Altn. Plumbing Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Altn. Residential Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Commercial Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Electrical Construct Pro 1
Thomas
Townsend
1/1/24
HVAC Construct Pro 1
Corey
Valaskey
1/1/24
Multidisciplinary Rep. 1
C. Blaine
Schoenhard III
1/1/24
Multidisciplinary Rep. 2
Katrina
Wilberding
1/1/24
Plumbing Construct Pro 1
Daniel
Mc Namer
1/1/24
Residential Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Open
Indicates Current Opening
** Indicates Public Member representing
board or commission and appointed as
a representative to a separate board or
commission
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library
Public Member 1
Andrew
Bland
7/1/26
Public Member 2
A. Alanda
Gregory
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Victor
Lieberman
7/1/27
Public Member 4
Pam
Mullin
7/1/27
Public Member 5
Robert
Armstrong
7/1/24
Public Member 6
Christina
Monk
7/1/24
Public Member 7
Greg
Gorton
7/1/25
CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets on Call., Varied locations
Public Member 1
Pauline
Maloney
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Open
Open
7/1/23
Public Member 3
Ronald
Tigges
7/1/26
Public Member 4
Open
Open
7/1/24
Public Member 5
Jennifer
Tigges
7/1/24
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY
4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly
Public Member 1 Steven Drahozal 7/16/24
Public Member 2 Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets last Mon. of each month,
3:30 p.m., Five Flags
Public Member 1
Open
Open
6/29/24
Public Member 2
Mc Kenzie
Blau
6/29/25
Public Member 3
Brenda
Christner
6/29/25
Public Member 4
Bryce
Parks
6/29/24
Public Member 5
Rod
Bakke
6/29/25
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
3 Year Term - Meets 2nd Wed., 4:15 p.m., City Hall
Public Member 1 Scott Crabill 4/6/26
Public Member 2 Carla Heathcote 4/6/24
Public Member 3 Daniel White 4/6/25
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Renee
Kohoe
8/17/24
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 1
Kelly
Fox
2/15/26
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 2
Gerald
Hammel Jr.
2/15/24
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 3
Julie
Woodyard
2/15/24
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 4
Dominique
Jeter
2/15/25
Public Member 1
Sasha
Williams
2/15/24
Public Member 2 "
Dean
Boles
2/15/25
Public Member 3
Michelle
Hinke
2/15/25
Public Member 4
Gabriel
Mozena
2/15/26
Equity and Human Rights Commission
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tus. 4:30 p.m., MFC Conf. room 2
Public Member 1
Carla
Anderson
1/1/25
Public Member 2
Enoc
Sanchez
1/1/26
Public Member 3
Matt
Zanger
1/1/26
Public Member
Jake
Kurczek
1/1/26
Public Member 5
Lauren
Link
1/1/24
Public Member 6
Theresa
Sampson
1/1/24
Public Member 7
Maiha
Jolet
1/1/25
Public Member 8
Aaliyah
Herrion
1/1/24
Public Member 9
Dereka
Williams
1/1/25
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Architect At -Large 1
Christina
Monk
7/1/26
Cathedral District 1
Open
Open
7/1/23
Jackson Park District 1
Janice
Esser
7/1/25
Langworthy District 1
Thea
Dement
7/1/26
Old Main District 1
Open
Open
7/1/24
Public Member 1
Melissa
Cassill
7/1/24
Public Member 2
William
Doyle
7/1/24
Public Member 3
Tim
Gau
7/1/24
West 11th District 1
Rick
Stuter
7/1/25
Interim District Rep. 1
Open
Open
Until district
appointment
made
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD
3 - Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Tues., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Public Member 1 Mary
Gotz
1/1/24
Public Member 2 Luke
Hoffmann
1/1/24
Public Member 3 Gil
Spence
1/1/24
Public Member 4 Lynn
Sutton
1/1/24
Public Member 5 Jeff
Lenhart
1/1/24
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tues. (Jan, Aril, July,
Oct), 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Public Member 1 **
Renee
Kohoe
8/17/24
Public Member 2
Ross
Janes
8/17/24
Public Member 3
Rick
Merfeld
8/17/24
Public Member 4
Margie
White
8/17/24
Public Member 5
Sam
Wooden
8/17/24
Public Member 6
Cathy
Dickens
8/17/25
Public Member 7
Yindra
Dixon
8/17/23
Public Member 8 **
Rick
Baumhover
8/17/25
Public Member 9 ** **
Amy
Eudaley
8/17/23
Section 8 Rep. 1
Calvin
Jones
8/17/24
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 Yr. Term - Meets as needed, 7:30 a.m., Federal Bldg.
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Rick
Baumhover
8/17/25
Housing Commission Rep. 2
Amy
Eudaley
8/17/23
Public Member 1
Open
Open
8/17/25
Public Member 2
Jim
Holz
8/17/24
Public Member 3
Michelle
Becwar
8/17/24
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Wed.(Jan., April, July, Oct.) 3 p.m., City Hall
Public Member 1
Open
Open
7/1/23
Public Member 2
Molly
Valaskey
7/1/24
Public Member 3
Thomas
Major
7/1/24
Public Member 4
Joshua
Merritt
7/1/25
Public Member 5
Gary
Ruden
7/1/25
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Amy
Eudaley
8/17/23
Public Member 1
Mark
Ward
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Open
Open
7/1/23
Public Member 3
Tyler
Stoffel
7/1/24
Public Member
Beth
McGrath
7/1/24
Public Member 5
Cliff
Conrad
7/1/25
Public Member 6
Open
Open
7/1/25
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd
Tues., 4:30 p.m. MFC/Varied locations
Public Member 1 **
Robin
Kennicker
6/30/26
Public Member 2
Ron
Axtell
6/30/26
Public Member 3
Jessica
Ochoa
6/30/26
Public Member 4
Jennifer
Tigges
6/30/24
Public Member 5
Lori
011endick
6/30/25
Public Member 6
Josh
Jorgenson
6/30/25
Public Member 7
Jason
Henkel
6/30/25
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m. , Jule Op. & Train. Center
Commission Cross Rep. 1
Steven
Drahozal
7/16/24
Commission Cross Rep. 2
Robin
Kennicker
6/30/26
Commission Cross Rep. 3
Dean
Boles
2/15/25
Public Member 1
Sandra
Evans
7/1/25
Public Member 2
Adam
Hoffman
7/1/24
Public Member 3
Joshua
Chamberland
7/1/26
Public Member
Lalith
Jayawickrama
7/1/26
Public Member 5
Katharine
Connolly
7/1/24
Public Member 6
Jacob
Kohlhaas
7/1/25
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
3 Yr. Term
- Meets 2nd Thur. Intermodal Transit Station
Public Member 1
Open
Open
7/30/25
Public Member 2
Garrett
Heidenreich
7/30/23
Public Member 3
Greg
Orwoll
7/30/23
Public Member 4
Open
Open
7/30/23
Public Member 5
Matthew
Esser
7/30/24
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Wed., 6:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Public Member 1 **
Matthew
Mulligan
7/1/25
Public Member 2
Martha
Christ
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Carrie
Lohrmann
7/1/26
Public Member
Teri
Zuccaro
7/1/26
Public Member 5
Richard
Russell
7/1/24
Public Member 6
Ryan
Sempf
7/1/24
Public Member 7
Pat
Norton
7/1/25
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur., 5:30 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Public Member 1 Gwen
Kosel
3/25/24
Public Member 2 ** Keith
Ahlvin
3/25/25
Public Member 3 Jonathan
McCoy
3/25/26
Public Member 4 Rena
Stierman
3/25/27
Public Member 5 Matthew
Mauss
3/25/28