Boards and Commission Application Review_Zoning Board of AdjustmentCopyrighted
May 6, 2024
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Application Review
SUMMARY: Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire
to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments
will be made at the next City Council meeting.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2029 (Expired term of Kosel)
Applicant:
• Gwen Kosel, 1130 Arrowhead Dr.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Applicant Supporting Documentation
Details and Openings Supporting Documentation
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting,
Monday, May 6, 2024
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Zoning Board of Adjustment
One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2029 (Expired term of Kosel)
Applicant:
• Gwen Kosel, 1130 Arrowhead Dr.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of person(s) selected for
appointment to the Civil Service Commission no less than thirty (30) days prior to a vote
by the city council. Vote on appointment to occur at the May 6, 2024, city council meeting.
Civil Service Commission
One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2028 (Expiring term of Heathcote)
Applicant:
• Carla Heathcote, 2529 Stafford St. — Selected by Mayor Cavanagh for appointment
at the April 1, 2024, City Council meeting.
16-8-1: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
A. Board Created: There is hereby created the zoning board of adjustment.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to review applications regarding criteria for granting of special exceptions, conditional
use permits, or variances; to decide citizens' appeals of orders, requirements, decisions, or determinations made by planning
services staff; and to hear cases given by applicants and decide whether the request should be granted based on the criteria set
forth in the zoning ordinance.
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. Two (2) members from the board must be appointed as cross representatives to the airport zoning board of adjustment, with
city council approval.
4. A majority of the members of the board must be persons representing the public at large and must not be involved in the
business of purchasing or selling real estate.
5. Membership on the board must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code section 69.16A, relating to gender balance. No
person can be appointed or reappointed to the board if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of
one gender to be greater than one-half (1/2) of the membership of the board plus one. If the city has made a good faith effort to
appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on the board for a period of three (3) months but has been unable to make a compliant
appointment, the city must utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants.
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 the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the board.
G. Terms: The term of office for members of the board is five (5) years or until such member's successor is appointed and
qualified. The terms of the cross representative appointees to the airport zoning board of adjustment must serve a term on the airport
zoning board of adjustment which coincides with their terms on the zoning board of adjustment.
H. Vacancies: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
I. Officers/Organization: The board must choose annually a chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve a term of one 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. (Ord. 53-15, 8-17-2015)
J. Meetings:
1. Meetings: Meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the members.
2. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa open meetings law.
3. 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.
4. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all 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.
5. Quorum: The concurring vote of three (3) members of the board is necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision, or
determination of any such administrative official, or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass
under any such ordinance or to effect any variation in such ordinance. (Ord. 47-16, 9-19-2016)
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: The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by
an administrative official in the enforcement of Iowa Code chapter 414, as such may be amended from time to time, or any ordinance
adopted pursuant thereto.
2. To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of this code upon which such board is required to pass under such
ordinance, in accordance with the general regulations of the zone in which the property is located and specific standards contained
herein.
3. To hear and decide conditional use permits under the terms of this code upon which such board is required to pass under
such ordinance, in accordance with the general regulations of the zone in which the property is located and specific standards
contained herein.
4. To authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the ordinance as will not be contrary to the public
interest, where owing to special conditions a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary
hardship, and so that the spirit of the ordinance must be observed and substantial justice done.
In exercising the above mentioned powers such board may, in conformity with the provisions of this section, reverse or affirm, wholly
or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination appealed from and may make such order requirement,
decision, or determination as ought to be made, and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is
taken. (Ord. 53-15, 8-17-2015)
THE MY OF Dubuque
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 2007-2012-2013
BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION 2017*2019
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 13;" 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 reappointment requests require separate
applications.
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NAME:
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FOR SERVICE ON THIS OARDf OMMISSION: /
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DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE WORK/ G IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS:
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INPUT AND OPINIONS:
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If yes, which?
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Each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to
incumbency. Misrepresentations on this application will constitute mast cause for removal of an appointee.
Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict intere r� er clarification,` a situation
arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's O
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CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
X / X / 24 Indicates openings within 2024 Open Indicates Current Opening
** Indicates Public Member representing board or commission and appointed as a representative to a
separate board or commission
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.
Rena Stierman
3/25/27
ZBA Rep.
Jonathan McCoy
3/25/26
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.
Richard Russell
7/1/24
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
6/30/25
Public Member 1
Shirley
Davis-Orwoll
6/30/25
Public Member 2
Doug
Donald
6/30/26
Public Member 3
Susan
Riedel
6/30/26
Public Member 4
Nicholas
Haider
6/30/25
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr. Term -Meets on Call; 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Altn. Commercial Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Altn. Electrical Construct Pro 1
Adam
Brown
1/1/27
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
1/1/27
HVAC Construct Pro 1
Corey
Valaskey
1/1/27
Multidisciplinary Rep. 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Multidisciplinary Rep. 2
Open
Open
1/1/24
Plumbing Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
Residential Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/24
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
Georgina
Guerrero
7/1/26
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 every third month,
3:30 p.m., Five Flags
Public Member 1
Danielle Jacobs
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
4 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
Kehoe
8/17/24
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 1
Kelly
Fox
2/15/26
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 2
Gerald
Hammel Jr.
2/15/27
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 4
Jake
Kurczek
1/1/26
Public Member 5
Open
Open
1/1/24
Public Member 6
Theresa
Sampson
1/1/27
Public Member 7
Maiha
Jolet
1/1/25
Public Member 8
David
Heiar
1/1/24
Public Member 9
Michaela
Freiburger
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
7/1/26
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
Heidi
Pettit Unt1d15tnm.d°
"'me"`
made
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD
3 - Yr. Term - Meets on Call, 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Public Member 1
Mary
Gotz
1/1/27
Public Member 2
Luke
Hoffmann
1/1/27
Public Member 3
Open
Open
1/1/24
Public Member 4
Lynn
Sutton
1/1/27
Public Member 5
Jeff
Lenhart
1/1/27
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tues. (Jan, Aril, July,
Oct), 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Public Member 1 "
Renee
Kehoe
8/17/24
Public Member 2
Ross
Janes
8/17/24
Public Member 3
Rick
Merfeld
8/17/25
Public Member 4
Open
Open
8/17/24
Public Member 5
Sam
Wooden
8/17/24
Public Member 6
Cathy
Dickens
8/17/25
Public Member 7
Julietta
Scott
8/17/26
Public Member 8 "
Rick
Baumhover
8/17/25
Public Member 9 **
Amy
Eudaley
8/17/26
Section 8 Rep. 1
Open
Open
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
8/17/26
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
Daniel
Garza
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Molly
Valaskey
7/1/24
Public Member 3
Phillip
Heim
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
Rick
Merfeld
8/17/25
Public Member 1
Mark
Ward
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Michael
Rabagia
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Tyler
Stoffel
7/1/24
Public Member 4
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 4
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 bi-monthly Sept. to May, 2nd Thur.
Intermodal Transit Station
Public Member 1
Open Open
7/30/25
Public Member 2
Open Open
7/30/26
Public Member 3
Greg Orwoll
7/30/26
Public Member 4
Dora Serna
7/30/26
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 4
Teri
Zuccaro
7/1/26
Public Member 5
Richard
Russell
7/1/24
Public Member 6
Open
Open
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