Boards and Commission Appointments_Housing Appeals and Mediatin, Housing Commission, Resilient Community Advisory Copyrighted
December 2, 2024
City of Dubuque BOARDS/COMMISSIONS # 2.
City Council
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, 2027 (Vacant term of
Spence)
Applicant:
Cole Hansen, 408 Burch St.
Housing Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2027 (Vacant terms of
White and Wooden)
Applicants:
Matt Henick, 2115 Golden Eagle Dr. (Additional Applicant)
David Wall, 1710 '/2 White St.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2026 (Vacant At Large term
of Chamberland)
Applicant:
David McDermott, 919 Kirkwood St
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Overview sheet
2. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board Applicant
3. Housing Commission Applicants
4. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Applicant
5. Details and Openings
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting,
Monday, December 2, 2024
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2025 (Vacant Business Professional, lives or works inside
cultural district term of Robins)
One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2026 (Vacant Public Member 3 term of Riedel)
One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2027 (Vacant Business Professional Term of Neuhous)
Applicants:
Business
Professional, lives Public Business
or works inside Member 3 Professional
cultural district 6/30/26 Term 6/30/27 Term
6/30/25 Term
David Barba, 2400 Central Ave. X X
Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln. X X
Aaron Hefel, 515 1/2 W. 8th St. X X X
Bree Hernandez, 1298 Locust St. X X X
Jessica Ochoa, 1970 Hale St. X X
Equity and Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Sampson-Brown)
Applicants:
• DeLano Cain-Watson, 994 Patricia Ann Dr.
• Traci Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Spence)
Applicant:
• Cole Hansen, 408 Burch St.
Housing Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through August 17, 2027 (Vacant terms of White and Wooden)
Applicants:
• Matt Henick, 2115 Golden Eagle Dr. (Additional Applicant)
• David Wall, 1710 '/2 White St.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2026 (Vacant term of Chamberland)
Applicant:
• David McDermott, 919 Kirkwood St
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14-1J-7: HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD:
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 lowa 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. 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 to the board, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the board following
appointment 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 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:The 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 (10)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
(10)working days after approval by the board, 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: Except as provided in subsection 14-1 J-7 J2 of this chapter,the city council may remove any member for good
cause.
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, Chapters 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
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required by the lease between the parties,the lowa Code, or the city code.
b. The City will work directly with magistrates within the lowa 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. (Ord. 30-16, 6-20-2016, eff. 7-1-2016; amd. Ord. 34-17, 7-5-2017; Ord. 50-20, 12-7-2020; Ord. 32-24, 6-17-2024)
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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, Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
Commission, or
Committee
applying for:
Name: (PLEASE Cole Hansen
NOTE: Per City
Code 1-6A-13(H)
City employees
are not eligible
for appointment
to any City
committee,
board, or
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Please enter the Cole Hansen
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How did you hear City of Dubuque Website
about City of
Dubuque Boards
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Gender(choose Man
all that apply)
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transgender
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If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
Street Address: 408 burch st
PLEASE NOTE:
you must live
within the
Dubuque city
limits to
apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or
commission.
City Dubuque
State IA
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone 7736170934
Number:
Email Cole.Hansen66@gmail.com
Address(es):
Place of Great River Learning
Employment:
Business Phone 5635817854
Number:
Job Title/ Duties: Director of Sales
Please list your Dubuque Landlord with 25 units and 4 years of experience.
experience, skills
and or education
that have
prepared you for
service on this
board/commissio
n:
What Experience dealing in the topic as a landlord and a tenant.
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contributions can
you make or
state reason for
applying?
Describe your I work with educators across the country with a diverse background
experience in race, gender, ethnicity and age.
working in
diverse
environments:
Describe your I'm very active in the Dubuque community and locally in my
experience neighborhood.
engaging other
community
members to
gather their input
and opinions:
List two Jeremy Noel - 563-543-7292
references: Tanisha Pearson - 563-213-9942
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name and phone
number)
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Have you served No
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If yes, which? Fie/d not comp/eted.
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participated in the
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If so, when? Fie/d not completed.
Have you No
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Competency
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through the City
of Dubuque or
other
organizations?
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above question,
please list the
orginization that
offered the
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date of
completion:?
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 Cole Hansen
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SECTION:
2-5B-1: Commission Created
2-5B-2: Purpose
2-5B-3: Internal Organization And Rules
2-5B-4: Procedures For Operation
2-5B-5: Membership
2-5B-6: Oath
2-5B-7: Terms
2-5B-8:Vacancies
2-5B-9: Officers/Organization
2-5B-10: Meetings
2-5B-11: Compensation
2-5B-12: Removal
2-5B-13: Powers
2-5B-14: Project Approval
2-5B-15: Monitor Housing Program; Conduct Hearings On Grievances
2-56-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the housing commission. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-5B-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 property maintenance
code enforcement. (Ord. 31-16, 6-20-2016, eff. 7-1-2016)
2-56-3: 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 or the lowa Code. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-5B-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations.
(Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-56-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. Number:The commission comprises ten (10)residents of the city.
B. Special Qualifications:
1. At least three(3)members must be appointed 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 approval,to serve on the long range planning
advisory commission. (Ord. 74-15, 12-7-2015; amd. Ord. 5-21, 2-15-2021; Ord. 54-23, 12-4-2023; Ord. 33-24, 6-17-2024)
2-56-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment to the commission, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the commission following
the appointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015; Ord. 33-24,
6-17-2024)
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2-5B-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. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015; amd. Ord. 5-21, 2-15-2021)
2-56-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-5B-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners 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 commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers
for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-56-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The commission must meet quarterly.
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 lowa 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 approval by the commission, 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. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015; amd. Ord. 38-
21, 11-1-2021; Ord. 33-24, 6-17-2024)
2-56-11: 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. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-
2015)
2-5B-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in subsection 2-5B-10D1 of this chapter, the city council may remove any commissioner for good cause. (Ord.
67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-56-13: 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; and
K. Undertake such additional duties, upon the request of the City Council. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015; amd. Ord. 54-23, 12-4-2023)
2-56-14: 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 lowa Code must be submitted to the voters of the city in accordance with the lowa Code. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
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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 property maintenance code enforcement which is handled by the housing board of appeals. (Ord. 31-
16, 6-20-2016, eff. 7-1-2016)
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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, Housing Commission
Commission, or
Committee
applying for:
Please identify Experience in real estate, banking, finance, accounting, funds
which opening on management, or other related areas of expertise
the Housing
Commission your
qualifications
represent
Name: (PLEASE Matt Henick
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Code 1-6A-13(H)
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How did you hear City of Dubuque Website
about City of
Dubuque Boards
and
Commission?
If other, please Field not completed.
specify:
Street Address: 2115 Golden Eagle Dr
PLEASE NOTE:
you must live
within the
Dubuque city
limits to
apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or
commission.
City Dubuque
State IA
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone (563) 663-5122
Number:
Email matt@mzhproperties.com
Address(es):
Place of MZH Properties/ Premier Property Management Group
Employment:
Business Phone (563) 663-5122
Number:
Job Title/ Duties: Owner of MZH Properties and Co-Founder of Premier Property
Management Group.
Please list your I provide housing either by direct ownership or third-party
experience, skills management for roughly 258 residents in Dubuque and Davenport. I
and or education have been in Real Estate since August 2019. Before and during
that have some of my RE career I worked in Corporate Accounting and
prepared you for Finance. I am a graduate of Loras College with a double major is
service on this Accounting and Finance.
board/commissio
n:
What I can provide first-hand experience to the management and
contributions can ownership of rentals. From low-income/section 8 to large multi-family
you make or properties.
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state reason for
applying?
Describe your In both my corporate career and RE career, I have worked with many
experience people of all different backgrounds. I can work with anyone
working in regardless of background.
diverse
environments:
Describe your I enjoy asking people in the community (specifically in properties I
experience own) how I can improve their quality of life. It is important to listen
engaging other and make changes when possible. Usually, that question is
community answered with a very simple improvement. Listening is key.
members to
gather their input
and opinions:
List two Noah Sprimont (563.599.3815)
references: Josh Pociask (563.542.9994)
(Include their
name and phone
number)
Are you currently No
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Fie/d not comp/eted.
Have you served No
on a Board,
Commission, or
Committee
before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you No
participated in the
City Life
program?
If so, when? Fie/d not comp/eted.
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
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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, Housing Commission
Commission, or
Committee
applying for:
Please identify At-Large
which opening on
the Housing
Commission your
qualifications
represent
Name: (PLEASE David Wall
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How did you hear Other:
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specify:
Gender(choose Man
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If trans or Field not completed.
transgender
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Street Address: 1710 1/2 White Street
PLEASE NOTE: Apt 2 upstairs
you must live
within the
Dubuque city
limits to
apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or
commission.
City Dubuque, IA
State lowa
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone 5634517986
Number:
Email davidwall989@yahoo.com
Address(es):
Place of not employed ,on disability
Employment:
Business Phone 5634517986
Number:
Job Title/ Duties: N/A
Please list your I've been on this Commission twice before; degrees in political
experience, skills science and psychology from lowa State University
and or education
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that have
prepared you for
service on this
board/commissio
n:
What Experience; I think it's important for citizens to take part in local
contributions can issues
you make or
state reason for
applying?
Describe your Work in health care settings and experience volunteering on political
experience campaigns
working in
diverse
environments:
Describe your As a previous Housing Commission member, I was open to receiving
experience suggestions from people in my neighborhood
engaging other
community
members to
gather their input
and opinions:
List two Kevin Erhlich 5635137732
references: Laura Hoffman 5638453993
(Include their
name and phone
number)
Are you currently No
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served Yes
on a Board,
Commission, or
Committee
before?
If yes, which? Housing Commission
Have you Yes
participated in the
City Life
program?
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If so, when? not sure when, probably fifteen years ago or more
Have you Yes
participated in the
Intercultural
Competency
Program offered
through the City
of Dubuque or
other
organizations?
If yes to the I may have during Commissioner training through the city
above question,
please list the
orginization that
offered the
program and the
date of
completion:?
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 David Richard Wall
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Name: David Richard Wall
Address: 1710 1/2 White Street
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Phone: 5638451728
Email: davidwall989@yahoo.com
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Message: Honorable Mayor and to members of the Council, My name is David Wall and I have served on the Housing
Commission twice before- from approximately 2015-7 and 2018-9- and would like to serve again. I was asked to serve again
by a Commission member as they do have vacancies. I am sixty-four years old with a record of volunteer activity in the greater
community and I request your consideration for my application. Thank you very much for your time. Sincerely, David Wall
CHAPTER 6
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-6-1: Commission Created
2-6-2: Purpose
2-6-3: Internal Organization And Rules
2-6-4: Procedures For Operation
2-6-5: Membership
2-6-6: Oath
2-6-7: Terms
2-6-8:Vacancies
2-6-9: Officers/Organization
2-6-10: Meetings
2-6-11: Compensation
2-6-12: Removal
2-6-13: Powers
2-6-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the resilient community advisory commission. (Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016)
2-6-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to advise on city policies and practices to assure resilient outcomes;facilitate the ability to adapt to
factors influencing the social/cultural, economic and environmental well being of the community; prevent, prepare for, and recover
from adverse vulnerabilities and change through coordination, data analysis, evaluation and citizen engagement; and to create a
viable, livable and equitable community. (Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016)
2-6-3: 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 or the lowa Code. (Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016)
2-6-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations.
(Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016)
2-6-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. Composition:The commission comprises nine(9) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
B. Qualifications: Efforts should be taken to balance the composition of the commission as follows:
1. Members must be able to think systemically and analyze data in order to meet the stated purpose of the commission.
2. Members' interest and/or expertise must represent the three(3)pillars of the sustainable Dubuque model: economic
prosperity, environmental integrity, and social/cultural vibrancy.
3. Members should represent a wide range of sectors within the community, including business, neighborhoods, nonprofit, and
educational institutions.
4. Three(3)or more members should also hold positions on one of the following commissions: arts and cultural advisory
commission, Catfish Creek Watershed management authority, community development advisory commission, historic preservation
commission, housing commission, human rights commission, long range planning advisory commission, parks and recreation
advisory commission,transit advisory commission, and/or zoning advisory commission.
5. Members should represent the socioeconomic, geographic, and demographic diversity of the community, including youth
representation. (Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016)
2-6-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment to the commission, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the commission following
the appointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission. (Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016; amd. Ord. 38-
24, 6-17-2024)
2-6-7: 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 representatives appointed from the arts and cultural affairs advisory commission, Catfish Creek Watershed management
authority, community development advisory commission, historic preservation commission, housing commission, human rights
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commission, long range planning advisory commission, park and recreation advisory commission, transit advisory board, and/or
zoning advisory commission must coincide with their terms on the resilient community advisory commission. (Ord. 1-17, 1-3-2017;
amd. Ord. 38-24, 6-17-2024)
2-6-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016)
2-6-9: OFFICERS/ORGAN IZATION:
The commissioners 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 commission.The commissioners must fill a vacancy among the officers
for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. (Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016)
2-6-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The commission generally meets monthly.When there is no business, there is no obligation to meet.
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 lowa 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 approval by the commission, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting,whichever is later.
F. Quorum: Five(5)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. (Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016; amd. Ord.42-21,
11-15-2021; Ord. 38-24, 6-17-2024)
2-6-11: 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 budget. (Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016)
2-6-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in subsection 2-6-10D1 of this chapter, the city council may remove any commissioner for good cause. (Ord. 32-
16, 7-5-2016)
2-6-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To review research and data in order to provide input on reidentification, prevention, and plans for potential economic,
environmental, and social/cultural vulnerabilities.
B. To review plans for long term prevention, preparedness, and recovery efforts.
C. To review policy and program recommendations to the city council in order to influence resilient outcomes for the community.
D. To provide comment to the city council on the allocation of budgeted city funding to achieve adopted resiliency goals.
E. To educate and engage the public on commission priorities.
F. To provide input on and review strategies to address identified vulnerabilities in collaboration with city staff, other city
commissions and community partners.
G. To review and make recommendations regarding sustainable Dubuque community grant allocations.
H. To respect the policy making authority of the city council, the city manager's responsibilities to implement the goals and
priorities the council establishes(council manager form of government)and the responsibility of city staff to report to the city
manager.
I. To ensure coordination and communication with other commissions. (Ord. 32-16, 7-5-2016)
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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, Resilient Community Advisory Commission
Commission, or
Committee
applying for:
Please identify Interest and/or expertise in environmental integrity, Interest and/or
which required expertise in social/cultural vibrancy, Think systemically and analyze
criteria you data
possess to
qualify for the
Resilient
Community
Advisory
Commission
Name: (PLEASE David McDermott
NOTE: Per City
Code 1-6A-13(H)
City employees
are not eligible
for appointment
to any City
committee,
board, or
commission)
Please enter the Day-vid Mick-der-Mott
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board or
commission.
City Dubuque
State IA
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone 5635801874
Number:
Email David.e.mcdermott@gmail.com
Address(es):
Place of Sisters of the Presentation
Employment:
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Job Title/ Duties: Justice Promoter. My role is to activate the Justice priorities of the
Sisters of the Presentation regarding racial equity, care of
Creation, and immigration.
Please list your I have worked in Dubuque for over 20 years in different positions for
experience, skills peace and justice. During that time I've created a strong and broad
and or education network of community members. This network allows me
that have opportunities to assess situations and collaborate with others to
prepared you for improve them.
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What I'll enter ready to listen. From there, I'll discern the best way to
contributions can contribute with the help of the rest of the group. I'm applying because
you make or I believe groups like this can quietly play a vital component in
state reason for improving communities.
applying?
Describe your I've worked the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento which was
experience over a 90% black community when I was there. I have also worked
working in with migrant farmers in Pueblo, CO. Both experiences allowed me
diverse the opportunity to experience my race for the first time and broaden
environments: my perspective. The experiences have helped me see my
unrecognized bias which I can continue to work toward on.
Describe your Most of my work with the Sisters of the Presentation involves
experience connecting with sisters to get their input and opinions on what we
engaging other should be addressing as a community.
community
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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.
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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 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
4 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Tuesday,4 p.m., Airport Conf. Room 4 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m., Library
Public Member 1 Douglas Brotherton 9/14/25 Public Member 1 Andrew Bland 7/1/26
Public Member 2 Marianne Kurtz-Weber 9/14/25 Public Member 2 A.Alanda Gregory 7/1/26
Public Member 3 Michael Phillips 9/14/26 Public Member 3 Victor Lieberman 7/1/27
Public Member 4 Robert Blocker 9/14/26 Public Member 4 Pam Mullin 7/1/27
Public Member 5 Sue Clemenson 9/14/24 Public Member 5 Diann Guns 7/1/28
Public Member 6 Christina Monk 7/1/28
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Public Member 7 Greg Gorton 7/1/25
5 Yr.Term-Meets on Call
County Rep. Laurie Guy 2/15/26 CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION
County Rep. Mary Goebel 2/15/26 3 Yr.Term- Meets on Call., Varied locations
Public Member 1 Open Open Unknown Public Member 1 Pauline Maloney 7/1/26
ZBA Rep. Rena Stierman 3/25/27 Public Member 2 Georgina Guerrero 7/1/26
ZBA Rep. Jonathan McCoy 3/25/26 Public Member 3 Ronald Tigges 7/1/26
PublicMember4 Open Open 7/1/27
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION Public Member 5 Jennifer Tigges 7/1/27
6 Yr.Term- Meets on Call
County Rep. Open Open 12/31/26 CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT.AUTHORITY
County Rep. Mary Goebel 12/31/26 4 Yr.term-Meets Quarterly
Public Member 1 Open Open 12/31/26 Public Member 1 ** Open Open 7/16/28
ZAC Rep. Richard Russell 7/1/27 Public Member 2 William Hindricks 7/16/28
ZAC Rep. Matthew Mulligan 7/1/25
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr.Term-Meets last Mon.of every third month,
3 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Tuesday,3:30 p.m., MFC or Varied locations 3:30 p.m., Five Flags
At-Large-Outside Cultural Dist. 1 Franco Menchaca 6/30/27 Public Member 1 Danielle Jacobs 6/29/27
Business Prof- In Cultural Dist. 1 Open Open 6/30/27 Public Member 2 Mc Kenzie Blau 6/29/25
Business Prof 2 Open Open 6/30/25 Public Member 3 Brenda Christner 6/29/25
Public Member 1 Shirley Davis-Orwoll 6/30/25 Public Member 4 Bryce Parks 6/29/27
Public Member 2 Doug Donald 6/30/26 Public Member 5 Open Open 6/29/25
Public Member 3 Open Open 6/30/26
Public Member 4 Nicholas Halder 6/30/25 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4 Year Term-Meets 2nd Wed.,4:15 p.m., City Hall
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD Public Member 1 Scott Crabill 4/6/26
3 Yr.Term-Meets on Call; 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Public Member 2 Carla Heathcote 4/6/28
Altn. Commercial Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 Public Member 3 Daniel White 4/6/25
Altn. Electrical Construct Pro 1 Adam Brown 1/1/27
Altn. HVAC Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Altn. Plumbing Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 3 Yr.Term -Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing
Altn. Residential Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 Housing Commission Rep. 1 Renee Kehoe 8/17/24
Commercial Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 Low/Moderate Income Rep. 1 Open Open 2/15/26
Electrical Construct Pro 1 Thomas Townsend 1/1/27 Low/Moderate Income Rep.2 Open Open 2/15/27
HVAC Construct Pro 1 Corey Valaskey 1/1/27 Low/Moderate Income Rep. 3 Gabriel Mozena 2/15/27
Multidisciplinary Rep. 1 Open Open 1/1/27 Low/Moderate Income Rep.4 Dominique Jeter 2/15/25
Multidisciplinary Rep. 2 Open Open 1/1/27 Public Member 1 Open Open 2/15/27
Plumbing Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 Public Member 2"" Dean Boles 2/15/25
Residential Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 Public Member 3 Michelle Hinke 2/15/25
Public Member 4 Julie Woodyard 2/15/26
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Equity and Human Rights Commission LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr.Term -Meets 2nd Tus.4:30 p.m., MFC Conf. room 2 3 Yr.Term -Meets 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Public Member 1 Rick Baumhover 1/1/25 Housing Commission Rep. 1 Rick Merfeld 8/17/25
Public Member 2 Luselena Bravo 1/1/26 Public Member 1 Mark Ward 7/1/26
Public Member 3 Matt Zanger 1/1/26 Public Member 2 Michael Rabagia 7/1/26
Public Member 4 Jake Kurczek 1/1/26 Public Member 3 Aaron Miller 7/1/27
Public Member 5 Nikkole Nutter 1/1/27 Public Member 4 Beth McGrath 7/1/27
Public Member 6 Open Open 1/1/27 Public Member 5 Cliff Conrad 7/1/25
Public Member 7 Maitha Jolet 1/1/25 Public Member 6 Open Open 7/1/25
Public Member 8 David Heiar 1/1/27
Public Member 9 Michaela Freiburger 1/1/25 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term-Meets 2nd Tues.,4:30 p.m. MFC/Varied locations
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Public Member 1 "` Robin Kennicker 6/30/26
3 Yr.Term-Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Public Member 2 Ron Axtell 6/30/26
Architect At-Large 1 Christina Monk 7/1/26 Public Member 3 Jessica Ochoa 6/30/26
Cathedral District 1 Open Open 7/1/26 Public Member 4 Jennifer Tigges 6/30/27
Jackson Park District 1 Janice Esser 7/1/25 Public Member 5 Lori 011endick 6/30/25
Langworthy District 1 Thea Dement 7/1/26 Public Member 6 Josh Jorgenson 6/30/25
Old Main District 1 Open Open 7/1/27 Public Member 7 Jason Henkel 6/30/25
Public Member 1 Heidi Pettitt 7/1/27
Public Member 2 Bill Doyle 7/1/27 RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
Public Member 3 Tim Gau 7/1/27 3 Yr.Term-Meets 1st Thur.5:00 p.m.,Jule Op.&Train.Center
West 11th District 1 Rick Stuter 7/1/25 Commission Cross Rep. 1 Open Open 7/16/27
Interim District Rep. 1 Open Open "°"°°°'"""e"'"�°�° Commission Cross Rep.2 Robin Kennicker 6/30/26
Commission Cross Rep. 3 Dean Boles 2/15/25
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD Public Member 1 Sandra Evans 7/1/25
3-Yr.Term-Meets on Call,4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Public Member 2 Nolan Bielinski 7/1/27
Public Member 1 Mary Gotz 1/1/27 Public Member 3 Open Open 7/1/26
Public Member 2 Luke Hoffmann 1/1/27 Public Member 4 Lalith Jayawickrama 7/1/26
Public Member 3 Open Open 1/1/27 Public Member 5 Rachel Schmidt 7/1/27
Public Member 4 Lynn Sutton 1/1/27 Public Member 6 Jacob Kohlhaas 7/1/25
Public Member 5 Jeff Lenhart 1/1/27
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
HOUSING COMMISSION 3 Yr.Term-Meets bi-monthly Sept.to May, 2nd Thur.
3 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Tues.(Jan,Aril,July, Oct),4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg. Intermodal Transit Station
Public Member 1 �� Renee Kehoe 8/17/27 Public Member 1 Open Open 7/30/25
Public Member 2 Ross Janes 8/17/27 Public Member 2 Open Open 7/30/26
Public Member 3 Rick Merfeld 8/17/25 Public Member 3 Greg Orwoll 7/30/26
Public Member 4 Open Open 8/17/27 Public Member 4 Dora Serna 7/30/26
Public Member 5 Open Open 8/17/27 Public Member 5 Open Open 7/30/27
Public Member 6 Cathy Dickens 8/17/25
Public Member 7 Julietta Scott 8/17/26 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Public Member 8�� Rick Baumhover 8/17/25 3 Yr.Term -Meets 1st Wed.,6:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Public Member 9'" `' Amy Eudaley 8/17/26 Public Member 1 "" Matthew Mulligan 7/1/25
Section 8 Rep. 1 Open Open 8/17/27 Public Member 2 Martha Christ 7/1/26
Public Member 3 Carrie Lohrmann 7/1/26
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE Public Member 4 Teri Zuccaro 7/1/26
3 Yr.Term-Meets as needed,7:30 a.m., Federal Bldg. Public Member 5 Richard Russell 7/1/27
Housing Commission Rep. 1 Rick Baumhover 8/17/25 Public Member 6 Troy Froistad 7/1/27
Housing Commission Rep. 2 Amy Eudaley 8/17/26 Public Member 7 Pat Norton 7/1/25
Public Member 1 Open Open 8/17/25
Public Member 2 Jim Holz 8/17/27 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Public Member 3 Michelle Becwar 8/17/27 5 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Thur.,5:30 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Public Member 1 Gwen Kosel 3/25/29
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION Public Member 2"" Keith Ahlvin 3/25/25
3 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Wed.(Jan., April,July, Oct.)3 p.m., City Hall Public Member 3 Jonathan McCoy 3/25/26
Public Member 1 Daniel Garza 7/1/26 Public Member 4 Rena Stierman 3/25/27
Public Member 2 Molly Valaskey 7/1/27 Public Member 5 Matthew Mauss 3/25/28
Public Member 3 Open Open 7/1/27
Public Member 4 Joshua Merritt 7/1/25
Public Member 5 Gary Ruden 7/1/25 ,,,Zs,z,
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