Mayoral Selection of Appointments to the Civil Service CommissionCopyrighted
August 18, 2025
City of Dubuque BOARDS/COMMISSIONS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Mayoral Selection of Appointments to the Civil Service
Commission
SUMMARY: Civil Service Commission
Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of
person(s) selected for appointment by the mayor to the Civil
Service Commission no less than thirty (30) days prior to a
vote by the city council. Mayoral selection of appointments to
occur at the August 18, 2025, city council meeting with the
vote on appointments to occur at the October 6, 2025, city
council meeting.
Two, 4-Year Terms through April 6, 2027 (Newly added
seats, per Senate File 311, effective 8-16-25)
Applicants:
Julie Bockenstedt, 2475 Cherry St.
Otto Krueger, 2521 Wheatland Dr.
Barbara Liskey, 2763 Lamotte Dr.
Randall Ludwitz, 867 Barbaralee Dr.
Brian Neises, 1841 Phyllrich Dr.
Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Overview sheet
2. Details and Openings
3. Civil Service Commission Applicants
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For the Council Meeting on,
Monday, August 18, 2025
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Civil Service Commission
Iowa Code §400.1 requires publication of the name(s) of person(s) selected for appointment by
the mayor to the Civil Service Commission no less than thirty (30) days prior to a vote by the city
council. Mayoral selection of appointments to occur at the August 18, 2025, city council meeting
with the vote on appointments to occur at the October 6, 2025, city council meeting.
Two, 4-Year Terms through April 6, 2027 (Newly added seats, per Senate File 311, effective 8-
16-25)
Applicants:
• Julie Bockenstedt, 2475 Cherry St.
• Otto Krueger, 2521 Wheatland Dr.
• Barbara Liskey, 2763 Lamotte Dr.
• Randall Ludwitz, 867 Barbaralee Dr.
• Brian Neises, 1841 Phyllrich Dr.
• Darcy VanOstrand, 1222 Lincoln Ave.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Building Code Advisory and Appeal Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant Multidisciplinary Representative term of
Cooley)
Applicant:
Nathan Wardle, 2725 Pleasant View Dr.
Housing Commission
Two, 3-Year Terms through August 17, 2028 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and Merfeld)
Applicants:
• Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.
• Rick Merfeld, 2718 Andrew Ct.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
X / X / 25 Indicates openings within 2025 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
Bob
Woodward
9/14/28
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
City ZBA Rep. Rena Stierman 3/25/27
City ZBA Rep. Jonathan McCoy 3/25/26
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
City ZAC Rep. Richard Russell 7/1/27
City 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
At -Large - Outside Cultural Dist. 1
Mary
Loney-Bichell
6/30/27
Business Prof - In Cultural Dist. 1
Nick
Halder
6/30/28
Business Prof 2
Gail
Chavenelle
6/30/27
Public Member 1
Shirley
Davis-Orwoll
6/30/28
Public Member 2
Doug
Donald
6/30/26
Public Member 3
David
Barba
6/30/26
Public Member 4
Jessica
Ochoa
6/30/28
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
1/1/27
Altn. Electrical Construct Pro 1
Adam
Brown
1/1/27
Altn. HVAC Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Altn. Plumbing Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Altn. Residential Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Commercial Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Electrical Construct Pro 1
Thomas
Townsend
1/1/27
HVAC Construct Pro 1
Corey
Valaskey
1/1/27
Multidisciplinary Rep. 1
Michael
Shimkus
1/1/27
Multidisciplinary Rep. 2
Open
Open
1/1/27
Plumbing Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Residential Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
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
Diann
Guns
7/1/28
Public Member 6
Christina
Monk
7/1/28
Public Member 7
Jessica
Connery
7/1/29
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
Tom
Eckermann
7/1/27
Public Member 5
Jennifer
Tigges
7/1/27
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY
4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly
Public Member 1 Rachel Boeke 7/16/28
Public Member 2 William Hindricks 7/16/28
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets last Mon. of every third month, 3:30 p.m.,
Five Flags
Public Member 1
Alan
Schumacher
6/29/27
Public Member 2
Mc Kenzie
Blau
6/29/28
Public Member 3
Colleen
Myers
6/29/28
Public Member 4
Bryce
Parks
6/29/27
Public Member 5
Sara
Tandy
6/29/28
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
4/6/28
Public Member 3
Miquel
Jackson
4/6/29
Public Member 4
Open
Open
4/6/27
Public Member 5
Open
Open
4/6/27
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m.,
Federal Bldg./Housing
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Renee
Kehoe
8/17/27
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 1
Talma
Brown
2/15/26
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 2
Dale
Campbell Jr.
2/15/27
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 3
Gabriel
Mozena
2/15/27
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 4
Open
Open
2/15/28
Public Member 1
Open
Open
2/15/27
Public Member 2
Dean
Boles
2/15/28
Public Member 3
Michelle
Hinke
2/15/28
Public Member 4
Julie
Woodyard
2/15/26
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
7/1/28
Langworthy District 1
Chad
Witthoeft
7/1/26
Old Main District 1
Open
Open
7/1/27
Public Member 1
Heidi
Pettitt
7/1/27
Public Member 2
Bill
Doyle
7/1/27
Public Member 3
Tim
Gau
7/1/27
West 11th District 1
Rick
Stuter
7/1/28
Interim District Rep. 1
Adam
Schwendinger
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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
Cole
Hansen
1/1/27
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
8/17/27
Public Member 2
Ross
Janes
8/17/27
Public Member 3
Rick
Merfeld
8/17/25
Public Member 4
Open
Open
8/17/27
Public Member 5
Open
Open
8/17/27
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
8/17/27
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
8/17/27
Public Member 3
Michelle
Becwar
8/17/27
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term
- Meets 2nd Tus. 4:30 p.m., MFC Conf. room 2
Public Member 1
Rick
Baumhover
1/1/28
Public Member 2
Luselena
Bravo
1/1/26
Public Member 3
Matt
Zanger
1/1/26
Public Member 4
Jake
Kurczek
1/1/26
Public Member 5
Nikkole
Nutter
1/1/27
Public Member 6
DeLano
Cain -Watson
1/1/27
Public Member 7
Traci
Phillipson
1/1/28
Public Member 8
David
Heiar
1/1/27
Public Member 9
Michaela
Freiburger
1/1/28
INVESTMENT AND CASH MANAGEMENT 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
7/1/27
Public Member 3
Lucian
Paucean
7/1/27
Public Member 4
Open
Open
7/1/28
Public Member 5
Open
Open
7/1/28
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Julietta
Scott
8/17/26
Public Member 1
Mark
Ward
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Michael
Rabagia
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Aaron
Miller
7/1/27
Public Member 4
Beth
McGrath
7/1/27
Public Member 5
Open
Open
7/1/28
Public Member 6
Open
Open
7/1/28
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
6/30/27
Public Member 5
Lori
011endick
6/30/28
Public Member 6
Josh
Jorgenson
6/30/28
Public Member 7
Jason
Henkel
6/30/28
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m.
, Jule Op. & Train. Center
Commission Cross Rep. 1
Open
Open
7/16/27
Commission Cross Rep. 2
Robin
Kennicker
6/30/26
Commission Cross Rep. 3
Open
Open
2/15/25
Public Member 1
Open
Open
7/1/28
Public Member 2
Nolan
Bielinski
7/1/27
Public Member 3
David
Mc Dermott
7/1/26
Public Member 4
Lalith
Jayawickrama
7/1/26
Public Member 5
Rachel
Schmidt
7/1/27
Public Member 6
Jacob
Kohlhaas
7/1/28
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
3 Yr. Term
- Meets bi-monthly Sept. to May, 2nd Thur.
Intermodal Transit Station
Public Member 1
Alex Kruse
7/30/28
Public Member 2
Talma Brown
7/30/26
Public Member 3
Greg Orwoll
7/30/26
Public Member 4
Dora Serna
7/30/26
Public Member 5
Katie Bailey
7/30/27
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Wed., 6:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Public Member 1
Matthew
Mulligan
7/1/28
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
7/1/27
Public Member 6
Troy
Froistad
7/1/27
Public Member 7
Pat
Norton
7/1/28
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur., 5:30 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Public Member 1
Gwen
Kosel
3/25/29
Public Member 2
Keith
Ahlvin
3/25/30
Public Member 3
Jonathan
McCoy
3/25/26
Public Member 4
Rena
Stierman
3/25/27
Public Member 5
Matthew
Mauss
3/25/28
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CHAPTER 2
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-2-1: Commission Created
2-2-2: Purpose
2-2-3: Internal Organization And Rules
2-2-4: Procedures For Operation
2-2-5: Membership
2-2-6: Oath
2-2-7: Terms
2-2-8: Vacancies
2-2-9: Officers/Organization
2-2-10: Meetings
2-2-11: Compensation
2-2-12: Removal
2-2-13: Powers
2-2-14: City Council To Furnish Meeting Room, Equipment, Recorder
2-2-15: Record Of Meetings And Personnel
2-2-16: Examination Of Applicants
2-2-17: Conduct Of Examinations; Certification Of Qualified Persons
2-2-18: Procedure For Conduct Of Hearing Appeals
2-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the civil service commission. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to conduct entrance examinations, conduct promotional examinations, and act as an
appeals board as provided in chapter 400 of the Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-3: 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 Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its
operations. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. Composition: The commission comprises three (3) residents of the city, appointed by the mayor with approval of the
city council.
B. Special Qualifications:
1. Commissioners must be citizens of Iowa, eligible electors as defined in the Iowa Code, and may not hold or be a
candidate for any office of public trust.
2. The equity and human rights director shall, ex officio, be a member, without vote.
3. Commissioners may not do any of the following:
a. Sell, or in any manner become parties, directly or indirectly, to any contract to furnish supplies, material, or labor to
the city unless the sale is made or the contract is awarded by competitive bid in writing, publicly invited and opened.
b. Have an interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or job of work or material or the profits thereof or services to be
furnished or performed for the city unless the contract or job is awarded by competitive bid in writing, publicly invited and
opened. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015; amd. Ord. 47-22, 12-19-2022; Ord. 28-24, 6-17-2024)
2-2-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment to the commission, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the commission
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following the appointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-
2015; amd. Ord. 28-24, 6-17-2024)
2-2-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is four (4) years or until such commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified.
(Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve a term of one year. The city
clerk, or the city clerk's designee, is the clerk of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers
for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The commission 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 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 approval by the commission, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting,
whichever is later.
F. Quorum: Two (2) 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. 56-15, 9-8-2015;
amd. Ord. 37-22, 11-7-2022; Ord. 28-24, 6-17-2024)
2-2-11: 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. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-12: REMOVAL:
The mayor may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public hearing. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-13: POWERS:
The commission has the powers, duties, and responsibilities as outlined in chapter 400 of the Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-
2015)
2-2-14: CITY COUNCIL TO FURNISH MEETING ROOM, EQUIPMENT, RECORDER:
The city council must provide suitable rooms in which the commission may hold its meetings and supply the commission
with all necessary equipment and a qualified shorthand reporter to enable it properly to perform its duties. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-
2015)
2-2-15: RECORD OF MEETINGS AND PERSONNEL:
The commission must keep a record of all its meetings and also a complete individual service record of each civil service
employee which record must be permanent and kept up to date. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-16: EXAMINATION OF APPLICANTS:
Examinations for the positions in the city civil service are to be applicable and required of all applicants in accordance with
the Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-17: CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS; CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFIED PERSONS:
The commission must conduct examinations in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the state relative thereto, and
for the purpose of determining the qualifications of applicants for positions under civil service, and must duly certify to the
city council a list of the qualified persons as set forth in the Iowa Code. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
2-2-18: PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF HEARING APPEALS:
Notwithstanding chapter 1 of this title, the commission may adopt its own rules governing the procedure for the conduct of
hearing appeals. (Ord. 56-15, 9-8-2015)
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distributed for the public. Specific attention should be directed to the possible
conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City
Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. 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.
General Eligibility Requirements for All Boards and Commissions
• Residency within the corporate city limits
• Minimum age of 18
• Can not be employed by the City of Dubuque
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply to certain boards and commissions.
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Through a Friend
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Life Program Life
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Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
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Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Long Range Planning Commission
Civil Service Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Why are you interested I was on the Commission before and enjoyed it. I have retired
in applying for this and looking for something to do.
Board or Commission?
Describe your I was on the commission about 15 years ago. I also served 2
experiences terms on the Dubuque Community School Board with one year
(professional, personal, being the President. I have a Masters Degree in Public
orvolunteer), skills, and Administration.
/or education that have
prepared you for service
2
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on this Board or
Commission?
Share your experience
working in diverse
environments:
List two professional
references: (Examples;
employer, coworker,
client, vendor, mentor,
volunteer organizer,
etc.))
Retired 20 year Air Force Officer allowed me to work in any
kind of environment. I was also a school bus driver for the
school district.
Tom Kane, 563-590-4335, friend
Roy Buol, 563-564-7753, friend
Scott Engelman, 563-590-9659, friend
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the application to the best of my knowledge. I also confirm that I meet the eligibility
requirements for the Board or Commission to which I am applying.
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Date: 8/1/25
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Sent: 7/31/2025 4:01:02 PM
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Board/Commission Application Form
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distributed for the public. Specific attention should be directed to the possible
conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City
Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. 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.
General Eligibility Requirements for All Boards and Commissions
• Residency within the corporate city limits
• Minimum age of 18
• Can not be employed by the City of Dubuque
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply to certain boards and commissions.
Please refer to the specific Board or Commission details for more information
Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic
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Select the Board, Civil Service Commission
Commission, or
Committee
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Street Address:
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Barbara Liskey
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2763 Lamotte Dr
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limits to
apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or
commission.
Zip Code: 52003
Preferred Phone (563) 580-3621
Number:
Email beliskey@yahoo.com
Address(es):
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Commission?
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City Life Program
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If so, when? Field not completed.
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Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed
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before?
If yes, which?
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Why are you
It sounds interesting. I've always liked to work with police, fire and
interested in
believe civil service is an important function in any community.
applying for this
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Commission?
Describe your I have 20 years of working as a legal secretary, plus 18 years in the
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experiences banking industry. A lot of years working with the public. While in
(professional, Michigan, I was active in the JayCees and developed many
personal, or community contacts.
volunteer), skills,
and /or education
that have
prepared you for
service on this
Board or
Commission?
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experience
working in
diverse
environments:
List two
professional
references:
(Examples:
employer,
coworker, client,
vendor, mentor,
volunteer
organizer, etc.))
Working in the legal and banking fields and being a JC, I've worked
with people from all walks of life, low income to wealthy, all colors
and several nationalities. People are people and all need to be
treated with respect. Lu Ann
Lu Ann Bowman, 563-663-2919, friend and former bank supervisor
Lisa Schroeder, 563-564-9637, friend
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completed the application to the best of my knowledge. I also confirm that I
meet the eligibility requirements for the Board or Commission to which I am
applying.
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Sent: 7/29/2025 5:45:39 PM
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distributed for the public. Specific attention should be directed to the possible
conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City
Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. 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.
General Eligibility Requirements for All Boards and Commissions
• Residency within the corporate city limits
• Minimum age of 18
• Can not be employed by the City of Dubuque
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply to certain boards and commissions.
Please refer to the specific Board or Commission details for more information
Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic
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Select the Board, Civil Service Commission
Commission, or
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Street Address:
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Randall Ludowitz
Ran -Dell Lou -Dough -Wits
867 Barbaralee
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apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or
commission.
Zip Code: 52003
Preferred Phone (563) 663-1770
Number:
Email
Rludy2002@aol.com
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Other:
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No
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City Life Program
Life program?
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Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed
Have you served
No
on a Board,
Commission, or
Committee
before?
If yes, which?
Field not completed.
Why are you
I had many interactions with Civil Service when I served as a Union
interested in
Steward.
applying for this
Board or
Commission?
Describe your I was a Union Steward with the City of Dubuque and was present for
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experiences
(professional,
personal, or
volunteer), skills,
and /or education
that have
prepared you for
service on this
Board or
Commission?
Share your
experience
working in
diverse
environments:
List two
professional
references:
(Examples:
employer,
coworker, client,
vendor, mentor,
volunteer
organizer, etc.))
many meetings with Civil Service in matters of grievances and
contracts
I worked for the City for over 30 years and delt with lots of diverse
employees and citizens. I volunteer at the Veterans Freedom Center.
I give rides for Duride. And Volunteer at Hospice of Dubuque.
Kevin Saylor 563 542 5489. Kevin was the Business agent with
Teamsters local 421.
Al Rowell 563 542-6512 Al is President of the Veterans Freedom
Center
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completed the application to the best of my knowledge. I also confirm that I
meet the eligibility requirements for the Board or Commission to which I am
applying.
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Sent: 7/29/2025 7:03:07 AM
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distributed for the public. Specific attention should be directed to the possible
conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City
Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. 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.
General Eligibility Requirements for All Boards and Commissions
• Residency within the corporate city limits
• Minimum age of 18
• Can not be employed by the City of Dubuque
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply to certain boards and commissions.
Please refer to the specific Board or Commission details for more information
Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic
information below
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Select the Board, Civil Service Commission
Commission, or
Committee
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Name:
Pronunciation:
Street Address:
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Dubuque city
Brian J Neises
Nice -es
1841 Phyllrich Dr.
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limits to
apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or
commission.
Zip Code: 52002
Preferred Phone 5633132466
Number:
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Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served No
on a Board,
Commission, or
Committee
before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Why are you I just moved back to Dubuque from Asbury and would like to be
interested in involved in supporting city.
applying for this
Board or
Commission?
Describe your I currently am a program manager at Goodwill and former Dubuque
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experiences
teacher. I have a masters degree and have served in many volunteer
(professional,
positions from volunteer firefighter and EMT to teachers union and
personal, or
executive board. I volunteered with Bridges out of Poverty at
volunteer), skills,
Prescott. I am currently the Chaplain of the Dubuque Moose Lodge.
and /or education
that have
prepared you for
service on this
Board or
Commission?
Share your
I dedicated 15 years to Dubuque Schools starting at Central
experience
Altrrnative High School and ending at Lincoln Elementary. Both were
working in
tough schools with a variety of student backgrounds and socio
diverse
economic levels.
environments:
List two Randy Rennison 581-3227, oldest living friend
professional Brad Cavanaugh, friend and fellow volunteer at Bridges out of
references: Poverty
(Examples:
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coworker, client,
vendor, mentor,
volunteer
organizer, etc.))
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completed the application to the best of my knowledge. I also confirm that I
meet the eligibility requirements for the Board or Commission to which I am
applying.
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Sent: 7/29/2025 8:03:06 AM
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distributed for the public. Specific attention should be directed to the possible
conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City
Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. 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.
General Eligibility Requirements for All Boards and Commissions
• Residency within the corporate city limits
• Minimum age of 18
• Can not be employed by the City of Dubuque
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply to certain boards and commissions.
Please refer to the specific Board or Commission details for more information
Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic
information below
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Select the Board, Civil Service Commission
Commission, or
Committee
applying for:
Name:
Pronunciation
Street Address:
You must live
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Darcy VanOstrand
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1222 Lincoln Ave
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board or
commission.
Zip Code:
52001
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563-564-6232
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I want to be more involved
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Commission?
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experiences
(professional,
personal, or
volunteer), skills,
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Commission?
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organizer, etc.))
years. I feel I could be an asset
In my job I have had to work with people from many different
backgrounds and ages
Cheryl Bybee (309) 230-8640-client
Katrina Wilberding (563) 580-7357-client
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