Boards and Commission Appointments_Building Code Advisory and Appeal Board and Housing CommissionCopyrighted
August 18, 2025
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.
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.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Overview sheet
2. Building Code Advisory and Appeal Board Applicant
3. Housing Commission Applicants
4. Details and Openings
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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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14-1A-6: BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEAL BOARD:
A. Board Created: There is hereby created the building code advisory and appeal board.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to review proposed code adoptions and amendments for recommendation to the
city council and to serve as an appeal body for the decisions of the code official.
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 seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
2. Special experience and training qualifications:
a. One member must be a residential construction professional.
b. One member must be a commercial construction professional.
c. One member must be an electrical construction professional.
d. One member must be a plumbing construction professional.
e. One member must be a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) construction professional.
f. Two (2) multi -disciplinary representatives, which could be an architect, engineer, building designer, or general
construction professional.
3. Alternates: Alternate representatives shall be appointed for the residential construction professional, commercial
construction professional, electrical construction professional, plumbing construction professional, and HVAC construction
professional positions and shall be called upon to participate in the event of a conflict of interest or unavailability of the
primary appointee.
F. Oath: Each person, upon appointment to the board, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the board
following the 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 (1) year. The code official or the code official's designee shall serve as 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. Regular Meetings: The board must meet upon call of the Chairperson, the City Manager, or the City Manager's
designee.
2. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the
members.
3. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
4. Appeals: 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, at stated periodic meetings, or at the written request of a majority of the members.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Quorum: Four (4) 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
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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 review proposed code adoptions and amendments for recommendation to the City Council.
2. To serve as an appeal body for the decisions of the Code official based upon the codes adopted by the City under
Title 14 of this code.
3. When hearing an appeal:
a. The board may reverse or modify a decision of the code official only upon finding that:
(1) The true intent of the applicable code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted
by the Code official; or
(2) The provisions of the applicable code do not fully apply; or
(3) An equal or better form of construction has been proposed and is appropriate.
b. The board shall require sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that an equal or better
form of construction is appropriate.
c. In order to make a finding that an equal or better form of construction is appropriate the board must find the
proposed material or method of construction is satisfactory for the use intented and complies with the provisions of this
Code, and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed by
this Code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, durability, fire resistance, and safety.
d. All appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures specified in this Code.
e. The board shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this Code nor shall
the board be empowered to waive requirements of this Code.
N. Application For Appeal:
1. Any person affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this Code shall have the right
to appeal, provided a written application for appeal is filed within twenty (20) days after the decision, notice, or order was
served.
2. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted
thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equal or better form of
construction is proposed. The board may find a proposed form of construction to be equal or better.
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 or the appellant may request a postponement of a hearing 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. 21-16,
6-6-2016, eff. 7-1-2016; amd. Ord. 44-20, 12-7-2020; Ord. 25-24, 6-17-2024)
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Noel;.
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Sent: 7/22/2025 2:23:42 PM
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Board/Commission Application Form
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
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
Personal Information
Select the Board, Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board
Commission, or
Committee
applying for:
Please identify Multidisciplinary Representatives, a Building Designer
which opening on
the Building Code
Advisory and
Appeals Board
your
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qualifications
represent:
Name: Nathan Wardle
Pronunciation:
Nay -than War -dull
Street Address:
2725 Pleasant View Drive
You must live
Apt 202
within the
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dubuque city
limits to
apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or
commission.
Zip Code: 52807
Preferred Phone 5636908372
Number:
Email nathanw682@gmail.com
Address(es):
How did you hear City of Dubuque Website, Other:
about City of
Dubuque Boards
and
Commission?
If other, please
specify:
Have you
participated in the
City of Dubuque
City Life Program
Life program?
If so, when?
Recommendation - Christina Monk - FEH Design
Field not completed.
Are you currently No
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served No
on a Board,
Commission, or
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Committee
before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Why are you
I am a local designer at FEH Design on Main Street. I am interested
interested in
in building codes and becoming involved in my community. I feel also
applying for this
that this will provide great experience and networking opportunities
Board or
for me
Commission?
Describe your I have a bachelor's degree of architecture from Iowa State University;
experiences
there I also received a minor in historic preservation. as a design
(professional,
professional in the cities of Davenport and Dubuque I have been a
personal, or
part of multiple design teams working on construction documents for
volunteer), skills,
various building types and sizes following local and state building
and /or education
code requirements. I have particular experience in educational
that have
buildings, FEMA shelters, fire code, accessibility and sustainability.
prepared you for
service on this
Board or
Commission?
Share your
While working with FEH Design here in Dubuque, I have worked on
experience
a variety of projects including Holy Ghost Schools adaptive reuse
working in
design, many educational buildings in southern Wisconsin, and the
diverse
development of projects that impact the Main Street District of our
environments:
downtown. While in Davenport I worked on several projects in
conjunction with the State of Missouri on public and federal buildings.
List two Christina Monk - FEH Design - Supervisor - (563) 580 - 1115
professional Chris Wand - FEH Design - Mentor - (563) 599 - 6800
references:
(Examples:
employer,
coworker, client,
vendor, mentor,
volunteer
organizer, etc.))
Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that I have accurately and truthfully
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.
Signature (type
your name here
as electronic
verification):
Date:
Nathan R Wardle
7/22/25
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SECTION:
2-513-1: Commission Created
2-513-2: Purpose
2-513-3: Internal Organization And Rules
2-513-4: Procedures For Operation
2-513-5: Membership
2-513-6: Oath
2-513-7: Terms
2-513-8: Vacancies
2-513-9: Officers/Organization
2-513-10: Meetings
2-513-11: Compensation
2-513-12: Removal
2-513-13: Powers
2-513-14: Project Approval
2-513-15: 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)
2-5113-2: 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 Iowa Code. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-5113-4: 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
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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. 67-15, 10-
19-2015; Ord. 33-24, 6-17-2024)
2-5113-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified.
The terms of the cross representative appointees to the community development advisory commission and the long range
planning advisory commission must coincide with their terms on the housing commission. (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)
2-56-9: 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 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: 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)
2-5113-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other
expenses while on official commission business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget.
(Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-5113-12: 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;
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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)
2-5113-14: PROJECT APPROVAL:
Any proposed low rent housing project is subject to the approval of the city council and any project requiring a referendum as
provided in the Iowa Code must be submitted to the voters of the city in accordance with the Iowa Code. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-
2015)
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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To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Temwa Phiri; Alexis Steger; Gina Hodgson;.
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Sent: 7/20/2025 3:49:06 PM
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Board/Commission Application Form
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
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
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: RICK BAUMHOVER
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Pronunciation: Field not completed.
Street Address: 601 garfield avenue, apartment 103
You must live
within the
Dubuque city
limits to
apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or
commission.
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone
5634951444
Number:
Email
dbghawk@yahoo.com
Address(es):
How did you hear
City of Dubuque Website, City of Dubuque Social Media, Through a
about City of
Friend
Dubuque Boards
and
Commission?
If other, please
Field not completed.
specify:
Have you
No
participated in the
City of Dubuque
City Life Program
Life program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Are you currently Yes
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? housing commission, housing trust fund advisory committee and
equity -human rights commission
Have you served Yes
on a Board,
Commission, or
Committee
before?
If yes, which? housing commission, housing trust fund advisory committee and
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Why are you
interested in
applying for this
Board or
Commission?
Describe your
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.))
equity -human rights commission and cable tv commission.
i have served on this commission for a very long time and feel that i
make a great contribution and i would like to continue
been a member of this commission for years and others and feel that
i contribute very well and i love my city of dubuque and wish to give
back however i can
i work excellent with others and i am 100% welcome to people from
all backgrounds whatever they may be
Dawn Potter, 563-599-4077, landlord and very good friend for 25
years
Jeff Lenhart, 563--880-1042, staff at the dubuque mission and
personal friend
Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that I have accurately and truthfully
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.
Signature (type
your name here
as electronic
verification):
Rick j Baumhover
Date: July 20, 2025
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Board/Commission Application Form
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
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
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: Rick Merfeld
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Pronunciation: Field not completed.
Street Address: 2718 Andrew Ct
You must live
within the
Dubuque city
limits to
apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or
commission.
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone 563.580.0355
Number:
Email Execdir@svdpdubuqueiowa.org
Address(es):
How did you hear Other:
about City of
Dubuque Boards
and
Commission?
If other, please Currently finishing my first 3-year term on the Housing Commission.
specify: I'm the current chairperson.
Have you No
participated in the
City of Dubuque
City Life Program
Life program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Are you currently Yes
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Housing Commission
Have you served Yes
on a Board,
Commission, or
Committee
before?
If yes, which? Current member of the Housing Commission
Why are you I've appreciated my first three years of service and would like to
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interested in
applying for this
Board or
Commission?
Describe your
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.))
continue on the Housing Commission. There is great value in being
part of this important commission.
I have experience in higher education housing operations and am
the current executive director for St. Vincent de Paul.
In my role with SVDP, I regularly interact with and service persons
from a great diversity of backgrounds and experiences.
Joanne Tobin, 563.590.4156, Board Treasurer, SVdP
Ross Janes, Housing Commission Member, 563.580.6578
Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that I have accurately and truthfully
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.
Signature (type Rick Merfeld
your name here
as electronic
verification):
Date: 7/18/2025
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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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