Boards and Commission Application Review-Airport CommissionCopyrighted
September 2, 2025
City of Dubuque BOARDS/COMMISSIONS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Application Review
SUMMARY: Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding
their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions.
Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council
meeting.
Airport Commission
One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2029 (Expiring term
of Kutz-Weber)
Applicant:
Mariann Kurtz -Weber, 955 Prince Phillip Dr.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Overview sheet
2. Airport Commission Applicant
3. Details and Openings
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For the Council Meeting on,
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Airport Commission
One, 4-Year term through September 14, 2029 (Expiring term of Kutz-Weber)
Applicant:
Mariann Kurtz -Weber, 955 Prince Phillip Dr.
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CHAPTER 4
AIRPORT COMMISSION
SECTION:
12-4-1: Commission Created
12-4-2: Purpose
12-4-3: Internal Organization And Rules
12-4-4: Procedures For Operation
12-4-5: Membership
12-4-6: Oath
12-4-7: Terms
12-4-8: Vacancies
12-4-9: Officers; Organization
12-4-10: Meetings
12-4-11: Compensation
12-4-12: Removal
12-4-13: Powers
12-4-14: Annual Report
12-4-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the airport commission. (Ord. 51-14, 8-4-2014)
12-4-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to manage, control, and operate the Dubuque Regional Airport. (Ord. 51-14, 8-4-2014)
12-4-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission shall promulgate and put in force such rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary and appropriate
for the order, operation, management, control and supervision of the Dubuque Regional Airport. (Ord. 51-14, 8-4-2014)
12-4-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its
operations, except where the policies are in conflict with the regulations of the federal aviation administration, the
transportation security administration, or the Iowa department of transportation. (Ord. 51-14, 8-4-2014)
12-4-5: MEMBERSHIP:
The commission comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council. (Ord. 51-14, 8-4-2014; amd. Ord. 20-
24, 6-17-2024)
12-4-6: 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. 51-14, 8-4-
2014; amd. Ord. 20-24, 6-17-2024)
12-4-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is four (4) years or until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. (Ord. 51-
14, 8-4-2014)
12-4-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 51-14, 8-4-2014)
12-4-9: 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 commissioner. The commission must fill a vacancy among its
officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. (Ord. 51-14, 8-4-2014)
12-4-10: MEETINGS:
A. Meetings: Meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the commissioners.
B. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa open meetings law.
C. Attendance:
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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.
D. 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.
E. Quorum: Three (3) members of the commission 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.
51-14, 8-4-2014; amd. Ord. 20-24, 6-17-2024)
12-4-11: 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. 51-14, 8-4-2014)
12-4-12: REMOVAL:
The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public hearing. (Ord. 51-14, 8-4-
2014)
12-4-13: POWERS:
A. The commission has all of the powers in relation to airports granted to cities and counties under state law, except
powers to sell the airport.
B. All funds derived from taxation or otherwise for airport purposes are under the control of the commission for the
purposes of management, operation, and control of the airport and must be deposited with the director of finance and
budget to the credit of the commission and must be disbursed only on the written warrant or order of the commission
including the payment of all indebtedness arising from the acquisition and construction of airports and the maintenance,
operation, and extension thereof. (Ord. 51-14, 8-4-2014; amd. Ord. 3-20, 1-21-2020)
12-4-14: ANNUAL REPORT:
An annual report will be prepared, submitted, and distributed in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 330. (Ord. 51-14, 8-4-
2014)
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From: noreply_@civicpIus.com
To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Temwa Phiri; Todd Dalsing; Cheryl Sheldon;.
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Sent: 8/4/2025 10:58:52 AM
This sender is trusted.
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, Airport Commission
Commission, or
Committee
applying for:
Name: Mariann Kurtz Weber
Pronunciation: Please note that my last name is Weber, not Kurtz Weber, although I
introduce myself with the full name
Street Address: 955 Prince Phillip Drive
You must live
within the
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Dubuque city
limits to
apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or
commission.
Zip Code:
Preferred Phone
Number:
Email
Address(es):
52003
202-247-7836
mkurtzweber@gmail.com
How did you hear Through a Friend, 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?
Are you currently
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
Field not completed.
No
Field not completed.
Yes
If yes, which? DBQ Air Board of Directors
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, Board Member
Member and Past President of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Board of Directors,
Have you served Yes
on a Board,
Commission, or
Committee
before?
If yes, which? Airport Commission
Why are you Commercial air service is essential to the economic growth and
interested in sustainability of Dubuque. I have served as an Airport Commissioner
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applying for this
for two terms, and am a Board Member of DBQ Air, an entity focused
Board or
on sustainable commercial air service to Dubuque. I contribute the
Commission?
perspective of a frequent business traveler to the Commission, as
was a "road warrior" for nearly a decade, flying out of and into
Dubuque bi-monthly for professional purposes.
Describe your
I am a frequent traveler for business and leisure purposes. I have
experiences
traveled on a variety of airlines and through a variety of airports of all
(professional,
sizes around the world as my career in international development
personal, or
has taken me to more than 50 countries. I hold a master's degree in
volunteer), skills,
Management and have led business divisions with multi -million dollar
and /or education
budgets. This experience is directly applicable to planning,
that have
budgeting, marketing, and contract negotiations performed by the
prepared you for
Airport Commission. accountabilities, etc, .
service on this
Board or
Commission?
Share your
I lived abroad for 10 years, based in Poland, then in Bosnia and
experience
Herzegovina. In DC, I managed teams that included staff from more
working in
than 10 different nationalities with varied cultural and religious
diverse
backgrounds.
environments:
List two Todd Dalsing, Dubuque Regional Airport Director, 563-589-4233.
professional Todd reports to the Airport Commission, and I serve as the vice -chair
references: of the Commission.
(Examples:
employer, Doug Brotherton, 563-580-4443. Fellow Airport Commissioner; Co -
coworker, client, volunteer for the Dubuque YMCA Dolphins Swim Team
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 Mariann Kurtz Weber
your name here
as electronic
verification):
Date: 8-4-2025
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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
Open
Open
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. Matthew Mauss 3/25/28
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
City ZAC Rep. Richard Russell 7/1/27
City ZAC Rep. Pat Norton 7/1/28
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
Nathan
Wardle
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
8/17/28
Public Member 4
Open
Open
8/17/27
Public Member 5
Open
Open
8/17/27
Public Member 6
Open
Open
8/17/28
Public Member 7
Julietta
Scott
8/17/26
Public Member 8
Rick
Baumhover
8/17/28
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 Thur..(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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