Board and Commission Appointments Copyrighted
April 20, 2026
City of Dubuque BOARDS/COMMISSIONS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Board and Commission Appointments
SUMMARY: Appointments to the Following Commission to be Made at
this Meeting.
Housing Commission
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2027 (Vacant term of
Wall)
Applicant:
Cathy Mauk Dickens, 431 Alpine St.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Overview Sheet
2. Details and Opening
3. Housing Commission Applicant
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For the Council Meeting on,
Monday, April 20, 2026
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Housing Commission
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2027 (Vacant term of Wall)
Applicant:
Cathy Mauk Dickens, 431 Alpine St.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
X/X/26 Indicates openings within 2026 Open Indicates Current Opening
AIRPORT COMMISSION CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION
4 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Tue.,4 p.m., Airport Conf. Room 3 Yr.Term- Meets on Call., Varied locations
Public Member 1 Ron Vaughn 9/14/29 Public Member 1 Pauline Maloney 7/1/26
Public Member 2 Mariann Kurtz Weber 9/14/29 Public Member 2 Georgina Guerrero 7/1/26
Public Member 3 Michael Phillips 9/14/26 Public Member 3 Ronald Tigges 7/1/26
Public Member 4 Robert Blocker 9/14/26 Public Member 4 Tom Eckermann 7/1/27
Public Member 5 Bob Woodward 9/14/28 Public Member 5 Jennifer Tigges 7/1/27
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT.AUTHORITY
5 Yr.Term-Meets on Call 4 Yr.term-Meets Quarterly
City ZBA Rep. Rena Stierman 3/25/27 Public Member 1 Rachel Boeke 7/16/28
City ZBA Rep. Matthew Mauss 3/25/28 Public Member 2 William Hindricks 7/16/28
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
6 Yr.Term- Meets on Call 3 Yr.Term-Meets last Mon.of every third month, 3:30 p.m., Five Flags
City ZAC Rep. Richard Russell 7/1/27 Public Member 1 Alan Schumacher 6/29/27
City ZAC Rep. Pat Norton 7/1/28 Public Member 2 Mc Kenzie Blau 6/29/28
Public Member 3 Colleen Myers 6/29/28
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION Public Member 4 Bryce Parks 6/29/27
3 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Tue., 3:30 p.m., MFC or Varied locations Public Member 5 Sara Tandy 6/29/28
Public Member 1 Addison Aronson 6/30/27
Public Member 2 Nick Halder 6/30/28 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Public Member 3 Gail Chavenelle 6/30/27 4 Year Term-Meets 2nd Wed.,4:15 p.m., City Hall
Arts Rep. 1 Shirley Davis-Orwoll 6/30/28 Public Member 1 Randall Ludowitz 4/6/30
Arts Rep.2 Doug Donald 6/30/26 Public Member 2 Carla Heathcote 4/6/28
Arts Rep.3 David Barba 6/30/26 Public Member 3 Miquel Jackson 4/6/29
Arts Rep.4 Open Open 6/30/28 Public Member 4 Julie Bockenstedt 4/6/27
Public Member 5 Otto Krueger 4/6/27
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr.Term-Meets on Call; 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Altn. Commercial Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 3 Yr.Term-Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing
Altn. Electrical Construct Pro 1 Adam Brown 1/1/27 Housing Commission Rep. 1 Renee Kehoe 8/17/27
Altn. HVAC Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 Low/Moderate Income Rep. 1 Talma Brown 2/15/29
Altn. Plumbing Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 Low/Moderate Income Rep.2 Dale Campbell Jr. 2/15/27
Altn. Residential Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 Low/Moderate Income Rep. 3 Gabriel Mozena 2/15/27
Commercial Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 Low/Moderate Income Rep.4 Open Open 2/15/28
Electrical Construct Pro 1 Thomas Townsend 1/1/27 Public Member 1 Open Open 2/15/27
HVAC Construct Pro 1 Corey Valaskey 1/1/27 Public Member 2 Dean Boles 2/15/28
Multidisciplinary Rep. 1 Michael Shimkus 1/1/27 Public Member 3 Michelle Hinke 2/15/28
Multidisciplinary Rep. 2 Nathan Wardle 1/1/27 Public Member 4 Open Open 2/15/29
Plumbing Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27
Residential Construct Pro 1 Open Open 1/1/27 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term-Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Architect At-Large 1 Christina Monk 7/1/26
4 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Thur.,4 p.m., Library Cathedral District 1 Open Open 7/1/26
Public Member 1 Andrew Bland 7/1/26 Jackson Park District 1 Janice Esser 7/1/28
Public Member 2 A.Alanda Gregory 7/1/26 Langworthy District 1 Chad Witthoeft 7/1/26
Public Member 3 Victor Lieberman 7/1/27 Old Main District 1 Open Open 7/1/27
Public Member 4 Pam Mullin 7/1/27 Public Member 1 Heidi Pettitt 7/1/27
Public Member 5 Diann Guns 7/1/28 Public Member 2 Bill Doyle 7/1/27
Public Member 6 Christina Monk 7/1/28 Public Member 3 Tim Gau 7/1/27
Public Member 7 Jessica Connery 7/1/29 West 11th District 1 Rick Stuter 7/1/28
Interim District Rep. 1 NA NA NA
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HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3-Yr.Term-Meets on Call,4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. 3 Yr.Term-Meets 2nd Tues.,4:30 p.m. MFC/Varied locations
Public Member 1 Mary Gotz 1/1/27 Public Member 1 Robin Kennicker 6/30/26
Public Member 2 Luke Hoffmann 1/1/27 Public Member 2 Ron Axtell 6/30/26
Public Member 3 Cole Hansen 1/1/27 Public Member 3 Jessica Ochoa 6/30/26
Public Member 4 Lynn Sutton 1/1/27 Public Member 4 Jennifer Tigges 6/30/27
Public Member 5 Jeff Lenhart 1/1/27 Public Member 5 Lori 011endick 6/30/28
Public Member 6 Josh Jorgenson 6/30/28
HOUSING COMMISSION Public Member 7 Jason Henkel 6/30/28
3 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Tues. (Jan,Aril, July, Oct),4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Public Member 1 Renee Kehoe 8/17/27 RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
Public Member 2 Ross Janes 8/17/27 3 Yr.Term-Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m., Jule Op. &Train. Center
Public Member 3 Rick Merfeld 8/17/28 Commission Cross Rep. 1 Open Open 7/16/27
Public Member 4 Open Open 8/17/27 Commission Cross Rep.2 Robin Kennicker 6/30/26
Public Member 5 Open Open 8/17/27 Commission Cross Rep.3 Open Open 2/15/25
Public Member 6 Wyatt Pierce 8/17/28 Public Member 1 Lucas Delaney 7/1/28
Public Member 7 Open Open 8/17/26 Public Member 2 Nolan Bielinski 7/1/27
Public Member 8 Rick Baumhover 8/17/28 Public Member 3 David Mc Dermott 7/1/26
Public Member 9 Amy Eudaley 8/17/26 Public Member 4 Lalith Jayawickrama 7/1/26
Section 8 Rep. 1 Open Open 8/17/27 Public Member 5 Rachel Schmidt Boeke 7/1/27
Public Member 6 Jacob Kohlhaas 7/1/28
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term-Meets 2nd Tus.4:30 p.m., MFC Conf. room 2 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
Public Member 1 Rick Baumhover 1/1/28 3 Yr.Term-Meets bi-monthly Sept.to May, 2nd Thur.
Public Member 2 Erin Beatty 1/1/29 Intermodal Transit Station
Public Member 3 Courtney Engevold 1/1/29 Public Member 1 Alex Kruse 7/30/28
Public Member 4 Juan Montgomery 1/1/29 Public Member 2 Talma Brown 7/30/26
Public Member 5 Nikkole Nutter 1/1/27 Public Member 3 Greg Orwoll 7/30/26
Public Member 6 DeLano Cain-Watson 1/1/27 Public Member 4 Dora Serna 7/30/26
Public Member 7 Traci Phillipson 1/1/28 Public Member 5 Katie Bailey 7/30/27
Public Member 8 David Heiar 1/1/27
Public Member 9 Michaela Freiburger 1/1/28 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term-Meets 1st Wed.,6:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
INVESTMENT AND CASH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT Public Member 1 Matthew Mulligan 7/1/28
ADVISORY COMMISSION Public Member 2 Martha Christ 7/1/26
3 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Thur.(Jan., April, July, Oct.)3 p.m., City Hall Public Member 3 Carrie Lohrmann 7/1/26
Public Member 1 Daniel Garza 7/1/26 Public Member 4 Teri Zuccaro 7/1/26
Public Member 2 Molly Valaskey 7/1/27 Public Member 5 Richard Russell 7/1/27
Public Member 3 Lucian Paucean 7/1/27 Public Member 6 Troy Froistad 7/1/27
Public Member 4 Daniel Scott 7/1/28 Public Member 7 Pat Norton 7/1/28
Public Member 5 Gary Ruden 7/1/28
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM. 5 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Thur.,5:30 p.m. Fed. Bldg.
3 Yr.Term-Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Public Member 1 Gwen Kosel 3/25/29
Housing Commission Rep. 1 Open Open 8/17/26 Public Member 2 Keith Ahlvin 3/25/30
Public Member 1 Mark Ward 7/1/26 Public Member 3 Ben Loeffelholz 3/25/31
Public Member 2 Michael Rabagia 7/1/26 Public Member 4 Rena Stierman 3/25/27
Public Member 3 Aaron Miller 7/1/27 Public Member 5 Matthew Mauss 3/25/28
Public Member 4 Beth McGrath 7/1/27
Public Member 5 Rebecca Bruce 7/1/28
Public Member 6 Parker Scott 7/1/28
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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
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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)
2-5B-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)
2-56-9: 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 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)
2-5B-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 subsection2-5B-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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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)
2-5B-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)
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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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
• Newly appointed Board or Commissionmembers must complete a State-
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90 days of taking their Oath of Office
NOTE: Additional requirements may apply to certain boards and commissions.
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qualifications
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Name: Cathy F. Mauk Dickens
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Street Address: 431 Alpine Street
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commission.
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone 4439937900
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Committee
before?
If yes, which? Housing Commission
Why are you I am interested in renewing. I am currently a member of the Housing
interested in Commission and need to renew.
applying for this
Board or
Commission?
Describe your I currently serve on the commission; I'm a professional realtor and
experiences landlord. Keeping up on the city/state/federal housing policies,
(professional, issues, etc. has always helped me explain different options for my
personal, or clients and my community. I wish to make a difference in my
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Date: 03/12/2026
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