Boards and Commission Applicant Review Copyrighted
August 7, 2017
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Applicant 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.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through June 30, 2019 (Vacant term of
Bratcher)
Applicants:
Ali Levasseur, 1318 Jackson St.
Amy Ressler, 1505 Fairview PI.
Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board
One, 3-year term through August 1, 2020 (Expiring term of
Swift)
Applicant:
Thomas Swift, 1875 Admiral St. (Qualifies for Commercial
Contractor)
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-year term through July 1, 2018 (Vacant term of
Terry)
Applicant:
Stefanie-Candace Jenaman, 250 West 6th St. (Qualifies for
At-Large)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total;currently 6 males/2 females
Housing Board of Appeals
One, 3-year term through January 11 , 2018 (Vacant term of
Schaub)
Applicant:
Christoffer Lammer-Heindel, 1145 Mt Pleasant St.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
8-7-17 Boards Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Applicants
Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board Applicant Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Housing Board of Appeals Applicant Supporting Documentation
8-7-17 Vacancies Supporting Documentation
8-7-17 Latest listings Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Law Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation
VACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Monday, August 7, 2017
6:00 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 360 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through June 30, 2019 (Vacant term of Bratcher)
Applicants:
Ali Levasseur, 1318 Jackson St.
Amy Ressler, 1505 Fairview PI.
Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board
One, 3-year term through August 1 , 2020 (Expiring term of Swift)
Applicant:
Thomas Swift, 1875 Admiral St. (Qualifies for Commercial Contractor)
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-year term through July 1 , 2018 (Vacant term of Terry)
Applicant:
Stefanie-Candace Jenaman, 250 West 6th St. (Qualifies for At-Large)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 6 males/2 females
Housing Board of Appeals
One, 3-year term through January 11 , 2018 (Vacant term of Schaub)
Applicant:
Christoffer Lammer-Heindel, 1145 Mt Pleasant St.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through February 15, 2020 (Vacant term of Blok)
Applicant:
Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd. (Qualifies as Low to Moderate Income
Representative)
Housing Commission
One, 3-year term through August 17, 2018 (Vacant term of Kedley)
Applicant:
Shane Hoeper, 252 N Grandview Ave
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Library Board of Trustees
One, 4-year term through July 1 , 2021 (Expiring term of Willis)
One, 4-year term through July 1 , 2018 (Vacant term of Trotter)
One, 4-year term through July 1 , 2019 (Vacant term of Weiss)
Applicants:
Greg Gorton, 1295 Prairie St.
Rosemary Kramer, 2554 Rosewood Dr.
Pam Mullin, 2050 Mullen Rd.
Ann Pelelo, 2125 Simpson St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/2 females
Chapter 8
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
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2-8-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
2-8-2: PURPOSE: I
The purpose of the commission is to build the community through arts and cultural
programs by developing visibility, funding, audiences, information, and partnerships. j
The commission plans, promotes, and encourages programs to further public
awareness of, accessibility to, participation in, and support for the artistic and cultural
development of the city and makes recommendations to the city council regarding the j
establishment of arts and cultural policies and programs, the expenditure of budgeted
funds on arts and cultural activities, and the implementation of programs.
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2-8-3: 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 of
Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
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2-8-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the
city govern the commission in all its operations. h
2-8-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
B. Special Qualifications:
1. Four (4) members must have significant knowledge and demonstrate interest
in one or more areas of the arts including music, dance, literature, visual arts,
theater, folk arts, media arts, design, or arts education.
2. Two (2) members must be from the business and professional community, one
(1) of whom lives or works in the cultural and entertainment district.
3. One (1) member must be at-large who lives or works outside the cultural and
entertainment district.
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2-8-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an
oath of office at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or
reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the �I
commission.
2-8-7: TERMS: j1
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified.
2-8-8: VACANCIES: !i
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. I!
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2-8-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION: j
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice-chairperson, each to
serve a term of one (1) 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.
2-8-10: MEETINGS:
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A. Regular Meetings: The commission must meet on the fourth (4t") Tuesday of each
month.
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 each meeting, or by
the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
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F. Quorum: Four (4) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting is necessary j
for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
2-8-11: COMPENSATION: j
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.
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2-8-12: REMOVAL:
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Except as provided in 2-8-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for l
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2-8-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: h
A. To promote, educate, and create awareness for arts and cultural activities;
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B. To develop and increase the market for arts and cultural activities;
C. To facilitate and convene partnerships for arts and cultural activities;
D. To develop funding options and allocate budgeted funding for arts and cultural
activities;
E. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to the
arts and cultural environment;
F. To make recommendations to the city council on the allocation of budgeted
city funding for arts programs and services;
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G. To recommend applications and solicitations for grants, gifts, and donations
from individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies, both private and public, for
any purpose consistent with the purposes of the commission;
H. To make recommendations regarding city sponsorship of public programs to
further the development of public awareness of and accessibility to arts and
culture programs and activities;
I. To work with area organizations on broad community issues in which a cultural
perspective is relevant and desirable; and
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J. To engage in comprehensive planning for the cultural development of the city.
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2-8-14: COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES:
The commission cooperates with other arts and culture groups interested in the
promotion and implementation of arts and cultural activities which are in the best I
interest of the city.
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2-8-15: SOLICITATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS: {
The commission may solicit and otherwise accept donations and gifts of money,
personal and real property, and personal services on behalf of the city. All such j
donations and gifts received become the property of the city for the general use or
support of arts and cultural programs as determined by the city council unless such
items have been designated by the donor for specific purposes.
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From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: July 7, 2017 3:51 PM
To: Kevin Firnstahl;Trish Gleason; Kevin Firnstahl; Debra Alleyne; Maurice Jones
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Please complete the online form below (please note, applicants must live within the
Dubuque city limits)
Personal Information
Select the Board, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission i!
Commission, or
Committee applying for:
Please select which Arts Rep
vacancy you are applying
for on the Arts and
Cultural Affairs
Commission:
Gender(Some City Female
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subject to the gender
balance requirment in
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Iowa Code Section
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69.16A)
Name: Ali Levasseur
Home Address (include 1318 Jackson St, Dubuque IA 52001
Zip Code) PLEASE
NOTE: you must live
within the Dubuque city
limits to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque board or
commission
Home Phone Number: 307-630-9447
Business Name and Five Flags Center 405 Main St Dubuque, IA 52001
Address:
Business Phone Number. 563-589-4375
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Occupation. Events Manager
Position with Company Events Manager/Admin Support I�
Email Address: Alevasseur@fiveflagscenter.com
Experience or education I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with focus on Painting y
which qualifies you for and Sculpture. For the past nine years, I have been an active
this board or commission: member of the arts community. My volunteer work in the
community includes the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society,
Voices from the Warehouse District, Fall into Art, Carnegie
Stout Library Art Subcommittee, and the Julien Dubuque
International Film Festival. Professionally my experience as
event manager at the Five Flags Center centers on performing
arts and the different segments of culture within the Dubuque
Community.
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What contributions can As a young professional Dubuque transplant with personal and
you make or state reason professional interests in many artistic disciplines, I bring new II
for applying? ideas and new perspective to the commission. I attended many j
of the Arts Master Plan sessions with consultants and want to
implement the plan with community members. My work with
Inclusive Dubuque and ICC training from City Human Rights
department helps me to put things through an inclusive lens
when discussing programs and ideas.
List two reference with Geri Shafer Arts Management Consultant Dubuque, IA Office
names and addresses: 563-557-1883 Cell 563-581-7065 Email
gereneshafer@aol.com Julie Steffen Self-service Platform
Manager, Marketing Operations Prudential Retirement Office {
563-585-6774 Cell 563-590-5214 Email
Julie.steffen@prudential.com
Are you currently serving Yes
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Committees?
If yes, which? Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, Inclusive Dubuque Arts
and Culture sector group
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, Voices from the
Warehouse, Dubuque Main Street Fall into Art, Carnegie Stout
Library Art Subcommittee, Inclusive Dubuque Arts and Culture
sector group
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Competency Program?
If so, when? Feb-March 2017
Signature (type your Ali Levasseur
name here as electronic
verfication):
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From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: July 18, 2017 3:53 PM I
To: Kevin Firnstahl;Trish Gleason; Kevin Firnstahl; Debra Alleyne; Maurice Jones
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below (please note, applicants must live within the C
Dubuque city limits)
Personal Information
Select the Board, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying for:
Please select which Arts Rep
vacancy you are applying
for on the Arts and
Cultural Affairs
Commission:
Gender(Some City Female
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirment in
Iowa Code Section
69.16A)
Name: Carla M Heathcote
Home Address (include 2529 Stafford Street
Zip Code) PLEASE
NOTE: you must live
within the Dubuque city
limits to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque board or
commission
Home Phone Number: 563.583.0293
Business Name and Northeast Iowa Community College, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta,
Address: IA 52068
Business Phone Number: 563.556.5110 x438
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Occupation: Teacher
Position with Company Graphic Design Program Lead
Email Address: Cmheathcote@mchsi.com I
Experience or education Education: MFA Graphic Design, K-12 Art Teaching License,
which qualifies you for BA Art History Experience: Accomplished communication
this board or commission: design and advertising professional with extensive in-house
graphics production experience in both print and digital
formats. Effective design educator and mentor demonstrating
consistent success with students ages six to sixty. Dedicated to
cultivating student creativity, conceptual growth, technical
proficiency and professional preparation. In-depth experience
developing, leading, and refining an award-winning graphic
design program at the community college level.
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What contributions can I am interested in being civically active. As a dedicated arts
you make or state reason professional and advocate I would: Strive to maintain and
for applying? support the arts programs currently in place; Collaborate to
create unique, new initiatives and opportunities; Research new
funding sources to grow an even more robust arts culture
throughout Dubuque.
List two reference with Connie Twining, Outside the Lines Art Gallery, 11th and Main, j
names and addresses: DBQ, IA 52001; Cathy Goodman, Big Fish Creative, English
_.. Lane, DBQ, IA 52003
Are you currently serving No
on other Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? NICC Graphic Design Advisory Committee vp44
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes,which? Dubuquefest Art Fair Committee, Rocco Budda Exhibition
Committee, Iowa Community College Advertising + Design
Competition, NICC Graphic Design Advisory Committee
Have you participated in No
the City Life program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
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Have you participated in No
the Intercultural
Competency Program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Signature (type your Carla M Heathcote
name here as electronic
verfication):
Date: 07.18.17
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From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: July 28, 2017 11:08 PM
To: Kevin Firnstahl;Trish Gleason; Kevin Firnstahl; Debra Alleyne; Maurice Jones
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below (please note, applicants must live within the
Dubuque city limits) I
Personal Information
Select the Board, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Commission, or
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Committee applying for:
Please select which Arts Rep
vacancy you are applying
for on the Arts and
Cultural Affairs
Commission: ,
Gender(Some City Female
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirment in
Iowa Code Section
69.16A)
Name: Amy Ressler
Home Address (include 1505 Fairview PI, Dubuque IA 52001
Zip Code) PLEASE
NOTE: you must live
within the Dubuque city
limits to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque board or
commission
Home Phone Number: 5635425452
Business Name and Great Midwestern Educational Theatre Company
Address:
Business Phone Number: 563 542 5452
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Occupation: Theatre Director and Drama Educator
Position with Company Artistic & Managing Director
Email Address: amyressler@gmail.com
Experience or education B.A. in Drama from Clarke University M.F.A. in Educational p�
which qualifies you for Theatre from Arizona State University 25 years teaching and p
this board or commission: directing in professional and educational theatre Storyteller,
Playwright, Costumer, Immersive Theatre Practitioner
What contributions can I am very well acquainted with the arts and artists of Dubuque. j
you make or state reason I am especially interested in the many ways in which the arts
for applying? can help support diversity in this city as well as serving as a j
catalyst for economic development.
List two reference with Nicholas Bratcher at Nobratch@gmail.com Frank McClain at
names and addresses: director@thegrandoperahouse.com
Are you currently serving No
on other Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed. 41
Have you served on a No
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
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the City Life program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
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Have you participated in No
the Intercultural
Competency Program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Signature (type your Amy Ressler
name here as electronic
verfication):
Date: 07/27/2017
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Title 14
Chapter 1
BUILDING CODE AND ADVISORY APPEALS BOARD
Last Amended 7-5-17
A. Board Created: h
There is hereby created the Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board.
B. Purpose:
The purpose of the board is to determine the suitability of alternative building materials and
methods of building construction, to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of the
International Building Code, to advise the city council on all building construction regulations and j
procedures, and to serve as an appeal body for the decisions of the building official. I!
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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 of Ordinances 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. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
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3. Special Qualifications.
a. One (1) member must be an architect or engineer registered in the state of Iowa.
b. One (1) member must be a commercial contractor.
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c. One (1) member must be a journeyman carpenter.
d. One (1) member must be a residential contractor.
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e. One (1) member must be a representative of the public at-large.
f. Two (2) representatives must. have knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act
regulations to represent the interests of persons with disabilities.
F. Oath:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the board, must execute an oath of office
at the first meeting of the board following the appointment or reappointment 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.
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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 chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a member 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, secretary, or city
manager.
2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written
request of a majority of the members.
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3. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open h
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4. 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.
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b. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
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5. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the board must be f
filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by the next
regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
6. Quorum. For meetings where the agenda does not include the review of any Americans
with Disabilities Act issues, three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. For meetings where the agenda does include the review of any j
Americans with Disabilities Act issues, four (4) members of the board and at least one (1) of
the Americans with Disabilities Act representatives must be in attendance to constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members
present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
K. Compensation:
Members serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for
necessary travel and other expenses while on official board business within the limits
established in the city administrative policies and budget.
L. Removal:
The city council may remove any member for cause upon written charges and after a public
hearing.
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M. Powers.
The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the building official on any requirements
resulting from the enforcement of the building code may appeal from such decision to the
building code board and said board shall serve as an appeal board. In case the aggrieved
party is a member of said board, said member shall be disqualified as a member of the
board acting as an appeal board, until the person aggrieved has been heard and a decision
rendered.
The appeal must be made by the person aggrieved, giving written notice of such appeal to
the building official within twenty (20) days of receipt of decision from which the appeal is
taken. The building code board sitting as an appeal board shall meet not less than thirty(30)
nor more than ninety (90) days after receiving such notice and render a decision within five
(5) working days thereafter. Any interested party, including the building official, shall have
the right to present their case to the appeal board, whose decision shall be final unless
appealed to the district court as provided by law.
The board of appeals may reverse or modify a decision of the building official only on finding
that:
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a. The building official had incorrectly interpreted the provision of this code; or,
b. The decision of the building official creates an unnecessary hardship upon the j
appellant.
The board of appeals shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to
substantiate any claims made regarding the use of alternates.
All appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures specified in this
code.
On issues before the board involving the Americans with Disabilities Act the board may elect
to seek input from Americans with Disabilities Act advocates in the community. If the board
elects to seek input from Americans with Disabilities Act advocates in the community the
board shall consult with a minimum of two (2) individuals.
N. Limitations of Authority:
The board of appeals 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.
In so modifying or reversing such decision of the building official, the board of appeals may
authorize any alternate to the decision of the building official and the provisions, provided it finds
the proposed material or method of construction is satisfactory for the use intended 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.
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Dubuque
THE CITY OF
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on mattersof interest
0uour community and its future.
The City Clerk's Ofoe, City Hall, 50 West 13m Street, Dubuque, |A accepts applications for any Board and/or
Commission at any time,and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office.
At the appropriate regularly scheduled meohng, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and
applicants are encouraged to address the Council a\uUng their reasons for wanting to aome on this particular Board or
Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment h od or Commission
will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council'
DATE:
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: '
SOME BOARDS/COMMISSIONS HAVE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (i.e. economic re n. years cfexperience, residency,
education oradditional buard/Gommiosionrepresentation) | MEET SUCH REQUIREMENTS: NO
PLEASE LIST SUCH REOU|R&4ENTS: ^^~�
NAME: BUSINESS NAME:
ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS:
(City of Dubuque Residency Reqbired) CITY, STATE and ZIP: =4
CITY, STATE and ZIP:
BUSINESS PHONE:
HDK4EPH0NE: OCCUPATION:
POSITION WITH C0IrOANY:
E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES):
Some City Boards/Commissions are subject\othe gender balance requirement in Iowa Code ecti 69.16A:
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GENDER:
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD/COK4[N|SS|0N:
WHAT CONTRIBUTION.S-GA-4 STATE REASON FOR APPLYING:
LIST TWO REFERENCES:
NAME: ADDRESS:
NAME: ADDRESS:
Specific attention should bedirected to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the (
appropriate staff person orthe City's legal staff.Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: E NO If yes,Which?
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Have you served on a City Board or Commission before: *0 If yes,Which?
Have you participated in the City Life Program: YES NO <-- If so when:
Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency Program: YES NO If so When:
If questions, contact the City Cie s Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13 1h St., Dubuque, IA 52001, Phone 563-589-4120,
All names will be dropped from the list after a one-year period.
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16-10-1: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Amended 6-1-15
A. Commission Created: There is hereby created the Historic Preservation Commission.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the commission is to:
1. Promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public
through the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of districts, individually
designated historic properties, landmarks, and landmark sites of prehistoric,
historic, architectural, archeological, and cultural significance;
2. Safeguard the city's prehistoric, historic, aesthetic, architectural, archeological
and cultural heritage by preserving historic properties, districts, landmarks, and
landmark sites of historical, architectural, and cultural significance;
3. Stabilize and improve property values;
4. Foster civil pride in the legacy of beauty and achievements of the past;
5. Protect and enhance the city's attractions to tourists and visitors and the
support and stimulus to business thereby provided;
6. Strengthen the economy of the city; and
7. Promote the use of properties, districts, landmarks, and landmark sites of
prehistoric, historic, architectural, archeological, and cultural significance as sites
for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the city.
C. 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 of Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
V. rloceuures ]'o Operation a ion /-11 administrative,ive, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and
procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations.
E. Membership:
1. The Commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
2. Age Requirement. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
3. Special Qualifications.
a. One (1) resident from each designated historic preservation district,
including historic districts hereinafter established.
b. Four (4) at-large members.
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c. Each member must possess qualifications evidencing expertise or
interest in architecture, history, archeology, law, construction, building
rehabilitation, city planning, or conservation in general.
d. One (1) member must be a licensed architect.
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4. Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code
§69.16A, relating to gender balance, and Iowa Code §303.34, subsection 3,
relating to establishment of a commission to deal with matters involving areas of
historical significance.
F. Oath: Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must
execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the commission following the
appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first
meeting of the commission.
G. Terms: The term of office for a commissioner is three (3) years or until such G
commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified.
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H. Vacancies: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. In
the event that a vacancy occurs in a seat which requires that the appointee be a
resident of ,a historic preservation district and for which there is no application from a
qualified resident, the city council must appoint a tenth commissioner, which
appointment is temporary, and upon appointment of a qualified resident to the vacancy,
the temporary appointment terminates.
I. Officers/Organization: The commissioners must elect from its membership a
chairperson and vice chairperson, whose terms of office are fixed by bylaws adopted by
the commission. The chairperson presides over the meetings of the commission and
has the right to vote. The vice chairperson, in cases of absence or disability of the
chairperson, may perform the duties of the chairperson. The city manager must
designate a city employee to serve as secretary to the commission. The secretary must
keep a record of all resolutions, proceedings, and actions of the commission. I
J. Meetings:
1. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet at least three (3) times in a
calendar year to maintain Certified Local Government status.
2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the
written request of a majority of the commissioners.
3. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the
Iowa Open Meetings Law.
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4. Attendance.
a. 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.
b. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
5. 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
each meeting, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever
is later. j
6. Quorum. Five (5) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and
voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. j
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receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official jI
commission business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and
budget.
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L. Removal: The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written
charges and after a public hearing.
M. Powers: The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: 3
1. To promote and conduct educational and interpretive programs on historic u
properties within its jurisdiction.
2. To develop and adopt specific standards for review and design guidelines, in
addition to those set forth in section 16-10-7 of this chapter, for the alteration of
landmarks, landmark sites, individually designated historic properties and
property and structures within historic districts.
3. To adopt its own bylaws.
4. To identify, evaluate, register, manage and protect significant prehistoric and
historic archeological sites.
5. To conduct an ongoing survey to identify historically, archaeologically and
architecturally significant properties, structures and areas that exemplify the
cultural, social, economic, political, archeological or architectural history of the
nation, state or city.
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6. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating areas as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value
or significance as historic districts.
7. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating properties or structures having historic, architectural, archeological or
cultural value or significance as landmarks or landmark sites.
8. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances I
designating properties as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural
value or significance as individually designated historic properties.
9. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating areas as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value
as "conservation districts".
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10. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating areas.as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value q
as "conservation planning areas". 1
11. To maintain a register of all properties and structures which have been
designated as landmarks, landmark sites or historic districts, including all
information required for each designation.
12. To assist and encourage the nomination of landmarks, landmark sites and
historic districts to the national register of historic places, and review and
comment at a public hearing on any national register nomination submitted to the
commission upon the request of the mayor, city council or the state historic
preservation office.
13. To confer recognition upon the owners of landmarks, individually designated
historic properties or of property or structures within historic districts.
14. To review in progress or completed work to determine compliance with
specific certificates of appropriateness or certificates of economic nonviability.
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15. To serve as an advisory design review body to the city council for review of
public works projects which have historic preservation implications in historic
districts, individually designated historic properties, or for alteration of landmarks,
landmark sites or structures, that would result in a material change in
appearance or be visible from the public way.
16. To serve as an advisory review body to the city council for the review of
public planning, design, construction, and maintenance needs in conservation
planning areas upon request from the city council.
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Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on matters of interest
to our community and its future.
The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and/or
Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office.
At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and
applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or
Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission
will be made at a later meeting.Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Counl., action
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Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: YES/( ) If yes,Which?
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Chapter 6
HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
Amendment Adopted 3-16-15
Amendment Adopted 5-18-15 �a
Amendment Adopted 6-1-16
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A. Board Created:
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There is hereby created the Housing Code Appeals Board.
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B. Purpose:
The purpose of the board is to conduct hearings upon application by any person aggrieved by a
notice and order of the city manager issued in connection with a violation of the Housing Code
or of any applicable rule or regulation issued pursuant to the Housing Code.
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 of Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
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D. Procedures for Operation:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern
the board in all its operations.
E. Membership:
1. The board comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council
2. Reasonable efforts will be made to obtain representation of tenants, landlords, building
trade professionals, attorneys, realtors, and similar candidates whose experience or
profession provide unique and informed view points as they relate to the decisions that the
board will provide.
F. Oath:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the board, must execute an oath of office
at the first meeting of the board following the appointment or reappointment 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 qualified and appointed.
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 board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's
unexpired term at the first regular meeting of each year. The city manager's designee will serve
as secretary to the board and must provide all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant.
J. Meetings:
1. Regular Meetings. The board must meet when there are appeals to be heard.
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2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson, at the written
request of a majority of the members, or the city manager or city manager's designee.
3. en Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa O
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Meetings Law.
4. 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 N
be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
b. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings. h
5. 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 each meeting, or by the next
regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
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6. Quorum. Three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting is necessary i
for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
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K. Compensation:
Members serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for �I
necessary travel and other expenses while on official board business within the limits
established in the city administrative policies and budget.
L. Removal:
Except as provided in J(4)(a), the city council may remove any member for good cause.
M. Powers:
The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. The board, by a majority vote, may:
a. Sustain the notice and order,
b. Grant a variance;
c. Grant an extension of time; or
d. Grant a waiver of applicability in the case of the levying of rental dwelling operating
license penalties.
2. In granting an extension or variance of any notice or order, or waiver of application of a
licensing penalty, the board must observe the following conditions:
a. The board may grant an extension of time for the compliance of any notice and order
for not more than ninety (90) days, subject to appropriate conditions and provided that
the board makes specific findings of fact based on evidence relating to the following:
(1) That there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying out the
strict letter of any notice and order;
(2) That such an extension is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Housing Code in securing the public health, safety, and general welfare; and
(3) That the violation in question does not constitute an imminent threat to public
health, safety, and welfare.
b. The board may grant a variance in a specific case and from a specific provision of the
Housing Code subject to appropriate conditions and provided the board makes specific
findings of fact based on evidence related to the following:
(1) That there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying out the
strict letter of any notice and order;
(2) That the effect of the application of the provisions would be arbitrary in the
specific case;
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(3) That an extension would not constitute an appropriate remedy for these practical j!
difficulties or unnecessary hardships;
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(4) That such variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Housing Code in securing the public health, safety, and general welfare and does
not constitute an imminent danger to the public; or
(5) That the repairs and alterations necessary for the preservation, restoration, or
continued use of a building or structure may be made without conformance to all of
the requirements of the Housing Code, when authorized by the appeals board,
provided: j
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applicable legislative or administrative body as having special historical or
architectural significance.
ii. Any substandard conditions as described in this Code will be corrected. �
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c. The board may grant a waiver of penalties, subject to appropriate conditions and
provided the board makes specific findings of fact that the levying of the penalty was
inconsistent with the provisions of this Code.
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To: Kevin Firnstahl;Trish Gleason; Kevin Firnstahl;Alvin Nash; Robert Boge
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below (please note, applicants must live within the
Dubuque city limits)
Personal Information
Select the Board, Housing Board of Appeals
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Commission, or
Committee applying for:
Gender (Some City Male
Boards/Conunissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirment in
Iowa Code Section
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Name: Christoffer Lammer-Heindel i
Home Address Address (include 1145 Mt. Pleasant Street
Zip Code) PLEASE
NOTE: you must live
within the Dubuque city
limits to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque board or
commission
Home Phone Number 6417819207
Business Name and Loras College
Address:
Business Phone Number: 5635887733
Occupation: Teacher
Position with Company Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Email Address: christoffer.lammer-heindel@loras.edu
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Experience or education I have a PhD in philosophy and my area of specialization is
which qualifies you for social and political ethics. My published research pertains to
this board or commission: state and institution moral obligations. I also have experience
reading and interpreting laws and ordinances. In particular, I
am well-versed in the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant
Law(Iowa Code 562A). At Loras College, I serve as a member
of the Hearing Board, which hears cases of non-academic
misconduct.As a board member, I am responsible for
reviewing case files, respectfully interrogating respondents and
witnesses, and collaborating with other board members to
determine appropriate sanctions. I have served in this capacity
since 2014.
What contributions can I was a renter for eight years in Dubuque, and I am passionate
you make or state reason about ensuring that landlord/tenant issues are resolved in a j
for applying? just, timely, and fair manner. In my capacity as a Hearing
Board member at Loras College, I have experience hearing
cases, engaging in collaborative deliberation, and ensuring that
judgments are fair and legally compliant.
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names and addresses: (bjdarr@hotmail.com) Naomi Clark: 1086 Wood Street,
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City of Dubuque, Iowa
Boards and Commissions
Current and Upcoming Vacancies Through August 2017
Updated August 2, 2017
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
Airport Zoning Commission "'
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
• Arts Representative
Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board
• ADA Representative
• Journeyman Carpenter
Community Development Advisory Commission
• Low to Moderate Income Area
Dubuque Community and Police Relations Committee
Electrical Code Board
Library Board of Trustees"'
Housing Board of Appeals
Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees"'
Mississippi River Partnership Council
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
Transit Advisory Board
Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from wwvv.cityofdubugue.org or through the City Clerk's Office.
Applications can be submitted at any time for all boards and commissions and are activated as positions
become available.
Applications remain on file for one year from the date they are submitted.
Some positions may require specific applicant qualifications or compliance with the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law
For a complete list of boards and commissions, descriptions, terms and meeting information, please visit the
City Clerk's web page at wvvw.cityofdubuque.org.
City Clerk's Office • 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563.589.4100
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
OIndicates State-mandated boardlcommission As prepared for the Council Meeting 8-7-17
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
AIRPORT COMMISSION -4 Yr.Term seCIVIL SERVICE C MISSION
Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m.-Airport 4 Yr. Term Meets on Call
Douglas Brotherton 09/14/17 Mary Lynn Neuhaus 04/06/18
Chris Even 09/14/17 Christian Stillings 04/06/20
Steven Accinelli 09/14/18 Daniel White 04/06/21
Robert Blocker 09/14/18
Sue Clemenson 09/14/20 CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term -Meets 3:30 p.m. Meets bi-Monthly starting Jan. at Five Flags
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Tyler Daugherty 06/29/18
5 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Mc Kenzie Hill 06/29/19
Vacant Vacant County Representative 02/15/21 Nicholas Huff 06/29/19
Jeff Cremer CityZBA Rep. 02/15/18 Bryce Parks 06/29/18
Ron Koppes(At Will) County Representative 02/15/21 Rod Bakke 06/29/19
Joyce Pope CityZBA Rep. 03/25/19
Vacant Vacant Appointed by4memb.(chair) unknown COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Tue., 5:30 p.m.at Federal Bldg./Housing
AIRPORTZONING COMMISSION Rick Baumhover Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17
6 Yr.Term-Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call Sara Burley LowNod Income Area 02/15/20
Vacant Vacant Appointed toys members(chair) 12/31/20 Rev. Lindsay James LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/20
Linda Lucy(At Will) County Representative 12/31/20 Vacant Vacant At-Large 02/15/20
Marianne Krause(At Will 2011) County Representative 12/31/20 Julie Woodyard LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/18
Michael Belmont City ZAC Representative 12/31/22 Thomas Wainwright At-Large 02/15/18
Thomas Henschel City ZAC Representative 12/31/22 Theresa Caldwell LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/19
Michelle Hinke At-Large 02/15/19
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION Dean Bolles At-Large 02/15/19
3 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Tues., Library Board Room
Matthew Gregory Business Professional-In 06/30/18 DUBUQUE COMMUNITY-POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Gina Siegert Business Professional-Out 06/30/18 1 2 Yr.Term, Meets Quarterly and as Needed
Ellen Henkels At-Large 06/30/18 Serna Dora Alternate 10/31/18
Vacant Vacant Arts Rep 06/30/19 Hinke Michelle Alternate 07/30/17
David Schmitz Arts Rep 06/30/19 Kundert Robert Alternate 05/31/18
Susan Riedel Arts Rep 06/30/19 Vacant Vacant Primary 05/31/18
Mary Armstrong Arts Rep 06/30/19 Giunta JoAnn Primary 05/31/18
Vacant Vacant Primary 10/31/18
BOARD OF REVIEW(City and County)
6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1-30 ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD
Laure Lewis 01/01/19 3 Yr. Term, Meets Bi-Monthly
Jean Hoeger 01/01/19 James Dixon Electrical Background 05/21/20
Angie Mozena 01/01/22 Vacant Vacant Electrical Background 05/21/17
Greg Hutchinson 01/01/23 Andy Palmer Electrical Background 05/21/20
Robert Schaub 01/01/23 Vacant Vacant Electrical Background 05/21/17
David Wilson At-Large 05/21/20
BUILDING CODE AND ADVISORY APPEALS BOARD Dave Nebel Jr. Electrical Background 05/21/18
3 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Paul Uhlrich Electrical Background 05/21/18
Mark Gudenkauf Residential Contractor 08/01/18
Benjamin Harper Beard ArchitectiEngineer 08/01/19 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Vacant Vacant Journeyman Carpenter 08/01/19 3 Yr.Term,Meets 3rd Thur.,5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Vacant Vacant ADA Representative 08/01/17 Juan Nieto Wllth District 07/01/19
Thomas Swift Commercial Contactor 08/01/17 David Klavltter Langworthy District 07/01/17
Katrina Wllberding ADA Representative 08/01/18 Christina Monk Architect At-Large 07/01/20
Richard LUchsinger At-Large 08/01/18 Joseph Rapp OldMainDistrict-Interim 07/01/18
Emily Hilgendorf At-Large 07/01/18
CABLE TV COMMISSION John Mc Andrews Cathedral District 07/01/17
3 Yr. Term, Meets TBD Robert Mc Donell At-Large 07/01/18
Pauline Maloney 07/01/20 Vacant Vacant At-Large 07/01/18
Sr. Carol Hoverman 07/01/20 Alfred Kopczyk Jackson Park District 07/01/19
Ronald Tigges 07/01/20
Vacant Vacant 07/01/18 HOUSING BOARD OD APPEALS
Kathleen Mc Mullen 07/01/18 3 Yr.Term,3rd Tues.4:00 p.m. Fed Bldg.
Jennifer Tigges 07/01/18 Ronald White Tenant/Lantllortllssues 01/11/19
Alan Vincent 07/01/18 David Young Tenant/Lantllortllssues 01/11/20
Mary Gotz Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/18
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEM ENT AUTHORITY Gil Spence Tenant/Lantllortllssues 01/11/19
2 Yr.term,Meets Quarterly Vacant Vacant Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/18
Steven Drahozal 07/16/20
Neal Patten 07/16/20
HOUSING COMMISSION MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
3 Yr. Term,4th Tues.4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg. 1 1 Yr.Term,On Call,CC Appt'd Reps.
Coralita Schumaker Section 8 Recipient 08/17/18 Gail Chavenelle 12/31/17
Vacant Vacant At-Large 08/17/19 Connie Twining 12/31/17
Dorothy Schwendinger Trust Fund Rep 08/17/19
Wesley Heimke AtJarge 08/17/19 MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP
Rick Baum hover CDAC Rep 08/17/20 3 Yr.Term, Council Appt'd Rep
Amy Eudaley Trust Fund Rep 08/17/17 Vacant Vacant 12/31/19
Anna Fernandes At-Large 08/17/18
Brett Shaw At-Large 08/17/18 PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Vacant Vacant At-Large 08/17/18 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Tues.,4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill
Robert Mc Donell At-Large 08/17/18 Robin Kennicker 06/30/20
Kenneth Klinge 06/30/20
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE Rebecca Kuhle 06/30/20
3 Yr.Term,Meets 6 times per Year Jennifer Tigges 06/30/18
Dorothy Schwendinger Housing Commission Rep 08/17/19 Katherine Larson 06/30/19
John Walsh At-Large 08/17/19 Karen Lyness 06/30/19
Brett Shaw Housing Commission Rep 08/17/18 Richard Kirkendall 06/30/19
Jim Holz At-Large 08/17/18
Doris Hingtgen At-Large 08/17/18 RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term, Meets 1st Thur.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Steven Drahozal Commission Rep. 07/16/20
3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Mon.City Hall Annex Robin Kennicker Commission Rep. 06/30/20
Adrienne Scott 01/01/19 Laura Roussell Commission Rep. 07/01/18
Jay Schiesl 01/01/20 Sara Booth 07/01/18
Jessica Perry 01/01/20 Benjamin Darr 07/01/18
Miquel Jackson 01/01/20 Carrie Lohrmann 07/01/19
Anthony Allen 01/01/18 Leah Specht 07/01/19
Frederick Davis Jr. 01/01/18 Dean Boles 07/01/20
Sarah Fisher 01/01/19 Stephanie Grutz 07/01/20
Shirley Templeton Vaughn 01/01/18
Kate Parks 01/01/19 SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term, Meets Quarterly
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION Sheila Castaneda 02/01/20
3 Yr. Term, Meets Qrtly;4th Wed. 3 p.m.City Hall "A" Robert Felderman 02/01/20
Paul Lassance 07/01/20 Vacant Vacant 02/01/17
Franz Becker 07/01/18 Dick Landis 02/01/20
Rachael Ferraro 07/01/18 Annalee Ward 02/01/20
Stephen Reisdorf 07/01/19 Jeffrey Jochum 02/01/18
Gary Ruden 07/01/19 Phyllis Lee 02/01/18
Patrick Mc Namara 02/01/18
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Thomas Major 02/01/19
4 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m. Library Rachel Mc Dermott 02/01/19
Patricia Poggemiller 07/01/18 Louise Thurn 02/01/19
Vacant Vacant 07/01/18
Pat Maddux 07/01/19 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
Vacant Vacant 07/01/19 3 Yr.Term,Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Intermodal Transit Station
Robert Armstrong 07/01/20 Carrie Lohrmann 07/30/19
Christina Monk 07/01/20 George Enderson 07/30/20
Vacant Vacant 07/01/17 Dora Serna 07/30/20
Vacant Vacant 07/30/17
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM. Mathew Esser 07/30/18
3 Yr.Term,Meets upon request, City Hall
Vacant Vacant 07/01/20 Iff ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Ronald Collins 07/01/20 3 Yr.Term, Meets upon request, 6:30 Fed. Bldg..
Alan Vincent 07/01/20 Michael Belmont 07/01/19
Chad Darter 07/01/18 Martha Christ 07/01/20
John Pregler 07/01/18 Thomas Henschel 07/01/17
Michael Wright 07/01/19 Steve Baumhover Airport ZAC Rep. 07/01/17
Dr. Charles Winterwood 07/01/19 Richard Russell 07/01/18
Laura Roussell Airport ZAC Rep. 07/01/18
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODE BOARD Patrick Norton 07/01/19
3 Yr. Term, Upon request,City Hall
Dan Hillary 03/16/19 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Tom Giese 03/16/20 5 Yr. Term, upon request,4 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Dieter Muhlack 03/16/20 Joyce Pope Airport ZBA Rep. 03/25/19
David Grothe 03/16/18 Keith Ahlvin 03/25/20
Corey Valaskey 03/16/18 Jonathan Mc Coy 03/25/21
Ronald Billmeyer 03/16/19 Bethany Golombeski 03/25/22
Paul Papin 03/16/19 Jeff Cremer Airport ZBA Rep. 03/25/18
69.16A Gender balance.
1. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of the state
established by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be gender balanced.
No person shall be appointed or reappointed to any board, commission, committee, or
council established by the Code if that appointment or reappointment would cause the
number of members of the board, commission, committee, or council of one gender to
be greater than one—half the membership of the board, commission, committee, or
council plus one if the board, commission, committee, or council is composed of an odd
number of members. If the board, commission, committee, or council is composed of
an even number of members, not more than one—half of the membership shall be of one
gender. If there are multiple appointing authorities for a board, commission, committee,
or council, they shall consult each other to avoid a violation of this section.
2. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of a political
subdivision of the state that are established by the Code, if not otherwise provided by
law, shall be gender balanced as provided by subsection 1 unless the political
subdivision has made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy
on a board, commission, committee, or council in compliance with subsection 1 for a
period of three months but has been unable to make a compliant appointment. In
complying with the requirements of this subsection, political subdivisions shall utilize a
fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants. This subsection
shall not prohibit an individual whose term expires prior to January 1, 2012, from being
reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity in gender balance.
86 Acts, ch 1245, §2041; 87 Acts, ch 218, §8; 88 Acts, ch 1150, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 162,
§1, 2
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N,New ' r I r ( 1 f C- I I f I requirements 1
Iowa has required gender •. boards and cornmissions forunder
tovva Code section 69.16A.Last session,the General Assembly passed legislation that applies
this requirement to the localQ&A explainsbackground olegislation,the new
requirements • the legislation • • •
Q:What are the new requirements for gender balance on city Q:Is there any option if my city simply cannot find a person to
boards and commissions? serve on the board or commission of the needed gender?
A:During the 2009 legislative session,legislation(HF243)was A:Yes.Under the new code section,cities that make a good faith
passed that extends to cities and counties gender balance require- effort to find a qualified person of the necessary gender to fill the
ment for all appointive boards,commissions,committees and position for a period of three months and are unable to do so may
councils created by the Iowa code.In other words,bodies cities appoint a person to the position regardless of the gender balance
are required to have under Iowa code when they provide certain requirement.
functions or services,such as the planning and zoning commission,
library boards and the board of adjustment,with appointed(not Q:What constitutes a"good faith effort"?
elected)members,must be gender balanced. A:There is no hard and fast definition,but cities should be able
to demonstrate a legitimate effort during the three month time
Q:What does`gender balanced'mean? period to recruit qualified members of the necessary gender,before
A:Gender balance means if the body has an even number of ap- appointing a member that creates gender imbalance.In addition,
pointees,it must be evenly made up of men and women.For exam- the legislation requires that cities must always"utilize a fair and
ple,three women and three men must serve on a six member board. unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants,"regard-
If the body has an odd number of appointees,it must be"one half less of gender.
plus one"of either gender.For instance,if there are five members,
three could be men and the other two women,or vice versa. Q:Is there a reporting requirement?
A:No.The legislation did not include a reporting requirement;
Q:When do the changes go into effect? however,many cities keep information on their boards and
A:Cities must have gender balanced boards,commissions,com- commissions—including current members-posted online,to better
mittees and councils by January 1,2012.This does not prohibit an inform citizens of the makeup of local governing bodies.
individual whose term expires prior to January 1,2012,from being
reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity Q: How can I recruit more women or men to volunteer for
in gender balance;however,cities should start planning upcoming these positions?
appointments now,to ensure gender balance is reached by that date. A: The Commission on the Status of Women has prepared a guide
Making a chart of existing boards and upcoming vacancies,and/ to help cities learn how to recruit gender balanced boards and com-
or keeping track of current appointments and necessary recruit- missions.This resource can be found at www.women.iowa.gov/
ing periods would be a good start to ensuring your city is tracking whats_new/index.html.The Commission also prepared a guide
gender balance,and is prepared for the January 1,2012 implementa- called the"Five Step Guide to City and County Boards and How to
tion date. Get Appointed"to be used as a tool by interested women to learn
more about how to get involved in city boards and commissions.
By Jessica Hyland Harder,League Government Affairs Counsel
Celebrating / environmental victory. .
FOX Engineering has received a 2008 Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Award in the
Water Quality category. •- • for -city of • Liberty, project inv• •membrane
bioreactor method of treating wastewater and provides a significantly higher effluent water quality
compared to conventional wastewater treatment processes.Used on a limited basis in the U.S.
it is the first of its kind in Iowa.The city has certainly"gone the extra mile"to improve the water
q ality in their receiving stream;they are to be commended for their foresight and respect for
the environment.FOX would also like to T� -
contributions of the city's consulting
engineer,Shive-Hattery Engineering and Architecture.
"Your efforts truly exhibit the leadership and innovation important for furthering environmental
sustainabilityinIowa." Governor
booth, Call us to find out more about this and otherintereging projects at FOX.
Visit our • at fail
LeagueofCities conference
in Davenportl 1601 Golden •' Drive, 13 1 Ames, Iowa 50010,
1111 1 800.433.3469 1 www.foxeng.com
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