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Boards and Commission AppointmentsCopyrighted October 2, 2017 City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 2. ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Appointments SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Historic Preservation Commission Two, 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expired terms of Klavitter and McAndrews) Applicants: David Klavitter, 1090 West 3rd St. (Qualifies for Langworthy District) John McAndrews, 350 West 1st St. (Qualifies for Cathedral District) This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2 females *Applications have been held for 90 days in accordance with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance. Housing Commission One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2019 (Vacant term of Wall) Applicant: Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd. Zoning Advisory Commission Two, 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and Henschel) Applicants: Steve Baumhover, 2084 Rosemont St. Thomas Henschel, 932 June Dr. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/2 females 'Applications have been held for 90 days in accordance with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description 10-2-17 Boards Overview Sheet Historic Preservation Commission Applicants Housing Commission Applicant Zoning Advisory Commission Applicants 10-2-17 Latest Listings 10-2-17 Vacancies Gender Balance Law Gender Balance Q&A Type Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation VACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting, of Monday, October 2, 2017 6:00 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT Housing Commission One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2020 (Expired term of Eudaley) Applicant: Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood St. Human Rights Commission One, 3 -year term through January 1, 2018 (Vacant term of Templeton Vaughn) One, 3 -year term through January 1, 2019 (Vacant term of Dita Meyer) Applicants: Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd. Gerald Hammel Jr., 1225 YZ Rhomberg Ave. Ashley Melchert, 1265 Thomas PI. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total: currently 4 males/3 females APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING. Historic Preservation Commission Two, 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expired terms of Klavitter and McAndrews) Applicants: David Klavitter, 1090 West 3rd St. (Qualifies for Langworthy District) John McAndrews, 350 West 1st St. (Qualifies for Cathedral District) This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total: currently 4 males/2 females *Applications have been held for 90 days in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance. Housing Commission One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2019 (Vacant term of Wall) Applicant: Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd. Zoning Advisory Commission Two, 3 -year terms through July 1 2020 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and Henschel) Applicants: Steve Baumhover, 2084 Rosemont Thomas Henschel, 932 June Dr. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total: currently 3 males/2 females *Applications have been held for 90 days in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance. 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. D. Procedures for Operation: All administrative, 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. 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. 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 commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified. 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. 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. 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. 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. K. 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. 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: 1. To promote and conduct educational and interpretive programs on historic 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. 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 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". 10. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances designating areas as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value as "conservation planning areas". 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. 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. Trish Gleason From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2017 3:56 PM To: Kevin Firnstahl; Trish Gleason; Kevin Firnstahl; David Johnson; Melinda Rettenberger Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form 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, Commission, or Committee applying for: Please select which vacancy you are applying for on the Historic Preservation Commission. Gender (Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirment in Iowa Code Section 69.16A) Historic Preservation Commission Living within the Langworthy District Male Name: David Klavitter Home Address (include 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: Business Name and Address: Business Phone Number: Occupation: Position with Company 1090 W. 3rd St, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 563-556-5945 Dupaco Community Credit Union, 3999 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002 563-557-7600, ext. 2266 Marketing / Communication Chief Marketing Officer 1 Email Address: Dklavitter©dupaco.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission: What contributions can you make or state reason for applying? List two reference with names and addresses: Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before? If yes, which? Have you participated in the City Life program? If so, when? Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency Program? If so, when? Signature (type your name here as electronic verfication): Date: Owner and rehabilitaor of 1922 Tudor Revival home in Langworthy Neighborhood Historic District. I've served on City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission since 2009. Member of National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. Current board member of Heritage Works Dubuque. Historic architecture is part of Dubuque's marketable differentiator in attracting and retaining people who want a unique sense of place. The city's Historic Preservation Commission helps protect, promote and educate citizens to embrace their heritage. Mike Brannon, 489 S. Grandview St., Dubuque IA 52003 Katy Wethal, 560 Fenelon PI., Dubuque IA 52001 Yes Historic Preservation Commission. Yes Historic Preservation Commission No Field not completed. No Field not completed. David T. Klavitter May 7, 2017 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Click here to report this email as spam. 2 Masterpiece on the Mississippi CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION Dubuque 2,007 • 2012 - 2013 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 Council's action DATE: ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: 41-11 , a • SOME BOARDS/COMMISSIONS HAVE SPECIAL REC.IdIREMENTS (i.e. economic representation, education or additional board/commission representation) I MEET SUCH REQUIREMENTS: YES PLEASE LIST SUCH REQUIRMENTS: NAME: 4%0 Oft° act-rhf----' ADDRESS: ,fid (City of Dubuque Residency Required) CITY, STATE and ZIP: HOME PHONE: 5' 43 E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES): BUSINESS NAME: BUSINESS ADDRESS: CITY, STATE and ZIP: BUSINESS PHONE: OCCUPATION: POSITION WITH COMPANY: . - /7 years of experience, residency, NO Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69.16A: GENDER: �a—L EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS B ARD/COMMISSION: WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: 4 -dl- 7 � AULz fid"( LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: ,-0-7�' NAME: 91 __34 c� h�✓`1 ADDRESS: / ✓ -- sz3 -5 - 7 gg ADDRESS: 7/15 ) 3 G G 1 Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commissio YES NO If yes, Which? Have you served on a City Board or Commission beforNO If yes, Which? Have you participated in the City Life Program: YES If so when: Have you participated in the Intercultural C mpetenncy •rogram: YE NO If so When: SIGNATURE: / 1-'77-24,/.�//"' $ If questions, ontact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13`h St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563-589-4120, www.cityofdubuque.ora. All names will be dropped from the list after a one-year period. Title 2 Chapter 5 Article B HOUSING COMMISSION Amendment Adopted 10-19-15 Amendment Adopted 12-07-15 2-5B-1: COMMISSION CREATED: There is hereby created the Housing Commission. 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 Housing Code enforcement. 2-5B-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. 2-5B-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations. 2-5B-5: MEMBERSHIP: A. The commission comprises ten (10) residents of the city. B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. C. Special Qualifications. 1. At least three (3) members must be selected 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. One (1) member must be appointed by the commission, with city council approval, to serve on the Community Development Advisory Commission. 4. Two (2) members must be appointed by the commission, with city council approval, to serve on the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee. 5. The remaining members are at -large members. 2-5B-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 commission. 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 Housing Trust Fund Advisory Commission must coincide with their terms on the Housing Commission. 2-5B-8: VACANCIES: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. 2-5B-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION: 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. 2-5B-10: MEETINGS: A. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet monthly. 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. 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. 2-5B-11: COMPENSATION: Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement fornecessary travel and other expenses while on official commission business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget. 2-5B-12: REMOVAL: Except as provided in 2 -5B -10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for good cause. 2-5B-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; J. To assist in the preparation of the housing element of the city comprehensive plan and the annual consolidated plan; K. To offer comment, as appropriate, on the consistency of proposed housing development with the comprehensive plan, consolidated plan, and existing city housing strategies; and L. Undertake such additional duties, with regard to the Housing Trust Fund, as are specified in this Code. 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 Iowa Code must be submitted to the voters of the city in accordance with the Iowa Code. 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 Housing Code enforcement which is handled by the Housing Code Appeals Board. Trish Gleason From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: September 11, 2017 12:22 PM To: Kevin Firnstahl; Trish Gleason; Kevin Firnstahl; Alvin Nash; Janet Walker Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form 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, Commission, or Committee applying for: Please select which vacancy you are applying for on the Housing Commission. Gender (Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirment in Iowa Code Section 69.16A) Housing Commission At -Large Female Name: Nicole Borovic Home Address (include Zip Code) PLEASE NOTE: you must live within the Dubuque city limits to apply/serve on a City of Dubuque board or commission 3163 Hillcrest Rd Apt 3 Dubuque la 52001 Home Phone Number: 563-581-2121 Business Name and Prescott Elementary School 1151 White St Address: Business Phone Number: 563-552-4203 Occupation: Secretary Position with Company Email Address: Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission: What contributions can you make or state reason for applying? List two reference with names and addresses: Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before? If yes, which? Have you participated in the City Life program? If so, when? Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency Program? If so, when? Signature (type your name here as electronic verfication): Date: Secretary / Business Manager nborovic@dbgschools.org I have worked with the Dubuque Community Schools for 9 years, 8 of those being at Prescott. Through that time I have established many relationships with the families that I work with. I feel that I have valuable feedback and opinions that look out for the best interest of the community in regards to housing. I have excellent communication skills and really want to help with current issues in Dubuque. Jean Pfeiler Balboa St 563-552-3005 Missy Tuthill St Anne Ct 563-552-4207 No Field not completed. No Field not completed. No Field not completed. No Field not completed. Nicole Borovic 9/11/2017 Email not displaying correctly? View it in vour browser. 2 Title 16 Chapter 9 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION Amended 7-6-15 A. Commission Created: There is hereby created the Zoning Advisory Commission. B. Purpose: The purpose of the commission is to make recommendations to the city council on applications for rezoning, subdivision plat approval, and text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; to receive input from applicants, neighboring property owners, citizens, and city staff; to review applications in terms of their impact on the neighborhood, community, environment, and the city's utilities and transportation systems; and to forward to the city council the commission's recommendations with the assistance of Planning Services staff. 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. D. Procedures for Operation: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations. E. Membership: 1. The commission comprises seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city council. 2. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. 3. Qualifications. a. Members must be qualified by knowledge, experience, and ability to act in matters pertaining to short-range planning and zoning, none of whom hold an elective position in the city. b. Two (2) members of the Zoning Advisory Commission must be appointed to serve on the Airport Zoning Advisory Commission, with city council approval. 4. Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code §69.16A, relating to gender balance. No person can be appointed or reappointed to the commission if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of one gender to be greater than one-half (') of the membership of the commission plus one (1). If the city has made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on the commission for a period of three (3) months but has been unable to make a compliant appointment, the city must utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants. 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 commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the cross- representative appointees to the Airport Zoning Advisory Commission must coincide with their terms on the Airport Zoning Advisory Commission. H. Vacancies: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. I. Officers/Organization: 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. J. Meetings: 1. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet monthly. 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. 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. 6. 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 except at least four affirmative votes shall be required in the case of (a) text amendment to the zoning ordinance; (b) a substantial zoning reclassification; (c) approval, denial, or amendment of a planned district application; (d) adoption of any plan or report; or (e) amendment of a comprehensive plan. K. 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 budget. L. Removal: Except as provided in J(4)(a), the city council may remove any commissioner for good cause. M. Powers: The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: 1. To prepare and recommend a zoning ordinance to exercise the powers conferred by state law. Such zoning ordinance must include the boundaries of the various zoning districts; the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures in each district; the percentage of ground that may be occupied; setback requirements; the size of yards, courts, and other open space; the density of population; the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, commercial, residential, or other purposes; and such regulations and restrictions necessary to enforce such zoning provisions. To this end the commission must prepare a preliminary zoning ordinance and hold public hearings thereon and after such hearings have been held, and submit a final zoning ordinance and its recommendations to the city council; 2. To recommend to the city council, from time to time, as conditions require, amendments, supplements, changes, or modifications to the zoning ordinance but only after a public hearing; 3. To make such surveys, studies, maps, plans, or plats of the whole or any portion of the city and of any land outside thereof, which in the opinion of the commission are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and are necessary to carry out the purposes of the commission; 4. To make recommendations to the city council upon plans, plats, or re -plats of subdivisions or re -subdivisions within the city which show streets, alleys, or other portions of the same intended to be dedicated for public use; 5. To make recommendations to the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission on the preparation and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan; 6. To fulfill those duties and responsibilities assigned to a city planning commission in state law; and 7. To undertake from time to time other specific short-range planning projects which may be referred to it by the city council. N. Waiver From Site Design Standards: The commission has the power to grant such waivers from the site design standards of this code, as may be reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of the site plan review and approval provisions of this code if the literal enforcement of one or more provisions of this code is impracticable or will exact an undue hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land in question. The affirmative vote of at least four (4) commissioners shall be necessary to grant a waiver. The waiver may be granted subject to such conditions as the commission may establish to ensure the general purpose and intent of the provisions of this code are followed. At the commission meeting, the applicant and all other interested parties must be presented a reasonable opportunity to present their views. Decisions of the commission may be appealed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment in the same manner as appeals from a decision of an administrative officer. Trish Gleason From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicplus.com Friday, May 05, 2017 7:44 AM Kevin Firnstahl; Trish Gleason; Kevin Firnstahl; Melinda Rettenberger; Kyle Kritz; Laura Carstens Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form 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, Commission, or Committee applying for: Please select which vacancy you are applying for on the Zoning Advisory Commission. Gender (Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirment in Iowa Code Section 69.16A) Name: Home Address (include 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: Business Name and Address: Business Phone Number: Occupation: Zoning Advisory Commission At -Large Male Steven M. Baumhover 2084 Rosemont, Dubuque, IA 52002 (563) 542-8803 Field not completed. (563) 557-2300 Banker 1 Position with Company Email Address: Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission: What contributions can you make or state reason for applying? List two reference with names and addresses: Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before? If yes, which? Have you participated in the City Life program? If so, when? Have you participated in the lntercultural Competency Program? If so, when? Signature (type your name here as electronic verfication): Date: Market President sbaumhover©bankfidelity.com 33 years of banking experience including lending for commercial real estate 3 years of experience serving on the Zoning Advisory Commission Organized approach to evaluating requests for rezoning properties James R. Kennedy, Jr., c/o Fidelity Company, 2350 Meinen Court, Dubuque, IA 52002 Bryan Vander Lee, c/o Fidelity Company, 2350 Meinen Court, Dubuque, IA 52002 Yes Dubuque Zoning Advisory commission Yes Field not completed. No Field not completed. No Field not completed. Steven M. Baumhover May 5, 2017 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Click here to report this email as spam. 2 Kevin Firnstahl From: Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:35 PM To: Kevin Firnstahl Subject: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website Contact Us Name: Steve Baumhover Address: 2084 Rosemont Ward: Phone: 563 542-8803 Email: sbaumhover@bankfidelity.com City Department: City Council Message: I am a lifelong Dubuque resident. Currently, I am the Market President for Fidelity Bank & Trust. My experience consists of 33 years in banking with all of those years in lending. I am finishing a 3 -year term on the Zoning Advisory Commission, and seek re- appointment to another term. I feel that my experience and willingness to listen to residents and staff allow me to make a contribution to the community. Thank you. Click here to report this email as spam. 1 Trish Gleason From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicplus.com Monday, May 15, 2017 1:23 PM Kevin Firnstahl; Trish Gleason; Kevin Firnstahl; Melinda Rettenberger; Kyle Kritz; Laura Carstens Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form 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, Commission, or Committee applying for: Please select which vacancy you are applying for on the Zoning Advisory Commission. Gender (Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirment in Iowa Code Section 69.16A) Name: Home Address (include 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: Business Name and Address: Business Phone Number: Zoning Advisory Commission Airport Zoning Advisory Commission Representative Male Thomas L. Henschel 932 June Dr., Dubuque, IA 52003 563-556-2953 Theisen Supply, Inc., 6201 Chavenelle Rd., Dubuque, IA 52002 563-556-4738 Occupation: Wholesale / Retail Sales 1 Position with Company Email Address: Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission: What contributions can you make or state reason for applying? List two reference with names and addresses: Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before? If yes, which? Have you participated in the City Life program? If so, when? Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency Program? If so, when? Signature (type your name here as electronic verfication): Date: Controller TomH©Theisens.com I have been on the commission for nine years, so understand many types of applications that may come forward. Also, I own a small farm in town so am aware of another perspective from a landowners point of view. Finally, with my company I'm involved with real estate dealings on commercial property from time to time. I enjoy being involved in the community, volunteering, and feel I have skills to offer. Brent Drapeau, 1230 Heather Glen, Dubuque, IA 52003 Richard Runde, 3196 Foxborough Ct., Dubuque, IA 52001 Yes I'm currently on both the Zoning Advisory and Airport Zoning Commissions. Yes Zoning Advisory Commission No Field not completed. No Field not completed. Thomas L. Henschel 05/15/2017 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 2 Kevin Firnstahl From: Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 8:30 AM To: Kevin Firnstahl Subject: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website Contact Us Name: Tom Henschel Address: 1865 Creek Wood Dr. Ward: Phone: 563-556-2953 Email: Phoenixbl0@yahoo.com City Department: City Council Message: Hello, I wasn't able to make it to the City Council meeting last night. However, I'm requesting that you re -appoint me to another three year term on the Zoning Advisory Commission. I believe that my background in retail, farming, and as a homeowner has prepared me for serving on this commission. Thanks for your consideration! Tom Henschel Click here to report this email as spam. CIN OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Indicates State -mandated board/commission As prepared for the Council Meeting 10-2-17 subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law. AIRPORT COMMISSION -4 Yr. Term Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. - Airport Douglas Chris Steven Robert Sue Brotherton Even Accinelli Blocker Clem en son 09114121 09/14/21 09/14/18 09/14/18 09/14/20 AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 5 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Vacant Jeff Ron Joyce Vacant Vacant Cremer Koppes (At Will) Pope Vacant County Representative City Z BA Rep County Representative City Z BA Rep 02/15/21 02/15/18 02/15/21 03/25/19 Appointed by 4 memb (chair) unknown AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION 6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call Vacant Linda Marianne Michael Thomas Vacant Lucy (At Will) Krause (At Will 2011) Belmont Henschel Appointed by 4 members (chair) 12/31120 County Representative 12/31/20 County Representative 12/31/20 City ZAC Representative 12/31/22 City ZAC Representative 12/31/22 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Tues., Library Board Room Matthew Gina Ellen Ali David Susan Mary Lau re Jean Angie G reg Robert Gregory Siegert Henkels Levasseur Schmitz Riedel Arm strong Business Professional -In Business Professional -Out At -Large Arts Rep Arts Rep Arts Rep Arts Rep 06/30/18 06/30/18 06/30/18 06/30/19 06/30/19 06/30/19 06/30/19 BOARD OF REVIEW (City and County) 6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1-30 Lewis Hoeger Mozena Hutchinson Schaub BUILDING CODE AND ADVISORY APPEALS BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Mark Gudenkauf Benjamin Harper Beard Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Thomas Swift Katrina Wilberding Richard Luchsinger Residential Contractor Architect/Engineer Journeyman Carpenter ADA Representative Commercial Contractor ADA Representative At -Large CABLE TV COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets TBD Pauline Maloney Sr. Carol Hoverman Ronald Tigges Vacant Vacant Kathleen Mc Mullen Jennifer Tigges Alan Vincent Steven Neal 01/01/19 01/01/19 01/01/22 01/01/23 01/01/23 08/01/18 08/01/19 08/01/19 08/01/17 08/01/20 08/01/18 08/01/18 07/01/20 07/01/20 07/01/20 07/01/18 07/01/18 07/01/18 07/01/18 CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 2 Yr. term, Meets Quarterly Drahozal Patten 07/16/20 07/16/20 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 4 Yr. Term Meets on Call Mary Lynn Christian Daniel Neuhaus Stillings White 04/06/18 04106120 04/06/21 I CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 3:30 p.m. Meets bi-Monthly starting Jan. at Five Flags 06/29/18 06/29/19 06/29/19 06/29/18 06/29/19 Tyler Mc Kenzie Nicholas Bryce Rod Daugherty Hill Huff Parks Bakke COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Tue., 5:30 p.m. at Federal Bldg./Housing Rick Sara Rev. Lindsay Nicole Julie Thomas Theresa Michelle Dean Baum hover Burley James Borovic Woodyard Wainwright Caldwell Hinke Boles Housing Commission Rep 08/17/20 Low/Mod Income Area 02!155!20 Low/Mod Income Area 02/15/20 At -Large 02/15/20 Low/Mod Income Area 02/15/18 At -Large 02/15/18 Low/Mod Income Area 02/15/19 At -Large 02/15/19 At -Large 02/15/19 DUBUQUE COMMUNITY - POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly and as Needed Dora Altemate 10/31/18 Steve Altemate 08/31/19 Vacant Altemate 05/31/18 Michelle Altemate 08/31/19 JoAnn Primary 05/31/18 Robert Altemate 08/31/19 Serna Meier Vacant Hinke Giunta Kundert James Kevin Andy Vacant David Dave Paul ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Meets Bi -Monthly Dixon Pfohl Palmer Vacant Wilson Nebel Jr. Uhlrich Electrical Background 055/21/20 Electrical Background 05/21/20 Electrical Background 05/21/20 Electrical Background 05/21/17 At -Large 05/21/20 Electrical Background 05/21/18 Electrical Background 05/21/18 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Juan David Christina Joseph Emily John Robert Vacant Alfred Nieto Klavitter Monk Rapp Hilgendorf Mc Andrews Mc Donell Vacant Kopczyk W 11 th Distnct 07/01/19 Langworthy District 07/01/17 Architect At -Large 07/01/20 Old Main Distnct -Intenm 07/01/18 L 07/01118 CathedralAt-Districtarge 07/01/17 At -Large 07/01/18 At -Large 07/01/18 Jackson Park District 07/01/19 HOUSING BOARD OD APPEALS 3 Yr. Term, 3rd Tues. 4:00 p.m. Fed Bldg. Ronald White David Young Mary Gotz Gil Spence Christoffer Lammer-Heidel Tenant/Landlord Issues Tenant/Landlord Issues Tenant/Landlord Issues Tenant/Landlord Issues Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/19 01/11/20 01/11/18 01/11/19 01/11/18 Coralita Vacant Dorothy Vacant Rick Amy Anna Brett Shane Robert HOUSING COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, 4th Tues. 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg. Schumaker Vacant Schwendinger Vacant Baum hover Eudaley Fernandes Shaw Hoeper Mc Donell Section 8 Recipient At -Large Trust Fund Rep At -large CMAC Rep Trust Fund Rep At -Large At -Large At -Large At -Large HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Yr. Term, Meets 6 times per Year Dorothy Schwendinger John Walsh Brett Shaw Jim Holz Doris Hingtgen Housing Commission Rep At -Large Housing Commission Rep At -Large At -Large 08/17/18 Gail 08/17119 Connie 08/17/19 08/17/19 I 08/17/20 08/17/17 Vacant 08/17/18 08/17/18 08/17/18 08/17/18 Robin Kenneth Rebecca Jennifer 08/17/19 Katherine 08/17/19 Karen 08/17/18 Richard 08/17/18 08/17/18 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Mon. City Hall Annex Adrienne Jay Jessica Miguel Anthony Frederick Juliet Vacant Kate Paul Franz Rachael Stephen Gary Scott Schiesl Perry Jackson Allen Davis Jr. Dita Meyer Vacant Parks INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets Qrtly; 4th Wed. 3 p.m. City Hall "A" Lassance Becker Ferraro Reisdorf Rud en 01/01119 01/01/20 01/01/20 01/01/20 01/01118 01/01118 01/01119 01/01118 01/01119 07/01/20 07/01/18 07/01/18 07/01/19 07/01/19 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m. Library Patricia Rosemary Pat Pam Robert Christina G reg Poggemiller Kramer Maddux Mullin Armstrong Monk Gorton LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM. 3 Yr. Term, Meets upon request, City Hall Vacant Vacant Ronald Collins Alan Vincent Chad Darter John Pregler Michael Wright Dr. Charles Winterwood Dan Tom Dieter David Corey Ronald Paul MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Upon request, City Hall Hillary Giese Muhlack Grothe Valaskey Billmeyer Papin 07/01/18 07/01/18 07/01/19 07/01/19 07/01/20 07/01/20 07/01/21 07/01/20 07/01/20 07/01/20 07/01/18 07/01/18 07/01/19 07/01/19 03/16/19 03/16/20 03/16/20 03/16/18 03/16/18 03/16/19 03/16/19 MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 1 Yr. Term, On Call, CC Appt'd Reps. Chavenelle Twining MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP 3 Yr. Term, Council Appt'd Rep Vacant PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Tues., 4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill Kennicker Klinge Kuhle Tigges Larson Lyness Kirkendall Steven Robin Laura Sara Benjamin Carrie Leah Dean Stephanie RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 1st Thur. Commission Rep Commission Rep Commission Rep SISTER Sheila Robert Vacant Dick Annalee Jeffrey Phyllis Patrick Thomas Rachel Louise I 3 Yr. Carrie George Dora Vacant Mathew Drahozal Kennicker Roussel) Booth Darr Lohrmann Specht Boles Grutz 12131/17 12131/17 12/31/19 06/30/20 06/30/20 06/30/20 06/30/18 06/30/19 06/30/19 06/30/19 07/16/20 06/30/20 07/01/18 07/01/18 07/01/18 07/01/19 07/01/19 07/01/20 07/01/20 CITY RELATIONSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly Castaneda Felderman Vacant Landis Ward Jochum Lee Mc Namara Major Mc Dermott Th urn 02/01/20 02/01/20 02/01/17 02/01/20 02/01/20 02/01/18 02/01/18 02/01/18 02/01/19 02/01/19 02/01/19 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD Term, Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Intermodal Transit I Station 07/30/19 07/30/20 07/30/20 07/30/17 07/30/18 Lohrmann Enderson Serna Vacant Esser ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets upon request, 6:30 Fed. Bldg.. Michael Martha Thomas Steve Richard Laura Patrick Belmont Christ Henschel Baum hover Russell Roussel) Norton Airport ZAC Rep Airport ZAC Rep 07/01/19 07/01/20 07/01/17 07/01/17 07/01/18 07/01/18 07/01/19 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 5 Yr. Term, upon request, 4 p.m. Fed. Bldg.. Joyce Keith Jonathan Bethany Jeff Pope Ahlvin Mc Coy Golombeski Cremer Airport ZBA Rep 03/25/19 03/25/20 03/25/21 03/25/22 Airport ZBA Rep 03/25j/1 8 City of Dubuque, Iowa Boards and Commissions Current and Upcoming Vacancies Through September 2017 Updated September 19, 2017 Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment*** Airport Zoning Commission "' Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board • ADA Representative • Journeyman Carpenter Cable TV Dubuque Community and Police Relations Committee • Human Rights Representative Alternate • Alternate Electrical Code Board Historic Preservation Commission*** Housing Commission Human Rights Commission*** Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Mississippi River Partnership Council Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission Transit Advisory Board Zoning Advisory Commission*** ICU Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from wAw.citvofdubuaue.ora 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 wAw.cityofdubuque.org. City Clerk's Office • 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563.589.4100 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 New gender balanced boards requirements for cities Iowa has required gender balance on state -level boards and commissions for many years, under Iowa Code section 69.16A. Last session, the General Assembly passed legislation that applies this requirement to the local level. This Q&A explains background on the legislation, the new requirements in the legislation for cities and how cities can comply. Q: What are the new requirements for gender balance on city boards and commissions? A: During the 2009 legislative session, legislation (HF243) was passed that extends to cities and counties gender balance require- ment for all appointive boards, commissions, committees and councils created by the Iowa code. In other words, bodies cities are required to have under Iowa code when they provide certain functions or services, such as the planning and zoning commission, library boards and the board of adjustment, with appointed (not elected) members, must be gender balanced. Q: What does `gender balanced' mean? A: Gender balance means if the body has an even number of ap- pointees, it must be evenly made up of men and women. For exam- ple, three women and three men must serve on a six member board. If the body has an odd number of appointees, it must be "one half 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: When do the changes go into effect? A: Cities must have gender balanced boards, commissions, com- mittees and councils by January 1, 2012. This does 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; however, cities should start planning upcoming appointments now, to ensure gender balance is reached by that date. Making a chart of existing boards and upcoming vacancies, and/ or keeping track of current appointments and necessary recruit- ing periods would be a good start to ensuring your city is tracking gender balance, and is prepared for the January 1, 2012 implementa- tion date. Q: Is there any option if my city simply cannot find a person to serve on the board or commission of the needed gender? A: Yes. Under the new code section, cities that make a good faith effort to find a qualified person of the necessary gender to fill the position for a period of three months and are unable to do so may appoint a person to the position regardless of the gender balance requirement. Q: What constitutes a "good faith effort"? A: There is no hard and fast definition, but cities should be able to demonstrate a legitimate effort during the three month time period to recruit qualified members of the necessary gender, before appointing a member that creates gender imbalance. In addition, the legislation requires that cities must always "utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants," regard- less of gender. Q: Is there a reporting requirement? A: No. The legislation did not include a reporting requirement; however, many cities keep information on their boards and commissions—including current members- posted online, to better inform citizens of the makeup of local governing bodies. Q: How can I recruit more women or men to volunteer for these positions? A: The Commission on the Status of Women has prepared a guide to help cities learn how to recruit gender balanced boards and com- missions. This resource can be found at www.women.iowa.gov/ whats_new/index.html. The Commission also prepared a guide called the "Five Step Guide to City and County Boards and How to 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 an environmental victory FOX Engineering has received a 2008 Govemor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Award in the Water Quality category. Undertaken for the city of North Liberty, this project involves a 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 quality in their receiving stream; they are to be commended for their foresight and respect for the environment. FOX would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the city's consulting engineer, Shive-Hattery Engineering and Architecture. "Your efforts truly exhibit the leadership and innovation important for furthering environmental sustainability in Iowa." Governor Chester Culver Call us to find out more about this and other interesting projects at FOX. Visit our booth, 1162, at the fall League of Cities conference in Davenport! 1601 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 103 I Ames, Iowa 50010. 515.233.0000 I 800.433.3469 I www.foxeng.com W ATE R 1 WASTEWATER 1 SOLID WASTE September 2009 Cityscape 22