Boards and Commission AppointmentsCity of Dubuque
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Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at
this meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3 -Year term through July 1, 2021 (Vacant term of
Hilgendorf-Sewell)
Applicant:
William Doyle, 1591 White St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law
9 Commissioners total; currently 5 males/3 females/1
opening
*Application was held for 90 days to comply with Iowa
Code 69.16A Gender Balance while female applicants
were sought.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
5-4-20 Overview Sheet
Historic Preservation Commission Applicant
Doyle Letter of Interest to Serve on HPC
5-4-20 Openings
5-4-20 Latest Listings
Gender Balance Law
Gender Balance Q&A Sheet
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Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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VACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Monday, May 4, 2020
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3 -Year term through July 1, 2021 (Vacant term of Hilgendorf-Sewell)
Applicant:
William Doyle, 1591 White St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 5 males/3 females/1 opening
*Application was held for 90 days in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance
while female applicants were sought.
Title 16
Chapter 10
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 non -viability.
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: February 5, 2020 2:00 PM
To: Kevin Firnstahl; Trish Gleason; Wally Wernimont; Melinda Rettenberger
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Board/Commission Application Form
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. Applications stay active for one year
from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies
and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications.
Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic
information below
Personal Information
Select the Board,
Commission, or Committee
applying for:
Please select which vacancy
you are applying for on the
Historic Preservation
Commission:
Historic Preservation Commission
At -Large
Name: William Doyle
Gender (choose all that Man
apply) Note: Some City
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirement in
Iowa Code Section 69.16A
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please specify:
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specify:
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1591 White St
Dubuque board or
commission
Zip Code:
Home Phone Number:
Business Name:
Business Address:
Business Zip Code:
Business Phone Number:
Occupation:
Position with Company
Email Address(es):
Experience or education
which qualifies you for this
board or commission:
What contributions can you
make or state reason for
applying?
Describe your experience
working in diverse
environments:
Describe your experience
engaging other community
members to gather their
input and opinions:
52001
7202712737
Heritage Works
489 W 4th St. Dubuque, IA
52001
(563) 564-4080
Architectural Preservation
Preservation and Programs Manager
bdoyle@heritageworksdbq.com
I have worked the past two years in Dubuque for a local
Preservation non-profit organization. I have a graduate degree
from the University of Colorado Denver in Historic
Preservation. I have an associates degree in architectural
drafting.
I wish to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission to
ensure that Dubuque's Preservation ordinance is being upheld.
Our historic resources are important to our community. They
link Dubuque to its past and serve as a record of local pride
and accomplishment. Historic resources are key to our future
as a city and to Dubuque's brand.
I have worked in diverse environments in past roles. I spent
half a dozen years in food service, working with people from a
variety of backgrounds, including ethnic makeup gender
identity etc. I was educated in a somewhat diverse college that
had a number of international students. I believe that a diverse
group of people can have different valuable perspectives.
Part of our goal at Heritage Works is to educate and inspire the
community. We demonstrate the value of historic resources
with walking tours, presentations, and hands-on preservation
workshops. Even in this educational role, where we are the
experts on the subject, it is important to listen to feedback from
the community and to really understand their opinions.
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List two references:
(Include their name and
phone number)
Are you currently serving on
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
Duane Hagerty - (563) 564-4080
Dave Klavitter - 800-373-7600
No
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on a
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
No
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you participated in No
the City Life program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Have you participated in No
the Intercultural
Competency Program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or
Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations
on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific
attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if
a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office.
Signature (type your name
here as electronic
verfication):
William Doyle
Date: 02/05/2020
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Kevin Firnstahl
From: Ric W. Jones
Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 12:36 PM
To: Kevin Firnstahl
Subject: FW: Historic Preservation Commission Applicant introduction.
Ric Jones, Mayor Pro Tem
Dubuque City Council
50 W 13th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
563.690.6503
riones@cityofdubuque.org
www.cityofdubuque.org
www.riciones.com
From: Bill Doyle <bdoyle@heritageworksdbq.com>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 09:50
Subject: Historic Preservation Commission Applicant introduction.
Dear Councilperson's Jones, Sprank, Resnick, Shaw, Roussell, and Cavanaugh.
I hope you and yours are all safe and well,
My name is Bill Doyle, I am applying to the open seat on the Historic Preservation Commission. My background is in
historic preservation non -profits, where I have worked on Historic resource surveys, historic tax credit applications, and
historic district and property nominations. I have a master's in Historic Preservation, an associate's in architectural
graphics, and a bachelor's in anthropology.
I am eager to have a voice on the commission and uphold Dubuque's existing Architectural Design Guidelines. Dubuque
is a beautiful city with an incredible architectural past. I personally am a downtown resident, and I can tell you that the
downtown is already a wonderful place to live because of its architectural resources and innate urban design. Protecting
our Historic Districts and taking careful considerations into the improvements of the district is critical to Dubuque's
future. The city has a great preservation ordinance and an exemplary set of architectural guidelines.
Unfortunately, I believe there are some issues in Dubuque's historic districts and neighborhoods. Some of Dubuque's
beautiful historic buildings are owned by landlords who defer property maintenance beyond all reason and often seek
the lowest -cost repairs to buildings. Not only do these interventions (or non -interventions) have deleterious effects on
the appearance of the building, but in the worst cases, they can damage a building and lead to unfixable problems. In
the long run I believe that property owners that pursue this maintenance strategy are shooting themselves in the foot.
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Well maintained and historically sensitive buildings already fetch a premium on the downtown retail market, and I
expect this trend to continue as more affluent young professionals and retired people move into the downtown.
I'm sensitive to the delicate nature of preservation ordinances and how enforcement of the ordinances can lead to a
strained relationship with private property rights. I believe property owners deserve to see a reasonable rate of return
on their investments and I think those arguments should be taken into consideration by the commission. I'm also
sensitive to the fact that preservation ordinances tend to increase property values and can contribute to gentrification. I
believe that inclusive zoning, redevelopment of vacant properties and increased competition in the real estate market
will be enough to stave -off gentrification for the time being. On the positive side of the coin, several beautiful and
dignified projects have recently been completed that offer a high standard of living for low-income tenants.
Dubuque has been reinventing itself over the past decades and now is a critical time for Dubuque. Enforcing the
preservation ordinance will ensure a stock of properties that are well taken care of and are enduring assets to the
community.
Thank You for your consideration,
-Bill Doyle
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City of Dubuque, Iowa
Boards and Commissions
Current and Upcoming Openings Through May 2020
Updated April 23, 2020
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment ***
Airport Zoning Commission ***
Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board
• ADA Representative
• Architect/Engineer
• At -Large
• Journeyman Carpenter
• Residential Contractor
Cable TV Commission
Civil Service Commission***
Community Development Advisory Commission
Electrical Code Board
Historic Preservation Commission***
Long Rang Planning Advisory Commission
Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment***
*** Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from www.cityofdubuque.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 www.cityofdubuque.org.
City Clerk's Office • 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563.589.4100
Vacant
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
As prepared for the Council Meeting 5-4-20
Indicates State - mandated board/commission
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
Indicates Current Opening
1/1/20 Indicates openings within the next year
AIRPORT COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. - Airport
Douglas
Marianne
Michael
Robert
Sue
Brotherton
Kurtz -Weber
Phillips
Blocker
Clemenson
9/14/21
9/14/21
9/14/22
9/14/22
9/14/20
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
County Representative
City ZBA Rep.
County Representative
City ZBA Rep.
Appointed by 4 memb.
2/15/21
3/25/21
2/15/21
3/25/24
unknown
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Michael
Vacant
Belmont
Vacant
Appointed by 4 members
County Representative
County Representative
City ZAC Representative
City ZAC Representative
12/31/20
12/31/20
12/31/20
CABLE TV COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Wed., 4:00 pm
Pauline
Vacant
Ronald
Vacant
Kathleen
Jennifer
Alan
Maloney
Vacant
Tigges
Vacant
Mc Mullen
Tigges
Vincent
7/1/20
7/1/20
7/1/20
7/1/21
7/1/21
7/1/21
7/1/21
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets last Monday of each month, 3:30 p.m.
Bi -Monthly starting Jan., Five Flags
Tyler
Mc Kenzie
Nicholas
Bryce
Rod
Daugherty
Blau
Huff
Parks
Bakke
6/29/21
6/29/22
6/29/22
6/29/21
6/29/22
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
Phil
Vacant
Daniel
Baskerville
Vacant
White
4/6/22
4/6/20
4/6/21
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Tue., 5:30
ADVISORY COMMISSION
p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing
l
Janice
7/1/22 Kelly
7/1/22 Hilary
Gerald
Julie
Thomas
Vacant
Michelle
Dean
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets Monthly., Library Board Room
Paula
Gina
Tyler
Ali
Ryan
Susan
Nicholas
Neuhaus
Siegert
Daugherty
Levasseur
Decker
Riedel
Haider
Business Prof.-Living/Working In
Business Prof.
At -Large
Arts Rep
Arts Rep
Arts Rep
Arts Rep
6/30/21
6/30/21
6/30/21
6/30/22
6/30/22
6/30/22
6/30/22
BOARD OF REVIEW (Appointed by City Conference Board)
This is NOT a City of Dubuque Board
6 Yr. Term - Meets May 1-30
Laure
Jean
Angie
Greg
Bradley
Lewis
Hoeger
Mozena
Hutchinson
Brissey
12/31/24
12/31/24
12/31/21
12/31/22
12/31/23
BUILDING CODE AND ADVISORY APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr. Term - Meets as needed
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Thomas
Katrina
George
Swift
Wilberding
Cooley
Residential Contractor
Architect/Engineer
Journeyman Carpenter
ADA Representative
Commercial Contractor
ADA Representative
At -Large
8/1/21
8/1/22
8/1/22
8/1/20
8/1/20
8/1/21
8/1/21
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly
Steven
Jared
Drahozal
Mc Govern
7/16/20
Craddieth
Fox
Dalton
Hammel, Jr.
Woodyard
Wainwright
Vacant
Hinke
Boles
Housing Commission Rep
Low/Mod Income Area
Low/Mod Income Area
At -Large
Low/Mod Income Area
At -Large
Low/Mod Income Area
At -Large
At -Large
8/17/20
2/15/23
2/15/23
2/15/23
2/15/21
2/15/21
2/15/22
2/15/22
2/15/22
ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD
3 Yr. Term - Meets Bi -Monthly, 3rd Monday
James
Kevin
Andy
Tom
David
Vacant
Paul
Dixon
Pfohl
Palmer
Townsend
Wilson
Vacant
Uhlrich
Electrical Background
Electrical Background
Electrical Background
Electrical Background
At -Large
Electrical Background
Electrical Background
5/21/20
5/21/20
5/21/20
5/21/20
5/21/20
5/21/21
5/21/21
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Rick
David
Christina
Joseph
Vacant
John
Melissa
Brandi
Craig
Stuter
Klavitter
Monk
Rapp
Vacant
Mc Andrews
Cassill
Clark
Reber
W 11th District
Langworthy District
Architect At -Large
Old Main District - Interim
At -Large
Cathedral District
At -Large
At -Large
Jackson Park District
7/1/22
7/1/20
7/1/20
7/1/21
7/1/21
7/1/20
7/1/21
7/1/21
7/1/22
HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
3 Yr. Term - 3rd Tues. 4:00 p.m., Fed Bldg.
Ronald
David
7/16/20 Mary
Gil
Christoffer
White
Young
Gotz
Spence
Lammer-Heindel
Tenant/Landlord Issues
Tenant/Landlord Issues
Tenant/Landlord Issues
Tenant/Landlord Issues
Tenant/Landlord Issues
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 4th Tues., 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Coralita
David
Suzanne
Rick
Janice
Amy
Sam
Gail
Michelle
Hilary
Shumaker
Wall
Stroud
Baumhover
Craddieth
Eudaley
Wooden
Weitz
Becwar
Dalton
Section 8 Recipient
At -Large
At -Large
Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm.
At -Large
Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm.
At -Large
At -Large
CDAC Rep. Primary Comm.
At -Large
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODE BOARD
3 Yr. Term - Upon request, City Hall
8/17/21 Dan
8/17/22 Tom
8/17/22 Dieter
8/17/22 Vacant
8/17/20 Corey
8/17/20 Vacant
8/17/21 Vacant
8/17/21
8/17/21
8/17/21
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 Yr. Term - Meets atleast 2 times per year and as needed
Rick
Dorothy
Amy
Jim
Michelle
Baumhover
Schwendinger
Eudaley
Holz
Becwar
Housing Commission Rep
At -Large
Housing Commission Rep
At -Large
At -Large
8/17/22
8/17/22
8/17/20
8/17/21
8/17/21
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Mon. 4:30 p.m., City Hall Annex
Adrienne
Michael
Mallory
Miguel
Anthony
Jason
Gerald
Kathy
Ashley
Breitfelder
Durnin
Gardiner
Jackson
Allen
Keeler
Hammel Jr.
McCarthy
Regan
1/1/22
1/1/23
1/1/23
1/1/23
1/1/21
1/1/21
1/1/22
1/1/21
1/1/22
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets Qrtly, 4th Wed. 3 p.m., City Hall
Paul
Franz
Luke
Stephen
Gary
Lassance
Becker
Schiltz
Reisdorf
Ruden
Hillary
Giese
Muhlack
Vacant
Valaskey
Vacant
Vacant
3/16/22
3/16/23
3/16/20
3/16/21
3/16/21
3/16/22
3/16/22
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tues., 4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill
Robin
Matthew
Rebecca
Jennifer
Ray
Robert
Hobie
Kennicker
Garrett
Kuhle
Tigges
Werner
McCoy
Wood
6/30/20
6/30/20
6/30/20
6/30/21
6/30/22
6/30/22
6/30/22
POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE - DUBUQUE COMMUNITY
2 Yr. Term - Meets, 4th Mon. 5:30 p.m.
Weston
Schneider
Meier
Kundert
Hinke
Serna
Jason
Sarah
Steven
Rob
Michelle
Dora
Alternate
Primary
Alternate
Primary
Alternate
Primary
4/1/21
10/1/20
8/30/21
8/31/21
8/31/21
5/20/21
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m.
Jacob
Robin
Craig
Sara
Adam
7/1/21 Candace
7/1/21 Leah
7/1/22 Dean
7/1/22 Lalith
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library
Patricia
Rosemary
Victor
Pam
Robert
Christina
Greg
Poggemiller
Kramer
Lieberman
Mullin
Armstrong
Monk
Gorton
7/1/22
7/1/22
7/1/23
7/1/23
7/1/20
7/1/20
7/1/21
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., City Hall
Michael
Ronald
Alan
Tyler
John
John
Vacant
Peroski
Collins
Vincent
Stoffel
Pregler
Krayer
Vacant
Kohlhaas
Kennicker
Reber
Booth
Hoffman
Eudaley-Loebach
Specht
Boles
Jayawickrama
Commission Rep.
Commission Rep.
7/1/22
7/30/20
7/30/21
7/1/21
7/1/21
7/1/22
7/1/22
7/1/20
7/1/20
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Intermodal Transit Station
Luanna
George
Dora
Robert
Matthew
Gerdemann
Enderson
Serna
Daughters
Esser
7/30/22
7/30/20
7/30/20
7/30/20
7/30/21
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 1st Wed., 6:30p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Matthew
Martha
Rebecca
Steve
Richard
7/1/21 Brittany
7/1/21 Pat
7/1/22
7/1/22
7/1/20
7/1/20
7/1/20
MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
1 Yr. Term - On Call, CC Appt'd Reps.
Gail
Constance
Chavenelle
Twining
12/31/20
Mulligan
Christ
Kemp
Baumhover
Russell
Loeffelholz
Norton
Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
7/1/22
7/1/20
7/1/20
7/1/20
7/1/21
7/1/21
7/1/22
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 4th Thur., 5:00 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Gwen
Keith
Jonathan
12/31/20 Bethany
Vacant
Kosel
Ahlvin
Mc Coy
Golombeski
Vacant
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Camm.
3/25/24
3/25/25
3/25/21
3/25/22
3/25/23
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
n umber 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
n umber 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,
o r 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
o n 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 QB&A explains background on the legislation, the new
requireme = in tl ation for cities and how cities can co • •.
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
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Visit our booth, 1162, at the fall
League of Cities conference
in Davenport!
Celebrating an environmental victory...
FOX Engineering has received a 2008 Governor'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.
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