Boards and Commission Applicant Review Copyrighted
April 19, 2021
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and CommissionApplicant Review
SUM MARY: Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire
to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments
will be made at the next City Council meeting.
Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2022 (Vacant term or Hammel Jr.)
Applicants:
Jake Kurczek, 1110 Victoria PI.
Nichole Weber, 535 South GrandviewAve.
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/5 females/1 opening
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
4-5-21 Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Applications Supporting Documentation
4-19-21 Details and Openings. Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Law Text Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Monday, April 19, 2021
6:30 p.m., Virtual Meeting
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT.
Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2022 (Vacant term or Hammel Jr.)
Applicants:
Jake Kurczek, 1110 Victoria PI.
Nichole Weber, 535 South Grandview Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/5 females/1 opening
Title 8
Chapter 2
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Amended 7-21-15
8-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Human Rights Commission.
8-2-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to hold hearings, compel the production of evidence, and
determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or discriminatory practices in housing,
employment, education, credit, or places of public accommodation; to investigate and study the
existence, character, causes, and extent of discrimination and to attempt to eliminate
discrimination by educating the public and promoting human rights in the community; and to
take action in the community to promote civil and respectful behavior and to eliminate
discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability,
marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
8-2-3: 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 lowa Code.
8-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern
the commission in all its operations.
8-2-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city council
from various racial, religious, cultural, and social groups within the city.
B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C. Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of lowa 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 inembers of one gender to
be greater than one-half ('/2) 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.
8-2-6: 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.
8-2-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is
appointed and qualified.
8-2-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
8-2-9: 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.
8-2-10: 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 lowa
Open Meetings Law.
D. Attendance.
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive
meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such absence
will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the position be
declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
E. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the commission
must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by the
next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
F. 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.
8-2-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for
necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission business within the limits
established in the city administrative policies and budget.
8-2-12: REMOVAL:
The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public
hearing.
8-2-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To receive, investigate, and finally determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or
discriminatory practices.
B. To investigate and study the existence, character, causes, and extent of discrimination
in public accommodations, employment, apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training
programs, vocational schools, other educational institutions, and housing in the city and
to attempt the elimination of such discrimination by education and conciliation.
C. To hold hearings upon any complaint made against a person, an employer, an
employment agency, a labor organization, or the employees or members thereof, to
subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance at such hearings, to administer oaths
and take the testimony of any person under oath and to compel such person, employer,
employment agency, labor organization, or employees or members thereof, to produce
for examination any books and papers relating to any matter involved in such complaint.
The commission will issue subpoenas for witnesses in the same manner and for the
same purpose on behalf of the respondent upon the respondent's request. Such hearings
may be held by the commission, by any commissioner, or by any hearing examiner
appointed by the commission. If a witness either fails or refuses to obey a subpoena
issued by the commission, the commission may petition the district court having
jurisdiction for issuance of a subpoena and the court must, in a proper case, issue the
subpoena. Refusal to obey such subpoena is subject to punishment for contempt.
D. To issue such publication and reports of investigations and research as in the
judgment of the commission to promote civil and respectful behavior which tends to
eliminate discrimination.
E. To prepare and transmit to the mayor and city council from time to time, but not less
often than once each year, reports describing its proceedings, investigations, hearings
conducted, and the outcome thereof, decisions rendered, and the other work performed
by the commission.
F. To make recommendations to the city council concerning discrimination.
G. To cooperate, within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation, with other
agencies or organizations, both public and private, whose purposes are consistent with
those of this Chapter, in the planning and conducting of programs designed to eliminate
discrimination or cultural and intergroup tensions.
H. To adopt, publish, amend, and rescind regulations consistent with and necessary for
the enforcement of this Chapter.
I. To delegate any of its functions, duties, and powers to its staff including functions,
duties, and powers with respect to investigating, conciliating, determining, certifying,
reporting, or otherwise acting as to any work, business, or matter under this Title.
J. To receive, administer, dispense, and account for any restricted funds that may be
voluntarily contributed to the commission and any grants that may be awarded the
commission for furthering the purposes of this Title. No disbursements will be made of
any restricted funds without authority from the city council.
8-2-14: RECORDS TO BE PUBLIC; EXCEPTIONS:
All records of the commission are public except charges, complaints, reports of investigations,
statements, and other documents or records obtained in investigation of any charges.
8-2-15: CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPLAINTS:
No member of the commission or its staff will disclose the filing of a charge, the information
gathered during the investigation, or the endeavors to eliminate such discriminatory or unfair
practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion unless such disclosure is made in connection
with the conduct of such investigation or after the commission has held a public hearing upon a
complaint filed in connection with such charge. This Section does not prevent any complainant,
witness, or other person from publicizing the filing of a charge or complaint or the matter therein
complained of.
8-2-16: SUBPOENAS:
The commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of investigations under this
Title. Such subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the
same limitations as would apply for county attorney subpoenas.
From: nore�lyCa�civicplus.com
To: Adrienne Breitfelder;Trish Gleason; Kellv Larson;Carol Soinoso
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: March 25,2021 8:29:25 PM
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, Human Rights Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Narpg: Jake Kurczek
Gender (choose all Man
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in lowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
Home Address: ���o victoria PI
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or commission
Zip Code: 52oos
Home Phone 6082280610
Number:
Business Name: Loras College
Business Address: �45o aita vista st
Business Zip Code: 5200�
Business Phone 5635887045
Number:
OCCUpatl011: Professor
Position with Assistant Professor
Company
Emall AddreSS(eS): jake.kurczek@loras.edu
Experience or I've lived in Dubuque since 2016 when I joined the faculty at Loras
education which College. I'm a co-founder and co-director of the Loras College Civic
qualifies you for this Leaders program along with Maggie Baker. This is a 4 year program
board or focusing on Civic Engagement and Social Action. Students work with
COmmISSIOn: and within the community to engage in social action and change.
Beyond academic study and teaching of human dignity, diversity and
inclusion, my own service and engagement has been centered in
human dignity and human rights for individuals with brain injuries.
What contributions I'm passionate about justice and equity and working to dismantle
can you make or systemic inequalities built into society. I hope that I can bring an
state reason for opening and questioning mind. I also bring a wealth of analytic
applying? experience, public presenting and writing that would allow for greater
communication opportunities from the commission.
Describe your I started my PhD in 2009 and worked primarily with individuals with
experience working acquired brain injuries. Since then, I've lived in worked in multiples
in diverse states and countries, working with individuals from a variety of
2nV11'OnfYlentS: backgrounds with different intersecting identities. Since earning my
PhD, I have taught and worked at 5 different institutions working and
in each worked to address inequities within the organizations I've
encountered.
Describe your As I mentioned, I helped to found the Civic Leaders program which
experience engaging partners with a number of different community entities throughout
other community Dubuque. A project that I have worked on is called Cultural
members to gather Snapshots, this project in collaboration with the Human Rlghts
their input and department works to collect community feedback on issues relevant to
various community groups. This project allows for annonymous
opinions:
feedback and information sharing.
LISt tW0 1"eferellCeS: Maggie Baker: 563.588.7937
(Include their name Brad Cavanaugh: 563.690.6508
and phone number)
Are you currently No
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, WhICh? Field not completed.
Have you served on No
a Board,
Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, WhICh? Field not completed.
Have you No
participated in the
City Life program?
If SO, when? Field not completed.
Have you No
participated in 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 Jake Christopher Kurczek
name here as
electronic
verfication):
Date: 3�25�202�
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From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 328 PM
To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Kelly Larson; Carol Spinoso
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, Human Rights Commission
Commission, or Committee
applying for:
Name: Nichole Weber
Gender (choose all that Woman
apply) Note: Some City
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirement in
lowa Code Section 69.16A
If trans or transgender Fie/d not completed.
please specify:
If another identity please Field not completed.
specify:
Home Address: PLEASE 535 south grandview ave
NOTE: you must live within
the Dubuque city limits to
apply/serve on a City of
Dubuque board or
commission
Zip Code: 52003
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Home Phone Number: 5635645162
Business Name: Small Business consultant
Business Address: 535 south grandview ave
Business Zip Code: 52003
Business Phone Number: 5635645162
Occupation: Self employed
Position with Company Owner
Email Address(es): nicholeweb@gmail.com
Experience or education Master's Degree Mental Health Therapy. 5 years clinical
which qualifies you for this outpatient experience & client advocacy. Clinical outpatient
board or commission: services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in private
practice setting
• Intake evaluations, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical interviewing and
information gathering techniques
• Experienced in clinical documentation
• Treatment Planning and Summaries
• Utilize interventions consistent with evidence-based models of
practice
• Extensive knowledge and experience in complex trauma and
related disorders
•Administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized
assessment devices
• Facilitated multicultural support group for adults with chronic
and complex trauma
• Collaborated with various professional agencies and services
organizations
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
• Employ sound ethical, legal, and professional standards of
practice
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Chi Sigma lota (CSI) International Honors Society
EDUCATION
University of Dubuque; Dubuque lowa
2
Bachelor of Science Degree (Graduated May 2006)
Walden University
Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling (Graduated
December 2012)
Specialization: Forensics
Ph.D. in Psychology with a Specialization in Teaching (ON
HOLD)
University of Dubuque; Dubuque lowa
Bachelor of Science Degree
Aviation & Business Administration
Graduated 2006
Walden University Master's of Science
Mental Health Counseling Graduated 2012
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Chi Sigma lota (CSI) International Honors Society
EDUCATION
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Member of the Omega Zeta Chapter of Chi Sigma lota
Graduated with a 3.94 GPA from CACREP accredited
University
Omega Zeta Residency Chair Committee Member
FORMAL TRAINING
• Parenting Children with Trauma/Attachment Difficulties
(March 2012)
• Dan Hughes Trauma Workshop (October 2012)
• Dan Hughes Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level I
(October 2012)
• Mental Health Forensics Conference (November 2012)
• Daniel Hughes Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level II
(September 2014 )
What contributions can you I believe that my enthusiasm, analytical and organizational
make or state reason for skills, creativity in problem solving, and desire to serve the
applying? community will make a positive contribution to the. I will be
accessible and will be receptive to the people's input and
concerns! I am a natural born leader who has demonstrated
great courage and strength to ask the hard questions, and I
believe this is exactly what is needed to stand for the rights of
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the people! I have experienced firsthand the weakness in the
system and have spent time with the local residents on a broad
range of issues to better understand the people's needs and
desired change! I obtain the academic and work experience
needed to serve on the board. I hold a BA in aviation
management and business administration from the University
of Dubuque, and a Master's degree in mental health therapy
with a specialization in forensics.
Describe your experience I have worked in a broad range of environments! Working in
working in diverse outpatient clinical therapy with a range of individuals, provided
environments: me with the skills to adapt effectively and efficiently. In my
previous position as an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist. I
provided clients' derived from a broad range of backgrounds
appropriate and beneficial therapeutic services. In addition, a
significant amount of my training and practice was specialized
in abuse, neglect, and other forms of complex trauma. This
included the following Disorders/Related Disorders:
Depressive, Anxiety, Personality, Mood, Neurodevelopmental,
Trauma and Stressor, Obsessive-Compulsive, Substance and
Addictive. Furthermore, I have demonstrated the necessary
skills set to appropriately and effectively select, modify, and
implement interventions consistent with evidence-based
models of practice.
Describe your experience I just ran for 1st Ward City Council and will be running in future
engaging other community elections! I engage as many people in the community as
members to gather their possible! I want to know and understand the concerns and
input and opinions: barriers residents have encountered!
List two references: Joel Pusateri (563) 556-4646
(Include their name and Michael Johnson (563)495-3599
phone number) Michael Heeren (563) 542-8765
Mayor Wayne Kenniker(319) 329-1583
Are you currently serving on No
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes,which? Field not completed.
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes,which? I have but not with City of Dubuque
Have you participated in No
the City Life program?
4
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 Nichole Weber
here as electronic
verfication):
Date: February 16, 2021
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Indicates State-mandated board/commissio
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
Open Indicates Current Opening
X/X/2021 Indicates openings within 2021
AIRPORT COMMISSION CABLE TV COMMISSION
4 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m.-Airport 3 Yr.Term- Meets on Call., 4:00 pm
Douglas Brotherton 9/14/21 Pauline Maloney 7/1/23
Marianne Kurtz-Weber 9/14/21 Garrett Heidenreich 7/1/23
Michael Phillips 9/14/22 Ronald Tigges 7/1/23
Robert Blocker 9/14/22 Open Open 7/1/21
Sue Clemenson 9/14/24 Open Open 7/1/21
Jennifer Tigges 7/1/24
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Alan Vincent 7/1/21
5 Yr.Term-Meets on Call
�aurie Guy Counry Representative 2/15/21 CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Gwen Kosel Airport ZBA Rep.Primary Comm. 3/Z5/24 3 Yr.Term-Meets last Monday of each month,3:30 p.m.
Open Open County Representative 2/15/21 Bi-Monthly starting Jan.,Five Flags
Matthew Mauss Airport ZBA Rep.Primary Camm. 3/Z5/23 Tyle1' Daughelty 6/29/21
Open Open Appointed by4 memb. UIII(IIOWII Mc Kenzie Blau 6/29/22
Nicholas Huff 6/29/22
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION Bryce Parks 6/29/21
6 Yr.Term-Apptd. 1996,Meets on Call Rod Bakke 6/29/22
Open Open Appointed by 4 members 12/31/26
open open CountyRepresentative 12/31/26 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Open Open County Representative 12/31/26 4 Yr.Term-Meets on Call
Open Open CityZACRepresentative 7/1/22 Phil Baskerville 4/6/22
Matthew Mulligan AirportZACRep.PrimaryComm. 7I'I/ZZ Carla Heathcote 4/6/24
Daniel White 4/6/21
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term-Meets Monthly.,Library Board Room COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Paula Neuhaus Business Prof.-Living/Working In 6/30/21 3 Yr.Term-Meets 3rd Tue.,5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing
Gina Siegert Business Prof. 6/30/21 H11817/ D81t011 Housing Commission Liaison 8/17/21
Tyler Daugherty At-Large 6/30/21 Kelly Fox Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/23
Ali Levasseur Arts Rep 6/30/22 Hilary Dalton Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/23
Ryan Decker Arts Rep 6/30/22 Gerald Hammel,JI'. At-Large 2/15/23
Susan Riedel Arts Rep 6/30/22 Julie Woodyard Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/24
Nicholas Halder Arts Rep 6/30/22 Open Open At-Large 2/15/21
Janice Craddieth Low/ModlncomeArea 2/15/22
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD Michelle Hinke At-Large 2/15/2z
3 Yr.Term- Dean Boles At-Large 2/15/22
Open Open Residentiaiconstructionprofessiona� 1/1/24
Open Open AlternateResidentialconstructionprofessional 1/1/24 DUBUQUE COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Open Open Commercial construction professional 1/1/24 2 Yr.Term- Meets 3rd Thursday.5:30 p.m.at MFC
Open Open AlternateCommercialconstructionprofessional 1/1/24 Weston Jason Alternate 4/1/21
Adam Brown AlternateElectricalconstructionprofessional 1/�/24 Schneider Sarah Primary 10/1/22
Thomas Townsend Electricalconstructionprofessional 1/1/24 Meier Steven Alternate 8/30/21
Daniel Mc Namer P�umbingconstructionprofessiona� 1/1/24 Kundert ROb Primary 8/31/21
Open Open AlternatePlumbingconstructionprofessional 1/1/24 Hinke Michelle Alternate 8/31/21
Open Open HVACconshuctionprofessional �/�/24 Serna Dora Primary 5/20/21
Open Open Alternate HVAC construction professional 1/1/24
C.Blaine Schoenhard III Multidisciplinaryrepresentative 1/1/24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Katrina Wilberding Multidisciplinaryrepresentative 1/1/24 3 Yr.Term-Meets 3rd Thur.,5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Rick Stuter W 11th District 7/1/22
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY nne�issa cassi�� LangworthyDistrict 7/1/23
4 Yr.term-Meets Quarterly Christina Monk Architect At-Large 7/1/23
Steven Drahozal 7/16/24 Open Open Old Main District-Interim 7/1/21
Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24 William Doyle At-Large 7/1/21
John Mc Andrews Cathedral District 7/1/23
Open Open nt-�arge 7/1/21
Brandi Clark At-Large 7/1/21
Open Open Jackson Park District-Interim 7/1/22
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3-Yr Term 3 Yr.Term-Meets monthly 3rd Wed.5:30 p.m.,City Hall
Gotz Mary Landlord 1/1/24 Mark Ward 7/1/23
Lenhart Jeff 1/1/24 Open Open 7/1/23
Spence Gil 1/1/24 Alan Vincent 7/1/23
Hoffmann Luke 1/1/24 Tyler Stoffel 7/1/21
Open Open 1/1/24 Open Open 7/1/21
John Krayer 7/1/22
HOUSING COMMISSION .lustin Gross 7/1/22
3 Yr.Term-Meets monthly 4th Tues.,4:00 p.m.,Fed.Bldg.
Cynthia washington Section8Recipient s/��/2� PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Jeff Lenhart At-Large 8/17/22 3 Yr.Term-Meets 2nd Tues.,4:30 p.m.Bunker Hill
Margie White At-Large 8/17/22 Robin Kennicker 6/30/23
Rick Baumhover Trust Fund Rep.Primary Comm. H/'I�/?Z Justin Hochberger 6/30/23
Janice Craddieth At-Large 8/17/23 Jessica Ochoa 6/30/23
Amy Eudaley Trust Fund Rep.Primary Comm. HI'I�I23 Jennifer Tigges 6/30/21
Sam Wooden At-Large 8/17/21 Ray Werner 6/30/22
Gail Weitz At-Large 8/17/21 Robert McCoy 6/30/22
Michelle Becwar CDAC Rep.Primary Comm. HI'I7/Z'I Hobie Wood 6/30/22
Hilary Dalton At-Large 8/17/21
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Yr.Term-Meets 1st Thur.5:00 p.m.
3 Yr.Term-Meets at least 2 times per year and as needed Jacob Kohlhaas 7/1/22
Rick Baumhover Housing Commission Rep 8/17/22 Robin Kennicker Commission Rep. 7/30/23
Dorothy Schwendinger At-Large 8/17/22 Craig Reber Commission Rep. 7/30/21
Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 8/17/23 Sara Booth 7/1/21
Jim Holz At-Large 8/17/21 Adam Hoffman 7/1/21
Michelle Becwar At-Large 8/17/21 Candace Eudaley-Loebach 7/1/22
Whitney Sanger 7/1/22
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Dean Boles 7/1/23
3 Yr.Term-Meets 2nd Mon.4:30 p.m.,City Hall Annex Lalith Jayawickrama 7/1/23
Pamela Birch 1/1/22
Michael Durnin 1/1/23 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
Mallory Gardiner 1/1/23 3 Yr.Term-Meets monthly,2nd Thur.Intermodal Transit Station
Miquel Jackson 1/1/23 Luanna Gerdemann 7/30/22
Tayler Merfeld 1/1/24 Garrett Heidenreich 7/30/23
Klanea Evans 1/1/24 Open Open 7/30/23
Open Open 1/1/22 Robert Daughters 7/30/23
Kathy McCarthy 1/1/24 Matthew Esser 7/30/21
Carla Anderson 1/1/22
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr.Term-Meets monthly 1st Wed.,6:30p.m.,Fed.Bldg..
3 Yr.Term-Meets Qrtly,4th Wed.3 p.m.,City Hall Matthew Mulligan 7/1/22
Paul Lassance 7/1/23 Martha Christ 7/1/23
Open Open 7/1/21 Rebecca Kemp 7/1/23
Luke Schiltz 7/1/21 Open Open AirportZAC Rep.Primary Comm. 7/'I/23
Open Open 7/1/22 Richard Russell 7/1/21
Gary Ruden 7/1/22 Brittany Loeffelholz 7/1/21
Pat Norton 7/1/22
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m., Library ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Patricia Poggemiller 7/1/22 5 Yr.Term-Meets monthly 4th Thur.,5:00 p.m. Fed.Bldg..
Rosemary Kramer 7/1/22 Gwen Kosel Airport ZBA Rep.Primary Comm. 3IZ5I24
Victor Lieberman 7/1/23 Keith Ahlvin 3/25/25
Pam Mullin 7/1/23 Jonathan McCoy 3/25/26
Robert Armstrong 7/1/24 Bethany Golombeski 3/25/22
Christina Monk 7/1/24 Matthew Mauss Airport ZBA Rep.Primary Camm. 3/25/23
Greg Gorton 7/1/21
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 inembers 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 inembers. If the board, commission, committee, or council is composed of
an even number of inembers, 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.
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Q : What are the new requirements for gender balance on city Q : Is there any option if my city simply cannot find a person to
boards and commissions ? serve on the board or commission of the needed gender ?
A : During the 2009 legislative session, legislation (HF243) was A : Yes . Under the new code section , cities that make a good faith
passed that extends to cities and counties gender balance require- effort to find a qualified person of the necessary gender to fill the
ment for all appointive boards , commissions , committees and position for a period of three months and are unable to do so may �
councils created by the Iowa code . In other words , bodies cities appoint a person to the position regardless of the gender balance
are required to have under Iowa code when they provide certain requirement .
functions or services , such as the planning and zoning commission, '
library boards and the board of adjustment , with appointed (not Q : What constitutes a " good faith effort" ?
elected) members , must be gender balanced . A : There is no hard and fast definition , but cities should be able
to demonstrate a legitimate effort during the three month time
Q : What does ` gender balanced' mean ? period to recruit qualified members of the necessary gender , before
A : Gender balance means if the body has an even number of ap- appointing a member that creates gender imbalance . In addition,
pointees , it must be evenly made up of inen and worrien . For exam- the legislation requires that cities must always "utilize a fair and
ple , three women and three men must serve on a six member board . unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants , " regard-
If the body has an odd number of appointees , it must be " one half less of gender.
plus one " of either gender . For instance , if there are five members ,
three could be men and the other two women, or vice versa . Q : Is there a reporting requirement ?
A : No . The legislation did not include a reporting requirement ;
Q : �X/hen do the changes go into effect ? however, many cities keep information on their boards and
A : Cities must have gender balanced boards , commissions , com- commissions—including current members- posted online , to better
mittees and councils by January 1 , 2012 . This does not prohibit an inform citizens of the makeup of local governing bodies .
individual whose term expires prior to January 1 , 2012 , from being
reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity Q ; How can I recruit more women or men to volunteer for
in gender balance ; however, cities should start planning upcoming these positions ?
appointments now , to ensure gender balance is reached by that date . A : The Commission on the Status of Women has prepared a guide
Making a chart of existing boards and upcoming vacancies, and/ to help cities learn how to recruit gender balanced boards and com-
or keeping track of current appointments and necessary recruit- missions . This resource can be found at www . women . iowa . gov/
ing periods would be a good start to ensuring your city is tracking whats new/index . html . The Commission also prepared a guide
gender balance , and is prepared for the January 1 , 2012 implementa- called the "Five Step Guide to City and County Boards and How to
tion date . Get Appointed" to be used as a tool by interested women to learn
more about how to get involved in city boards and commissions .
By Jessica Hyland Harder, League Government Affairs Counsel
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