Boards and Commission AppointmentsCopyrighted
June 21, 2021
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 2.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Appointments
SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through June 30, 2024 (Expiring terms of Daugherty
as At Large, Neuhaus as Business Professional Living or Working Within
District, and Siegert as Business Professional)
Applicants:
Noelle Chesney, 1830 Links Glen Dr. - Qualifies for Business
Professional and At -Large
Paula Neuhaus, 793 West 3rd St. - Qualifies for Business Professional
Living or Working Within District and At -Large
Thomas Robbins, 2361 Harvest View Dr. - Qualifies for At -Large
Historic Preservation Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2024 (Vacant terms of Klavitter as *At
Large and Rapp as *Old Main Interim)
Applicants:
Tim Gau 2529 Windsor Ave — Qualifies for At -Large
Alec Gustafson, 299 Main St. - Qualifies for Old Main and At -Large
John Link, 535 W 5th St. — Qualifies for At -Large
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
9 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/2 females/5 openings
*Openings were advertised for 90 days while non -male identifying
applicants were sought in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender
Balance.
Additional openings on the commission are being advertised for 90
days while nonmale identifying applicants are sought in adherence
with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Stoffel)
Applicant:
Tyler Stoffel, 960 Boyer St.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Tigges)
Applicant:
Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Hoffman)
Applicant:
Adam Hoffmann, 1910 Marion St
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring Term of Russell)
Applicant:
Rich Russell, 2045 Embassy West Dr.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/3 females/2 openings
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
6-21-21 Overview Sheet
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Applicants
Type
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Applicants Supporting Documentation
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Details and Openings
Gender Balance Law Text
Gender Balance Q&A Sheet
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Monday, June 21, 2021
6:30 p.m., Virtual Meeting
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024
Applicant:
George Cooley, 2255 Francis St.
Membership Requires Balance of Landlords, Tenants and Other Interested Citizens
5 Commissioners total; currently 2 Landlords/1 Tenant/1 Interested Citizen
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through June 30, 2024 (Expiring terms of Daugherty as At Large, Neuhaus
as Business Professional Living or Working Within District, and Siegert as Business
Professional)
Applicants:
Noelle Chesney, 1830 Links Glen Dr. - Qualifies for Business Professional and At -Large
Paula Neuhaus, 793 West 3rd St. — Qualifies for Business Professional Living or Working
Within District and At -Large
Thomas Robbins, 2361 Harvest View Dr. - Qualifies for At -Large
Historic Preservation Commission
Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2024 (Vacant terms of Klavitter as *At Large and Rapp as
*Old Main Interim)
Applicants:
Tim Gau 2529 Windsor Ave — Qualifies for At -Large
Alec Gustafson, 299 Main St. - Qualifies for Old Main and At -Large
John Link, 535 W 5th St. — Qualifies for At -Large
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/2 females/5 openings
*Openings were advertised for 90 days while non -male identifying applicants were sought in
adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance.
Additional openings on the commission are being advertised for 90 days while nonmale
identifying applicants are sought in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Stoffel)
Applicant:
Tyler Stoffel, 960 Boyer St.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Tigges)
Applicant:
Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Hoffman)
Applicant:
Adam Hoffmann, 1910 Marion St
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring Term of Russell)
Applicant:
Rich Russell, 2045 Embassy West Dr
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/3 females/2 openings
Title 2
Chapter 8
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Amended 10-6-14
Amended 5-18-15
Amended 12-16-19
2-8-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
2-8-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to build the community through arts and cultural programs by
developing visibility, funding, audiences, information, and partnerships. The commission plans,
promotes, and encourages programs to further public awareness of, accessibility to,
participation in, and support for the artistic and cultural development of the city and makes
recommendations to the city council regarding the establishment of arts and cultural policies and
programs, the expenditure of budgeted funds on arts and cultural activities, and the
implementation of programs.
2-8-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as
may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code of Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
2-8-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern
the commission in all its operations.
2-8-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
B. Special Qualifications:
1. Four (4) members must have significant knowledge and demonstrate interest in one
or more areas of the arts including music, dance, literature, visual arts, theater, folk arts,
media arts, design, or arts education.
2. Two (2) members must be from the business and professional community, one (1) of
whom lives or works in the cultural and entertainment district.
3. One (1) member must be at -large who lives or works outside the cultural and
entertainment district.
2-8-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an oath of
office at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or reappointment or at
the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission.
2-8-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is
appointed and qualified.
2-8-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
2-8-9: 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.
2-8-10: 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: 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 for the
adoption of any motion or resolution.
2-8-11: 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.
2-8-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 2-8-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for good
cause.
2-8-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To promote, educate, and create awareness for arts and cultural activities;
B. To develop and increase the market for arts and cultural activities;
C. To facilitate and convene partnerships for arts and cultural activities;
D. To develop funding options and allocate budgeted funding for arts and cultural activities;
E. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to the arts and
cultural environment;
F. To make recommendations to the city council on the allocation of budgeted city funding
for arts programs and services;
G. To recommend applications and solicitations for grants, gifts, and donations from
individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies, both private and public, for any purpose
consistent with the purposes of the commission;
H. To make recommendations regarding city sponsorship of public programs to further the
development of public awareness of and accessibility to arts and culture programs and
activities;
I. To work with area organizations on broad community issues in which a cultural
perspective is relevant and desirable; and
J. To engage in comprehensive planning for the cultural development of the city.
2-8-14: COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES:
The commission cooperates with other arts and culture groups interested in the promotion and
implementation of arts and cultural activities which are in the best interest of the city.
2-8-15: SOLICITATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS:
The commission may solicit and otherwise accept donations and gifts of money, personal and
real property, and personal services on behalf of the city. All such donations and gifts received
become the property of the city for the general use or support of arts and cultural programs as
determined by the city council unless such items have been designated by the donor for specific
purposes.
From: norelly(a civicplus.com
To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Jenni Petersen -Brant
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: May 20, 2021 5:38:35 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, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please identify which Arts Rep, Business Professional living or working outside of the
opening on the Arts Business District
and Cultural Affairs
Commission your
qualifications
represent :
Name: Noelle Chesney
Gender (choose all Woman
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
1830 Links Glen Dr
Home Address:
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of 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):
52003-7734
972-467-7519
Field not completed.
Field not completed.
Field not completed.
Field not completed.
Field not completed.
Field not completed.
noellewoodsl @yahoo.com
Experience or
Please note that the list of openings online says that the At -Large
education which
position currently held by Tyler Daugherty is open effective 6/30/2021.
qualifies you for this
It is for that position which I believe my qualifications are the best fit.
board or
commission:
I have undergraduate and graduate (MA and DMA) degrees in vocal
music performance, 15+ teaching years at a variety of colleges and
universities, and an extensive performance resume which includes
opera, musical theatre, and art song. Prior to moving to Dubuque in
2019 and for the past 6 years I have been Producing Artistic Director
for Brick Road Theatre (dormant during the pandemic).
What contributions My theatre company was formed from inception with diversity, equity,
can you make or and inclusion at the center of its mission. Professional artists and
state reason for volunteers from all backgrounds and experience levels came together
applying? to create award -winning theatre experiences in Dallas, TX. I believe
this, and the other experiences I have had in municipalities of different
sizes and types will translate into valuable contributions to the
Dubuque Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
Describe your It has been my life's experience as a performer, teacher, and church
experience working music director to be inclusive and advocative for all members of our
community. For the past 16 years I lived and worked in a minority
in diverse
environments:
majority city, collaborating and leading arts initiatives that brought
theatre to new audiences, new locations, and new directions. In
Texas, I created the first annual Women's Festival of Theatre --a
weeklong celebration of women from diverse racial, ethnic, and
cultural backgrounds.
Describe your
My collegiate and community productions offered numerous
experience engaging
opportunities for community input through formal surveys, social
other community
media listening, pre- and post -show conversations, and outreach
members to gather
functions not limited to fundraising and community meetings (e.g.
their input and
Rotary, Arts Club, school district).
opinions:
List two references: Joe Klinebriel 563.588.6550
(Include their name Wendy Welch 214.577.3081
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 Noelle Chesney
name here as
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verfication):
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From: norelly(a civicplus.com
To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Jenni Petersen -Brant
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: May 24, 2021 1:44:58 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, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please identify which At -Large Living or working in the cultural and entertainment district
opening on the Arts
and Cultural Affairs
Commission your
qualifications
represent :
Name: Paula Neuhaus
Gender (choose all Woman
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
793 West 3rd Street, Dubuque, IA
Home Address:
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or commission
Zip Code: 52001
Home Phone 5635645290
Number:
Business Name: Dubuque County Historical Society dba: National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium
Business Address: 350 E. 3rd Street
Port of Dubuque
Business Zip Code: 52001
Business Phone 5635579545
Number:
Occupation: Grant Manager
Position with Dubuque County Historical Society DBA: The National Mississippi
Company River Museum & Aquarium
Email Address(es): pneuhaus@rivermuseum.com
Experience or
More than 14 years of experience employing strategies and
education which
contributing to toolkits that promote and initiate purposeful investment
qualifies you for this
in arts as an economic driver on a local and state level. Successfully,
board or
enthusiastically, and at times, relentlessly contributed to enhancing
commission:
the cultural landscape of Dubuque through placemaking both as a
creative initiator and as part of a team. Three years serving as a
Commissioner of the City of Dubquque Arts & Cultural Advisory
Commission. This application seeks a second term.
Professional work history includes Arts Administration, Grant Writing,
Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, and Program Development.
Grant writing experience includes local, state, federal, and
foundations. Community -minded, creative, and accomplished
professional with a demonstrated history in the arts and culture
nonprofit sector in Dubuque. Additional volunteer experience includes
contributions to community vibrancy through sustainability,
conservation, preservation, wellness, and educational projects.
PROFESSSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Grant Writer
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque, IA [2017-
Present]
• Commissioner and Vice -Chair
City of Dubuque Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission, Vice -Chair [2018-
Present]
Chair, A&C Grants Program Committee [2018-Present]
• Director
Gallery C & Studio Works, Arts Administration, Dubuque, IA [2016-
2017]
• Grant Writer
Independent Contractor, Dubuque, IA [2013-2017]
• Co -Founder & Director
Art Gumbo Dubuque, Mini Grant Program, Dubuque, IA [2010-
Present]
• Festival Director
DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival, Dubuque, IA [2010- 2014
• Executive Director
Maquoketa Art Experience, Maquoketa, IA [2010-2012]
• Program Specialist
Dubuque Main Street, LTD., Dubuque, IA [2008-2010]
EDUCATION
B.A., Secondary English Education, University of Iowa
B.A., English: Writing, Loras College
What contributions During a second term serving the A&C Commission, personal
can you make or objectives for continued work include the following:
state reason for 1) Collaborative leadership with Commission Chair for strategic
applying? planning and goal -setting for Commission advancement over the next
3 years; 2) Development of the groundwork for potential establishment
of 501(c)(3) "Friends of A&C Commission" group to increase grant
and fundraising opportunities for Commission programming (e.g. Art
on the River, Arts Means Business, etc.) and Capacity Building for
internal growth (e.g. Group Professional Development for
Commissioners; Leadership; Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and
Inclusion (DEAI); Intersectionality; and Strategic Planning; 3)
Effectively improve and advance the goals of the City of Dubuque Arts
& Culture grants programs, both Special Projects and Operating
Support, to strategically align annually with the A&C Master Plan and
evolving timely priorities as determined by City Management and
Council; 4) Equip grantees with the tools for success to excel in
program development and organizational capacity building and growth
as it applies to master plan and priorities put forth by City Council; 5)
Program development to provide learning opportunities for cultural
institutions (grantees/constituents) to encourage contemporary growth
to advance equity and relevancy; 6) Raise the visibility of the A&C
Commission within our community as agents of change; 7) Establish
partnerships that work toward recruitment of a more diverse applicant
pool for Commissioner seats; 8) Encourage organizational growth and
move institutional thought beyond status quo. All of which are aimed
to grow the Commission into 21 st Century leadership for the Arts &
Culture sector.
Describe your
As a staff member of the Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS)
experience working
dba: The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and The
in diverse
Mathias Ham Historic Site, I work with 240 active volunteers and a
environments:
diverse staff of 143 co-workers from all over the United States. Unique
to the DCHS museums are the living (animals) and historic
collections. These collections require varied and highy disciplined
areas of expertise; therefore, I work with scientists, botanists,
conservations, academic scholars, archivists, curators, collections
registrars, and water/facilities/building maintenance/IT professionals
all who care for the critical infrastructure that ensure the safety of
these collections. This diverse and varied group each possesses their
niche culture of literacy in which to be effective and successful. As a
culturally sensitive, woke, and life-long learning individual, I've actively
engaged in developing the skill set necessary to become a successful
learner, listener, and leader. This includes the self-awareness that I
want to learn and explore intercultural experiences, educate myself on
intercultural communication, have explored my own cultural and
personal biases, and have abandoned ethnocentric beliefs. The work
is never done. I continue to ask questions, exchange stories, and seek
connections beyond my own experience to perform as a more
knowledgeable and engaged human. In recent experience, I co-
founded an DEAI Working Group at the River Museum. Driven by a
diverse group of personnel, across varied disciplines, our mission is to
intentionally foster institutional growth to integrate diversity, equity,
accessibility, and inclusion into DCHS's practices, procedures, and
programs. We aim to do this by encouraging the expansion of a
diverse board, staff, and volunteers; pursuing inclusivity and cultural
competency through substantive learning and transparent policies;
and modeling best practices. DEAI strategies aim to be implemented
across departments, embedded in programs and exhibits, consistent
in our human resources practices, and at the forefront of the visitor
experience. Equally, DCHS is accredited
As an arts administrator, I worked with and represented visual artists
from all the U.S. and more than a dozen foreign countries and worked
with filmmakers and musicians from all over the world. Navigating
cultural representation of art, music, and film requires attention to
sensitive and aware marketing and communication while encouraging
the communities we were serving with accessible ways to engage with
broad and diverse cultural experiences. There is little room for
neutrality in the arts and culture sector— the root of it IS the
examination of CULTURE (all cultures).
Equally, I have a degree in education. We have failed as educators in
we refuse to teach from varied lenses. A job that altered my future as
a leader was one summer when I held a short-term position as
Operations Director with a for -profit education organization. This
intensive summer academic program engaged youth from all over the
world in interactive and crosscutting curriculum to prepare them for
college, career, and life in the global 21st century. In this role
(essentially as the "school principal"), I led a team of 12 individuals
from all over the country, whom I'd never met before, and governed
-5,000 students from all over the world, over the course of three
months, 24 hours a day. What's more, we changed cities every 10
days, set up a new program, and welcomed a new group of students,
met their parents, and learned to navigate a new campus in a new
metro area. My background in education had readied me to be a
reflective decision -maker, equipped me with pedagogy, and a
philosophy to teach outside of my own lens. However, truth be told,
theory -to -practice is a very different world. In each city we landed, our
Team was met with diverse languages, cultures, customs, and
learning styles that directly affected every facet of our school day. The
diversity of the students' (and team members) individual approaches
to academics, socializing, dining, hygiene, and discipline varied. We
lived, worked, and learned together in a highly intimate and rigorous
environment. We quickly discovered that to embrace and learn from
everyone we met and to honor their unique contribution to the
classroom and the program was the path of least resistance and the
path to immense personal growth.
Describe your Participating, as a community member, in Dubuque's Envision 2010
experience engaging initiative proved to be instrumental in forming my personal philosophy
other community
of engagement. Community meetings, envisioning sessions,
members to gather
committee work, volunteer empowerment, and community
their input and
conversations were new to me when I moved to Dubuque. The
envisioning process was eye opening and I grew to understand the
opinions:
value of community input in placemaking. As Director of Gallery C &
Studio Works, we developed a community mural project. In order to
inform the artist's work, we engaged various groups of all ages from
the neighborhood to gain insight into "what the neighborhood
represented to them" in hopes that the mural would reflect the
neighborhood values. When I lived in the Washington Neighborhood, I
was active in the Neighborhood Association. We met monthly to
develop a shared mission and action plans to initiate community -
building activities to positively impact our neighborhood. At the River
Museum, we understand the value of our community partners. We
work in partnership with conservationists, preservationists, educators,
workforce developers, historians, scientists, and students in our
community to inform and to beta -test our work. We use focus groups
to inform the content of exhibits and programs. I have served on
various committees and boards on a local level, with artists, farmers,
students, stakeholders, wellness gurus, scholars and people of all
ages. I believe that community engagement must be at the center of
the work in order to be effective.
List two references:
David Schmitz
(Include their name
Administrator
and phone number)
Iowa Arts Council
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
O: 515-242-6195
M: 515-238-3824
Erin Dragotto
VP of Development
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
O 563.557.9545 ext. 210
M 1312.339.0320
edragotto@rivermuseum.com
Are you currently Yes
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, Which? • Dubuque Winter Farmers Market, Committee Chair [2011-Present]
• DCHS DEAI Working Group, Member and Co -Founder [2020-
Present]
• Empower Birth Dubuque, Committee [2015-Present]
• Inclusive Dubuque, Education Sector Committee [2017-Present]
• Dubuque Women's Outdoor Club, Committee [2015-Present]
• Mobile Mat Yoga Initiative, Committee [2015-Present]
Have you served on Yes
a Board,
Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, Which? • Dubuque Winter Farmers Market, Committee Chair [2011-Present]
• DCHS DEAI Working Group, Member and Co -Founder [2020-
Present]
• DCHS Green Team, Founding Member [2017-2019]
• DCHS Preservation Awards Committee [2017-2020]
• Empower Birth Dubuque, Committee [2015-Present]
• Inclusive Dubuque, Education Sector Committee [2017-Present]
• First Fridays, Co -Founder & Committee [2016-2017]
• Dubuque Women's Outdoor Club, Committee [2015-Present]
• Mobile Mat Yoga Initiative, Committee [2015-Present]
• DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival, Advisory Board [2014-2017]
• Nash Gallery, Steering Committee [2010-2015]
• Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce, Tourism & Promotions
Committee [2010-2012]
• Dubuque Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Board of Directors
[2008-2010]
• Voices from The Warehouse District, Board of Directors [2010-2012]
• Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, Board of Directors [2006-2011]
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 Paula Neuhaus
name here as
electronic
verfication):
Date: 05/24/2021
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To: Kevin Firnstahl; Trish Gleason; Jenni Petersen -Brant
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: October 27, 2020 12:50:29 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, Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please select which Arts Rep
vacancy you are
applying for on the
Arts and Cultural
Affairs Commission:
Name: Thomas J. Robbins
Gender (choose all Man
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
Home Address: 2361 Harvest View Drive
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of 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?
52002
262.388.1045
Heritage Center, University of Dubuque
2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa
52001
563.589.3507
Arts Administrator
Executive Director, Heritage Center
trobbins@dbq.edu
Master of Arts in Business (Arts Administration, University of WI)
A 30+ year career of working in the arts. Plus experience as a
performer, actor/singer, as well.
Describe your 15 years of working in a collegiate arts environment, 15 years of
experience working working in a private, non-profit work environment.
in diverse My wife is a professional visual artist with a BFA in Visual Arts --- she
environments: has been a great resource to me over the years having to manage
visual arts facilities and programming in addition to my expertise with
the performing arts.
Describe your My business and career has revolved around community
experience engaging engagement.
other community
members to gather
their input and
opinions:
List two references: Dr. Jeffrey Bullock, President, University of Dubuque, 563.589.3224
(Include their name Dave Grable, Board President, Dubuque Arts Council, 563-599-0378
and phone number)
Are you currently No
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on Yes
a Board,
Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you No
participated in the
City Life program?
If so, when? I am a Dubuque native, Hempstead alum 1987
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
name here as
electronic
verfication):
Thomas Robbins
Date: 10/27/2020
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 the 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.
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Date: May 13, 2021 12:45:31 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, Historic Preservation Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please identify which At -Large
opening on the
Historic Preservation
Commission your
qualifications
represent:
Name: Tim Gau
Gender (choose all Man
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
2529 Windsor Ave
Home Address:
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of 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
52001
5634517384
Avantax Planning Partners
3390 Asbury Rd
52002
563-582-2855
Office Employee
Retirement Services Technical Specialist
timgau2l@gmail.com
Graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a History degree
and previously worked at the Grout Museum District while in school.
I would like to focus on making an impact on my hometown, and look
forward to the opportunity to serve and see it continue to grow and
thrive, while continuing to keep our local history.
From working as a custodian while in school, to a museum, living in
Scotland for a semester abroad, and coming back to Dubuque I've
been around a variety of people and welcome diversity!
This is admittedly something I would like to begin doing more of, as I
do not do much in the way of engaging the community as a whole.
their input and
opinions:
List two references: References available upon request
(Include their name
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 Timothy Gau
name here as
electronic
verfication):
Date: 5/13/2021
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: April 9, 2021 12:58:34 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, Historic Preservation Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please identify which At -Large
opening on the
Historic Preservation
Commission your
qualifications
represent:
Name: Alec Gustafson
Gender (choose all Man
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
299 Main St Apt 36
Home Address:
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of 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:
52001-6965
515-230-8943
Dubuque County
720 Central Ave. Dubuque, IA
52001
5152308943
Field not completed.
Mapping/Real Estate Deputy Auditor
alecgus@gmail.com
I have a bachelors degree in Community & Regional Planning from
Iowa State University, with a minor in GIS. I have a natural love of
history and took several history courses in college. In addition to that, I
am a self taught architecture history nerd! :)
What contributions
I just love visiting old towns and marveling at the buildings and
can you make or
learning about their history. The Historic Preservation Commission
state reason for
provides an opportunity to have a hand in the restoration and planning
applying?
involved in the up keep of our city's deep rooted historic culture.
Describe your I have worked in diverse environments through my academic and
experience working personal life. In college working with groups with language barriers
in diverse can be tough, but ultimately it became valuable to work through the
environments: adversity. Conversation leads to winning ideas!
Describe your
I have worked with the city of Monroe on a Comprehensive Plan for
experience engaging
2040, 1 had first hand experience with parents, children, and
other community
grandparents in the community. I went into shops to hang flyers and
members to gather
met the owners, I went to a high school football game with a booth for
community engagement, and I joined a city hall meeting to present
their input and
progress on our plan. In my current position at Dubuque County, I
opinions:
have engaged with the public in making maps of their properties for
them, answering parcel history questions, and working during the
2020 Election with the public to make sure their votes counted.
List two references: Kevin Dragatto Dubuque County Auditor (563)-589-4456
(Include their name Jeff Miller Dubuque County GIS Coordinator (563)-589-7896
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 Yes
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 Alec Gustafson
name here as
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Date: 4/9/21
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: December 17, 2020 7:17:10 AM
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, Historic Preservation Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please select which Living within the Langworthy District
vacancy you are
applying for on the
Historic Preservation
Commission:
Name: John Link
Gender (choose all Man
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
Home Address: 535 W 5th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of 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:
52001
563-599-0371
Clottingham & Butler Insurance
800 Main Street, Dubuque IA 52001
52001
563-590-0428
SALES
VICE PRESIDENT
JOHNMLINKCPCU@GMAIL.COM
I am a life long resident of Dubuque and have lived in 2 19th Century
homes to include the one I'm in now. The preservation of the
treasures in Dubuque are vital in order to maintain the culture of our
community.
What contributions I am applying to preserve the history of our community. As a home
can you make or
owner, I know the issues on old properties and can empathize
state reason for
between the need to preserve and not preserve.
applying?
Describe your
I work with different cultures and communities in my business. I may
experience working
be in a factory in Indiana one day and on a reservation the next.
in diverse
Diversity is the mainstay of my existence.
environments:
Describe your I have served on several boards over the years to include the
experience engaging Dubuque Humane Society and currently as Board President of the
other community Dubuque Symphony Orchestra.
members to gather
their input and
opinions:
List two references: Mark Wahlert - Dubuque Symphony Orchestra 563-557-1677
(Include their name Dean Fair - Cottingham & Butler 563-564-0886
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
name here as
electronic
verfication):
John M Link
Date: December 17, 2020
Title 15
Chapter 2
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Amended 9-21-15
Amended 9-19-16
Amended 9-5-17
Amended 2-15-21
15-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Long -Range Planning Advisory Commission.
15-2-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to foster the community planning process, develop
policies, goals, plans, and management tools based on a consensus of community values,
and help guide the community's future development, public policies, and decision -making.
15-2-3: 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 Iowa
Code.
15-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city
govern the commission in all its operations.
15-2-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C. Qualifications.
1. All members must be qualified by their knowledge, experience, and ability to
contribute to the city's long-range planning and development efforts.
2. Cross -representation. One (1) member must be appointed by and from the
membership of the Housing Commission, with concurrence of the city council.
15-2-6: 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.
15-2-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified. The term of the cross -representative appointee to the
Long -Range Planning Advisory Commission must coincide with their term on the Housing
Commission.
15-2-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
15-2-9: 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.
15-2-10: MEETINGS:
A. Meetings: Meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a
majority of the commissioners.
B. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa
open meetings law.
C. 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.
D. 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.
E. 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
for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
15-2-11: 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 budget.
15-2-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 15-2-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for good
cause.
15-2-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To provide a leadership role in the planning, coordinating, and sponsoring of a periodic
community planning process;
B. To coordinate and supervise the preparation and maintenance of the comprehensive
plan;
C. To provide input to the city manager in the preparation of the city manager's
recommended multiyear capital improvement program;
D. To make comprehensive studies of the present condition and the future growth of the
city to provide input into the community planning process and to guide and accomplish a
coordinated, consistent, and harmonious development in accordance with the present
and future needs thereof to the end that the health, safety, morals, order, convenience,
prosperity, and general welfare may be promoted;
E. To make or cause to be made such surveys, studies, maps, plans, or charts of the City
with due regard to its relation to neighboring territory as may be determined as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the commission;
F. To recommend amendments to all or parts of the comprehensive plan in response to
the community planning process, upon its own initiative or upon recommendation
presented by the Zoning Advisory Commission, but only after a public hearing;
G. To review proposed urban renewal plans and urban revitalization plans for
consistency with the comprehensive plan;
H. To undertake public information efforts to enhance public understanding of the
community planning process generally and the comprehensive plan specifically; and
I. To undertake from time to time other specific long range planning projects which may
be referred to the commission by the city council.
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To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Jane Glennon; Wally Wernimont; Christine Haoo Olson
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: May 17, 2021 1:32:04 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,
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Name:
Gender (choose all
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or
transgender please
specify:
If another identity
please specify:
Home Address:
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or commission
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Tyler Stoffel
Man
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960 Boyer St.
Zip Code:
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Number:
Business Name:
52001
773-827-4468
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Number:
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education which
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board or
commission:
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tyler.stoffel@gmail.com
I am a current member of the board.
What contributions I am reapplying to remain a member of the board because I enjoy
can you make or being a part of the long range planning process, and I identify it as
state reason for something of great value to the future of our city.
appivinq?
Describe your I teach middle school in the most diverse middle school in Dubuque.
experience working
in diverse
environments:
Describe your
I regularly talk with family, friends, and neighbors about the direction
experience engaging
our city is headed in.
other community
members to gather
their input and
opinions:
List two references:
Kristin Smothers, 970-443-1046
(Include their name
Karen Stoffel, 563-556-2603
and phone number)
Are you currently No
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on Yes
a Board,
Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Long Range Planning and Advisory Commission
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.
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Title 10
Chapter 5
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Amended 7-2-18
10-5A-2: PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION:
A. Commission Created: There is hereby created the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the commission is to advise on the general beautification and
maintenance of the city, parks, trails and open spaces and facilities, advise and
recommend the provision of facilities for active and passive parks and recreation and
advise and recommend year-round opportunities for organized, inclusive recreation
activities for all residents.
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.
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.
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 not less than bi-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 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: Except as provided in 10-5A-2(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. Provide the city council with recommendations that further the general and
specific purposes of the commission.
2. Recommend the annual operating budgets and ongoing capital improvements
budgets.
3. Recommend establishment of or changes to fees, user fees, or rental fees.
4. Recommend issuance of permits, rental or special use agreements for public use
of all park and recreation facilities for activities outside of the Special Events permit
process.
5. Recommend development of community partnerships, agreement, leases and/or
plans specific to the Department.
6. Recommend the establishment of policies, rules and regulations or ordinance
changes governing the use of all grounds and facilities that have been or may be
set aside as public parks, trails, open spaces, playgrounds, and other such park and
recreation facilities. Such recommendations include but are not limited to opening
and closing hours for the use of all park and recreation facilities by the general
public.
7. Recommend the establishment of general rules and regulations for all park and
recreational programs provided by the city, including fees for league participation,
facility usage and rentals by the public.
8. Recommend agreements, leases, and other methods to cooperate with the
Dubuque Community School District, Holy Family school system, non -profits and
other groups interested in the promotion and implementation of recreational
activities which are in the best interest of the city.
9. Recommend conceptual and/or final park and recreational area related
development plans.
N. Solicitation and Acceptance of Donations: The commission may solicit donations and
gifts of money, personal and real property, and personal services. All such donations and
gifts will become the property of the city for the general support of park and recreation
programs unless such items have been designated by the donors for specific purposes.
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Date: April 6, 2021 8:07:56 AM
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:
Name:
Gender (choose all
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or
transgender please
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Home Address:
PLEASE NOTE: you
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to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
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Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Jennifer Tigges
Woman
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4927 Wild Flower Dr
Zip Code: 52002
Home Phone 5635837128
Number:
Business Name: Digital Dubuque
Business Address: 4927 wild Flower Dr
Business Zip Code: 52002
Business Phone 5635837128
Number:
Occupation: Digital Technologist
Position with President
Company
Email Address(es): Producer@videocreations.com
Experience or Currently a member of this commission with understanding of the
education which many agreements and facets of leisure services. Open to public input
qualifies you for this on a daily basis and people often reach out to me for questions and
board or concerns. Also involved in several other boards and committees
commission: supporting outdoor space and exercise opportunities.
What contributions I'm the one always asking the why or clarification at meetings. Can we
can you make or do it better? Can we be more efficient? Is there a group of individuals
state reason for we are missing? Challenging others to help for the greater good.
applying?
Describe your I have volunteered in Junior Achievement, scouts, Dubuque
experience working Community school district, Mines of Spain, University of Dubuque,
in diverse NICC, Holy Family Catholic Schools and more reaching a diverse
environments: socioeconomic group across the city and county
Describe your
experience engaging
other community
members to gather
their input and
opinions:
List two references:
(Include their name
and phone number)
Often quoted in Telegraph Herald people reach out to me via phone,
email, social media and in person. I have attended public input
meetings not required by the commission to better understand and
ask questions to individuals
Jeff Lenhart 563-880-1042
Steve Fehsal 563-581-9008
Are you currently Yes
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Cable Commission
Have you served on Yes
a Board,
Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Cable Commission, Teleprogramming commission, Friends of Mines
of Spain„Tri-State Trails Vision, N4C photography board
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.
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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.
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TITLE 2
CHAPTER 6
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
Established 7-1-16
Amended 1-3-17
2-6-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Resilient Community Advisory Commission.
2-6-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to advise on city policies and practices to assure
resilient outcomes; facilitate the ability to adapt to factors influencing the social/cultural,
economic and environmental wellbeing of the community; prevent, prepare for, and
recover from adverse vulnerabilities and change through coordination, data analysis,
evaluation and citizen engagement; and to create a viable, livable and equitable
community.
2-6-3: 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.
2-6-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the
city govern the commission in all its operations.
2-6-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
B. Qualifications. Efforts should be taken to balance the composition of the
commission as follows:
1. Members must be able to think systemically and analyze data in order to
meet the stated purpose of the commission.
2. Members' interest and/or expertise must represent the three pillars of the
Sustainable Dubuque model: economic prosperity, environmental integrity,
and social/cultural vibrancy.
3. Members should represent a wide range of sectors within the community,
including business, neighborhoods, non-profit, and educational institutions.
4. Three (3) or more members should also hold positions on one of the
following commissions: Arts & Culture Advisory Commission, Catfish Creek
Watershed Management Authority, Community Development Advisory
Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Commission,
Human Rights Commission, Long Range Planning Advisory Commission,
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, Transit Advisory Commission,
and/or Zoning Advisory Commission.
5. Members should represent the socio-economic, geographic, and
demographic diversity of the community, including youth representation.
2-6-6: 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.
2-6-7: TERMS:
The initial terms shall be as follows:
A. Two (2) at -large members appointed until July 1, 2018;
B. Two (2) at -large members appointed until July 1, 2019; and
C. Two (2) at -large members appointed until July 1, 2020.
D. Three (3) cross representative members appointed until the expiration of their
terms on the cross represented board or commission.
Following the initial 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 representatives appointed from the Arts & Culture Advisory
Commission, Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority, Community
Development Advisory Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Housing
Commission, Human Rights Commission, Long Range Planning Advisory Commission,
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, Transit Advisory Commission, and/or Zoning
Advisory Commission must coincide with their terms on the Resilient Community
Advisory Commission.
2-6-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
2-6-9: 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.
2-6-10: 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. 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.
2-6-11: 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 budget.
2-6-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 2-6-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for
good cause.
2-6-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To review research and data in order to provide input on re -identification,
prevention, and plans for potential economic, environmental, and social/cultural
vulnerabilities.
B. To review plans for long-term prevention, preparedness, and recovery efforts.
C. To review policy and program recommendations to the city council in order to
influence resilient outcomes for the community.
D. To provide comment to the city council on the allocation of budgeted city funding
to achieve adopted resiliency goals.
E. To educate and engage the public on commission priorities.
F. To provide input on and review strategies to address identified vulnerabilities in
collaboration with city staff, other city commissions and community partners.
G. To review and make recommendations regarding Sustainable Dubuque
Community Grant allocations.
H. To respect the policy making authority of the city council, the city manager's
responsibilities to implement the goals and priorities the council establishes
(council manager form of government) and the responsibility of city staff to
report to the city manager.
I. To ensure coordination and communication with other commissions.
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: May 22, 2021 11:50:32 AM
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, Resilient Community Advisory Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please identify which Interest and/or expertise in economic prosperity, Interest and/or
required criteria you expertise in environmental integrity, Interest and/or expertise in
possess to qualify for social/cultural vibrancy, Think systemically and analyze data
the Resilient
Community Advisory
Commission
Name: Adam Hoffman
Gender (choose all Man
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
1910 Marion St
Home Address:
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or commission
Zip Code: 52003
Home Phone 9522926404
Number:
Business Name: Field not completed.
Business Address: Field not completed.
Business Zip Code: Field not completed.
Business Phone Field not completed.
Number:
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Position with Field not completed.
Company
Email Address(es): ahoffman@dbq.edu
Experience or I have served on this commission for the past two -plus years and I
education which have really enjoyed the work. I have a broad based skillset and suite
qualifies you for this of experiences that qualify me for this board including: connections
board or with many in the community relating to resiliency, educational
commission: experience relating to sustainability locally and internationally, project -
based activities related to sustainability locally and internationally, and
I have a passion for making this community a more socially,
environmentally, and economically friendly place to live, work,
socialize, and recreate.
What contributions After examining the purpose of the RCAC, I feel that my background
can you make or in educational and water research and outreach, will continue to allow
state reason for me to positively contribute to all of the bulleted points, especially:
applying? reviewing research and data, reviewing plans/policies/programs, and
educating/engaging the public. Those are all aspects of myjob'by
day' that I do and that I enjoy doing.
Describe your I work as a professor at the University of Dubuque, the 8th most
experience working diverse institute of higher education in the state of Iowa dnt the most
in diverse in the tristate area (collegefactual.com). Daily I interact with students
environments: from a range of socioeconomic, race, and life experiences. In addition,
I also lead international travel classes at the University of Dubuque.
Describe your In addition to engaging other community members and gathering input
experience engaging and opinions the past 2+ years through the RCAC, I've done the same
other community with the County Board of Health. Considering I've been serving on that
members to gather board during a portion of the pandemic and mask mandates, I've had
their input and lots of experience gathering input and opinions from diverse
opinions:
audiences and stakeholders.
List two references: 1) Dale Easley (563.589.3639)
(Include their name 2) Candace Eudaley-Lobach (563-580-7212)
and phone number)
Are you currently Yes
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Country Board of Health
Have you served on Yes
a Board,
Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Same; RCAC
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.
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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.
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Title 16
Chapter 9
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Amended 7-6-15
Amended 9-19-16
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 ('/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.
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. Meetings: Meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a
majority of the commissioners.
2. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa
open meetings law.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 (4) 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
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.
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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, Zoning Advisory Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please select which At -Large
vacancy you are
applying for on the
Zoning Advisory
Commission.
Name: Rich Russell
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that apply) Note:
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Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A
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Home Address: 2045 Embassy West Dr
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Dubuque city limits
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other community
members to gather
their input and
52002
5635991576
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2045 Embassy West Dr
52002
5635991576
Retired
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r_rich_r@yahoo.com
29 years of work experience that included development review, a BS
in Community and Regional Planning, several years of experience on
the ZAC
Use my education and experience to review applications in an
unbiased manner
I served the public for the City of Dubuque for 16 years.
I sought input from the public when adopting new codes and policies. I
have conducted surveys of customers served by departments that I
worked in,
opinions:
List two references: Wally Wernimont 563 580-8330
(Include their name Mark Gudenkauf 563 582-1939
and phone number)
Are you currently No
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on Yes
a Board,
Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? currently on Zoning Advisory Commission
Have you No
participated in the
City Life program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Have you Yes
participated in the
Intercultural
Competency
Program?
If so, when? around 2010
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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.
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Date: 05/12/2021
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Indicates State - mandated board/commission
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
Open Indicates Current Opening
X/X/2021 Indicates openings within 2021
AIRPORT COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. - Airport
Douglas
Brotherton
9/14121
Marianne
Kurtz -Weber
9/14/21
Michael
Phillips
9/14/22
Robert
Blocker
9/14/22
Sue
Clemenson
9/14/24
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
Laurie
Guy
County Representative
2/15/26
Gwen
KOsel
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.
3/25/24
Open
Open
County Representative
2115/21
Matthew
Mauss
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Camm.
3/25/23
Open
Open
Appointed by4 memb.
unknown
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call
Open
Open Appointed by members
12/31/26
Open
Open County Representative
12/31/26
Open
Open County Representative
12/31/26
Open
Open City ZAC Representative
7/1/22
Matthew
Mulligan Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
711122
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets Monthly., Library Board Room
Paula
Neuhaus
Business Prof.-Living/Working In
6/30/21
Gina
Siegert
Business Professional
6/30121
Tyler
Daugherty
At -Large outside of District
6/30/21
Ali
Levasseur
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Ryan
Decker
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Susan
Riedel
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Nicholas
Haider
Arts Rep
6130/22
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr. Term -
Open
Open
Residential construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate Residential construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Commercial construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate Commercial construction professional
1/1/24
Adam
Brown
Alternate Electrical construction professional
1/1/24
Thomas
Townsend
Electrical construction professional
1/1/24
Daniel
Mc Namer
Plumbing construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate Plumbing construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
HVAC construction professional
1/1/24
Open
Open
Alternate HVAC construction professional
1/1/24
C. Blaine
Schoenhard III
Multidisciplinary representative
1/1/24
Katrina
Wilberding
Multidisciplinary representative
1/1/24
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY
4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly
Steven Drahozal 7/16/24
Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24
CABLE TV COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets on Call., 4:00 pm
Pauline
Maloney
7/1/23
Garrett
Heidenreich
7/1/23
Ronald
Tigges
7/1/23
Open
Open
7/1/21
Open
Open
7/1/21
Jennifer
Tigges
7/1/24
Alan
Vincent
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
Daugherty
6/29/21
Mc Kenzie
Blau
6/29/22
Nicholas
Huff
6/29/22
Bryce
Parks
6/29/21
Rod
Bakke
6/29/22
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
Phil Baskerville 4/6/22
Carla Heathcote 4/1
Daniel White 4/6/21
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Tue., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing
Hilary
Dalton
Housing Commission Liaison
8/17/21
Kelly
Fox
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/23
Hilary
Dalton
Low/Modlncome Area
2/15/23
Gerald
Hammel, Jr.
At -Large
2/15/23
Julie
Woodyard
Low/Modlncome Area
2/15/24
Open
Open
At -Large
2/15/21
Janice
Craddieth
Low/Modlncome Area
2/15/22
Michelle
Hinke
At -Large
2/15/22
Dean
Boles
At -Large
2/15/22
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE
2 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thursday. 5:30 p.m. at MFC
Weston
Jason
Alternate
4/1/21
Schneider
Sarah
Primary
10/1/22
Meier
Steven
Alternate
8/30/21
Kundert
Rob
Primary
8/31/21
Hinke
Michelle
Alternate
8/31/21
Serna
Dora
Primary
5/20/21
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Rick
Stuter
W 11th District
7/1/22
Melissa
Cassill
Langworthy District
7/1/23
Christina
Monk
Architect At -Large
7/1/23
Open
Open
Old Main District- Interim
7/1/21
William
Doyle
At -Large
7/1/21
John
Mc Andrews
Cathedral District
7/1/23
Open
Open
At -Large
7/1/21
Brandi
Clark
At -Large
7/1/21
Open
Open
Jackson Park District - Interim
7/1/22
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD
3 - Yr Term
Gotz
Mary
Landlord 1/1/24
Lenhart
Jeff
1/1/24
Spence
Gil
1/1/24
Hoffmann
Luke
1/1/24
Open
Open
1/1/24
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 4th Tues., 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Cynthia
Washington
section s Recipient
8/17/21
Jeff
Lenhart
At -Large
8/17/22
Margie
White
At -Large
8117/22
Rick
Baumhover
Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm.
8/17/22
Janice
Craddieth
At -Large
8/17/23
Amy
Eudaley
Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm.
8/17/23
Sam
Wooden
At -Large
8117/21
Gail
Weitz
At -Large
8/17/21
Michelle
Becwar
CDAC Rep. Primary Comm.
8117/21
Hilary
Dalton
At -Large
8/17/21
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 Yr. Term - Meets at least 2 times per year and as needed
Rick Baumhover Housing Commission Rep 8/17/22
Dorothy Schwendinger At -Large 8/17/22
Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 8/17/23
Jim Holz At -Large 8/17/21
Michelle Becwar At -Large 8117/21
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Mon. 4:30 p.m., City Hall Annex
Pamela
Birch
1/1/22
Michael
Durnin
1/1/23
Mallory
Gardiner
1/1/23
Miquel
Jackson
1/1/23
Tayler
Merfeld
1/1/24
Klanea
Evans
1/1/24
Jake
Kurczek
1/1/22
Kathy
McCarthy
1/1/24
Carla
Anderson
1/1/22
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets Qrtly, 4th Wed. 3 p.m., City Hall
Paul
Lassance
7/1/23
Open
Open
711/21
Luke
Schiltz
7/1/21
Open
Open
7/1/22
Gary
Ruden
7/1/22
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library
Patricia
Poggemiller
7/1/22
Rosemary
Kramer
7/1/22
Victor
Lieberman
7/1/23
Pam
Mullin
7/1/23
Robert
Armstrong
7/1/24
Christina
Monk
7/1/24
Greg
Gorton
7/1/21
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., City Hall
Mark
Ward
7/1/23
Michelle
Becwar
Housing Commission Rep. 8/17/21
Alan
Vincent
7/1/23
Tyler
Stoffel
7/1/21
Open
Open
7/1/21
John
Krayer
7/1/22
Open
Open
7/1/22
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tues., 4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill
Robin
Kennicker
6/30/23
Justin
Hochberger
6/30/23
Jessica
Ochoa
6/30/23
Jennifer
Tigges
6/30/21
Ray
Werner
6/30/22
Robert
McCoy
6/30/22
Hobie
Wood
6/30/22
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m.
Jacob
Kohlhaas
7/1/22
Robin
Kennicker
Commission Rep. 7/30/23
Craig
Reber
Commission Rep. 7/30/21
Sara
Booth
7/1/21
Adam
Hoffman
7/1/21
Candace
Eudaley-Loebach
7/1/22
Whitney
Sanger
7/1/22
Dean
Boles
7/1/23
Lalith
Jayawickrama
7/1/23
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Intermodal Transit Station
Luanna
Gerdemann
7/30/22
Garrett
Heidenreich
7/30/23
Open
Open
7/30/23
Robert
Daughters
7/30/23
Matthew
Esser
7/30/21
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 1st Wed., 6:30p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Matthew
Mulligan
7/1/22
Martha
Christ
7/1/23
Rebecca
Kemp
7/1/23
Teri
Zuccaro
Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm. 7/1/23
Richard
Russell
7/1/21
Brittany
Loeffelholz
7/1/21
Pat
Norton
7/1/22
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 4th Thur., 5:00 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Gwen
Kosel
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm. 3/25/24
Keith
Ahlvin
3/25/25
Jonathan
McCoy
3/25/26
Bethany
Golombeski
3/25/22
Matthew
Mauss
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Camm. 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
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.
Q: What are the new requirements for gender balance on city
boards and commissions?
A: During the 20091egislative 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
September 2009 Cityscape 22