Boards and Commission Applicant ReviewCopyrighted
October 18, 2021
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Applicant Review
SUMMARY: Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire
to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments
will be made at the next City Council meeting.
Civic Center Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2024 (Expired term of Parks)
Applicant:
Brenda Christner, 655 Florence St.
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Civil Service Commission
One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2025 (Expired term of White)
Applicant:
Daniel White, 2919 Elm St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
3 Commissioners total; currently 1 male/1 female/ 1 opening
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Becker)
Applicant:
Molly Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista St.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2023 (Vacant term of Serna)
One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2024 (Expired term of Esser)
Applicants:
Matthew P. Esser, 90 Main St.
Greg Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St.
Blake Scharpf, 1319 Forest Ln.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
Details and Openings Supporting Documentation
Civic Center Advisory Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Transit Advisory Board Applicants Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Law Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Monday, October 18, 2021
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT.
Civic Center Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2024 (Expired term of Parks)
Applicant:
Brenda Christner, 655 Florence St
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Civil Service Commission
One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2025 (Expired term of White)
Applicant:
Daniel White, 2919 Elm St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
3 Commissioners total; currently 1 male/1 female/ 1 opening
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Becker)
Applicant:
Molly Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista St.
Transit Advisory Board
One, 3-Year term through July 30,
One, 3-Year term through July 30,
Applicants:
Matthew P. Esser, 90 Main St.
Greg Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St.
Blake Scharpf, 1319 Forest Ln.
2023 (Vacant term of Serna)
2024 (Vacant term of Esser)
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Indicates State - mandated board/commissioi
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
Open Indicates Current Opening
X/X/202' Indicates openings within 2021
AIRPORT COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. - Airport
Douglas
Brotherton
9/14/25
Marianne
Kurtz -Weber
9/14/25
Michael
Phillips
9/14122
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
2/15126
Gwen
Kosel
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.
3/25/24
Mary
Goebel
County Representative
2/15126
Matthew Mauss
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Camm.
3/25/23
Open
Open
Appointed by 4 memb.
unknown
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call
Open
Open Appointed by 4 members
12/31/26
Open
Open County Representative
12/31/26
Mary
Goebel County Representative
12/31/26
Rebecca
Kemp Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
12/31/26
Matthew
Mulligan Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
7/1/22
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets Monthly., Library Board Room
Paula
Neuhaus
Business Prof.-Living/Working In
6/30/24
Noelle
Chesney
Business Professional
6130/24
Thomas
Robbins
At -Large outside of District
6/30/24
Ali
Levasseur
Arts Rep
6130/22
Ryan
Decker
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Susan
Riedel
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Nicholas
Haider
Arts Rep
6/30/22
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
111124
Thomas
Townsend
Electrical
construction professional
1/1/24
Daniel
Mc Namer
Plumbing
construction professional
1/1124
Open
Open
Alternate Plumbing
construction professional
1/1124
Corey
Valaskey
HVAC
construction professional
1/1124
Open
Open
Alternate HVAC
construction professional
1/1/24
C. Blaine
Schoenhard III
Multidisciplinary representative
1/1/24
Katrina
Wilberding
Multidisciplinaryrepresentative
1/1124
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
7/1/24
Open
Open
7/1/24
Jennifer
Tigges
7/1/24
Open
Open
7/1/24
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets last Monday of each month, 3:30 p.m.
Bi-Monthly starting Jan., Five Flags
Open
Open
6/29/24
Mc Kenzie
Blau
6/29/22
Nicholas
Huff
6/29/22
Open
Open
6/29/24
Rod
Bakke
6/29/22
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
Phil Baskerville 4/6/22
Carla Heathcote 4/6/24
Open Open 4/6/25
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Tue., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing
Open
Open
1/o/oo
8/17/21
Kelly
Fox
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/23
Hilary
Dalton
Low/Modlncome Area
2/15/23
Open
Open
e / Housing Commission Liason expires 8-27-24
2/15/23
Julie
Woodyard
Low/Modlncome Area
2/15/24
Danita
Grant
At -Large
2/15/24
Janice
Craddieth
Low/Modlncome Area
2/15/22
Michelle
Hinkle
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
Alec
Gustafson Old Main District
7/1/24
William
Doyle At -Large
7/1/24
John
Mc Andrews Cathedral District
7/1/23
Tim
Gau At -Large
7/1/24
Open
Open At -Large
7/1/24
Craig
Reber Jackson Park District- Interim
7/1/22
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD
3 - Yr Term
Gotz
Mary Landlord
111124
Lenhart
Jeff
111/24
Spence
Gil
111124
Hoffmann Luke
111/24
Sutton
Lynn
111124
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 4th Tues., 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Open
Open
Section 8 Recipient
8/17/24
Jeff
Lenhart
At -Large
8117/22
Margie
White
At -Large
8/17/22
Rick
Baumhover
Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm.
8117/22
Janice
Craddieth
At -Large
8/17/23
Amy
Eudaley
ind Long Range Planning Rep. Primary Comm.
8117/23
Sam
Wooden
At -Large
8/17/24
Gail
Weitz
At -Large
8117/24
Open
Open
At -Large
8/17/24
Hilary
Dalton
CDAC Rep. Primary Comm.
8117/24
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 Yr. Term - Meets at least 2 times per year and as needed
Rick Baumhover Housing Commission Rep 8117/22
Dorothy Schwendinger At -Large 8/17/22
Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 8117/23
Jim Holz At -Large 8/17/24
Michelle Becwar At -Large 8117/24
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Mon. 4:30 p.m., City Hall Annex
Pamela
Birch
111/22
Michael
Durnin
1/1/23
Mallory
Gardiner
111123
Miquel
Jackson
1/1/23
Tayler
Merfeld
111124
Klanea
Evans
1/1/24
Jake
Kurczek
111122
Kathy
McCarthy
1/1/24
Carla
Anderson
111122
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets Qrtly, 4th Wed. 3 p.m., City Hall
Paul
Lassance
711123
Open
Open
7/1/24
Open
Open
711124
Open
Open
7/1/22
Gary
Ruden
711122
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library
Patricia
Poggemiller
711122
Rosemary
Kramer
7/1/22
Victor
Lieberman
711123
Pam
Mullin
7/1/23
Robert
Armstrong
711124
Christina
Monk
711/24
Greg
Gorton
711125
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., City Hall
Mark
Ward
7/1/23
Amy
Eudaley Housing Commission Rep.
8/17/23
Alan
Vincent
7/1/23
Tyler
Stoffel
7/1/24
Beth
McGrath
7/1/24
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
6/30/24
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.
7/1/22
Open
Open
7/1/24
Adam
Hoffman
7/1/24
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
7/30/24
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 1st Wed., 6:30p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Matthew
Mulligan Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
7/1/22
Martha
Christ
7/1/23
Rebecca
Kemp
7/1/23
Teri
Zuccaro
7/1/23
Richard
Russell
7/1/24
Open
Open
7/1/24
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
Title 2
Chapter 4
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Amendment Adopted 10-19-15
2-4-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Civic Center Advisory Commission.
2-4-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to advise the Leisure Services Department, the city
manager, and the city council and to make recommendations to the optimum utilization
of the Civic Center facility by the widest possible range of users and uses to respond to
community needs and demands at the least possible cost to the city.
2-4-3: 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.
2-4-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the
city govern the commission in all its operations.
2-4-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
2-4-6: 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.
2-4-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified.
2-4-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
2-4-9: 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.
2-4-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet quarterly.
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. Three (3) 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.
2-4-11: 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.
2-4-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 2-4-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for
good cause.
2-4-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. Provide the city council with recommendations that further the general and
specific purposes of the commission.
B. Recommend the development of financial and other resources to support the
short- and long-term capital needs of the Civic Center facility and its programs.
C. Recommend programs to provide a variety of year round intellectual, cultural,
enjoyable, and attractive leisure time activities which contribute to the physical
and mental well being of residents and visitors.
D. Recommend programs which contribute to the economic base of the
community by encouraging business use of the Civic Center facility.
E. Recommend schedules of fees and charges for special building services,
equipment, special building features, and rental rates.
F. Recommend informational and promotional programs to secure the full
support and participation of the community.
G. Recommend the annual operating budget and an ongoing capital
improvements budget that provides a safe, secure, sanitary, clean, and attractive
facility.
H. Recommend development of community partnerships related to tourism for
optimum utilization of the Civic Center facility.
2-4-14: SOLICITATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS:
The commission may solicit donations and gifts of money, personal and real property,
and personal services, which must be donated or gifted to the City of Dubuque, for the
general support of the Civic Center unless such donations or gifts are designated by the
donor for a specific purpose.
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Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising
the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City
Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications
for any Board and/or Commission at any time. 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
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Home Address:
PLEASE NOTE: you
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commission
Civic Center Commission
Brenda Christner
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655 Florence St
Zip Code:
52003
Home Phone Number: 3196218183
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655 Florence St
52003
3196218183
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Bbrchristner@gmail.com
I have been on community theatre boards in the past.
What contributions can
I am new to Dubuque and believe in giving back to the
you make or state
community. I enjoy working with people to improve the
reason for applying?
community.
Describe your
experience working in
diverse environments:
Describe your
experience engaging
other community
members to gather
their input and
opinions:
List two references:
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and phone number)
Are you currently
serving on other
Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
I was managing director for the Young Footliters in Iowa City for
more than 10 years. I also was the Manager at the Johnson
County Fairgrounds for almost 10 years and help select
entertainment for the Fair.
I have created surveys and I am a great listener.
Howie Pewitt 319-330-7936
KaseyJurgenson 319-330-7935
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Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
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Have you participated
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program?
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Have you participated
in the Intercultural
Competency Program?
If so, when?
Yes
Iowa City Community Theatre
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Last year
No
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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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Chapter 2
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Amended 9-8-15
2-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Civil Service Commission.
2-2-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to conduct entrance examinations, conduct promotional
examinations, and act as an appeals board as provided in Chapter 400 of the Iowa Code.
2-2-3: 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.
2-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city
govern the commission in all its operations.
2-2-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises three (3) residents of the city, appointed by the mayor with
the concurrence of the city council.
B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C. Special Qualifications:
1. Commissioners must be citizens of Iowa, eligible electors as defined in the Iowa
Code, and may not hold or be a candidate for any office of public trust.
2. The human rights director shall, ex officio, be a member, without vote.
3. Commissioners may not do any of the following:
a. Sell, or in any manner become parties, directly or indirectly, to any contract to
furnish supplies, material, or labor to the city unless the sale is made or the
contract is awarded by competitive bid in writing, publicly invited and opened.
b. Have an interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or job of work or material
or the profits thereof or services to be furnished or performed for the city unless
the contract or job is awarded by competitive bid in writing, publicly invited and
opened.
D. Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code
§69.16A, relating to gender balance. No person may 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.
2-2-6: 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.
2-2-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is four (4) years or until such commissioner's successor
is appointed and qualified.
2-2-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
2-2-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice -chairperson, each to serve
a term of one (1) year. The city clerk, or the city clerk's designee, is the clerk of the
commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of
the officer's unexpired term.
2-2-10: 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. Two (2) 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.
2-11-11: 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.
2-2-12: REMOVAL:
The mayor may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public
hearing.
2-2-13: POWERS:
The commission has the powers, duties, and responsibilities as outlined in Chapter 400 of the
Iowa Code.
2-2-14: CITY COUNCIL TO FURNISH MEETING ROOM, EQUIPMENT, RECORDER:
The city council must provide suitable rooms in which the commission may hold its meetings
and supply the commission with all necessary equipment and a qualified shorthand reporter
to enable it properly to perform its duties.
2-2-15: RECORD OF MEETINGS AND PERSONNEL:
The commission must keep a record of all its meetings and also a complete individual service
record of each civil service employee which record must be permanent and kept up to date.
2-2-16: EXAMINATION OF APPLICANTS:
Examinations for the positions in the city civil service are to be applicable and required of all
applicants in accordance with the Iowa Code.
2-2-17: CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS; CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFIED PERSONS:
The commission must conduct examinations in accordance with the provisions of the laws of
the state relative thereto, and for the purpose of determining the qualifications of applicants
for positions under civil service, and must duly certify to the city council a list of the qualified
persons as set forth in the Iowa Code.
2-2-18: PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCT OF HEARING APPEALS:
Notwithstanding Chapter 1 of this Title, the commission may adopt its own rules governing
the procedure for the conduct of hearing appeals.
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DANIEL WHITE
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2919 ELM ST
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52001
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52001
5635561124
Retired
Free Flight
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High School Grad
I have served for a number of years
48 years at John Deere Dubuque Works
always encourage other people to get involved.
Chad Kaiser 583/1779
Pam Jochum 556-6530
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Molly Valaskey
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1385 Alta Vista St
Zip Code: 52001
Home Phone Number: (563)451-7322
Business Name: Premier Bank
Business Address: 2625 NW Arterial
Business Zip Code: 52002
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Email Address(es): mvalaskey@premierbanking.com
Experience or I have been employed in the financial services sector for 15
education which years. I am a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking -
qualifies you for this Madison.
board or commission:
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you make or state experience and education to assist the city of Dubuque.
reason for applying?
Describe your I grew up in Dubuque and returned in 2006 after living and
experience working in working in various cities. Prior to working in banking I worked in
diverse environments: retail stores in Minneapolis, MN and Chicago, IL working with a
diverse range of co-workers.
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committee at Premier Bank I take part in sending out surveys to
customers for input as well as bank staff. I often seek out the
input and opinions from staff in my department when rolling out a
new process or product.
Andrew Mozena - (563)585-3038
Karen Cavanagh - (563)585-3031
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Title 5
Chapter 1
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
Amendment Adopted 7-21-14
And 10-6-14
Amended Adopted 5-18-15
Amended 3-19-18
5-1-1: BOARD CREATED:
There is hereby created the Transit Advisory Board.
5-1-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the board is to recommend the establishment of routes, schedules, and changes
in fare structure and/or rates.
5-1-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The board may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as may be
necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code of Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
5-1-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern
the board in all its operations.
5-1-5: MEMBERSHIP:
The board comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
5-1-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the board, must execute an oath of office
at the first meeting of the board following the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's
office any time prior to the first meeting of the board.
5-1-7: TERMS:
The term of office for members of the board is three (3) years or until such member's successor
is appointed and qualified.
5-1-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
5-1-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The board must choose annually a chairperson and vice -chairperson, each to serve a term of
one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the
board. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's
unexpired term.
5-1-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings. The board will meet bimonthly, September through May, meeting no
less than four times per year.
B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written
request of a majority of the members.
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 member of the board has been absent for three (3) or more
consecutive meetings of the board, without being excused by the chairperson, such
absence will be grounds for the board to recommend to the city council that the position
be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
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 board must be
filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by the next
regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
F. Quorum. Three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting is necessary
for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
5-1-11: COMPENSATION:
Members serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for
necessary travel and other expenses while on official board business within the limits
established in the city administrative policies and budget.
5-1-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 5-1-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any member for good cause.
5-1-13: POWERS:
The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. Advise the city council on executing agreements and grants relating to the transit system
operation and the purchase of new equipment.
B. Advise the city council on rates, fares, or charges for the transportation of passengers
and any incidental services and the rates or charges to be made for advertising in buses or
any other facility.
5-1-14: FARE INCREASE OR REDUCTION IN SERVICE, PROCEDURE:
A. Definitions: The following words and phrases, when used in this title shall, for the purpose
of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN SERVICE:
1. Routes: Elimination of a route;
2. Service Hours: Reduction of ten percent (10%) of service hours of a route;
3. Service Miles: Reduction of ten percent (10%) of service miles of a route; and/or
4. Bus Stops: Elimination of one (1) or more stops on a route that would result in a
greater than one-fourth (1/4) mile walking distance between bus stops.
B. Public Hearing: Prior to the adoption of any fare increase or a substantial reduction in
service by the city council, the city council must set a time and place for public hearing on
such proposed fare increase or reduction in service, and must cause a notice of the time
and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city
not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days prior to such hearing. All notices must
comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
C. Contents of Notice: The notice must state the time and place of hearing, include a
summary of the proposed fare increase or reduction in service level, indicate who the
increase or reduction will affect, indicate the date the increase or reduction will take effect,
and request that interested persons comment, in writing filed with the city clerk prior to the
time of the public hearing or in person at the public hearing, on the proposed increase or
reduction. The notice must also state that any comments submitted will be considered by
the city council, and that following the public hearing, the city council will act to adopt,
modify or reject the proposed fare increase or reduction in service. All notices must comply
with all federal, state, and local regulations.
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Matthew Paul Esser
Man
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90 Main St Apt 308
Zip Code:
Home Phone Number:
Business Name:
Business Address:
Business Zip Code:
Business Phone
Number:
Occupation:
Position with Company
Email Address(es):
Experience or
education which
qualifies you for this
board or commission:
What contributions can
you make or state
reason for applying?
Describe your
experience working in
diverse environments:
Describe your
experience engaging
other community
members to gather
their input and
opinions:
List two references:
(Include their name
and phone number)
Are you currently
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Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
52001
5632133913
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matt.esser81 @gmail.com
Previously served on TAB for more than five years and held both
chair & vice chair positions. I use the Jule regularly and am a
strong proponent of public transit.
I am interesting in improving public transit service so that more
people may consider riding the bus from time to time thus
contributing to sustainability.
Did Americorps at the Multicultural Family Center where I
interacted with many community members.
As a past transit advisory board member I collaborated with
others to brainstorm ideas on how the transit system could better
serve residents.
Lou Schemmel, 5635138521
Sue Dodd, 5635828424
1•C.!
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Yes
If yes, which? Transit Advisory Board
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in the City Life
program?
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Have you participated Yes
in the Intercultural
Competency Program?
If so, when? 5-10 yrs ago
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Greg A Orwoll
Man
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2635 W 32nd St
Zip Code: 52001
Home Phone Number: 5635649156
Business Name: DuRide
Business Address: 2728 Asbury Rd, Ste 330
Business Zip Code: 52001
Business Phone 5634514999
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Occupation: Executive Director
Position with Company DuRide
Email Address(es): greg@duridedbq.com
Experience or I am Executive Director of DuRide in Dubuque, where we provide
education which transportation for members age 65 and older in Dubuque, East
qualifies you for this Dubuque, and Asbury. All rides are provided by volunteers who
board or commission: drive their own vehicles.
I have been in this position since 2013. Prior to DuRide, I was
Executive Director of The Colts, where i was responsible for all
aspects of the organization, including transportation.
At DuRide, we work closely with Jule and many partner
organizations throughout the community.
What contributions can I am closely integrated throughout the community with partner
you make or state organizations and individuals and wish to help work toward the
reason for applying? most ideal and efficient transportation system we can possibly
have. So much of what our community offers in the way of public
and public -private solutions is operating very well for those who
need assistance. I would strive to continue to improve every
aspect of public transportation.
Describe your As executive director of two non profit organizations beginning in
experience working in 1984, 1 have extensive experience bringing many diverse people
diverse environments: together to work toward common goals and priorities. I have had
particular success in integrating heterogeneous groups of people
who start out with little in common, either geographically or
socially.
Describe your
Managing a non profit organization successfully requires an
experience engaging
ability to engage people for a common objective. To do so
other community
requires that a clear vision and mission is established for all to
members to gather
embrace, and the most successful visions and missions are
their input and
designed and driven by stakeholders who feel a sense of
opinions:
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serving on other
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or Committees?
ownership of the whole.
Sue Balsamo (563) 543-3586
Louis Bassler (563) 590-5942
Yes
If yes, which? RTA - Transportation Action Group (TAG)
NE Iowa Area Agency on Aging board of directors
Dubuque Chorale board of directors
Albrecht Acres board of directors
dbos
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Some time ago, I was Chair of Land of Festivals, Inc. During my
tenure, we successfully merged Land of Festivals into the
Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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in the City Life
program?
If so, when?
Have you participated
in the Intercultural
Competency Program?
If so, when?
ES
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I attended one seminar
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Blake Scharpf
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1319 Forest Lane
Zip Code: 52001
Home Phone Number: 563 235 0031
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Experience or Experience riding the bus and general concern for safety and
education which satisfaction. Have some ideas and would like to be a part of
qualifies you for this something larger than myself. Also, would like the opportunity to
board or commission: give back to the community.
What contributions can
you make or state
reason for applying?
Describe your
experience working in
diverse environments:
Describe your
experience engaging
other community
members to gather
their input and
opinions:
List two references:
(Include their name
and phone number)
Are you currently
serving on other
Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
Have some ideas to throw around.
Good with customers. Good with other cultures and minorities,
people with disabilities and the elderly.
8+ years working with people in a customer service environment.
Getting and applying feedback to further improve myself and the
community/environment around me.
Amy Gerhard- Rescue Mission (Dubuque)
(563) 583-1394
Debbie Pottebaum- The Jule (Employee)
563-589-4196
No
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Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
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in the City Life
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Competency Program?
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VACANCIES — REMOVAL — TERMS, §69.16A
69.16A Gender balance.
1. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of the state established
by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be gender balanced. No person shall
be appointed or reappointed to any board, commission, committee, or council established
by the Code if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of
the board, commission, committee, or council of one gender to be greater than one-half
the membership of the board, commission, committee, or council plus one if the board,
commission, committee, or council is composed of an odd number of members. If the board,
commission, committee, or council is composed of an even number of members, not more
than one-half of the membership shall be of one gender. If there are multiple appointing
authorities for a board, commission, committee, or council, they shall consult each other to
avoid a violation of this section.
2. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of a political subdivision
of the state that are established by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be
gender balanced as provided by subsection 1 unless the political subdivision has made a
good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on a board, commission,
committee, or council in compliance with subsection 1 for a period of three months but
has been unable to make a compliant appointment. In complying with the requirements of
this subsection, political subdivisions shall utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting
the best qualified applicants. This subsection shall not prohibit an individual whose term
expires prior to January 1, 2012, from being reappointed even though the reappointment
continues an inequity in gender balance.
86 Acts, ch 1245, §2041; 87 Acts, ch 218, §8; 88 Acts, ch 1150, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 162, §1, 2
Referred to in §8D.3, 15E102, 15H.3, 23.3, 28A.7, 35A.2, 80.28, 84A.1A, 84A.4, 135.43, 135.109, 142A.3, 148.2A, 155A.2A, 159A.13,
216A.12, 216A.92A, 216A.132, 216A.162, 217.43, 235B.1, 252B.22, 256.5A, 256.35A, 272.3, 273.15, 284.15, 303A.5, 314.22, 418.5, 455A.20,
455B.150, 514E.2, 542.4, 904A.2A
Tue Nov 24 21:20:54 2020 Iowa Code 2021, Section 69.16A (14, 0)
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