Boards and Commission AppointmentsCopyrighted
December 20, 2021
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Appointments
SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Civic Center Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2022 (Vacant term of Huff)
Applicants:
Brenda Christner, 655 Florence St.
Peter Gael, 2021 Ellen St. (Additional Applicant)
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-Year term through J my 1, 2022 (1 nterim Jackson Park term of
Reber)
Applicant:
Janice Esser, 1072 Locust St. — Qualifies for Jackson Park District
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 5 males/2 females/2 opening
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Reisdorf)
Applicant:
Joshua Merritt, 2454 Pennsylvania Ave
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Overview Sheet - 12-20-21
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Civic Center Advisory Commission Applicants
Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Applicant
Supporting Documentation
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission Applicant
Supporting Documentation
Details and Openings
Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Iowa Code Section 69.16a
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Gender Balance Q&A Sheet
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Monday, December 20, 2021
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Civic Center Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through June 29, 2022 (Vacant term of Huff)
Applicants:
Brenda Christner, 655 Florence St.
Peter Gael, 2021 Ellen St. Additional Applicant
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2022 (Interim Jackson Park term of Reber)
Applicant:
Janice Esser, 1072 Locust St. — Qualifies for Jackson Park District
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 5 males/2 females/2 opening
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Reisdorf)
Applicant:
Joshua Merritt, 2454 Pennsylvania Ave
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
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
Civic Center Commission
Brenda Christner
Another identity
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655 Florence St
Zip Code:
52003
Home Phone Number: 3196218183
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:
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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:
(Include their name
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
No
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on a
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which?
Have you participated
in the City Life
program?
If so, when?
Have you participated
in the Intercultural
Competency Program?
If so, when?
Yes
Iowa City Community Theatre
Yes
Last year
No
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 Brenda Christner
name here as
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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
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
Civic Center Commission
Peter Gael
Man
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2021 Ellen St
Zip Code:
Home Phone Number:
Business Name:
Business Address:
Business Zip Code:
Business Phone
Number:
Occupation:
52002
15635813861
Big A Auto Parts and Service
2311 Central Ave
52001
563-556-1123
Service Advisor
Position with Company Service Advisor
Email Address(es): petegael@hotmail.com
Experience or I have been going to concerts and entertainment shows for 40
education which years in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Louisiana. I believe that I
qualifies you for this have the experience of going to various arenas, theaters, and
board or commission: entertainment to know what works in a facility and what doesn't.
What contributions can I can contribute by researching, giving input, and making
you make or state informed decisions. I am also willing to listen and work with
reason for applying? others and see things from others' perspectives.
Describe your I worked in Human Services for several years so have worked
experience working in with different nationalities, genders, races, and sexual
diverse environments: orientation. I have friends that are LGBTQ and believe that no
matter who you are, your opinion matters.
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?
I am just as at home working phones as going door to door to
seek out input and opinions. I have worked in political campaigns
and community iniatives so know what it takes to talk with and
listen to people.
Dan Reavis: 563-599-5742
Brandi Pickett: 562-760-5708
No
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Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you participated No
in the City Life
program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Have you participated No
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.
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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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the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City
Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications
for any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one
year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple
vacancies and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications.
Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic
information below
Personal Information
Select the Board,
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please identify which
opening on the Historic
Preservation
Commission your
qualifications
represent:
1►PIT,T3
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:
Historic Preservation Commission
At -Large
Janice Esser
Woman
**Qualifies as Jackson Park District Representative
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1072 LOCUST 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:
Home Phone Number:
Business Name:
Business Address:
Business Zip Code:
Business Phone
Number:
Occupation:
Position with Company
Email Address(es):
52001
5635816073
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1072 LOCUST ST
52001
5635816073
Realtor
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janiceannesser@gmail.com
Experience or I feel I'm qualified for this position because I live in the Jackson
education which Park Historic District and have renovated our 140 year old home.
qualifies you for this While doing so, I was in contact with the Historic Preservation
board or commission: Commission.
What contributions can I am passionate about our downtown area and feel it's an
you make or state important balance between keeping our history intact while also
reason for applying? realizing that buildings will need improvements made to them. I
also think it's important to know what's happening in my
neighborhood, both personally and professionally.
Describe your As a Realtor, I am constantly working with people from all
experience working in backgrounds. That is what makes my job so interesting and
diverse environments: rewarding!
Describe your
As a former Bryant School Parent Teacher Organization
experience engaging
President, I felt it was important to get as many parents to the
other community
meetings as possible to ensure everyone's needs were met.
members to gather
Everyone had a voice and was heard.
their input and
opinions:
List two references: Angie Hilkin 563-260-7637
(Include their name Tina Bower 563-451-2193
and phone number)
Are you currently No
serving on other
Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on a No
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you participated No
in the City Life
program?
If so when? Field not completed.
Have you participated No
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.
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Title 2
Chapter 3
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Amended 8-4-14
Amended 5-18-15
Amended 1-21-20
2-3-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Investment Oversight Advisory Commission.
2-3-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to review the actions and decisions of the city's investments
and all money managers for compliance with the city's investment policy and to report any
noncompliance to the city council; to recommend, as needed, changes in the investment policy
to the city council; and to review the investment performance of the city's investments and
money managers and to report to the city council concerning such investment performance at
least quarterly.
2-3-3: 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.
2-3-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern
the commission in all its operations.
2-3-5: MEMBERSHIP:
The commission comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council, who have
knowledge about investments and finance but with no affiliation with a firm or corporation which
does now or during the term of a commissioner provides investment or financial advice or
services to the city.
2-3-6: 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.
2-3-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is
appointed and qualified.
2-3-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
2-3-9: 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.
2-3-10: 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.
2-3-11: 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.
2-3-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 2-3-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for good
cause.
2-3-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To review the actions and decisions of the director of finance and budget and the city's
money managers for compliance with the city's investment policy and report any
noncompliance to the city council;
B. To recommend, as needed, changes in the city's investment policy to the city manager
and the city council; and
C. To review the investment performance of the city and the city's money managers and
report to the city council concerning same at least quarterly.
2-3-14: REPORTS PROVIDED:
The director of finance and budget must provide the commission with monthly, quarterly, and
annual reports prepared by the finance director and the city's financial advisors.
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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
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JOSHUA MERRITT
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2454 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, DUBUQUE, IA
Zip Code: 52001
Home Phone Number: (563) 542-2226
Business Name: MidWestOne Bank
Business Address: 895 Main St, Dubuque, IA
Business Zip Code: 52001
Business Phone (563) 589-7129
Number:
Occupation: Financial Services Internal Audit
Position with Company Senior Internal Auditor
Email Address(es): jmerritt@midwestone.com
Experience or 5 years working in financial services and risk management
education which Certified Anti -Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
qualifies you for this Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
board or commission:
What contributions can I want to help support Dubuque by utilizing my financial skills that
you make or state I've grown and continue to grow.
reason for applying?
Describe your In terms of diversity in the workplace, I feel it is much more
experience working in beneficial and the right way to "work." I say this because this
diverse environments: shouldn't be an issue in our world, but it is unfortunately. Also,
having a diverse team provides, if not requires, more
communication because everyone comes from different cultures
and backgrounds and you need that communication to
understand one another. In the end, it makes for a better work
environment for all.
Describe your
Most of my engagement has been through networking via Young
experience engaging
Professionals of Dubuque and volunteering at the Dubuque
other community
Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. I also did some outreach to the
members to gather
community when I was a Wendt Scholar at the University of
their input and
Dubuque, however, I would love to learn how to engage my
opinions:
community more.
List two references: Linda McKeag (920) 445-6840
(Include their name Charles Barland (563) 599-8996
and phone number)
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or Committees?
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Competency Program?
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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/2022 Indicates openings within 2022
AIRPORT COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 4 p.m., Airport Conf. Room
Douglas
Brotherton
9/14125
Marianne
Kurtz -Weber
9/14/25
Michael
Phillips
9/14/22
Robert
Blocker
9/14122
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
Mary
Goebel
County Representative
2/15/26
Matthew
Mauss
Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.
3/25/23
Open
Open
Appointed by 4 members.
unknown
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - 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 4th Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., MFC or Varied locations
Paula
Neuhaus
Business Prof.-Living/Working In
6/30/24
Noelle
Chesney
Business Professional
6/30124
Thomas
Robbins
At -Large outside of District
6/30/24
All
Levasseur
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Ryan
Decker
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Susan
Riedel
Arts Rep
6/30122
Nicholas
Haider
Arts Rep
6/30/22
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr. Term -Meets 1st Thur., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
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
Corey
Valaskey
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
Multidisciplinaryrepresentative
1/1/24
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY
4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly
Steven Drahozal 7/16124
Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24
CABLE TV COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets on Call., Varied locations
Pauline
Maloney
7/1/23
Garrett
Hendenreich
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., Five Flags
Tyler Daugherty 6/29/24
Mc Kenzie Blau 6/29/22
Open Open 6/29/22
Bryce Parks 6/29/24
Rod Bakke 6/29/22
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets on Call, City Hall
Phil Baskerville 4/6/22
Carla Heathcote 4/6/24
Daniel White 4/6/25
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing
Open
Open
Low/Mod Income Area
8/17/24
Kelly
Fox
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/23
Hilary
Dalton
At -Large / Housing Commission Liason e7
2/15/23
Open
Open
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/23
Julie
Woodyard
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/24
Danita
Grant
At -Large
2/15/24
Janice
Craddieth
Low/Mod Income 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 Thur. (Feb., April, June,
Oct., Dec.)
5:30 p.m. at MFC
Rob Kundert
Primary
12/19/21
Michael Durnin
Alternate
Dora Serna
Primary
8/11/23
Open Open
Alternate
4/1/21
Sarah Schneider
Primary
10/31/23
Steven Meier
Alternate
12/19/21
EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Mon. 4:30 p.m., MFC Conf. room 2
Pamela
Birch
1/1/22
Michael
Durnin
1/1/23
Mallory
Gardiner
1/1/23
Open
Open
1/1/23
Taylor
Merfeld
1/1/24
Klanea
Evans
1/1/24
Jake
Kurczek
1/1/22
Kathy
McCarthy
1/1/24
Carla
Anderson
1/1/22
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Rick
Stuter
W IIth 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
7/1124
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 - Meets 3rd Tues., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Mary
GOtz
Landlord 1/1124
Jeff
Lenhart
1/1/24
Gil
Spence
1/1124
Luke
Hoffmann
1/1/24
Lynn
Sutton
111124
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tues. (Jan., Aril, July, Oct.), 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Open
Open
Section 8 Recipient
8/17/24
Jeff
Lenhart
At -Large
8/17/22
Margie
White
At -Large
8/17/22
Rick
Baumhover
Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm.
8/17122
Janice
Craddieth
At -Large
8117/23
Amy
Eudaley
Housing Trust and Long Range Planning Rep.
8117/23
Primary Comm.
Sam
Wooden
At -Large
8117/24
Gail
Weitz
At -Large
8/17/24
Open
Open
At -Large
8117/24
Hilary
Dalton
CDAC Rep. Primary Comm.
8/17/24
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 Yr. Term - Meets as needed, 7:30 a.m., Federal Bldg.
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
8117/24
Michelle
Becwar
At -Large
8/17/24
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Wed.(Jan., April, July, Oct.) 3 p.m., City Hall
Paul
Lassance
7/1/23
Molly
Valaskey
711/24
Open
Open
7/1/24
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
7/1122
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
7/1/25
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
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. MFC or varied locations
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. , Jule Op. & Train. Center
Jacob Kohlhaas
7/1/22
Robin Kennicker
Commission Rep. 7/30/23
Craig Reber
Commission Rep. 7/1/22
Katharine Connolly
7/1/24
Adam Hoffman
7/1/24
Open Open
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
Greg
Orwoll
7/30/23
Robert
Daughters
7/30/23
Matthew
Esser
7/30/24
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Wed., 6:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Matthew
Mulligan Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
7/1/22
Martha
Christ
7/1/23
Rebecca
Kemp Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm.
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 4th Thur., 5:30 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 Comm..
3/25/23
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