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Boards and Commissions Applications Review VACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting of Monday, January 3, 2011 th 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 Street APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON THEIR POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT Housing Code Appeals Board One 3-year term through January 11, 2014 (Term of Young) Applicant: David Young, 1572 Central Avenue Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Setting 10 Initial Terms: Three 1-year terms through February 1, 2012 Three 2-year terms through February 1, 2013 Four 3-year terms through February 1, 2014 Applicants: 1. Sheila Castaneda, 1014 Dunham Drive 2. Michael Coty, 125 Bluff Street 3. Larissa Filimonenko, 2260 Samantha Drive 4. Jeffrey Jochum, 3750 Aerostar Drive 5. Richard Landis, 2390 Clarke Crest Drive 6. Pat McNamara, 1041 Shady Oaks Drive 7. William McIntee, 1339 Belmont Street th 8. Eric Miller, 1290 W. 5 Street, #1 9. Betty Phillips, 3047 Kane Court 10. Louise Thurn, 3037 Kaufmann Avenue 11. Annalee Ward, 2758 Tiffany Court Additional Applicant Council Members Lynch and Voetberg serve as City Council representatives for a total of 12 members. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS * - Denotes Chairperson; For lnformation: 589-4120 AIRPORT COMMISSION - 4 Yr. Term Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. - Airport Amy Wagner 09 -14 -12 Douglas Brotherton 09 -14 -13 *Michael A. Santillo 09 -14 -13 Charles Daoud 09 -14 -14 Steven R. Accinelli 09 -14 -14 AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION 6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call *Steve Horsfield Linda Lucy Marianne Krause Tom Henschel Jeff Stiles (By Board Vote) 01 - - (county) 12 -31 -02 (County) 12 -31 -08 (cityznc) 01 -03 -14 (city 01 -03 -14 AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 5 Year Term, Meets on Call 'Vacant (By Board Vote) Randall J. Klauer (CityZBA) 02 -15 -11 Michael A. Ruden (CityZBA) 02 -15 -11 Darlene Burds (county) 02 -15 -11 Ron Koppes (County) 02 -15 -11 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMM. 3 Yr Term Meets 4' Tues., 4:30, Library Brd Rm. Ellen H Henkels ( Bus/Prof) 06 -30 -12 Julie Steffen (Bus/Prof Dist) 06 -30 -12 *Geri Shafer (At Large) 06 -30 -12 Louise Kames (Arts) 06 -30 -13 Marina O'Rourke Rosenow (Arts) 06 -30 -13 Susan Riedel (Arts) 06 -30 -13 Paul Hemmer (Arts) 06 -30 -13 BOARD OF APPEALS - BUILDING CODE Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Ryan Anglese (At Lrg) 08 -01 -11 Marla Cruise (ADA Rep) 08 -01 -12 Chuck Carr (Gen. Cont.) 08 -01 -12 Richard G. Luchsinger (At Lrg) 08 -01 -12 John Schwendinger (Jrny.Carp) 08 -01 -13 *F. James Kolf (Arch/Engr.) 08 -01 -13 1 (ADA new position awaiting applicants) TBD CITY BOARD OF REVIEW (w /County) Appt. 6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1 -30 Robert Schaub Greg Hutchinson Ruth Ann Hanson John F. Ganshirt Donald Lochner 01 -01 -11 01 -01 -11 (Realtor) 01 -01 -14 (Constr) 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -16 CIVIC CENTER ADV COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meet 4:30 p.m. 4th Monday at Five Flags Cynthia A. Fuller *Bryce Parks Rod Bakke Marilynne Field Barb Kurt 06 -29 -12 06 -29 -12 06 -29 -13 06 -29 -13 06 -29 -13 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 4 Yr. Tenn, Meets on Call Elizabeth Takes 'Daniel White James Schilling 04 -06 -12 04 -06 -13 04 -06 -14 COMMUNITY DEVEL ADV. COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3 Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at Federal Bldg /Housing Ann Michalski (At Large) 02 -15 -11 David Shaw (LOw/M Inc Area) 02 -15 -11 Janice Craddieth (Low/M Inc Area) 02 -15 -11 Thomas Wainwright (At Large) 02 -15 -12 *Hilary A. Stubben (Low /M Inc A) 02 -15 -12 Paula Maloy, SVM (At Large) 02 -15 -13 Theresa Caldwell (Low/M Inc A) 02 -15 -13 Peter Koshakji (At Large) 02 -15 -13 Ricardo Woods (Housing Rep) 08 -15 -13 ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term; Meets Bi- Monthly James Dixon Dan Hammel Ronald Mueller Elaine L. Reiss *Kevin Pfohl Bob Schmidt Paul J. Uhlrich ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION 3 Year Term, Meets on Call Peggy Murray Mike Van Milligen Daniel White 'Rick Stein Dan LoBianco Doug Stillings Richard Van !ten Kelley Deutmeyer Dave Baker ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION - 3 Yr. Term Meets 1 * Tues. 4 p.m. City Hall Annex *Wayne Klostermann Edward Cawley Gayle Walter Aditi Sinha Vacant - Youth (Term of Miller) Michael J. Buelow Chad Oberdoerster HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMM. Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3 Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg D. Joseph Rapp (old Main Interim) 07 -01 -11 Christopher J. Wand (Arch /At Lg) 07 -01 -11 David Klavitter (Langworthy) 07 -01 -11 Mary Loney Bichell (At Large) 07 -01 -12 Michael Knight (At Large) 07 -01 -12 *Christine Olson (At Large) 07 -01 -12 Peggy Stover (Cathedral Interim) 07 -01 -12 Robert McDonell (Jackson Pk) 07 -01 -13 John E. Whalen, MD (w. 11th) 07 -01 -13 HOUSING COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, 4 Tues. 4:30 p.m., Fed Bldg Vacant (Tenn of Heeling) 08 - - Vacant (Term of Frommelt) 08 - - Lynn Sutton 08 -17 -11 *David J. Kepler 08 -17 -12 Dorothy Culbertson(Trust Fund Rep)08 -17 -12 Jim Holz (Trust Fund Rep)08 - 17 - 12 Lisa McAllister (Sec. 8 Area) 08 -17 -12 Judie Root 08 -17 -13 Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF 08 -17 -13 Ricardo Woods (CDAC Rep) 08 -17 -13 HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Yr. Term, Meets 6x/Year *Jim Holz Dorothy Culbertson Doris M. Hingtgen Vacant (Term of Eddy) John V. Walsh HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD 3 Yr. Term, 3 Tues. 4:30 p.m. Fed Bldg. Vacant (Term of Moore) David Young Fred Miller Paul Newman *Robert Schaub William J. Kinsella Vacant (Term of Matheos) HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2 " Mon. 4:15 Annex Anthony Allen Kurt Hansen R.R.S. Stewart Lori Apel Frederick Davis, Jr. Lynn Sutton Andrea Beacham Michael Elliot Megan Gloss (Elec. Con.) 05 - - (Jour/Maint) 05 - - (At Large) 05 - - (Elec. Engr.) 05 - - (Jour/Maint) 05 - - (Elec. Bkground) 05 - - (Elec. Bkground) 05 - - (IA Workforce Dev) 2 - - (Council Rep) 2 - - (NICC) 2 - - (At Large) 2 - - (At Large) 2 - - (At Large) 2 - - (from LRP) 2 - - (IDED) 2 - - (Intl Labor) 2 - - 10 -01 -11 10 -01 -11 10 -01 -12 10 -01 -13 06 -01 -13 10 -01 -13 10 -01 -13 (From Hsg) 08 -17 -12 (From Hsg) 09 - - (At Large) 09 - - (From. Hsg.) 08 - - (At Large) 09 - - 01 -01 -12 01 -01 -12 01 -01 -12 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -14 As prepared for 1/3/11 Council meeting INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION - 3 Yr. Term, Meets Qtrly; 4"' Wednesday 3 p.m. City Hall "A" Virgil Blocker Brad Chalmers Hiram Melendez Gary Ruden *Stephen V. Reisdorf LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4 Yr Term, Meets 4"' Thurs. 4 p.m.Library Paula Connors Elizabeth Leeper David Hammer Kristen L. Smith Mike Willis *Diann Guns Fred Miller LONG RANGE PLAN'G ADV COMM. 3 Yr Term Meets 3 Wed. 7p.m. Fed Bldg Dirk Voetberg Richard Van !ten Alan Vincent John Pregler Chad Darter *Charles Winterwood, MD James F. Prochaska MECHANICAL CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term - Meets Qrtly, City Hall Gary Hillard *Tom W. Giese Corey Valaskey David Grothe Michael P. Kelly Paul J. Papin Ronald Billmeyer MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 1 Yr. Term, On -Call, CC Appt'd Reps. Gail Chavenelle Connie Twining MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP Council Apptd. Rep - 3 Year Term Edward Cawley (Apptd Citizen Rep) 12 -31 -12 PARK AND RECREATION ADV. COMM. 3 Year Term Meets 2" Tues. 4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill *Tom Blocklinger Mark Noble Evelyn Nadeau Robert Blocker Karen C. Lyness David Schlueter Paul Hoffmann, D.D.S. PLUMBING CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly, City Hall Stanley G. Gonner (Master) 11 - 02 - 11 *Harlan J. Willenborg (Master) 11 - 02 - 11 Vacant (Term of Swift) (At- Large) 11 - - Dan Harris (At Large) 11 -02 -12 Paul Papin (at will) (Journeyman) 11 - - SAFE COMMUNITY ADVISORY CMTE 1 Yr Terms, Terms, Meets Quarterly Anthony Allen Mary Rae Bragg Diane Callahan Jonathan Cheatham Rachel Daack Ann Ernst Doug Stillings SusanStork Lynn Sutton Vacant (Term of Schmidt/Croissant) George Enderson *Joel Lightcap Matthew Esser Rhonda Knight 07 -01 -11 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -13 (12) 07 -01 -11 (12) 07 -01 -11 (15) 07 -01 -11 (15) 07 -01 -11 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 (Council Rep) 07 - - (Ent Zone Rep) 07 - - 07 -01 -11 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -13 03 -16 -11 03 -16 -11 03 -16 -12 03 -16 -12 03 -16 -13 03 -16 -13 03 -16 -13 12/31/11 12/31 /11 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -12 06 -30 -13 06 -30 -13 06-30-13 12/31/11 12/31 /11 12/31/11 12/31 /11 12/31 /11 12/31/11 12/31 /11 12/31 /11 12/31/11 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD 3 yr. Term, Meet B!- Monthly, 2" Thurs. Lib 07 -30 -11 07 -30 -11 07 -30 -11 07 -30 -12 07 -30 -13 TV CABLE REGULATORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2 Wed OC. 5:30 Annex Andy Bellings Ronald Tigges Walter Webster *Charlie Ellis Kevin R. Stevens TV CABLE COMMUNITY TELEPROGRAMMING COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 1" Tues. 5:30 Annex Pauline J. Maloney George P. Herrig Sr. Carol Hoverman Jennifer L. Tigges Alan Vincent Vacant (Term of McDonough) Vacant (Tenn of Everist) Martha E. Christ Thomas Henschel Ron Smith Charles Miller Stephen Hardie Patrick Norton *Jeff Stiles Randall J. Klauer William J. Gibbs Jeff Cremer Heath Hutchinson *Michael A. Ruden 06 -30 -10 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -12 06 -30 -13 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -12 06 -30 -12 06 -30 -12 06 -30 -13 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 1" Wed. 6:30 Fed Bldg 07 -01 -11 (Airport ZC) 07 - - 07 -01 -11 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -12 07-01-13 (Airport ZC) 07 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 5 Yr Term; Meets 4 Thurs. 4 pm Fed Bldg (Airport ZBA) 03 - - 03 -25 -12 03 -25 -13 03 -25 -14 (Airport ZBA) 03 -25 -15 Beginning February 2011 SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS ADV CMS 3 Yr Terms, Meets Quarterly Kevin Lynch (Council Rep) Dirk Voetberg (Council Rep) 2/1/12 2/1/12 2/1/12 2/1/13 2/1/13 2/1/13 2/1/14 2/1/14 2/1/14 2/1/14 175 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AD HOC COMMITTEE Wallace Brown Citizen Rep Susan Farber Citizen Rep Michael Gibson Citizen Rep Ralph Scharnau Citizen Rep Jennifer Tigges Citizen Rep Katie Wiedemann Citizen Rep Stephanie Tranmer High School Rep Shelby Duggan High School Rep Christin Meyer High School Rep Lindsey McNeeley - Moeler Young Prof Christopher Wand Young Prof Meg Wall -Wild Historical Society Rep Sue Czeshinski Chamber of Commerce Amy Weber Arts Commission Rep Diane Mohr Telegraph Herald Rep Gary Olsen Education Rep Chapter 6 Housing Code Appeals Board 6 -6 -8: HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD: A. Created: There is hereby created a housing code appeals board. B. Purpose: The housing code appeals board shall conduct hearings upon application by any person aggrieved by a notice and order of the city manager issued in connection with a violation of this housing code or of any applicable rule or regulation issued pursuant to this housing code. C. Membership; Terms of Office; Vacancies: 1. The housing code appeals board shall be comprised of seven (7) persons who shall be appointed by the city council for terms of three (3) years. All terms of office shall expire on January 11 in their respective years. Reasonable efforts should be made to obtain representation of both tenant and landlord interests in the appointment process. 2. Upon completion of a term of office, a member shall continue to serve in the member's full capacity until a successor has been duly appointed. 3. Vacancies on the board caused by death, resignation or other reason shall be promptly filled by the city council for the unexpired term of office. 4. The board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from its members at the first regular meeting of each year. 5. Members of the board shall be residents of the city and may not be employed by the city. D. Meetings: 1. The housing code appeals board shall meet at least quarterly and at such other times as necessary in order to fulfill its purpose. 2. Members of the board shall attend at least two- thirds ( of all regularly scheduled and held meetings within a twelve (12) month period. If any member does not attend such prescribed number of meetings, it shall constitute grounds for the board to recommend to the city council that the member be replaced. The attendance of all members shall be entered upon the minutes of all meetings. 3. All meetings shall be held in conformance with the provisions of the Iowa open meetings law. 4. The city manager shall serve as secretary to the board and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant. 5. The city manager shall file with the city clerk a copy of the minutes of each meeting of the board within ten (10) working days after each such meeting. E. Internal Organization And Rules: The housing code appeals board may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as it may deem necessary and which are not in conflict with this chapter or other ordinances of the city. F. Procedures For Operations: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement policies of the city shall govern the housing code appeals board in all of its operations. (2007 Code § 26 -8) Masterpiece on the Mississippi 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 13` Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and /or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the a• •lication is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). DATE: ,, _ b it (Some boas /commissions r:� e State of Iowa Gender :al- ce complian e) NAME: A J / c7 a. ADDRESS: i �" C cc.7 . v - 4 ( r // (City of Dubuque residency required) BUSINESS: k i,,c) , / t(' • � S 1(-kercr A DDRESS: /) �. -e,2, i / \ - OCCUPATION: -C r I POSITION WITH COMPANY: �` ,S HOME ZONE: — $ O - s S c 1 BUSINESS PHONE: . c 7 ' S L. DDRESS(ES): _ r w C o I -. (CI /C� j- 4 t 001 ,- �-1 11 EXPERIENCE, DUCATI 11J WHICH QbALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: i � S ri e.' 1 ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: SIGNATURE: M Th CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: - / /VI )5z-t." Rc t C tri 5' t r r 4 r--, 1 c 2s Dubuque tztexA 1111 1/ 2007 LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: NAME: ADDRESS: Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. Are you currently serving on a Ci :card or Commission: 4—came: ADDRESS: If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, - all, 50 W. 13 St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589 -4120. Fax 563/589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one -year period. RECEIVED io DEC 20 Ail 10: 59 City Clerk's Office Dubuque, lA SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS ADVISORY COMMISSION Title 2, Chapter 10 2 -10 -1: Commission Created: There is hereby created the Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission to have such powers and responsibilities as hereinafter provided. 2 -10 -2: Purpose: The purposes of the Commission shall be to facilitate and maintain economic and cultural exchanges with the City's officially recognized international Sister Cities; to explore potential relationships with cities where a Sister City relationship may be mutually beneficial; and to engage partnerships with the business community and education institutions that will enhance Sister City relationships. 2 -10 -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 City or State Code. 2 -10 -4: Procedures for Operation: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the City shall govern the Commission in all its operations. 2 -10 -5: Membership: The Commission shall consist of twelve (12) members appointed by the City Council. 1. Two (2) members shall be representatives of the City Council. 2. Ten (10) members shall be at -large residents of the City, appointed by the City Council. 2 -10 -6: Terms: 2 -10 -6: The initial terms of Commissioners will be as follows: four Commissioners for terms ending February 1, 2012, four Commissioners for terms ending February 1, 2013, and four Commissioners for terms ending February 1, 2014. Thereafter, each member of the Commission shall hold office for three (3) years or until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. 2 -10 -7: Vacancies: Vacancies caused by death, resignation, or otherwise shall be promptly filled by the City Council for the unexpired term of office. 2 -10 -8: Officers; Organization: The Commission shall choose annually, from its own membership, two (2) persons to serve as facilitators, each to serve a term of one (1) year. The City Manager shall appoint a City staff person to serve as secretary. The Commission shall fill vacancies among its officers for the remainder of the unexpired term. 2 -10 -9: Meetings: 1. Regular Meetings. The Commission shall meet quarterly. 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the facilitators or at the written request of three (3) members. 3. Open Meetings. All meetings shall be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. 4. Attendance. a. In the event a member of the Commission, created by this Chapter, has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the Commission, without being excused by the facilitator, it shall be grounds for the Commission to recommend to the City Council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed. b. Attendance shall be entered upon the minutes of all meetings. 5. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Commission shall be filed with the City Council within ten (10) working days after each meeting. 6. Quorum. Six (6) members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a simple majority of the members present shall be necessary for the adoption of any resolution. 2- 10 -10: Compensation: The members of the Commission shall 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 the City budget. 2- 10 -11: Removal: The City Council may remove any member of any board or commission which it has established. 2- 10 -12: Powers: The Commission shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: 1. To recommend to the City Council the official acknowledgement of or absolving of a Sister City relationship. 2. To facilitate and maintain the exchange of information by and between the City and its Sister Cities through, but not limited to correspondence, delegation visits, and event planning. (11/15/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 1 From: <support@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 11/13/2010 6:25 AM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Name:: Sheila E. Castaneda Home Address:: 1014 Dunham Drive 0 0 z Home Phone Number:: 563 - 556 -2690 0 �` o X CT , "c m Business Name and Address:: Clarke University ( - c . c 0 n 1550 Clarke Drive m Dubuque, IA 52001 c m Business Phone Number:: 563 - 588 -6401 � 0 Occupation:: Professor Email Address:: sheila.castaneda @clarke.edu Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I've traveled to Europe, Central and South America and we've hosted several people from foreign countries in our home. Growing up, my parents hosted many foreigh exchange students and participated in Friendship Force exchanges. These experiences have given me an interest in promoting individual and corporate relationships among peoples around the world. I've traveled to Europe, Central and South America and we've hosted several people from foreign countries in our home. Growing up, my parents hosted many foreign exchange students and participated in Friendship Force exchanges. I lived in Guatemala for two years. Thus, I have many friends from various countries around the world. These experiences have given me an interest in promoting individual, cultural and corporate relationships among peoples around the world. I have a Masters degree in computer science and have taught at Clarke University for the past 31 years, where I serve as chair of the Computer Science Department. I was appointed by Governors Vilsak and Culver to serve for eight years on the IOWAccess Advisory Board, which I chaired for three years. received the Governor's Volunteer Award in 2007 and 2010. I've also served on the Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research since 1997, where I have held various leadership and organizational roles. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I believe in the Sister Cities International organization's mission to "Promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, & cooperation — one individual, one community at a time." Dubuque can share so many of its achievements with others around the world and can also gain new understanding and experiences from international perspectives. The unique relationships sister cities hold can be mutually beneficial, and I would like to help that process. Through these types of relationships and exchanges of ideas with people from around the world, Dubuque can become an even better place to live, work and play. I would like to see the relationship we have with Pyatigorsk strengthened and become more active, and would like to investigate expanding our sister city status with other cities. List two reference with names and addresses:: Catherine Dunn, BVM, Ph.D. President Emerita Clarke University (11/15/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 2 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001 563 - 588 -8152 Joan Lingen, BVM, Ph.D. Provost, Vice Presitdent for Academic Affairs Clarke University 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001 563- 588 -6706 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Signature:: Sheila E. Castaneda Date:: 11/13/2010 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 11/13/2010 6:24:39 AM Submitted from IP Address: 173.20.131.48 Referrer Page: No referrer - Direct link Form Address: http:// www. cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 r (12/21/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 1 1 From: <support @civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 12/20/2010 4:52 PM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Name:: Michael Coty Home Address:: 125 Bluff Street Home Phone Number:: 815 - 281 -0699 Business Name and Address:: Evolver Productions, LLC 125 Bluff Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Business Phone Number:: 815 - 281 -0699 Occupation:: Producer Email Address:: michael.coty@gmail.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: Co- Founder of the Get Reel Film Competition; Co- Producer of SADDLED - Official Selection of the Beloit International Film Competition 2010. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I am currently working on developing a Sister City in Film relationship with Beloit Wisconsin. I believe that participating on this board will allow me to share what I am learning in this process. List two reference with names and addresses:: Terry Mozena; Dubuque IA 563- 542 -2866 Geri Shafer; Dubuque IA 563- 581 -7065 Note: I apologize for not having addresses available at the time I filled out this form. Please advise me if you still require them. Thanks! Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: Yes —• _ o If yes, which ?: Historic Preservation Commission Q I'll 73 C Q c) m Signature:: Michael Coty Q c u N 0 Date:: 12/20/2010 C ill > � � , 0 CD ('' Additional Information: (12/21/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 2 Form submitted on: 12/20/2010 4:52:18 PM Submitted from IP Address: 74.112.141.80 Referrer Page: http: / /www. cityofdubuque .org /index.aspx ?NID =78 Form Address: http: / /www. cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 (12/27/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 1 From: <support@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 12/27/2010 1:22 PM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Name:: Larissa Filimonenko Home Address:: 2260 Samantha Drive Home Phone Number:: 563- 584 -2492 Business Name and Address:: Business Phone Number:: 563 - 580 -7439 Occupation:: homemaker Email Address:: florka64 @gmail.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: Fluent in russian- reading, writing and speaking. World traveler. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I can contribute by bringing diversity, creating opportunities, offering my knowledge and experiences and broadening international relations. List two reference with names and addresses:: Jan Stoffel -2905 Fox Hollow dr. Dubuque Ivan Fomitchev- 2260 Samantha dr. Dubuque Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Signature:: L.Filimonenko Date:: 12/27/2010 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 12/27/2010 1:22:43 PM Submitted from IP Address: 173.20.128.119 Referrer Page: http: / /www.cityofdubuque .org /index.aspx ?nid =78 Form Address: http: / /www.cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 Q Q` m SJ c 0 r "t CT — N -0 m G ( ➢ 0 N Go) Masterpiece on the Mi.4rssippi 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 13 Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and /or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: S‘s-c C -1 Re \c- }�a„�s�r•� Car�n,,5st '.. (Some boards /commissions require Stdte of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) NAME: joA.vM ADDRESS: 3 Plervis\ Or (City of Dubuque residency required) BUSINESS: l'1ec.1 fv..c.^ 1 LL41,1.-- 1- 1C v3\ADDRESS: 1V58 Nye OCCUPATION: g.N.ft POSITION WITH COMPANY: \(•P. - -ac... ee� C -F;.ce; HOME PHONE: 2s BUSINESS PHONE: 5$ Zo E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): -41- co*ti. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU � FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: v i �u iK - J r- .74�'y rs �..s�ct Ce� --*I GA—M, ! ...1 -- ` 44 1 ' S . -1- 0 , 5 „,.,A \...e\ �S� v � �' ��bbb Qretz ,5id•�w� Croce- I P y v. o r.5 S� -icc2s \Ct 4-ti� � c � t \.,,CV` A.,,,v 10 j 1�./SS.c- ,- l�`4$ . �1e1 Pyr C. \ .„(xtd ■r■ nuJ t 1� )cC , S-Q�C okD`f( WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: LYING: Sores c 1 �os.e exQ:he'.c� e.. �✓�Y�� e r Ni } uy ,, •t�S rXC4 -c.��3 ` \") �� h.- e.•.t•er (NO), .i v. ,∎,,,r„-�,cr C1 1. 01,_e.5� c ��c15 �✓ w esh1)') Q(d'\vtit6 I \3us \' e x cl..s_,• c) Z e c 5 0 ..c LIST TWO REFERENCES SIGNATURE: CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION fir. cf DATE: 11 NAME: 5u�... Sc� � ADDRESS: 1015 J r.,e ( -. Dubuque bfkril 1 II 21 1 C.. 1N . vns � ,.fl. ,f. � accd NAME: 30\r - NU:- r>< ADDRESS: 11 6 ervAk. - pr. Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. Are you currently serving on a,City Board or Com issi. : 1 ) Name: If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13 St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589 -4120. Fax 563/589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one -vear period. RECEIVED 10 Nov 17 PM 1:24 City Clerk's Office Dubuque, IA TELE CITY OF DUB CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA E BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION Masterpiece on the Mississippi 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 13 Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and/or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). DATE: f /— -- so ( 2 ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: 2 iM4. `d • tr /..f/9 el, L�i-GG'w (Some boards /c fissions require State of rowa t ender Balance mpliance) ADDRESS: , 239 ? CL kE CeT --- . >r- 5 i.0 / (City of Dubuque residency required) NAME: (CS R-b r� ick) etJ ›/ s' BUSINESS: r (Pe P ADDRESS: OCCUPATION: R& rf,Qt; b POSITION WITH COMPANY: t5h y C AL HOME PHONE: 51 --5.� - / • - B.U�1�}CS3 PHONE: g 0? - ea 3 E- MAILADDRESS(ES): r milt S lw' /4 C. dl 5,C\ C `SC EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: L ` WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: Dubuque 1� .7 �1 s1(..ux / 1 j L 2 a4: 071411 -(., r C � .d--z4 rp2. ant 'A-6 4-L-vf -e ( f tie c >6 > �z rVL C LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: De 1'/{ NAME: 1 ( 1/1 C k � ADDRESS: i/ 7 /l �tx 1 u-e ADDRESS: (.l vN (` 1l / - L J D r e Specific attention should e directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. Are you currently serving, a Ci Board or Commission: 6.9 Name: PK/9 SIGNATURE: If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13 St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589 -4120. Fax 563/589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one -year period. RECEIVED 10 NOV 17 AM 8: 40 City Clerk's Office Dubuque, IA (11/12/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 11 From: <support@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 11/12/2010 9:21 AM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Name:: Patrick McNamara Home Address:: 1041 Shady Oaks Drive Home Phone Number:: (563) 583 -3191 Business Name and Address:: Pan -ORama Gifts Inc. 801 Jackson St. Dubuque, IA 52001 Business Phone Number:: (563) 556 -8884 Occupation:: Manager Email Address:: patmac @panorama - gifts.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: B.A. in Political Science from Loras College, and a lifelong interest in International Relations. Travel extensively overseas for business, and maintain daily contact with people throughout Asia. Am very globally aware. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: As a lifelong Dubuque resident, I'm always anxious to share my love of the area with visitors. I can make an active, positive contribution to the groups mission. List two reference with names and addresses:: Dick Gregory 740 Tanglewood Court Dubuque dgregory@floorshowcompanies.com Bev Wagner 1654 Hickson St Dubuque Beverly.Wagner @loras.edu Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: Yes If yes, which ?: Zoning Board of Adjustment Signature:: Patrick McNamara Date:: 11/12/2010 (11/12/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 2 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 11/12/2010 9:20:56 AM Submitted from IP Address: 173.26.13.115 Referrer Page: http: / /www. cityofdubuque .org /index.aspx ?nid =78 Form Address: http: / /www. cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 (12/13/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 1 From: <support@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 12/12/2010 5:46 PM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Name:: William T. Mclntee Home Address:: 1339 Belmont Street Home Phone Number:: 319 - 464 -6252 Business Name and Address:: Business Phone Number:: 3194646252 Occupation:: Student Email Address:: william.mcintee @loras.edu Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I have just completed the requirement's for the BA in International Studies at Loras College, and I am a semester away from graduating with my BA in Politics. The education I received in International Studies would prove to be beneficial to this commission as I have knowledge of the political, economical, and cultural aspects of many of our sister cities, as well as the sister cities that Dubuque would like to make a connection with. currently intern for the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce as well, which has given me a great wealth of knowledge on the local business community, which will be vital to developing healthy sister city relationships. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I would like to serve on this commission because I am very interested in the purpose of this commission. I believe that I could contribute my knowledge of international relations and politics to the mission of this commission. My time in Dubuque has been a great experience, and I would like to serve the community. List two reference with names and addresses:: Dr. Mark Kehren 1450 Alta Vista Street Mailbox 140 Dubuque, IA 52001 Barry Gentry 300 Main St., Suite 200 Dubuque, IA 52001 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Signature:: William T. Mclntee Date:: 12/12/2010 x(12/13/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 2 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 12/12/2010 5:46:39 PM Submitted from IP Address: 173.20.128.65 Referrer Page: No referrer - Direct link Form Address: http:// www. cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 Juanita Hilkin - "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website From: "Citizen Support Center" <dubuqueia @mycusthelp.com> To: <ctymgr @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 1/3/2011 4:49 PM Subject: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website Contact Us Name: ' William Mclntee Phone: 3194646252 Email: will.mcintee @gmail.com City Department: City Council Page 1 of 1 Message: Hello Mayor Buol and City Council Members, My name is Will Mclntee, and I am an applicant for the Sister Cities Relationship Advisory Commission. Unfortunately, I am under the weather and running a fever this afternoon so I don't believe I will be able to speak on my behalf at tonight's meeting. However, I have attached a statement for the purpose of tonight's meeting. Feel free to email or call me with any questions about my statement or application. I apologize for my absence and I hope to still have an opportunity to serve the City of Dubuque through this Commission. Thanks, Will Mclntee Monday, January 03, 2011 Dear Mayor Buol and City Council Members: It is an honor to be considered for the Sister Cities Relationship Advisory Commission. I am currently a student at Loras College studying Politics and International Studies. While I graduate in May, Dubuque has grown on me in the past four years and I wish to live and work in Dubuque after graduation. This being said, I believe that it is important to be an active and involved citizen, which is why I have applied for this Commission. Being a Politics major has enhanced my desire to be active in public service, and I see this Commission as a great place to start what I hope will be a long commitment to public service in my life. I believe that I would be an asset to this Commission because of the knowledge I have gained through my education as a Politics and International Studies. I understand the importance of relationships with international governments and entities, and I see the economic and cultural benefits of establishing and broadening Dubuque's relationships with our sister cities abroad. I believe it would also be beneficial to this Commission to have someone from a younger generation serve as well to create more diversity on the Commission. I have been a proven leader during my time at Loras College, serving as Class President for two years in the Student Senate and Student Union President this past year. I believe I possess the leadership and communication skills to help spur even further our relationships with our sister cities. The purpose of this Commission is something that I find to be interesting as well. I think it will be fascinating, if I am chosen to serve on this Commission, to discover the similarities that Dubuque has with its sister cities and what other cities have done or are planning to do that could benefit Dubuque as well. One of the ubiquitous reasons for my love of Dubuque is its rich and interesting history. I have enjoyed visiting the many museums and historical markers throughout this city during my years at Loras. The story of Julien Dubuque is fascinating, and I would be excited to be a part of the Commission that explores the addition of Trois Rivieres, Quebec as a sister city and to research even further the history of Julien Dubuque. Thank you for your consideration of my application for the Sister Cities Relationship Advisory Commission, and I look forward to serving the city of Dubuque in either this or in another capacity in the near future. Good luck with your decision and I would be honored to be given this opportunity to serve the great city of Dubuque! Sincerely, Will Mclntee 1339 Belmont Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Will.McIntee@gmail.com (11/16/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 1 From: <support@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 11/15/2010 5:04 PM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Name:: Eric Miller Home Address:: 1290 W 5th St Apt 1 n c Home Phone Number:: 5634950531 0 c:11 M C m Business Name and Address:: Loras College m °` 10 1450 Alta Vista c cn — Dubuque, IA 52001 _ 0 M > ti co Business Phone Number:: 5635887026 D N C ..3 Occupation:: Study Abroad Coordinator Email Address:: erictmiller @yahoo.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I have a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology, have lived and worked in China for 6 years, worked with business to create internship in China, and currently manage study abroad programs for Loras College in Ireland, Spain, South Africa, and Botswana and work with students going to other countries as well. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I am very interested in building ties between academic institutions and business to increase our international understanding and opportunities. List two reference with names and addresses:: Bobbi Martin Office Coordinator, Loras College Center for Experiential Learning Loras College Box 123 1450 Alta Vista Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (563)580 -9990 bobbi.martin @loras.edu Dick Landis 2390 Clarke Crest Dr. Dubuque, IA 52001 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Signature:: Eric Miller (11/16/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 2 Date:: 11/12/2010 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 11/15/2010 5:04:21 PM Submitted from IP Address: 63.227.144.202 Referrer Page: No referrer - Direct Zink Form Address: http:// www. cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 THE CITY OF DUB CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA E BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION Masterpiece on the Mississippi 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 13"' Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and /or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). 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WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: /� ge e r--1- h Aru m --1 r A c' e- Je � u /- Y % e_ h ci 5 A jo Fo r(e_ v t' w k e _k vh,f ce> A-5 61ss%cc- — 7/1/ /ve.,d co: 7//en7 tiers rc Ire to 1 41-6,‘&70 - m ,//a_. 701-. ,k- 5/eAl IGc) k, n A C' / LIST TWO REFERENCE : NAME:; 1717 a Ql j ADDRESS: ///.3 (- ,4 %C 7 NAME: ' - �i ` Z _ ADDRESS: /�_-, / > /2,/f - / 2 Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. SIGNATURE Are you currently rving on a City and or Commission: �Vr� Name: Dubuque bittig ' 11 II 2007 If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13 St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589 -4120. Fax 563 / 589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one -year period. RECEIVED 10 DEC 20 AMI0 :59 City Clerk's Office Dubuque, IA (12/27/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 1 From: <support@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 12/27/2010 2:01 PM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Name:: Louise Thurn Home Address:: 3037 Kaufmann Ave.. Dubuque, IA 52001 Home Phone Number:: 563- 599 -5575 Business Name and Address:: N/A Business Phone Number:: N/A Occupation:: Retired Social Studies Educational Consultant Email Address:: louthurn @gmail.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I would bring to Dubuque's new Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission over 30 years of experience in the field of Social Studies education and community civic engagement. These include: classroom teacher for 15 years; (AEA 1) Keystone's Area Educational Social Studies Consultant for 16 years; serving on several civic minded state boards and organizations that foster Sister City beliefs in developing global cultural awareness and knowledge (i.e. Iowa Council for Social Studies Board; Geography Alliance of Iowa; (past) Iowa State Historical Society Board; Iowa Core Curriculum Writing Team; Global Education and Service Learning initiatives). International experiences that have helped shape my global perspective and would help qualify me to serve on the commission include: Keizai Koho Fellowship to Japan (Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs); Iowa Peace Institute team teaching global education workshop in Bulgaria; Several trips to China - 1st, as a Fulbright Fellowship participant; 2nd, as a Student Ambassador Teacher leader escorting young student ambassadors to China to study with other Chinese students; 3rd, my last trip in 10 -2010 to attend the Royal Wedding Ceremony of my son and his Chinese bride, and to experience traditional Chinese culture. I also took students to Europe under the Student Ambassador program (People -to- People). Since I have become a Dubuque resident, I have been actively involved with the Sister City Committee in Dubuque as a participating committee member. Before purchasing my home in Dubuque (after losing my house in the Elkader 2008 flood) I had been actively involved in building Sister City connections between Mascara, Algeria and Elkader. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I believe that, as a Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission member, I could contribute to the new commission by working with other members to help strengthen, maintain and facilitate existing economic and cultural exchanges, and explore other potential Sister City partnerships with Dubuque that would be mutually beneficial. One of the main reasons I am applying to be a member of this commission is my believe that Sister City partnerships are so valuable to our community. In addition to providing economic benefits, they connect our own citizens to Sister City communities in other parts of the world, thereby, fostering personal friendship, good will and a greater understanding of other cultures on a person to person level. I would (12/27/2010) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 2 welcome this opportunity and deem it an honor to be part of this important commission. I believe that my background experiences would be an asset to the commission. Thank you for your consideration. List two reference with names and addresses:: Name: Carol Brown, ICSS Executive Director, ADDRESS: 3928 Bel Aire Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310 NAME: Jill Goldesberry, Program Officer, The Stanley Foundation ADDRESS: 209 Iowa Ave., Muscatine, IA 52761 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Signature:: Louise Thurn Date:: 12/21/2010 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 12/27/2010 2:00:42 PM Submitted from IP Address: 173.29.166.167 Referrer Page: No referrer - Direct link Form Address: http:// www. cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 0 C co— C. co 0 N In m m 0 Kevin Firnstahl - Direct copy of my note to Council... Louise T From: Louise Thurn <louthurn@gmail.com> To: Kevin Firnstahl <Kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 1/3/2011 9:51 AM Subject: Direct copy of my note to Council... Louise T December 29, 2010 Dear City Council Members, I am sending this note to advise you that I remain very interested in being selected to serve as a member of the Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission. However, due to out of state family holiday travel, I will be unable to attend the January 3, 2011 City Council meeting to introduce myself as a applicant. Therefore, I am asking that this communication be forwarded to you and attached to my application so you will be assured that I am, indeed, very willing to serve on the commission and would deem it a privilege to do so, even though I am not present at the January 3 City Council meeting. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to meeting you at a later date as appropriate. Respectfully, Louise Thurn 3037 Kaufmann Ave. Dubuque, IA 52001 Page 1 of 1 m 0 fn m 0 file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \kfirnsta \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4D219C3ODBQ... 1/3/2011 (1/3/2011) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 1 From: <support@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 1/3/2011 9:54 AM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Name:: Annalee R. Ward Home Address:: 2758 Tiffany Ct. Home Phone Number:: 563 - 513 -2339 Business Name and Address:: University of Dubuque 2000 University Ave. Dubuque, IA 52001 Business Phone Number:: 708476 -6809 (cell) Occupation:: Professor/ Scholar in Residence Email Address:: ward.annalee @gmail.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I have a PhD in Communication, over 25 years of experience teaching at the college level, extensive travel experience (including leading groups of students abroad), and a delight in connecting people. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I would like to contribute to the city of Dubuque, my home. I bring an ability to research and investigate and believe I can help as we seek to build connections with other cities. I appreciate the energy Dubuque has and the direction it's headed in. value the forward thinking of learning from and sharing with others. List two reference with names and addresses:: Amy Gilligan Managing Editor Telegraph Herald 801 Bluff St. PO Box 688 Dubuque Iowa 52004 -0688 Jeffrey Bullock President University of Dubuque 2000 University Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One (1/3/2011) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Page 2 Signature:: Annalee R. Ward Date:: 01/03/2011 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 1/3/2011 9:53:37 AM Submitted from IP Address: 173.20.135.65 Referrer Page: http: / /www. cityofdubuque .org /index.aspx ?NID =78 Form Address: http: / /www. cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 0 C CD P o CD 0 m c m