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Boards and Commissions AppointmentsVACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting of Monday, August 20, 2012 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING. Airport Commission One 4 -year term through September 14, 2016 (Expiring term of Wagner) Applicants: Amy Wagner, 4555 Camelot Dr. Robert J. Blocker, 880 Kane St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. Historic Preservation Commission Three 3 -year terms: • One Architect At -Large term (vacant term of Wand affective September 1, 2012) through July 1, 2014 • One At -Large term (expired term of Krueger) through July 1, 2015 • One Cathedral District term (vacant interim term of Krey) through July 1, 2014 Applicants: Otto Krueger, 2521 Wheatland Drive (qualifies for At -Large or Interim Cathedral District) Julie Schlarman, 1599 Bluff St. (qualifies for At -Large or Interim Cathedral District) Benjamin Beard, 1854 Churchill St. (qualifies for all three positions) Christina Monk, 2005 North Main St. (qualifies for all three positions) This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. Gender balance is contingent upon the gender selected for the Architect At -Large position. Housing Commission Three 3 -year terms through August 17, 2015 (Expiring terms of Culbertson and Holz and Vacant term of Ronek) Applicants: Dorothy Culbertson, 2095 University Ave Anna S. Fernandes, 2191 Broadlawn Jim Holz, 3010 Indiana Court CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS As prepared for the 8/20/12 Council meeting AIRPORT COMMISSION -4 Yr. Term Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. - Airport Amy Wagner Douglas Brotherton Michael A. Santillo Charles Daoud Steven R. Accinelli 09 -14 -12 09 -14 -13 09 -14 -13 09 -14 -14 09 -14 -14 AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION 6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on CaII Steve Horsfield (By Board Vote) 01 -03 -02 Linda Lucy (county) 12 -31 -02 Marianne Krause (county) 12 -31 -08 Tom Henschel (CityzAc) 01 -03 -14 Vacant (Term of stiles) (City zAC) 01 -03 -14 AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 5 Year Term, Meets on CaII "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 4th Tues., 4:30, Library Brd Rm. Ellen H Henkels John K. King Julie Steffen Louise Kames Marina O'Rourke Rosenow Susan Riedel Paul Hemmer (BusiProf) 06 -30 -15 (BuslProf Dist) 06 -30 -15 (At Large) 06 -30 -15 (Arts) 06 -30 -13 (Arts) 06 -30 -13 (Arts) 06 -30 -13 (Arts) 06 -30 -13 BOARD OF APPEALS - BUILDING CODE Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Vacant (Tenn of Anglese) (At Lrg) 08 -01 -11 Chuck Carr (Gen. Cont.) 08 -01 -12 John Schwendinger (Jrny.Carp) 08 -01 -13 F. James Kolf (ArchlEngr.) 08 -01 -13 Marla Cruise (ADA Rep) 08 -01 -15 Richard G. Luchsinger (At Lrg) 08 -01 -15 1 (ADA new position awaiting applicants) TBD CABLE TV COMMISSION Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets TBD Ronald Tigges Kevin Stevens Pauline Maloney Vacant (Term of Herrig) Sr. Carol Hoverman Jennifer Tigges Alan Vincent 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -15 CITY BOARD OF REVIEW (w /County) Appt. 6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1 -30 Ruth Ann Hanson John F. Ganshirt Donald Lochner Robert Schaub Greg Hutchinson (Realtor) 01 -01 -14 (Constr) 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -16 01 -01 -17 01 -01 -17 CIVIC CENTER ADV COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meet 4:30 p.m. Meets Quarterly at Five Flags Cynthia A. Fuller Bryce Parks Rod Bakke Vacant (Term of Field) Barb Kurt 06 -29 -12 06 -29 -15 06 -29 -13 06 -29 -13 06 -29 -13 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 4 Yr. Term Meets on CaII Daniel White James Schilling Elizabeth Takes 04 -06 -13 04 -06 -14 04 -06 -15 COMMUNITY DEVEL ADV. COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at Federal Bldg. /Housing Theresa Caldwell (Low /ti Inc A) 02 -15 -13 Peter Koshakji (At Large) 02 -15 -13 Paula Maloy, SVM (At Large) 02 -15 -13 Ricardo Woods (Housing Rep) 08 -15 -13 Ann Michalski (At- Large) 02 -15 -14 David Shaw (LowlM Inc Area) 02 -15 -14 Vacant (term of Smith) (LowlM Inc Area) 02 -15 -14 Thomas Wainwright (At Large) 02 -15 -15 Adam Rathje (LowIM Inc A) 02 -15 -15 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 (Elec. Con.) 05 -21 -14 pour/maim) 05 -21 -14 (At Large) 05 -21 -14 (Elec. Engr.) 05 -21 -14 (JouriMaint) 05 -21 -14 (Elec. Bkground) 05 -21 -15 (Elec. Bkground) 05 -21 -15 ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION 3 Year Term, Meets on Call Rick Stein Dan LoBianco Doug Stillings Richard Van !ten Kelley Deutmeyer Dave Baker Peggy Murray Mike Van Milligen Daniel White (At Large) 2 -15 -15 (At Large) 2 -15 -15 (At Large) 2 -15 -15 (from LRP) 2 -15 -13 (IDED) 2 -15 -13 (Intl Labor) 2 -15 -13 (IA Workforce Dev) 2 -15 -14 (Council Rep) 2 -15 -14 (NICC) 2 -15 -14 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION - 3 Yr. Term Meets 15t Tues. 5 p.m. City Hall Annex Gayle Walter Aditi Sinha Vacant - Youth (Term of Miller) Michael J. Buelow Chad Oberdoerster Julie Beck Stacey Splittstoesser 10 -01 -12 10 -01 -13 06 -01 -13 10 -01 -13 10 -01 -13 10 -01 -14 10 -01 -14 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMM. Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg Otto Krueger (At Large) 07 -01 -12 Robert McDonell (Jackson Pk) 07 -01 -13 John E. Whalen, MD (w. into 07 -01 -13 Christopher Wand (ArchlAt Lg) 07 -01 -14 D. Joseph Rapp (old Main Interim) 07 -01 -14 David Klavitter (Langworthy) 07 -01 -14 (cathedral) 07 -01 -14 (At Large) 07 -01 -15 (At Large) 07 -01 -15 Mitzi Krey Christine Olson Mary Loney Bichell HOUSING COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, 4th Tues. 4:00 p.m., Fed Bldg David J. Kapler 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 Amy Eudaley Vacant (Term of Ronek) Vacant (term of Krey) (CDAC Rep) 08 -17 -13 08 -17 -14 08 -17 -14 08 -17 -14 HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Yr. Term, Meets 6x/Year Jim Holz Dorothy Culbertson Doris M. Hingtgen Vacant (term of Hingtgen) John V. Walsh (From Hsg) 08 -17 -12 (From Hsg) 09 -08 -12 (At Large) 09 -08 -12 (From Hsg) 08 -17 -13 (At Large) 09 -08 -13 HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD 3 Yr. Term, 3rd Tues. 4:00 p.m. Fed Bldg. Paul Newman Robert Schaub Vacant (Term of Kinsella) Vacant (Term of Matheos) David Young Vacant (Term of Moore) Fred Miller 01 -11 -12 01 -11 -13 01 -11 -13 01 -11 -13 01 -11 -14 01 -11 -14 01 -11 -15 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Mon. 4:30 Annex Andrea Helgager Vacant (Term of Krey) Judie Root Andrea Beacham Michael Elliot Miguel Jackson Anthony Allen Kurt Hansen R.R.S. Stewart 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -15 01 -01 -15 01 -01 -15 INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION - 3 Yr. Term, Meets Qtrly; 4th Wednesday 3 p.m. City Hall "A" Brad Chalmers John K. King Gary Ruden Stephen V. Reisdorf Paul Lassance 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -14 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4 Yr Term, Meets 4th Thurs. 4 p.m.Library Mike Willis *Diann Guns Fred Miller David Hammer Jenny Weiss Paula Connors John Anderson - Bricker 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -16 07 -01 -16 LONG RANGE PLAN'G ADV COMM. 3 Yr Term Meets 3rd Wed. 7p.m. Fed Bldg John Pregler Chad Darter Charles Winterwood, MD *James F. Prochaska Craig Beytien Richard Van [ten Alan Vincent 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -14 (Ent zone Rep) 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 MECHANICAL CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term - Meets Qrtly, City Hall Michael P. Kelly Paul J. Papin Ronald Billmeyer Gary Hillard *Tom W. Giese Corey Valaskey David Grothe 03 -16 -13 03 -16 -13 03 -16 -13 03 -16 -14 03 -16 -14 03 -16 -15 03 -16 -15 MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 1 Yr. Term, On -Call, CC Appt'd Reps. Gail Chavenelle Connie Twining 12/31/12 12131112 MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP Council Apptd. Rep - 3 Year Term Edward Cawley (Apptd Citizen Rep) 12 -31 -12 PARK AND RECREATION 3 Year Term Meets 2nd Tues. 4:30 p.m ADV. COMM. . Bunker Hill Karen C. Lyness David Schlueter Paul Hoffmann Chuck Harris Kenneth Klinge Evelyn Nadeau Robert Blocker 06 -30 -13 06 -30 -13 06 -30 -13 06 -30 -14 06 -30 -14 06 -30 -14 06 -30 -15 PLUMBING CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly, City Hall Stanley G. Gonner (Master) 11 -02 -11 Vacant (Term of Swift) (At- Large) 11 -02 -12 Dan Harris (At Large) 11 -02 -12 Paul Papin (at will) (Journeyman) 11 -02 -12 *Harlan J. Willenborg (Master) 11 -02 -14 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 Susan Stork Amanda Elkins 12/31/11 12/31/11 12/31/11 12131111 12131111 12131111 12/31/11 12/31/11 12/31/11 SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS ADV CMS 3 Yr Terms, Meets Quarterly Kevin Lynch Joyce Connors Michael Coty Betty Phillips Louise Thurn Larissa Filimonenko Sheila Castenada Dick Landis Jill Connors Annalee Ward Jeffrey Jochum Phyllis Lee Pat McNamara (Council Rep) (Council Rep) 211113 211113 211113 211114 211114 211114 211114 211114 211115 211115 211115 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD 3 yr. Term, Meet Monthly, 2hd Thurs. Fed Bldg Rhonda Knight R.R.S. Stewart George Enderson *Joel Lightcap Matthew Esser 07 -30 -13 07 -30 -14 07 -30 -14 07 -30 -14 07 -30 -15 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 15t Wed. 6:30 Fed Bldg Charles Miller Stephen Hardie Patrick Norton Eugene Bird Jr. Martha E. Christ Thomas Henschel Ron Smith 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -13 (Airport zc) 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -14 (Airport zc) 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 5 Yr Term; Meets 4th Thurs. 4 pm Fed Bldg Jeff Cremer Heath Hutchinson Michael A. Ruden Randall J. Klauer William J. Gibbs 03 -25 -13 03 -25 -14 (Airport ZBA) 03 -25 -15 (Airport ZBA) 03 -25 -16 03 -25 -17 ❑ = Indicates State - mandated board /commission subject to 2012 Gender Balance Law. Airport Commission 12 -1 -1: A. Powers, Generally: The airport commission of the city shall have and exercise the powers to manage and control the regional airport of the city, except that such commission shall not have the power to sell such airport. (2007 Code § 4 -40) B. Powers, Rule Making: The airport commission shall promulgate and put in force such rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary and appropriate for the order, operation, management, control and supervision of the regional airport. (2007 Code § 4 -41) C. Powers, Control Of Funds: All funds derived from taxation or otherwise for airport purposes shall be under the control of the airport commission of the city for the purposes of management, operation and control of the regional airport and shall be deposited with the finance director -city treasurer to the credit of the airport commission and shall be disbursed only on the written warrant or order of the airport commission including the payment of all indebtedness arising from the acquisition and construction of airports and the maintenance, operation and extension thereof. (2007 Code § 4 -42) D. Oath: Each member of the airport commission of the city shall qualify by taking the oath of office. (2007 Code § 4 -43) E. Certification Of Annual Tax Levy: The airport commission of the city shall annually, certify the amount of tax within the limitations of law to be levied for airport purposes and upon such certification, the city council may include such amount in its budget. (2007 Code § 4 -44) F. Annual Report: The airport is audited as part of the annual external city audit and such report is available for review at the Carnegie -Stout Free Public Library and city clerk's office. (2007 Code § 4 -45) G. Appointment; Terms; Compensation: 1. The airport commission shall have a membership of five (5) persons appointed by the city council for four (4) year terms. Such members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 65 -05, 12 -5 -2005) 2. The commission shall elect from its own members, a chairperson, vice chair and a secretary who shall serve for such terms as the commission shall determine. (2007 Code § 4 -46) Page 1 of 2 Trish Gleason - Fwd: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form From: Kevin Firnstahl To: Gleason, Trish Date: 07/24/2012 4:10 PM Subject: Fwd: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form »> "support @civicplus.com" < support @civicplus.com> 7/24/2012 2:51 PM »> The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Airport Commission Name:: Amy Wagner Home Address:: 4555 Camelot Dr Home Phone Number:: 5635641988 Business Name and Address:: Avantium Pharmatech BV /Pharmachem Technologies Inc 999 Century Dr Dubuque, IA 52002 Business Phone Number:: 5635641988 Occupation:: Director of Global Sales Email Address:: dbqwagner@gmail.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: As a current member of the airport commission, I present a unique perspective. Over the past 10 years, I have consistently flown over 50 commericial flights a year on American Airlines and other airlines. I fly more the majority of my flights from the Dubuque Airport. I am active in the community through my husband's involvement in the Chamber for his local small business. In addition, I have significant experience managing budgets in my management position with a technology company based in Amsterdam. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: As a current member of the airport commission, I represent a unique perspective into commercial airlines. I have worked closely with the airport staff on the Terminal Advisory Committee as the commission representative. I am looking forward to providing feedback as we begin construction of the new terminal. List two reference with names and addresses:: Molly Grover, Dubuque Chamber of Commerce, 300 Main St, Dubuque Robert Steinhauser, American Eagle, Dubuque Regional Airport Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: Yes If yes, which ?: Airport Commission Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: Yes If yes, which ?: Airport Commission file: / / /C:/ Users /tgleason/AppData/Local/ Temp /XPgrpwise /500EC 8FODBQ_DODB Q_PO... 07/24/2012 THE CITY OF DUB1JJE Masterpiece on the Mississippi CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION Dubuque All-America City 2007 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, 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: 5 t /64/2 I ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: A \ 2 \r�RT (Some boards /commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) NAME: ��P,� L ��r��eSZ ADDRESS: O 1413 C... S (City of Dubuque residency required) BUSINESS: /\\L1`M0 ‘c_ ADDRESS: V)test-A,_ DR \OR- POSITION WITH COMPANY: Nk) T'ckoZs HOME PHONE: b5 —4SQ 3 BUSINESS PHONE:Sb - (=D E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): )( 4 - Ao■_• C:c)Nr\rN OCCUPATION: EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: ./ (.1.N_ .2_. 01 C oM�trrd�i"i�r iW.• ke •.• Are- O / Llt't\� SNnNV�r�r, r� �/ C�c Al2� �i��$ P �� iS -- ��11,r. l cAQ \USPY� !A .,cc -C1 LA Cc ( G... Q.., WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: Are^\ AN n\_- Ay e9.-3 - T1'\ e VAUz. c- T V\ Q., \--3 G,(ce‘.) r NNA L i -r- T-c V<2""rp (-vcs eok t tc -e LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: K NAMES ADDRESS: 3v 7 t 't. 4 6 4eyo t tc L/ ADDRESS: c3V73 / f- /Q) 3eliiil, T Specific attention should be directed t p6ssible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. (� Are you currentl erving on a City Board or Commission: \I Name: le,c�,Z. i.or eJNr■Mn■., to t� SIGNATURE: If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 16 -10 -3: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ESTABLISHED: A. The historic preservation commission is hereby established and shall consist of nine (9) members who shall be residents of the city. B. Members of the commission shall be appointed by the city council as follows: one resident from each designated historic preservation district, including the historic districts hereinafter established; and four (4) at large members. Each member shall possess qualifications evidencing expertise or interest in architecture, history, archeology, law, construction or building rehabilitation, city planning or conservation in general. One commission member shall be a licensed architect. In the event that a vacancy occurs in a seat which requires that the appointee be a resident of the district and for which there is no application from a qualified resident, the city council shall appoint a tenth member. This appointment shall be temporary. Upon appointment of a qualified resident to the vacancy, the temporary appointment shall terminate. C. Members shall serve three (3) year terms. D. Vacancies occurring in the commission, other than through expiration of term of office, shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term of the member replaced. Each member shall serve until the appointment of a successor. E. Members may serve for more than one term. F. Vacancies shall be filled by the city council in accordance with the requirements set forth above. G. Members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 52 -09, 10 -19 -2009) 16 -10 -4: COMMISSION ORGANIZATION: A. The commission shall elect from its membership a chairperson and vice chairperson, whose terms of office shall be fixed by bylaws adopted by the commission. The chairperson shall preside over meetings of the commission and shall have the right to vote. The vice chairperson shall, in cases of absence or disability of the chairperson, perform the duties of the chairperson. B. The city manager shall designate a person to serve as secretary to the commission. The secretary shall keep a record of all resolutions, proceedings and actions of the commission. C. The commission shall adopt rules or bylaws for the transaction of its business. The bylaws shall provide for, but not be limited to, the time and place of holding regular meetings, the procedure for the calling of special meetings by the chairperson or by at least three (3) members of the commission and quorum requirements. D. All meetings of the commission shall be subject to Iowa Code chapter 21, the Iowa open meetings act. E. The commission shall keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings and actions. The records shall be subject to Iowa Code chapter 22, the Iowa public records act. F. A quorum of the commission shall be required in order to transact business. G. The affirmative vote of a majority of commission members present at a meeting shall be required for the approval of plans or the adoption of any resolution, motion or other action of the commission. H. The vote of each member of the commission shall be recorded. I. A member of the commission shall attend at least two - thirds (2/3) of all scheduled meetings within any consecutive twelve (12) month period. If any member does not attend such prescribed number of meetings it shall constitute grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that said member be replaced. Attendance of all members shall be entered on the minutes. J. The commission shall file with the city council a copy of the minutes of each regular and special meeting of the commission within ten (10) working days after each meeting. (Ord. 52 -09, 10 -19 -2009) 16 -10 -5: POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY: A. The general duties and powers of the commission shall be as follows: 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 -10 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 nonviability. 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. B. The commission shall be governed by the administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement policies of the city. (Ord. 52 -09, 10 -19 -2009) Masterpiece on the Mississippi CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION Dubuque kittri All•AmericaCity VIII'' 2007 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, 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: ,t ii (L--Y I - 2,e)1. ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: 4-1 c_- e' (Some boards /commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) NAME: t �)�l�( —ll,J 1-�d�t f? te 1 r) ADDRESS: tO F; �.i„ 2r t -Ii�� i t�l�iQ� 17;2z- l (City of Dubuque residency required) A ice-+ --(► BUSINESS: ADDRESS: � � j� z-r4(� i°a}Z. OCCUPATION: 4 r-4-4/ -r POSITION WITH COMPANY: f &J c Yr HOME PHONE: `i 474, (C.,) BUSINESS PHONE: S}(o3 r..-/5/,9 E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): 19e vtja ran-, a�, �'� 1�3 rtJn . t nrbt_ l� vx j.),A,Li VL av��G,�td:1 c nw� EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: t:= _ ,4-r t ecJS 1 9 fur- t�txa�� Tar2tc_- t c� 2�/,4h r:>j2..-1 -1 .-1c c c,N(L4/s.65O. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: rt(c�+ -aAt` N r 1_)Ex--,r=2 -t- -re) -1-4_11r- t-D2 w/Acr (or--) A t' A r r-n v T —rt`t F gL -j - at (2}, t/ ..7 F ► 14,17 A EF± fir--• i—{ , C *To to LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAM E: k-�► } .j0,140e..,rJiU NAME: ot7t7 rj,4 t ADDRESS: t71.4 1,q c5 Z.ni7 S 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 Commission: t 1 r, Name: .90 =a HvV• /0 tS ADDRESS: (tc,�-rtciz, W( 539�t it COO Ai rvro • t l-o4. LZ7 SIGNATURE: 7- �J ,—. If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th 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. ,\ -, (4/3/2012) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Page 1 From: "support @civicplus.com" <support @civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org >, <djohnson @cityofdubuque.org >, <Mrettenb @ci... Date: 4/3/2012 10:27 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:: Historic Preservation Commission Name:: Otto Krueger Home Address:: 2521 Wheatland Drive Home Phone Number:: 563 - 556 -0113 Business Name and Address:: Diamond Jo Casino 301 Bell Street Dubuque, IA 52010 Business Phone Number:: 563 - 690 -4790 Occupation:: Purchasing Manager Email Address:: Otti.Krueger @diamondjo.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I don't have any experience with historic buildings, however, I do believe in the preservation of these buildings and what they represent in the history of Dubuque. I believe they have a place in the sustainabilty effort for Dubuque. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I am applying to get experience in what it takes to preserve buildings in our historic city. I make common sense decisions and always look for facts when determing those decisions. List two reference with names and addresses:: Walter Pregler 2966 Shiras Robert Peacock 2481 Spruce Wood Drive 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 ?: Civil Service Commission Signature:: Otto Krueger Date:: 4/3/12 n ry p"' —o JJ c n 73 M C C U t 0 w kJ ; m Additional Information: C cn . . 0 IT 0 CO C' to Masterpiece on the Mississippi CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION Dubuque Iterd 1IIII°' 2007 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, 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: Jul ATE: 11O 2101 Z ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: 0)51-011C, F�11 5eGJC` 1 1 101 (bin WI 1 SS 1 cm NAME: ()lc. ADDRESS: (Some boards /commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) 22o /�1C71WI M(,,v) BUSINESS: #SSO I 1-e5 OCCUPATION: AYL virCCI HOME PHONE: ti7 'SPX -III S (City of Dubuque residency required) ADDRESS: 4242 ChtcvertAe ttoaci POSITION WITH COMPANY: kititQl'. %I' ( .TAU T BUSINESS PHONE: c P3- ° 4 /Do E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES): GG10 YY1 Oi. k ,Go✓In- EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD/COMMISSION: w/ «iIL ice _ • LAA-g' 4il4y-dec , aides .oxia p4a/44/Atu WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: '14/0/414 , - `(U /?'I�r 2 ///(///6)-42.-i/11/)1 �L G v 4jjQ4 M/1 4_ adiA-4,40-4-P '/trj LIST TWO REFERENCES: �, ✓� NAME: 1 &u14 •cep gate) ADDRESS: J l�� a/frZ,11,d4-ir NAME: (.,% GfJ/�/ 4;25co) ADDRESS: WO 51/1741-€. ,L,tl 201 CGr1 lek-pI61 S14°1 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 Commission: �V ,0 Name: SIGNATURE: If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13`h 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. Page 1 of 2 Trish Gleason - Fwd: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form From: Kevin Firnstahl To: Gleason, Trish Date: 07/18/2012 12:45 PM Subject: Fwd: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form Trish - you'll have to determine what area of the HPC she qualifies for so it can be noted on the Overview Sheet. Thanks, Kevin »> "support @civicplus.com" < support @civicplus.com> 7/18/2012 12:28 PM »> The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Historic Preservation Commission Name:: Julie Schlarman Home Address:: 1599 Bluff Street Home Phone Number:: 515 - 745 -3881 Business Name and Address:: Business Phone Number:: 515- 745 -3881 Occupation:: Professor Email Address:: jjschlarman @gmail.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: PhD in architectural history Completed Preservation Leadership Training from National Trust Served on the SHPO state review board in both Iowa and South Dakota Served on Yankton and Clay County (SD) Preservation Commissions What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: As demonstrated by both my education and experiences, I can make informed decisions and suggestions to the citizens do Dubuque. List two reference with names and addresses:: Mary Loney Bichel - current commissioner Chris Olsen- current commissioner Teri Goodmann - Assistant City Manager 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:: Julie Schlarman Date:: 07/18/12 file: / / /C:/ Users /tgleason/AppData/Local/ Temp / XPgrpwise /5006AFE5DBQ_DODBQ_PO... 07/18/2012 Title 2 Chapter 5 Housing Commission 2 -5B -1: COMMISSION CREATED: There is hereby created a housing commission. (2007 Code § 15 -21) 2 -5B -2: PURPOSE; APPROVAL OF PROPOSALS: A. Duties And Responsibilities: The housing commission shall monitor and evaluate city housing needs and shall make recommendations to the city council as to how those needs can be met. In furtherance of this mission, the housing commission's duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1 To contribute as appropriate in the planning, coordinating and review of housing development; 2. To conduct public hearings to ensure meaningful citizen input in the planning, implementation and assessment of the city's housing programs; 3. To provide for and encourage the participation of low and moderate income persons in the planning, implementation and assessment of housing programs; 4. To provide input into the community planning process and to assist in accomplishing a coordinated and consistent housing development program of the city in accordance with present and future housing needs; 5. To request and review ongoing surveys assessing housing needs and identifying future community housing needs, particularly the needs of persons of low and moderate income; 6. To support the efforts of the city council and other city commissions in the assessment of the general housing needs of the community; 7. To undertake from time to time other specific ongoing housing planning which may be referred to it by the city council; 8. To research and recommend to the city council policies and programs facilitating the development of affordable housing; 9. To undertake public information efforts to educate citizens of the availability of federal, state and locally funded housing assistance programs; 10. To assist in the preparation of the housing element of the city comprehensive plan and the annual consolidated plan; 11. To offer comment, as appropriate, on the consistency of proposed housing development with the comprehensive plan, consolidated plan and existing city.housing strategies. B. Project Approval: Any proposed low rent housing project shall be subject to specific approval by the city council and any project requiring a referendum as provided in the code of Iowa shall be submitted to the voters of the city in accordance with the code of Iowa. C. Monitor Housing Program; Conduct Hearings On Grievances: The housing commission shall monitor the city's housing program and conduct hearings on grievances which arise out of the operation of such program except in the area of housing code enforcement. D. Additional Duties: The housing commission shall undertake such additional duties, with regard to the housing trust fund, as are specified in this code. (2007 Code § 15- 22) 2 -5B -3: MEMBERSHIP; VACANCIES; QUALIFICATIONS: A. Membership: The housing commission shall be comprised of ten (10) members. B. Term Of Office: Appointments shall be for a term of three (3) years. C. Vacancies: Vacancy caused by death, resignation or otherwise on the commission shall be promptly filled by the city council for the unexpired term of office. D. Manner Of Selection: At least three (3) members of the commission shall be selected specifically on the basis of experience in real estate development, banking, finance, accounting, funds management or other related areas of expertise. E. Member Receiving Rental Assistance: One member of the commission shall be a person who is a recipient of tenant based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States housing act of 1937 (42 USC 1437f) whose name appears on a lease of section 8 property and who is eighteen (18) years of age or older. If such member ceases to be a recipient of rental assistance under section 8, the term of such member shall be deemed terminated and a new member who meets the requirements of this subsection shall be appointed for the remainder of the term. (2007 Code § 15 -23) 2 -5B -4: MEETINGS: A. Frequency Of Meetings: The housing commission shall meet not less than monthly. B. Attendance Of Members: Members of the commission shall attend at least two - thirds (2/3) 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 commission 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. C. Minutes Filed With Clerk: The housing commission shall file with the city clerk a copy of the minutes of each regular and special meeting of the commission within ten (10) working days after each such meeting. (2007 Code § 15 -24) ' 2 -5B -5: COMPENSATION: All members of the commission shall serve without compensation except for reimbursement of necessary expenses. (2007 Code § 15 -25) 2 -5B -6: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES: The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as it may deem necessary and which are not in conflict with this article. (2007 Code § 15 -26) 2 -5B -7: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONS: All administrative personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement policies of the city shall govern the commission in all of its operations. (2007 Code § 15 -27) i CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM /C/lo 6 Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, accepts applications for any Board and /or Commission at any time, and that application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled council 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 commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment(s) will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will continue to be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). DATE: c � ,/ d tJ ADVIS NAME: BUSINESS: OCCUPATION: HOME PHONE. 63-$ -6 9 _3 OARD /COMMISSION APPL 691ee i C ING FOR: OESS :i> ADDRESS: POSITION WITH COMPA ��.�,��_� BUSINESS PHONE: - �3' --� / E`'RIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FO THIS BOARD/ C . .MISSION: GAD WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO) O FEEL YOU CAN MAKE ' O T' IS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING) �` - &4 t %z�;,vi � / `- Cc,4 LIST TWO REFE ENCES. NAME: NAME: 44-4) ADDRESS: / jit-"z1---/ ADDRESSOSO Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate Staff personnel or Legal Staff. Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: uestions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 13th & Central, Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: 589 -4120; ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE YEAR PERIOD. SIGNATURE 1.4 Page 1 of 2 Trish Gleason - Fwd: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form From: Kevin Firnstahl To: Gleason, Trish Date: 07/11/2012 1:36 PM Subject: Fwd: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form »> "support @civicplus.com" < support @civicplus.com> 7/11/2012 11:52 AM »> The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Housing Commission Name:: Anna S. Fernandes Home Address:: 2191 Broadlawn, Dubuque IA 52001 Home Phone Number:: 563 - 557 -9195 Business Name and Address:: Dubuque Bank and Trust 1398 Central Avenue Dubuque IA 52001 Business Phone Number:: 563- 587 -4235 Occupation:: Compliance Officer / CRA Officer Email Address:: afernandes @dubuquebank.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: Education: B.S. in Biblical Studies thru Emmaus Bible College 1994 Experience: 17 years of Banking experience in Dubuque. Positions in Real Estate Loans, Commerical Dept, Secondary market, Operations and currently in Compliance and CRA (Community Reinvestment). What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: To undertake and carry out studies and analysis of housing needs and the meeting of such needs To recommend proposed projects in the area of low- and moderate - income housing for the citizens of the City Have 17 years experience in Banking and loans (majority in real estate). Have an interest in the community. I have lived in Dubuque for the past 20 years. Would like to give back to the community. List two reference with names and addresses:: Bret Tuley, DB &T Chief Operations Officer 1398 Central Avenue Dubuque IA 52001 David Kapler Kintzinger Law Firm PLC Attorney at law 100 W 12th St Dubuque IA 52001 file: / / /C:/ Users /tgleason/AppData/Local/ Temp / XPgrpwise /4FFD8146DBQ_DODBQ_PO... 07/11/2012 (6/14/2012) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Page 1 From: "support @civicplus.com" < support @civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org >, <dharris @cityofdubuque.org >, <jawalker @cit... Date: 6/14/2012 7:47 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:: Housing Commission Name:: Jim Holz Home Address:: 3010 Indiana Court Home Phone Number:: 563.582.8367 Business Name and Address:: MSA Professional Services 1605 Associates Dr., Suite 102 Dubuque, IA 52002 Business Phone Number:: 563.582.3973 Occupation:: Planner Email Address:: jholz @msa- ps.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: 17 years as Housing Commissioner 21 years administering CDBG housing rehabilitation programs throughout the State 17 years as Chair of Housing Trust Fund Committee Served on the State Housing Trust Fund Advisory Council Participant in the City's DREAMS program in the early '90s. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I'd like to continue to serve on the Commission through the transition of a new Director for the Housing & Community Development Department List two reference with names and addresses:: David Harris, Federal Building Scott Potter, 511 Garfield Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: Yes If yes, which ?: Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: Yes If yes, which ?: Housing Commission Signature:: James M. Holz Date:: 06/14/2012 Additional Information: Gender Balance - City Breakdown Updated Aug. 1, 2012 City ofDubque Board /Commission Male Female Total Vacant Airport Commission 4 1 5 State Gender Balance Airport Zoning Commission 2 2 5 1 State Gender Balance Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment 3 1 5 1 State Gender Balance Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission 2 5 7 Building Code Board of Appeals 4 1 6 1 Cable TV Commission 3 2 7 2 Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority 2 1 3 City Board of Review 4 1 5 Civic Center Commission 2 2 5 1 Civil Service Commission 2 1 3 State Gender Balance Community Development Advisory Commission 5 3 9 1 Electrical Code Board 6 1 7 Enterprise Zone Commission 7 2 9 Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission 3 3 7 1 Historic Preservation Commission ' 6 3 9 State Gender Balance Housing Commission 3 5 10 2 Housing Code Appeals Board 4 0 7 3 Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee 2 2 5 1 Human Rights Commission ilM 4 4 9 1 State Gender Balance Investment Oversight Advisory Commission 5 0 5 Library Board of Trustees ' 4 3 7 State Gender Balance Long Range Planning Advisory Commission 7 0 7 Mechanical Board 7 0 7 Mediacom Charitable Foundation 0 2 2 Mississippi River Partnership Council 1 0 1 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 5 2 7 Plumbing Board 3 0 5 2 Safe Community Advisory Committee 3 5 9 1 Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission 5 7 13 1 Transit Advisory Board 3 2 5 6 1 7 State Gender Balance 5 0 5 State Gender Balance TOTALS: All City Boards 122 62 203 19 TOTALS: State Gender Balance Boards 36 16 55 3 Zoning Advisory Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment 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 New gender balanced boards requirements for cities Iowa has required gender balance on state -level boards and commissions for many years, under Iowa Code section 69.16A. Last session, the General Assembly passed legislation that applies this requirement to the local level. This Q &A explains background on the legislation, the new requirements in the legislation for cities and how cities can comply. Q: What are the new requirements for gender balance on city boards and commissions? A: During the 2009 legislative 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 Celebrating an environmental victory... FOX Engineering has received a 2008 Govemor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Award in the Water Quality category. Undertaken for the city of North Liberty, this project involves a membrane bioreactor method of treating wastewater and provides a significantly higher effluent water qualify compared to conventional wastewater treatment processes. Used on a limited basis in the U.S. it is the first of its kind in Iowa. The city has certainly "gone the extra mile" to improve the water quality in their receiving stream; they are to be commended for their foresight and respect for the environment. FOX would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the city's consulting engineer, Shive- Hattery Engineering and Architecture._ - "Your efforts truly exhibit the leadership and innovation important for furthering environmental susfainabllfty in Iowa." Governor Chester Culver Call us to find out more about this and other interesting projects at FOX. Visit our booth, 1162, at the fall League of Cities conference in Davenport! 1601 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 103 I Ames, Iowa 50010. 515.233.0000 1 800.433.3469 I www.foxeng.com W A T E R 1 W A S T E W A T E R 1 S O L I D W A S T E September 2009 Cityscape 22 3