Historic Preservation Commission_Temporary Appointment for Jackson Park DistrictPlanning Services Department
City Hall
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001 -4864
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
November 12, 2013
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Historic Preservation Commission Temporary Membership
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is requesting appointment of
a temporary commissioner for the Jackson Park Historic District.
Background
The HPC consists of one (1) resident from each of the five (5) designated historic districts
and four (4) at large members. 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 can appoint a temporary member. Upon appointment of
a qualified resident to the vacancy, the temporary appointment terminates.
Discussion
Commissioner McDonell has admirably served as the resident member of the Jackson Park
Historic District. He also currently serves as Chairperson for the Commission.
Commissioner McDonell has moved outside of the boundaries of the Jackson Park Historic
District creating a vacancy. The City Clerk's office will advertise the vacancy.
Recommendation
The HPC respectfully requests City Council appoint Commissioner Bob McDonell as the
temporary member for the Jackson Park Historic Preservation District until such a time that
a resident of the district applies and is appointed.
A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Schlarman, Vice- Chairperson
Historic Preservation Commission
cc Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
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