Board & Commissions

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The purpose of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to grant special use permits and area-bulk variances where warranted, and to decide any appeal involving the interpretation of the Zoning Code by any administrative officials. The Zoning Board of Appeals also makes recommendations to the City Council on ordinances and Zoning Code amendments. The seven member board serves five-year staggered terms.

The Zoning Board of Appeals normally meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 100 West Fourth Street.
Regularly Schedule Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2010.

Zoning Board of Appeals Members:

Ken Hartman, Jr., Chairman Term Expires 02-01-14
Allan Mueller Term Expires 02-01-13
Ron Kaempfe Term Expires 02-01-14
Ken Gibbs Term Expires 02-01-12
Leonard Loerch Term Expires 02-01-11
Dennis Rippelmeyer Term Expires 02-01-15
Lt. Col. William Boothman Term Expires 02-01-15

 

PLANNING COMMISSION
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to prepare and recommend a comprehensive plan for the development of the City to the City Council. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals on special use permits and to the City Council on ordinances, code amendments, plans, and data relative to public improvements. The seven members serve three-year staggered terms.

The Planning Commission normally meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 100 West Fourth Street.
Regularly Scheduled Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2010.

Planning Commission Members:

Eric Baker, Chairman Term Expires 09-01-12
Robert Buettner Term Expires 09-01-10
Mechelle Childers Term Expires 09-01-12
Bill Gardner Term Expires 09-01-11
Michael Muehlberg Term Expires 09-01-08
Mike Schneider Term Expires 09-01-10
Sandy Ziebold Term Expires 09-01-11

 

BUILDING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE BOARD OF APPEALS
The purpose of the Building and Property Maintenance Board of Appeals is to decide any appeal involving the interpretation of the Property Maintenance Code by any administrative officials. Members serve two-year staggered terms.

Building and Property Maintenance Board of Appeals Members:

Roger Osterhage Term Expires 11-17-11
Bob Hellmer Term Expires 11-17-10

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board is responsible for testing, appointing, promoting, disciplining, suspending, and discharging Police Department sworn personnel, except for the Police Chief. The Board also conducts hearings on charges brought against a member of the police department, except for the Police Chief. The three-member board serves three-year staggered terms. The Board meets as needed.

Board of Police Commissioners Members:

Dennis Lenhardt Term Expires 05-01-11
Steve Mitchell Term Expires 05-01-10
Sandy Sauget Term Expires 05-01-12

POLICE PENSION BOARD
The Board manages the assets of the fund, accepts new members into the fund and approves regular and disability pensions. The five-member Board of Trustees includes two members appointed by City Council, as well as two active police force personnel and one current beneficiary of the Police Pension Fund who are elected by their peers. The Board of Trustees meets quarterly at City Hall. Regularly Scheduled Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2010.

Police Pension Board Trustees:

Bill Brandt Appointed Member Term Expires 05-01-11
Bradley Barton Appointed Member Term Expires 05-01-12
Joseph Maul Elected Retired Pensioner Term Expires 05-01-10
Jeff Prosise Elected Active Officer Term Expires 05-01-11
Trin Daws Elected Active Officer Term Expires 05-01-11
Brad Papenberg City Treasurer Term Expires 05-01-11

LIBRARY BOARD
The Board of Library Trustees carries out the duties of supporting and maintaining a public library for our community. The Board of Library Trustees serve three-year staggered terms and meets monthly at the Morrison-Talbott Library, 215 Park Street.

Board of Library Trustees:

Mark Altadonna Term Expires 07-01-12
Ken Perkins Term Expires 07-01-12
Vickie Gardner Term Expires 07-01-11
Sharon Glessner Term Expires 07-01-11
Ed Siemers Term Expires 07-01-11
Andrew Wolkiewicz Term Expires 07-01-10
Elizabeth Birkner-Timmons Term Expires 07-01-10
Judith Thomilson Term Expires 07-01-10
Rita Trantham City Liaison
Elaine Steingrubey Library Director

CEMETERY BOARD
The Cemetery Board of Trustees carries out the duties of supporting and maintaining the City cemetery. The Board of Cemetery Trustees serve three-year staggered terms and meet quarterly or as needed.

Board of Cemetery Trustees:

Kelly Koehler Term Expires 04-01-12
Donna Robert Term Expires 04-01-13
Richard Walker Term Expires 04-01-11
Dan Kennedy, Secretary/Treasurer Term Expires 04-01-11