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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-18 AppointmentAttachments:Vacancy Notice & Coversheet.pdf Board Demographics & Attendance.pdf Armbruster, Sandra - Application.pdf Broege, Aaron - Application.pdf Brown, Jordan - Application.pdf Crain, Carin - Application.pdf DeGraw, Sharon - Application.pdf Eckhardt, Alan - Application.pdf Koczara, Camilla - Application.pdf Lingo, Mitchell (Mitch) - Application.pdf Mellecker, Susan - Application.pdf Pfohl, Beth - Application.pdf Item Number: 11.a. April 18, 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - December 31, 2024. (Christopher Odinet resigned) Preference on first choice If multiple boards are being applied for. How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 48 Occupation: Retired Gender* This question is mandatory in order for the City to comply with the State's gender balance requirement, which treats gender as binary. "Gender Identity" may be provided in the Demographics sectionof the application below. Male Female Experience and/or activities which you feel qualify you for this position: Lifelong enthusiast and user of city, county, state and national park and recreational facilities. What is your present knowledge of each advisory board you are interested in?* Review agenda packets and attend commission meetings informed and prepared for the topics of discussion. Provide thoughtful input pertaining to issue. Please contact the City Attorney at 356-5030 to discuss questions or concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest. The following describe some but not all potential conflicts. Potential Conflicts of Interest The Housing and Community Development Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the distribution of federal CBDG/HOME funds. The general rule is that no persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to federally funded activities, or who are in a position to participate in the decision -making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a federally —assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a federally -assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the federally -assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a City Board or Commission from having an interest in a City contract. City Council Resolution # 15-300 established a policy that the following persons shall not be eligible for appointment to Boards and Commissions: A Council Member's spouse, domestic partner or partner by cohabitation, children, step -children, children for whom the Council Member assumes parental responsibility, mother, father, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, step-parent, brother, sister, step -siblings and half - siblings, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandparents and grandchildren, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, first cousin, foster parent, foster child, persons who are parents of the same child, and persons with whom the employee is in an intimate relationship Res. #15-300 states that each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. If reappointed, an individual would be limited to one reappointment to a full term in order to increase the opportunities for new applicants to serve. Council policy is not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time. You will be asked to resign from one if appointed to another. Submit Date: Apr 10, 2023 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Alternate Phone Email Address Occupation Advisory Board/Commission Application Form This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. This application will be considered for twelve months only and automatically considered for any vacancy during that time. If appointed to a Board/Commission, all other applications will be removed from consideration. Profile NOTE: Applicants must reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. Date of Application (Date will be captured on form submission) First Name (Phonetic spelling) Karen Last Name (Phonetic spelling) Crane Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? Yes No How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? Since 2007 Gender (*This question is mandatory for the City to comply with the State's gender balance requirement, which treats gender as binary. "Gender Identity" may be provided in the Demographics section of the application below.) * Female Carin Crain 742 South 7th Avenue Iowa City IA 52240 Home: (319) 471-7507 carinnylacrain@gmail.com Associate Dean at the University of Iowa College of Law Carin Crain Boards & Commissions Which Boards would you like to apply for? Parks and Recreation Commission Board Member Information: Submitted Preference on first choice (If multiple boards are being applied for.) Parks and Recreation Commission Board Interests & Experiences Experience and/or activities which you feel qualify you for this position: My family and I have enjoyed and appreciated activities sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department for over a decade. My children have participated in Parks and Recreation programs in swimming, tennis, disc golf, crafts, aquacise, basketball, soccer, and baby sitting. I have observed both programs and facilities and wish to support and promote them. As a rec user and parent of rec users, I have experienced the satisfaction and pride that comes with having first-rate recreational services in my community. I would sincerely embrace the Commission's efforts to make recreational services available to all members of the community. In my current role as a law school administrator, I have developed skills that would be useful to the commission such as reviewing policies, rules, regulations, ordinances and budgets. In short, my experience as both a rec user and an administrator qualify me for this position. What is your present knowledge of each advisory board you are interested in? I understand that the Parks and Recreation Commission must recommend and review policies, rules, regulations, ordinances and budgets relating to parks, playgrounds, recreational centers and cultural functions of the city and make such reports to the City Council as the commission deems in the public interest. Further it must exercise broad responsibility for the development of parks, recreation centers, playgrounds and cultural facilities to serve the City, including the creation and appointment of advisory groups to make studies. I have attended and observed many meetings if the Commission. For this reason I understand that membership requires a serious commitment of time to prepare for and participate in its meetings. I an keenly interested in the matters before the Commission and would therefore devote the time needed to give matters before the Commission my full consideration. Potential Conflicts of Interest Please contact the City Attorney at 356-5030 to discuss questions or concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest. The following describe some but not all potential conflicts. Carin Crain The Housing and Community Development Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the distribution of federal CBDG/HOME funds. The general rule is that no persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to federally funded activities, or who are in a position to participate in the decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a federally–assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a federally-assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the federally-assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Most members of City Boards and Commissions are employed, and/or have a financial interest in one or more non-profit entities. Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a City Board or Commission from having an interest in a City contract. In order to navigate potential conflicts of interest for certain matters, please list any and all business or non-profit entities in which you have an employment or financial interest. List your answers here: None Res. #15-300 states that each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. If reappointed, an individual would be limited to one reappointment to a full term in order to increase the opportunities for new applicants to serve. Council policy is not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time. You will be asked to resign from one if appointed to another. Do you currently serve on another Iowa City board or commission? Yes No (Optional) Demographic Information The City Council values all types of diversity on its Boards and Commissions. Your responses on this page provide valuable information to the Council in achieving that goal. In order to ensure that the Board and Commission is representative of the community and the groups(s) which it serves, please provide your information for the following: Age 61 Carin Crain Country of Origin United States Sexual Orientation Heterosexual Religion Catholic Do you have a disability No Ethnicity Black and White (Biracial) Race African American Gender Identity Female *NOTE: The Human Rights Commission strives to ensure the Commission is representative of the community. Therefore, appointment shall take into consideration persons of various racial, religious, cultural, social and economic groups in the city. (Ordinance) The Housing and Community Development Commission strives to satisfy its purpose and intent, when possible to have at least one person with expertise in construction, at least one person with expertise in finance, and one person who receives rental assistance. (Resolution) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, except demographics, Council will not consider your application. You are encouraged to contact individual Council Members to express your interest in serving. Please Agree with the Following Statement I certify that the information I have given on this application is complete and correct. I Agree Carin Crain Submit Date: Mar 25, 2023 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Alternate Phone Email Address Occupation Advisory Board/Commission Application Form This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. This application will be considered for twelve months only and automatically considered for any vacancy during that time. If appointed to a Board/Commission, all other applications will be removed from consideration. Profile NOTE: Applicants must reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. Date of Application (Date will be captured on form submission) First Name (Phonetic spelling) 3196211517 Last Name (Phonetic spelling) Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? Yes No How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 15 years Gender (*This question is mandatory for the City to comply with the State's gender balance requirement, which treats gender as binary. "Gender Identity" may be provided in the Demographics section of the application below.) * Female Beth Pfohl 712 River Street Iowa City IA 52246 Mobile: (319) 621-1517 Home: (319) 621-1517 bmp262@yahoo.com Pediatric dentist Beth Pfohl Boards & Commissions Which Boards would you like to apply for? Parks and Recreation Commission Board Member Information: Submitted Preference on first choice (If multiple boards are being applied for.) Interests & Experiences Experience and/or activities which you feel qualify you for this position: I am an active member of the Iowa City Community and have lived and worked here continuously for 15 years. My husband and I are currently raising two teenagers in the community as well. Our family has and continues to enjoy the recreational amenities our community has to offer, and I would like to help with the continued effort to shape and grow these amenities in our community. I have sat on the Eastern Iowa Girls on the Run Board in the past as well as worked as a staff member for the Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Ronald McDonald House where I prepared for and attended board meetings. Prior to becoming a dentist, I was a licensed civil engineer and worked for JCCOG. In my role working for JCCOG, I prepared for and attended numerous commission, committee, and council meetings for the City of Iowa City and Johnson County. What is your present knowledge of each advisory board you are interested in? This committee works to maintain as well as grow the recreational aspect of our community. The committee does this by assessing policies, budgets, rules and regulations, etc as they relate to all aspects of the parks and recreational facilities of the City of Iowa City. The committee also takes into account public views and interests when making these decisions. Potential Conflicts of Interest Please contact the City Attorney at 356-5030 to discuss questions or concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest. The following describe some but not all potential conflicts. The Housing and Community Development Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the distribution of federal CBDG/HOME funds. The general rule is that no persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to federally funded activities, or who are in a position to participate in the decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a federally–assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a federally-assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the federally-assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Beth Pfohl Most members of City Boards and Commissions are employed, and/or have a financial interest in one or more non-profit entities. Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a City Board or Commission from having an interest in a City contract. In order to navigate potential conflicts of interest for certain matters, please list any and all business or non-profit entities in which you have an employment or financial interest. List your answers here: Free Medical and Dental Clinic of Iowa City University of Iowa College of Dentistry Res. #15-300 states that each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. If reappointed, an individual would be limited to one reappointment to a full term in order to increase the opportunities for new applicants to serve. Council policy is not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time. You will be asked to resign from one if appointed to another. Do you currently serve on another Iowa City board or commission? Yes No (Optional) Demographic Information The City Council values all types of diversity on its Boards and Commissions. Your responses on this page provide valuable information to the Council in achieving that goal. In order to ensure that the Board and Commission is representative of the community and the groups(s) which it serves, please provide your information for the following: Age Country of Origin United States Sexual Orientation Religion Do you have a disability Ethnicity Beth Pfohl Race Gender Identity *NOTE: The Human Rights Commission strives to ensure the Commission is representative of the community. Therefore, appointment shall take into consideration persons of various racial, religious, cultural, social and economic groups in the city. (Ordinance) The Housing and Community Development Commission strives to satisfy its purpose and intent, when possible to have at least one person with expertise in construction, at least one person with expertise in finance, and one person who receives rental assistance. (Resolution) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, except demographics, Council will not consider your application. You are encouraged to contact individual Council Members to express your interest in serving. Please Agree with the Following Statement I certify that the information I have given on this application is complete and correct. I Agree Beth Pfohl Attachments:Resignation Planning & Zoning - Signs.pdf Item Number: 12.a. April 18, 2023 Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Scott Clair) Community Police Review Board - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2027. (Term expires for Jerry MacConnell) Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Terms expire for Frank Wagner and Kevin Boyd) Historic Preservation Commission (Longfellow) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Carl Brown) Historic Preservation Commission (Northside) - One vacancy to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Term expires for Deanna Thomann) Housing and Community Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Terms expire for Nasr Mohammed, Kiran Patel, & Kyle Vogel) Library, Board of Trustees - Two vacancies to fill six-year terms, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2029. (Terms expire for Claire Matthews & Carol Kirsch) Planning and Zoning Commission - Two vacancies to fill five-year terms, July 1, 2023 - June 30 2028. (Terms expire for Chad Wade & Billie Townsend) Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - June 30, 2026. (Mark signs resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies, (1) at large and (1) art or design professional, to fill three-year terms, July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026. (Terms expire for Dominic Dongilli & Anita Jung) Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023.