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Marian Karr
From: Bob Miklo
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 9:59 AM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: FW: resignation
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From: Brooks, Robert ] [mailto:robert-j-brooks@uiowa.edu]
Sent: Sunday, June Ol, 2008 9:10 AM
To: Freerks, Ann M; Bob Miklo
Subject: resignation
Ann and Bob
After much deliberation I have decided that I need to step down from the Planning & Zoning
Commission. With additional work responsibilities resulting from the departure of our other
Associate Director and increasing B & B business demands I am finding it difficult to devote
the necessary time and energy to Planning and Zoning. Of the next 4 meeting weeks I will be
out of town 3 of those weeks making attendance at the meetings impossible. I feel my inability
to devote the necessary time to P & Z is not fair to staff and the rest of the Commission.
Because of that, I feel the Commission would best be served if I step down and allow
someone fill my position and be an active participant. I want to thank both of you and the rest
of the Commission for an enjoyable and rewarding several years.
Bob Brooks, ASLA
Associate Director of Building $ Landscape Services
University of Iowa Facilities Management
Building & Landscape Services
210 University Services Building
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-335-3671
6/2/2008
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NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
One Vacancy -Unexpired Term
Ending May 1, 2011
The duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission members include making (or causing to be made)
surveys, studies, maps, plans, or charts of the whole or any portion of the municipality and any land
outside which--in the opinion of the Commission--bears relation to a comprehensive plan; also include
recommending to the City Council from time-to-time amendments, supplements, changes, and
modifications to the Zoning Ordinance.
Iowa City-appointed members of boards and commissions must be eligible electors of the City of Iowa
City. This Commission conducts formal meetings the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m.
(Informal workshops are held the preceding Mondays at 7:30 p.m.)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2008. The City of Iowa City
encourages diversity in the appointment of citizens to boards and commissions. Persons interested in
being considered should contact the City Clerk at City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Application forms
are available from the Clerk's office upon request or on the City website at www.icgov.org.
Questions about the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission should be directed to Robert Miklo,
Sr Urban Planner at 356-5240.
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Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable
County Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards
and Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law,
father- in- law, brother, sister, brother- in-law, sister- in- law, step-father, step-
mother, step-child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85-354)
Males: 4
Females: 2
Council Announcement Date: April 14, 2008
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 5:00 p.m., May 28, 2008
Council Appointment Date: June 3, 2008
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
One vacancy -Unexpired Term
Ending May 1, 2011
Terry Smith resigned
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2926 E. Washington St
^O Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application.
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--pplication Form "`-"-
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions/Committees play an important role in advising the Council on
matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. This form
may be filled out manually (please use a black ink pen), typewritten, or electronically (PDF). Retum the
application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION
WILL RECONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY
DURING THAT TIME.
Advisory Board/Commission/Committee Name PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Term ending 5-2011
Youth Advisory Commission, Age on the date of filing:^ Age 15 to 17 (or) ^ Age 18 to 21
Signature of parenUguardian if Age 15 to 17:
NAME Joshua F. Busard
HOME ADDRESS 2926E Washington Street Iowa City IA 52245 ZIP 52245
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? 1 year
OCCUPATION Land Use Planner EMPLOYER Johnson Cnty. Planning and Zoning
PHONE NUMBER: HOME 765-730-7645 (cell) BUSINESS 319-356-6083
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Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail
to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application.
General Application
March 2008 Page 1 of 7
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
Please see attached memorandum.
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE
REASON FOR APPLYING)?
Please see attached memorandum.
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POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on the advisory board and your personal
interests,induding financial interests and your duties to an employer.
particular, if you are applying to be a member of a board or commission which makes recommendations tothe
amity Council about the allocation of City funds, please list any present affiliations you have with agenciesthat
apply for funding from the City. °Affilia6on" includes being a board member or employee of the agency.Other
types of affiliations must be examined on a case by case basis by the City Attorney's office.
You should also know that Section 362.5 ofthe Code of I owa generally prohibits, with certain importantexceptions,
a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy ofSection 362.5 is
attached (see page 6).
If you are uncertain whether a potential conflict of interest exists or have questions about Section 362.5 of
theCode of Iowa, please contact the City Attomey's office at 356-5030.
am not aware of any conflicts of interest.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? ~ Yes ~ No
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? ~ Yes /0 No
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.)
Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail
to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application.
General Application
March 2008 Page 2 of 7
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Name of City
Board/Commission/Committee PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date 05/22/2008
Name Joshua F. Busard
Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a memberof a city
Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 isattached (see
page 6).
List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner, or parent if applicant is Age 15 to 17, have
an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation'sstockholdings).
Please indicate if there are none.
BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS
NOTE: A new form must be completed if the ove information changes or an ownership interestis
acquired in an additiona business.
Applicant
Signature of parent/guardian if Age 15 to 17:
Address 2926E Washington Street Iowa City IA 52245
Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail
to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application.
General Application
March 2008 Page 3 of 7
Memorandum for Application
To: Iowa City Council, Iowa City Clerk
410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA
From: Joshua F. Busard
Re: Planning and Zoning Commission Application
1. Experience and/or activities that you feel qualify you for this position.
• I currently work for the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Department as the Assistant
Planner. My responsibilities include reviewing subdivision applications and reporting to the
Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission as well as the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors. I also am responsible for reviewing and reporting applications for zoning variance.
• Before beginning my employment with Johnson County Planning and Zoning, I was employed by
the City of Coolidge, Arizona as the Assistant Planner. 1 was responsible for the review of several
large subdivisions as well as assisting in the creation of the Downtown Coolidge Revitalization
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2. What is your present knowledge of this advisory board? ~`'
• The Planning and Zoning Commission is responsible for making recommendations to the City
Council concerning orderly growth and development within the Iowa City municipal area or in any
area that relates to the Comprehensive Plan. All members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission must be diligent in their duties to give proper investigation to each application.
3. What contributions do you feel you can make to this advisory board (or state reasons for
applying)?
• As a professional planner, 1 understand the importance of supporting planning department staff
recommendations and being consistent with comprehensive land use plans. I have the
experience to be able to review every proposal in light of the comprehensive land use plan, all
applicable land use controls, and zoning ordinances. I will be prepared to act at each
commission meeting. My experience will also help me and fellow commission members to avoid
spending too much time on minor technicalities and to keep focus on the larger issues at hand. I
will do my part to ensure that the Planning and Zoning Commission will not vote on an application
until the proposal and its impact on the community is fully understood. I promise to serve the
public interest and remain fair and unbiased. As a commission member, I will disclose any
personal interests and avoid abusing the public trust. /also promise to listen, give citizens an
opportunity to participate, and to seek solutions.
• Planning commissioners help to prepare communities for smart growth and change. 1 realize that
the impact of good planning may take years to be recognized and that an orderly growth pattern
takes time as well as input from concerned citizens.
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Marian Karr
From: Josh Busard ~fbusard@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 3:29 PM
To: Council
Subject: Planning and Zoning Commission Vacany
Attachments: Busard_PandZ application.doc
Dear City Council Members,
I would like to inform you that I am applying to fill the vacant position on the Iowa City Planning & Zoning
Commission.
Attached to this email are my responses to the position application questions. If you have any questions, please
contact me at 765-730-7645 (cell) or at jfbusard@gmail.com
Thank you for this opportunity. The original application will be delivered to the City Clerk's office on Friday (May
23rd) afternoon.
Joshua Busard
5/22/2008