HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-21 Appointment Item Number: 12.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment - April 6,
2026. (Ann Rhodes resigned)
Attachments: Vacancy Notice & Coversheet.pdf
Board Demographics & Attendance.pdf
Connor Hartig - Application.pdf
Ashley Jennings - Application.pdf
Ed Wallace - Application.pdf
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
One Vacancy: Unexpired Term
Upon Appointment—April 6, 2026
• Duties: Approve all entrance and promotional examinations used by the City of Iowa City for
civil service positions.
• Holds appeal hearings involving the suspension, demotion, or discharge of employees
holding civil service rights. Ascertains to the best of its ability the facts of the case to
determine matters involving the rights of civil service employees and may affirm, modify, or
reverse any case on its merits per Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa.
• The Commission meets when deemed necessary.
Iowa City-appointed members of boards and commissions must be at least 18 years of age and live in
Iowa City. The City Iowa City encourages diversity in the appointment of citizens to boards and
commissions.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2023. An application can be
completed and submitted on the City of Iowa City website at www.icgov.orq or by contacting the City
Clerk's office.
Questions about the Iowa City Civil Service Commission should be directed to Karen Jennings, Human
Resources Administrator at 356-5025.
Board/Commission Application Cover
Board/Commission: Civil Service Commission
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
Upon appointment-April 6, 2026
It is hereby established,as a formal policy of the City Council of Iowa City,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 Announcement Date: 21712023
Application Deadline: 311412023
Council Appointment Date: 312112023
Date of Non-Gender Appointment: 51812023
After date above Council may appoint without regard to gender
Gender Balance Requirement: 1-None
Current Gender Balance: Female: 1 Male: 1
Gender Name and Address
Male Hartig,Connor
108 S Linn Street Apt 25
Female Jennings, Ashley
742 Perry Ct
Male Wallace, Ed
627 Charismatic lane
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Board/Commission: Civil Service Commission
Attendance Record
Year 2023
(Meeting Date)
Term 1/19/23 2/24/23
Name Expires
Rick Wyss 4/1/24 X X
Chi O boko 4/7/25 X X
Ann Rhodes 4/6/26 X ---
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = AbsentiExcused
NM = No Meeting
- = Not a Member
Advisory Board/Commission Application Form
5N
This 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
CITY OF IOWA CITY considered for any vacancy during that time.
UNESCO CITY of LITERATURE
If appointed to a Board/Commission,all other applications will be removed from
consideration.
NOTE:Applicants must reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
Date of Application
3/8/2023
First Name"
Connor
Last Name
Hartig
First Name(Phonetic spelling)
Optional
Last Name( Phonetic spelling)
Optional
Home Address"
108 S Linn Street Apt 25
City*
Iowa City
State
IA
Zip Code*
52240
Is your home address(listed above)within the corporate limits of Iowa City?"
Yes
Contact Phone Number"
5638451232
Email Address*
connorhartigl232@gmail.com
Boards & Commissions
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Community Police Review Board (CPRB)
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Human Rights Commission
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation
Commission
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Climate Action Commission
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Civil Service Commission
Preference on first choice
If multiple boards are being applied for.
Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Comission
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City?
2 years, 9 months
Occupation:*
Service Manager at Chipotle Mexican Grill
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:
Political Science B.A., Philosophy in Philosophy, Human Rights Certification,Pre-Law(expected May 2024)
Leadership and Non-Discrimination Training(2022/23 through Chipotle)
Academics and Professionalism Committee Member of Phi-Alpha Delta(Pre-Law Fraternity)(2021-present)
Dubuque Caucus Precinct Captain&County Democrats Committee Member(2020)
What is your present knowledge of each advisory board you are interested in?*
The knowledge I have pertaining to each advisory board is limited to the content provided on the Advisory
Board/Commission site,as I just recently heard about the opportunity from the instructor of my"Governance and
Human Rights"course.Although I do not have a thorough understanding of the work that each commission has
done, I am eager and willing to put in the work to establish that knowledge.
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.
Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?
No
Do you currently serve on another Iowa City board or commission?*
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
20
Country of Origin
United States
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Religion
Agnostic
Do you have a disability?
No
Ethnicity
German
Race
White
Gender identity
Male
*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)
Signature of Applicant"
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.
Advisory Board/Commission Application Form
5N
This 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
CITY OF IOWA CITY considered for any vacancy during that time.
UNESCO CITY or LITERATURE
If appointed to a Board/Commission,all other applications will be removed from
consideration.
NOTE:Applicants must reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
Date of Application
5/21/2022
First Name"
Ashley
Last Name
Jennings
First Name(Phonetic spelling)
Optional
Last Name( Phonetic spelling)
Optional
Home Address"
742 Perry Ct
City*
Iowa City
State
IA
Zip Code*
52245
Is your home address(listed above)within the corporate limits of Iowa City?"
Yes
Contact Phone Number"
6414854760
Email Address*
ashijennings@gmail.com
Boards & Commissions
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Civil Service Commission
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Human Rights Commission
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Housing and Community Development
Commission(HCDC)
Do you receive rental assistance?(?)
Yes • No
Do you have expertise in construction?"
Yes • No
Do you have expertise in finance?*1?)
Yes • No
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Library, Board of Trustees
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Parks and Recreation Commission
Preference on first choice
If multiple boards are being applied for.
Civil Service
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City?
6 years
Occupation:*
Learning Experience Designer
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:
I am a former University of Iowa lecturer with an extensive background in service learning and community
involvement. I now work for the US Coast Guard's Leadership Development Center as an Instructional Systems
Designer,and I strive to promote civic engagement and inclusivity in all I do.
What is your present knowledge of each advisory board you are interested in?*
I have a surface-level understanding of each of the above, but I'm interested and excited to learn more.
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.
Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?*
No
Do you currently serve on another Iowa City board or commission?*
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
35
Country of Origin
United States
Sexual Orientation
Heterosexual
Religion
Agnostic
Do you have a disability?
No
Ethnicity
Race
White
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)
Signature of Applicant*
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.
Advisory Board/Commission Application Form
5N
This 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
CITY OF IOWA CITY considered for any vacancy during that time.
UNESCO CITY of LITERATURE
If appointed to a Board/Commission,all other applications will be removed from
consideration.
NOTE:Applicants must reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
Date of Application
8/9/2022
First Name"
Ed
Last Name
Wallace
First Name(Phonetic spelling)
Optional
Last Name( Phonetic spelling)
Optional
Home Address"
627 Charismatic Lane
City*
Iowa City
State
IA
Zip Code*
52240
Is your home address(listed above)within the corporate limits of Iowa City?"
Yes
Contact Phone Number"
5157452246
Email Address*
edwallaceia@gmail.com
Boards & Commissions
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Library, Board of Trustees
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Airport Commission
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:*
Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z)
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:
Civil Service Commission
Preference on first choice
If multiple boards are being applied for.
Library Board of Trustees
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City?
26 years
Occupation:*
Salesforce Public Sector
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:
Public Sector Account Executive,Salesforce, Iowa City, Iowa
Senior Government Account Executive,SAS Institute Inc.April 2022-present
Des Moines, IA&Topeka, KS&Lincoln, NE–February 2017-April 2022
•Sales for a portfolio of State& Local(S&L)Government software solutions.
•Qualifying prospective agencies within Iowa, Kansas,and Nebraska to execute territory marketing plan.
•Manage customer and prospect accounts by calling on all levels of S&L Government personnel.
❑ President's Club Achiever.
❑ Quota exceeding Account Executive four out of five years of service.
President/CEO,West Des Moines Chamber of
Commerce
West Des Moines, IA—August 2016-December 2016
•Chief Executive Officer of 501(c)6 chamber of
commerce servicing 600 business members.
•Supervised four staff members.
•Served on West Des Moines 2036 leadership advisory
committee.
•Served on Greater Des Moines Partnership Government
Policy Council(GPC).
Deputy Director, Iowa Workforce Development
Des Moines, IA-2011-2016
•Chief Operating Officer overseeing four divisions and
900 employees.
•State Labor Market Information Administrator for the
state of Iowa overseeing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
information,Laborshed studies,and Quantitative data
requests.
•Chief Information Officer and Spokesman.
•Developed statewide Public/Private workforce and
economic development partnership with over 14„000
Iowa employers.
•Developed working relationship with stakeholders in
340+Iowa school districts on a variety of projects.
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and Human Resource partners throughout the state of
Iowa.
President, Iowa Taxpayers Association(nonpartisan)
Des Moines, IA-2007-2011
•Chief Executive of statewide nonpartisan membership
supported organization representing 160 Iowa
employers.Responsible for all aspects of day-to day
operations including member services and government
relations while supervising nine employees.
•Created the Future of Iowa Foundation for business
research.
•Grew total membership by 24%in three years.
Compliance Specialist,Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Company
Des Moines, IA-2005-2007
•Tracked federal and state regulatory compliance for
property-casualty unit and overall compliance for
Sarbanes-Oxley provisions of federal code.
•Provided legal research for Office of General Counsel.
•Coordinated written responses to state insurance
commissioners.
Media Specialist/Community Outreach, U.S.
Department of Justice
Des Moines, IA-2004-2005
•Provided information regarding cases and prepared
press releases for the U.S.Attorney for the Southern
District of Iowa.
•Reviewed and analyzed petit juror questionnaires.
•Maintained relationship with members of the media
throughout Iowa.
Special Assistant to the Chairman, U.S.Senate
Committee on Finance
Washington, DC-2002-2004
•Coordinated oversight hearings
•Facilitated and traveled to meetings in Iowa with local,
state,and federal officials on Finance Committee
matters.
•Drafted and prepared statements,questions,briefing
books and other materials for
the overall committee record.
EDUCATION
University of Iowa-Tippie School of Management
MBA
Simpson College
BA
What is your present knowledge of each advisory board you are interested in?"
I follow the minutes and proceedings remotely.
As an Iowa City native utilized the library daily from age 4 to 18.Then again from age 40-present
Have an understanding of the deep and rich history of the library, its leaders,and its overall mission to serve the
community.
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 Members 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.
Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?"
No
Do you currently serve on another Iowa City board or commission?
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
Sexual Orientation
Religion
Do you have a disability?
Ethnicity
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)
Signature of Applicant*
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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, except demographics, Council will
not consider your application.
You are encouraged to contact individual Council Members to express your interest in
serving.
Item Number: 13.a.
CITY OF OF IOWA CITY
� fil COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
March 21 , 2023
Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment -
December 31 , 2023. (Theresa Messlein resigned) Correspondence included in Council
packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.
Attachments: Resignation letter - Theresa Messlein.pdf
Kellie Fruehling
From: Kristin Kromray
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:39 AM
To: *City Clerk's Office
Cc: LaTasha DeLoach
Subject: FW:Senior Center Commission
Attachments: image001 jpg
FYI
From:Theresa Messlein<messlein@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, March 16,2023 11:34 AM
To: Kristin Kromray<KKromray@iowa-city.org>
Cc: LaTasha DeLoach<Ideloach@iowa-city.org>
Subject: Re:Senior Center Commission
RISK
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Hello,
I apologize for the late notice, but I'm not going to be able to serve on the commission. My family situation has changed
creating some additional responsibilities that constrict my time.
Thank you for your work.
Best wishes,
Theresa Messlein