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CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
January 7, 2025
Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term, January 1, 2025 - December 31,
2029 (Term expires for Bryce Parker). Correspondence included in Council Packet.
Attachments: Vacancy Notice
Board Demographics
Attendance Sheet
Application Coversheet
Tallman, Julie - Application
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
One Vacancy: Five -Year Term
January 1, 2025 — December 31, 2029
• Duties: The Board of Adjustment is a citizen panel that reviews requests for special
exceptions and variances.
• The Board also considers appeals when there is a disagreement about an administrative
decision made by the City.
• Members of the board act like judges, making decisions about individual properties and
uses that may have difficulty meeting a specific zoning regulation or to resolve disputes
about administrative zoning decisions.
• The Board is assisted in its work by planning staff and the City Attorney's office. Decisions
made by the Board of Adjustment are binding upon all parties unless overturned upon
appeal to District Court.
• The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m.
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.
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. Vacancy will remain open until filled.
Questions about the Iowa City Board of Adjustment Commission should be directed to Parker Walsh,
Planner at (319) 356-5238.
Adjustment, Board of Demographic Report
Name
Term
Type
Term
Number
Term
Ends
Resident
Years
Occupation
Gender*
Age*
Countryof
Origin*
Sexual
Orientation*
Religion*
Disability*
Ethnicity*
Gender
Identity*
Race*
Vacant
Full
1
12/31/2029
Nancy Carlson
Full
1
12/31/2025
51 years
retired
Female
73
U.S.
F
No
White
Mark Russo
Full
1
12/31/2026
18-19 years
self-employed,
designer
Male
71
USA
Hetero
No
M
Larry Baker
Full
1
12/31/2027
40+ years
Writer
Male
Paula Swygard
Full
1st Full
Term
12/31/2028
39 years
Retired
Female
Please note: The information provided is the information provided on the application at the time of submission.
* Information is voluntary
Board of Adjustment
October 10, 2024
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2023-2024
NAME
TERM
EXP.
318
4112
4119
5110
6114
7112
1118
12113
3113
4110
8122
10110
BAKER, LARRY
12/31/2027
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PARKER, BRYCE
12/31/2024
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
SWYGARD, PAULA
12/31/2028
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
CARLSON, NANCY
12/31/2025
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
RUSSO, MARK
12/31/2026
X
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
Key: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
-- -- = Not a Member
Board/Commission Application Cover
Board/Commission: Board of Adjustment
One vacancy to fill a five-year term
January 1, 2025 — December 31, 2029
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: 10/01/2024
Application Deadline: 11/12/2024
Council Appointment Date: 01/07/2025
Name and Address
Tallman, Julie
1429 Yewell St
Iowa City IA 52240
Advisory Board/Commission Application Form Submit Date: Dec 30, 2024
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)
Are you 18 years of age or older?
r Yes r No
Julie Tallman
First Name Middle Last Name
Initial
First Name (Phonetic spelling)
3194712051
Last Name (Phonetic spelling)
1429 Yewell St
Home Address
Iowa City
City
Suite or Apt
IA _ 52240
State Postal Code
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?
r Yes r No
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City?
30 years and more
Home: (319) 471-2051
Primary Phone
julietallman85@gmail.com
Email Address
retired; part-time clothing
retail sales
Occupation
Boards & Commissions
Alternate Phone
Julie Tallman
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Board of Adjustment Board Member Information: Eligible
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 familiar with the application process and appeal processes, I have knowledge of the
terms used within zoning and building codes, I have experience applying and enforcing
zoning and building codes.
What is your present knowledge of each advisory board you are interested
in?
My present knowledge is that the Board of Adjustment hears appeals to interpretation of
zoning and building codes. I understand there is a vacancy and I am interested in serving on
the Board.
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.
Julie Tallman
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:
I work part-time at Textiles, in downtown Iowa City. I recently applied for a grant to help pay
for a permeable patio that I had installed by Fiddlehead Gardens. I volunteer at Free Medical
Clinic. Phoebe Martin at Blank & McCune is my realtor, I regularly contract with Bea Day
Plumbing and Remodeling, and I have had work done by Martin Construction.
Res. #22-78 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?
r 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:
Gender
m Female
Age
63
Country of Origin
United States
Julie Tallman
Sexual Orientation
Straight. Like the arrow.
Religion
Society of Friends (Quaker)
Do you have a disability
no
Ethnicity
White
Race
Caucasian
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.
W I Agree
Julie Tallman