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CITY OF IOWA CITY
"QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
October 7, 2025
Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a new member, upon appointment - April 4,
2027 (Due to the passage of Senate File 311).
Attachments: Vacancy Notice
Board Demographics
Attendance Sheet
Application Coversheet
Fay, Mark - Application
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
One Vacancy:
New member, upon appointment — April 4, 2027
• 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.
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 Civil Service Commission should be directed to Karen Jennings, Human
Resources Administrator at (319) 356-5025.
Civil Service Commission Demographic Report
Name
Term Type
Term
Number
Term Ends
Resident
Years
Occupation
Gender*
Age*
Country of
Origin*
Sexual
Orientation*
Religion*
Disability*
Ethnicity
Gender
Identity*
Race"
Eleanor Dilkes
Full
1
4/1/2029
37
Retired attorney
Female
65
United
States
No
Female
White
Ashley Jennings
Unexpired
4/6/2026
4
Learning Experience
Designer
Female
35
United States
Heterosexual
Agnostic
No
White
White
Richard Wyss
Full
3
4/3/2028
4
1Retired Police Officer
Male
VACANT
New
Member
4/4/2027
Melissa Jensen
New
Member
1
4/1/2029
25
Public Safety, Emergency
Management
Female
65
United States
F
N/A
N/A
N/A
F
W
Please note: The information provided is the information provided on the application at the time of submission.
* Information is voluntary
Board/Commission: Civil Service Commission
Attendance Record
Last 12 months
(Meeting Date)
Name
Term
Expires
10/29/24
2121 /25
4/21 /25
5/30/25
7/16/25
9/4/25
Rick Wyss
4/3/28
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ashley Jennings
4/6/26
X
X
X
X
X
X
Eleanor Dilkes
4/1/29
---
---
X
X
X
X
Chi O boko
4/7/25
O/E
O/E
---
---
---
---
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No Meeting
--- = Not a Member
Board/Commission Application Cover
Board/Commission: Civil Service Commission
One vacancy to fill a new member term, upon appointment —April 4, 2027
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:
Application Deadline:
Council Appointment Date:
Name and Address
Fay, Mark
275 Kenneth Dr
Iowa City IA 52245
08/05/2025
Open until filled
10/07/2025
Advisory Board/Commission Application Form Submit Date: Sep 22, 2025
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
Mark
First Name
A Fay
Middle Last Name
Initial
First Name (Phonetic spelling)
Mark
Last Name (Phonetic spelling)
Fay
275 Kenneth Drive
Home Address
iowa City
City
Suite or Apt
IA 52245
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?
56
Mobile: (319) 331-1610
Primary Phone
markfay@skogman.com
Email Address
Retired City Employee and
Relator
Occupation
Alternate Phone
Boards & Commissions
Mark A Fay
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Civil Service Commission 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:
33 year City Employee - Worked as an Operations Supervisor in the Transportation Services
Department. Supervise and Direct City staff. Evaluate performance. Member of employee
interview pools.
What is your present knowledge of each advisory board you are interested
in?
I am familiar with the objectives of the Civil Service Boards core responsibilities.
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.
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.
Mark A Fay
List your answers here:
I do not have business or non-profit entities in which I have employment or financial interest.
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?
Yes r 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 Male
Age
56
Country of Origin
United States
Sexual Orientation
M
Religion
Catholic
Do you have a disability
No
Mark A Fay
Ethnicity
Race
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)
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
Mark A Fay