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NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
One Vacancy—Three Year Term
July 1, 2018—June 30, 2021
(1) East College St. Representative
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• Duties of the Historic Preservation and Land Marks Commission include: conducting studies for
the identification and designation of Historic Districts; reviewing and acting upon all applications
for Certificate of Appropriateness; cooperating with property owners and city agencies regarding
remedy of dangerous conditions.
• Furthering the efforts of historic preservation in the City by making recommendations on
preservation issues, when appropriate, by encouraging the historical, architectural or cultural
value, and by encouraging persons and organizations to become involved in preservation
activities.
• Applicants for district representatives to the Historic Preservation Commission must reside in the
district that is specified.
• This Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
• City-appointed members of boards and commissions must be at least 18 years old and reside in
the City of Iowa City. The City of Iowa City encourages diversity in the appointment to boards and
commissions.
An application can be completed and submitted on the City of Iowa City website at www.icgov.org. or
by contacting the Clerk's office. Vacancy open until filled.
Questions about the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission should be directed to Bob Miklo, Sr
Planner at 356-5240.
Historic Preservation Commission - Current members
e years as
resident of Country of Sexual Gender
Name Term ending IC Occupation Gender Age* Orgin* Orientation* Religion* Disability* Ethnicity* Identity* Race` Unique Identifiers*
Zachariah Builita(at large) 6/30/2019-1st Term 6 M
Sharon DeGraw(brown St) 6/30/2019-1st Term 15 F .
Cecile Kuenzli(Summit St) 6/30/2019-1st Term 46 F .
Vacant(Jefferson St) 6/30/2019
Nati Political Not
Kevin Boyd(At large) 6/30/2020-2nd Term . 25 Director M 37 USA LGBT practicing White •
Gosia Clore(Longfellow) 6/30/2020-2nd Term 5 Research Scientist F
Thomas Agran(Northside) 6/30/2020-2nd Term 8 Artist M 30 USA Straight Caucasian
GT Karr(At large) 6/30/2020-1st Term 38 Business Owner M 38 USA Hetrosexual Christian Caucasian
Quentin Pitzen(At large) 6/30/2021-1st Term 44 Contractor M 66 USA Hetrosexual White
Helen Burford(College Green) 6/30/2021-1st Term 17 Retired F 69 USA Newish Caucasian
Vacant(East College St.) 6/30/2021
Lee Shope(Woodlawn) 6/30/2021-1st Term 59 Retired IT M 77 USA Male Christian American Male White
Please note:The Information provided is the information provided on the application at the time of submission.
* Information is voluntary
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2017-2018
TERM
NAME EXP. 6/15 7/31 8110 9/14 10112 11/9 12/14 1/11 2/8 3/8 4112 5/10 6/14
AGRAN,THOMAS 7/1/20 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
BAKER,ESTHER 7/1/18 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
BOYD, KEVIN 7/1/20 X O/E X O/E X X X X X X X X X
BUILTA, ZACH 7/1/19 X O/E X X X X X X OlE X X X X
CLORE, GOSIA 7/1/20 X X OIE X X X O/E O/E X O/E X X X
OEGRAW,SHARON 7/1/19 X X X X X X O/E X X X X X X
KARR, G.T. 7/1/20 — X X X X X X X X X X X X
KUENZLI, CECILE 711/19 X O/E OlE X O/E X X X X X X X X
MICHAUD, PAM 7/1/18 X X 0/E X X X X X X X X X X
SWAIM,GINALIE 7/1/18 X X X X X O/E X X X X X X X
WAGNER, FRANK 7/1/18 O/E O/E X O/E X X O/E OfE X X X X X
KEY: X = Present
0 = Absent
0/E = Absent/Excused
— = Nota Member
Board/Commission Application Cover
Board/Commission: Historic Preservation Commission — East College St.
One vacancy to fill a three-year term
07/1/2018 - 6/30/2021
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: 4/2/2018
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Council Appointment Date: 7/17/18
Date of Non-Gender Appointment: 7/3/2018
After date above Council may appoint without regard to gender
Gender Balance Requirement: 1- Female
Current Gender Balance: Female: 4 Male: 6
Gender Name and Address
Female Baker, Esther Served 1-Partial & 3 Full Terms
1022 E. College Street
Advisory Board/Commission Application Form
�;In...0 �,i. 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
NOTE:Must be 18 years of age and live within city limits of Iowa City to apply
Date of Application
3/4/2018
First Name*
Esther
Last Name*
Baker
Home Address*
1022 E.College Street
City
IOWA CITY
State
IA
Tip Code*
52240
1.Is your home address(listed above)within the corporate limits of Iowa City?*
Yes
Contact Phone Number*
319-359-8067
Email Address*
bakere34@hotmail.com •
Boards & Commissions
Select a Board or Commission you are interested in:*
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
Historic Preservation Commission Category*
E. College St.
2.How long have you been a resident of Iowa City?*
14 years
3.Occupation:*
Consultant
4.Gender*
"itis question is mandatory in order for the Oty to comply with the State's gender balance requirement,which treats gender as binary."( nder Identity"nay
be provided in the Lenographics sectioncf the application below.
r Male
p Female
5. Experience and/or activities which you feel qualify you for this position:*
I have been on the Historic Preservation Commission for several terms and am currently serving as vice-chair. I
have attended several historic preservation workshops over the years,and live in an 1896 house currently. All
of my previous homes have also been historic structures. I would love to remain on the HPC if there is no new
applicant for the East College Historic District to continue to use the experience I have gained as a member of
this commission. I am committed to the preservation of our historic heritage as reflected in the architecture of
Iowa City for future generations.
6.What is your present knowledge of each advisory board you are interested in?*
Again, I have been an active and vocal member of the HCP and am currently serving as vice chair. I am well
acquainted with the mission and charge of the commission.
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.
7. Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?*
No
8. Do you currently serve on another Iowa City board or commission?*
No
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:
9.Age
57
10.Country of Origin
USA
11.Sexual Orientation
Lesbian
12.Religion
Jewish
13. Do you have a disability?
No
14.Ethnicity
Eastern European
15.Race
Caucasian
16.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*
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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.
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