City of Webster City boards and commissions have multiple openings

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Our local government is not just run by our elected officials, they also get support, guidance, and recommendations from various boards and commissions that are appointed each year. Getting appointed is not just about who you know, but it takes an application to the city.

There are multiple ways of stepping into a small leadership role, this is an ideal way to start learning about issues that are affecting your neighborhood, your business, and our entire community. There are boards that have a great need for more involvement, and this is an avenue that could lead to greater service

Typically terms expire May 31 of the year their term ends. But there are also resignations and deaths which create vacancies. Currently eleven vacancies on the various boards that should be filled, with half a year left before terms expire. The following is the list of vacancies for the City of Webster City:

Vacancies

Zoning Board of Adjustment: One open position

Traffic Study Committee (unexpired term 2028 & 2030): Two open positions

Hotel Motel Tax Board (unexpired term 2027): One open position

Wilson Brewer Park & Depot Foundation: One open position

Senior Citizens Advisory Board: Two open positions

Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: Two open positions

Airport Zoning Commission: Two open positions

Those appointed by the City Council of Webster City must be a resident of Webster City, fill out an application, which can be picked up at the City Manager's office at 400 Second St., and may undergo an interview

This statement is on the City's website:

"Volunteers on Boards and Commissions shape policies, offer guidance, and provide essential community perspectives. Their service is vital to transparent, informed, and representative government"

Commissions & Boards 2026

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:

(Three Members: 4 year terms from First Monday in April. Appointed by City Council, as required by Chapter 400, Code of Iowa, City Code Chapter 28. Human Relations & Social Services)

David Engstrom: Term began 4-1-24, term expires . 4-3-28

Emily Loughry: Term began 4-07-25, term expires on 4-2-29

Trish Bahrenfuss: Term began on 3-16-26, term expires on 4-2-30

PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION:

Five Members, Four year terms. This board includes one Fuller Hall Board Member - for their Fuller Board term. These members are appointed by City Council City Code Chapter 36 - Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities

Lynn Jaycox: Term began 6-01-26, term expires 5-31-30

Chris Kehoe:Term began 6-1-24, term expires 5-31-28 Chairman

Allison Appel: Term began 6-1-23, term expires 5-31-27

Kyle Fritz: Term began 6-1-23, term expires 5-31-27

Ann Kness (Fuller Hall Board): Term began 1-1-2024, term expires 12-31-28

AIRPORT COMMISSION: (Administrative Agency)

Three Members, four year terms. Appointed by City Council City Code Chapter 4 – Airport

Diane Knudsen: Term began 6-16-25, term expires 5-31-29

Anna Woodward: Term began 6-1-26, term expires 5-31-30

Scott Bargfrede: Term began 6-01-23, term expires 5-31-27 Chairman

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:

Seven Members, five year term, two term limit: five members who are residents of the City appointed by Council, Two members from two mile zoning area outside city limits must be appointed by Hamilton County Board of Supervisors. Limited to two terms. City Code Chapter 50 – Zoning

Shelby Kroona: Term began 6-16-25, term expires 05-31-2027

James Kumm: Term began 6-1-23, term expires 5-31-28 (2nd term)

Monica Haberman: Term began 6-1-24, term expires 5-31-29 (1st term)

Lynn Jaycox: Term began 6-16-25, term expires 5-31-30 (1st term)

Vacant position

Two Mile Limit Representative: (Ordinance 1035: Must be appointed by Board of Supervisors)

County:

** Bridget Chambers: Term began 1-3-22, term expires 12-31-26

** Steve Struchen: Term began 6-7-25, term expires 12-31-28 (1st term)

CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Nine Members: Four year terms, seven members who are residents of the City appointed by the Council. Two members -five year terms shall be appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, one being a member of the Board of Supervisors, or the Board's designee, and the other member shall be a resident of the area outside the City over which the zoning jurisdiction of the City has been extended. (City Code Chapter 50 – Zoning, Iowa Code 414.6, 414.23 and 392.1.) Supervisors are on commission until county zoning is adopted.

Anna Woodward: Term began 6-19-23, term expires 5-31-27

Lynn Jaycox: Term began 6-1-24, term expires 5-31-28

Maggie Breitenkamp: 6-1-24, term expires 5-31-28

James Kumm: Term began 6-1-26, term expires 5-31-30

Carolyn Cross: Term began 6-16-25, term expires 5-31-29

Shelby Kroona: Term began 6-1-2026, term expires 5-31-30

Kyle Heffernan: Term began 6-01-23, term expires 5-31-27

Two Mile Limit Representative (Ord 1036 – Must be approved by Board of Supervisors)

County:

** Steve Struchen: Term began 1-2-24, term expires 12-31-28 Chairman

** County Supervisor: Mary Clausen 01-02-2025/ 12/31/2029

HOTEL/MOTEL TAX BOARD

Five members appointed by the city council, four year terms, one member from city government, one member from the business community, three members from the public at large. Established by Ordinance 2007-1673 12-17-07, Code Chapter 20 Finance, Taxation & Funding

Andy Sowle (City Government): Term began 6-1-23, term expires 5-31-27, Chairman

Linda Conaway (Business Community): Term began 6-16-25, term expires 5-31-29

Ashley Allers (Public at Large): Term began 6-1-23, term expires 5-31-27

Vacant: Term began 06-01-2024 / 05-31-2027

Jamie Seiser (Public at Large): Term began 6-16-25, term expires 5-31-29

Wilson Brewer Park & Depot Foundation Board: Joint appointments by Webster City and Hamilton County, two positions appointed by city, two positions appointed by county, one position jointly approved to be chairman.

City Appointments:

Tamiann Parrott: Term began 7-1-24, term expires 6-30-27

Vacant: Term began 7-1-24, term expired 6-30-26

Joint appointment: Ryan Rupiper: Term began 7-1-24, term expires 6-30-27

TRAFFIC STUDY COMMITTEE:

Five Members, four year terms, appointed by City Council, (City Code Chapter 46 - Traffic & Vehicles)

Vacant: Term began 6-1-24, term expires 5-31-28

Eric McKinley: Term began 6-1-26, term expires 5-31-30

Vacant: Term began 6-1-26, term expires 5-31-30

Kyle Heffernan: Term began 6-1-23, term expires 5-31-27

Brandon Bahrenfuss: Term began 7-5-23, term expires 5-31-27

SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD

Four members, three year term, appointment by Council of three members, fourth member to be Parks & Recreation Department Director or Designee. (City Code Chapter 36 Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities)

Vacant: Term began 6-1-23, term expires 5-31-27

Tammy Greenfield

Vacant: Term began 6-1-24, term expires 5-31-28

Breanne Lesher: (Parks & Recr. Dept)

AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:

Five Members, 5 year terms, two members selected by Board of Supervisors, two appointed by City Council, one by majority vote of the members selected by the County and City. (City Code Chapter 4 – Airport)

CITY APPOINTEES Two members Five year terms

Vacant (City)

Vacant / 05-31-26 (City)

COUNTY APPOINTMENT

Doug Bailey: Term began 1-2-24, term expires 12-31-28

County appointment ** (County)

Vacant: Term began 2024, term expires 12-31-2029 County appointment

COMMISSION APPOINTMENT

To be elected by vote of Commission: Five members, six year terms, two members selected by Board of Supervisors, two appointed by City Council, one by majority vote of members selected by County and City. (City Code Chapter 4 – Airport)

AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION

CITY APPOINTEES Two members Six year terms

Vacant / 05-31-2026 (City)

Vacant / 05/31/2026 (City)

Randy Olson 01-04-2021 / 12/31/2026 County appointment (County)

Vacant / 12/31/31 (County) County appointment

COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: To be elected by vote of Commission

There has also been a Youth Advisory Commission that has not been active for several years. This was a seven member commission, with six youth members for two year terms, and one city council member. All positions are appointed by the City Council. Each term expired June 1, and included youth between grades 6-8 and 9-12. Note this commission has not been active for several years. (City Code Chapter 36 Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities)