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LIBRARY BOARD (6 Year Term) Dave Suntken July 1, 2014 Diane Glynn July 1, 2014 Elizabeth Cherry July 1, 2010 Mary Alexander July 1, 2010 Jana Severtson, President July 1, 2011 Ann Bagby July 1, 2012 Michael Mahaffey July 1, 2012

The Board of Trustees of the Clear Lake Public Library is made up of seven members appointed to a six-year term. The Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:15 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Library, 200 N. 4th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa. All meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public. Please call the library at 357-6133 for an agenda and specific time.  Click here to view Agendas and Minutes.

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD (3 Year Term) Stuart Trembath, Chairperson June 30, 2011 Angela Faber June 30, 2011 Jennifer Merfeld June 30, 2011 Hal Berding June 30, 2012 David Blaha, Vice-Chairperson June 30, 2012 Jim Finstad June 30, 2010 Amanda Korenberg June 30, 2011

The Park Board is responsible for recommending plans for developing the park and recreation system, and for informing the community of the park system and recreational programs. The Park Board meets the third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Parks Department Office, 800 1st Avenue S., Clear Lake, Iowa. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 357-7010.   Click here to view Agendas and Minutes.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (5 Year Term) Gail Robinson December 31, 2013 Mike Verdoorn December 31, 2013 Tina Cullinan, Chairperson December 31, 2010 Fred Muth December 31, 2011 Cerise Sissel December 31, 2011

The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) consists of five members, each to be appointed by the Mayor, with Council approval, for a term of five years. The ZBA hears and decides appeals and reviews any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Administrative Officer and the enforcement of the City Zoning Code. Appeals to the Board may be taken by any person or by any officer, department, board, or bureau of the City affected by any decision of the Zoning Administrative Officer. Such appeal shall be taken within 10 days by filing with the Zoning Administrative Officer and ZBA. If the above information is submitted by noon Friday or before, your appeal will be published in the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter the following Wednesday and the Board of Adjustment will meet Tuesday following the publication of the appeal at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 15 N. 6th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa. Applications for variances or conditional use permits can be obtained from the Building Department at 1419 2nd Ave. S., Clear Lake, Iowa, 357-6135. Applications must be filed on or before the 10th of each month to be heard at the following month's Board meeting.   Click here to view Agendas and Minutes.

PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL BOARD  Dan Kilborn

PLANNING & ZONING (5 Year Term) Arnold Prohaska December 31, 2009 Ned Wicker December 31, 2010 Dennis Fitzgerald December 31, 2010 Alan Duea December 31, 2011 Al Penfold December 31, 2011 Paul Bruns December 31, 2011 Julie Angle December 31, 2013

The Clear Lake Planning and Zoning Commission (P/Z) consists of seven members who are citizens of the City of Clear Lake and qualified by knowledge and experience to act in matters pertaining to the development of the City's Plan and the amending of the City Zoning Ordinance. Members are appointed by the City Council for terms of five years. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 15 N. 6th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa. Applications for change of zone, subdivisions, etc., can be obtained from the City Building Department at 1419 2nd Ave. S., Clear Lake, Iowa, 357-6135. Applications must be filed on or before the 15th of each month to be heard at the following month's Commission meeting.   Click here to view Agendas and Minutes.

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