Boards and Commissions



City of West Branch
304 E Main St.
PO Box 218
West Branch, Iowa 52358
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Heritage Square Gazebo
Animal Control Cable Television Planning & Zoning
Library Board of Trustees Park & Recreation
Historic Preservation Zoning Board of Adjustment
Below is the description of each board. A * indicates the chair.
Animal Control Commission

The Animal Control Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in the review and development of rules, regulations and ordinances for the care and control of animals in the City. The Commission also hosts an informational blog at www.wbacac.org.The Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Two-year terms are appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Council. Terms expire on February 1 of the date listed.
Name Phone Term Expires
Richard Slach 2011
Leesa Johnson 643-5591 Email 2011
Alan Beyer, DVM* 643-2127 Email 2010
Amy Lynch 643-5099 Email 2010
Tawni Toth 643-7435 Email 2011
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Cable Television Commission

The Cable Television Commission has continuing regulatory jurisdiction over the operation of any franchise granted for a cable television system in the City. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a consistent and formal opportunity for public involvement and perspective regarding cable communications. Three year terms are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Terms expire on October 21 of the date listed.
Name Phone Term Expires
Nate Steele* 643-3284 Email 2010
Tanya English 643-7335 Email 2011
Dorma Gunnells 643-4198 Email 2011
Susan Shultz 643-2731 Email 2009
Vacant 2012
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Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees sets policy and oversees the operation of the West Branch Public Library. Three-year terms are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. One term must be filled by a rural Cedar County resident, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Cedar County Board of Supervisors. Terms expire July 1 of the date listed.
Name Phone Term Expires
Vacant 2011
Bill Schreier 643-5329 Email 2010
Donna Watson 643-5477 2011
Amy Colbert 643-5329 2010
Jose Carrillo 643-2195 Email 2012
Cary Wiesner 643-7861 2012
Sherry Middlemis-Brown, County Rep.* 643-2452 Email 2011
Vacant 2011
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Park & Recreation Commission

The Park & Recreation Commission recommends and review policies, rules, regulations, ordinances and budgets relating to parks and playgrounds of the City. Three-year terms are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Terms expire May 1 of the date listed.
Name Phone Term Expires
Vacant 2012
Stephen Klein 855-9444 2011
Robert Leslie 643-2866 Email 2010
Lisa Corr 643-3189 2011
Shane Staker 643-5170 Email 2012
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Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviews and comments on zoning issues, plats and street and park improvements. Four-year terms are appointed by the City Council with the approval of the City Council.
Name Phone Term Expires
Roger Laughlin* 643-2616 4/1/2010
Virgil Gingerich 643-0293 Email 11/1/2012
Al Rozinek 643-5645 8/1/2010
Gary Slach 643-3255 4/1/2013
Dick Stoolman 643-2143 1/1/2014
Mark Thomas 643-2219 5/1/2010
Trent Hansen 643-3100 7/1/2011
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Historic Preservation Commission

The Preservation Commission promotes the use of and perpetuates, protects and preserves areas and structures of historic and architectural value for the education, pleasure and welfare of the citizens of the City of West Branch. It serves as a liaison to the City government. Two-year terms are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Terms expire November 8 of the date listed.
Name Phone Term Expires
Lou Picek* 643-2065 Email 2011
Alan Bohanan 643-5600 Email 2011
John Fuller 643-7476 Email 2011
Lisa Harkey 643-4216 Email 2010
Lane Shields 643-4136 Email 2010
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Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment conducts administrative review of decisions made by teh zoning officers, hears and decides requests for sepcial exceptions and variances to the Zoning Code. Five-year terms are appointed by the City Council. Terms expire May of the date listed.
Name Phone Term Expires
Wilburn Bass 643-2493 2014
Wayne Frauenholtz 643-5465 2013
Jim Huber* 643-3419 2011
Dirk Gunnells 643-4198 Email 2010
Craig Cochran 643-2120 Email 2014
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