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The City of
Prairie du Chien has numerous boards and commissions that advise
City Council or have direct responsibility for various functions
or activities within the City.
If you are a
resident of the City and would be interested in serving, please
contact Judy Lee, Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer. You fill out a simple
form expressing your interest and the next time that an opening
occurs for a board or commission that interests you, City
Council will include your name among any others who have
volunteered in making their appointment.
Board and
Commission Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes
Boards and Commissions 
PLAN COMMISSION
The City Plan Commission advises the City Council on all
planning and land use issues including providing recommendations
on applications to change the zoning classification of property.
The Plan Commission also hears and decides applications for
conditional use permits. The Plan Commission consists of seven
voting members and one ex-officio member. One member is Chairman
of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and one member is a
member of the City Council who is appointed by the Mayor. The
members are appointed by the Mayor with approval by the City
Council. The Assistant City Attorney is an ex-officio member of
the Commission. Plan Commission members serve 3 year terms.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
The Board of Zoning Appeals functions in many respects like a
court in hearing and deciding upon administrative appeals and
variances to the City Zoning Ordinance. The Board of Zoning
Appeals consists of five regular members and two alternates. The
members are appointed by the Mayor with approval by the City
Council. Board of Zoning Appeals members serve 3 year terms.
BOARD OF REVIEW
The Board of Review is a quasi-judicial body that hears and
decides objections to the valuation of property as shown on the
assessment roll. Additionally, the Board of Review can correct
any errors or omissions in the descriptions or computations
found on the assessment roll as well as check the roll for
omitted property and double assessments. The Board of Review
consists of five residents of the City appointed by the Mayor
with approval by the City Council. Board of Review members serve
5 year terms.
POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION
The Police and Fire Commission hires the Fire Chief, Police
Chief, and their subordinates and mediates any disciplinary
problems in either department. The Police and Fire Commission
consists of 5 citizens appointed by the Mayor with approval by
the City Council. Police and Fire Commission members serve 5
year terms.
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission provides general supervision
of recreation in the City and operates and maintains all
community recreation centers, playgrounds, and other areas
assigned to it by the Council. This supervision includes making
rules and regulations for all recreation areas with approval by
the Council. The Commission directs the activities of the Parks
and Recreation Director and may hire employees necessary to
carry out its responsibilities. The Parks and Recreation
Commission consists of seven citizens and one Council member
appointed by the Mayor with approval by the City Council. Parks
and Recreation Commission members serve 5 year terms.
LIBRARY BOARD
The Library Board supervises administration of the public
library and appoints the librarian. The Library Board consists
of seven members. One member is the Prairie du Chien School
District Superintendent or representative. Members are appointed
by the Mayor with approval by the City Council. Library Board
members serve 3 year terms.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
APPEALS BOARD
The Administrative Review Appeals Board shall hear appeals to
determinations or decisions of City officers, employees, agents,
agencies, committees, boards, and commissions. The
Administrative Review Appeals Board consists of the Mayor, a
City Council member, and one citizen member. The Council member
is appointed annually by the Mayor with approval by the City
Council. The citizen member is appointed by the Mayor with
approval by the City Council for a 3 year term.
AIRPORT COMMISSION
The Airport
Commission is responsible for the operations, maintenance,
improvements, construction, equipment, budget, and management of
the Airport and other aviation facilities of the City. The
Airport
Commission consists of four citizen members, interested in
aeronautics, and one member of the Common Council. Members are
appointed by the Mayor. Airport Commission members serve 3 year
terms.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Housing Authority is responsible for the development and
oversight of housing projects. The Housing Authority consists of
five citizen members appointed by the Mayor. Housing Authority
members serve 5 year terms.
HARBOR COMMISSION
The Harbor Commission is responsible for developing rules and
regulations and establishing fees related to the operation of
the City Harbor. The Harbor Commission consists of 5 citizen
members appointed by the Mayor with approval by the City
Council. Harbor Commission members serve 3 year terms.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
The Community Development Committee manages the
revolving loan program, reviews loan policy and applicant
eligibility policy, and acts on specific loan requests. The
Committee also identifies the housing needs in the community.
The members are appointed by the Mayor with approval by the City
Council. Community Development Committee members serve 3 year
terms.
LARIVIERE FARM PARK
COMMITTEE
The LaRiviere Farm Park Committee is responsible for the
oversight, development, and operation of the Farm Park
consistent with the conditions of the donation of the park by
Daniel LaRiviere. The members are appointed by the Mayor with
approval by the City Council. LaRiviere Farm Park Committee
members serve 3 year terms.
ISLAND REUSE COMMITTEE
The Island Reuse Committee is responsible for
recommending to the City Council projects or uses which result
in St. Feriole Island development compatible with the overall
Island Plan. The Committee investigates and pursues funding to
assist with such development and oversees implementation of
approved projects as well as recruits and coordinates volunteers
to work on various Island projects. The members are appointed by
the Mayor with approval by the City Council. Island Reuse
Committee members serve 3 year terms.
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Redevelopment Authority is responsible for carrying
out blight elimination, slum clearance, and urban renewal
programs and projects. The Redevelopment Authority consists of 7
citizen members appointed by the Mayor with approval by the City
Council. Redevelopment Authority members serve 5 year terms.
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