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 Mayor Dave Hemmer or City Administrator Aaron Kramer. 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, the City Council will include your name among any others who have volunteered in making their appointment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.