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Standing COUNCIL Committees

The Finance Committee consists of 5 Alderpersons. The Committee is responsible for approving claims and the investigation of unusual claims against the City; the investigation of and application for any State, Federal, or County grants and aids for which the City may be eligible; the recommendation for the pay scale and fringe benefit guidelines for City employees; the preparation of the annual budget; and all other matters referred to the Committee by the Council.
Kathleen Hein (Chairperson)
Linda Munson
Jaaren Riebe
Frank Pintz
Judeen Ames

The Personnel, License and Insurance Committee consists of 5 Alderpersons. The Committee is responsible for bargaining with City employee units pursuant to guidelines established by the Council; promoting the voluntary conciliation, mediation and arbitration of disputes between City bargaining unit employees and the City; the investigation and recommendations for license and permit applications requiring Council action; and investigating and making recommendations to the Council regarding the City’s insurance program.
Linda Munson (Chairperson)
Kathleen Hein
Kyle Kozelka
Karen Solomon
Judeen Ames

The Public Works Committee consists of 5 Alderpersons, City Administrator, and City Attorney. The Committee is responsible for the construction and maintenance of all City streets and sidewalks; the operation of the water and waste water utilities and the construction of sewer and water main; the preparation and letting of bids for all authorized public construction; the preparation of proposals for authorized equipment purchases; the maintenance of City buildings and grounds and policy recommendations to the Council for the operation of same; the annual preparation of the public works budget and submission of same to the Finance Committee; and all other matters referred to the Committee by the Council.
Jaaren Riebe (Chairperson)
Kyle Kozelka
Mike Jones
Jean Titlbach
Karen Solomon

The Protection and Health Committee consists of 5 Alderpersons. The Committee is responsible for all sanitation matters, health, Police and Fire Department budgets, and such other matters referred to the Committee by the Council.
Jean Titlbach (Chairperson)
Mark Thein
Ken Fleshner, Jr.
Frank Pintz
Sharon Boylen

The Fall and Winter Activity Guide

CITY COMMISSIONS (Updated November 1st 2011)
Plan Commission - Board of Zoning Appeals - Board of Review - Police and Fire Commission -
Parks and Recreation Committee - Library Board - Airport Commission - Harbor Commission -
Community Development Committee - LaRiviere Farm Park Committee - Redevelopment Authority
Step Up and Serve! Be a part of City Government by serving on City Boards and Commissions.

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.

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