Committees, Commissions & Boards

The City of Prairie du Chien has numerous boards and commissions that advise City Council. If you are a resident of the City and would be interested in serving, please contact Mayor Dave Hemmer or City Administrator Chad Abram. 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. Step Up and Serve! Be a part of City Government by serving on City 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.

MEMBER (Term expires May 1)
  • Dave Hemmer (Chairperson)
  • Mike McCoy Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission)
  • Nate Bremmer (Council Representative)
  • Dan Key (2024)
  • Bruce Strnad (2023)
  • Linda Munson (2025)
  • Ross Ritchie (2023)

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.
MEMBER (Term expires May 1)

  • Terry Sprosty (2027)
  • Jim McGrath (2026)
  • Charlie Connell (2025)
  • Mike Leard (2028) (Chairperson)
  • Mark Gilberts (2024)

Park and Recreation Commission
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Commission to act in an advisory and volunteer capacity to guide the development of parks and recreation opportunities in the City of Prairie du Chien.  Parks and Recreation Commission members serve 5-year terms.

MEMBER (Term expires May 1)
  • Mike McCoy (Chairperson) (2028)
  • Angie Kramer (2025)
  • Beth Wagner (2024)
  • Lydia Holt (2028)
  • Nick Pedretti (2026)
  • Kayla Ingham (Council Representative)

Airport Commission
The Airport Commission is responsible for the operations, maintenance, improvements, construction, equipment, budget, and management of the Airport and other aviation facilities in the City. The Airport Commission consists of five 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.

MEMBER (Term expires May 1)
  • Ron Falch (Chairperson) (2028)
  • Mike Ripp (2026)
  • Roger Dyer (2024)
  • Mike Hager (2027)
  • Terry Kendall (2028)
  • Jaaren Riebe (Council Representative)

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.

MEMBER (Term expires May 1)
  • Dave Parks (Chairperson) (2022)
  • Mark Oehler (2024)
  • Robert Standorf (2024)
  • Char Bender (2024)
  • Linda Munson (2023)
  • Curt Kramer (Alternate) (2023)

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.

MEMBER (Term Expires May 1)

  • James Johnson (Chairperson) (2025)
  • John Rybarczyk (2025)
  • J.J. Jackson (2028)
  • Curt Kramer (2025)
  • Vacancy (2023)
  • Gary Koch (Alternate) (2021)
  • Derek Flansburg (City Assessor)

Library Board
The Library Board supervises the 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.
MEMBER (Term expires May 1)

  • Linda Munson (Chairperson) (2023)
  • Nancy Ducharme (2025)
  • Ashley Erickson (2024)
  • Jen Miller (2024)
  • Jill Doll (2023)
  • Wendy Whitney Scherer (2023)
  • Mark Gilberts(County Board Representative)
  • Brooke Teynor (School Representative)
  • Maurice Collins (Honorary)

Community Development Revolving Loan Housing Fund 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 of the community. The members are appointed by the Mayor with approval by the City Council. Community Development Committee members serve 3-year terms.
MEMBER (Term expires May 1)

  • Jan Waller (Chairperson) (2026)
  • Sheri Bowar (2024)
  • Joe Atkins (2024)
  • Tom Nelson (2026)
  • Jill Dressler (2026)
  • Dale Klemme (Advisor)

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 5-year terms.
MEMBER (Term expires May 1)
  • Dave Troester (Chairperson) (2024)
  • Michael Mara (2028)
  • Ivan Hoffland (2024)
  • Dee Baker (2027)
  • Vacancy

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.
MEMBER (Term expires September 1)

  • Jane Jacobs (2024)
  • Nancy Ducharme (2028)
  • J.J. Jackson- President(2027)
  • Peg Gallagher(2026)
  • Nancy Becker (2025)

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.
MEMBER (Term expires May 1)
  • Bob Standorf (Chairperson) (2025)
  • Sheri Bowar (2027)
  • Nancy DuCharme (2027)
  • Marty MacErchon (2028)
  • Pam Ritchie (2026)
  • Lori Bekkum (2028)
  • Gariet Kanis (2028)

Design and Preservation Committee

  • Chad Fradette (Chairperson)
  • Linda Munson
  • Kelssi Ziegler (Council Representative)
  • Tammy Katzung
  • Char Bender
  • Katie Garrity