Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes-October 7, 2025
Dubuque County Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes October 7, 2025
Chairperson Ben Schroeder called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Chairperson Ben Schroeder, Vice-Chairperson Loras Link, Dave Klein, DeVon Welty, Penny Wulfekuhle
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ROLL CALL - Members present: Ben Schroeder, DeVon Welty, Loras Link, Dave Klein, and Penny Wulfkuhle. Staff Present: Ed Raber, Ben Kober, Amy Schmerbach and Bill Doyle.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – A motion was made by Ms. Wulfekuhle, seconded by Mr. Link, and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting. Vote: 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
BA#10-38-25 Ronald (deceased) and Doris McAuliffe - Variances – Speaking to the board was Doris McAuliffe and John McAuliffe. A motion was made by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Schroeder, to approve the Variances. The motion passed unanimously. Vote: 5-0.
BA#10-39-25 Marty & Dawn Wagner – Variances - Speaking to the board was Marty & Dawn Wagner. A motion was made by Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Link, to approve the Variances with the condition that they must have gutters and downspouts on the addition. The motion passed unanimously. Vote: 5-0.
BA#10-40-25 James & Jeanette Garlow and Michael & Shirley Morris – Special Use Permit. Speaking to the board was James Garlow. A motion was made by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Wulfekuhle, to approve the Special Use Permit. The motion passed unanimously. Vote: 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
BA#07-28-23 Scott Pusateri- Request for Extension Variance – Speaking to the board was James Garlow. A motion was made by Ms. Wulfekuhle seconded by Mr. Schroeder, to approve the extension and to allow Scott to apply for a new permit that would be good for one year. The motion passed unanimously. Vote: 5-0.