The ZBA is a five-member Board with two alternate members that reviews requests to vary or modify standards in the zoning ordinance. Building Services serves as staff to the ZBA.

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Desirable Characteristics and Qualifications for Committee Members (per staff liaison)

• Some knowledge of how City government functions.
• Some knowledge of City codes or regulations.
• Good communication skills.
• Open-minded.
• Has an unbiased approach to considering the facts of an issue, the ability to make a decision based on the facts and requirements of City Ordinance.
• Applicants from banking, legal, financial, education, business, public administration, and surveying fields are desirable.

Number of Members

7 Members: 
Citizen Members (5) 
Alternates (2)

Members

• John Mansur, Chair
• Amanda Harilal, Vice Chair
• Joseph Kruser
• Nate Fiene
• Kevin Smith
• Quinn D. Bennett, Alternate #1
• Alternate #2 is open

Term of Office

3 years

Commencement of Term 

First Monday of May each year

Appointment by Whom

City Manager (also appoints Chairperson with no confirmation)

The City Manager will take into consideration the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Appointments when appointing citizen members to this committee.

Approval or Confirmation By...

Common Council

Residency Requirements of Citizen Members

Charter Ordinance Chapter 2.28 requires residency of members.

Duties & Responsibilities

WI State Statute 62.23(7)(e)(7). Decide appeals from City Zoning Ordinance.

To What Authority They Report

Highest authority

When Meetings are Held

Fourth Tuesday of each month (if no business, notified) and on call.

Who Calls Meetings

Chairperson

Responsibility for Minutes

Board Secretary

Location of Minutes Filed

Building Division