The Board of Public Works and Safety is responsible for the public safety and control of the public rights-of-way. This includes digging requests, cable, street and alley closures, street solicitations, and requests for street signs. It is the contracting arm of the executive branch and includes all purchasing for the public works, all street projects, gasoline and vehicles.

Members

Norman E. Yoder, Mayor
Danny D. McAfee
John A. (Jack) Randinelli

Staff
Erik Weber, Attorney
Patricia M. Miller, Clerk-Treasurer

Public Meetings
Second and Fourth Thursday of the Month
9 a.m.
Council Chambers
210 East Ninth Street

The Park Board oversees the policies and financial workings of the Auburn Parks and Recreation Department. Park Board members are appointed by the Mayor to serve a two-year term. By state statute, no one political party may hold more than half of the seats on the Park Board.

Members
Larry Wagoner, President
Lou Metelko Vice President
Shannon Davis, Secretary
Jeremiah Otis, Member

Staff
Rick Hower, Administrator
Brenda Daley, Administrative Assistant

Public Meetings
Fourth Tuesday of the Month
6:00 p.m.
Rieke Park Lodge
1600 N. Indiana Avenue

The Board of Zoning Appeals hears appeals from individuals requesting exceptions or variation for City Ordinances in regard to land use and building requirements, or from individuals questioning the appropriateness of orders made by city officials. Each appeal is heard and decided on its own merit. 

Members
Al Wleklinski, Chairman
Peter Kempf, Vice-Chairman
Mary Hohler, Secretary
Dave Schlemmer, Member
Jerry Muzzillo, Member

Staff
W. Erik Weber, City Attorney
Eugene Bosworth, Assistant City Attorney
William J. Spohn, Administrator
Kenneth Dunn, Zoning Administrator

Public Meetings
Fourth Tuesday of the Month
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
210 East Ninth Street

2011 Board of Zoning Appeals Calendar PDF
Rules and Procedures

The Plan Commission is responsible for all comprehensive planning to manage the growth and development of Auburn. They oversee the following types of plans:

• Development Plans
• Parking Lot Plans
• Primary Plats
• Secondary Plats
• Plat Amendments
• Replats
• Plat Vacations
• Zoning Map Amendments
• Annexations

Members
Mike Watson, President
Don Myers, Vice President & Liaison to County Plan Commission
Al Wleklinksi, Secretary
Steve Bruns, Director of the City Engineering Dept.
Ellen Staley
Herb Horrom
Marilyn Gearhart, City Common Council Member
Lou Metelko, Park Board Member
Joe Kobiela, Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Member
Jerry Muzzillo, Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Member
Tim Griffin, Advisor from DeKalb County Plan Commission

Staff
W. Erik Weber, City Attorney
Eugene Bosworth, Assistant City Attorney
William J. Spohn, Administrator
Kenneth Dunn, Zoning Administrator
Michelle Lassiter, Administrative Assistant

Public Meetings
Second Tuesday of the Month
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
210 East Ninth Street

2011 Auburn Plan Commission Calendar
Plan Commission Rules & Procedures PDF