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May 20, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of 4/22; City Council Proceedings of
5/6, 5/13; Civil Service Commission Minutes of
5/10; Community DevelopmentAdvisory Commission of
4/17; Human Rights Commission of 4/8, 4/25, 5/1; Transit
Advisory Board of 5/9; Zoning Advisory Commission
Minutes of 5/1/19; Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of
5/2/19; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings
of 4/15;
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission Minutes of 4/3/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 5/6/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 5/13/19 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 5/10/19 Supporting Documentation
Community De�lopmentAdvisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 4/17/19
Human Rights Commissoin Minutes of 4/8/19 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 4/25/19 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 5/1/19 Supporting Documentation
TransitAdvisory Board Minutes of 5/9/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 4/17/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 5/2/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/15/19
DUBUQUE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES OF
April 8, 2019
Commissioner Allen called the meeting of the Dubuque Human Rights Commission to order at
436 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019, at the Jule Operations & Training Center, 949 Kerper Blvd.,
Dubuque, lowa.
Roll Call:
Present: Anthony Allen, Chair Miquel Jackson
Nicole Borovic Erin Muenster
Adrienne Breitfelder Kate Parks
Gerald Hammel Jay Schiesl, Vice Chair
Absent: Ashley Melchert
Staff: Kelly Larson Carol Spinoso
Approval of Minutes from March 11, 2019
Motion by Parks, second by Hammel to approve the meeting minutes of March 11, 2019. Two
typos were noted in paragraph 3 under Goal #3: Employment. All in favor of accepting the meeting
minutes as amended.
Reports
Caseload Report
The March 2019 caseload report was received and filed.
Chairperson's Report
Presented information on the Human Rights Commission to 5'h grade boy scouts. They
were very attentive and asked many questions. A question raised was whether an
individual could serve on a board or commission if they did not have a permanent address.
Anthony will follow up with this group.
The Chair, along with Commissioners Jackson and Parks attended the Civil Rights
Symposium in Des Moines. This year's theme was Move Passion to Progress that offered
four tracks addressing progress on issues related to economic, judicial, social and political
growth.
The Chair announced that Dubuque received a grant through the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque who is partnering with other sponsors to launch a local college access
network.
Director's Report
Kelly reported that the lowa League of Civil and Human Rights Agencies voted in favor of
filing the brief they discussed at last month's meeting. They will wait to see what happens.
Old Business
New Business
Complete Worksheets for City Council Goal Setting
Commissioners listed the following accomplishments/impacts for 2018-2019:
Success: Influenced the creation of an equity coordinator position with the DCSD, as well
as obtaining positions on their equity advisory group.
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Impact: Ongoing dialogue amongst various groups concerned about advancing equity
Success: Successful goal setting.
Impact: Clear goals and making progress on them monthly
Success: Made clear to GDDC and Main Street that we expect accountability regarding
resident displacement.
Impact: Ongoing dialogue and active engagement in related community forums by
Individual commissioners.
Success: Coordinated meeting after a hate incident at a local rental property with a
diverse representation and positive dialogue at the meeting.
Impact: Idea for hosting a race conference and several attendees from the original meeting
are assisting with planning the conference.
The Commission plans to address the following projects in 2018-2019:
1. Race conference is being planned and will be held in October.
2. Meeting with various school/parent groups regarding education equity.
3. Hosting two forums on source of income protections with Legal Aid, Friends of Fair
Housing, and the Dubuque Renter's Association.
Commissioner Hammel moved to approve and submit the items identified on the worksheet
to the City Council. Commissioner Borovic seconded. All in favor.
Discuss and Vote on Removal of Commissioner Melchert based on Attendance
The Chair announced that Commissioner Melchert submitted her resignation today. He
reiterated the importance of notifying staff when unable to attend meetings, and to submit
any material that they have been working on for commission discussion.
Standinq Items: Goals
Goal #1: Education
Commissioner Allen attended a meeting where discussion was held on the structure of the
Dubuque Community School Board. A suggestion was made about establishing wards. He
will continue to provide updates.
Goal #2: Housing
Staff will invite Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development Director, and Teresa
Bassler, Assisted Housing Supervisor, when new data from the rental licenses is available.
Commissioners were interested in knowing the number of landlords who are willing and
unwilling to accept vouchers, maps of where voucher recipients are living, and a list of
landlords who consistently accept voucher, and whether they accept in all of their units.
Ed Raber will be invited to the May meeting to provide an update on the progress of the
True North initiative.
Goal #3: Employment
Commissioner Borovic reported that she has reached out to Kristin Dietzel for information
on local training and skill building opportunities. Kristin is willing to come to the July 8'n
meeting to provide information. She will also reach out to the NICC staff that works with the
Career Pathways program, and have that individual attend the July meeting as well.
Housing staff Hollie Ohnesorge and Dawn DeMaio will attend the June 10 meeting to
provide information on the Gaining Opportunity Program.
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Related to the childcare accessibility piece, Commissioner Breitfelder reported that
Councilmembers Parks and Rios have agreed to attend the May 13'h commission meeting.
Adiournment:
Commissioner Parks motioned and Commissioner Schiesl seconded to adjourn. All in favor. The
meeting ended at 5:51 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, May 13, 2019, at the
Jule Operations & Training Center, 949 Kerper Blvd.
Minutes approved as submitted:
Minutes approved as corrected:
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