Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 05.15.24Copyrighted
July 15, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of April 23, 2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs
Commission of May 28, 2024; City Council Proceedings of July 1, 2024;
Community Development Advisory Commission of May 15, 2024; Equity
and Human Rights Commission of May 14, 2024; Park and Recreation
Commission of May 14, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission of June 5,
2024; Zoning Advisory Commission Draft Minutes of July 2, 2024;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of April 25 and May 23, 2024; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of June 3, June 17, June 18,
2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Airport Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 7/1/24 Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes 6/5/24
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes 7/2/24
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 4/25/24
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 5/23/24
Proof City Council Proceedings 6/3/24
Proof City Council Proceedings 6/17/24
Proof City Council Proceedings 6/18/24
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
DATE: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual GoToMeeting and Housing and Community Development Department.
350 West 6' Street, Conference Room 250; Dubuque, IA 52001
Chairperson Kelly Fox called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Kelly Fox, Dean Boles, Michelle Hinke, Jerry Hammel, Dominique Jeter
and Renee Kehoe.
Commissioner.' Sasha Williams joined the meeting virtually at 5:34 p.m.
Commissioner: Renee Kehoe left the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Commissioners Absent: Gabriel Mozena and Julie Woodyard.
Staff Present: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch and Stacey Weeber
Public Present: Steve Fehsal (Park Division Manager) - City of Dubuque Leisure Services
Oaths of Office — Renee Kehoe
Chairperson Fox administered the Oath of Office to Renee Kehoe at 5:33 p.m. and both signed.
Certification of Minutes — April 17, 2024
Chairperson Fox motioned to approve the Minutes for the April 17, 2024, Community Development
Advisory Commission Meeting. Commissioner Hinke seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Correspondence/Public Input
There was no public input.
Reports
a. Park Staff Updates
Steve Fehsal (Park Division Manager) — City of Dubuque Leisure Services stated he appreciates
CDBG funding for the parks in the CDBG area. Feshal stated they have 80 improvement projects of
maintenence in the City of Dubuque. Feshal also said they use the $100k funding from CDBG to
replace playground equipment, rubber underneath the playround and mulch. Commissioner Boles
asked about a scoring rubric on parks and Fehsal answered not necessarily but they have some
system to know what each parks needs are. Fehsal also answered that all playgrounds are ADA
certified for disabilites.
Old Business
There was no discussion on old business
New Business
a) Purchase of Services Grant Applicants Recommended for Funding
Corken-Deutsch stated all CDAC members were able to review Purchase of Service applications,
as well as two city staff who also reviewed and scored Purchase of Service applications. In total,
there were seven submitted reviewers for each application. The Purchase of Service subgroup met
on Thursday, May 9 to make the final recommendations for funding based off the review process.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
The following Purchase of Service applications are recommending for funding based off subgroup's
recommendation:
• Four Mounds Foundation- $21,220
o HEART Partnership
• Four Oaks Family and Children's Services- $12,500
o Expanding Essential Services at Fifteenth Street Apartments
• Iowa Legal Aid- $5,000
o Employment Barriers Legal Clinic
• Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging- $4,280
o Healthy Steps for Older Adults Program
• Presentation Lantern Center- $20,000
o Workforce Retention & Support for Refugees & Immigrants
• St. Mark Youth Enrichment- $25,000
o After School Programming
• Waypoint- $12,000
o Waypoint Domestic Violence Program
There was an open discussion with the Commission members and emphasis on revisiting the rubric
and helping newer organizations. Commissioner Boles motioned to approve recommendations for
funding for Purchase of Services applications. Seconded by Commissioner Fox. Motion carried 7-
0.
b. FY25 Annual Action Plan Actual Allocation
Corken-Deutsch stated the final FY25 Annual Action Plan provides for use of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the actual entitlement allocation of $1,035,721 and
revenues of $108,142 in program income, for a total of $1,143,863. Based on the contingency
provision on the Pre -Allocation Annual Action Plan, the slight increase of $4,269 in formula
entitlement allocation will go toward Emri Apartments, increasing their allocation from $77,527 to
$81,796. FY 2025 Annual Action Plan has several reoccurring programs such as a Microenterprise
Assistance Program, First Time Homebuyer, Homeowner Rehab, Lead and Healthy Homes
Program, Neighborhood Recreation Program, Zoning Enforcement and Low -Mod Income Parks.
These activities will meet the 5-year Consolidated Plan Goals as well as the Goals and Priorities of
the City Council. Additionally, FY25 Annual Action Plan includes two new activities approved by
Community Development Advisory Commission. They are Area Residential Care's Penn
Community Living Home Remodel and acquisition of land for Emri Apartments. Per our Citizen
Participation Plan, this final FY25 Annual Action Plan is considered a "non -substantial" amendment.
Therefore, non -substantial amendments shall be adopted by Resolution of the City Council after the
review and recommendation of the Community Development Commission. Commissioner Hinke
motioned to approve FY25 Annual Action Plan to reflect actual CDBG allocation of funds.
Seconded by Commissioner Kehoe. Motion carried 7-0.
c. CDAC Successes and Initiatives Worksheet (for City Goal Setting)
Corken-Deutsch asked the committee to refer back to the angenda packet on priorities they want to
see funded or become a City Council priority. Corken-Deutsch asked the committee to provide
successess. Jeter stated there have been an increase in applications for grants. Fox stated
programs have become more visible -more community awareness and involvement. Chairperson
Fox motioned to approve recommendations from the Community Development Advisory
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
Commission discussed tonight for inclusion in the City Council goal Setting Session in June.
Seconded by Commissioner Hinke. Motion carried 6-0.
d. Scheduling CDAC Upcoming Meetings; Review FY25 Meeting Schedule
Corken-Deutsch stated the FY25 Community Development Advisory Commission (CDAC) is
scheduled to be held on the third Wednesdays of the month at 5:30pm. This memorandum lays out
a plan for FY25 CDAC meetings.
The updated CDAC meeting schedule includes the following:
Special meeting on the 1st Wednesday in September to hold a public hearing for the CAPER
and get the documents to City Council before the CAPER is due on October 1.
Public hearings for Draft and Final Analysis of Impediments, Draft and Final 5-year
Consolidated Plan, and Draft and Final FY26 Annual Action Plan. The Final Consolidated
Plan and FY26 Annual Action Plan includes a special meeting on the 4th Wednesday in
March due to needing a 30-day public comment period.
Staff reports from Community Development Program staff and FY25 Purchase of Service
recipients.
• Special meeting on the 4th Wednesday in June due to Mary Bridget's family vacation.
Chairperson Fox motioned to approve FY25 Meeting Schedule as presented. Seconded by
Commissioner Boles. Motion carried 6-0.
e. Price Grant Match- Mobile Home Renovation and Reconstruction — 200,000/year for 6 years
Corken-Deutsch stated the City is looking to purchase Terrace Heights and Table Mound mobile
home parks. CDBG is looking to match funds for the renovation and reconstruction. The City is
looking at transportation and care providers for tenants in the mobile home parks. Chairperson Fox
motioned to approve $200,000/year for 6 years if awarded the Price Grant. Seconded by
Commissioner Hammel. Motion carried 6-0.
a. Housing Commission
No reports were available
b. Resilient Community Advisory Commission
No reports were available
c. Equity and Human Rights Commission
No reports were available
Information Sharing
a) Basically CDBG- Chapter 4 and 5 discussions
Corken-Deutsch moved to next meeting Chapter discussion.
b) Basically CDBG- Chapter 6
i. https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/basically-cdbq-online/public-facilities-and-improvements/
c) June CDAC Meeting — June 26tn
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Kelly Fox moved
to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Dominque Jeter seconded. Motion passed by voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
Minutes taken by:
Stacey Weeber
Housing Financial Specialist
Respectfully Submitted:
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Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch
Community Development Specialist