Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 04.06.25City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
Copyrighted
June 16, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of June 2, 2025; Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission of April 22, 2025; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission - Art on the River
Committee of May 15 and June 12, 2025; Community
Development Advisory Commission of April 16, 2025; Zoning
Advisory Commission of May 7, 2025; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of May 19, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 6 2 25 City Council Minutes
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes
3. 5.15.25 Art on the River Committee Minutes
4. 6.12.25 Art on the River Committee Minutes
5. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
6. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
7. Proof of Publication City Council Proceedings 5 19 25
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MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department.
350 West 6'" Street, Conference Room 250; Dubuque, IA 52001
Chairperson Julie Woodyard called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Dean Boles, Talma Brown (virtual), Dale Campbell, Michelle Hinke
(virtual), Renee Kehoe and Julie Woodyard
Commissioners Absent: Gabriel Mozena (excused absence)
Staff Present: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch and Stacey Weeber
Public Present: Kaniyian Mattison, John McAuliffe, Sara Burley, Angela Heister, Ann Lorenz,
Kaitlin Schmidt, Janet Buls, Grace Ries, and Linda Ressler
Certification of Minutes — March 26, 2025
Commissioner Boles motioned to approve the Minutes for the March 26, 2025, Community
Development Advisory Commission Meeting. Commissioner Kehoe seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Commissioner Campbell arrived at 5:42 p.m. and Vice Chair Hinke arrived at 5:56 p.m. and did not
certify the minutes.
Correspondence/Public Input
There was no public input.
Old Business
There was no discussion on old business.
Reports
a) FY25 Purchase of Service Grantees
John McAuliffe, Project Site Manager, from Four Mounds spoke about their FY25 Purchase of Service
Grant, HEART Partnership and also provided an informational document. He stated Four Mounds
partners with high school students and adults for construction training and tool safety. They do
general contracting work in homes. Kaniyian Mattison, Program Social Worker from Four Mounds
stated they set personal and work goals setting them up for future success.
Sara Burley, Supportive Housing Specialist from Four Oaks spoke about their FY25 Purchase of
Service Grant Expanding Supportive Housing by combating food insecurities and transportation
concerns. She stated Four Oaks has the 15th street apartments that has 36 units and houses 50-60
people. They offer bike coop, meals every Thursday, freezer meal prep with a gifted crockpot. They
have access to the food pantry and refrigerator food as well. They also use funds for bus passes,
cooking classes at the Convivium, rental assistance and transportation.
Grace Ries and Linda Ressler, from Iowa Legal Aid spoke about their FY25 Purchase of Service
Grant, Expungement/Legal Services Clinic. Grace is from AmeriCorps and their non-profit program
aids low income clients in expungement and legal services. Linda stated she is an attornery for Iowa
Legal Aid and they walk them through the process in different types of legal cases. So far this year,
they have had 21 records expunged.
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Janet Buls, Fall Prevention Specialist, from Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, spoke about their
FY25 Purchase of Service Grant, fund to help to maintain independence. She stated, Northeast Iowa
Area Agency coordinates services for individuals to help them maintain the independence they desire.
Services provided include: option counseling, case management, meal programs, caregiver support,
respite services, evidence based health programs, advocacy, and recreation and education
programs.
Ann Lorenz, Community Outreach Director, from Presentation Lantern Center, spoke about their
FY25 Purchase of Service Grant and provided an informational document, Workforce Retention &
Support for Immigrants and Refugees. She stated Presentation Lantern offers hospitality,
educational opportunities, advocacy, and finanical assistance to adult immigrants, especially women,
who are striving to better their lives. Since 2002, they have served over 2,000 immigrants, including
children, from over 85 countries.
Kaitlin Schmidt, Director of Strategic Resources with St. Mark Youth Enrichment, spoke about their
FY25 Purchase of Service Grant and provided an informational document. Funnding helps with
staffing their program. She stated, St. Mark's works with K-5th at the Boy's and Girls club. They
provide kids with meals, academic time, center rotations and social/emotional learning.
Transportation is provided to the program.
Angela Heister, Domestic Violence Advocate, from Waypoint, spoke about their FY25 Purchase of
Service Grant and provided an informational document, Sexual Assault and Abuse Crisis Control
Center. She stated, Waypoint works with assault victims to provide food, shelter, clothing, hospital
visits, counseling and therapy. It is free and confidential.
New Business
a) Set Public Hearing for FY25 Amended Citizen Participation Plan
Corken-Deutsch provided a memo requesting the Community Development Advisory Commission
set a public hearing on May 21, 2025, at 5:30pm for the FY25 Amended Citizen Participation Plan
for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds. Commissioner Kehoe motioned to set
the public hearing for FY25 Amended Citizen Participation Plan for May 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., and
authorize staff to publish public notice of public hearing and public comment period for 30 days from
April 16-May 16. Commissioner Brown seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
b) Approve FY26 Purchase of Service Guidelines and Rubric
Corken-Deutsch requested the Community Development Advisory Commission to approve the
FY26 Purchase of Service Guidelines and Rubric provided in the packet. There was discussion by
the Commission surrounding the lowest funding amount of $2,500.00. The Commission agreed this
amount would remain the same this year. Commissioner Campbell motioned to approve the FY26
Purchase of Services Guidelines and Rubric and recommend staff make any required adjustments
per Iowa law. Seconded by Commissioner Hinke. Motion carried 6-0.
c) CDAC Successes and Initiatives Worksheet (for City Goal Setting)
Corken-Deutsch stated that the City Council Goal setting is starting in June and the Commission
needs to provide guidance on any priorities we want to see funded or to become City Council
priority. The Analysis of Impediments, 5-year Consolidated Plan, and new Commission members to
the Community Development Advisory Commission were all listed as successes. There was
discussion from the Commission regarding future projects including Homeowner Rehab Loan
Program harmonization, duplication of the "Dubuque House", implementing Affordable Housing
opportunities, and collaboration with other Commissions. Motion by Commissioner Brown to
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approve recommendations from the Community Development Advisory Commission discussed
tonight for inclusion in the City Council Goal Setting Session in June. Seconded by Commissioner
Kehoe. Motion carried 6-0.
b. Housing Commission
No reports were available
c. Resilient Community Advisory Commission
No reports were available
d. Equity and Human Rights Commission
The meeting minutes were included in the packet for reference
Information Sharing
a) Public Input Cover Pages
Samples of the public input cover pages were provided to the Commission members.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Woodyard moved
to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kehoe seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting
adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
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Stacey Weeber
Housing Financial Specialist
Respectfully Submitted:
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Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch
Community Development Specialist
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