Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 01.21.26 Copyrighted
April 6, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of March 16 and 23, 2026; Airport
Commission of Janauary 27 and February 23, 2026; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of January 27 and
February 24, 2026; Building Code Advisory and Appeals
Board of October 30, 2025; Cable TV Commission of
February 17, 2026; Community Development Advisory
Commission of January 21, 2026; Historic Preservation
Commission of February 19, 2026; Human Rights
Commission of February 10, 2026; Library Board of Trustees
Update of February 26, 2026; Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission of February 10, 2026; Zoning Advisory
Commission of March 4, 2026; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of March 2 and 16, 2026; Proof of
Publication for Expenditure Reports presented at the March 2
and 16, 2026 City Council meetings.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 3 16 26 City Council Minutes
2. 3 23 26 City Council Minutes - 6 pm Meeting
3. 3 23 26 City Council Minutes -630 pm Meeting
4. Airport Commission Minutes of January 27 2026
5. Airport Commission Minutes of February 23 2026
6. Arts Commission Minutes 1.27.26
7. Arts Commission Minutes 2.24.26
8. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes
9. Cable TV Commission Meeting Minutes
10. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
11. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
12. Human Rights Commission Minutes
13. Parks and Recreating Advisory Commission Minutes
14. Library Board of Trustees Council Update
15. Proof- City Council Proceedings of March 2, 2026
16. Proof- Expenditure Reports from March 2 meeting
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17. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
18. Proof- City Council Proceedings of March 16, 2026
19. Proof- Expenditure Reports from March 16, 2026 meeting
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MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
DATE: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department.
350 West 6t" Street, Conference Room 250; Dubuque, IA 52001
Chairperson Julie Woodyard called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m., following staff assurance of
compliance with the lowa Open Meetings Law.
Commissioners Present: Dean Boles (virtual), Talma Brown (virtual), Michelle Hinke (virtual), Renee
Kehoe (virtual), Gabriel Mozena (virtual), Julie Woodyard (virtual).
Commissioners Absent: Dale Campbell (excused absence).
Staff Present: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Karla Escobar, and Wally Wernimont
Public Present: None
Certification of Minutes— November 19, 2025
Commissioner Brown motioned to approve the Minutes for the November 19, 2025, Community
Development Advisory Commission Meeting. Commissioner Mozena seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Correspondence/Public Input
There was no public input.
Old Business
None
New Business
a. Public Hearing for FY27 Pre-Allocation Annual Action Plan
Motion by Commissioner Hinke to open the public hearing for FY27 Pre-Allocation Annual
Action Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Brown. Motion carried 6-0.
Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Specialist, provided an overview of
the FY27 Pre-Allocation Annual Action Plan, noting the plan is estimated based on prior
year allocations. Staff shared that the public comment period ran from December 17, 2025
through January 16, 2026, and no public comments were received. The memo and public
hearing notice were included in the agenda packet. No members of the public were present
to provide comment.
Motion by Commissioner Brown to close the public hearing for FY27nPre-Allocation Annual
Action Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Hinke. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Commissioner Kehoe to approve the FY27 Pre-Allocation Annual Action Plan.
Seconded by Commissioner Mozena. Motion carried 6-0
Reports
a. Housing Commission
Meeting minutes were unavailable.
b. Resilient Community Advisory Commission
The meeting minutes were included in the packet for reference.
c. Human Rights Commission
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MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
The meeting minutes were included in the packet for reference.
Information Sharinq
a. SHPO Programmatic Agreement for Use of HUD Funding
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director, provided an overview of the proposed State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Programmatic Agreement related to HUD-funded
activities. The agreement is intended to streamline the environmental review process under
Section 106 by reducing administrative burden and eliminating duplicative review steps.
Wernimont noted that SHPO and HUD have agreed to the proposed approach, which allows
staff to review and approve qualifying projects more efficiently, helping expedite the use of
HUD funds. The agreement will move forward to City Council during the February 2, 2026
City Council meeting.
b. CDAC Member's Term Expiration Date
Corken-Deutsch reminded the Commission of upcoming term expirations and discussed the
reappointment process. Commissioners were encouraged to review their term dates and
follow up with staff as needed. Chair Woodyard shared that this is her final tenure with the
commission.
c. Community Support and Empowerment Grant Program
Corken-Deutsch reminded the Commission that applications for the Community Support and
Empowerment Grant Program are due January 31, 2026.
d. Dubuque Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan — Draft Executive Summary
Corken-Deutsch shared highlights from the Draft Executive Summary of the Dubuque Parks
and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners Mozena inquired about end-of-year
reporting and how administrative funds are utilized. Corken-Deutsch explained that
administrative costs are capped at 20 percent and that program income levels vary annually,
which can impact available funding. Corken-Deutsch noted that the CAPER provides the
most complete breakdown on how funds were utilized.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Mozena moved to
adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kehoe seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting
adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
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Karla Escobar,
Grants Program Manager
Respectfully Submitted:
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Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch
Community Development Specialist
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