Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 04.22.26 Copyrighted
June 1, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings for May 18; Resilient Community
Advisory Commission of April 9; Human Rights Commission
of April 14; Historic Preservation Commission of March 19;
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of February 18;
Community Development Advisory Commission for April 22;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of April 28
and May 4
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 5-18-26 City Council Proceeding 5-18-26s
2. 26-04-09 RCAC Minutes
3. April 14, 2026 OHRC Minutes
4. Minutes HPC 03-19-26 Approved
5. Minutes LRPAC 02-18-2026 APPROVED
6. CD Approved Minutes 4.22.26
7. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 04.28.26
8. Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings 5-4-26
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
DATE: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department.
350 West 6t" Street, Conference Room 315; Dubuque, IA 52001
Vice Chairperson Gabriel Mozena called the meeting to order at 5:29 p.m. following staff assurance
of compliance with lowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Talma Brown, Dale Campbell, Renee Kehoe, and Gabriel Mozena
Commissioners Absent: Dean Boles (excused absence) and Michelle Hinke (excused absence)
Staff Present: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch and Stacey Weeber
Public Present: Karla Escobar, Program Coordinator and Nicole Lytle, Program Coordinator from
City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development
Certification of Minutes — March 18, 2026
Commissioner Kehoe motioned to approve the Minutes for the March 18, 2026, Community
Development Advisory Commission Meeting. Commissioner Brown seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Certification of Minutes — March 24, 2026
Commissioner Mozena motioned to approve the Minutes for the March 24, 2026, Community
Development Advisory Commission Meeting. Commissioner Brown seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Correspondence/Public Input
There was no public input.
Reports
a) Community Development Staff
Karla Escobar, Program Coordinator from the City of Dubuque Housing and Community
Development Department shared the following report from the Lead and Healthy Homes Program
on an upcoming project. Escobar stated there is $300,000 in CDBG match funding to support the
Lead and Healthy Homes Program. Lead funding is being used for the lead hazard control portion
of the work, while CDBG funding is helping cover the eligible rehabilitation costs.
Nicole Lytle, Program Coordinator from the City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development
Department shared information from the Healthy Homes Program. Lytle shared $200,000 is CDBG
match funding to complete full roof replacement.
Old Business
a. Application Process
Corken-Deutsch shared a memo update on the CDBG Revolving Application Fund process,
explaining direct solicitation, key differences between CDBG and Purchase of Service applications,
and operational guidelines. Commissioner Mozena asked how direct solicitation works and what
happens if the committee does not recommend an applicant. Corken-Deutsch explained that
committee recommendations go to the City Council for final approval. Commissioner Mozena also
asked how this relates to the City's financials and whether the committee can see quarterly the
revolving application funds. Corken-Deutsch expressed willingness to meet with community
partners, and there was interest from Commission in receiving quarterly information about revolving
application funds and timeline to expend.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
Motion by Commissioner Mozena to have quarterly reports regarding revolving application funds
and timeline to expend it. Commissioner Kehoe seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
a) Public Hearing for FY2026 Annual Action Plan Amendment 2
Corken-Deutsch provided a memo regarding Amendment#2 to the FY26 CDBG Annual Action Plan
reallocates increased program income to strengthen administration, support zoning and housing
enforcement, add rental rehabilitation as an eligible activity, and continue funding for Crescent
Community Health Center's mobile dental and imaging project.
Motion by Commissioner Kehoe to open the public hearing for FY2026 Annual Action Plan
Amendment 2. Seconded by Commissioner Brown. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Commissioner Brown to close the public hearing for FY2026 Annual Action Plan
Amendment 2. Seconded by Commissioner Kehoe. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Commissioner Kehoe to approve the FY2026 Annual Action Plan Amendment 2.
Seconded by Commissioner Mozena. Motion carried 4-0.
b) Set Public Hearing for FY26 Amended Citizen Participation Plan
Corken-Deutsch provided a memo requesting that the Community Development Advisory
Commission set a public hearing on June 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for the FY26 Amended Citizen
Participation Plan.
Motion by Commissioner Brown to set the public hearing for FY26 Amended Citizen Participation
Plan for June 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., and authorize staff to publish public notice of public hearing
and public comment period for 30 days from April 29t" —June 1S'. Seconded by Commissioner
Kehoe. Motion carried 4-0.
Reports
a. Housing Commission
The meeting minutes were included in the packet for reference.
b. Resilient Community Advisory Commission
No meeting minutes were available.
c. Equity and Human Rights Commission
The meeting minutes were included in the packet for reference.
Information Sharinq
a)Review FY27 Purchase of Services Timeline
Corken-Deutsch shared a memo with the FY27 Purchase of Service timeline. Commissioner
Mozena asked about Neighborhood associations. Corken-Deutsch stated they can use a 501(c)(3)
umbrella to access Purchase of Services funding.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Kehoe moved to
adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Brown seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting
adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
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Minutes taken by:
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Stacey Weeber
Community Development Loan Coordinator
Respectfully Submitted:
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Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch
Community Development Specialist
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