Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 05.20.26City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
Copyrighted
July 6, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of June 15; Community
Development Advisory Commission of May 20; Historic
Preservation Commission of May 27; Human Rights
Commission of April 14; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of May 7; Zoning Advisory Commission of May
6; Zoning Board of Adjustment for May 28.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 6-15-26 City Council Minutes
2. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes
3. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
4. Human Rights Commission Minutes
5. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
6. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
7. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
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MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department.
350 West 6th Street, Conference Room 250; Dubuque, IA 52001
Chairperson Michelle Hinke called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Michelle Hinke (virtual), Talma Brown (virtual), and Renee Kehoe.
Commissioners Absent: Gabriel Mozena (excused absence).
Staff Present: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch and Stacey Weeber.
Public Present: Kaitlin Schmidt, Director of Strategic Resources at St. Mark Youth Enrichment.
Certification of Minutes — April 22, 2026
Commissioner Brown motioned to approve the Minutes for the April 22, 2026, Community Development
Advisory Commission Meeting. Commissioner Kehoe seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Correspondence/Public Input
There was no public input.
Commissioner Dale Campbell joined (virtually) at 5:50 p.m.
Old Business
a. NONE
New Business
a. Purchase of Services Grant Applicants Recommended for Funding
Corken-Deutsch shared a memo of Purchase of Services Grant Applicants Recommended for Funding.
Commissioner Brown asked why only 5 reviewers, Corken-Deutsch stated 3 Commissions reviewed but
did not score the applications. Commissioner Brown said spread the funding out and Commissioner
Kehoe agreed. Commissioner Campbell joined the call at 5:50 p.m. The Commission approved $20,000
each of the top scored applications: Opening Doors - Extended Stay, Opening Doors - Transitional
Housing Program, Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa, Opening Doors - Emergency Shelter, and
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, totaling $100,000.00. Motion by Commissioner
Brown to approve a funding recommendation for Purchase of Service Grantees and funding amounts
totaling $100,000. Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. Motion carried 4-0.
b. Scheduling CDAC Upcoming Meetings; Review FY27 Meeting Schedule
Corken-Deutsch provided a memo scheduling FY27 CDAC for upcoming meetings. Motion by
Commissioner Brown to approve FY27 Meeting Schedule as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Kehoe. Motion carried 4-0.
c. CDAC Successes and Initiatives Worksheet (for City Goal Setting)
Corken-Deutsch shared a CDAC Successes and Initiative Worksheet for City Goal Setting.
Commissioner Hinke reported she would like to see the commission going on a tour of homes that
received assistance to observe how funds were being used and see project outcomes firsthand. The
commission discussed the continuing challenges faced with home rehabilitation projects, especially
regarding managing costs and timelines. Commissioner Campbell noted that the top 5 purchase of
services grantees are working actively to create opportunities and achieve positive results.
Commissioner Brown discussed limitations and noted improvements over the past four years; some
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(APPROVED)
organizations have received funding for two consecutive years. Commissioner Brown raised concerns
concerning Crescent seeking additional funding beyond what was allocated. Corken-Deutsch highlighted
successes, including the Crescent Mobile van, timeliness, compliance with federal regulations, and
prompt community funding. The Commission discussed goals like replicating the Dubuque House
model, expanding the CDAC Board through onboarding and recruitment, visiting grantees to review fund
utilization and enhance interdepartmental collaboration. Motion by Commissioner Brown to approve
recommendations from the Community Development Advisory Commission discussed tonight for
inclusion in the City Council Goal Setting Session in June. Seconded by Commission Kehoe. Motion
carried 4-0.
Reports
a. Housing Commission
No meeting minutes were available.
b. Resilient Community Advisory Commission
The meeting minutes were included in the packet for reference
c. Equity and Human Rights Commission
No meeting minutes were available.
Information Sharing
a) FY27 Annual Action Plan Letter
Corken-Deutsch shared a letter regarding the FY27 Annual Action Plan. Corken-Deutsch is collaborating
with HUD representative Michael on the FY27 Annual Action Plan, which is scheduled for submission in
June.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Brown moved to
adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Campbell seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting
adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Stacey Weeber
Community Development Loan Coordinator
Respectfully Submitted:
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Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch
Community Development Specialist
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