Minutes Comm Devel 11 08 01MINUTES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
November 8, 2001
7 p.m.
St. Mark Community Center
1201 Locust Street/Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Chairperson Pregler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present:
Sr. Paula Maloy Michael Kelley
Harry Neustadt Dan Shireman
Thomas Wainwright
Jim Giesen
Walter Pregler
Commissioners Absent: Chuck Isenhart
Staff Present:
David Harris
Joleen Patterson
Kris Neyen Aggie Kramer
Jerelyn O'Connor Gil Spence
Public Present:
Dick Sullivan
John Hennings
John Gronen
Beverly Berna Linda Boothby
Wayne Klosterman Bob Fisch
Andrea Shickles-Shireman
Review and Certification of Minutes of tl October 2001 Meeting
Commissioner Maloy stated that the bottom line was omitted on the second page of the
minutes. Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the 11 ~ctober 2001 Commission
meeting minutes with the bottom line added which states: Pregler-aye, Neustadt-aye,
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Gi,.sen-aye, Keh~-nay. Mo.ion passed. Commissioner Giesen seconded. Roll call.
All others present in favor. Motion passed.
Public Input
Dick Sullivan spoke to the Commission regarding an organization called the Star Club.
He stated that they will be looking for a new facility to hold their me~ings on the North
End. They previously used Comiskey Park. Their organization is for children needing
extra guidance. He asked that if anyone knew of such a place to let him know.
Old Business
CDBG Correspondence
Chairperson Pregler referred to a letter submitted to the HUD Office from Commissioner
Shireman regarding his personal concerns. The HUD office referred the letter to staff.
Commissioner Shireman stated that the reply by Aggie was exactly the answers he
needed. Chairperson Pregler stated that in the future Commissioners should bring any
concerns to the Commission before going to HUD.
New Business
Public Hearing
FY02 Annual Plan Amendment
Proposed funding of Y.E.S. Program
Commissioner Kelley moved to open the public headng. Commissioner Shireman
seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. John Gmnen of Four Mounds presented the
Y.E.S. Program (Youth Empowerment Services) the request for $27,000 is for
continuation of their activities at Four Mounds working with at-dsk youth. Commissioner
Maloy moved to close the public headng. Commissioner Giesen seconded. Motion
passed by voice vote. Commissioner Shireman moved to approve the amendment to
fund the Y.E.S. Program in the amount of $27,000. Commissioner Kelley seconded.
Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
FY02 Annual Amendment (non-substantial)
Fencing at Jefferson Park
Commissioner Giesen moved to open the public hearing. Commissioner Maloy
seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Gil Spence addressed the Commission with
photos of the wrought iron fencing proposed for Jefferson Park replacing the existing
chain link fencing. The Commission again felt that this project should be funded from
other sources, not CDBG. Citizens including John Henning, Bob Fisch, Wayne
Klosterman and staff Jerelyn O'Connor spoke in support of the fencing.
Transfer of $24,000 from Rental Unit Rehab to Homeowner Rehab
Joleen Patterson requested a transfer from Rental Rehab to the Homeowner Rehab
activity due to the number of sewer lateral breaks and water line failures and requests
for financial assistance.
Commissioner Giesen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Maloy
seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Motion passed.
Commissioner Kelley moved to deny the amendment for fencing at Jefferson Park.
Commissioner Neustadt seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the transfer of funds from Rental Rehab to
Homeowner Rehab in the amount of $24,000. Commissioner Wainwright seconded.
Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharing
Report on North End Neighborhood Large Grant - Beverly Bema
Beverly reported to the Commission on the Americorps Program and the CDBG-
Assisted Summer Playground Program at Comiskey and Audubon. Emily, a senior at
Loras College and Maria, a junior at Clarke College, spoke about the different projects
they did with the kids. They distributed portfolios for the Commission to view and
thanked the Commission for the grant.
Teen Center Request
David reported that Sr. Inez has withdrawn the request from St. Mark Center for funds
this year for the proposed teen center. He stated that she will be requesting funds next
year.
Commission Vacancies
The Commission suggested that Dick Sullivan apply for the Commission, to represent
Census Tract 3.
Historic District Public Improvements
The Commission reviewed the letter from Laura Carstens. David stated that there will
be a meeting November 14, 2001 to discuss how funds should be allocated for the new
Historic District Public Improvement Program and suggested that a Commissioner
attend.
Aggie reminded Commissioners that there will be a CDAC meeting next week,
November 15, 2001, for public input regarding the FY03 budget.
Linda Boothby addressed the Commission to advise them that she will be seeking funds
in the near future for a youth center.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, .C. ommissioner .
Neustadt moved to adjourn. Commissioner Kelley seconded. Motion passed by vmce
vote. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Rehab Specialist
~,~ Respectfully submitted by:
Davi~arris, Director
Housing and Community Development Department
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