Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 2 21 17 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
350 W. 6t" Street, Suite 312, Dubuque IA 52001
Chairperson Michelle Hinke called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m., following staff
assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Rob Blok II Theresa Caldwell
Dean Boles Michelle Hinke
Sara Burley Tom Wainwright
Commissioners Absent: Rick Baumhover Rev. Lindsay James Julie Woodyard
Staff Present: Erica Haugen Sarah Bennett
Public Present: None
Oath of Office
Rob Blok II — Rob Blok II read Oath of Office
Certification of Minutes
Commissioner Boles moved to approve the January 24, 2017 Commission meeting
minutes as submitted. Commissioner Wainwright seconded. Roll call. All present in
favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence / Public Input
None
Old Business
None
New Business
FY 2018 Annual Action Plan Presentation
Erica Haugen, City of Dubuque CDBG/HCV Supervisor, presented the FY 2018 Annual
Action Plan Presentation. This presentation was also presented to the Dubuque City
Council on February 16, 2017 as part of the City's Annual Budget Hearings.
FY 2018 Annual Action Plan Amendment 2 — Set Public Hearing
Haugen asked the Commission to review and set a date for a public hearing regarding
the 2018 Annual Action Plan Amendment 2. Haugen explained one of the items in this
amendment would set aside funds to improve street lighting. A map was provided
showing the results of a survey the City of Dubuque Engineering Dept. had found
regarding areas with the highest need for street lighting. Haugen stated the amendment
would need to be reviewed 30 days before the actual public hearing. Haugen stated
she would be able to provide that information in March.
Commissioner Caldwell moved to set the public hearing for April 18, 2017.
Commissioner Blok seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Neighborhood Grant Review Committee Volunteers
Haugen announced that the Large Neighborhood Grant program was ready to start
reviewing applications. This Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for neighborhood
improvement projects in low/moderate income neighborhoods. Haugen asked for 1-2
Volunteers to review the Large Neighborhood Grants and make recommendations to
the Commission, which will then make final recommendations to the Neighborhood
Development Specialist at the March CDAC Meeting.
Commissioner Boles, and Commissioner Wainwright volunteered for the Neighborhood
Grant Review Committee.
Purchase of Service Grant Review Committee Volunteers
Haugen announced the Purchase of Service Grants will become available for
competition in April and due in early June, 2017. The Community Development
Advisory Commission reviews, ranks, and makes funding recommendations to City
Council. Haugen is requesting 1-4 volunteers to for the Purchase of Service Grant
Review Committee.
Commissioner Blok, Commissioner Burley, and Chairperson Hinke volunteered for the
Purchase of Service Grant Review Committee.
CAPER- Reschedule Public Hearing: Tuesday March 14th, 2017
Commissioner Caldwell moved to reschedule the Public Hearing to Tuesday March 21,
2017. Commissioner Boles seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Re orts
Housing Commission Report
Erica Haugen discussed the Housing Commission Report. The Commission had a
discussion on voucher bedroom sizes for families with children. The Commission had
also been discussing a memorial for the late Ann Michalski, and were working towards
the approval of naming the Housing and Community Development Department
conference room after her.
Housing & Community Development Reports
Kris Neyen, Rehabilitation Programs Supervisor was absent, but the commission was
provided a written report.
Neighborhood Development Reports
Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist was absent, there was
nothing to report.
Information Sharing
None
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Blok moved to adjourn. Commissioner Caldwell seconded. Motion passed by voice
vote. Meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Min es taken by:
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City of Dubuque CDBG/HCV Supervisor