Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 3 21 17 Copyrighted
May 1, 2017
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 4/17, 4/24; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 3/21 ; Historic
Preservation Commission of 4/20; Transit Advisory Board
of 4/13; Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings
of 4/3, 4/10
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 4/17/17 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 4/24/17 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 3/21/17
Historic Preservation Commmission Minutes of 4/20/17 Supporting Documentation
Transit Advisory Board Minutes of 4/13/17 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/3/17
Proof of Publicaton for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/10/17
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTADVISORY CO
MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, March 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 5:30 p.m., following staff
assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Rick Baumhover Sara Burley Julie Woodyard (5:38)
Rob Blok II Michelle Hinke
Dean Boles Tom Wainwright
Commissioners Absent: Rev. Lindsay James Theresa Caldwell
Staff Present: Alvin Nash Jerelyn O'Conner
Erica Haugen Sarah Bennett
Public Present: Dawn Cogan Jennifer Manders
Joseph Noel
Certification of Minutes
Commissioner Baumhover moved to approve the February 21, 2017 Commission
meeting minutes as submitted. Commissioner Boles seconded. Roll call. All present in
favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence / Public Input
None
Old Business
None
New Business
Large Neighborhood Grant Applications
Jerelyn O'Conner, City of Dubuque Neighborhood Development Specialist, introduced
the Large Neighborhood Grant Program. She provided background information about
the program, discussed the review committee, and the process it undergoes to choose
finalists for the grant. O'Connor introduced to the Commission John Noll, President of
the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Noll introduced the association's proposal
which would provide additional funding for the 2017 St. Mark's Youth Enrichment
Summer Heroes Academy. Noll then explained partnering with St. Mark's would have a
positive impact on the Downtown Neighborhood since they predominantly serve
children living within their neighborhood. Noll introduced Dawn Cogan from St. Mark's.
Cogan explained that the funds will be used to serve 150 area students in a 7-week
program. This program will provide fun and engaging activities related to literacy,
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math & Music), Character building,
and Health & Wellness.
O'Conner then introduced Jenifer Manders, President of the Valley View Neighborhood
Association. Manders explained they were requesting funds for a neighborhood clean-
up project. The funds would go towards dumpster rental, lawn care items, and supplies
for the luncheon that is held after the cleanup is completed.
Commissioner Woodyard moved to approve the grant applications, and to keep the
applications open. Commissioner Blok seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion
passed.
CAPER- Reschedule Public Hearing: Tuesday April 18th, 2017
Commissioner Baumhover moved to table the Public Hearing to Tuesday April 18,
2017. Commissioner Boles seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed
Microeconomic Lending Program
Haugen provided the Commission a draft of the Microeconomic Lending Program. This
program is designed to stimulate economic growth and create jobs that will improve the
living conditions of residents in the community. The program provides affordable, non-
conventional financing to eligible businesses and development projects that are not able
to receive funding elsewhere. The Microeconomic Lending Program will be
administered by the City's Economic Development Program, and funded by CDBG.
Haugen asked the Commission to review and comment on the provided recommended
loan procedures.
Commissioner Wainwright moved to approve the Microeconomic Lending Program
guidelines. Commissioner Woodyard seconded. Roll call. Commission Boles-No, all
others present in favor. Motion passed.
FY 2018 Annual Action Plan Amendment 2
Haugen provided the commission the details of the FY2018 Annual Action Plan
Amendment 2. Amendment 2 is a non-substantial amendment and requires approval
by resolution of the City Council after a recommendation by the Commission.
Amendment 2 reallocates funds between existing activities to allow for the timely use of
CDBG funds. The first method is through a Lump Sum draw of$305,363. These funds
will be used for existing Homeowner Rehabilitation activities and must be expended
within 2 years. The funds will then be deposited into an interest baring account until
they are expended on eligible activities. The second method will reallocate $79,259
from the Multi-Cultural Family Center to Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements,
and Zoning Inspection/Enforcement. This allows programs that have exhausted their
existing funding to continue to operate in low/mod areas.
Commissioner Woodyard moved to recommend Amendment 2 to City Council for the
April 3, 2017 Meeting. Commissioner Boles seconded. Roll call. All present in favor.
Motion passed.
Reports
Housing Commission Report
Commissioner Baumhover provided copies of the Housing Commission Agenda from
February. The Commission had a discussion on the PHA plan. The Commission voted
to remove the term "Section 8" from the plan, and instead replace with Housing Choice
Voucher. 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.
Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development Director requested that the
Community Development Advisory Commission be provided information regarding Ann
Michalski's life accomplishments, and hold a future vote on naming the conference
room after her.
Housing & Community Development Reports
Kris Neyen, Rehabilitation Programs Supervisor was absent, but her monthly report was
provided in the agenda packet. Haugen then discussed the planning process, and how
she wanted to address the issues of internet access and the correlation of student
performance. Haugen said this is still very early in the planning process, but will be
something addressed in the next Consolidated Plan. Haugen requested that the
commission review and comment on the use of CDBG funds to further this goal.
Haugen the proposed another future use of funds for the Commission to consider.
Haugen would like to use CDBG funds to help address the lack of childcare issue the
city faces. CDBG funds could be used for Housing Rehabilitation for childcare providers
that would like to do work on their home to support an in-home childcare business. This
is still very early in the planning process and was just the start of a discussion, and
looking for feedback from the Commission.
Neighborhood Development Reports
Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist provided information
regarding the various Neighborhood Association's Contact information and meeting
times, in case Commission members are interested in attending. O'Conner then
provided a flyer inviting Commission members to the Senior Center Grand Opening,
March 27, 10-1 St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Information Sharing
None
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Baumhover moved to adjourn. Commissioner Woodyard seconded. Motion passed by
voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Min,Ytes to/ken by,..
S rah Bennett
Recording Secretary
Respectfully submitted by:
Erica-Haugen
City of Dubuque CDBG/HCV Supervisor