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MINUTES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
August 12, 2009
TIME:
5:30 p.m.
PLACE:
Housing Conference Room, Suite 312 Historic Federal Building
TH
350 W. 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Vice Chairperson Michalski called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present:
Paula Maloy, SVM Theresa Caldwell Janice Craddieth
Ann Michalski Tom Wainwright David Shaw
Commissioners Absent:
Mike Gukeisen Hilary Stubben
Staff Present:
Aggie Tauke Kris Neyen Joleen Patterson
Public Present:
Wayne Sherman Chris Olson
Certification of Minutes – July 8, 2009
Commissioner Maloy moved to approve the minutes of July 8, 2009, as submitted.
Commissioner Wainwright seconded. Roll call. All others present in favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Michalski stated that she wanted the record to show that she did not have a
problem with the Multi Cultural Center Director being funded with CIP funds – her concern was
that she would like to a more permanent funding source used.
Correspondence / Public Input
Chris Olson, representing Four Mounds Foundation/HEART Program, requested that the
information being obtained for the Consolidated Plan be shared regarding data collected on
affordable housing. She stated that they recently applied for a grant, which was not funded but
needed more information on affordable housing. Aggie Tauke requested that Olson email the
needed information.
Old Business
None.
New Business
FY2009 Annual Plan – Amendment 6
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CDBG-Recovery (CDBG-R)
Review amendment and set Public Hearing September 9, 2009
Aggie stated that the amendment recently approved by the City Council to use $49,240 of the
CDBG Recovery funds (CDBG-R) for the Multicultural Director was denied by HUD. HUD has
requested the funds be directed to a public improvement project. Therefore, this amendment
proposes eliminating funding for the Multicultural Center Director and funding the Homeowner
Rehabilitation activity ($49,240). HUD also does not allow CDBG-R funds to be used in
conjunction with an existing CDBG project, therefore, this amendment also proposes reducing
CDBG funds in Homeowner Rehabilitation by $49,240 ($430,607) and increasing the
Multicultural Center activity by $49,240 (399,240). Aggie stated that Michelle Mihalakis had
originally requested funds for a youth building, but has withdrawn that request due to CDBG
requirements. Commissioner’s Caldwell, Maloy and Shaw all voiced concern with providing
more funding to the Multicultural Center, rather than funding additional projects. The
Commission requested that a representative from the Multicultural Center be present at the
public hearing to respond to concerns. Commissioner Maloy moved to set the public hearing for
an amendment to the FY2009 Annual Action Plan for September 9, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. Commissioner Caldwell seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion
passed.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Review CDBG Annual FY2009 Performance Report and set Public Hearing for
September 9, 2009
Aggie stated that the CAPER report is generated from HUD’s IDIS software. Commissioner
Maloy commented on the having the report on back to back pages, really saved a lot of paper.
Commissioner Michalski questioned numerous projects and number of people served, as well as
the population served on recreation activities. Aggie stated that some activities serve low-mod
areas (LMA), therefore no data is required on individuals assisted. Commissioner Shaw moved
to set the public hearing for approval of the CAPER for September 9, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. Commissioner Caldwell seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion
passed.
Consolidated Planning Process
Aggie proposed scheduling the non-profit meeting to review community needs for Wednesday,
September 30, 2009, at the Comiskey Center and an additional meeting for the neighborhood
groups in October. The Commission noted the Prescott Community Room is a more accessible
place to meet. Aggie stated that she would call and see about availability. The Commission also
suggested that a presentation be made to the Friends of the Community and also information
submitted to the Golden Globe publication.
Information Sharing
None.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Maloy moved to
adjourn. Commissioner Craddieth seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting was
adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Kris Neyen
Rehabilitation Specialist
Respectfully submitted by:
Aggie Tauke
Community Development Specialist