Minutes Housing Comm 1 28 03MINUTES OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
28 January 2003
4p.m.
Housing and Community Development Department Office
Chairperson Kapler called the meeting to order at 4 p.m, following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present:
Harry Neustadt
Tom Swift, II
Danita Grant
Char Eddy
Jim Holz
Bill Helling
Dorothy Culbertson
Dave Kapler
Commissioners Absent: John Plein
Staff Present:
David Harris
Joleen Patterson
Officer Gorrell
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Kelly Larson
Officer Simpson
Tusdee B!us
Officer Harper
Officer Olson
Public Present:
Doris Hingtgen
Bob Felderman
Review and certification of Minutes of 26 November 2002 Commission Meeting
Commissioner Holz moved to approve the 26 November 2002 Commission meeting
minutes as submitted. Commissioner Helling seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor.
Motion passed.
Correspondence / Public Input
None.
David Harris introduced Tusdee Blus to the Commission. Tusdee is the new Secretary
for the Section 8 activity and will staff the Housing Commission.
Commissioner Swift entered at 4:05 p.m.
Old Business
Lending Policy
According to Bob Felderman, some appraisers did not feel that the policy would apply
to them. Also, some Realtors are resistant to it, although they already are required by
the Iowa Real Estate Board and Realtor Code of Ethics to abide by many of the
stipulations covered by this policy. Bob recommended that the City do a blanket
coverage with focus on the real estate brokers and appraisers. Commissioner
Culbertson suggested that the buyer and seller should also sign. Joleen Patterson,
Chairperson Kapler and Kelly Larson will revise the policy.
Vacancies/Orientation
David stated that we are short one member. Chairperson Kapler stated that Leo Hickie
is a possible candidate. He will follow up with Mr. Hickey and report back to the
Commission.
America's Promise
David distributed copies of a Powerpoint presentation, designed by Michele Covey, to
be used locally to introduce the America's Promise concept. The intent is to start an
initiative to establish Dubuque as a "Community of Promise."
Trust Fund Committee Report
The Committee met 28 January 2003 with Mary Shoen Clark from Memy Housing
Midwest. They toured the Casket Facility located at 18th and Washington as a possible
site for a potential housing project. Mercy is looking at a model to determine local
support for development of additional affordable housing. More information will be
brought to the Commission at the next meeting.
New Business
River Town Rent Survey
David distributed the seventh annual River Town Rents Survey. it was agreed that we
should request an opportunity to present this to the Board of Realtors.
Tamelia Harris Request for Appeal Hearing
Tamelia had been on and offthe Section 8 program over the past several years. Her
children were involved in a fire, in which she was convicted of child endangerment, a
felony. She would now like the Commission to hear her appeal of the denial to again
receive assistance. She currently has custody of her children. Also, she is currently
under court ordered supervision, and is on probation. The police a high volume of
traffic in and out of her residence on St. Joseph St.
Commissioner Holz moved to deny Tamelia Harris' request for hearing. Commissioner
Culbertson seconded. Grant-abstain (due to her feeling that she needed more
information to base her decision on). Roll Call. All others present in favor. Motion
passed.
Commissioner Eddy suggested that more information be provided to the Commission,
in cases where a participant has failed to meet the initial filing deadline. She also
suggested we determine if letters of recommendation would be appropriate and other
information applicable to the appeal request.
FY'04 Budget Recommendation
A request was submitted to the City Manager for building expansion of the Housing and
Community Development Department. Design Center Associates is working on a 30' x
40' addition at an estimated cost of $500,000, including restoration of the building
facade. It has been recommended for FY'05, in the five-year Capital Improvements
Program Budget. The City Council budget hearing will be held 26 February 2003, with
dinner to be served at 5:30 p.m. for Commissioners wishing to attend.
Commissioner Neustadt reviewed the CD Commission recommendations on budget
cuts, and noted that the City Manager did not accept all the Commission's
recommendations. Regarding Historic Preservation Loans, it was suggested that an
analysis be done comparing 1) cost of meeting the Department of Interior requirements,
2) cost of Historic Commission changes and 3) cost to rehabilitate using substitute
materials.
Information Sharing
Joleen reported no progress on working with the owner of the damaged home on Grove
Terrace. The owner has made no decision on a loan application at this time.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Holz
moved to adjourn. Commissioner Eddy seconded. Motion passed by a voice vote.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Tusdee Blus
Housing Department Secretary
Respectfully submitted
D~vid Harris'
Department Director
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