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Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 3 28 18 Copyrighted April 16, 2018 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1. ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted SUMMARY: Airport Commission of 3/26; Cable TV Commission of 4/4; Community Development Advisory Commission of 3/28; Historic Preservation Commission of 3/15; Human Right Commission of 3/12; Library Board of Trustees Update of 3/29; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of 3/13; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 3/1 ; Zoning Advisory Commission of 4/4; Zoning Board of Adjustments of 3/22; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings 3/19 SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Airport Commission Minutes of 3/26 Supporting Documentation Cable N Commission Minues of 4/4 Supporting Documentation Community DevelopmentAdvisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation 3/28 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 3/15 Supporting Documentation Human Right Commission Minutes of 3/12 Supporting Documentation Library Board of trustees Update of 3/29 Supporting Documentation Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation 3/13 Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation 3/1 Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 4/4 Supporting Documentation Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 3/22 Supporting Documentation Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings 3/19 Supporting Documentation CONIMUt�ITY D V LO M NT �,DVI O Y COMMB�SION lJN�4 P OV M T'IN MI UT � DATE: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 TIME: 5;30 p.m. PLACE: Housing and Community Development Conference Room Chairperson Rev. Lindsay James called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m., following staff assurance of compliance with lowa Open Meefiing Law. Commissioner� Pre�ent: Dean �oles Shane Hoeper Gerald Hammel Tom Wainwright Michelle Hinke Rev. Lindsay James Gommissioner� Absent: Sara Burley Julie Woodyard Theresa Caldwell Staff Present: Alvin Nash Teresa Bassler Erica Haugen Kim Glaser Kris Neyen Sarah Bennett Jerelyn O'Connor Public Present: None Oath of Office Commissioner Tom Wainwright read his Oath of Office. Commissioner Shane Hoeper read his Oath of Office Cer4ification of Minutes Commissioner Boles moved to approve the January 17, 2018 Commission meeting minutes as submitted. Commissioner Hinke seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed. Correspondence / Public Input - Communication from Mary Parkin fio request Commission consider providing technical assistance to low and moderate-income individuals wishing to start a business or eligible business owners wanting to expand an existing business. Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist, explained that there were two ways ' this could be funded with Block Grant dollars. This request could be funded through the Purchase of Service Grant activity, as well as through the Economic Development : activity for technical assistance. The Commission decided fio make.this a future agenda item. Old �usines� Applications for Community Development Block Grant Funding • Crescenfi Community Health Center s Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) • Proposed Annual Action Plan Amendment Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist provided an update on the applications. She explained that Crescent had some items that did not qualify for CDBG funding and had to be removed. Haugen also informed the Commission that the VNA was still planning to do a presentation, similar to the presentation Crescent provided in the January Meeting. Commissioner Boles went on record that he would like to have a better understanding of the CDBG application process and make the process for requesting CDBG funding more transparent. He would like to make sure that the applicants are efficient and effective with their CDBG Dollars. Chairperson James agreed that she would like to see the outcomes of the money being requested. fVew Busine�s Proposed Rental Rehabilitation Program Kris Neyen, Housing Rehabilitation Supervisor, proposed a new Rental Rehabilitation Program to the Commission. The new program provides long-term, 0% interest loans for rental property owners. This program is designed to encourage the rehabilitation of existing residential rental property with 6 units or less and provides housing for low- moderate income tenant households. Neyen explained that the City has had a similar program in the past, but it was proven to be unsuccessful because participants did not like all the requirements of the program. After thorough discussion, the Commission decided to not act on this agenda item. Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development Director decided staff would meet and address these concerns before bringing it back to the Commission. FY17 CAPER: Set Public Flearing Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist explained to the Commission that the FY17 CAPER is not complete and requested the Commission re-schEdule the Public Hearing. Commissioner Boles motioned to re-schedule the FY17 CAPER Public Hearing for April 25, 2018. Commissioner Hinke seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed. City Manager's Message on Grants ' Commissioner Boles had requested that the Commission review the City Manager's message on the competitive grant process that allows a citizen panel to make recommendations on how to allocate these limited resources taking into account City Council's goals & priorities. Commissioner Boles suggested there should be "An open, '. well-advertised, competitive grant process." The Commission decided to keep this topic as a reoccurring agenda item. Haugen explained thafi she can bring additional infiormation regarding the process of selecfiing grants for Capital vs Operating (Public Service) expenses and assist with providing better transparency. Large Neighborhood Grants Jerelyn O'Conner, City of Dubuque Neighborhood Development Specialist, introduced the Large Neighborhood Grant Program. She provided background information about the program, discussed fihe review commifitee, and the process it undergoes to choose , finalists for the grant. O'Conner requested volunteers to meet and review the grants so they are ready to vote at the next scheduled meeting. Commissioner Hinke and Commissioner Hammel volunteered for the review committee. Neighborhood Grants will be reviewed at the April 25, 2018 meeting. Retaort� � Hotasing Comrr�ission Report Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist updated the Commission on activates from the Housing Commission. Haugen explained they set a public hearing fio go over the Annual Plan, and welcomed members recently appointed to the commission. Commissioner Fioeper was selected as the representative from Housing Commission, to serve on the Communifiy Development Advisory Commission Meeting, replacing Rick Baumhover vacant seat. Resiliency Commi�sion �eport Commissioner Boles reported that the Resiliency Commission has been focusing on better internet access for the City of Dubuque. The Commission started looking at the possibility of a municipal infiernet. The Commission did not take action on this item, just reviewed information at this time. Housing and Cammunity �evelopment �eport� Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist, explained information on budget appropriations on the federal level. Haugen shared that the recommended budget for block grant was higher than the previous year. N�ighborhood Development F2eports Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist shared information regarding the Old House Enthusiast Tour, May 19, 2018. This year's tour will be featuring the Washington Neighborhood, and the tour will consist of homes that Community Housing Initiative (CHI) has rehabilitated in partnership with the City of Dubuque Housing Rehabilitafiion Program. information Sharinq Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialisfi, sh�red with the commission that she will continue to be the Community Development Specialist, but will be located at City Hall through the Budget D�partment, instead of the Housing and Community Development Department. Haugen explained that her contact information will remain the same. ,4diournment There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Wainwright moved to adjourn. Commissioner Boles seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. Minutes transcribed by: _���� _-�-r,�-z�L-� `J � arah Bennett Secretary Respectfully submitted by: Erica Haugen ' City of Dubuque CDBG/HCV Supervisor