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:
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arah Bennett
Secretary
Respectfully submitted by:
Erica Haugen '
City of Dubuque CDBG/HCV Supervisor