Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 1 16 19 Copyrighted
March 18, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 2/26;
Cable TV Commission of 3/6; City Council proceedings of
3/4, 3/7, 3/11 ; Civil Service Commission of 3/7; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 1/16; Housing
Commission of 3/8; Historic Preservation Commission of
2/21; Human Rights Commission of 3/8; Library Board of
Trustees Minutes of 1/24 and Council Update#180 of
2/28; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 2/25;
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 3/7; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 3/18; Zoning Board of Adjustment
of 2/28; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings
of 2/18, 2/21 .
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 2/26/19
Cable N Commission Minutes of 3/6/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/4/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 3/7/19 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 3/7/19 Supporting Documentation
Community De�lopmentAdvisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 1/16/19
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 2/21/19 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 3/8/19 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 2/18/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 1/24/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update#180 of Supporting Documentation
2/18/19
Long-Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
2/25/19
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
3/7/19
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 3/18/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 2/28/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/18/19
Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/21/19
inutes
COIV�MIJIVITY DEVELOPIlIIEN1" �4DVISORY C�NIM6SSION ':
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DATE: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Conference Room, Third Floor of
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street, Suite 312
Vice Chair, Sara Burley, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., following staff assurance
of compliance with lowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Dean Boles, Sara Burley, Jerry Hammel (by phone}, Michelle
Hinke, Tom Wainwright, Julie Woodyard (arrived 5:33 p.m.)
Commissioners Absent: Janice Craddieth
Staff Present: Erica Haugen, Alexis Steger, Kris Neyen, Lisa Barton, Laura Carstens, and Guy
Hemenway ����;
Public Pre�ent: TJ Mauer, Craig Beytien, Kristina Beytien, Michelle Mihalakis, Chastity :
McCue, and Steve Ulstad
Certification of Minutes
Motion by Boles to approve the November 28, 2018 Commission meeting minutes as
submitted. Seconded by Hinke. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Woodyard arrived at 5:33 p.m.
Correspondence/Public Input
TJ Mauer, Program Administrator at Real Recovery, shared information about Real
Recovery, a men's sober living environment, he has been operating since August 2017.
Currently 26 men reside at Real Recovery. Due to funding loss, Mr. Mauer expressed
interest in Community Development Block grant funds to continue operations and would
like to share more information at the next meeting.
Commissioner Hammel left the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
New Business
Gor�nmunity Development Block Grant Application Review
a) Rental Rehabilitation Program: Consideration for Funding
Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development Director, stated the Commission
set-aside $75,000 for a pending application for the Rental Rehabilitation Program at the
November CDAC meeting. The application to be considered is for the renovation of three
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apartments located above Upcycle Dubuque at 1838 Central Avenue; $25,000 per unit.
Steger is recommending funding for this project but stated there is a complication with the
application as the owners are proposing to live in one of the units and would be required
to income qualify for the length of the loan (up to 10 years).
After thorough discussion, Motion by Woodyard to approve CDBG funding of $75,000 to
complete the rehabilitation of three apartments, $25,000 for each apartment, located at
1838 Central Avenue. Seconded by Hinke. Motion carried 5-0
b) Gonsideration for funding project: Michelle Mihalakis
Steger reported Liberty Recovery Community is applying for funding for Liberty Recovery
and Training Center and Liberty Place Apartments at 2216 White Street. The Liberty
Recovery Community has purchased the vacant Liberty Bank building and are requesting
$250,000 of CDBG funding to rehabilitate the structure. :
Steger stated Liberty Recovery Community received a grant of$2.7 million from the lowa
Finance Authority covering most of the costs for the construction of Liberty Place
Apartments; however, there is a funding gap so they are also requesting $150,000 to fill
the gap. Steger reported the City of Dubuque is supportive of this project; although, '
additional information is required to consider assistance with funding. �
Steger reported the City of Dubuque has allocated CDBG funds to the Salvia House of
$66,250 for the addition of an elevator which has gone unused for the past three years.
If the additional required information is provided and the project meets all the
requirements of CDBG, the City would support and recommend moving the allocation to ,
the Liberty Recovery Community project.
Michelle Mihalakis, Founder/Executive Director of Manasseh �louse/Operation Empower,
Chastity McCue, V.P. Mana�seh House/Operation Empower and Mr. Ulstad, architect of
the project, were in attendance in support of the project. Mihalakis would like to provide
additional information and outcomes at the next meeting.
Motion by Boles to receive and file the project. Seconded by Hinke. Motion carried 5-0
Fiscal year 2019 Annual Action Plan Amendnnent 2 Public Hearing
Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist, reported that the Fiscal year 2019
Annual Action Plan Amendment 2 is a substantial amendment that reduces the amount
of resources available in the plan year from $2,802,917 to $2,674,605, which reallocates
funding between existing programming and removes funding for two Neighborhood
Development projects. Steger reported due to time constraints with SHIPO on Rental
Rehab Projects, the reallocation of funds to Purchase/Rehab/Resale would help meet the
spending timeless test in the spring. The commission is requested to set a public hearing
for FY2019 Amendment 2 on February 20, 2019.
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After thorough discussion, Motion by Boles to set a public hearing for the Fiscal Year
2019 Annual Action Plan Amendment 2 at the next CDAC commission meeting scheduled
for Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Seconded by Woodyard. Motion carried 5-0
Fiscal year 2020 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
Haugen reviewed some highlights of the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual
Action Plan. She reported the budget provides $1,478,963 in resources and recommends
allocating $1,462,701 for Administrative, Housing and Community Development, and
Neighborhood Development activities which would leave a cushion ofi $16,000. Having
a cushion is essential in the event less program income is received than budgeted. The
City is finalizing the budget, so these allocations could change.
Motion by Woodyard to set a public hearing for the Fiscal year 2020 Annual Action Plan
at the next CDAC meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Seconded by
Hinke. Motion carried 5-0
Reports
Analysis of 2012-2017 ACS Poverty Sample Data
Guy Hemenway, Assistant Planner with the City of Dubuque, prepared and presented an
analysis of the 2012-2017 American Community Survey(ACS) five-year Poverty Sample
Data. Laura Carstens, City Planner, was also present to answer questions.
Source of Income Annual Report
Steger prepared and presented an annual report on Source of Income and shared a
couple highlights of the report: 1) the City Council is going to be presented the option to
adopt an ordinance modifying the information collected on rental licenses to include
information about the property owner accepting housing choice vouchers. 2) the City ;
started collecting data regarding the reasons why a voucher holder doesn't lease-up.
Housing Commission
The Housing Commission minutes were provided from November's meeting.
Ftesilient Cornmunity Advisory Corr�mis�ion
Boles shared information regarding Star and coordination with Planning Services.
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission minutes were provided from November's meeting.
Information Sharinq
Impact of Governrr�ent Shutclown
Haugen reported some CDBG projects may be delayed due to the need for approval for
environmental review and the recommended amendment for the PY2017 CAPER and
narrative thafi was added is awaiting HUD review prior to submission to City CounciL ,
Steger reported Housing Assistance Payments would run out in February and the City
was currently covering grant funded positions.
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Housing and Cornmunity Development Depa�trnent �udget Hearing and City '
Council Hearing for CD�G Annual Action Plan
The Housing and Community Development Department Budget Hearing and City Council
Hearing for CDBG Annual Action Plan is scheduled for February 13, 2019, ;
Adjournrnent
There being no further business, Boles motioned to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. Seconded by
Hinke. Motion carried 5-0
Minutes transcribed by:
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Lisa Barton
Housing Financial Specialist
Respectfully submitted by:
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Community Development Specialist
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