Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 4 21 20City of Dubuque
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Copyrighted
May 18, 2020
Consent Items # 1.
Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 5/4; Community Development
Advisory Commission of 4/21; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 4/15; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 5/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/22;
Proof of Publication for City Council proceedings of 4/16,
4/20, 4/22, 4/23, and 4/29.
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City Council Proceedings of 5/4/20
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 4/21/20
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
4/15/20
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 5/6/20
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 4/22/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/16/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/20/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/22/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/23/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/29/20
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Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(UNAPPROVED)
DATE: Wednesday, April 21, 2020
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual GoToMeeting due to social distancing guidelines related to the COVID-
19 Pandemic
Vice Chair, Michelle Hinke, called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m., following staff assurance
of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Dean Boles, Kelly Fox, Hilary Dalton, Michelle Hinke, Tom
Wainwright, Julie Woodyard
Commissioners Absent: Janice Craddieth, Gerald Hammel
Staff Present: Alexis Steger, Chris Lester, Lisa Barton
Public Present: Tom Barton
Certification of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to approve the April 15, 2020 Commission meeting
minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Fox. Motion carried 6-0.
Correspondence/Public Input
None
New Business
a) Public Hearing for FY2020 Amendment #2 to include Community Development Block
Grant COVID-19 Relief funding of $647,301.
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to open the public hearing for FY2020 Amendment #2 to
include Community Development Block Grant COVID relief funding of $647,301. Seconded by
Commissioner Boles. Motion carried 6-0.
Vice -chair Hinke inquired if there were any public comments; no public were present to
comment.
Motion by Commissioner Wainwright to close the public hearing for FY2020 Amendment #2.
Seconded by Commissioner Boles. Motion carried 6-0.
Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development Director, explained that Amendment #2
is increasing the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan budget to include CDBG COVID relief
allocation provided by the CARES Act. The allocation is for $647,301 and is to be used for the
planning, response and recovery from COVID-19. Steger summarized the following staff
recommendations:
• $129,460 for administration of the funds/activities
• $180,000 for Temporary Shelter for Homeless/Doubled Up families who need to be
isolated
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• $100,000 for broadband access for low/moderate income areas; including wifi to
neighborhoods to support online learning for children.
• $20,000 for tenant based assistance such as rent and utilities for no more than three
months per family assisted
• $104,146 for Recreation Programs that would not otherwise be available due to non -
sustainable funding from fees
• $72,000 for non-profit community support through applications to the Commission
• $41,695 for a drive-thru diagnostic testing facility as funding of last resort
Commissioner Boles is interested in receiving more information regarding internet access for
children in low/moderate income areas. Commissioner Fox showed interest as well. Steger
reported she will provide more information on the internet when it becomes available.
After discussion by the Commission regarding the potential recreation programs that could be
assisted and how the broadband access would be provided and where, there was a motion by
Commissioner Woodyard to approve the Amendment #2 to the FY2020 Annual Action Plan as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Fox. Motion carried 6-0.
b) Public Hearing for Amended FY2021-2025 Consolidated Plan.
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to open the public hearing for the Amendment FY2021-
2025 Consolidated Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Wainwright. Motion carried 6-0.
Vice Chair Hinke inquired if there were any public comments; no public were present to
comment.
Motion by Commissioner Dalton to close the public hearing for Amended FY2021-2025
Consolidated Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Woodyard. Motion carried 6-0.
No Input received from the Commission. A public hearing is set for Thursday, April 23rd and
Council approval on Monday, May 4tn
Adjournment
There being no further business, motion by Commissioner Woodyard to adjourn at 6:07 p.m.
Seconded by Commissioner Boles. All in favor, motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by:
Lisa Barton
Housing Financial Specialist
Respectfully submitted by:
Christopher Lester
Community Development Specialist
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