Minutes_Community Developoment Advisory Commission 6 17 20 Copyrig hted
J uly 6, 2020
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission and Work Groups of
4/28, 5/28, 6/9; City Council Proceedings of 6/15, 6/22, 6/29;
Community Development Advisory Commission of 6/17; Housing
Commission of 5/26; Historic Preservation Commission of 6/18; Library
Board of Trustees Council Update No. 198 of 5/28 and No. 199 of 6/25.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
and Work Group of 4/28/20
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
and Working Group of 5/28/20
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of Supporting Documentation
6/9/20
City Council Proceedings of 6/15/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 6/22/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 6/29/20 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 6/17/20
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 6/18/20 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Mlnutes of 5/26/20 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update No. 198 of Supporting Documentation
5/28/20
Library Board of Trustees Council Update No. 199 of Supporting Documentation
6/25/20
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
6/1/20
MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(UNAPPROVED)
DATE: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual GoToMeeting due to social distancing guidelines related to the COVID-
19 Pandemic
Chair Gerald Hammel called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., following staff assurance of
compliance with lowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Dean Boles, Janice Craddieth, Hilary Dalton, Kelly Fox, Gerald
Hammel, Michelle Hinke, Tom Wainwright, Julie Woodyard
Staff Present: Alexis Steger, Christopher Lester, Lisa Barton
Certification of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Dalton to approve the June 2, 2020 Commission meeting minutes as
submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Wainwright. Motion carried 8-0.
New Business
a) Unity Point Retired and Senior Volunteer Program requesting use of FY2020 awarded
Purchase of Services funds to purchase care packages for volunteers returning during
COVID-19 crisis.
Chair Hammel inquired if the Commission could receive more information on the Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program's request. Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development
Director, reported that Marie Zoromski was present to speak about their program. Zoromski,
Director of Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, gave the Commission a little background of
the program. She stated they were awarded $4,880 of Purchase of Services grant with $2,161
remaining. Plans were to use the remaining funds for training and marketing; however, due to
COVID-19, they would like to reallocate these funds to help purchase care packages for
returning volunteers. Zoromski reported there are 275 active volunteers with an average age
of 77, so they would like to purchase face masks and hand sanitizer prior to their return.
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to approve Retired and Senior Volunteer Program request
to reallocate $2,161 of remaining FY2020 awarded purchase of services funds to purchase
face masks and hand sanitizer to support their volunteers return to service. Seconded by
Commissioner Wainwright. Motion carried 8-0.
b) Set a Public Hearing to amend FY2021 Annual Action Plan for Wednesday, July 15,
2020
Alexis Steger, Housing and Community Development Director, explained that the FY2021
Annual Action Plan amendment is necessary due to results from a HUD financial audit.
Changes need to be made to the plan regarding an excess of administrative staff salaries.
Commission will be asked to approve an amendment reducing administrative expenses and
then reallocating the funds to other programs.
After further discussion, motion by Commissioner Woodyard to set a Public Hearing to amend
FY2021 Annual Action Plan for Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Seconded by Commissioner
Hinke. Motion carried 8-0.
Reports
Rehabilitation Programs
Steger reported 396 W. Locust street has been sold and still being processed and stated
they received an offer on 2033 Washington Street, which will be final the end of July.
Housing Commission
Steger reported the Housing Commission is working on reviewing and updating the
Administrative Plan. The Commission will be asked to approve the plan at their next meeting.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
Commissioner Boles stated the focus of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission
meeting was the goals and priorities for the upcoming year. Two of their top priorities are the
Climate Action Plan and Neighborhood Associations. Boles said they are going to invite
Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist, to their next meeting.
Human Rights Commission
No reports were available
Information Sharinq
Commissioner Boles questioned what the City Council and City Manager's plans were
regarding shortfalls due to COVID-19. Steger reported their focus right now is on budget cuts
due to anticipated 14M loss of revenue in FY2021. Commissioner Dalton inquired if the City
has redlining maps similar to Des Moines. Steger reported the City does have historic redlining
maps and stated she will share the maps with the Commission following the meeting.
Adiournment
There being no further business, motion by Commissioner Wainwright to adjourn at 6:00 p.m.
Seconded by Commissioner Dalton. All in favor, motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by:
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Lisa Barton
Housing Financial Specialist
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Christopher Lester
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