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MINUTES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
April 21, 2010
TIME:
5:30 p.m.
PLACE:
Housing Conference Room, Suite 312
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350 W. 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Chairperson Stubben called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. following staff assurance
of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present:
Hilary Stubben Paula Maloy, SVM Dave Shaw
Ann Michalski Tom Wainwright Theresa Caldwell
Peter Koshakji
Commissioners Absent:
Char Eddy Janice Craddieth
Staff Present:
Aggie Tauke Kris Neyen David Harris
Jerelyn O’Connor Joleen Patterson
Certification of Minutes–March 3, 2010
Commissioner Michalski moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Commissioner
Maloy seconded. Roll call. Koshakji-abstain; Caldwell-abstain. All present in favor.
Motion passed. Again, Commissioner Michalski reiterated that if absent,
Commissioners are still allowed to vote on a motion, they just cannot make the motion
or second.
Correspondence / Public Input
None.
Old Business
None.
New Business
New Member Peter Koshakji
Chairperson Stubben introduced new Commissioner Peter Koshakji, who provided a
brief background and stated his desire to be involved in the community. The
Commission and staff introduced themselves.
Oath of Office
Chairperson Stubben and Commissioner Caldwell signed Caldwell’s Oath of Office and
submitted to staff for filing.
Amendment to FY11 Annual Action Plan: Amend Plan based on updated CDBG
allocation by HUD
Aggie Tauke stated that the City recently was notified by HUD that the FY11 CDBG
allocation was $107,824 more than previously approved in the FY11 Annual Plan.
Therefore, the proposed amendment to the Plan would fund the Multicultural Family
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Center 2 floor expansion in the amount of $86,259 and increase Planning
Administration in the amount of $21,565. Aggie stated the expansion is dependent on
additional funding from a Lowe’s grant, which has yet to be awarded. Commissioner’s
Michalski and Caldwell stated that continued CDBG funding of the Multicultural Center
should be limited due to the $475,780 CDBG funding currently provided to the Center.
Commissioner Wainwright moved to set a public hearing for the proposed amendment
for June 16, 2010 at 5:30 in the Housing Department Conference Room. Commissioner
Maloy seconded. Roll call. Koshakji-abstain. All others present in favor. Motion
passed.
Neighborhood Grant for Valley View Neighborhood
Jerelyn O’Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist, gave a brief overview of the
Large Neighborhood Grants Program. She stated that only the Valley View
Neighorhood grant application was received, which would provide for the annual
neighborhood cleanup in the amount of $1,050. She noted great neighborhood
participation and a social interaction of residents. Jerelyn stated that the Grant
Committee is recommending approval of the application and requesting that the
application period remain open for other neighborhood associations grant applications.
Commissioner Michalski moved to approve the Valley View Cleanup Day in the amount
of $1,050 and to leave the application period open as requested. Commissioner
Caldwell seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Tenant Paint Program
Aggie noted that Commissioner Shaw had requested staff investigate whether CDBG
funds could be used for tenants to paint their apartments (with landlord’s approval).
Joleen Patterson, Rehabilitation Supervisor, stated that with the new RRP (Renovating,
Remodeling and Painting) rule regarding lead based paint it would be too difficult to
control. She also stated that under the CDBG guidelines, we would have to work with
the landlord, not the tenant to even consider this. Aggie stated that other cities have
had a similar program, but have discontinued them due to the lead paint issues.
Information Sharing
David Harris stated that Commissioner Michalski spoke to the City Council meeting
regarding the adoption of the Consolidated Plan and was very persuasive in
encouraging the Council to read the Plan and involve the entire City in implementation.
Commissioner Michalski noted that Councilmember Connors stated that the Plan was
superb.
Comissioner Michalski questioned why the Washington Neighborhood Association is no
longer in existence. Jerelyn stated the Neighborhood Association Board voted to
dissolve. There is currently an effort to get another citizen based neighborhood group
established.
Commissioner Michalski requested the Commission take a moment of silence to honor
former Mayor Tom Tully who passed away recently.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Maloy
moved to adjourn. Commissioner Caldwell seconded. Motion passed by voice vote.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Kris Neyen
Rehabilitation Specialist
Respectfully submitted by:
Aggie Tauke
Community Development Specialist