Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 12 16 20 Copyrighted
January 4, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 12/17, 12/21; Community Development
Advisory Commission of 12/16; Library Board of Trustees of 12/17.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 12/17/20 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 12/21/20 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 12/16/20
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 12/17/20 Supporting Documentation
MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(UNAPPROVED)
DATE: Wednesday, December 16, 2020
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Virtual GoToMeeting due to social distancing guidelines related to the COVID-
19 Pandemic
Chairperson Michelle Hinke 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
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Alexis Steger, Chris Lester, Lisa Barton, Karla Escobar
Public Present: None
Certification of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Dalton to approve the November 18, 2020 Commission meeting
minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Hammer. Motion carried 8-0.
New Business
a. Community Development Block Grant Application Review
No applications were received.
b. Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan
Motion by Commissioner Hammel to open the public hearing. Commissioner Boles seconded.
Motion carried 8-0
Chair Hinke asked if there were any public present on the call; no public were present to
comment. Chair Hinke asked if the Commission had any questions, concerns, or discussions
regarding the FY2022 Annual Action Plan. Commissioner Boles had a question regarding the
Neighborhood WIFI, if iYs still a requirement this year. Chris Lester, CDBG Specialist, stated
that is a requirement to be part of the Annual Action Plan. Commissioner Boles requested a
briefing for the commissioners to get an understanding on who will benefit from the
neighborhood WIFI.
Motion by Commissioner Boles to close the public hearing. Commissioner Dalton seconded.
Motion carried 8-0
Motion by Commissioner Boles motioned to approve FY 20222 Annual Action Plan.
Commissioner Wainwright seconded. Motion 8-0
c. Review Analysis of Impediment Recommendations from other Commissions
Steger, Housing and Community Development Director, would like for each commissioner to
notify her of their top three goals. Steger, explained that her plan is to send a memo to City
Council to let them know what goals each commissioner picked, for City Council to take in
consideration to pick the five goals that they want to prioritize for the budget.
ci. Potentiai Keconsideration of �urchase of Services Grants
Steger, explained the Commission would need a motion to put back on the agenda. One of the
prevailing members would need to motion to reconsider and a second member of the prevailing
vote would need to second that. The majority of the vote to reconsider would take control.
Motion by Commissioner Boles to reconsider the decision to fund all Purchase of Services Grant
applications. Commissioner Craddieth seconded. Motion carried 7-1 with Commissioner
Woodyard abstained due to her not being a part of the discussion at last month's meeting.
After a lengthy discussion, a Motion by Commissioner Hammel to form a three-member sub-
committee to review the grant applications. Commissioner Dalton seconded. Motion carried 8-0
Chair Hinke asked Steger, if the commissioners would need to volunteer to form the sub-
committee. Steger stated, the commission would need to approve the three-person sub-
committee through a motion. Chair Hinke, asked the commission who was willing to volunteer
to form the three-person sub-committee.
Motion by Commissioner Boles to approve Commissioners Hammel, Dalton, and Fox as the
three sub-committee members. Commissioner Craddieth seconded. Motion carried 8-0
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Reports
Housing Commission
No reports were available.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
Commissioner Boles stated a possible partnership with Green America, Ameri Corp, Green
lowa, and some universities are considering putting a grant application to do measurements
around town to quantify heat islands throughout the city. Grant applications are due by the
January S, 2021.
Human Rights Commission
Commissioner Hammel shared that the Human Rights Commission continue to discuss the
Impediments to Fair Housing. Commissioner Hammel also stated that an opening to be part of
the Human Rights Commission will become available within the next 30 days.
Information Sharinq
Commissioner Wainwright inquired when the Commission will meet again to discuss the
Purchase of Service applications. Steger explained the commission will be meeting again prior
to January 20, 2021, and Commissioners will be notified once the date has been determined.
Adiournment
There being no further business, motion by Commissioner Woodyard to adjourn at 6:27 p.m.
Seconded by Commissioner Boles. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by:
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K rla Escobar, '�
Housing Financial Specialist,
Respectfully submitted by:
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Christopher Lester,
Community Development Specialist'