Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 4 21 21Copyrighted
May 17, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 5/3; Community Development Advisory
Commission of 4/21; Housing Commission of 4/27; Library Board of
Trustees of 3/20, 3/22, 3/24, and 3/25; Zoning Advisory Commission of
5/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/22; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 4/19.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 5/3/21 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 4/21 /21
Housing Commission Minutes of 4/27/21 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/20/21 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/22/21
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/24/21
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/25/21
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 5/5/21
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 4/22/21
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
4/19/21
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(UNAPPROVED)
DATE: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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 5:33 p.m., following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Dean Boles, Janice Craddieth, Hilary Dalton, Kelly Fox, Michelle
Hinke, Julie Woodyard
Commissioners Absent: Tom Wainwright
Staff Present: Chris Lester, Kris Neyen, and Karla Escobar
Public Present: Michelle Mihalakis
Oath(s) Of Office:
Michelle Hinke, Chair, administered the Oath of Office to Julie Woodyard.
Certification of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to approve the March 17, 2021 Commission meeting minutes as
submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Craddieth. Motion carried 6-0
New Business
a. Community Development Block Grant Application Review
Michelle Mihalakis, Executive Director for Liberty Recovery Center, explained to the commission
that the Operation Empower project, located at 2216 White Street, is currently in the process of
building twenty-four apartments for single men and women struggling with substance use and
other disorders. Adjacent to the new apartment building is a vacant bank in which Operation
Empower's intent is to transform the property into Liberty Recovery & Training Center. The Center
will offer group meetings, education classes, therapy and wellness sessions, social functions, and
supportive services daily. Residents of Liberty Place Apartments, Manasseh Apartments, and
Salvia Apartments will be able to access these services. Mihalakis stated they are seeking funding
in the amount of $104,500.00 to rehabilitate the vacant bank. Funding will be used for a new roof,
heating and cooling system, and concrete work.
Motion by Commissioner Dalton to approve Liberty Recovery Center application as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Craddieth. Motion carried 6-0.
b. Annual Goal -setting
Chris Lester, Community Development Specialist, explained to the commission that they would
need to come up with goals for the next fiscal year to be sent to City Council.
After much discussion, the commission came up with the following goals; Equity in housing,
energy updates, property improvements, policing community with mental health counselors,
mental health, literacy, education, internet affordability, and affordable child care.
Motion by Commissioner Woodyard to approve and submit the Community Development Advisory
Commission goal recommendations as presented at tonight's meeting for inclusion in the City
Council Goal Session in June. Seconded by Commissioner Dalton. Motion carried 6-0.
Reports
Rehabilitations Program
Kris Neyen, Rehabilitation Programs Supervisor, reported that 2407 Queen Street and 2247
Central are currently being rehabbed by the HEART (kid) program. She also stated that 2527
Washington will be completed by the HEART (adult) Program.
Neyen also reported that 2243 Central and1672 White Street have been sold and stated that 305
E. 22°1 Street and 307 E. 22"d Street were sold to Affordable Housing Network Inc (AHNI). Bids
were received for 514 Angella with anticipated completion date of June 2021 and construction for
2414 Windsor is expected to be completed by November 2021.
Neyen reported HOME Workshop classes had 15 participants in February and 15 in April. Window
Egress Program has received 20 applications; 9 have been approved. Energy Savers Program
has received 8 applications to date.
Commissioner Craddieth requested information on how many minorities have participated in the
HOME Workshop classes.
Housing Commission
Commissioner Dalton stated no reports were available
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
Commissioner Boles reported the board met with Mike Van Milligen, City Manager, and reviewed
the Resilient Community Advisory Commission ordinance and the purpose of the commission.
Human Rights Commission
No reports were available
Information Sharing
Commissioner Boles shared that Dubuque Trees Forever will be planting trees on May 15, 22,
and 29 around the Washington Park area.
Adjournment
There being no further business, motion by Commissioner Craddieth to adjourn at 6:36 p.m.
Seconded by Commissioner Woodyard. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by:
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Karla Escobar,
Housing Financial Specialist
Respectfully submitted by:
Christopher Lester,
Community Development Specialist'