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MINUTES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
August 11,2004
6:30 p.m.
Carnegie Stout Library
360 W. 11 th Street / Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Chairperson Maloy called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Paula Maloy, SVM Jim Giesen Harry Neustadt
Mike Gukeisen David Shaw Chuck Isenhart
Commissioners Absent: Walt Pregler Tom Wainwright Dave Oliver
Staff Present: David Harris Aggie Tauke Kris Neyen
Jerelyn O'Connor Cpl. Scott Simpson Off. Chris Gorrell
Off. Steve Olson Pat Prevenas
Public Present: Nan Colin David Stuart Mike Coty
John Burgart Ken Johnson Lynn Devaney
Chris McCarron Karen McCarthy Beverly Bema
Sr. Inez Turnmeyer
Certification of Minutes. Julv 14. 2004 .
Commissioner Giesen moved to approve the July 14, 2004 meeting minutes with the
amendment that Commissioner Shaw was not present. Commissioner Neustadt seconded.
Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Public Input
None.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Visiting Nurses Association - Request to amend FY04 cp2 Grant
Nan Colin. Director of the VNA, requested to amend their FY04 cp2 grant for the Elderly Home-
based Dental Program. The amendment requested would allow the funds remaining from the
travel, printing and contractors categories be moved to salaries and fringe benefits; therefore,
expending the entire FY04 grant allocation. Commissioner Giesen moved to approve the
request to amend VNA's FY04 cp2 grant. Commissioner Neustadt seconded. Roll call. All
present in favor. Motion passed.
Proposed Neighborhood Resource Center at Prescott School
John Burgart, Superintendent of the Dubuque Community Schools, with Ken Johnson. Straka-
Johnson Architects, described that there is approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of available space
designated for a Neighborhood Resource Center at the new Prescott School. They asked the
public and the Commission for input on the uses that the Center could provide. Representatives
from various associations spoke in favor of the Center. Mike Coty, representing the Bluff Street
Neighborhood Association, suggested an e-calendar, so that the space could be scheduled and
anyone could access a website to check availability. He also mentioned availability of a
kitchen/serving area. David Stuart, representing the Downtown Neighborhood Council. stated
that the Center would be an excellent place for their regular monthly meetings. Sr. Inez,
representing St. Mark Community Center, suggested the Center be used as a place for teens to
go after-school and on evenings. Pat Prevenas, representing Leisure Services, described the
current services provided by the City at Prescott and emphasized the need for more weekend
availability. Their programs include both recreational and instruction (art classes, etc) and could
be expanded with additional facilities made available. Also discussed was the possibility of a
technology center, as had been previously established at Audubon. Nan Colin, representing the
VNA, mentioned an on-site outreach office for health screening or counseling.
Commissioner Isenhart arrived at 6:50 p.m.
Commissioner Giesen moved to endorse the partnership concept between the City and the
Dubuque Community School District as it references the Consolidated Plan that has been part
of the CDAC strategy for the past five years. Commissioner Neustadt seconded. Roll call. All
present in favor. Motion passed.
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Set Public Hearing for September 8, 2004
Aggie Tauke requested the Commission set a public hearing for the CAPER Report.
Commissioner Isenhart moved to set the public hearing for the CAPER's Report for September
8, 2004. Commissioner Maloy seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Consolidated Plan
Aggie reported that the Planning Committee for the Consolidated Plan met August 3, 2004, and
stated that they are planning focus group meetings, in conjunction with Nancy Van Milligen, of
the Community Foundation. A short power point presentation will be given to the groups as a
brief overview of how Community Development Block Grants funds have been used in the past.
These will be public meetings and the Commission will receive notice of these meeting when
plans are finalized.
Information Sharina
Aggie reported that Audubon School has invited the Commission to a celebration on Friday,
August 13, 2004, at 11 a.m., for the Summer Reading Program.
Adiournment
There being no further business, Commissioner Giesen moved to adjourn. Commissioner
Maloy seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at ì:30 p.m.
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