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MINUTES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
July 20, 2011
TIME:
5:30 p.m.
PLACE:
Housing & Community Development Department
Historic Federal Building
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350 W. 6Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Vice Chairperson Michalski called the meeting to order at approximately 5:30 p.m.,
following staff assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present:
Theresa Caldwell Peter Koshakji Paula Maloy, SVM
Ann Michalski David Shaw Tom Wainwright
Commissioners Absent:
Hillary Stubben Ricardo Woods
Staff Present:
Aggie Tauke Kris Neyen Lisa Barton
Public Present:
Casey Leist
Certification of Minutes – 15 June 2011
Commissioner Maloy motioned to approve the June 15, 2011 minutes. Commissioner
Shaw seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence / Public Input
None
Old Business
Aggie noted the HUD Fair Housing Audit has been completed and we anticipate receiving
results within 60 days.
New Business
Public Hearing: FY2012 Annual Plan – Amendment 1
Commissioner Caldwell moved to open the Public Hearing. Commissioner
Wainwright seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the amendment to the FY 2012 Annual Action Plan. Aggie
stated the proposed amendment reflects a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
allocation decrease of $217,086 to $1,126,998 and reallocation of funds to reflect the
revised funding. Casey Leist, Referral and Activities Coordinator with Hills and Dales,
was present with concerns regarding the decrease in funding for the Senior Center.
Casey presented a letter prepared by Marilyn Althoff, Executive Director, detailing the
effects of reduced funding on the Center. Aggie noted the amendment to the FY2012
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Annual Plan reduced activity funding by 16.8%. Commissioner Michalski expressed her
regrets about the decrease in funding for the Senior Center.
Commissioner Wainwright moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner
Caldwell seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Wainwright moved to approve the amendment to the FY2012 Annual Plan
and submit to City Council for final approval with concerns regarding the decrease in
funding for the Senior Center. Commissioner Maloy seconded. Roll Call. All present in
favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharing
Aggie noted the annual performance report (CAPER) will be reviewed by the Commission
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at the August 17 meeting. A public hearing is scheduled for September 7, 2011,
replacing the regular CDAC September meeting.
Aggie stated the Section 3 Plan previously approved by the Commission did not go to
City Council due to concerns expressed by other departments and agencies as to the
proposed requirements. The Section 3 Plan is being reviewed and will be resubmitted to
the Commission in the near future.
Aggie distributed information regarding Gordon Graham, who will be speaking on integrity
on July 27 at 7:00 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, Downtown Dubuque. This event is sponsored
by the Bridges Initiative/Circles program.
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Aggie noted election of officers will occur at the August 17meeting.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Caldwell moved to adjourn. Commissioner Maloy seconded. Motion passed by voice
vote. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Lisa Barton
Rehabilitation Programs Secretary
Respectfully submitted by:
Aggie Tauke
Community Development Specialist