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MINUTES
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
7:00 P.M.
Auditorium, Carnegie Stout Library
360 W. 11 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
PRESENT: Chairperson David Rusk; Commissioners Jim Prochaska, Charles
Winterwood, Roy Buol, Mike Winterwood, Mary Lynn Neumeister and Rick
Stein; Staff Member Laura Carstens. Also present: Community Development
Specialist Aggie Tauke.
ABSENT: None.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE: Staff presented an Affidavit of Compliance verifying
that the meeting was being held in compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
MINUTES: Motion by Neumeister, seconded by Winterwood, to approve the minutes of
February 16,2005 as written. Motion carried by a vote of 6 to O.
ACTION ITEM:
Review Fiscal Year 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan for Housino and Community
Development. Community Development Specialist Aggie T auke reviewed the proposed FY
2006-2010 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. She provided
background information on the purpose and development of the plan and its relationship to
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Ms. Tauke reviewed the input
process and opportunities for public input used to develop the proposed plan. She
explained the format of the plan, reviewing the three main themes with their goals,
objectives and outcomes. She said the charts are a new format for the plan.
NOTE: Commissioner Stein arrived at 7:03 p.m.
Ms. Tauke then responded to questions from Commissioners. She explained how the
outcome numbers were developed based on past experience for reflect new or existing
services. She explained that the new downtown school is not included because CDBG
funds are not being used. Ms. Tauke reviewed how goals, objectives and outcomes were
developed and funded for different programs, such as housing, public services, and
planning. She showed a map of the CDBG service areas, and agreed to provide n the
population in these areas. Ms. T auke provided an update of the Congressional debate
regarding the President's proposed cuts to the CDBG program, and its impact on the City
organization if funding is cut. She explained how people can learn about the various
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COBG programs through the City's website, direct mailings, and personal contacts with
her. She reviewed the City's process for acquisition and redevelopment, and noted that the
target number of businesses was based on past experience. Ms. Tauke also explained
how moving her position to the Housing and Community Development Department has
positively impacted her interaction with various City departments who utilize CDSG funds.
Motion by Winterwood, seconded by Portzen, to recommend adoption of the FY 2006-
2010 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. Motion carried by a
vote of 7 to o.
LIAISON/SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
Enterprise Zone Commission: Nothing to report.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
New Planner: Chairperson Rusk asked for a review of the duties of the new planner
approved by the City Council in the FY06 budget. Ms. Carstens explained that this
position was an increase of the vacant part-time position to a full-time Assistant Planner
to support the Historic Preservation and City Planning Activities. She said this person
would assist customers with historic preservation projects, provide staff support for the
Historic Preservation Commission and the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission,
offer outreach for historic preservation, and assist with implementation of City plans.
Downtown Advocate: Chairperson Rusk asked about the status of the Commission's
recommendation for an advocate for the Downtown Master Plan. Ms. Carstens indicated
that the City Council adopted the FY06 budget without funding for the downtown advocate.
Post Office: Commissioner Prochaska asked about the disposition of the downtown Post
Office. Commissioner Buol said the City Council has sent in a letter of interest to the
General Services Administration, and is looking at alternatives for reuse of the building.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Adopted