Minutes Community Development 5 11 05
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
May 11, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Carnegie Stout Library
360 West 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.
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TIME:
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Commissioners Present: Paula Maloy, SVM
Chuck Isenhart
Tom Wainwright
Commissioners Absent: David Oliver
Staff Present:
David Harris
Aggie Tauke
Public Present:
Tony Clemen
Tara Nelson
Beverly Berna
Mary Nevans-Pederson
Carol Sahir
Cammie Dean
Robert Kimbel
Harry Neustadt
Jim Giesen
Mike Gukeisen
Janice Craddieth
David Shaw
Jean Noel
Kelly Larson
Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF
Nan Colin Linda McDonald
Nancy Everman Cara Heckman
JessicaSchreyer Daniel Ellert-Beck
Cindy Baltz Andy Ferguson
Jerome Thomas Sr. Inez Turnmeyer
Marcia Sola Mike Sisler
Jerelyn O'Connor
Review and Certification of Minutes of April 6. 2005 Meetina
Commissioner Wainwright moved to approve the 6 April 2005 minutes as submitted.
Commissioner Giesen seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence I Public Input
None.
Old Business
Neighborhood Support Grants
Requests by:
Historic Bluffs Neighborhood
Downtown Neighborhood Council
Aggie reviewed the Historic Bluff Neighborhood Large Neighborhood Grant applications
for the Grove Terrace Historic Lighting Project in the amount of $5,000. She noted the
proposed project met the objectives and funding priorities of the Neighborhood Grant
Program but noted CDBG funds will trigger implementation of the Davis-Bacon
requirements which will result in increasing the total project cost. Aggie explained that
for projects over $2000, the Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors to pay all laborers
and mechanics working on construction the locally prevailing wage and fringe benefits.
She noted the Engineering Department also had similar concerns.
Tony Clemen, a resident at 1040 Grove Terrace spoke in support offunding the Grove
Terrace Historic Lighting Project stating it would be an asset to the neighborhood.
Upon discussion, Commissioner Giesen moved to reject the request for funding of
$5,000 to the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood due to Davis Bacon requirements and the
potential increase of the total project cost. Harry Neustadt seconded. Roll Call. All
present in favor to reject the funding. Motion passed.
The Commission discussed the Downtown Neighborhood Council request in the amount
of $5,000 for historic lighting in the downtown area. The Commission decided the same
situation applied regarding Davis Bacon requirements. Commissioner Giesen moved to
reject the funding request. Commissioner Neustadt seconded. Roll Call. All present in
favor. Motion passed.
New Business
Community Partnership (cp2) Grant Applications
Review Committee Recommendations
Aggie reviewed the Community Partnership (cp2) applications that were received for
FY 2006. She noted the cp2 Review Committee evaluated and ranked each proposal
and recommended the following funding:
APPLICANT
Audubon Elementary School
Visiting Nurse Association
Dubuque County Extension
Finley Health Foundation
Girl Scout of Little Cloud Council
St Mark Community Center
Scenic Valley Agency on Aging
Total
PROJECT
Parent Involvement Nights
Access to Medical & Dental Care
Multicultural Center
Diabetes Health Program
Girl Scouts in Need
Exterior Building Repairs
Senior Safety Academy
Totals
The following persons spoke in regard to the cp2 applications:
RECOMMENDED
$7,820
$10,010
$43,731
$9,000
$6,439
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$77,000
Andy Ferguson, Principal of Audubon School gave a brief overview of their family
literacy project. Nan Colin, Director of the Visiting Nurse Association gave a brief
overview of their medical and dental care project and thanked the Commission for
considering their project. Tara Nelson, Americorps, with Beverly Berna and Nancy
Everman of the Dubuque County Extension Office, spoke briefly on a proposed
multicultural center. Jessica Schreyer spoke on behalf of Finley Health Foundation
on their Diabetes Health Program. Carol Sahir spoke on behalf of the Girl Scouts of
Little Cloud Council for the Girl Scouts in Need program. Sr. Dorothy Schwendinger
and Mike Sisler spoke on behalf of St. Mark Community Center. They reviewed the
proposed improvements to St. Mark Community Center and expressed disappointment
that the project was not recommended for funding. Linda McDonald of Scenic Valley
Area Agency on Aging thanked the Commission for the opportunity to apply for funding
even though their project was not recommended. Marcia Sola of the Immigration Rights
Network thanked the Commission for recommending the multicultural center.
Commissioner Giesen moved to accept the Review Committee's cp2 grant
recommendations and forward to the City Council. Commissioner Shaw seconded.
Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Bishop Block Community Room - Request for additional CDBG funds
The Commission reviewed the request from Steve Cook of Mercy Housing for additional
funding or additional time for the Bishop Block Community Room project. They
reviewed various options regarding the need for additional CDBG funding in order to
complete the project. The Commission noted that rebidding the project for completion
during the off season may provide a more suitable bid. Commissioner Isenhart moved
to grant an extension of their grant agreement to March 31,2006. Commissioner Maloy
seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharing
CDBG Funding Reallocation-Additional FY05 Revenue
Aggie reviewed with the Commission the reallocation of FY06 CDBG funds. She noted
the additional FY05 revenue and additional FY06 wage adjustment can be included with
the reallocation process in September or October.
CDBG Quarterly Report
Aggie reviewed the 3rd Quarter CDBG Report.
David stated that DB& T is holding a press conference on June 9th or 10th at St. Mary's
to announce the Washington Neighborhood Initiative.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Neustadt moved to adjourn. Chairperson Maloy seconded. Motion passed by voice
vote. Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Jean Noel
Rehabilitation Secretary
Respectfully submitted by:
Aggie Tauke
Community Development Specialist
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