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CITY OF DUBUQUE SAFE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR SESSION
600 p m
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Carnegie -Stout Public Library Board Room
Committee Members Present: Chairperson Amanda Elkins, Committee Members
Doug Stillings, Ann Ernst, Anthony Allen, Diane Callahan, Susan Stork
Committee Members Absent: Jonathan Cheatham, Rachel Daack, Mary Rae Bragg
Staff Members Present: Jerelyn O'Connor, Mark Dalsing
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Elkins at 6 00 p m
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Staff verified that the meeting was being held in
compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ann Ernst, seconded by Doug Stillings to
approve the minutes of January 11, 2012, as submitted All in favor
ACTION ITEMS
Status of Section 8 HUD Audit — David Harris
No update available
Update on Additional Trash Containers — Jerelyn O'Connor
Sixty additional litter and recycling receptacles will be placed at various locations
throughout the downtown commercial and neighborhood areas A committee
representing Public Works, Planning Services, Leisure Services, City Manager's Office
and Dubuque Main Street is working on a final recommendation for placement of those
receptacles Ann Ernst suggested placement on 16th Street alongside the Maria House,
and asked if there has been any thought on increasing fines for littering Mark Dalsing
replied that there has been no discussion about increasing littering fines
Noise Enforcement Update — Mark Dalsinq
Mark indicated a significant increase in the enforcement of the noise ordinance and that
a media release will go out soon advising the public of the stepped up enforcement
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Mark distributed a chart of police statistics on traffic enforcement and the number of
warning citations and loud exhaust /loud music enforcement.
Substance Abuse Statistics — Mark Dalsing
Mark provided a chart showing all arrests with drug and alcohol violations as well as the
statistics for Juveniles. Doug asked about the recent uptick on meth. Mark explained
the theory is that there is a ten year cycle — persons convicted of meth 10 years ago are
now being released from prison. He added that the new method of manufacturing meth
is highly volatile. Substance abuse is tied to many other crimes — domestics, robbery,
etc. In the high schools they are seeing primarily prescription drugs and marijuana.
Juvenile Curfew Update — Mark Dalsing
Jonathan Cheatham had asked for information on truancy. Mark shared statistics from
the DCSD on informal attendance contracts, formal mediations, and county attorney's
office referrals. Anthony Allen noted that many of the truancy issues are resolved
through mediation.
Mark also addressed parental responsibility. Fifteen families have been notified. Two
families are in the court system with municipal infractions.
Draft letter to Dubuque Community School District
Amanda reported that Rachel Daack has had some discussions with the school district
and requested that discussion be tabled until the May meeting when Rachel will be
present.
"I'm a DBQer" Series
Diane stated that she's been in contact with both the Dubuque Advertiser and the
Golden View. Both papers are happy to provide space but are not willing to write the
articles. Mark suggested contacting local colleges for help with writing.
Anthony suggested the article for The Golden View be approached from the sense or
perspective of the individual. He suggested that perhaps the ICC team could provide
some tips.
Susan is willing to contact NICC to see if a writing class would be interested in taking
this on. Amanda suggested we start with the SCAC members who write an article from
our own point of view.
Doug stated that the purpose of the articles was to help people understand that people
of different cultures are also Dubuquers.
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Anthony suggested approaching someone from the Black Men Coalition to help write an
article.
Amanda has also been in contact with Bryce Parks at Dubuque365.
Susan will talk to faculty and will put together the framework and will email that to the
committee. The committee will come up with suggestions for individuals to interview.
Other business
It was suggested that committee members make note of groups or organizations they
have spoken to so we have that information for future reports to the City Council. Ann
spoke to PEO and Amanda spoke to US Bank and Leadership Dubuque
May meeting agenda items
• HUD Audit Status
• I'm a Dubuquer
• Updates from Mark Dalsing
• Update on DCSD contact
Mark Dalsing talked about a police recruitment event scheduled for April 14. They will
have mini interviews to gauge an applicant's interpersonal skills. Contact Andre
Lessears if interested in participating in the community member mini interviews.
ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE:
On May 1 the Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center (DDRC) and Human Rights staff will
hold a focus group at the Multicultural Family Center from 11:30 —1:00. Thom
Determan and Hiram Melendez from the DDRC will facilitate.
ITEMS FROM PUBLIC:
Joe Noll shared information on the Downtown Neighborhood's 365 Impact Award for
Music in Jackson Park. Doug added that this area is targeted by DB &T's Community
Development Group.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn made by Diane and seconded by Susan. All in
favor. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for May 9,
2012.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Larso
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