Minutes Housing Comm. 11 22 05
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MINUTES OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
22 November 2005
4 p.m.
Housing and Community Development Department
Chairperson Kapler called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present:
John Plein Bill Helling
Angie Motena Char Eddy
Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF
Dorothy Culbertson
Dave Kapler
Commissioners Absent:
Danita Grant
Jim Holz
Harry Neustadt
Staff Present:
David Harris
Joleen Patterson
Janet Walker
Kris Neyen
Tusdee Blus
Public Present:
Julie LeClere
Roger Theobald
Sara Davidson
Jane Steele
Review and C:ertification of Minutes of 25 October 2005 Commission Meetina
Commissionei' Eddy motioned to approve the 25 OctOber 2005 as submitted. Commissioner
Mozena seconded. Roll call. Commissioners Helling and Kapler abstained. All others present
in favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Culbertson arrived at 4: 11 pm
Correspondence I Public Input
None
Old Business
LeClere Loan; Request for Co-Signer
Joleen Patterson provided an income analysis of both Mr. Randy Theobald and Ms. Julie
LeClere's fina(1cial situations, and David Harris outlined the information for the Commission.
Joleen gave a'dditional information regarding the various financial verifications received by staff
for Mr. Theobald. David noted that the $200 for the home equity loan will be satisfied, which
would then free up that amount for Mr. Theobald.
Commissioner Eddy inquired of the appraised value of Mr. Theobald's home. Staff responded
that we only have the assessed value at this time. Commissioner Schwendinger asked if staff
would be making a recommendation, and David stated that they are not, but that based upon Mr.
Theobald's disposable income, if he were the primary borrower for a rehab loan, staff would
approve it. He noted that for this particular loan, however, Randy is only the co-signer, not the
primary on the loan. Commissioner Eddy stated that based upon the information provided, she
does not feel comfortable approving the loan.
Commissioner Schwendinger asked what repercussions would be in place if the loan would be
defaulted upon. Kris Neyen explained that we could garnish wages or foreclose. Joleen stated
that we will al!lo be purchasing this property as part of the Bee Branch project.
Commissioner Schwendinger motioned to approve the loan on condition that all information is
verified on Mr. Theobald's income per the income analysis provided by staff. Commissioner
Helling seconded. Roll call. Commissioner Mozena and Culbertson - abstain. Commissioner
Eddy and Plein - nay. Commissioner Helling, Kapler and Schwendinger - in favor. Motion
failed.
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For the commissioners who abstained, they felt that there was not enough information available
for them to make a decision. Chairperson Kapler stated that the Commission did not want to put
Ms. LeClere in a financial position that she would not be able to handle.
Public Hearina
To hear comments regarding an application to the Iowa Department of Economic
Development for HOME Program funds in support of a residential facility to be developed
for disabled single-person households.
Chairperson Kapler reiterated the purpose of the public hearing. Sara Davidson introduced the
project and pn)vided the "Step by Step" packet of information. She stated that it is a not-for-profit
organization. The location of the property involved is 759 Bluff Street, and it will be designed for
low-income women with disabilities. The downtown location was chosen to allow better
accessibility for the residents. The primary goal of the project is to develop a truly accessible
home for the inhabitants. The secondary goal is to bring to Dubuque a Center for Independent
Living, which will be housed in the basement of the same location.
Ms. Davidson then reviewed the schematics of the building, noting the two communal kitchens.
Chairperson Kapler asked about parking and access to the building from it, and Sara explained
that the Telegraph Herald has given two of their parking spots in the lot adjacent to the property
and there will be modifications made to allow for manual wheelchair access.
Commissioner Plein motioned to approve the Resolution of Support for the project as written.
Commissioner Eddy seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairperson motioned to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed by acclamation. Meeting was adjoumed at 4:50 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Zdee 8k
Tusdee Blus
Assisted Hou~ing Secretary
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