Minutes Comm. Devel. 3 14 06
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
March 14,2006
6:30 p.m.
Carnegie Stout Library
360 W 11th Street I Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Chairperson Giesen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. following staff assurance
of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present:
Jim Giesen Paula Maloy, SVM David Shaw
Janice Craddieth Harry Neustadt David Oliver
Thomas Wainwright
Commissioners Absent:
Mike Gukeisen
Staff Present:
David Harris Aggie Tauke
Jerelyn O'Connor
Kris Neyen
Public Present:
See attached sheet
Review and Certification of Minutes of February 8. 2006 Meetina
Commissioner Maloy moved to approve the February 8, 2006 minutes as submitted.
Commissioner Wainwright seconded. Roll Call. Giesen-abstain; Neustadt-abstain. All
others present in favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence I Public Input
None.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Public Hearing
FY2007 Annual Action Plan - Amendment 1
Commissioner Maloy moved to open the public hearing. Commissioner Oliver
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Aggie Tauke reviewed the proposed amendment, which was needed to reduce the
CDBG entitlement allocation for FY2007 from $1,398,731 to $1,256,479, a $142,252
reduction. She further stated that the City Council has already approved the reduction
in administrative services.
Gary Carstens, representing Dubuque Area Lifetime Center, requested that the
Commission restore $5,000 for their funding. Numerous individuals including: JoAnn
Scannell, Wanda Knight, Pat Schulz; Colleen Van Dee; Alvin Coates and Louise
Kowalski all spoke in support of the Lifetime Center, stating that they don't know what
they would do if it had to close its doors. They spoke of the friendships and the support
they received from the Center. They stated that "it gives some a reason to get out of
bed in the morning".
Julie Woodyard, representing Hillcrest Family Services, spoke in support of the
Community Partnership Program (cp2). She stated they have utilized the cp2 funds and
would hate to see those funds cut.
Steve Jacobs, representing Project Concern, stated that he does not feel that they could
afford any cut in funding.
Commissioner Neustadt moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Craddieth
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Neustadt moved to approve the Public Service Activities with the
following proposed amendment:
Community Partnership Program (cp2)
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center
Neighborhood Recreation Program
Neighborhood Support Grants
Dubuque Area Lifetime Center
Washington Tool Library
$ 66,000
$ 1,500
$115,609
$ 21,748
$ 23,000
$ 14,662
Commissioner Craddieth seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Maloy moved to approve the entire Amendment 1-FY2007 Annual Action
Plan as amended and forward to City Council for approval. Commissioner Oliver
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
CP2 Amendments
Finley Health Foundation - Amend Budget
Aggie stated that Finley Health Foundation is requesting a modification to their cp2
grant to move $300 from space/utilities and $2,125 from publication/dues to
supplies/printing. Commissioner Craddieth moved to approve Finley Health
Foundation's request. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Roll call. All present in favor.
Motion passed.
Audubon School FY2006 - Grant Extension
Aggie stated that Audubon School is requesting an extension of time to expend their
cp2 grant. The request states that the total amount of funds would be expended by
June 30, 2006. Commissioner Neustadt moved to deny the request for extension since
the grant funds were not expended in a timely manner and the terms of the grant
agreement have not been met, but to pay any portion of funds expended up through
March 31,2006. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Roll call. Giesen-nay. All others
present in favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharina
CP2 Review Committee - Members Needed
Commissioners Oliver and Craddieth volunteered as members of the cp2 review
committee. Aggie stated that applications are due March 24, 2006. Meetings are
sheduled for April 6, 13 and 19,2006.
Commissioner Neustadt thanked the Commission and staff for all their support during
his illness.
Aggie stated that the Mulit-Cultural Family Center will be making a brief presentation to
the Commission at the April 12, 2006, meeting.
Aggie stated that the City Manger sent a letter to Congressman Nussle requesting his
support for the CDBG program in FY07.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Neustadt moved to adjourn. Commissioner Giesen seconded. Motion passed by voice
vote. Meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Kris Neyen
Rehabilitation Specialist
Respectfully submitted by:
Aggie Tauke
Community Development Specialist
PUBLIC PRESENT AT CDAC MEETING ON MARCH 14,2006
NAME
ORGANIZATION
Julie Woodyard
Colleen Van Dee
Jean Rosa
Jean J aeggi
Lavonne Kerth
JoAnn Scannell
John Scannell
MaryAnn Schreiber
Shirley Hanley
Janet Edgar
Louise Kowalski
Bette Weidenbacher
Karen Vander Millen
Pat Schulz
Mary Behnke
Wanda Knight
Bill Knight
Leora Bemboom
Carol Leich
Howard F. Higley
Jan Marshall
Alvin J. Coates
Gary Carstens
Brenda Coates
Stephen Jacobs
Charles Fiegen
Theresa Caldwell
Dorothy Lammers
Mary Spielman
Doris Feeney
Hillcrest Family Services
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Project Concern
Lifetime Senior Center
Washington Neighborhood Assoc.
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center
Lifetime Senior Center