Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 12 18 13COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISION
MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, December 18, 2013
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
350 W. 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque IA 52001
Chairperson David Shaw called the meeting to order at approximately 5:30 p.m.,
following staff assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Theresa Caldwell
Ann Michalski (via phone)
Angela Wolfe - Kelley
Commissioners Absent: Mary Bridget Corken
Janice Craddieth
David Shaw
Ricardo Woods
Paula Maloy, SVM
Tom Wainwright
Staff Present: Jane Glennon Erica Haugen Kris Neyen
Jerelyn O'Connor
Public Present: None
Certification of Minutes: November 13, 2013
Commissioner Maloy moved to approve the November 13, 2013 Commission meeting
minutes. Commissioner Wainwright seconded. Roll call. Woods abstained. All others
present in favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence / Public Input
None
Old Business
Definition of Affordable Housing
Commissioner Michalski suggested linking affordability with sustainability which fits with
Alvin Nash, Housing Directors definition of housing being well designed, responsibly
owned, professionally managed and connected to services and amenities.
Commissioner Shaw suggested eliminating the word affordability.
New Business
Public Hearing FY 2015 Annual Action Plan
Commissioner Wainwright motioned to open the public hearing. Commissioner
Caldwell seconded. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Staff Erica Haugen reviewed a summary of the proposed FY2015 Annual Action Plan
and also provided the FY2014 information for comparison. Projection is based on the
entitlement amount. The actual budget amount has not been allocated. The Annual
Action Plan was made available for public viewing for 30 days at the public Library, City
Clerk's office, Housing and Community Development Department, and the City website.
Unapproved Minutes of Community Development Advisory Commission
December 18, 2013
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No comment was received. Erica requested the Commission set a public hearing for
February 13, 2014 for citizen input following a required thirty day comment period.
The Commission endorsed Erica's request that the Commission broaden efforts to
create greater involvement and outreach to recipients of our programs.
Following discussion, Commissioner Maloy motioned to close the public hearing.
Commissioner Caldwell seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Michalski motioned to set a public hearing on the FY2015 CDBG Annual
Action Plan for Thursday, February 13, 2014, 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers,
350 West 6th Street, Historic Federal Building. Commissioner Craddieth seconded. Roll
call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharing
Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project
Erica provided the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project information supplied
by the City Manager. Jerelyn O'Connor stated that Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
and Deron Muehring are actively reaching out to neighborhood groups to provide more
detailed information.
Erica also distributed an invitation to CDAC members for the budget presentation and
meal prior to the Thursday, February 13, 2014 City Council proceedings.
Kris Neyen shared that the City will close on the sale of 317 -319 E. 22nd Street leaving
one remaining Bee Branch property for sale at 2250 Washington.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Caldwell moved to adjourn. Commissioner Wainwright seconded. Motion passed by
voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Minutes taken by: Respectfully submitted by:
Jane Glennon
Erica Haugen
Rehabilitation Programs Secretary Community Development Specialist