Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 3 19 14COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, March 19, 2014
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
350 W. 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque IA 52001
Chairperson Theresa Caldwell called the meeting to order at approximately 5:32 p.m.,
following staff assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Theresa Caldwell
Angela Kelley
Tom Wainwright
Commissioners Absent: Robert Blok
Staff Present:
Mary Bridget Corken
Paula Maloy, SVM
Ricardo Woods
Jane Glennon Erica Haugen
Public Present: None
Janice Craddieth
Ann Michalski
Certification of Minutes: February 19, 2014
Commissioner Michalski moved to approve the February 19, 2014 Commission meeting
minutes. Commissioner Wainwright seconded. Roll call. Woods abstained. All
present in favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence / Public Input
Staff Erica Haugen distributed the HUD 2015 allocations released recently noting a
slight decrease in funding across the board nationally.
Old Business
Thank you letter to David Shaw
Commissioner David Shaw's term expired in February 2014. Chairperson Caldwell
shared the thank you letter to David Shaw for his years of service on the Community
Development Advisory Commission and circulated for Commissioner signatures.
New Business
Oath of Office
Chairperson Caldwell administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Michalski.
Economic Development Programs and Services Presentation
Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director for the City of Dubuque provided an
overview of his qualifications and experience. Handouts provided an overview of the
Economic Development Department and Utilization of Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
The Economic Development Department encompasses Transportation, Parking and
most recently the Arts and Culture Department which is a proven tourism revenue
generator. Their goal is job creation and revenue generation providing comprehensive
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sustainable employment and housing opportunities for the entire community.
A challenge facing economic growth is a bill before the state proposing to eliminate Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) which provides rebates to businesses. Moving forward
Economic Development plans to continue to develop public and private partnerships
and work with the CDAC to realize synergies to leverage not just money, but ideas.
Purchase of Services Grant
Erica presented the revised funding recommendation for the FY 2015 Purchase of
Services Grant Awards. The FY 2015 budget allocates $10,000 CDBG funds and
$43,789 General funds for a total of $53,789 for competitive applications.
After discussion Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the proposed funding for the
Purchase of Service and forward to City Council for approval. Commission Craddieth
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Amendment 2 Annual Action Pian
Erica reviewed the proposed Annual Action Plan Amendment 2. The amendment
allocates $92,479 obligated in FY 2013 and carries over $576,540 in unspent funds.
Due to an increased need for down payment assistance, it is recommended $31,316 be
transferred from Rental Unit Rehabilitation to the First Time Homebuyer program.
To meet ADA standards which became effective January 1, 2014 additional funding for
street overlays and accessible curb ramps in low and moderate income areas increased
the costs associated with the program. A map of the proposed projects was reviewed.
The Economic Development Department has received a request for a forgivable loan
that meets the CDBG National Objective of providing job opportunities to low and
moderate income individuals. The funds recommended for this activity were formerly
used for Commercial/industrial building rehab loans and the revolving loan fund, which
has since closed.
Erica recommended setting the public hearing for Wednesday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m.
Following discussion Commissioner Maloy moved to set the public hearing for
Wednesday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. Commissioner Woods seconded. Roll call. All
present in favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharing
Revised Meeting Schedule
Erica distributed the revised CDAC meeting schedule for 2014.
Intercultural Communication Training
All:Commission members were encouraged to attend the Intercultural Communication
Training scheduled for March 24 and April 7.
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Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA)
Erica distributed the Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) recommendations by
HUD in response to the June 2011 HUD audit regarding civil rights laws and housing
violations. She touched on each section of the document. A full review is scheduled for
the April 23, 2014 CDAC meeting by Housing Director, Alvin Nash.
Upper Mississippi Regional Bridges Conference
Erica distributed a flyer on the Upper Mississippi Regional Bridges Conference. If
interested in attending, notify Erica.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Kelley
moved to adjourn. Commissioner Craddieth seconded. Motion passed by voice vote.
Meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
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Jane Glennon
Respectfully submitted by:
Erica Haugen
Rehabilitation Programs Secretary Community Development Specialist