Minutes Housing Dec 8 01DATE:
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MINUTES OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
8 December 2001
4 p.m.
Housing & Community Development Department Office
1805 Central Avenue / Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Chairperson Holz called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. following staff assurance of compliance with
Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Jim Holz Harry Neustadt Dave Kapler
Tom Swift, II John Plein John Henning
Char Eddy Dorothy Culbertson
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present:
Paula Stenlund
David Harris
Joleen Patterson
Danise Miller
Kris Neyen
Cory Sommer
Janet Walker
Pablo Ramirez
Public Present:
Joetlen Reed
Review and Certification of Minutes from 27 September 2001 Meeting
Commissioner Eddy moved to approve the 27 September 2001 Commis=ion meeting minutes as
submitted. Commissioner Henning seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Public Input
Joellen Reed discussed the Customer Services Project Workshop. She reported that the Tenant
Stakeholder group felt somewhat lost and that their issues were not addressed. She felt that the
conference was very successful, but felt that tenant/landlord relations still need to be addressed.
David Harris also stated that tenant/landlord relations have not improved. He stated that the report
from the consultant would be completed within a week and that an effort at improving
communications would be listed as a priority area for future Department initiatives.
Public Hearing
To Receive Public Comment Regarding a Proposed Application to the Iowa Department of
Economic Development for HOME Program Funds.
Commissioner Kapler moved to open he public hearing regarding a proposed application to the
Iowa Department of Economic Development for HOME Program funds. Commissioner Eddy
seconded. Roll call. Ail present in favor. Motion passed. David reviewed the resolution which
included the need for the proposed application; how the proposed application would be funded and
the proposed sources; the date the application would be submitted; the requested amount of funds;
the portion of funds to benefit Iow-moderate income persons; the location of the proposed activities
at 20th & Elm Street; the plans to minimize displacement of persons and businesses; the plans to
assist displaced persons and the nature of the proposed activities. David stated that he is
requesting $442,500 in HOME funds. Commissioner Neustadt moved to close the public hearing.
Commissioner Kapler seconded. Roll cell. Ail present in favor. Commissioner Kapler moved to
approve the resolution for a proposed application to the Iowa Department of Economic
Development for HOME Program funds. Commissioner Eddy seconded. Roll call. Ail present in
favor. Motion passed.
Old Business
Housing Authority Governing Board
David reported that an ordinance has been written regarding the Housing Authority Governing
Board which will consist of the City Council and one member of the Housing Commission which is a
Section 8 recipient. He stated that this will be on the City Council agenda January 21, 2002. At
this time that member would be Commissioner Miller.
New Business
Request for Special Administrative Appeal from Craig Mayere
Janet Walker informed the Commission that Mr. Mayers was invited to attend this meeting,
however he did not. She stated the reason for the special appeal was that the letter received from
Mr. Mayers did not justify an exception. Mr. Mayers was requesting the time limit be extended for
him to file for an appeal of denial of his application for Section 8 assistance. Commissioner Swift
moved to deny Mr. Mayers request for appeal. Commissioner Culbertson seconded. Roil call. All
present in favor. Motion passed.
Proposal to Raise Lending Limit for Moderate-Income Rental Rehab Program
Joleen Patterson requested that Commission raise the rental rehab program limit from $10,000 to
$15,000 per unit to be concurrent with the HOME Program limits. Commissioner Swift moved to
raise the Moderate-Income Rental Rehab Program limit to $15,000. Commissioner Eddy
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Request from Heartland/Mercy Housing for Exception of Requirement for Owner Matching
Funds for Emergency Loan Program
Joleen stated that Heartland's project was not in the Emergency Loan Program area and that their
request was for waiver of the match funds requirement. Commissioner Eddy moved to grant the
request for exception of requirement for owner matching funds for the Moderate Income Rental
Rehab Program. Commissioner Henning seconded. Roll call. All present in favor.
Information ShaHn.q
Commissioner Neustadt reported the David and Joleen received an award from the Iowa State
Extension Office, presented at the City Council.
Commissioner Eddy stated that the presentation of the Affordable Housing Task Force Report to
the Council was well done.
Chairperson Holz stated that elections for Chairperson and ~,qce Chairperson would be on the
agenda for the next meeting.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Eddy moved to
adjourn. Commissioner Plein seconded. Motion passed by voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Kris Neyen
Director
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