Minutes Housing Commission 2 27 07MINUTES OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: 27 February 2007
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
1805 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Commissioner Kapler called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Dorothy Culbertson Dave Kapler Char Eddy
Jim Holz John Plein Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF
Linda Frommelt Rachel Savage Angie Mozena
Commissioners Absent: Bill Helling
Staff Present: David Hams Janet Walker Jean Noel
Joleen Patterson Tim O'Brien Cpt. Russ Stecklein
Cpl. Chris Correll Cpl. Jeremy Jensen
Public Present: Fred Miller Jessica Manning
Review and Certification of Minutes of 23 January 2007 Commission Meeting
Commissioner Plein moved to approve the 23 January 2007 Housing Commission meeting
minutes. Commissioner Culbertson seconded. Roll call. Commissioners Mozena, Holz and
Savage -Abstain. All others present in favor. Motion passed.
Comesaondence/Public Input
None
Old Business
HUD FY07 Appropriation
David Hams summarized HUD's FY07 budget, as authorized by Congress. He stated that there
will be more money available for housing voucher funding than in previous years. David noted
that he will advise the Commission with updated information as it becomes available.
New Business
Washington Neighborhood Lending Guidelines
David explained the amendment made to the current Housing Department loan guidelines in order
to promote homeownership in the Washington Neighbofiood. It states that all families,
regardless of income would receive $5,000 forgivable loans for purchase and rehabilitation;
$10,000 as a due-upon-sale loan for additional rehab; and up to another $10,000 as a 0%, 20-
yearloan for rehabilitation.
Report on financing of DB~T/CDC homes
Joleen Patterson n:ported on the financing of the Dubuque Bank 8~ Trust homes located at
1502 Washington, 1605 Jackson, 1699 Washington and 1896 Washington. To-date financing
for 1502 Washington and 1605 Jackson has been approved by the Commission. Joleen is
requesting the Commission approve a rehabilitation loan for 1699 Washington in the amount of
$45,000 which exceeds the current loan limit. Commissioner Holz moved to approve the request.
Commissioner Plein seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Amendment to Administrative Plan: Juvenile Offenders
Janet explained the amendment to the administrative plan regarding juvenile offenders. The
amendment states that juvenile family members shall not be considered engaging in a criminal
activity unless the actions of the juvenile result in the filing of a Petition under the Iowa Code
alleging the child has committed a delinquent act. If the complaint is handled through the informal
adjustment process of the Iowa Code and satisfactorily completed, the activity shall not be
considered to be a criminal activity. Commissioner Schwendinger moved to approve the
amendment. Commissioner Culbertson seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion
passed.
Trust Fund Committee Report
Commissioner Holz reported that the Housing Trust Fund Committee met on January 29, 2007 for
a teleconference regarding a coalition of local housing trust funds that is petitioning the State
Legislature, to appropriate funds using the real estate transfer tax to be a permanent source of
funds for the State Housing Trust Fund. The funds will benefit all local housing trust funds and
project-based applicants to enhance affordable housing and community and economic
development throughout the State of Iowa. The Housing Trust Fund Committee did pass a
resolution in support of the petition.
Mid-America Housing Partnership -Eagle Valley Report
David reported on the Mid-America Housing Partnership -Eagle Valley townhouses. To-date,
four of the eight units have been completed, one has been sold and another closing in March.
A third duplex. is under construction. David also noted that MAHP, out of Cedar Rapids is no
longer in operation and the project is being taken over by Four Oaks.
Commissioner Conflicts of Interest
David explained the letter from City Attorney, Bany Lindahl regarding conflicts of interest on
behalf of commission members, in connection with the approval of budgets for agencies over
which the commission has authority.
Request from Jessica Manning for Section 8 Appeal
Janet explained a hearing that was held on December 13, 2006 regarding Jessica Manning to
deny her Section 8 program application, for failing to disclose complete information. Jessica did
not show for the hearing but called the next day to say that she was with her daughter in the
hospital. Janet advised her to get proof from the doctor and that it would be forwarded to the
Commission in request to hold another hearing. On January 25, 2007, Jessica provided a
statement about not attending the hearing, but no proof from the doctor. On February 8, 2007 she
did submit a hospital discharge summary. Commissioner Holz moved to allow a hearing.
Commissioner Plein seconded. Roll Call. All in favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharinc
Shelter Plus Care Award: Phoenix Housing Partnership with Project Concern
David announced a HUD Shelter Plus Care award in the amount of $536,520 that was awarded to
the City and Project Concern, from the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grant program.
The City helped sponsor an application with Project Concern for support services for homeless
persons with disabilities.
Presentation: FY 2008 Department Budget
The FY 2008 Housing Department Budget power point was shown to the Commissioners.
NAHRO Housing America Campaign
David received notice from NAHRO regarding a public awareness event "Housing America 2007"
that will be taking place in March and April. This is a effort initiated by the Board of Governors to
raise public consciousness of the critical role of the housing and community development and the
benefits that are received from these activities.
Washington Neighborhood Visioning Process
David explained that the City of Dubuque is seeking proposals from qual~ed firms to provide
consulting services associated with the Washington Neighbofiood Revitalization initiative. The
purpose of the Washington initiative is to restore this historic downtown neighborhood. The
strategy includes promoting an increase in homeownership, encouraging a mix of household
incomes, reducing concentrated poverty and the high percentage of rental units, and building non-
profit capacity. It also involves targeting City resources, infrastructure improvements and
concentrated code enforcement
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Holz motioned to
adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kapler seconded. Motion passed by acclamation. Meeting
was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
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Jean Noel
Housing Secretary
Respectfully submitted by:
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David Hams
Department Director