Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 1 20 16 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, January 20, 2016
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
350 W. 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque IA 52001
Chairperson Michelle Hinke called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., following staff
assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Rick Baumhover Michelle Hinke
Theresa Caldwell Rev. Lindsay James
Janice Craddieth Tom Wainwright
Commissioners Absent: Rob Blok
Staff Present: Erica Haugen Kris Neyen
Brenda Henry Sarah Bennett
Public Present: None
Certification of Minutes
Commissioner Craddieth moved to approve the November 18, 2015 Commission
meeting minutes as submitted. Commissioner Wainwright seconded. Roll call. All
present in favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence / Public Input
Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist, shared a public comment that was
received via the online public comment portal on the City of Dubuque website.
Commissioner Caldwell moved to receive and file the correspondence from John
Ward regarding the FY17 Annual Action Plan. Commissioner Craddieth seconded. Roll
call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Old Business
None
New Business
Letter for Commissioner Paula Maloy
Chairperson Hinke distributed a letter thanking Sr. Paula Maloy for her years of service.
All Commission Members and staff signed letter.
FY2016 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment 3 — Public Hearing
Commissioner Baumhover moved to open the public hearing. Commissioner Caldwell
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Let the record show no public was present to speak before the Commission.
Haugen explained the amendment allocates $150,000 to Purchase Rehab Resale
housing activity and $139,194 to Microenterprise Assistance Program for economic
development activities.
Chairperson Hinke brought this item back to the table.
Commissioner Wainwright moved to approve the FY2016 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Amendment 3 (Exhibit A). Commissioner Craddieth seconded. Roll call. All present in
favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Baumhover moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner James
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
FY2017 CDBG Annual Action Plan — Public Hearing
Commissioner Caldwell moved to open the public hearing. Commissioner Craddieth
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Let the record show no public was present to speak before the Commission.
Chairperson Hinke brought this item back to the table.
Commissioner Craddieth stated there is a need for a Senior Center located in the
downtown area. Commissioner Caldwell agreed.
Commissioner Wainwright moved to recommend the FY2017 CDBG Annual Action Plan
to City Council with comments regarding the senior center. Commissioner Craddieth
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Craddieth moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Wainwright
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
International Property Maintenance Code
Haugen presented information on comparing the International Property Maintenance
Code (I PMC) to Dubuque's current modified Housing Quality Standards Housing Code.
The IPMC is a regularly updated code that is widely used, offers regular staff training,
and allows for inspector to inforce on the quality of workmanship and repair.
Commissioner Baumhover moved to recommend and accept the International Property
Maintenance Code. Commissioner James seconded. Roll call. Commissioner Caldwell-
nay, all others present in favor. Motion passed.
Purchase of Services Grant Committee — Select Members
Haugen explained that the Purchase of Services Grant provides funding for local not for
profit organizations working to meet the City's goals and priorities established by the
City Council. Members of the Purchase of Service Grant Committee will meet to score,
rank, and make funding recommendations for qualifying applicants for the FY 2017
budget. Commissioners Craddieth and James volunteered.
Set Next Meeting Date
February's CDAC meeting is currently scheduled as an open meeting February 17,
2016. The Commission is invited to attend a dinner and the Housing Budget
Presentation. If it is decided there is business that needs to be addressed, a second
meeting will be scheduled on February 24, 2016. Haugen will contact the commission
regarding this decision.
Reports
Housing Commission Report
Commissioner Baumhover reported no updates as the Housing Commission did not
meet during December 2015.
Neighborhood Development
Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Specialist, was not present to provide a report.
Housing & Community Development Reports
Haugen and Kris Neyen, Rehabilitation Programs Supervisor went over the reports that
were distributed in the packets prior to the meeting.
Information Sharing
Housing Budget Presentation is February 17, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Caldwell moved to adjourn. Commissioner Baumhover seconded. Motion passed by
voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Minutes taken y:
Sarah Bennet
Recording Secretary
Res otf . y-su mitte y:
Alvin Nash
Department Director