Minutes_Community Development Advisory Commission 4 20 16 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
UNAPPROVED MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, April 20, 2016
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
350 W. 6t" 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 Janice Craddieth Tom Wainwright
Rob Blok II Michelle Hinke Julie Woodyard
Dean Boles Rev. Lindsay James
Commissioners Absent: Theresa Caldwell
Staff Present: Erica Haugen Jerelyn O'Connor
Kris Neyen Sarah Bennett
Public Present: John Hessler Joseph Noll
Kaitlin Kellogg
Oath of Office
Dean Boles- Dean Boles read the Oath of Office.
Julie Woodyard- Julie Woodyard read the Oath of Office.
Certification of Minutes
Commissioner Wainwright moved to approve the March 16, 2016 Commission meeting
minutes as submitted. Commissioner Baumhover seconded. Roll call. Commissioner
Woodyard-abstained, all others present in favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence / Public Input
None
Old Business
None
New Business
Neighborhood Grants
Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist, extended the availability of
the Large Neighborhood Grant Program. Since the extension of the Grant Program
(3/17-4/11) one additional application was received. O'Connor introduced to the
Commission John Noll, President of the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Noll
introduced the association's proposal which would provide $5,000 in additional funding
for the 2016 St. Mark's Youth Enrichment Summer Heroes Academy. Noll then
explained partnering with St. Mark's would have a positive impact on the Downtown
Neighborhood since they predominantly serve children living within their neighborhood.
Noll introduced Kaitlin Kellogg from St. Mark's, and John Hessler, from St. Luke's
United Methodist Church. They explained the partnership the three organizations were
providing for students through this program.
The Downtown Neighborhood Association
- Requested $5,000 for the St. Mark's Summer Hero Academy
o Funds will be used to serve 150 area students in a 7 week program. This
program will provide fun and engaging activities related to literacy, STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math & Music), Character
building, and Health & Wellness.
o St. Luke's United Methodist Church congregation will be volunteering to
work with students for one on one reading opportunities.
Commissioner Baumhover moved to approve the Large Neighborhood Grant to St.
Marks for the Summer Heroes Academy. Commissioner Craddieth seconded. Roll call.
All present in favor. Motion passed.
Input for City Council Goal Setting Session
Erica Haugen Community Development Specialist, provided information regarding the
City Council Goal Setting Session. The City is seeking input in six areas: Economic
Development, Health, Human Services, Housing, Transportation, and Safety. Haugen
explained that the comments gathered from each of these topics will be used to provide
input on the City Council Goals and Priorities for the next year/year and a half of
planning. She provided information on how to access the topic feedback surveys and
how to submit them through the City's website. The Commission provided input on the
topic of Housing during the meeting. Some remarks included a need to keep the trash
problem under control, satisfaction with removing/rehabilitating vacant and blighted
building and creating better relationships between landlords and tenants. Survey
responses and notes from the Commission's discussion were forwarded to the
Community Engagement Coordinator at the Human Rights Department. All public input
will be analyzed, presented to staff, City Manager, and City Council
FY2016 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment 4— Public Hearing
Commissioner Woodyard moved to open the public hearing. Commissioner Blok
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Haugen explained the amendment allocates $2,400 to improve the lighting in Pinard
Park. The park is located in a low/moderate income area and is eligible for CDBG
funding.
Let the record show no public was present to speak before the Commission.
Commissioner Baumhover moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Blok
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Chairperson Hinke brought this item back to the table for discussion.
Commissioner Woodyard moved to approve the FY2016 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Amendment 4. Commissioner Baumhover seconded. Roll call. All present in favor.
Motion passed.
FY2017 CDBG Annual Action Plan — Public Hearing
Commissioner Blok moved to open the public hearing. Commissioner Craddieth
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Haugen provided the Commission a summary of the Annual Action Plan, and a
narrative expanding on the year two activities of the Five Year Consolidated Plan.
Let the record show no public was present to speak before the Commission.
Commissioner James moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Craddieth
seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Chairperson Hinke brought this item back to the table for discussion.
Commissioner Blok moved to approve the FY2017 CDBG Annual Action Plan.
Commissioner Craddieth seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Reports
Housing Commission Report
Commissioner Baumhover reported that the majority of the March Housing Commission
meeting was spent discussing the formation of the Resilient Community Advisory
Commission. .
Neighborhood Development Reports
O'Connor provided information on various neighborhood association cleanup days. She
also shared updates on the Washington Neighborhood Community Garden's Open
House. The garden has had many updates including an addition of a pergola, and
improved community engagement within the neighborhood.
Housing & Community Development Reports
Kris Neyen, Rehabilitation Programs Supervisor, provided information on the
Community Days of Caring project that housing staff would be working on. She also
updated the Commission on current projects and future properties that would be for
sale.
Information Sharing
Commission Woodyard provide information regarding the Crescent Community Health
Center Health Fair on May 26, 2016 at Steeple Square.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Craddieth moved to adjourn. Commissioner Baumhover seconded. Motion passed by
voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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