Minutes Comm. Develop 3 14 02MINUTES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
March 14, 2002
7:00 p.m.
St. Mark Community Center
1201 Locust Street ! Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Chairperson Pregler called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. following staff assurance
of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present:
Walt Pregler
Sr. Paula Maloy
Harry Neustadt
DiCk Sullivan
Chuck Isenhart
Dan Shireman
Commissioners Absent:
Thomas Wainwright
Jim Giesen
Public Present:
Jeff Morton Mary Chapin-Tilton
Michael Coty Joe Ungs
Wayne Klosterman Andrea Shireman
Rita Brothers Gary Grimme
Kathy Mangrich
Ken Kringle
Ron Sheppard
Carrie Peppmeier
Dan Baumgartner
Staff Present:
David Harris
Aggie Kramer
Jean Noel Joleen Patterson
Jerelyn O'Connor
Review and Certification of Minutes of 14 February 2002 Meefin.q
Commissioner Neustadt moved to approve the 14 February 2002 minutes as submitted.
Commissioner Sullivan seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence I Public Input
None.
Old Business
Proposed Amendments to FY 2001 Annual Plan
Grand Opera House: Request for additional funding for handicap restroom.
Chris Chapin-Tilton, from the Grand Opera House and Jeff Morton, the project architect,
presented budget information in consideration of funding an additional $9,410 for their
handicapped-accessible restroom. The original estimate of $18,350.00 was prior to
architectural drawings that were developed and based upon a preliminary estimate by the
architect. According to Jeff Morton, the actual costs came in higher due to the original space
being enlarged to meet Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, labor costs being
approximately 15-20 percent higher than original due to Davis Bacon guidelines and material
costs coming in higher than original to match the quality of the material to be used in .the
lobby.
Commissioner Shireman moved to approve the additional funds. Commissioner Sullivan
seconded. Commissioner Neustadt requested the cost of the wall and floor tile be reduced
by approximately $4,800. He felt the costs for the higher quality marble flooring did not meet
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) standards. After further discussion the
Commission voted. Roll Call. Neustadt-nay, Isenhart-nay, Pregler-yea, Sullivan-nay,
Shireman-yea, Maloy-nay. Motion denied.
Commissioner Neustadt then moved to appreve the funding in the amount of $23,000, which
consisted of the total amended preposal of $27,740 minus the additional cost of
appreximately $4,800 for the flooring. Roll Call. Isenhart- nay. Ail others present in favor.
Motion passed.
National Community Development Week
Aggie informed the Commission of the National Community Development Week being held
April 1 threugh April 7, 2002. She asked the Commission for any ideas that would recognize
the community development pregram and the importance it serves to our community. David
asked Commissioner Pregler if he would present the Preclamation to the City Council.
Appreciative Inquiry Workshop Report'
David asked the Commission to share comments and/or ideas regarding the Appreciative
Inquiry Report from the workshop that was held in December. The purpose of the Workshop
was to get an assessment of efforts to impreve service and build relationships with our
housing and community development partnere. The Commission asked that this be breught
back to the next meeting.
New Business
Neighborhood Support Grents - Review and approve
Jerelyn O'Connor reviewed the six applications that were submitted for the Large
Neighborhood Grent Pregrem which were provided to each of the neighborhood
associations. The applications were reviewed based on funding priorities, involvement of the
neighborhood, impact of the project and budget. The grant review committee recommended
that the Downtown Neighborhood Council be funded for Annual Spring Clean-up in the
amount of $1,334, Valley View Neighborhood Association be funded for neighborhood
beautification/clean-up project in the amount of $2,900, Historic Bluffs Neighborhood
Association be funded for preliminary design services for an historic light project in the
amount of $5,000, Bluff Street Neighborhood Association be funded for preliminary design
services for an historic light project in the amount of $5,000. The North End Neighborhood
Association was also appreved for funds in the amount of $3,065 for their 'Spring into Spring
Conce~ celebration held in conjunction with dedication of the new Comiskey Park Building.
However, the committee recommended this the application be tabled until further details on
permits, budget and eligibility are obtained. Commissioner Isenhart moved to appreve the
applications. Commissioner Sullivan seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion
passed.
Information Sharin.cI
Update HUD monitoring visit March 5-7
David reported on the Community Development Block Grant audit that took place on Mamh
5-7. Overall the outcome was positive and preductive. Commissioner Pregler noted that he
was very enthused with the feedback that was received from the auditors. He also noted
how they were very impressed with the prempt and accurate service from staff in their
recordkeeping and cooperation. David added that the drawdown goal had also been
achieved.
Expansion of Downtown Urban Renewal District
Commissioner Pregler reviewed a report on the Amended Downtown Urban Renewal District
Plan. The proposed amendment would extend the boundaries from 9th Street to 14th Street,
with the same east-west boundaries as the existing district, being Central Avenue on the
east, and Locust street on the west. This expansion would assist the rehabilitation of the
former Walsh Store that has been proposed by Heartland Financial. Commissioner Isenhart
had concerns regarding the CDBG money that was budgeted for this project and requested
further information be presented at the next meeting. David agreed to contact Bill Baum,
Economic Development Director, to request his attendance at the next meeting.
Update on Commission Goals
Aggie distributed updated information on the progress being made on the Commission goals
that have occurred since last discussed. 1) Commissioner Dick Sullivan was appointed in
December, with his term expiring in February 2002. 2) cp2 funding was approved for
$111,000 for FY 03. 3) Application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development for
HOME funds for comprehensive program for rehabilitation of properties near "Five Points:
intersection in Dubuque North End. Commissioner Pregler commented that he along with
Commissioner Sullivan would like to see more playgrounds in the "Point" area and asked to
contact the Park and Recreation to find a way of establishing this and/or collaborating with
some of the schools for more playground space. Commissioner Shireman added he would
also like to see more playgrounds in the Washington Neighborhood Council area.
Update on Consolidated Plan Goals/Objectives/Implementation
Aggie distributed an outline form of the Consolidated Plan addressing the three themes in the
plan: Invest in Dubuque, We Need More Housing and Neighbors are Great Resources.
She explained the objectives, proposed outcomes and current results and asked the
Commission to respond to any concerns or additions. Commissioners requested this be
added to the April meeting agenda for further discussion.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Maloy
moved to adjourn. Commissioner Sullivan seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting
was adjourned at 8:40 p,m.
~-{~linutes taken by:
C/Jean Noel
Housing Secretary
.~espectfully submitted by:
David Harris
Director, Housing and Community Development Department