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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