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CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MINUTES
7:00 P.M.
Monday, March 14, 2022
(ROLL CALL)
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Caldwell Police
Department Community Room with Vice-Chairman Porter presiding.
The URA Secretary called the roll. Present: Commissioner Porter, Commissioner Warwick, Commissioner Allgood,
Commissioner Doty, Commissioner Fultz, Commissioner Moore, and Commissioner Ramirez.
(CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION)
None.
(SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS)
None.
(PUBLIC COMMENTS)
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR [All Consent Calendar items are considered action items]
1) Approve minutes from the Urban Renewal Agency Regularly Scheduled Meeting held on February
14, 2022;
2) Approve Resolution approving the execution of an agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency
of the City of Caldwell and Beniton Construction for previously accepted floor system repairs at the
Nancolas Center;
3) Approve Resolution authorizing the City Engineer and the Public Works Director to let and award
informal bid for a trash and recycling compactor(s) enclosure to the responsive apparent low informal
bidder;
4) Approve and authorize execution of the No Default Certificates for the URA Bonds Series 2012
(Canyon County Administrative Building Project), Series 2016 (Caldwell School District No. 132
Improvements Project), and Series 2018 (Indian Creek Plaza Project);
5) Approve Resolution authorizing the write off of bad debt for the Arispe Housing Project Loan
Promissory Note for the amount remaining of $3,973.43;
6) Approve Resolution accepting the Warranty Deed for Wellco Land Company LLC property located
at 306 South Kimball Avenue;
7) Approve Resolution accepting the Warranty Deed and Quitclaim Deed from Arch -Con Development
Co., LLC and Donald P. Toolson and Kristi Toolson for property located at 510 Arthur Street.
MOVED by Warwick, SECONDED by Ramirez to approve the Consent Calendar as printed.
Roll call: Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Warwick, Ramirez, Allgood, Fultz, Moore, Porter, and Doty. Those
voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FROM STEVE JENKINS [FEBRUARY 2022])
Mr. Jenkins was not in attendance to present his report; however, Ms. Morales referenced the written report provided
by Mr. Jenkins.
In response to questions from Mr. Fultz, Ms. Morales, Economic Development Specialist, reported that there has
been ongoing inquiries and activity concerning the newly approved Caldwell North Urban Renewal Reallocation
Area.
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Current Projects
Miscellaneous Updates:
Working with Triple Dot Development on a large commercial/residential project on Karcher and Lake Ave. This
group is working to attract a large anchor tenant along with other smaller commercial users.
Project Zone 3: working with a large manufacturer seeking 30 + acres for a project. Th is group is looking at a
considerable investment. They are considering sites in east Caldwell and north Caldwell.
Working with large national developer with a significant tenant considering the Caldwell market. They are
reviewing some large sites in North Caldwell.
Project C: working on a large commercial/retail project along Highway 20/26.
North Caldwell land is moving quickly. Working with multiple developers that have expressed interest in the area.
Project Said: Working with a national developer that has a large project under contract in east Caldwell. They will
soon be bringing class A industrial space to the area.
Project Imagine: continue working closely with the site selectors and client on this project. We are getting closer to
a decision on this project.
Project NY: large commercial car wash interested in the Caldwell area. Working with the corporate team to f ind
suitable locations for their company. They are finalizing terms on a location for a new project.
Downtown Updates:
Continue working with prospects consider a hotel in Downtown Caldwell.
Olive &Vyne will be opening at a temporary location at 811 Main Street.
Project Outfit: signed an Letter of Interest for a building in downtown Caldwell. They are hoping to open as soon
as possible and will offer a unique retail clothing store to downtown Caldwell.
Project Lone Star: local Ada County restaurant group considering sites in Caldwell. Looking at sites on the plaza
for a future family-friendly restaurant site.
The Milled Olive (project Star) will be opening soon.
Project Battle: local outerwear group looking at opportunities to expand in Caldwell. Had a great site visit this month
and we are working through the details of their future plans.
Project Beard: outdoor clothing apparel company that has expressed interest in downtown Caldwell. I am discussing
a plan to carry their product line within our downtown core.
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FROM OFELIA MORALES [FEBRUARY 2022])
Ms. Morales provided updates concerning economic development within the downtown.
Downtown Updates:
Project Yellow: Local restaurant business out of Boise seeking to expand in Caldwell. They would bring food
offerings in our downtown that we are missing.
Project White: A retail thriving business out of Boise is seeking to open a location in downtown C aldwell and has
found a location. This business is unique in nature as we don’t have that type of business currently in downtown
Caldwell.
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Project Orange: A retail business seeking space in downtown Caldwell, has identified space and hopefully will open
soon.
Project Goat: A health service seeking space in downtown Caldwell, has identified a couple of locations.
Fielding calls from various service providers that want to offer alternative mode of transportation in downtown
Caldwell.
(UPDATE REPORT: TERMINATION OF LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR 510 ARTHUR (EASTERSEALS-
GOODWILL AND SENTINEL OFFENDER SERVICES, LLC)
Ms. Morales reported that letters have been provided to the two tenants located at 510 Arthur Street by the City
Attorney’s Office. The tenant have been given a termination date of May 31, 2022 to vacate the premises.
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-04 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
EXECUTION OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT WITH LPC WEST, INC FOR APPROXIMATELY 23 ACRES LOCATED
AT SKYWAY AND SMEED PARKWAY)
Mark Hilty, Agency Attorney at 1302 12th Avenue Road, Nampa, provided the staff report. He noted that the
developer does intend to move forward with the project at the site in accordance with the RFP submittal. They
have asked for flexibility concerning the design since the plan is to construct spec buildings. He outlined the
contents of the Purchase & Sale Agreement and the Restrictive Covenant. He noted that there is a ninety-day due
diligence period with closing transactions to follow within a thirty-day period. The Development Agreement will
be recorded after the closing.
The property is zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) and the allowed uses within the Development Agreement are consistent
with the RFP. The initial construction will commence with a building consisting of 210,000 square feet.
Construction will start within ten months of the effective date. They have the opportunity to deviate on the size up
to ten percent without Agency approval. Any additional deviation would require Agency approval. Phase II
includes a building of 210,000 square feel that will begin within 18 months from the effective date. A margin of
flexibility is also allowed within Phase II construction with up to ten percent deviation without prior approval from
the Urban Renewal Agency Board of Commissioners. He clarified that there is no limitation if the developer
chooses to increase the square footage of the buildings. This agreement was reached within negotiations.
In response to questions from Commissioner Fultz, Mr. Hilty reported that the Agency purchased the three-acre
parcel located to the south of the subject property and the parcel is now part of the entire project.
In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood, Mr. Hilty noted that all twenty-three (23) acres are contained
within the Development Agreement and referenced as the subject property. The Agreement addresses both Phase
I & Phase II. He emphasized that where the developer determines to place the buildings on the site is not specifically
controlled by the Development Agreement; but the placement must comply with the City’s building codes.
Trever Nicoll of LPC West, Inc. concurred with comments made by Mr. Hilty, noting that this is a large-scale
industrial project to enhance job creation within the community. Contact has been made with potential developers
regarding the proposed spec buildings. Flexibility is needed to accommodate possible design elements with the
clients. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to be involved with the project.
In response to questions from Commissioner Fultz, Mr. Nicoll reported that there would be two access points – one
off Smeed and the other off Skyway.
The Agency Clerk read the Resolution by title only into the record:
A RESOLUTION BY THE CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND RESTRICTIVE
COVENANT WITH LPC WEST, INC. FOR APPROXIMATELY 23 ACRES LOCATED AT SKYWAY AND
SMEED PARKWAY.
MOVED by Warwick, SECONDED by Allgood to approve Resolution No. 2022-04 as presented.
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Roll call: Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Warwick, Allgood, Fultz, Moore, Porter, Doty, and Ramirez. Those
voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-05 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AZTEC
DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT ARTHUR AND KIMBALL IN DOWNTOWN
CALDWELL)
Mark Hilty, Agency Attorney at 1302 12th Avenue Road, Nampa, provided the staff report. He outlined the contents
of the DDA with Aztec Development, noting that the proposed development is a mixed- used plan with restaurant
and patio space. As the project moves forward from the conceptual stage to the construction stage, more details will
be provided to the URA Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Hilty continued by stating that the developer has expressed a desire to commit to the design as provided within
the RFP; however, research is underway about potentially expanding the project by adding another story to the
building. Any redesign would be brought back to the URA Board of Commissioners for their review. Phase I
would start in October 2022 and Phase II would follow in 6 months after the completion of Phase I.
Ken Sangha of Aztec Development at 1307 West Fort Street, Boise, concurred with statements from Mr. Hilty. He
clarified that Phase I would be a restaurant/bar with the possibility of constructing residential units in Phase II.
In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood, Mr. Sangha stated that a manager would be assigned for
overseeing the restaurant operations. Management of the residential development would potentially be overseen
by his firm. He has been in conversation with the owner of the neighboring lot, Carl Bauman. They are currently
in negotiations for the purchase of the site. He noted that they are considering studio apartments at the site. Both
phases would need to be completed before the complex would be occupied. He noted that they are looking at the
possibility of underground and surface parking for the residents, which would require acquisition of the n eighboring
lot.
In response to questions from Commissioner Fultz, he reported that the project is not contingent on obtaining the
neighboring lot.
Commissioner Allgood expressed his concern with the lack of dedicated parking for a residential housing
development located in the downtown.
Mr. Hilty reported that the RFP does not address specifics concerning parking for the site. The parking statement
included within the RFP was in a narrative format.
Ms. Warwick reported that there is a paid parking area located across fro m the site on Arthur Street, which would
qualify as a urban form of off-site parking.
Commissioner Moore reported that he lived in one of the apartments at the location before that building was
destroyed by fire in the 1990’s.
Commissioner Porter read the resolution by title only into the record:
A RESOLUTION BY THE CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A DEVELOPMENT AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT WITH AZTEC DEVELOPMENT, INC. AN
IDAHO CORPORATION FOR THE SITE LOCATED AT KIMBALL AND ARTHUR IN DOWNTOWN
CALDWELL.
MOVED by Warwick SECONDED by Ramirez to approve Resolution No. 2022-05 as presented.
Roll call: Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Warwick, Ramirez, Allgood, Fultz, Moore, Porter, and Doty. Those
voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
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NEW BUSINESS
(ACTION ITEM: PRESENTATION BY THE URA TREASURER OF THE FY-2021 CALDWELL EAST
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY AUDIT AND CONSIDER ITS ACCEPTANCE)
Carol Mitchell, URA Treasurer, provided the staff report. She outlined the contents of the URA Audit Repor t and
recommended its approval.
In response to questions from Commissioner Ramirez, Ms. Mitchell noted that the annual audit is an Idaho Code
requirement for all urban renewal agencies.
MOVED by Ramirez, SECONDED by Allgood to accept the Audit Report as presented.
Roll call: Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Ramirez, Warwick, Allgood, Fultz, Moore, Porter, and Doty. Those
voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
ANNUAL ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021)
Carol Mitchell, URA Treasurer, provided the staff report. She noted that the Activities Report was approved by the
Caldwell City Council at the meeting held on February 22, 2022. She outlined the projects completed by the
Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency in 2022:
In anticipation of other manufacturing leads, the Agency purchased an 8.2 -acre parcel located on Linden and
KCID Road. In January 2021, Ideal Demolition Services purchased the property for construction of their
corporate headquarters and three smaller leasable industrial flex buildings. Construction is scheduled to begin
in the second quarter of 2022.
The Agency underwent a Request for Proposal process for 1.21 acres in downtown Caldwell for future
development. The Agency has established a development agreement with a regionally based development
group, DeChase Miksis. It is an anticipated multi-use development at the site that will blend commercial/retail
and residential in phase one and a hotel in phase two. In December 2021, a groundbreaking was held and
construction efforts will launch in the first quarter of 2022.
As of March 31, 2021, The Agency had closed out its façade and fire sprinkler incentive program for buildings
fronting the plaza. The façade and fire sprinkler incentive program has provided property owners financial
resources to beautify their building and showcase a revitalized downtown.
The Agency worked closely with several developers in growing the commercial and industrial base within the
UR District. Developer Ball Ventures Ahlquist purchased 114 acres at the corner of Highway 20/26 and Smeed
Pkwy (North Ranch Business Park). The URA assisted in providing funding for needed infrastructure to the
site. Vision for the site is a mix of commercial/retail and light industrial. Construction has commenced for a
small industrial building in the area and a subsequent groundbreaking for a 304,000 square foot industrial
speculation building broke ground in December 2021.
During the months of June and July 2021, The Agency constructed a new restroom in Griffiths Park in an effort
to enhance amenities in that area.
The Agency participated with Trilogy Development, owner of 35-acre piece of property along Highway 20/26
and Aviation Way. The URA provided funding assistance at this location to relocate the “A” drain on the
property in order to produce an unencumbered site for future commercial and industrial development .
The Agency has participated in the Ustick Road Bridge Widening project, which will add additional lanes to
the Ustick Bridge Overpass. This improvement will aid in easing traffic in a busy and fast growing area of the
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City. The Agency allotted up to $4.7 million to work with the Idaho Transportation Department on the I -84
widening project.
In 2020, the Agency purchased a 0.21-acre parcel with a small concrete building and an adjacent 0.28-acre
parcel on Main Street and 6th Avenue in downtown Caldwell. These two combined parcels created an
opportunity for re-development at this location and a Request for Proposal was created to procure a developer
for the project. The Agency created a Request for Proposal for the site and awarded the project to The Godsill
Company (TGC). In early 2022, the UR District will demolish the existing concrete building to enable new
construction to occur at the site. TGC is planning on constructing a two -story restaurant and three retail facilities
at that location in the second quarter of 2022.
The Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency recently received from the City of Caldwell a piece of property located
in downtown at the corner of Kimball and Arthur Street. The site, the former loca tion of Mr. C’s Carpet,
included a vacant lot and a small concrete building which was demolished in June 2020 to prepare the site for
development. The Agency created a Request for Proposal for the site and awarded the project to developer Ken
Sangha with Aztec Development in 2021. Construction will soon take place for a mixed -use urban project at
that location.
In September 2019, the Agency previously sold approximately 20 acres to McCain Foods USA to construct a
state-of-the-art food processing facility. McCain also purchased an additional 3 acres near the site to
accommodate their project. In October 2021, due to the unforeseen pandemic that has hindered the food-service
economy, McCain Foods withdrew from this project and purchased the property back with an additional three
acres. Thus, the Agency underwent a Request for Proposal to attract a different user on the site. The Lincoln
Property Company based in Dallas, TX was awarded the Request for Proposal in December 2021. In 2022,
they plan to construct two industrial speculation buildings totaling 445,725 square feet.
The Agency has finalized a Request for Proposal for a downtown site at 215 and 217 S. Kimball Avenue. The
Request for Proposal closed on December 31, 2021 and was subsequently awarded to Olive and Vyne and 2C
Family Brewing. The Agency anticipates a two -story urban development project at this location with
construction expected to launch in the third quarter of 2022.
On December 20, 2021, Caldwell’s City Council approved a plan to create a n 895-acre Revenue Allocation
Area in North Caldwell.
MOVED by Warwick, SECONDED by Fultz to close the public hearing..
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-06 ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021 OF THE CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY)
MOVED by Warwick, SECONDED by Warwick to approve the Resolution No. 2022-06 as presented.
Roll call: Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Warwick, Allgood, Fultz, Ramirez, Moore, Porter, and Doty. Those
voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE INVOICES FOR PAYMENT AS PRESENTED
BY THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY TREASURER)
VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
City of Caldwell – Economic Development $18,000.00 March Economic Development
Contributions
Hamilton, Michaelson & Hilty $6,500.00 February Attorney Services
Canyon County $10,000.00 Fair Expo Site Improvements
ICRMP $10,645.00 FY22 Annual Insurance Premium
City of Caldwell – BID $935.29 FY22BID Payments 516 Main St.
Zions Bank Corp. Trust $9,500.00 Annual Trustee Fee/Bonds
TOTAL $55,580.29 `
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Carol Mitchell, URA Treasurer at 411 Blaine Street, presented the monthly invoices for payment.
MOVED by Warwick, SECONDED by Allgood to approve the invoices for payment as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER INVOICES FOR RATIFICATION FROM THE URA TREASURER)
VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
Pioneer Title Company $1,462,691.92 Purchase of 510 Arthur St.
Parcel #R04654000
Carol Mitchell, URA Treasurer at 411 Blaine Street, requested ratification of the invoice from Pioneer Title.
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Ramirez to approve the ratification as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM: TREASURER’S REPORT)
MONTHLY CASH RECONCILIATION REPORTS;
Carol Mitchell, URA Treasurer at 411 Blaine Street, presented the Monthly Cash Reconciliation Report and
recommended its approval:
Banner Bank TOTAL $12,357,594.65
LGIP $ 116,676.70
Banner Bank, CD $ 250,380.49
Banner Bank Operating Account $11,990,537.46
Restricted TOTAL $11,990,537.46
Restricted – Other Tax Districts $10,974,533.89
Restricted – Caldwell $ (55,745.35)
Restricted – URA TVCC $ 731,088.69
Restricted – URA Job Creation $ 340,660.23
In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood, Ms. Mitchell reported that the restricted funds are being tracked
internally by staff. This system will not continue with the newly approved CNURA re-allocation area.
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Warwick to approve the cash reconciliation report as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(BUDGET MEETING CALENDAR DATES)
Ms. Mitchell provided the following schedule regarding the upcoming workshop and public hearing dates:
URA Budget Workshop: Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
URA Meeting to request a public hearing for the URA Budget FY -2023: July 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
URA Meeting the consider adoption of the annual budget: August 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
(LGIP ACCOUNT)
Ms. Mitchell reported that the LGIP account would be moved to assist with current projects. The restricted revenue
from TVCC will be used for URA operational funding staring in FY-2024 in conjunction with the sunset period of the
CEURA area.
In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood, no funds from the CEURA area are allowed to transfer to the
newly approved CNURA area.
Commissioner Fultz inquired about using the TVCC revenue funds to continue with the City’s support of the Caldwell
Economic Development Department. Ms. Mitchell reported that the Economic Development Department is currently
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funded through the FY-2023 City budget. City Council will made the final determination on the use of allocated funding
from the CNURA area. She stated her preference was to hold the funds for URA operational expenses, as necessary.
In response to questions from Commissioner Moore, Ms. Mitchell reported that mandated operational expenses include
an annual audit, insurance coverage through ICRMP, and legal counsel fees.
(ATTORNEY’S REPORT)
a) Update: RFP - 516 Main Street (Disposition & Development Agreement)
Mr. Hilty reported that needed documents would be brought forward at the April URA meeting for
consideration by the commissioners. The developer’s attorney was not able to attend tonight’s meeting to
provide an update report.
b) Update: RFP for 215 & 217 Kimball Properties (Disposition & Development Agreement)
Mr. Hilty reported that the appropriate documents would be brought forward as soon as possible. Legal
counsel for the developer is working to provide details of the project.
c) Update Report: Creekside Development
Mr. Hilty reported that he is working with the developer concerning needed documents. The Letter of
Intent/Shared Parking Agreement and No Build Easement documents are being considered by City Council
at their upcoming meeting on March 21, 2022. The lot consolidation process is underway with the developer
and City staff. The target for closing transactions to take place is on April 1, 2022. A URA special meeting
may be necessary for approval of the Development & Disposition Agreement.
Discussion followed concerning the sixty on-site parking spaces and the need for an additional 130 spaces as
outlined within the parking agreement.
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(COMMISSIONER REPORTS)
None.
(VICE-CHAIRMAN REPORT)
None.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Warwick, SECONDED by Allgood to adjourn at 8:16 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
Approved as written this 11th day of April, 2022.
____________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________
Commissioner Porter Debbie Geyer, URA Secretary
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Commissioner Warwick
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Commissioner Allgood
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Commissioner Ramirez