HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-04 City Council Minutes - WorkshopCITY OF CALDWELL
PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION
MEETING LOCATION
Caldwell City Hall
205 South 61h Avenue
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CALOWELL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WORKSHOP SESSION
November 4, 2024
5:115 p.m.
• REPORT: CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT ALLOCATION MODEL
• REPORT: RESULTS OF THE 2021/2022 REVENUE AUDIT.
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CAL�ELL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
(City Hall Council Chambers Room #100)
November 4, 2024
6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION OFFERED BY LT. AMY LEWIS OF THE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
tOLL CALL.
:ONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION.
aPEC1AL PRESENTATIONS.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION.
CONSENT CALENDAR: [ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS ARE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMS]
I. The Caldwell City Council dispenses with the three 3 reading rule of Idaho Code §50-902 for all
ordinances.
2. Approve minutes for the Regularly Scheduled Caldwell City Council meeting held on October 21, 2024; the
Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission meetings held on September I I & September 25, 2024; the Golf
Board meeting held on August 21, 2024; and the Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting held on August 21,
2024;
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3. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Chestnut Heights 42 Final Plat (SUB24-000004);
4. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Soterra # I Final Plat (SFP24-000014);
5. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Adam's Ridge #8 Final Plat (SFP24-000015);
6. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Topaz Ranch West #2 Final Plat (SFP24-000017);
7. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Chestnut Heights South Final Plat (SUB24-000010);
8. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of Self-Contrained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment in
the amount of $83,800 for use the Caldwell Fire Department as accommodated within the FY-2025 budget;
9. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of tables and chairs in the amount of $68,400 from the Caldwell
Community Civic Building Association for use at the O'Connor Field House as accommodated within the FY-
2025 budget;
10. Approve Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Jacobsen HR800 Mower in the amount of $116,597.00 for
use by the Parks Department as accommodated within the FY-2025 budget;
11. Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Agreement with Valley Regional Transit (VRT)
for the public transportation financial contribution in the amount of $345,000 as accommodated within the FY-
2025 budget;
12. Approve request for the appointment of Brandon Sweeney to the Caldwell Executive Airport Advisory
Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2026;
13. Approve Resolution authorizing the payment of $392,961.94 for the 2024 Pioneer Irrigation Annual Assessment
for acres annexed into the Caldwell Municipal Irrigation District as accommodated within the FY-2025 budget;
14. Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Caldwell BMX for use of the BMX Track
located at Pipe Dream Park under direction of the Recreation Department for FY-2025;
15. Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Dorian Studio under direction of the
Recreation Department for FY-2025;
16. Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Inferno Soccer Club for use of Brothers
Park under direction of the Recreation Department for FY-2025;
17. Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Caldwell Youth Baseball Association for
use of the City of Caldwell ball fields under direction of the Recreation Department for FY-2025;
18. Approve request from Walmart, Inc. for an Alcohol Beverage License (Beer & Wine) at the Walmart Fuel
Station #2780 at the location of 5118 Cleveland Boulevard;
19. Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of a Use Authorization Agreement with U.S. Department of
Interior - Bureau of Reclamation for the purpose of encroaching upon the Deerflat Caldwell Canal easement
associated with the construction of new sanitary sewer and domestic water main lines;
20. Approve Resolution accepting the Dedication of sewer, water, pressure irrigation, storm drain, and street light
facilities from Hayden Homes of Idaho for the Shadow Glen Subdivision, Phase No. 4;
21, Approve Resolution accepting the Dedication of sewer, water, pressure irrigation, storm drain, and street light
facilities from Hubble Homes for the Adams Ridge Subdivision, Phase No. 7;
22. Approve Resolution accepting the Dedication of water and one street light from Gini, LLC for the Faith Landing
Apartments located at 308 and 310 Isaiah Way;
23, Approve Resolution accepting a temporary Utility Easement from Challenger Development, Inc. for the Guches
Subdivision, Phase No. 3;
24, Approve Resolution accepting a Quitclaim Deed from Justin Parker for future right-of-way development along
Homedale Road;
25. Approve Resolution accepting a Permanent Utility Easement from Brookfield Holdings Hayen II, LLC for
sanitary sewer mainline across a portion of their property;
26. Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of a Utility License Agreement (No. 44-2024) with Pioneer
Irrigation for construction and maintenance of two domestic water lines with a Pioneer Irrigation easement;
27. Approve Resolution accepting the Dedication of water from RDL Concepts, Inc. for the RDL Development
located at 39902 Muller Drive (Parcel #352761 1000).
OLD BUSINESS: ]ALL OLD BUSINESS ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMS]
1. (Continued from October 7 and October 21, 2024) Consider adopting the Schedule of Fees for services
provided and regulatory charges for the Golf Department (Resolution No. 357-24); )Public comments will be
accepted)
NEW BUSINESS: (ALL NEW BUSINESS ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMSi
I. Public Hearing (Quasi -Judicial): Case Number SUB24-000029, DEV24-000003: The applicant, Becky
Yzaguirre, on behalf of Seddie Caldwell 11, LLC, is requesting preliminary plat approval for a single-family
residential subdivision with a density of 2.70 dwelling units per acre contingent on a development agreement
modification removing the subject parcel from DA-06-10. The development, known as Tuscan Ridge, is
proposed to include 212 single-family lots and 38 common lots with a total of 16.27 or 20.7 percent open
space, with 9.21 acres or 1 1.7% of qualified open space. The minimum lot size is 7,929 SF, with an average
lot size of 8,848 SF and a maximum lot size of 15,563 SF. The proposed site is addressed as 0 Indiana Avenue
(R3298101000) and is located on the southeast corner of Orchard Avenue and Indiana Avenue in Caldwell,
Idaho. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the applications at their October 9,
2024, public hearing.
2. Public Hearing. (Quasi -Judicial): Case No. DEV24-000005: The applicant, Jeff Fairchild, on behalf of
North 44 Idaho LLC, is requesting a modification to the original development agreement for West Haven
Development, recorded under Instrument # 2023-030892 on 9.'22r2023. The original development agreement
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stipulated that the project would be a 55+ mixed -use community with 221 residential lots and 2 commercial
lots, along with an assisted living facility. The applicant is requesting flexibility to address market demands
by proposing a modification to language within the development agreement to make the 55+ requirement an
option instead of a requirement. West Haven development is located is located on the southwest corner of
Karcher Road and S. Florida Avenue in Caldwell, Idaho.
3. Public Hearing: (Legislative): Caldwell Event Center District Sub -Area Plan: The City of Caldwell is
requesting approval to adopt the Caldwell Event Center District Sub -Area Plan. The plan establishes a vision
and provides concept drawings and recommendations to help guide future development and redevelopment
decisions both publicly and privately owned parcels. The sub -area plan focus area is located on approximately
116 acres and generally bounded by Stock Trail Road to the Northeast, E Linden Street to the South, Cleveland
Blvd to the southwest (from E Linden Street to where it intersects Blaine Street), and S 21 St Avenue to the
northwest. Parcels with the Event Center District area are currently zoned C-2 and C-3. The Planning &
Zoning Commissioner recommended approval of the of the sub -area plan at their October 9, 2024, public
hearing.
4. Consider Bill No. 75 (Ordinance No. 3636) amending Chapter 7, Article 13, Section 07-13-03 pertaining to
public noise and exceptions thereto, with a request to move for its passage by title only.
5. Consider the acceptance of the Letter of Intent from Colliers on behalf of KSA Investments, LLC for
development of property owned by the City of Caldwell located at 104 North 2 1 " Avenue including a 50-year
lease with the intention of constructing a hotel at the site. [Public comments will be accepted]
6. Consider Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the hiring grant issued by the Office of the Community
Policing Services (COPS)) in the amount of $500,000 as requested by the Caldwell Police Department.
7. Consider Resolution authorizing the transfer of city -owned property known as 205 Belmont from the Fire
Impact Fund to the Water Department and transfer funding from the Water Department to the Fire Impact Fund
in the amount of $543,469.25.
8. Approve Resolution accepting the request from Advocates Against Family Violence (AAFV) for issuance of
$50,000 from Opioid Settlement Funding.
9. Consider Bill No. 78 (Ordinance No. 3639) to annex the Canyon Village Apartments into the Caldwell
Municipal Irrigation District with a request to approve by title only.
10. Finance Report acceptance by Caldwell City Council.
COMMENTS:
I. Council Comments.
2. Mayor's Comments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 74-206, Section (1)0) for the purpose of considering labor contract
matters authorized under section 67-2345A [74-206A] (a) and (b).
ADJOURNMENT.
November 7, 2024: Joint Workshop with Caldwell City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission at
6:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed Comprehensive Plan in the City Council Chambers located at Caldwell Cily
Hall, 205 South 6" Avenue.
November 18, 2024: Next Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers
located at Caldwell City Hall, 205 South 61' Avenue.
Any person needing special accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at
#455-4656 prior to the meeting. The entire agenda packet and minutes y be viewed on the City of Caldwell's website.
Cualquier persona que necesita arreglos especiales pars participar en la reuni6n debe comunicarse con el Secretario de
la Ciudad a] # 455-4656 antes de la reuni6n.
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CITY OF CALDWELL
PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION
MEETING LOCATION
Caldwell City Hall
205 South 6" Avenue
We invite interested parties to participate in public hearings either electronically or in person. If you have a cough,
fever, or are not feeling well, please contact the City Clerk's Office or Planning & Zoning Department (land -use public
hearings) to arrange participation remotely. The City of Caldwell follows the CDC guidelines to allow for distancing
in the public meeting area and provide masks/hand sanitizer on site.
Virtual Partici ation Option: Register in advance to provide public comments electronically or by telephone. During
the registration process, you will be asked what item on the agenda you wish to speak about. Please use the case
number as listed within the written notice.
On-line registration must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Click on the "public meetings"
button on the center of the page, After registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing information
about joining the virtual meeting. REGISTER AT: httys://www.citvofealdwell.ora
Written comments must be received at least eight (8) days in advance of the meeting to the Planning & Zoning
Department at P&Z(@ci ofcaldwell.ore to be included within the staff report. All comments received after the staff
report has been transmitted will be included in the case file and provided as late exhibits at the appropriate public
hearing.
CAt�!
CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
MINUTES
November 4, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Mayor Wagoner opened the workshop at 5:00 pm at the Caldwell City Hall in the Council: Chambers.
Present: Doty, Dittenber, Allgood, Williams. Stadick, and Register.
1) REPORT: CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT ALLOCATIONS MODEL
Deputy Chief Sopoaga introduced Amy Harig, PhD, nothing that Ms. Harig drafted the Caldwell Police Department
Patrol Staffing Analysis.
Ms. Harig provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the compiled statistics. She reviewed four categories of
information for the Police Allocation Model with total number of officers required to deliver patrol and traffic services
in Caldwell based on: 1) workload requirements; 2) performance objectives; 3) personnel policies; and 4) roadway
characteristics.
Ms. Harig reported that without additional staff, Caldwell Police Department likely will have:
• Continued high use of comp and overtime
Not just among patrol and traffic teams but specialty teams if they cover patrol shifts
• Less uncommitted patrol time and officer accessibility
Can result in longer response ties and/or inability to respond to low priority calls
• Reduced proactive policing contacts
Discussion followed regarding House Bill 389 approved by the Idaho Legislature and its effect on staffing the police
department.
2) REPORT: RESULTS OF THE 2021.2022 REVENUE AUDIT
City Treasurer, Rachelle Castleberry, reported on the outcome of the 2021-2023 Revenue Audit as prepared by Eide
Bailly.
She presented a PowerPoint presentation outing the results of the audit to include data collection, fee revenues,
examining the transaction for each fiscal year to determined conformity with the City's adopted fee schedules. Ms.
Castleberry summarized the findings concerning departmental fees, including the Park Improvement Impact Fees, She
explained that the Park Impact Fees, which were not correctly collected due to an incorrect rate being applied to permit
numbers.
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Conclusions within the audit by Eide Bailly:
It is recommended that tighter controls be placed around the adjustments and/or refunds of building permits or order
to reduce the variances. Performing monthly reconciliations between Citizen Serve and Springbrook may produce
more accurate and timely records and reduce the occurrence and impact of differences between the two systems.
However, our analysis concluded that the appropriate controls and approvals were in place over the adjustments
and/or refunds. Thus, we also recommend that the City consider the cost benefit of this exercise before undertaking
it.
I) Manual calculation of fees be automated to the extent possible to mitigate the risk of manual calculation errors
and so that a double-check can be performed to ensure fees are charged correctly and in compliance with the
approved Council ordinance.
2) An additional layer ofreview at periodic intervals in order to identify and correct errors in a timely manner.
3) Tighter controls be placed around certain departmental fees and monthly reconciliations be prepared to reduce
the occurrence and impact to differences between applicable systems.
The workshop finished at 5:48 p.m.
CA��LL
CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
MINUTES
Novem ber 4, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Mayor Wagoner opened the meeting at 6:00 pm at the Caldwell City Hall in the Council Chambers. Lt. Amy Lewis of the
Salvation Army Church provided the invocation and Mayor Wagoner led those in the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
The City Clerk called the role: Doty, Stadick, Register, Williams, Allgood, and Williams.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
None.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Jim Hollis, 1722 Carol Avenue identified areas of concern regarding the City's expenditures and concluded by asking
for Mayor Wagoner's resignation.
Dave Moore, 711 East Denver, reported that Judy Subia recently passed away. He expressed his appreciation for her
friendship and her support of other local businesses.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Lindsey McConnell -Soong. Health Equity Director Program Manager of the University of Idaho Extension Program
provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Senior Farmers Market Produce Program. She reported on the
voucher program organized by the Caldwell Health Coalition for the farmer's market. The program was for a period
of 12 weeks for a total of 91 seniors returning each week. There was a participation of 25% of seniors age 75+ years,
14% Hispanic, and 68% Caldwell residents. She noted that other community leaders have contacted her about
duplicating a similar program. A partnership with Master Gardeners was available to the program this year. She
expressed her appreciation for the support of the City of Caldwell for the program.
Councilor Stadick recommended that Ms. McConnell -Soong contact the Idaho Potato Association for involvement in
the Senior Farmers Market Produce Program.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS:
Mayor Wagoner announced that New Business Item #5 would be removed from tonight's agenda as requested by
staff.
(CONSIDER THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE LETTER OF INTENT FROM COLLIERS ON BEHALF OF KSA
INVESTMENTS. LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL
LOCATED AT 104 NORTH 215T AVENUE INCLUDING A 50-YEAR LEASE WITH THE INTENTION OF
CONSTRUCTING A HOTEL AT THE SITE)
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A concerned citizen in attendance recommended that any public meeting, for the hotel proposal, be well noticed for the
public's attendance. She suggested that the electronic reader board located at the Caldwell Event Center be used to
inform the public about the date of the public meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR: JALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS ARE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMS1
I.
The Caldwell City Council dispenses with the three (3) reading rule of Idaho Code §50-902 for all
2.
ordinances.
Approve minutes for the Regularly Scheduled Caldwell City Council meeting held on October 21, 2024; the
Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission meetings held on September I 1 & September 25, 2024; the Golf
Board meeting held on August 21, 2024; and the Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting held on August
21, 2024;
3.
Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Chestnut Heights #2 Final Plat (SUB24-000004);
4.
Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Soterra #1 Final Plat (SFP24-000014);
5.
Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Adam's Ridge 48 Final Plat (SFP24-000015);
6.
Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Topaz Ranch West #2 Final Plat (SFP24-000017);
7.
Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Chestnut Heights South Final Plat (SUB24-
000010);
8.
Approve Resolution No. 390-24 authorizing the purchase of Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
equipment in the amount of $83,800 for use the Caldwell Fire Department as accommodated within the FY-
2025 budget;
9.
Approve Resolution No. 391-24 authorizing the purchase of tables and chairs in the amount of $68,400 from
the Caldwell Community Civic Building Association for use at the O'Connor Field House as accommodated
within the FY-2025 budget;
10.
Approve Resolution No. 392-24 authorizing the purchase of a Jacobsen HR800 Mower in the amount of
$1 16,597.00 for use by the Parks Department as accommodated within the FY-2025 budget;
11.
Approve Resolution No. 393-24 authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Agreement with Valley Regional
Transit (VRT) for the public transportation financial contribution in the amount of $345,000 as accommodated
within the FY-2025 budget;
12.
Approve request for the appointment of Brandon Sweeney to the Caldwell Executive Airport Advisory
Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2026;
13.
Approve Resolution No. 394-24 authorizing the payment of S392,961.94 for the 2024 Pioneer Irrigation
Annual Assessment for acres annexed into the Caldwell Municipal Irrigation District as accommodated within
the FY-2025 budget;
14.
Approve Resolution No. 395-24 authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Caldwell BMX for use of
j
the BMX Track located at Pipe Dream Park under direction of the Recreation Department for FY-2025;
15.
Approve Resolution No. 396-24 authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Dorian Studio under direction
of the Recreation Department for FY-2025;
16.
Approve Resolution No. 397-24 authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Inferno Soccer Club for use
of Brothers Park under direction of the Recreation Department for FY-2025;
17.
Approve Resolution No. 398-24 authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Caldwell Youth Baseball
Association for use of the City of Caldwell ball fields under direction of the Recreation Department for FY-
2025;
18.
Approve request from Walmart, Inc. for an Alcohol Beverage License (Beer & Wine) at the Walmart Fuel
Station #2780 at the location of 5118 Cleveland Boulevard;
19.
Approve Resolution No. 399-24 authorizing the execution of a Use Authorization Agreement with U.S.
Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation for the purpose of encroaching upon the Deerflat Caldwell
Canal easement associated with the construction of new sanitary sewer and domestic water main lines;
20.
Approve Resolution No. 400-24 accepting the Dedication of sewer, water, pressure irrigation, storm drain,
and street light facilities from Hayden Homes of Idaho for the Shadow Glen Subdivision, Phase No. 4;
21.
Approve Resolution No. 401-24 accepting the Dedication of sewer, water, pressure irrigation, storm drain,
and street light facilities from Hubble Homes for the Adams Ridge Subdivision, Phase No. 7;
22.
Approve Resolution No. 402-24 accepting the Dedication of water and one street light from Gini, LLC for the
Faith Landing Apartments located at 308 and 310 Isaiah Way;
23.
Approve Resolution No. 403-24 accepting a temporary Utility Easement from Challenger Development, Inc.
for the Guches Subdivision, Phase No. 3,
24.
Approve Resolution No. 404-24 accepting a Quitclaim Deed from Justin Parker for future right-of-way
development along Homedale Road;
25.
Approve Resolution No. 405-24 accepting a Permanent Utility Easement from Brookfield Holdings Hayen 11,
LLC for sanitary sewer mainline across a portion of their property;
26.
Approve Resolution No. 406-24 authorizing the execution of a Utility License Agreement (No. 44-2024) with
Pioneer Irrigation for construction and maintenance of two domestic water lines with a Pioneer Irrigation
easement.
27.
Approve Resolution No. 407-24 accepting the Dedication of water from RDL for the project located at 3902
Muller Drive.
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to accept the amendment to the agenda by removing New Business Item
#5 and approve Consent Calendar as printed.
MOTION CARRIED
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OLD BUSINESS: JALL OLD BUSINESS ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMS
(CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 7 AND OCTOBER 21, 2024) CONSIDER ADOPTING THE
SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AND REGULATORY CHARGES FOR THE
GOLF DEPARTMENT (RESOLUTION NO. 357-24)
NOTE: Three emails from concerned citizens (Brook Gutierrez, Patti Moylan, and Melinda Lathrop) in support
of the proposed Golf Department fee increases were provided to the Council Members by the City Clerk.
Raelynn North, Finance Director, presented the staff report by outlining the proposed fees for the Caldwell Golf
Courses. She reported that she met with the Golf Board and reviewed the proposed fees. She referenced the
letter from Chuck Bosen, Chairman of the Golf Board stating the support of the Golf Board concerning the fees
to meet operational costs and preserve the quality of the citygolf courses.
City of Caldwell - Golf Course
2025 Proposed Fee Schedule
2024
2025
2025
2025
Sales
2025
Current
Proposed
Amount Increase
% Increase
Tax
Total
Golf Courses
Description
Annual Fees
Annual Under age 65 (Dual Pass) wlweekand Restnctioni
S
8% 23
Annual 65 and Older iDual Pass) whxeekend Restrictions
$
80189
S
9W.57
S
94.34
10,53% $
59.43 $
1,050,00
Annual Under age 65:Dual Pass) Unrestricted
$
1.226 42
$
$
896.23
1,320 75
$
94.33
1i.69% $
53-77 $
950-00
Annual 65 and older (Dual Pass) Unrestricted
S
1.13208
S
1.518
$
94,33
7.69% $
79.25 $
1,400.00
Annua Fairiew Only
$
424.53
$
$
94
8.33% �$
$
1,SW 00
Annual Fain+ew Only - Juniors 6-13
$
11792
87
8
$
94.34
22, 22% $
3713.5139
$
550, 00
Annual Juniors - no age restrictions Ihrrugh High School $
18773
$
$
117
117 92
$
_
0.00% S
708 $
125.00
Annual 7re:i Fees - Purple Sage
S
377.36
187.73
$
0 00% $
11 26 $
198 99
Annual Trail Fees - Fairview
S
283
$
S
424.53
$
4717
12.67% S
25.47 $
Annual Trail Fees Dual -Purple Sage 8 FainAew
S
424.53
$
$
4717
% S
11
$
350.00
Daily Trail Fees (Purple Sage & Fairiew
471.70
471.70
$
47.17
11
11 71% $
29.80
20.85 $
500. oo
515 00
Cart Storage (Privale) - Purple Sage Only
$
400.00
$
0.00% $
0.85 $
15 00
Cart Storage (Open) - FaiNew only
$
40000
50.00
$
$
45000
$
5000
12.50% $
$
450.00
Green Fee Fairvew (9 Hole Course Only):
9 Holes Weekdays (M,T,W,Th)
$
13.21
$
9 Holes -Weekend& Holiday (F.S,S)
$
15.09
15.57
S
2.36
17 87% $
093 $
1650
18 Holes Weekdays (M,T,W,Th)
S
16-98
$
17.45
$
236
15-64% $
105 $
18
18 Holes -Weekend & Holiday (F,S,S)
$
18.87
$
.
$
236
13.90% $
1 16 $
20,50
20.50
18 Holes - After 300pni Weekend (Twighlight)
$
21
21 22 22
$
2 35
12 45% �$
i 28 $
22 50$
12.74
NEW
$
076 5
1350
Green Fees Purple Sage:
9 Holes Weekdays (M T W Th)
S
18,87
$
18 Holes Weekdays (M.T. W Th)
$
28.30
23.56
$
471
24,96% S
1 42 $
25-00
After 3,00 Mon - Thur (Twilight]
$
16.98
$
3302
$
472
16.68% $
1 98 $
35.00
9 Holes Weekend & Holiday (F S. S)
$
2359
$
18.87
$
1 89
11 13% $
113 $
20.00
18 Holes Weekend& Holiday ;F S SI
$
37.74
$
28.30
$
471
19 99% $
1 70 S
3000
18 Holes After 3 00 pm Weekend & Ho iday (Twilight;
$
2359
$
4245
$
4 P1
12.48% $
53 S
45.00
5 Holes Weekdays & WeekendsiJunjas
$
1
$
2547
$
1.88
7 99% $
1
1 5$
27 00
18 Holes Weekdays &Weekends 'Juniors)
$
1415
$
17.32
$
0.00% $
0.68 $
12.00
9Hole -Aedfical:c^ Special Rate
-15
$
14,15
$
0.00% $
0,85 $
15,OD
10Hole -AenrcationSpecial Rate
$
23,59
NEW
S
142 $
25.00
9Hole -Winter Rate;EHectiae 101213f1)
$
23.59
NEW
$
142 S
25.00
18 Hole - Winner Rate {Effectiae 10121,
$
23.59
NEW
$
1 42 $
2500
S
23,59
NEW
$
142 $
25,00
Cart Fees:
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S
13-21
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Cart Fees - Fairview 9 holes
$
849
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$
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$
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849
$
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0.51 S
900
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$
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1100
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$
$
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$
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250
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$
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5.00
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$
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2 36
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$
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$
0.28 $
5.00
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Clubhouse Room Rental
$
19999
$
199.99
$
City Employee Goff Pass Rate
$
234.91
$
234.91
0-00% S 12.00 $
211 99
S
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249 X
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Veterans Only - 5% an Green Fees (must present 10)
5%
5%
Councilor Register expressed appreciation to Ms. North for attending the recent Golf Board and reviewing the
fees with the board members.
Sue Kushlan, 1215 South Louisiana, signed in as neutral but did not provide any comments.
Jeanne Cridebring, 15855 Orchard Avenue, signed in as neutral and read a prepared statement into the record:
"As I stand before you, I want the public that is watching or others afraid to come to the meetings in order to
speak out, to know that it DOES matter. There are many that feel their voice doesn't matter. Comments 1 hear,-
speak
City will do as they please and they don't care about citizen input. 1 can honestly say, your voice does matter.
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I am a prime example. Same thing with the parking meter issue. I spoke on October 71h concerning the budget
and fees. I was strongly opposed to the exorbitant rate increases of over 20% on average a1 the golf courses. 1
was the only one that spoke out, but I know for a fact that many were outraged. Frankly pissed. 1 want to truly
thank the council members that listened and were concerned about the hike in costs. The Golf Board had
requested to weigh in on the fees at the meeting on August 21st. That didn't happen at all prior to the October
71h meeting. It didn't happen at the October 16th meeting. Finally, a special meeting was called for Wednesday,
October 30th. They did weigh in on the fees proposed and reached a compromise, with the board unanimously
approving the new suggestions. I appreciate that the correct protocol was followed and there was a reduction in
some fees proposed It was interesting, though, that the Golf Board too is confused at the high amount of dollars
going to administration costs in City Hall. An exorbitant amount!
1 do have a concern for all citizens. I'm not opposed to increases, but new fee proposals are posted in the
newspaper. Ifyou don't get a newspaper, you need to check in on the council agenda packet, then scroll, scroll,
scroll to find the fee schedule. Page 505 to be exact at the last council meeting. 11 was page 423 for today's
meeting. There's nu other way to be informed on the fee increases, that 1 am aware of. And, what's in the
newspaper differs from the council packet. Who is going to spend that much time searching? Why can't the
constituents be updated in a more transparent manner? Can't there be a fee link on the website?
Specifically, though, with the fees, I'm still wondering, as poinied nut On October 7th, wh'v there is an uer• ficalion
rule for• Purple Sage, but not Fairvieir_ Fairview gels pienched too. Same issue with they minler rates. Thera are
winter rates lkted, fire Pta•ple Sc{tie. hat r7w for Fairrient Uoe_c that mean the regular role is charged vear•-round,
no muner lire condiliun.s at Fairview. but PurpleSage eels a breuk' Thcu just doesn't seem right.
And. finally. there still scents to he some concerns that the people responsible for the bucket. like the
s'uper•tntenclenl for inytaiwe, are being dismissed and lhetr buL gei changes after their submission. lheY are the
experts. You rc hired them io he experts in their- field. The ' v ohriousli, know what that are doing since the Caldwell
cr,ttrxes env the gams of the, !-'alley. Please lei them o their johs without imeift>renc•e front individuals or
supervisors that know nothitt, chain gol f and golf c•otu'se maintenance.
Thank gory again. frrr• being pr'ocrctive and listening to the voice of concerned c•iticens. It is appreciated. -
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to approve Resolution No. 357-24 regarding the fees for services at
the Cadwell Golf Department as printed.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Doty, Stadick, Register, Williams, Allgood, and Dittenber. Those
voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS: INEWBUSINESSITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMS
(PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): CASE NUMBER SUB24-000029, DEV24-000003: THE
APPLICANT, BECKY YZAGUIRRE, ON BEHALF OF SEDDIE CALDWELL 11, LLC, IS
REQUESTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION WITH A DENSITY OF 2.70 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE CONTINGENT ON A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT MODIFICATION REMOVING THE SUBJECT PARCEL FROM
DA-06-10. THE DEVELOPMENT, KNOWN AS TUSCAN RIDGE, IS PROPOSED TO INCLUDE 212
SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS AND 38 COMMON LOTS WITH A TOTAL OF 16.27 OR 20.7 PERCENT
OPEN SPACE, WITH 9.21 ACRES OR 11.7% OF QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE. THE MINIMUM LOT
SIZE IS 7,929 SF, WITH AN AVERAGE LOT SIZE OF 8,848 SF AND A MAXIMUM LOT SIZE OF
15,563 SF. THE PROPOSED SITE IS ADDRESSED AS 0 INDIANA AVENUE (R3298101000) AND IS
LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ORCHARD AVENUE AND INDIANA AVENUE IN
CALDWELL, IDAHO. THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL
OF THE APPLICATIONS AT THEIR OCTOBER 9, 2024, PUBLIC HEARING)
Morgan Bessaw, Planning & Zoning Deputy Director, outlined the staff report by use of a PowerPoint
presentation. The development is a sing -family residential subdivision that would be located at the southeast
corner of Orchard and Indiana Avenues, which is currently vacant farmland. The development would consist of
78.5 acres divided into 212 single-family homes and 38 common lots.
Public Works Director, Robb MacDonald, reported that staff had met with the developer concerning the
Engineering Department's written statement concerning the site requiring additional potable well capacity. It was
explained to the applicant that permits would be withheld until sufficient water is available within Water Zone
#4. He continued by noting that the developer may prepare the site; however, the Engineering Department's
statement detailed the fact that until sufficient water is available, there would be a delay in connecting to city
services.
Becky Yzaguirre, 4818 West Camas Street, Boise, Applicant's Representative, spoke in favor of the application
and provided information by use of a PowerPoint presentation. The development aligns with the Comprehensive
Plan, meets open space qualification, and required lot sizes. The subdivision is a five -phase development.
Conceptual designs for the homes were provided within the presentation. Amenities include walking paths, a
pickleball court, and a basketball court. The Forrest Canal will be rerouted, and Orchard Road would be widened
to accommodate the development.
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In response to questions from Councilor Doty, Ms. Yzaguirre confirmed that the developer is aware of the
proposed delay with a of time frame of approximately two years.
Councilor Register asked if there is a specific builder for the development. Ms. Yzaguirre reported that she was
unaware of that information.
Jerry Lyle, 332 North Broadmore Way, Nampa, signed in favor of the request but did not provide testimony.
Patricia Astor, 14102 Shenandoah Court, signed in favor of the application but did not provide testimony.
Brent Thompson, Applicant, 7068 Founders Street, Eagle, signed in favor. He addressed the discussion regarding
the current lack of water to the site. He reported that that their development team has offered potential well sites
to assist with the City's water issue and would continue to work with the staff regarding this matter. He noted
that they are also the developer for Karcher Commons, which could be a potential well site for the Tuscan Ridge
subdivision.
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Doty to close the public testimony portion of the hearing.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL:
MOTION CARRIED
Councilor Williams and Councilor Register expressed their concerns about granting approval of such requests
until the current potable well water issue is resolved. It was noted that a report from the consultant and Public
Works Department about the status of the potable well water issue is scheduled for the next Regularly Scheduled
City Council meeting on November 18, 2024.
MOVED by Doty. SECONDED by Williams to continue this item to the Regularly Scheduled City Council
meeting to be held on December 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARING: (QUASI-JUDICIAL): CASE NO. DEV24-000005: THE APPLICANT, JEFF
FAIRCHILD, ON BEHALF OF NORTH 44 IDAHO LLC, IS REQUESTING A MODIFICATION TO
THE ORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR WEST HAVEN DEVELOPMENT,
RECORDED UNDER INSTRUMENT # 2023-030892 ON 9/22/2023. THE ORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT STIPULATED THAT THE PROJECT WOULD BE A 55+ MIXED -USE COMMUNITY
WITH 221 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 2 COMMERCIAL LOTS, ALONG WITH AN ASSISTED
LIVING FACILITY. THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS MARKET
DEMANDS BY PROPOSING A MODIFICATION TO LANGUAGE WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT TO MAKE THE 55+ REQUIREMENT AN OPTION INSTEAD OF A REQUIREMENT.
WEST HAVEN DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
KARCHER ROAD AND S. FLORIDA AVENUE IN CALDWELL, IDAHO)
Katie Wright, Associate Planner, outlined the contents of the staff report by use of a Power Point presentation.
She noted that the original development agreement was signed in September 2023. The applicant is requesting
modification to that document, which would allow flexibility of the development plan, rather than only
designating the site for a 55' age stipulation.
In response to questions from Councilor Williams, Mr. MacDonald reported that the development was located in
Water Zone 43.
Councilor Stadick expressed his concern with the requested change to the development agreement
Councilor Register inquired as to the land -use allowances within the R-2. Ms. Wright that the applicant would
not be allowed to change the subdivision's density to a multi -family development pursuant to Chapter ] 0 of the
City Code. Councilor Register expressed concerns about the requested modification to the development
agreement noting that that it appears to be a bait -and -switch request.
Councilor Allgood reported his concern with the removal of the 55+ restriction. He recalled when the
development was approved, noting the uniqueness of the application for a 55-F retirement community within
Caldwell. The density for the development was higher than typically approved; however, the fact that it would
be an asset to the community for the specialized age requirements, was a benefit.
Mrs. Wright reported that the reason for the modification request (as provided by the applicant) was their concern
that there would not be a strong demand for a senior community.
Brandon Bernard, Applicant's Representative from Kennewick, Washington spoke in favor of the request. He
explained there had been a change of ownership since the original application was approved. The current owner
demographic conducted research to ensure the development's sustainability. The data indicated that people
moving into the area are younger and not senior citizens, thus the developer has requested flexibility with
amendments to the Development Agreement.
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Richard Snyder, 13622 Colter Road, signed as in neutral to the request. He expressed concern about traffic
congestion with a standard housing development rather than a 55- development.
Jack White, 15646 Cantrice Lane, signed as neutral to the request but did not provide comments.
David Flesher, 13586 Colter Road, signed in as neutral to the request. He expressed his concern regarding
irrigation at the site in association with neighboring properties.
Kim Burton, 13734 Colter Road, signed in as neutral to the request. She reported that her residence abuts the
proposed development. She expressed concern with the lack of parking for the residents, if the development was
allowed flexibility beyond that of a 55* community. 0
Councilor Register inquired if there was a parking exception for the existing development. Ms. Wright reported
that every unit had adequate parking within the original plan.
Spencer Rice, 15809 Bear Track Lane a 103, spoke in opposition to the development. He expressed concern
regarding traffic congestion if the request was approved.
Aaron Bota, 153030 Rocca Avene, spoke in opposition to the request. He expressed concern regarding traffic
congestion and overcrowding of schools associated with the standard housing development at the subject site. He
reported that there is a need for 55- developments within the area.
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to close the public testimony portion of the hearing.
MOTION CARRIED
EVIDENCE LIST FOR CASE NO. DEV24-000005
I. Staff Report (PowerPoint by staff)
2. Original Development Agreement
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
In response to questions from Councilor Dittenber, Ms. Wright confirmed that the West Haven final plat was
initially advertised and approved as a 55 • community as mentioned in the development agreement.
Discussion followed concerning potential violations to a development agreement. Ms. Collins reported that
additional information from Legal Counsel would be necessary concerning this matter.0
Councilor Register recommended that the proposal be totally revamped by the developer, if they are desirous of
a portion of the residential units being designated as a 55, community.
ORDER OF DECISION:
MOVED by Register, SECONDED by Stadick based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the
Caldwell City Council hereby orders that Case No. DEV24-000005 is denied.
MOTION CARRIED
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Register, Williams, Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, and Stadick. Those voting no:
none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Stadick, SECONDED by Allgood to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor called for a short recess at 7:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:47 p.m.
(PUBLIC HEARING: (LEGISLATIVE): CALDWELL EVENT CENTER DISTRICT SUB -AREA
PLAN: THE CITY OF CALDWELL IS REQUESTING APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE CALDWELL
EVENT CENTER DISTRICT SUB -AREA PLAN. THE PLAN ESTABLISHES A VISION AND
PROVIDES CONCEPT DRAWINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO HELP GUIDE FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT DECISIONS BOTH PUBLICLY AND PRIVATELY
OWNED PARCELS. THE SUB -AREA PLAN FOCUS AREA IS LOCATED ON APPROXIMATELY 116
ACRES AND GENERALLY BOUNDED BY STOCK TRAIL ROAD TO THE NORTHEAST, E LINDEN
STREET TO THE SOUTH, CLEVELAND BLVD TO THE SOUTHWEST (FROM E LINDEN STREET
TO WHERE IT INTERSECTS BLAINE STREET), AND S 21ST AVENUE TO THE NORTHWEST.
PARCELS WITH THE EVENT CENTER DISTRICT AREA ARE CURRENTLY ZONED C-2 AND C-
3. THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE OF THE
SUB -AREA PLAN AT THEIR OCTOBER 9, 2024, PUBLIC HEARING)
Testimony for Ilse following legislative matter was transcribed in detail to capture testimony/comments
regarding the proposed Caldwell Event Center District Sub Area Plan presentation.
Steve Ziggter (Logan Simpson of Salt Lake City, Utah) outlined the contents of the Sub -Area Master Plan by use
of a PowerPoint. A written report was provided for the Council's review. Mr. Ziggler stated that they contracted
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with the city to develop a master plan for the Event Center District that resembled what was existing within the
district.
The proposed amenities or upgrades could include and keep within the character of Caldwell, and the district
themselves. The plan was condensed for tonight's presentation, which includes five different areas within the
draft plan that look at the background, and what happens onsite. What they heard from the constituents on the site
referenced existing surrounding contacts, what happens with the College, the County, the County Fair and the
Rodeo, Simplot Stadium, Wolfe Field and some of the other existing uses. The Master Plan assists with working
together to the best of their abilities and what the uses are onsite. The process started in May 2024 with three
different public engagement opportunities, surveys, and public outreach. They spoke to stake holders for their
additional input on uses and then they worked through opportunities, analysis, visioning and draft ideas on
concepts and how those would work. Through the engagement process, workshops were conducted with
approximately twenty individuals.
Phase 3 was a presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission where they also received engagement on
helping to improve some of the missing links in the Plan. The key themes were that the stakeholders needed to
know what all Caldwell is and keep within the character and the feel of Caldwell. They also wanted to create
connectivity, walkability and refine what happens as far as the circulation and how people get there and how they
would navigate through the site.
They also want to create a mix of uses. Some of the uses that they would present and some of these different plans
are amenities that help create more use through the day and the extension throughout the year. More
indoor -outdoor recreation and sports facilities and year-round activation of the site.
The questionnaire had quite a few responses— a total of approximately 1,300. Based on those concepts and some
of the stake holder engagement, they developed three different concepts, which were themed around: l) sports
theme, 2) amphitheater theme, 3) garden or winery theme. The feedback was mostly very supportive, it was a
little more polarized on the amphitheater theme, some were very much in support and some very much not in
support. Some of the character issues of what that really meant for Caldwell landed to move forward with the two
concepts and leaving the amphitheater behind. Within the plans, they are lookingto identify the actions, strategies,
some of the theming and the overall vision. The draft plan would particularly break down those areas.
The main vision was to add those additional amenities that were appropriate and Caldwell specific in character,
including opportunities for arts in the area, educational components. Upgrading some of the amenities that are
already there, the O'Connor Field House and the services that provide and unify with a connectivity plan that is
walking, off -site possibilities for Uber or Lyft connections and a bus stop as well. Some of the themes were on
how they activate it during all times of the season but also throughout the day. Looking at what different amenities
are layered in and how people can activate and walk through the site and a cohesive and memorable district. There
are already existing uses of the fair, the rodeo and the college use for stadiums.
Strategies were to layer in some of the recreational opportunities. The city currently has three small softball fields,
and the recreational department needed to upgrade those amenities. Existing uses are separated by Stocktrail Road
that winds between the fields. The efficiency of space and circulation is not paired. Strategy two and three is to
follow along with that. It layers with walking and connectivity and how they could get more people to the site
other than more parking, more driving and surface area parking. Making it cohesive and memorable, the art layers
of how they identify it, how they do signage and way finding some of the overall amenities could be overhead
structures that are artistic in nature or the use of materials.
With that, they landed on the preferred concept and showed an aerial view showing a realignment of Stocktrail
Road, instead of winding in between the fields, it would create a core within the fields, which provides the ability
to use it for tournaments and would have an all -day use of concessions and restrooms, which is essential in
between all three fields. Additional amenities are playgrounds, splashpad at the end that lends itself to family use,
a day use, if you are there for a tournament, younger kids could be doing other things while the games are going
on. The alignment of Stocktrail Road going along the north adjacent to the railroad tracks, which gives us
efficiency for parking, being able to park on the northside as well, for longer spaces could be used for the rodeo
and fair with longer trailers and truck parking. On the south side there's private development already there, they
are showing some uses that if the private development chose to redevelop at their own pace, they could tie in with
the sport theme if they wanted to. They are also proposing to redevelop O'Connor Field House, the overall arching
theme is that this is a real money revenue and generating operation for the entire site, it is getting dated and is
undersized as to the use. They are proposing it could be developed on the street side, a new facility while the old
facility is still existing and they would repurpose where it is now for surface parking or should the hotel site be
developed, this could also be a site that then layers into the thoughts that it could be a parking structure, which
would be more efficient in space for parking.
They wanted to show some of the overall thoughts and how the amenities would layer in and tie in together, both
in the Cities property through the development of the fields and the tie in with the playground, open multi -purpose
fields, the splashpad at the top and some shade structures. Caldwell is looked at due to the Indian Creek
development, embracing the water ways that are a part of amenities and walkway that go through it. We are
proposing as well, to look at the drainage paths as an amenity. One other concept that could happen with these
fields as they are developed is sports centric should the private development areas choose to embrace that as well;
we could possibly propose a tie in with a bridge over the drainage. Also, now the drainage path is invaded with
many invasive species, so trying to take that and tie in and get the environmental thoughts on how that can be
embraced.
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Pedestrian circulation is presently unintuitive, there is a walkway that leads along the alignment of Stocktrail
Road. They are proposing several different treatments of what the pedestrian amenities would be along Blaine
Street, they would have separation from the street with landscape treatment, which would be a tree lawn trees,
designated sidewalks. North and South connections would push through to Stocktrail Road and back out to Blaine.
would be a connection between the fairgrounds themselves and if there was the possibility for development of
the hotel site, that would then become a corridor between the rodeo, the fairgrounds and the hotel as pedestrian
access. Some of the thoughts on how we looked at those, to be specific, is really the size whether it is a walkway
or a trail. The walkway would be along Blaine, how they would look at the Wilson drainage walk is more of a
trail, bikes, dog walking, people running. That is a little bit wider of a trail profile, but how that would fit within
adjacencies to the drainage way. That corridor would run along the edge of Simplot Stadium and to the hotel.
Art What art opportunities would mean and where they would go. They are looking at different ideas for signage
as art, there could be monument signs, there could be structure. Overhead structures themselves can be art and
how they would fit and provide signage in the overall compatibility and comprehensive site.
The preferred plan fits with what the City's needs are as far as a sports complex; there is not additional land to be
able to develop a sports complex, for ballfields in particular. For that reason, you see this as a preferred plan;
however, they did not want to tie this down to one idea. Should additional land become available for the city to
develop the sports complex somewhere else, additional compatible areas should be reviewed as an option for
generating additional revenue. The corner adjacent to Wolfe Field, there is a larger structure and what they are
considering would be an upscale brewery winery, it is a yearlong draw that would have a series of gardens and
open space, multipurpose fields that could be used for smaller events, not an amphitheater style, public events
and this could be an opportunity for public private partnership of revenue generation.
In summary, the key criteria of the linkages and how this context fits to the adjacent properties, the college,
railroad tracks to the north, can they tie in linkage to the city owned parking lot with an overpass over the railroad
an underpass underneath, big picture, big dollar kind of concept, but there are things to think about at a Master
Plan level on how it could tie in.
Revenue producing anchors and catalyst development, which key ones would happen first in specific areas. The
implementation plan is the final chapters within the draft plan themselves, there are specific actions,
recommendations, and strategies. What should happen in order to be able to make this plan implemented
successfully. A summary of what they heard for the draft plan, the support and addressed concerns, other ideas
as well. They implemented the art overlays within how they thought those would fit within the plan.
Conceptual drawings were provided showing potential updates at the subject site. 0
Councilor Doty commented that he used that Stocktrail Road frequently. He has never seen any softball games at
any of those fields. He wondered if there was anything scheduled through Parks and Recreation, since in several
years he had not seen any activity. He would be in favor of moving Stocktrail Road and possibly some of the
other amenities. He would recommend the city do a quad plex out in one of the city parks, with a concession
stand and make it more attractive to those who still play the sport.
He explained that the grounds could be used for the fair expansion of livestock and activities. He understands
there is no funding for the implementation of the Sub -Area Master Plan components at this time. He would not
want to stall the idea because he would like the softball fields moved; however, before anything is done concerning
any component of the plan, he recommended it be returned to Council for final approval with this change.
Mayor Wagoner stated it would depend on the flavor of Council but that is obviously a big part of it. If the
majority of the Council agreed with the recommendation from Councilor Doty, then they would need time to re-
evaluate.
Councilor Allgood mentioned he was on the task force committee that worked on this project. This action was
kicked off because a request for an amphitheater in that area had been brought forward. He was excited about
the amphitheater because it was private money coming in, helping the city to develop this area. He agreed with
Councilor Doty, he did not think softball fields were the right choice. He would like to build something that would
be a catalyst for bringing in private partnerships. This would help in not being 100% taxpayer dollars. He asked
if there were any thoughts on how they could bring in private money to help them make the project more feasible.
Mr. Ziggler noted that there were specific things in a master plan that would be studied by developers themselves.
In regarding to background information concerning the amphitheater, they met with the private developer, and
looked at their plan for size, money generated for revenue, and the actual existing conditions for the investment.
The concern was the train, the sound from the train, and not being able to control when that would conflict with
their very high scale amenity. During their discussions the development thought it would be best to keep their
options open by looking in other areas.
Councilor Allgood referenced the potential winery and the possibly of outdoor seating and dining. He liked the
garden and walkability concept; however, he had concerns regarding parking. He concluded by noting that there
is no money to just walk in and develop any of the suggested concepts without public.:private partnerships being
put in place. Mr. Ziggler concurred.
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Mr. Ziggler noted that an additional opportunity could be a recreational center that would generate revenue. The
Master Plan's purpose was to list all of the specific uses that would be compatible and not necessarily to define
any one particular use.
Mr. Ziggler reported that the Recreational Department had indicated in their discussions that they were at max
capacity for fields and the Griffith Parks fields were readily used. They did not have a particular place that they
could consider in conjunction with the city to displace those fields; however, they felt it was responsible for them
as far as developing the plan that they did not only dial the city into only one concept.
Councilor Williams mentioned his appreciation for the presentation. It was exciting and there was plenty of glitz;
unfortunately, the hard part of what they are dealing with now is our infrastructure within the community. What
are we doing about traffic impact? It was my initial concern when we were talking about an amphitheater, it is
still my concern. He stated that he agreed with Councilor Doty concerning the minimal use of the softball fields
in the subject area. He only recalled seeing a softball game once at that site. They were used for little league
practice fields at one time. He suggested that a land swap with a private developer be sought for another location
for softball fields. He asked Mr. Ziggler if they took traffic into consideration.
Mr. Ziggler responded they had a specific sub -consultant whose traffic analysis was part of what they showed.
Particularly the realignment of Stocktrail Road so it was not a dead end. This would require a decision to go
north or crossing traffic at Fairgrounds Way. Another recommendation was for a bus stop that could be located
at the intersection of Fairgrounds and Blaine. Other recommendations included a parking structure or a parking
lot.
Councilor Williams reported that one morning while traveling to the Caldwell Airport at 8:00 am (from Illinois
on Linden, which is approximately one mile), it took him approximately 25 minutes on Linden due to traffic being
backed up. He is not against the recommended plan, but there are many questions that need to be answered.
Councilor Stadick stated that he noticed was that they must be careful about what type of sports they have and
the seasons. He believes that would be the key to attracting people and the plan must be consistent. Parking and
lodging the constituents for an event would be of concern. It is difficult to work with railroads, which influences
what is promised and what they can or can't do relative to the railroad.
Mr. Ziggler responded that they did look to include a hotel on 2 V1 Avenue.
Councilor Dittenber concurred with Councilor Doty and Councilor Allgood with regards to their comments on
the subarea plan. He has claimed for a long time that this is a heavily subsidized taxpayer area all the way from
2151 to Linden. It is taxpayer subsidies, whether we are spraying weeds or have a softball field that is sitting there
being used. Every taxpayer in the City of Caldwell should be asking how we can reduce our tax burden? This
plan does a good job of that.
One of the things he noticed being a part of the Sub -Area master plan group, was if they left it up to what
everybody wanted, what they wanted was a $50 to $85 million beautiful park that looked like a Boise park. They
kind of walked that back and said how could they make a Caldwell Park and how could we make a Sub -Area
master plan where there is private interest. He liked the plan, it is up for approval tonight and he will suggest that
they approve it, with the understanding that the best laid plan is worthless the second they are passed. It is a good
concept.
Finally, they know the rodeo wants to add another couple of thousand seats. Nobody told them no, because there
was a parking issue, Parking will always be an issue. This is a great opportunity to have a starting point and
discussion to bring investment dollars to fund an area that is otherwise blighted and heavily subsidized by
taxpayers.
Councilor Register expressed her appreciation for all the work they have put into this along with Planning and
Zoning. She loved the plans; however, she is not sure they are ready to adopt the plan. She agrees that they need
to have private partnership. If a plan is adopted based on the one that was presented, would they be locking
themselves into it or do they need another concept to make sense. Even though she loved the plan, her first
question would be who would pay for it? We cannot put the burden on the back of the taxpayers over the next 20
years or however long it takes to get this accomplished.
She suggested that the plan incorporate Calwell's history and our western heritage. Those things are already there
with the rodeo and the fair and the clubs that come in and show their animals. What an amazing place we could
put in an old western town with restaurants and shops. We have splash pads in downtown Caldwell. This could
be elevated into something that really incorporates what Caldwell was all about. She noticed that the proposed
hotel location was different. There are several factors that need to be worked out. How will closing Linden at
some point infringe on this project? Is there sufficient parking allowance in the plan?
Mr. Ziggler responded that the plan included existing and proposed parking conditions. In reference to the
expansion of Wolfe Stadium, there are two wingtips being considered for parking expansion. As they reconfigure
the alignment of Stocktrail Road, that is additional parking. Comments were solicited from the Parks and
Recreation or through the Comp Plan, identified as need. There could be more components or layers of such
historical context but that was not identified as a need or particular location for this as what the public or the
stakeholder committed wanted. It could be an additional proposal of how that could be fitted or layered in, but
that was not part of what we heard in our engagement process.
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The Master Plan is to study the ideas of where, is it an opportunity for public/private partnership and which we
have concluded that revenue generating is a key component of this plan and how is that done. its components that
are rented out by the public with O'Connor Field House, it's a particular private/public partnership such a hotel
or a recreation center or is a facility such as a winery. Those are all the things that this plan is supposed to start
conversations, there is no way to really have the scope, scale and size of a plan like this, with all of those figured
out at the Master Plan level. The purpose of this plan is to say we now have the idea of the things we are going to
explore; we don't know exactly what they are, but we do know that this is a fit for some of the developers and
that is another conversation for where the hotel comes in. There is interest, the fit is a lot of what their needs are,
and this plan is to get those things as a conversational piece in place and then start to layer in the other elements.
When the hotel developer starts to come in, it is just like the other plans that you have seen for development plans,
those kinds of details get worked out. They would look at either that site on Blaine & Linden. Linden may be
closing, for the airport consideration. Those thoughts that happen down the line, that may make it not a feasible
opportunity for development for a hotel location, it must be something different.
Councilor Register asked for clarification that a hotel at the site would require Council's approval.
Ms. Bessaw confirmed that anything that would develop in the future would have to go before Could to be
approved. In addition, she clarified at the Sub -Area Master Plan is very visionary, very preliminary. It is similar
to a specific Comprehensive Plan. Even if you liked the garden plan but you liked the hotel layout in the other
plan, you can do that. You can pick and choose little bits of either one. The text in this plan talks about choice.
This is two different options (visions) that Council can chose from.
Ms. Bessaw reported that staff received positive feedback from the public about both concepts - recreational and
the garden concept. The feedback from the public about an amphitheater type use at the site indicated the site
was better suited for other amenities.
Councilor Register commented that would like to see more detail to the plan, such as where a restaurant is going
and is an area is appropriate for outside gatherings, etc. Even though there were open houses and a task force,
the concepts were not initially brought to Council for their feedback. Again, it feels like we are going backwards.
Was there full support from the Fair and the Rodeo Board?
Ms. Bessaw stated that this did not go before the full Rodeo Board or full Fair Board; however, there were
representatives from the Rodeo and Fair on the task force. With representatives from the fair and rodeo on the
task force, the task force felt more comfortable with the softball field layout, for a few reasons. One because they
provided additional opportunities for some overflow parking onto the fields, like we do currently, and it provided
less uncertainty, because that is the use they already have, given is an improved use.
Also, speaking of the information they received that led the task force to select them as a preferred concept, was
feedback from Parks and Rec, saying that it would hurt their programing to remove these fields and even though
it was said they did not see a lot of softball tournaments on these fields, and a lot if the feedback they received
from Parks and Rec was "we have a lot of requests from the public to use these fields for tournaments,
unfortunately when they see the state of our fields is not really feasible due to issues, like broken irrigation,
flooding and the fences being removed has led to fewer reservations of these fields for tournament use, than we
could potentially have, which would be another source of revenue."
There is also the financial aspect and both concepts have some sort of public/private partnership, either in the
garden concept or the wine. brewery or the baseball field concept where you have the potential for a lot more
tournament use, and outside reservations of these facilities.
Councilor Register said that at the end of the day they do not know if they have stakeholders in that area onboard.
Ms. Bessaw responded that she would not say they did not know, it just did not go to the Rodeo Board, they had
representatives that participated from the Rodeo Board and the County Fair.
Ms. Register asked if the hotel was included in the discussions the entire time or did it come up at the end.
Mr. Ziggler replied that ideas and layers come over time. Not every aspect of it starts at the beginning. Part of
the stakeholder engagement, and the discussions with the city was that there is opportunity for discussions with
developers that would possibly be interested in a hotel site. In the concept phases they included thoughts of where
feasibility would be for the hotels. The early concepts of it, the preferred, and the second alternative, looked at
two different locations.
Councilor Register said that as far as she was concerned, she wanted to see support from the stakeholders in that
area, the Fair, the Rodeo, the College, and to make sure there is a partnership first and that it was intact. She
wanted to ensure that all parties approve - whether it is a softball field or a garden concept.
Ms. Collins addressed remarks from Councilor Register. She explained that the plan is basically like a
Comprehensive Plan. This is a visionary guide to help us to know what land uses are compatible in that event
center district. It is not necessarily a rule where they are located. These are just concepts of where they could be
located but you can locate them in other areas on that site. This is not the exact site plan where amenities must be
located because that is market driven. Unless there is going to be something that we as a city are building, we
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would not want to do that in our Comprehensive Plan. We don't want to say you have to build a restaurant on this
site, because then you start getting into private property owner rights. This is a concept. It is not City Code. It is
not an Ordinance. It is not saying you must do this. It is only a vision which is up to Council to approve and
implement.
As far as public participation, there were several workshops. Everybody was invited to include the Rodeo, the
Fairgrounds, the College and the County. They were always invited to participate, but if they chose not to
participate, unfortunately, we can't force them. Task Force meetings were held, which they were invited to
participate in. I know for a fact they were among several of that did participate, because there were some heated
discussions during those meetings between different opinions, which was fine.
As far as bringing this to the Council Members for their feedback; however, the process for a Comp Plan or one
of these plans is you always go out for public participation and that includes the Council Members. Council is
public, meaning that you are encouraged to take the surveys, to come to the workshops, and to sit on the
Committees. Staff members do not typically bring such a visionary plan to Council Members first and then go
out for public participation. If that is something the Council wants us to do, we can certainly do that. Usually, a
plan is based on what the entire commuriLty wants to see within that plan and not just what is suitable for a site.
Councilor Register stated that when you have stakeholders in the area, like the Fair, the Rode and the College,
that it is more productive, for the city to go out and get a letter of support from those places to bring back to
Council, so there is not a question regarding their support and everyone is clear. Those are the kinds of processing
that I would like to see the city do more of.
Ms. Collins asked Mr. Ziggler if their company interviewed the stakeholders and if there were representatives
from the Fair, the Rodeo, and the College. Were actual personal interviews conducted?
Mr. Ziggler reported that engagement was conducted with the stakeholders from Parks and Rec, the College, the
County Fair, the Rodeo, and O'Connor Fieldhouse. Stakeholder engagement meetings were conducted with all
of them.
In response to questions form Mayor Wagoner, Ms. Collins responded that she reached out to Council as well to
arrange the stakeholder meetings. The person that was interviewed from the Fair was Diana Sinne, Fair Director.
Mr. Ziggler stated they conducted a phone call for an hour with Ms. Sinner on the need/uses, and the uses that
were off the County Fair and Rodeo sites and how they used the property. Particularly, this was why the
stakeholders opposed the amphitheater for reasons which were not conducive to how the Rodeo and Fair used the
site.
Councilor Register stated that the conversations were not meant to be adversarial in any way. She is trying to
make sure everything is buttoned up. She hopes they understand that even though you have been working on this
for five to six months, we have now had 30 minutes of conversation about it. It is difficult for Council to have 30
minutes of exposure to something and say yes let us do it. That is why we want to make sure that all these other
things are in place so that we can vote with the best information that we have. So, you have someone from the
Fair here who is saying there was not an interview, Ms. Sinner is not here, I know she is not available tonight,
she does not see anybody from the Rodeo tonight, there is not anybody they could ask. She does not remember
having anybody trying to set up a meeting with her. She wants to make sure they are not making an adoption of
a concept that we are either locked into or going to have a problem with it. Having another conversation about
this, it does not seem to be a big deal to her, unless there is some kind of rush.
Mayor Wagoner asked if there was outreach to Council members to set up meetings to open houses to discuss or
to invite them.
Mr. Ziggler responded they had stakeholder engagement, particularly one-on-one interviews with additional
sources as well. The Athletics Administrator with the College and with Ms. Sinner for the Rodeo.
Ms. Collins mentioned they had several members in the task force, they cannot have everyone to have a quorum,
but they have two members of Council on the task force.
Councilor Register emphasized that they had a thirty -minute discussion, they still needed to hear from the public
and since there were a lot of questions, it would be good to have letters of support.
Mayor Wagoner asked Ms. Collins what the goal was for tonight on this item, was it to make recommendations,
to approve. deny.
Ms. Collins responded that the goal was to get direction from Council, are they wanting to see something different
on the concept on the plans, do they want them to do additional outreach, if that was the case, it would require
them to renegotiate their contract with Logan Simpson, cause they did provide a contract based on certain number
of workshops and public outreach which they have fulfilled. They were hoping for an approval to bring back a
Resolution at the next meeting; however, if Council does not feel comfortable with that, they will take further
direction.
Mayor Wagoner noted that it was mentioned that there were two Council members in the task force, but was there
any other involvement from Council members like at the workshops, the open houses.
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Ms. Collins responded there was the posting for public participation, there was the website that they have
encouraged all Council members to go to, it shares the same website with the Comprehensive Plan. There were
online surveys that could have been taken, they had public workshops that were advertised through social media
as well. She did not know that on this plan a direct outreach to each individual Council member. She does know
that there were three members from Council that did participate.
Mayor Wagoner clarified that anything that would need to go through Council, would only be if it was on City
property. For example, if a hotel were to go where the Ride Aid is, that is an outright allowed use, they could just
go in and build it. Indicative of the hotel that was pulled from tonight, it is an allowed use on that land, but it is
owned by the City, that is why it had been forwarded for Council's approval.
Ms. Collins concurred and said that if it was permitted use through the City Code, they could just come in and do
it. If they were requesting some type of land use entitlement, then it would need to go before the Council. When
private developers go in, any of the infrastructure improvements that are required on that parcel would be at the
developer's expense, unless there was a private.: partnersh i p that the Council had approved. A lot of this property
is currently owned by City and County, a lot of those improvements that are on those properties would be up to
the City or the County to decide if they wanted to put the money forward to do it. Those would need to go before
Council if its city property, even if it was a private/public partnership.
Ms. Collins also said that as part of the request for proposal to Logan Simpson, they asked them specifically to
consider certain types of uses, because those are the type of amenities you want to see in an event or entertainment
district and then they could recommend other uses. We asked them to look specifically at lodging, retail, restaurant
and entertainment type venues.
Councilor Doty reported that he would prefer not to have any softball field concept in support of the Rodeo and
the Fair; however, some of the other amenities like moving the road, adding additional parking, building a parking
garage, he would like to see some work put into O'Connor Field House. If he had to vote on one, it would be with
the softball fields, but he would never approve of soft fields there only because it leaves that ground open for the
Fair and the Rodeo, which he strongly supports.
Sue Sebastian, 1415 Lary Lane, spoke in opposition to the proposed master plan. She reported that she is a retired
architect and spent 25 years doing multiple interstate projects, resorts, hospitality, and large-scale projects. Her
niche was working on the projects. She dealt with money, bidding, finances from conception to the finish. So far
tonight has been a wash, because all that has been discussed here has been a waste of time, not only for the
citizens. We have spent taxpayer money on the consultants, the payroll, working on this project. She does not
feel it was suitably put out to the public, especially to the ones who live in the community. She does not think it
is appropriate for this community. She has also been in contact with the Idaho State Historical Society because
she feels that the character of Caldwell, which is a western heritage and has been here for 100 years, is being
neglected in this plan.
Boise and Nampa are also working on these event center projects, they have more money, more population, and
higher revenue to bring into it. Caldwell does not have the revenue for this project for the next ten, fifteen, twenty-
five years. Nampa spent 25 years on the Ford Idaho Center and they just broke even last year. Now the people
that live there can't afford to go there.
This plan is way out there with many dreamers and does not know where it all started from. The city is way out
of line with the direction is going. There are many things to focus on like housing, trying to pay the bills and
keeping things running around here. There is a lot of revenue and taxpayer money wasted on projects like this
that are decades out in the future. We will never be the compatibility of Boise.
She recommended a western town focus. She spoke with some people on the Rodeo Board and no they are not in
favor of this. Many people were heartbroken to even hear there might be something going on that could divert the
rodeo attendance. CNR makes $10 million dollars in five days, which is a strong revenue for the community. The
city (should we approve something) that could be a problem financially and then we, the taxpayers, must pick
this up. She appreciated development, but it must be the right decision. She has done historical work in Hailey
back in the 80's and on other work in Eastern Idaho. She concluded that approving such a plan is inappropriate
at this time.
Councilor Allgood asked Ms. Sebastian if what she was advocating was to do nothing.
Ms. Sebastian responded she is advocating that the city focuses on what needs to be done with a concept that they
have limited revenue on a community. In addition, Caldwell, which wants to be a destination, focus on the heritage
that we have here. The Rodeo has been here 100 years, and there are many people that have invested generations
into that Rodeo. She thinks a western concept or keeping the grounds intact.
The proposed location of livestock is not feasible in the draft plan. He has friends that pay $40,000 to $50,000
for horses and there is no way they want the public to hang around their horses. We have vineyards all over the
Valley. We don't need a vineyard there. They are talking about an amphitheater. Meridian is going to have one,
Kuna is talking about one and Boise is going to have one. How many acts can we put through the city that can
be money making revenue? The city needs to focus on projects we need today and not 10 or 15 years. This is a
very costly visionary plan this is potentially could cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Natalie Levi, 26622 Farmway Road, spoke in opposition to the plan. She reported that the plan has bankruptcy
written all over it. Langroise and Jewett Theater in the College of Idaho do not sell out of the theater productions,
nor the College of Idaho sell out for football games. Her daughter attends the College of Idaho. Last weekend
they were supposed to go on a hike, but they had to cancel it due to no attendance. You can build all you want,
but if the people are not going to come you are going to lose money. Here is the reality of it, the vision is not
Caldwell, I don't know who you are talking to or what selective audience you selected, it is not the majority.
She continued by noting they moved to Idaho seven years ago after living in several locations. Nearly all
communities have Walmart and Lowes. You can't tell what city you are in because it is all the same. Caldwell
has flavor and this vision has none. This plan is generic. This community is all about supporting the rodeo
because it is the nature of this community. This community is about farmers and workers. That is why this room
is empty tonight, because we are all at the end of crop season and we are competing against the weather. Farmers
don't have time to come here and educate everyone else how hard you are working. Inflation is going through the
roof and grocery prices are on the rise. The people are suffering. Our poverty level is way higher than other states
and other cities. I have to ask you, are you paying attention to that? We, the people of Caldwell, are trying to
sustain it. We are trying to pay our bills.
She continued by stating that Council Members cannot just put scooters, parking meters, a movie theater and
expect it to get it filled. Amenities have to come with the ability to attend those events. People right now don't
have it. They are struggling. They are working hard, and it doesn't seem like the city recognizes it because they
want to make everything look pretty. This proposal is way off base and I am going to side with Sue Sebsatian that
is a waste of money.
She concluded that given the cost of living, we don't need wineries and breweries. That is not our audience. A
western theme, as suggested by Councilor Register, should be the target, which emphasizes agriculture. This is
not a success but rather a loss of revenue.
Aerial Levi, 1910Fairview, signed as neutral to the request but was not present to speak.
Stan Sewart - 4003 Preston, signed as neutral to the request. He expressed appreciation for the work that was put
into the plan, and it is exciting to see future plans for Caldwell. He noted the strong effort by staff to receive
responses to the survey and the engagement of the community in formulating the draft. He suggested that a
stronger response would possibly indicate that the concepts provided with the draft have not excited the
community as a whole. The city has talked about leakage and has been noted by Steve Jenkins in previous
discussions. The subject area has businesses owned and run by locals. That is not leakage but rather it is income
and jobs in this area. Are we reducing leakage if the stockholders are national or international companies? He
recommended local involvement.
In rebuttal, Mr. Ziggler responded that consideration must be given to the fact that this is a very unique property.
There is involvement from the College of Idaho, County properties, rodeo activities and city -owned parcels.
There is also private development within the district and adjacent to the district. There are a lot of people with a
lot of different visions, and it is difficult to get that many different big ideas as to how people see this place onto
one idea in one page. That is why is very important to start with a Master Plan, so that your letting people flush
these things out, we do not have the answer yet. Part of the answer is we need more information. We need to
possibly keep looking at what the individual pieces. Overall, for you to really embrace that, you need a plan for
the area or nothing is ever going to happen.
This was not a statistical survey, this was outreach. Not everybody answered each question. Not everybody
preferred an individual concept. While there were 1,300 people who participated in this outreach, not every one
of them answered every question. The concepts are very different, similar to what you would view from the
Comprehensive Plan. While you keep that in mind, this will be a difficult task to get the right pieces in the right
place. Having a plan is very important and not just letting things sit by the side with nothing being done. No
revenue is going to happen if that is the case.
Councilman Doty commented short of mailing everyone a piece of mail which would cost thousands of dollars,
everyone the information was provided via various ways. It is difficult to get everyone involved. Tonight's
public meeting was another opportunity to voice concerns and only three people showed up in opposition. People
tend to make generalized statements with no basis such as "nobody wants this, or the people in this town don't
want this." Clearly there are people that do want this based on the numbers. More people do than the people who
showed up today in opposition. As Council Members, it is difficult to sort out the comments and make decisions.
That is our frustration too as a City Council. We are not out here padding our pockets. We are not out here being
corrupt. We are not doing any of that. We hired these consultants to do this work in order to give us information
from the community. If the community does not want to participate in that, do we then say no to future plans.
Businesses bring in taxes, everybody wants their taxes lowered until something happens where they don't want
the project. My number one goal here, aside from public safety, was to lower your taxes. The way we do that is
through business, otherwise if you want police, medical, fire, service, million -dollar fire engines, thirty more
police officers. How do pay for that? Businesses pay more in tax which relieves the tax burden on the property
owner. We want all these things, but nobody wants to pay for any of them.
certainly agree that this will be millions of dollars over a time, but to say don't dream, don't look into the future,
just look in front of your nose, well that is not the way to do it either. You must be looking down the road. As
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the population increases and more parking is needed, how do you plan for that in advance? Do you get rid of the
dog parking because a few citizens do not have dogs? (Only using this as an example.)
No matter if a developer came forward offering to build a hotel, tax free thereby not costing the community any
dollars, you would not get 70,000 people to agree where that hotel should go. Private property rights are very
important until a matter inconveniences us as citizens.
Councilor Williams addressed the fact of reducing the tax burden for citizens. How are we going to reduce the
burden of the taxpayer for continuous upkeep of facilities for the college, the fair, and the rodeo? All those things
that we love and appreciate and want to promote. When the amphitheater idea came forward, Council asked to
get a bigger picture idea of what we want to do with this entire area before adding new component to the subject
area.
The question we are faced with tonight is: "Do we want to approve an Event Center District?" By defining that
district, we will say there are certain components that we would want to see included in this district, that will then
guide our thinking in the future as proposals come to us, whether it is a hotel, a park, restaurant or a western
theme, which is probably a great idea. None of the ideas in the plan, unless I completely misunderstand Mr.
Ziggler, are being approved tonight. We are simply saying as a Council, yes, we want to hold on to this area as
an Event Center District and allow it to develop in that fashion.
It appears we kind of lost our way in the whole discussion. We have several Councilors throughout the discussion
on it and furthermore, we had other people involved with all of our stakeholders in this area, I think we would
waste our money if we said, "Thank you very much Mr. Ziggler for being here and there is the door." We need
to be more proactive about what we are doing with this publicly owned property. I am thankful we are working
on this as a city and trying to decide how we want to define this area.
COMMENTS:
Councilor Register expressed her hesitation in voting to move forward with the plan without additional feedback
from the public. Council Members should be asking the hard questions. Open houses should not be just for being
told what is going to happen, but rather they should be an event where you sit down and have conversations.
Again, I am not against doing something down there; however, I think that we owe it to the community to do it
correctly. We need to pay attention to what the public is telling us. Because of the way the parking meters went,
we have to work harder to regain the trust of the public.
Councilor Allgood stated that he has been involved with the City for a very long time. When the project to uncover
Indian Creek first started years ago, there were many hateful things mentioned about uncovering Indian Creek
and how we were wasting taxpayer dollars. Many people referred to uncovering Indian Creek as uncovering the
ditch. Many people worked very hard and made it beautiful. When the plaza came along, which was an expensive
project that went over budget, I had a lot of sleepless nights because it cost so much money. Today that plaza has
been recognized around the state as "best of Canyon County." These things all came about because someone had
a vision,
I have worked for the city for 39 years. There was a long period of time where you could not beg people to invest
in downtown Caldwell. We uncovered the creek, we built the plaza, and now we have a waiting list of people to
invest in downtown Caldwell. It happened because somebody had a vision to move this city forward. To say we
are going to cancel the vision now, we are not going to spend any more money, we are just going to let it be, it
makes no sense based on the success we have seen in this city. This city is a city of vision. This city is a city that
is moving forward in a lot of wonderful areas. Indian Creek, and Indian Creek Plaza are perfect examples of
somebody having a strong vision. When the Mayor asked me to sit on this Sub -Area Master Plan Task Force to
consider this district, and how we can make it synergistic with the rest of our community, I was happy to do so.
We need a vision and a plan if we want to keep this city the place that we want it to be.
Councilor Dittenber responded that the Master Sub -Area Plan has a specific preferred concept. If we adopt the
Sub -Area Master Plan we are adopting the preferred concept.
Ms. Collins clarified that the Sub -Area Master Plan has a preferred concept of the sports complex, but it also has
an alternative concept. If Council votes to approve the Sub -Area Master Plan, either one of those concepts may
be used. Infrastructure and permits have the same type of uses with the exception of the sports fields vs. a winery.
If it is determined in the future to eliminate the sports fields or put money towards improving them; such matters
would return to Council. City Council can pick pieces from both concepts as they move forward. She
recommended keeping the Sub -Area Master Plan Task Force Committee active for the purpose of continuing with
details outlined within that plan. 0
ORDER OF DECISION:
MOVED by Dittenber, SECONDED by Allgood to approve the Caldwell Event Center District Sub -Area Plan
as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Dittenber, Doty, Williams, and Allgood. Those voting no: Stadick and Register.
Absent and -or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
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MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Wagoner to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED
CONSIDER BILL NO, 75 (ORDINANCE NO.3636) AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 13, SECTION
07-13-03 PERTAINING TO PUBLIC NOISE AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO, WITH A REQUEST TO
MOVE FOR ITS PASSAGE BY TITLE ONLY.
Ordinance by title only:
AN ORDINANCE 1--NAC'I'ED BY THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL. AMENDING CFIAP-1'1--R 07,
ARTICLE 13. SECTION 07-13-03. OF CALDWELL CITY CODE. PERTAINING TO PUBLIC NOISE AND
EXCE TIONS H [I- RL 1 O: PROVIDING AN LFFEC WE DATE: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: AND
REPL•AL1NG ALA. OIZDfNANCES, RESOLU FIONS, ORDERS AND PAR I'S T ERL-OF. IN CONI'LICT
HEREWITH.
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Dittenber to sponsor Bill No. 75 (Ordinance No. 3636), move for its passage
by title only, and approve the summary for publication.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Doty, Stadick, Register, Williams Allgood, and Dittenber. Those voting no:
none. Absent and::or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE LETTER OF INTENT FROM COLLIERS ON BEHALF
OF KSA INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF
CALDWELL LOCATED AT 104 NORTH 21ST AVENUE INCLUDING A 50-YEAR LEASE WITH THE
INTENTION OF CONSTRUCTING A HOTEL AT THE SITE)
By separate action, this item was removed from tonight's agenda.
(CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 408-24 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE HIRING
GRANT ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE COMMUNITY POLICING SERVICES (COPS)) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $500,000 AS REQUESTED BY THE CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT)
Raelynn North, Finance Director, outlined the conditions of the COPS grant for the hiring of four (4) officers.
Deputy Chief Sopoaga stated his support for the acceptance of the grant funding. He confirmed that the Caldwell
Police Department (CPD) is working with the Finance Director to formulate a strategic plan for next budget
session.
In response to questions from Councilor Allgood, Ms. North clarified that the grant requires compliance with
provisions as stated in the documents for a period of five years.
In response to questions from Councilor Dittenber, Ms. North clarified that the grant would obligate the budget
until 2029. Additional COPS application grants may be submitted in future years.
In response to questions from Councilor Dittenber, Deputy Chief Sopoaga and Chief Ingram confirmed that the
Protocols of the grant will be met by CPD officers.
Chief Ingram reported that Caldwell CPD recently was recognized as the leading premier police agency on a
national level.
Councilor Williams expressed his appreciation for CPD leadership in association with the recent national
recognition.
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Doty to approve Resolution NO. 408-24 accepting the COPS Grant as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 409-24 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY KNOWN AS 205 BELMONT FROM THE FIRE IMPACT FUND TO THE WATER
DEPARTMENT AND TRANSFER FUNDING FROM THE WATER DEPARTMENT TO THE FIRE
IMPACT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $543,469.25)
Raelynn North, Finance Director, reported on the internal transfer of land and fund transfers for property at 205
Belmont,
MOVED by Dittenber, SECONDED by Williams to approve Resolution No. 409-24 authorizing the transfer of
city -owned property known as 205 Belmont from the Fire Impact Fund to the Water Department and transfer
funding from the Water Department to the Fire Impact Fund in the amount of $543,469.25.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Dittenber, Doty, Stadick, Register, Williams, and Allgood. Those voting no:
none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
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(APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.410-24 ACCEPTING THE REQUEST FROM ADVOCATES AGAINST
FAMILY VIOLENCE (AAFV) FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $50,000 FROM OPIOID SETTLEMENT
FUNDING)
Raelynn North, Finance Director, reported on the request from the Advocates Against Family Violence for the
issuance of $50,000 for their designated opioid program in compliance with the protocols of the Opioid Settlement
Funding.
In response to questions from Councilor Stadick, Ms. North confirmed that this amount is in addition to the
$15,000 appropriated to AAFV in the budget by City Council. 0
In response to questions from Councilor Allgood, Ms. North explained that the funding is through a class action
lawsuit filed by the Attorney General's Office. Quarterly reports are required from the municipality regarding
the use of funds associated with various designated opioid programs.
MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Doty to approve Resolution No. 410-24 transferring a portion of the
Opioid Settlement in the amount of $50,000 to Advocates Against Family Violence (AAFV) for appropriate
community programs based on the grant's protocols. MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER HILL NO. 78 (ORDINANCE NO. 3639) TO ANNEX THE CANYON VILLAGE
APARTMENTS INTO HE CALDWELL MUNICIPAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT WITH A REQUEST
TO APPROVE BY TITLE ONLY)
Ordinance No. 3639 by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, ANNEXING A PORTION OF PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS INTO THE CALDWELL MUNICIPAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON, COUNTY, IDAHO, AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES
THEREOF; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ALTER THE BOUNDARY MAP ACCORDINGLY;
DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO POOL WATER RIGHTS AND APPLY A UNIFORM METHOD
OF ALLOCATING ASSESSMENTS AND CHARGES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Doty to sponsor Sill No. 78 (Ordinance 3639) and move for its passage by
title only.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, Stadick, Register, and Williams. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(FINANCE REPORT ACCEPTANCE BY CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL)
Councilor Allgood stated that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of
$7,362,525.25 for the period ending October 29, 2024, and a net payroll of $741,716.80 for the pay period ending
October 19, 2024.
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Register that accounts payable in the amount of $7,362,525.25 represented by
check numbers 181825 through 182158 and payroll in the amount of $741,716.80 represented by check numbers
39673 through 39701 and direct deposits be accepted, payments approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the City
Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED
(COUNCIL COMMENTS)
Councilor Doty reported that even though he resides in the Caldwell City Limits, he was able to vote on the Nampa
Auditorium District. He noted that the recent legislation allows for such voting across municipality boundaries. He
contacted County Clerk Rick Hogaboam to make him aware of this matter. He recommended that further discussion(s)
should take place with our district legislators addressing potential economic leakage between cities in the way that the
State Statute was amended.
Councilor Stadick invited everyone to attend the upcoming Veterans Day Celebration at the Caldwell Veterans
Memorial Hall on November 1 1 at 11:00 a.m.
Councilor Register commented on the importance of all public comments being recognized. She expressed
appreciation to the members of the community that attended tonight's meeting to state their opinions.
Councilor Williams commented on the continued water infrastructure concerns within the City's designed water
zones. He has continued to receive communication from members of the development community regarding this
issue. He admonished the Mayor and city leadership for not making Council aware of the potable well water issues
early on when the issue was first noticed. Why did the information not come forward to Council at that time? He
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referenced developers or their representatives who have contacted with him with their concerns. He noted the
immense financial investment by the developers in properties where development now cannot move forward until
approximately two years. He referenced misinformation provided to Trilogy Development about their water district
Zone #2 when in fact it is located within Zone 33, The Prairie Creek development (Bear Lane) has now been placed
on hold. Discussion followed.
Mayor Wagoner reported that the Public Works/Water Departments had initially concluded that all previously
approved developments could be provided with water service sufficient for those projects. Additional research is
underway by the consultant and will be brought forward in a report at the November 1811 meeting with their updated
findings.
Councilor Doty concurred with remarks from Councilor Williams regarding incorrect information being provided by
the Mayor's Office and the need for City leadership to address such problems immediately. The development
community is obviously concerned regarding this ongoing water matter.
Councilor Allgood reported on recent surveys conducted by the Idaho Press Tribune about outstanding Caldwell
businesses including the Indian Creek Plaza and the Caldwell Night Rodeo. Caldwell businesses were highly
recognized.
(MAYOR'S COMMENTS)
Mayor Wagoner reported that he recently spoke with the Mayor of Meridian regarding the boundaries of auditorium
districts, and how their district also reaches into the City of Boise. He noted that the Nampa Auditorium District
encompasses Caldwell boundaries. This is a legislative issue and contact will be made with the appropriate legislative
members regarding such boundary concerns.
Mayor Wagoner provided information about a potential "Local Option Registration Fee" initiative that could appear
on an upcoming ballot. This is determined by the Canyon County Commissioners if it would move forward for
consideration by the voters.
Mayor Wagoner recommended that developers who have been contacting Council Members about items involving
potential matters coming before Council be directed to City staff. He referenced potential quasi-judicial conflict of
interest disclosure complications. He noted that Council Members are always welcome to meet with City staff
members.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE, SECTION 74-206, SECTION IIIIJ1 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING LABOR CONTRACT MATTERS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 67-
2345A 174-206AI JAI AND 181)
MOVED by Doty. SECONDED by Stadick to convene into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 74-
206, Section (1 )C1) for the purpose of considering labor contract matters authorized under section 67-2345A [74-206AI
(a) and (b) at 10:01 p.m.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Dittenber, Doty, Stadick, Register, Williams, and Allgood. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
APPROVED AS WRITTEN THIS 18th DAY OF November, 2024.
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