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CITIV OF CALDWELL
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Caldwell City Hall
205 South 01 Avenue
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CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
(City Hall - Chambers Room #100)
June 2, 2025
5:00 P.M.
• CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT PINNING & PROMOTIONS CEREMONY
Chief Ingram introduced each of the officers recognized for promotion and individuals that had been newly hired.
Chief Ingram thanked each of the officers for their dedication to Caldwell and its residents and asked each of them to
introduce themselves and their families. Chief Ingrain also recognized the onboarding team headed by Lt. Tucker and
thanked them for their continued dedication to the department and the City as a whole.
Promotions.
Corporal Dustin Filice
Corporal Jason Amarant
New Hires:
Mark Wachholder
Heath Albers
Zachary Sczudlo
Joaquin Regalado
Nicholas Janes
• SPECIAL PRESENTATION: PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARDS
Louis Katz, Steve Eisele, and Don Carlock of ESGR (Employer Support Guard & Reserve) recognized City of
Caldwell employees for their patriotism in supporting military soldiers employed by the City of Caldwell.
Nominations were submitted by Nicholas Quintana, an officer in the Caldwell Police Department who is currently
stationed in Kuwait. Caldwell employees Chief Rex Ingram, Lt. John Tucker, Sgt. Andrew Heitzman, and Mary Kay
Morrison (Human Resource Department) received awards from ESGR for their dedication and support.
The session ended at 5:35 p.m.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
(City Hal, - Chambers Room #100)
June 2, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Mayor Wagoner opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Caldwell City Hall Council Chambers.
Rod Grubb of the Montana Avenue Baptist Church provided the invocation and Mayor Wagoner led those in the audience in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
The City Clerk called the roll: Doty, Stadick, Register, Williams, Allgood, and Dittenber.
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to move Consent Calendar Item #9 to New Business for further discussion
and continue Old Business Item #1 & #2 to the Regularly Scheduled City Council meeting to be held on August 18, 2025.
MOTION CARRIED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
None.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: [ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS ARE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMS]
1. 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 City Council Meeting held on May 19, 2025 and the Caldwell Hearing
Examiner meetings held on April 8, 2025 and April 22, 2025;
3. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Hoshaw No. 1 Final Plat (SUB24-000031);
4. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for The Charles No. 1 Final Plat (SFP25-000001);
5. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Chickasaw No. 2 Final Plat (SFP25-000010);
6. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Oregon Commons Final Plat (SFP25-000009);
7. Approve Resolution No. 220-25 authorizing execution of a Master Services Agreement with Jacobs Consultants in
association with the City of Caldwell's Transportation Engineering Roster,
S. Approve Resolution No. 221-25 authorizing execution of a Master Services Agreement with Jacobs Consultants in
association with the City of Caldwell's Water Quality Engineering Roster•,
9. Item 9 was removed from the Consent Calendar and moved to New Business for Further Discussion
10. Approve Resolution No. 218-25 accepting the updated 2025 City of Caldwell Title VI Plan for F14WA Recipient in
accordance with the Civil Rights Acts, the Civil Rights Restoration Act and other subsequent related acts;
11. Approve Resolution No. 222-25 accepting the Avigation and Noise Easement within the APO-2 overlay zone from
Endurance Holdings, LLC;
12. Approve Resolution No. 223-25 authorizing the execution of the Thomson Reuters Contract for a legal research
program for use by the City Attorney's Office in the amount of $5,940 (yearly) as accommodated within the FY-2025
budget;
13. Approve Resolution No. 224-25 authorizing a Master Lease Agreement with Enterprise as recommended by the
Finance Director for stipulated City vehicles;
14. Approve Resolution No. 226-25 accepting the Notice of Award from Thueson Construction, Inc. up to the amount of
$1,630,000.00 and authorize the Deputy Public Works Director (Transportation) to issue the Notice of Award for the
2025 Pavement Overlays Project and process all necessary contract documents for this project;
15. Approve Resolution No. 225-25 accepting the Easement for sanitary sewer and domestic water main line from
Richmond Heights LLC for the Richmond Heights Apartments;
16. Approve Resolution No. 227-25 accepting the Dedication of sewer, water, pressure irrigation, storm drain and street
light facilities from J and V Construction for the Baja Springs Subdivision;
17. Approve Resolution No. 228-25 accepting the Dedication of sewer, water, pressure irrigation, storm drain and street
light facilities from Challenger Development, Inc. for the Chestnut Height Subdivision, Phase No. 1;
18. Approve Resolution No. 229-25 accepting the Dedication of sewer, water, pressure irrigation, storm drain and street
light facilities from Challenger Development, Inc. for the Masterson Ranch Subdivision, Phase No. 3;
19. Approve the re -appointment of Julie Warwick and David Moore to the Caldwell Urban Renewal Board of
Commissioners for a term to expire 2030;
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20. Approve Resolution No. 230-25 authorizing the execution of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement pertaining
to the Municipal Services Agreement (Resolution 138-14) with TC Property Management LTD, owner of the Canyon
Springs RV Park at 21965 Chicago Street;
21. Approve the appointment of Sharon Porter and Sandy Battles to the Downtown Parking Advisory Board for a term to
expire February 18, 2027.
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
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
OLD BUSINESS: 1ALL OLD BUSINESS ITEMS LISTED .4RE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMS
(ACTION ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING [QUASI-JUDICIAL] CASE ANN24-000016, SPP24-000007: THIS CASE
WAS CONTINUED FROM MAY 19TH, 2025, CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL HEARING. THE APPLICANT,
MATT ADAMS OF THE LAND GROUP, ON BEHALF OF PAULA CARTER AND MARLOW ELDRIDGE, IS
REQUESTING ANNEXATION WITH A ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-2 [MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL[ AND PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR HIGH PINE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, A
SINGLE-FAMELY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH 77 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND A
DENSITY OF 3.94 UNITS PER ACRE. THE SITE IS ADDRESSED AS 12411 AND 12479 MOSS ST., IS
LOCATED ON TWO (2) PARCELS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MOSS ST., APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET
WEST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH MIDWAY RD. IN CALDWELL, IDAHO. THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION, ON APRIL 9TH, 2025, RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION, TO BE
FORWARDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION)
This item was continued by a separate motion.
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER BILL NO. 1 [ORDINANCE NO. 36531 ASSOCIATED WITH ANN24-000016,
WITH A REQUEST TO MOVE FOR ITS PASSAGE BY TITLE ONLY AND APPROVE THE SUIIDMARY FOR
PUBLICATION)
This item was continued by a separate motion.
NEW BUSINESS: [NEW BUSINESS ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMS
(ACTION ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING [QUASI-JUDICIAL) CASE SPP25-000002: THE APPLICANT,
GREGG DAVIS OF BRECKON LAND DESIGN, ON BEHALF OF K2CR LEGACY LLC., IS REQUESTING
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR VASSAR HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, A RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION WITH 156 RESIDENTIAL LOTS. THE PARCEL, R3413601100, IS ZONED R-1, LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND IS LOCATED AT 20666 MIDDLETON RD., ON THE EAST SIDE OF
MIDDLETON RD., APPROXIDATELY 650 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION WITH LINCOLN
RD. IN CALDWELL, ID. THE HEARING EXAMINER, ON APRIL 22ND, 2025, RECOMMENDED
APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION, TO BE FORWARDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
CONSIDERATION)
Katie Wright, Caldwell Planning & Zoning Department, provided the staff report using a PowerPoint presentation to
outline the facts of the application. She noted that the request complies with the Comprehensive Plan. She noted that
the applicant is asking for amendments to the pathway requirements. Comments were received from the Vallivue
School District regarding the need for additional facilities to house the students that would come from the
approximately 156 homes within the development.
In response to questions from Councilor Williams, Ms. Wright responded that the plan has been reviewed by staff and
the applicant regarding the proposed lot sizes. State does not have concerns regarding the lot sizes at this time but the
developer may need to adjust the final plat to account for any needed storm drainage areas required by Engineering.
In response to questions from Councilor Williams, Mr. MacDonald reported that Hwy. District No. 4 will be consulted
regarding ownership of right-of-way and that, generally, the City tries to takeover roads in their entirety instead of
attempting to piecemeal sections together.
In response to questions regarding excess traffic and Lincoln Road and Middleton Road, Mr. MacDonald reported that
plans have been discussed regarding a roundabout at this location which would be funded mainly by Middleton with
some input from Caldwell.
In response to questions from Councilor Dittenber regarding sewer services to the site, Mr. MacDonald reported on
the sewer implementation process to the site noting that plans for a major regional lift station and gravity line would
be installed in the rea to account for incoming developments. MacDonald included that the developer would be required
to prepare a temporary lift station to service the area if they were unable to connect into the planned lines.
In response to questions from Councilor Stadick, Ms. Wright indicated that staff is not aware of conversations between
the developer and the Vallivue School District.
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Jon Breckon, Applicant from Breckon Land Design, 6661 North Glennwood Street, Garden City, spoke in favor of the
request and reviewed the details of the application. He noted the development phasing has been redone to comply with
City Code access requirements. The main entrance for the subdivision is now located along Lincoln Road and
adjustments to the phasing of the development was reviewed based on input from Planning and Zoning. He reviewed
the public utility connections regarding water and sewer for the development confirming that the development was
aware of the requirements being presented by Engineering and Public Works. He addressed the variance request for
the pathway noting that it would include an eight (8) fI. pathway with 10 ft. of landscaping on each side of the pathway.
Councilor Dittenber inquired about access design on Middleton Road Corridor Plan. Mr. Breckon provided a visual of
the corridor plan noting right turn only access for the development to account for the already busy Middleton Road.
Councilor Stadick inquired about how the developer would assist with the potential overcrowding at the Vallivue
School District. Mr. Breckon indicated that he would be willing to contact the Vallivue School District regarding this
matter.
Mr. Breckon noted that the application does not include the parcel indicated on the site plan, which is an out -parcel
and privately owned.
Councilor Register expressed her concern that scho6s in the area are already at capacity or will be shortly and the
proposed development would only add to the issue.
Robert Burnitt— Eagle, ID — Developer for the project and has worked closely with the parcel owners. He noted that
the applicant is contributing a substantial amount for constructing the lift station in conjunction with other incoming
developments in the area. He reported that communication has taken place with the Vallivue School District with an
agreed amount of a contribution of $500 per door within the development.
Daniel Wallis — Caldwell, ID — spoke in favor of the project.
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to close the public testimony portion of the public hearing.
MOTTON CARRTED
EVIDENCE LIST FOR CASE NO. SPP25-000002:
I . Staff report
2. PowerPoint presentations from staff and the applicant's representative
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:
There were no further comments or discussion from Council.
ORDER OF DECISION:
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Dittenber that based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Caldwell
City Council hereby orders that Case No. SPP25-000002 (Vassar Heights), a request for Preliminary Plat approval
is approved with the conditions as outlined within the staff report.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, and Williams. Those voting no: Stadick and Register.
Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 219-25 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE ROGER BROOKS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CALDWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $115,000.00 AS ACCOMMODATED IN THE FY-2025 BUDGET)
Raelynn North, Finance Director, reported that the item is brought before Council for consideration.
Councilor Williams explained his concern with approval of the request and appropriate budget funding and asked
what the breakdown, by department, for the funding was.
Ms. North provided a breakdown of the budget allocations to be used for the subject project:
$50,000 Planning & Zoning Department for a Downtown Master Plan
$30,000 General Fund due to a reduced invoice from the July 411 Display
$5,000 Economic Development
$10,000 Public Works & Engineering Public Project
$20,000 Parks Department
RaeLynn North explained that the entire budget is reviewed for various projects on a case -by -case basis and that the
preference was to pull money from existing budgets instead of using contingency funds to pay for the project.
In response to questions for Councilor Dittenber, Robin Collins reported on the process that typically be followed for
a request for qualifications for a consultant to conduct a downtown master plan.
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Oscar Klaas, City Attorney, addressed questions from Councilor Dittenber regarding amendments to the contract
related to phasing of the payment to Mr. Brooks.
Councilor Stadick spoke in support of funding the project for development of the downtown area. He noted other
funding appropriated for community projects and incoming developments. He also added that he was pleased with the
work that had been done by Mr. Brooks in the past and looked forward to continued collaboration,
Councilor Register spoke in support of funding the project as allocated by the Finance Director. She noted other
funding that has been invested in projects.
Councilor Allgood inquired about the current funding proposal is within the current FY-2025 budget. Ms. North
confirmed that was correct.
Robert Pilot, Caldwell, spoke in favor of the request. He noted that Roger Brooks Project would be an investment for
the community to sustain the positive advancements which were made from his first presentation. He presented data
on the increased assessed values of downtown areas and compared them to other areas of Caldwell that had not seen
as significant of a change.
In response to questions by Councilor Dittenber, Mr. Pilot reported that Mr. Brooks would provide the plan for
potential input from the public. Mr. Pilot also noted that Mr. Brooks generally opens the door for public input as the
first step of the plan implementation.
MOVED by Register, SECONDED by Stadick to approve Resolution No. 219-25 authorizing the execution of the
Roger Brooks Memorandum of Understanding in the amount of $115,000.00 as printed.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Register, Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, and Stadick. Those voting no. Williams. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER BILL NO.43 [ORDINANCE NO.36951 AMENDING THE CALDWELL CITY
CODE (CHAPTER 09, ARTICLE 07) PERTAINING TO PARKING REGULATIONS)
Robin Collins, Community Development Director, provided the staff report. She explained that a committee was being
formed to review parking regulations throughout the City. The proposal in front of Council would outline three (3)
hour on -street parking limitations in downtown which would be enforced from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Sunday. This would not impact special events held within the evening hours in the downtown. This would assist the
business owners to allow sufficient parking in the downtown.
Councilor Register recommended that a four (3) hour on -street parking allowance based on community input provided.
Councilor Allgood spoke in favor of the ordinance as printed. He inquired about formalizing loading zones. Ms. Collins
reported that the ordinance designates the Public Works Director as the decision maker regarding loading zones and
that centralized locations would be used whenever possible to help mitigate lost parking spots throughout the
downtown area.
Councilor Stadick inquired if the Police Department would be enforcing the ordinance. Ms. Collins reported that the
P & Z Department will be requesting an additional Code Enforcement to assist in the downtown. Chief Ingram reported
that the Police Department had been working closely with the Planning and Zoning department and would continue to
do so as the restrictions were put into place and enforced.
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Williams to sponsor Bill No. 43 (Ordinance No. 3695) with a request to move for
its passage by title only and approve the summary for publication.
Councilor Register emphasized the need for four (4) hours on -street parking allowance.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Williams, Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, and Stadick. Those voting no: Register. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
ACTION ITEM: FINANCE REPORT ACCEPTANCE BY CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL
r The Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $2,991,465.64 for the period ending May
27, 2025, and net payroll in $739,177.84 for the pay period ending May 17, 2025.
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Stadick that accounts payable in the amount of $2,991,465.64 represented by check
numbers 185868 through 186202 and electronic payments and payroll in the amount of $739,177.84 represented by check
numbers 39940 through 39967 and direct deposits be accepted, payments approved, and vouchers filed in the office of the
City Clerk,
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilor Doty expressed concern with the weekly roundtable meetings held with only Mayor Wagoner. He questioned why
Council Members were not included in the sessions.
Mayor Wagoner explained that roundtable sessions have been organized with various community groups to allow time with
staff' for questions and answers. Mayor Wagoner emphasized that Council is welcome to attend those meetings in the future
but caution must be exercised to avoid having a quorum present or violating any quasi-judicial limitations.
Councilor Stadick and Councilor Register concurred with comments from Councilor Doty.
Councilor Register reported that the Director of Student Safety and Career Technical Education positions were terminated by
the Caldwell School District. She noted her concern how the City's growth affects the Caldwell School District.
Councilor Williams expressed appreciation to those who provided support to the Council Members throughout the 2025 Recall
Project. He noted that the many positive events and projects happening within the community were bringing the community
together in meaningful ways and expressed his appreciation to Councilor Allgood for his long-term commitment to the City of
Caldwell as the previous Chief of Police.
Councilor Allgood concurred with Council Members being informed regarding the roundtable meetings. Councilor Allgood
thanked staff for their hard work at she cemetery for Memorial Day.
Councilor Dittenber expressed his appreciation to the City of Caldwell staff members for all their continued hard work. He also
suggested considering a beautification ordinance for gateway streets. Councilor Dittenber thanked the public for their support
and asked for commitment to move forward in recognizing the exciting things happening throughout Caldwell.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
Mayor Wagoner reviewed Upcoming Events:
• Family Fun Day to be held on June 7, 2025
• July 41' Celebration
Mayor Wagoner also reported that he had been contacted by Will Anderson regarding possible future plans for the Caldwell
Event Center and its use.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
APPROVED AS WRITTEN THIS 2'' DAY OF June 2025.
Councilor Dittenber
ATTEST:
Debbie Geyer, City Clerk
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