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CITY OF CALDWELL
PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION
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Caldwell City Hall
205 South 61' Avenue
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ALOWELL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
(City Hall - Chambers Room #100)
August 18, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Mayor Wagoner opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Caldwell City Hall Council Chambers.
Jim Porter 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 all present.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Councilor Dittenber noted that while he was not declaring a conflict, he wanted it to be known that item #20 on the Consent
Agenda involved the Caldwell Housing Authority.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
None.
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to move Consent Calendar Item 48 to New Business for further discussion.
Approved by voice vote.
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 August 4, 2025, and Golf Board June 18,
2025 Meeting;
3. Approve Resolution No. 313-25 authorizing the MOU with Caldwell Police Department for Elevate Academy Charter
School proposal;
4. Approve Resolution No. 314-25 Authorizing a change to the City employee handbook to replace three floating holidays
with City -observed holidays;
5. Approve Resolution No. 315-25Authorizing a change to the City employee handbook to add Veteran's Day (November
1 Ith) as a City -observed holiday;
6. Approve Resolution No. 316-25 authorizing the submittal of special tax assessments to the Canyon County Auditor's
Office for Weed Abatements within FY2025;
7. Approve Resolution No. 317-25 authorizing an amended collective labor agreement between the City of Caldwell and the
Caldwell Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1821;
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9. Approve Resolution No. 319-25 increasing the awarded contract amount for the 2025 Chip Seal Aggregate Project, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute the resolution;
10. Approve Resolution No. 320-25 Authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract, "Engineering Services
for Well 17 Zone 2 Boosters and Transmission", with Bowen Collins & Associates, in the amount of $151,600;
11. Approve Resolution No. 321-25accepting a qualifying bid proposal from Gentry Civil Corporation in the amount of
$7,338,945.70, and hereby authorizes the City Engineer to issue a Notice of Award to Gentry Civil Corporation and process
all necessary contract documents for the 21 st Avenue Sewer Bypass Project;
12. Approve Resolution No. 322-25 authorizing the agreement titled "C; til ity License Agreement Pioneer Project No. 3 I -2025"
between the City of Caldwell, Idaho and Pioneer Irrigation District, and which agreement provides for the installation of
a sewer trunk line across the Phyllis Canal, which is a Pioneer Irrigation District owned facility, and which agreement is
attached hereto and made part of as is set forth in full;
13. Approve Resolution No. 323-25 accepting a Deed for Right of Way from Scott and Rena Glubay for the purpose of frontage
improvements and road widening;
14. Approve Resolution No. 324-25 establishing the Building Capital Fund;
15. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Traverse Creek No. I Final Plat (SFP24-000022);
16. Approve Resolution No. 325-25 accepting a two-year agreement with Placer.Al for technology services supporting the
City of Caldwell, including placer venue analytics, void analysis, and advanced market reporting;
17. Approve Resolution No. 326-25 authorizing the execution of a "Design and Preconstruction Services Fee Proposal" with
Core Construction for design and preconstruction services of Fire Stations # 1 & #4;
18. Approve Resolution No. 318-25 authorizing an agreement with CivicPlus for Agenda Management services;
19. Approve the Request for Destruction of Records for the Caldwell City Clerk's Office;
20. Approve the Liquor License Application for Caldwell Housing Authority Farmway Store.
MOVED by Stadick, SECONDED by Doty 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: [ALL OLD BUSINESS ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMS
None. 0
NEW BUSINESS: /NEW BUSINESS ITEMS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED ACTION ITEMS
(PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERING THE CALDWELL CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.)
RaeLynn North introduced the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to Counci i for consideration. She reviewed each of the budget
requests by department and any requested new employees and changes to benefits.
Councilor Doty asked RaeLynn to review revenues and expenses for those present. Ms. North explained the City's
availability to retain unspent funds for the purpose of covering unexpected expenses. She noted that fund balances in
enterprise funds was especially useful for any repair, maintenance, or expansion to the systems.
Councilor Stadick asked about reclassifications over hiring new individuals. Ms. North noted that reclassifying was
often more efficient than adding new personnel to the team.
Councilor Register asked about earmarked dollars for the proposed railroad quiet zone. Register asked if it would be
wise to shift those funds to covering increased costs for the animal shelter contract. Ms. North explained there were
additional funds that could cover costs of the of the shelter contract if it came in higher. Bruce Mills, Transportation
Director, reviewed the changes that would come with the proposed quiet zone including safety increases, no increase
in liability, little ongoing maintenance, ongoing reporting with the railroad.
Councilor Allgood asked if the budget was taking any foregone. Ms. North confirmed there was no foregone funds
being claimed. She added that foregone was listed in the budget but it was actually remaining funds leftover from an
Urban Renewal closeout.
Public Input:
Neutral:
Jeanne Cridebring: spoke to her concerns about the proposed quiet zone.
Hearing Closed
FUND
FY 2026 Appropriated Expenditures
General Fund
$52,500,651
Caldwell Events Ctr Fund
403,296
Library Fund
2,093,311
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Street Fund
19,181,325
Airport Fund
1,038,595
Recreation & Parks Fund
3,811,902
CDBG HUD Fund
1,713,195
Cemetery Fund
510,670
Cemetea Capital Imp Fund
370000
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund
0
Economic Development
525,227
2024 Fire Bond
2,394,900
Local Im rovement Dist
169,983
Capital Improvement Fund
919,416
Capital Reserve Fire GF
499,046
Park Impact Fee Fund
7,510,513
Police Impact Fee Fund
335,000
Fire impact Fee Fund
1,600,000
Transportation Impact Fee Fund
1,000,000
Capital Maintenance
11,623
Capital Reserve Police GF
637,064
Golf Fund
2,153,195
Water Fund
21,099,135
Sewer Fund
39,125,504
Sanitation Fund
8,149,156
Electrical Fund
1,919,812
Irrigation Fund
3,123,556
Em ]o ee Health Care Plan Trust
7,873,500
HRA VEBA
75,000
Other Insurance Plans
199,673
Em to ee Flex Fund
165,000
Business Improvement District Fund
375,000
Total Expenditures
$181,484,248
(CONSIDER BILL 52 (ORD 3704) ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $168,440,139
$181,484,248.00 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSE AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF CALDW ELL, IDAHO,
FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE
PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID
APPROPRIATIONS IS MADE WITH A REQUEST TO MOVE FOR ITS PASSAGE BY TITLE ONLY AND
APPROVE FOR PUBLICATION.)
MOVED by Williams, SECONDED by Dittenber to sponsor Bill 52 (Ord 3704) adopting the Fiscal Year 2026
Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 appropriating the sum of $181,484,248.00 to
defray the expense and liabilities of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, for said fiscal year, authorizing a levy of sufficient
tax upon the taxable property and specifying the objects and purposes for which said appropriations is made with a
request to move for its passage by title only and approve for publication.
Councilor Register thanked the finance staff for their work but reported she was voting no because she felt the funds
for the quiet zone should be considered for the shelter.
Councilor Stadick asked Justin Ruen if he knew about quiet zones. Justin noted the move was citizen driven and was
popular and he was not aware of issues.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Williams, Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, and Stadick. Those voting no: Register. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERING PROPOSED FEES FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL.)
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RaeLynn North introduced proposed fee changes reviewing each department's requested changes noting that the
sanitation fees were note being considered and would be noticed separately for consideration.
Councilor Dittenber asked if fee increases were tied to provision of services, Ms. North confirmed that all fees
supported the actual cost of providing the service in question.
Public Inkut:
There was no public testimony.
Hearing Closed
(CONSIDER FEE RESOLUTIONS 299-25 THROUGH 310-25 (AIRPORT, BUILDING, CEMETERY,
CLERK, EVENT CENTER, FINANCE, FIRE, GOLF, LIBRARY, PARKS & RECREATION, PLANNING &
ZONING, AND POLICE) AND FEE RESOLUTIONS 311-25, 327-25, 328-25, 329-25, 330-25, AND 331-25
(PUBLIC WORKS: SEWER, WATER SYSTEM, STREET LIGHTS & POLICIES, IRRIGATION SYSTEM,
ENGINEERING & MAPPING, AND SANITATION/SOLID WASTE) APPROVING SUCH FEES FOR
CALDWELL CITY DEPARTMENTS.)
MOVED by Dittenber, SECONDED by Doty to approve Resolutions 299-25 through 310-25 and Resolution 311-,
327-25, 328-25, 329-25, 330-25, and 331-25 approving such fees for City of Caldwell Departments.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, Register, and Stadick. Those voting no: none. Absent
and/or not voting: Williams.
MOTION CARRIED
(PUBLIC HEARING: URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR SITE B— CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AREA.)
Douglas Waterman reviewed a presentation detailing the property and proposed projects for the area. Waterman
detailed each of the goals and how the property aids in meeting those goals.
Councilor Stadick expressed his concern that the property owner had not met with Roger Brooks for consideration on
the plan for the property.
Mayor Wagoner expressed his concern about a site -specific property instead of a larger more inclusive area.
Councilor Dittenber asked if there was any limitation of property sizes in Idaho Code Mr. Waterman confirmed that
regulations existed for maximum sizes but not minimum.
Public Input:
In Favor:
Dave Moore was present on behalf of the URA Board to discuss the process by which a proposed project comes before
Council noting that it was a lengthy process with significant input at each step along the way.
Neutral:
Paul Webster kids and families need places to go and housing availability is a significant concern in the area.
Opposed:
Toni Ferro spoke in opposition noting that she did not support the project because of the way it was being brought
forward.
Hearing Closed
Councilor Register noted that she liked the project but did not feel it was a right fit for Urban Renewal and she felt
much of the infrastructure improvements would be covered by the broader proposed location. She added that Council
should take denials from Planning and Zoning into consideration.
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 51 (ORDINANCE NO. 3703) ADOPTING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR
THE SITE B - CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AREA WITH A REQUEST TO MOVE FOR ITS
PASSAGE BY TITLE ONLY AND APPROVE FOR PUBLICATION.)
MOVED by Register, SECONDED by Stadick to deny BILL NO. 51 (ORDINANCE NO. 3703) Adopting the Urban
Renewal Plan For The Site B - Caldwell Urban Renewal Area with a request to move for its passage by title only and
approve for publication.
Councilor Allgood spoke to concerns of "fast tracking" and wanted those present and listening to know this wasn't
happening. Both the Agency and Council follow significant rules and legal guidelines for a project that URA believes
fits the requirements of the agency.
Councilor Dittenber reviewed his involvement in the URA process over the years and added that he believed the
property was an excellent project.
Councilor Register noted she was concerned with there being two projects on the same property
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Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Register, Stadick. Those voting no: Doty, Williams, Allgood, Dittenber. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
MOTION FAILS
It was then MOVED by Dittenber, SECONDED by Williams to sponsor BILL NO. 51 (ORDINANCE NO. 3703)
Adopting the Urban Renewal Plan For The Site B - Caldwell Urban Renewal Area with a request to move for its
passage by title only and approve for publication.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Williams, Allgood, Dittenber, and Doty. Those voting no: Register, Stadick. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor called a brief recess.
(PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): CASE SUP25-000012: THE APPLICANT, WHITE HORSE
SALOON, ON BEHALF OF MIGUEL GADDI, IS REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE
PERMIT FOR A DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT WITH LIQUOR IN THE D-CC (DOWNTOWN CITY
CENTER) ZONING DISTRICT AND WITHIN 300 FEET OF CHURCH. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED
ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF ARTHUR ST., APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET SOUTHEAST OF THE
INTERSECTION WITH KIMBALL ST.)
April Cabello, Planner 1, was present to review the special use permit for White Horse Saloon. She detailed the
offerings being proposed at the property.
Public Comment
In Favor:
Amber Corsin and Suzi Airhart presented together as the applicants detailing their plans for the property and thanking
the Council for their consideration.
Seeing no other comments, the public hearing was closed.
EVIDENCE LIST FOR CASE NO. SUP25-000012:
1. Staff report
2. PowerPoint presentations from staff.
ORDER OF DECISION:
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Dittenber that based on the Findings Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law, the
Caldwell City Council hereby orders that case SUP25-000012: the applicant, White Horse Saloon, on behalf of Miguel
Gaddi, is requesting approval of a SPECIAL USE Permit for a drinking establishment with liquor in the D-CC
(Downtown City Center) Zoning District and within 300 feet of church is approved with the conditions as outlined
within the staff report.
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
(CONSIDER THE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR WHITE HORSE SALOON ON BEHALF OF
MIGUEL GADDI AT 815 ARTHUR STREET SUITES 110 AND 120.)
MOVED by Dittenber, SECONDED by Register to approve the liquor license application for White Horse Saloon on
behalf of Miguel Gaddi at 815 Arthur Street Suites 110 And 120.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Williams, Allgood, Dittenber, Stadick, Doty and Register. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): CASE SUP25-000007: THE APPLICANT, BONNIE LAYTON,
ON BEHALF OF LEXINGTON PARTNERS LLC, IS REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A
MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT TO CONSIST OF A SINGLE BUILDING WITH TWELVE (12)
RESIDENTIAL UNITS. THE 0.818-ACRE PARCEL IS ZONED R-3 AND IS WITHIN THE APO-2
OVERLAY ZONE, AND IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON ST.,
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APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH SMEED PKWY, IN CALDWELL,
ID.)
Katie Wright, Associate Planner, reviewed the application with Council reviewing the location and request for the
property in question. Wright noted that the application was received after code changes that now require a special use
permit for the project in question.
Councilor Dittenber asked if a walking path would be installed between school and fields, Wright noted the path was
being considered and was listed as a condition within the agreement.
Public Comment
In Favor:
Bonnie Layton, spoke in favor as the applicant of the project and gave a presentation detailing the proposed project
and its connection to other developments in the area.
Opposed:
Julie Yamamoto was present in opposition with concerns for safety and proximity to the schools and parks in the area.
Jodi Endicott also spoke in opposition as the principal of the school nearby the property in question.
Amanda VanGills spoke as a parent of students at the charter school close to the property and reviewed her concerns
with the project being proposed.
Councilor Williams concern of "moving goalposts"
Applicant Response:
Bonnie Layton presented in response to other comments and reiterated that the developer is working with school to
be good neighbor and plans to provide needed connectivity to the area with consideration for the surrounding
developments and existing residents.
Councilor Williams asked if the rental agreement could include limitation of property access and make it clear renters
are not to be on school properties. Layton explained that information could be provided to residents.
Seeing no other comments, the public hearing was closed.
EVIDENCE LIST FOR CASE NO. SUP25-000007:
1. Staff report
2. PowerPoint presentations from staff and the applicants' representatives.
ORDER OF DECISION:
MOVED by Register, SECONDED by Stadick to deny the Special Use Permit for Lexington Sky Apartments.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Stadick, Register, Allgood. Those voting no: Doty, Williams, Dittenber. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
Before casting a tie -breaking vote, the Mayor expressed his desire for more discussion on the property with the
applicant and school staff to work on a mutually beneficial agreement.
A substitute motion was then made.
MOVED Dittenber, SECONDED Doty to continue for a future date
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER BILL 50 (ORD 3702) AMENDING CALDWELL CITY CODE CHAPTER 05, ARTICLE 09,
SECTION 05-09-01, OF CALDWELL CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO STREET LIGHTS TO PROPERLY
REFERENCE IDAHO STATE STATUTE WITH A REQUEST TO MOVE FOR ITS PASSAGE BY TITLE
ONLY AND APPROVE THE SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION.)
Robb MacDonald reviewed the proposed change noting City Code was being updated to mirror changes to State Code.
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to sponsor Bill 50 (Ord 3702) Amending Caldwell City Code Chapter 05,
Article 09, Section 05-09-01, of Caldwell City Code, pertaining to street lights to properly reference Idaho State Statute
with a request to move for its passage by title only and approve the summary for publication.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Stadick, Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, Register, Williams. Those voting no: none. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 312-25 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PRECISION
ENGINEERING, LLC TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR A STREET LIGHTING ANALYSIS OF
THE DOWNTOWN AND NORTH OF DOWNTOWN AREAS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT) moved from consent unendu far furlher discussion.
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Councilor Williams asked why the City is hiring consultants when we have excellent staff and wondered if it would
make more sense to hire a position specifically for consulting.
Bruce Mills explained that often specialized resources, software and expertise are used to complete the studies and
staff do not always have the specialization.
Rae Lynn North noted that URA funding is delayed and could not be used for this project. She agreed that City staff is
fantastic but sometimes experts are needed.
It was MOVED by Register to deny. Seeing no second the motions dies.
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Williams to approve Resolution 312-25 approving an agreement with Precision
Engineering, LLC to provide design services for a street lighting analysis of only the downtown and authorizing the
Mayor to execute the agreement.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, Register, Williams, and Stadick. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(FINANCE REPORT Ape'MA'NCE BY'CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL)
The Finance Committee has leviewed current acdqunts payable in the amount of $4,139,224.75 for the period ending
August 12, 2025, and n8t payroll in $.776,716.5a �Dr the pay period ending July 26, 2025.
MOVED by Allgood, �EC.QNDED by $tadici to Approve accounts payable in the amount of S4,139,224.75
represented by check number's' 18a41J,* ot„g1i 187862 and electronic payments and payroll in the amount of
$776,716.53 represented byo�eck numberiOB7 through 40076 and direct deposits be accepted, payments approved,
and vouchers filed in the office of -the City Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED
(DISCUSSION ITEM POLICE AND FIRE FUNDING)
RaeLynn North reviewed a draft proposal for funding special revenues in Police and Fire and how that process would
better serve the City. Staff and Council discussed options for moving forward and will bring forward a proposal as
necessary.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilor Dittenber noted that he believed Caldwell is a remarkable city and thanked everyone for the part they play.
Councilor Doty reported rodeo was success and was proud of reporting that crime levels are decreasing within Caldwell.
Councilor Stadick reported he had attended an irrigation board meeting and appreciated staff working with the board to improve
services.
Councilor Register complimented the Parks department on their use of social media.
Councilor Williams recognized Debbie Geyer as her last meeting as City Clerk. Those present applauded her dedication to the
City over the years.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Stadick to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206 (d)(i).
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Williams, Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, Register, and Stadick. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
Council entered into Executive Session at 10:06pm and exited at 10:50pm
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
APPROVED AS WRITTEN THIS 31 DAY OF September 2025.
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