HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-20 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESBOOK 66 PAGE 183
Amended Agenda:
- Move item #17 in the
Consent Calendar to New
Business for further
discussion
City Council
Workshop
(City Hall - Chambers Room #100)
October 20, 2025
5:00 p.m.
• Economic Development – OnPoint EV Solutions
Steven Jenkins introduced the team with OnPoint EV Solutions to give a presentation regarding possible vehicle
charging options within Caldwell.
Councilor Doty expressed concern about taking up existing spaces and the impact that it might have on businesses
and residents.
Councilor Stadick asked if the demand exists for the stations and expressed concern about restrictions.
Councilor Register asked if specific locations were being considered, staff explained it was only exploratory at this
time.
5:30 p.m.
• University of Idaho Extension – Senior Produce Program
Daniel Adams, SWDH, reviewed the program and its purpose before delving into a report on the success of the
program throughout the year.
The workshop adjourned at 5:51pm
Regular City Council Meeting
Agenda
(City Hall - Chambers Room #100)
October 20, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Mayor Wagoner opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Caldwell City Hall Council Chambers.
Phil Whitbeck of the Caldwell Fire Department 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. Absent: none
Conflict of Interest:
None.
Audience Participation:
Dawn Chew was present on behalf of her neighborhood with concerns for the condition of their neighborhood roads. Mayor
Wagoner informed Ms. Chew that a discussion would take place during old business and invited them to remain to answer any
questions Council might have..
Jeanne Cridebring spoke to the need for transparency and respect in local government especially during the election and
campaign cycle.
Amendments to the City Council Agenda:
Moved by Stadick, Seconded by Doty to move Consent Calendar Item #17 to New Business for further discussion and
pull item Consent Calendar #11 for a future agenda.
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 October 6, 2025;
3. Approve Resolution 390-25 adopting the Zion Municipal Advisor Agreement;
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4. Approve Resolution 377-25 authorizing the execution of an agreement for use of City Facilities for youth sports by
Caldwell BMX;
5. Approve Resolution 378-25 authorizing the execution of an agreement with Dorain Studio for photography services and
products for the Caldwell Recreation Department;
6. Approve Resolution 379-25 authorizing the purchase of a used Telehandler for the Caldwell Fire Department Training
Division in the budgeted amount of $71,762.65;
7. Approve Resolution 380-25 authorizing the budgeted expenditure of $137,280.00 for the construction of two Conex-
based training structures for Caldwell Fire Department;
8. Approve Resolution 381-25 accepting a bid proposal for the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of
Linden Road and Ward Road in the budgeted amount of $1,700,208.47;
9. Approve Resolution 382-25 accepting a temporary easement for access & construction between the City of Caldwell and
Seddie Caldwell II, LLC;
10. Approve Resolution 383-25 authorizing the declaration of Unit 64, owned by the Caldwell Police Department, as surplus
with the disposition of transfer to Enterprise Solutions;
11. Approve Agricultural Lease Agreement for 16.3 acres of Airport Property to M&S Farms for farming and irrigation;
12. Approve Resolution 384-25 authorizing the Public Works Department to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Jacobs engineering for “Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Optimization” at Caldwell Wastewater
Treatment Facility in the budgeted amount of $55,200.00;
13. Approve Resolution 385-25 accepting a right-of-way encroachment agreement between S3 Investments L.P. and the City
OF Caldwell which will allow the fencing to remain in the right-of-way of W Logan St.;
14. Approve Resolution 386-25 accepting a permanent utility easement between the City of Caldwell and Purcell Family
Revocable Trust for the purpose of operation and maintenance of a sewer main line;
15. Approve Resolution 387-25 accepting a right-of-way encroachment agreement between STW Investments LLC and the
City of Caldwell which will allow the structures to be in the right-of-way at the frontage of their properties at Laster
Lane;
16. Approve Resolution 388-25 accepting a deferral agreement for public improvement construction between Jeremy R.
Gordon and Marlia C. Gordon and the City of Caldwell for the purpose of temporarily deferring public improvement
construction;
17. Approve Resolution accepting a permanent utility easement between the City of Caldwell and Jeremy R. Gordon and
Marlia C. Gordon for the purpose of construction, operation and maintenance of a sanitary sewer main line moved to new
business for further discussion.
18. Approve Resolution 389-25 adopting the professional services agreement with David Evans & Associates, Inc for
replacement of the Kimball Bridge in the budgeted, and grant funded, amount of $157,549.61;
19. Approve new alcohol license for Nara Ramen to be located at 702 Main Street, Caldwell.
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: [All Old Business Items Listed are Considered Action Items]
Discussion Item: Staff Update regarding Golden Gate Irrigation District.
Robb MacDonald, Public Works Director was present to update Council on the Golden Gate Irrigation partnership. He
noted that he, and members of Council, had attended recent meetings and progress was being made between the two
parties. MacDonald confirmed that he would continue those discussions and update Council as necessary on their
progress.
Discussion Item: Staff Update regarding Sienna Hills Seal Coat Project.
Bruce Mills, Deputy Director, was present to review the Sienna Hills subdivision chip-seal and repair. He reviewed the
steps that had been taken by staff under previous direction from Council and provided options for improvement.
Councilor Register asked when the repairs could be done to which Mr. Mills explained that late spring to early summer
2026 was the most feasible timeline based on weather.
Councilor Doty suggested that staff fog coat now and do a full fix at a later date.
Councilor Stadick expressed his concern for rocks in lawns and sidewalks and asked if Staff could conduct cleanups in
the area.
Councilor Allgood asked if bald spots could be improved, Mr. Mills explained it hard to add in chips to existing areas
but repairs would be attempted.
New Business: [New Business Items Listed are Considered Action Items]
Consider Resolution accepting a permanent utility easement between the City of Caldwell and Jeremy R.
Gordon and Marlia C. Gordon for the purpose of construction, operation and maintenance of a sanitary
sewer main line. moved to new business for further discussion.
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Hallie Hart, City Engineer, explained the reasoning for requesting a utility easement noting it was for an existing
sewer line that would allow the City to access the Gordon’s property should they need to.
Councilor Williams thanked staff for the additional information.
Moved by Williams, Seconded by Dittenber to Approve Resolution 388-25 accepting a permanent utility easement
between the City of Caldwell and Jeremy R. Gordon and Marlia C. Gordon for the purpose of construction, operation
and maintenance of a sanitary sewer main line.
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 Resolution 376-25 Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Caldwell and
Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency for shared staffing.
RaeLynn North, Finance Director, was present to review the details of the MOU with the Caldwell Urban Renewal
Agency. North explained the agreement was based on self-reporting of staff time being utilized for the Agency.
Councilor Stadick asked who would pay for the services if the URA runs out of funding to with Ms. North explained
the agreement was formalizing what is already taking place.
Councilor Allgood supported the agreements noting he believes it adds transparency to the partnership and
processes.
Moved by Doty, Seconded by Allgood Approve Resolution 376-25 Adopting a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Caldwell and Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency for shared staffing.
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 Bill 51 (Ordinance 3713) Amend section 11-04-07 of Caldwell City Code pertaining to financial
guarantees with a request to move for passage by title only and approve the summary for publication.
Hallie Hart reviewed the bonding process for incoming developments explaining that the requested change would
lower the required bonding amount and clarify confusion on the bonding and development process.
Moved by Williams, Seconded by Dittenber Sponsor Bill 51 (Ordinance 3713) Amend section 11-04-07 of Caldwell
City Code pertaining to financial guarantees with a request to move for 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 Bill 52 (Ordinance 3714) Annexing Saint Alphonsus Medical Center into the Caldwell Municipal
Irrigation District.
Moved by Stadick, Seconded by Stadick Sponsor Bill 52 (Ordinance 3714) Annexing Saint Alphonsus Medical
Center into the Caldwell Municipal Irrigation District with a request to move for 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
Public Hearing (Quasi-Judicial): Case MOD25-000001: The applicant, ALC Architecture, on behalf of Caiyer
LLC, is requesting to modify the conditions of approval of case number ZON22-000003, which rezoned the
subject parcel from M1 (Light Industrial) to C3 (Service Commercial). The original application was
approved by City Council on October 6, 2022, with condition 10.5 stating “The site will only be used for a
non-sitting drive through type restaurant with no indoor seating.” The proposed project from that time for a
drive-thru coffee shop was never constructed and the current applicant would like to revise that condition to
allow for either drive-thru or sit down restaurants. The 0.38 acre site is located on the east corner of the
intersection between N. 21st Ave. and Commercial Way, in Caldwell, Idaho.
Joe Dodson, Principal Planner, introduced the project giving details of the property and the intended use of the
space.
Seeing no other comments, the public hearing was closed.
Evidence List For Case No. MOD25-000001:
1. Staff report
2. PowerPoint presentations from staff.
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Order Of Decision:
Moved by Doty, Seconded by Stadick that Based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Caldwell City
Council hereby orders that Case MOD25-000001 a request to modify the conditions of approval of case number
ZON22-000003 Is Approved with the conditions as outlined within the staff report.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, Stadick, and Williams. Those voting no: Register. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
Motion Carried
Public Hearing (Quasi-Judicial): Case DEV25-000003: The applicant, North Ranch LLC, is requesting a
Development Agreement Modification to the North Ranch DA to permit a large scale multi-family dwelling
development with 98 residential dwelling-units and a hotel. The 3.9 acre site is located between Haystack Way
and Saddle Ave., approximately 550 feet north of the intersections with Highway 20/26.
Katie Wright, Associate Planner, introduced the request to Council by reviewing the background of the project and
the requested changes to the previous development agreement.
Councilor Doty asked if the apartment would meet parking requirements, Ms. Wright reiterated that parking
requirements were met.
Councilor Allgood asked what standards were not being met. Ms. Wright detailed the missing standards nothing that
outdoor plaza and indoor areas provide amenities but the development would not meet green space requirements.
Dale King, Applicant, reviewed the proposal with Council noting the close proximity to commercial retailors in the
area that could utilize worker housing. Mr. King reviewed the amenities being proposed and the standards to which
the property would be built.
Councilor Williams asked for clarification on the amenities, Mr. King detailed the gym, lobby, and private unit
spaces being proposed
Councilor Doty asked if Roger Brooks had been consulted, Mr. King confirmed that he had.
Councilor Allgood noted that while he was struggling with the apartments being proposed, he acknowledged the
need to create an area for living and working.
Register added that she was comfortable with the hotel but didn’t support the apartments. Mr. King noted that the
apartments are a permitted use, and his team is only looking for permission to deviate from the required amenities.
There was no Public Comment and the public hearing was closed.
Evidence List For Case No. DEV25-000003:
1. Staff report
2. PowerPoint presentations from staff and the applicants’ representatives.
Councilor Dittenber reiterated his support for workforce housing, especially in a commercial area and added that the
need for housing is market driven.
Order Of Decision:
Moved by Dittenber, Seconded by Doty that Based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Caldwell
City Council hereby orders that Case DEV25-000003 a request to modify the conditions of approval of case number
ZON22-000003 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: Register, Stadick. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
Motion Carried
Finance Report Acceptance By Caldwell City Council
The Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $3,398,071.69 for the period
ending October 14, 2025, and net payroll in $896,939.81 for the pay period ending October 4, 2025.
Moved by Allgood, Seconded by Stadick to approve accounts payable in the amount of $3,398,071.69 represented
by check numbers 188917 through 189195 and electronic payments and payroll in the amount of $896,939.81
represented by check numbers 40205 through 40227 and direct deposits be accepted, payments approved, and
vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion Carried
Council Comments:
Councilors expressed their support for Caldwell and the direction in which it was moving and thanked Staff for their ongoing
work throughout the community.
Councilor Doty thanked the members of the Impact Fee Committee for their dedicated work.
Councilor Stadick reported that the Carrie French monument was moving forward and the family is pleased with the location
and progress.
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Mayor’s Comments:
Mayor Wagoner commended staff for their hard work in the community and noted the continuing positive improvements
throughout Caldwell.
Executive Session:
Moved by Dittenber, Seconded by Williams to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206 (d).
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Williams, Allgood, Dittenber, Doty, Register, and Stadick. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: none.
Council entered into Executive Session at 7:28pm and exited at 8:09pm
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:09pm.
Approved as Written this 3rd Day of November 2025.
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Mayor Wagoner
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Councilor Doty
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Councilor Stadick
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Councilor Register
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Councilor Williams
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Councilor Allgood
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Councilor Dittenber
Attest:
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Kristina Buchan, City Clerk