HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-03 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESBOOK 66 PAGE 188
Amended Agenda:
- Move item #3 in the Consent
Calendar to New Business for
further discussion
- Remove item #20 in the Consent
Calendar for consideration at a
future meeting
City Council
Workshop
(City Hall - Chambers Room #100)
November 3, 2025
5:30 p.m.
• BMX Idaho – Annual Report
Tiffany DeFrance of the Parks and Recreation Department was present to introduce representatives from Caldwell BMX who
reviewed the details of the annual BMX race that takes place at the Caldwell track and the impact it has on the local
community.
Councilor Williams thanked everyone for their commitment to Caldwell and noted the ongoing support from the community
and the City.
The workshop adjourned at 5:39pm
Regular City Council Meeting
Agenda
(City Hall - Chambers Room #100)
November 3, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Mayor Wagoner opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Caldwell City Hall Council Chambers.
Lieutenant Amy Lewis of the Salvation Army 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.
Special Presentations.
1. Proclamation declaring November “Nutcracker November” in recognition of Ballet Idaho's The Nutcracker: In a
Nutshell.
Kim Hasenoehrl, of Caldwell Fine Arts, explained the “in a Nutshell” version of the nutcracker to those present and
invited three dancers present to introduce themselves.
Mayor Wagoner read the following proclamation:
Declaring November 2025 as “Nutcracker November”
WHEREAS, for 63 years, Caldwell Fine Arts has been a cornerstone of culture and creativity in our community,
bringing world-class performances and arts experiences to the Treasure Valley; and
WHEREAS, for more than 35 of those years, Caldwell Fine Arts has presented The Nutcracker, introducing thousands
of local children and families to the joy of live ballet, many seeing a professional performance for the very first time;
and
WHEREAS, each holiday season, The Nutcracker brings new visitors to Caldwell who shop in our stores, dine in our
restaurants, and take in the lights and festive atmosphere of our beautiful downtown Winter Wonderland; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the third presentation of Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker: In a Nutshell, a special production
created in partnership with Caldwell Fine Arts, Ballet Idaho, and the City of Caldwell. Together, this partnership brings
the magic of Idaho’s premier ballet company, complete with stunning costumes, sets, and world -class dancing to our
community; and
WHEREAS, this collaboration reflects Caldwell’s dedication to celebrating the arts, supporting local experiences, and
building community traditions that inspire joy year after year;
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jarom Wagoner, Mayor of the City of Caldwell, do hereby proclaim the month of November
2025 as “Nutcracker November” in the City of Caldwell, and invite all residents and visitors to celebrate the season,
experience the arts, and enjoy the magic that The Nutcracker brings to our community.
Audience Participation:
Lee Gientke made comments on the importance of using Urban Renewal and encouraged Council to consider the end goals
of the process and how the City would be imp acted.
Dale King complimented the Building and Planning Departments and thanked Staff for their ongoing commitment to
providing excellent work.
Dave Moore spoke to his concerns about information being sent too close to the latest Urban Renewal meeting that allowed
limited time for questions about the plan being presented to Council.
Amendments to the City Council Agenda:
Moved by Doty, Seconded by Stadick to move Consent Calendar Item #3 to New Business for further discussion and
pull item Consent Calendar #20 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 20, 2025 and Hearing Examiner
minutes for August 26th, September 9th and 23rd, 2025;
3. Approve Agricultural Lease Agreement for 16.3 acres of Airport Property to M&S Farms for farming and irrigation;
moved to New Business for further discussion . Moved to New Business
4. Approve the reappointment of Chuck Bosen, Zach Wagoner, and Sue Kushlan to the Caldwell Golf Board;
5. Approve the appointment of Debbie Geyer to the Planning and Zoning Commission for term #1;
6. Approve the reappointment of Dave Larson to the Planning and Zoning Commission for term #2;
7. Adopt the 2026 Public Hearing Calendar for the Downtown Parking Advisory Board, Caldwell Traffic Commission,
Hearing Examiner, Planning and Zoning Commission, Design Review Commission, and Historic Preservation
Commission
8. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Valencia Village No. 3 Final Plat (SFP25 -000015).
9. Approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law for Canyon Crossing No. 2 Final Plat (SFP25 -000022).
10. Approve Resolution 397-25 accepting utility easements from Endurance Holdings for Highline Industrial Park
Subdivision, Located at 2617 South KCID Road, Caldwell;
11. Approve Resolution 398-25 declaring Caldwell Police Department body worn cameras as scrap and donate to Elevate
Academy and CWI;
12. Approve Resolution 399-25 declaring Caldwell Police Department Units 65 and 21 as scrap and transferring to
Enterprise E Fleets;
13. Approve Resolution 400-25 authorizing the purchase of a Kubota skid steer in the budgeted amount of $87,110.73 for
the Parks and Recreation Department;
14. Approve Resolution 401-25 authorizing the purchase of a replacement at Blackhawk Sanitary Sewer Pump Station in the
budgeted amount of $61,684.65;
15. Approve Resolution 402-25 ratifying construction contract with Central Cove for replacement of a 15" sanitary sewer
main in critical condition, across 10th Avenue near the Dixie Drain and Fairview Golf Course in the budgeted amount of
$154,722.00;
16. Approve Resolution 396-25 accepting a utility easement between the City of Caldwell and MRL Property Management
for the purpose of construction, operation and maintenance of domestic water main lines which is necessary to provide
said services to 6202 Cleveland Blvd;
17. Approve Resolution 395-25 accepting dedication of water main lines and streetlight facilities located within the
Cleveland Core & Shell Development;
18. Approve Resolution 403-25 authorizing the purchase of a Kubota Excavator for the Electrical Department in the
budgeted amount of $57,050.00;
19. Approve Resolution 394-25 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;
20. Approve Resolution accepting a deferral agreement for public improvement construction between Jedd Shippy and
Angela Shippy and the City of Caldwell for the purpose of temporarily deferring public improvement construction;
removed for consideration at a future meeting. Removed to be considered at a future meeting.
21. Approve Resolution 393-25 accepting quitclaim deed for right-of-way from the City of Caldwell (R3536801000) for the
purpose of transferring an 80-foot strip of land known as S 22ND Avenue between Stock Trail Road and Arthur Street
for public right-of-way;
22. Approve Resolution 404-25 authorizing Construction Contract, "Well 17 Pump Station Improvements - Transmission
Main", between the City of Caldwell and L2 Excavation, LLC in the budgeted amount of $530,871.83;
23. Approve Resolution 407-25 accepting the Professional Services Agreement with Cushing Terrell for professional design
work for a proposed park along Lincoln Road in the budgeted amount of $350,000.00;
24. Approve Resolution 392-25 accepting the dedication of Sanitary Sewer, Domestic Water Main line, and Streetlights
Improvements as part of the Saint Alphonsus Medical Center, located at 712 Aviation Way;
25. Approve Resolution 406-25 authorizing the acceptance of EPA Brownfields Grant in the amount of $500,000.00;
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26. Approve Resolution 405-25 authorizing the agreement with Treasure Valley Transit in the budgeted amount of
$66,344.00;
27. Approve new alcohol license for Maverik Inc. to be located at 15280 Green Road, 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]
None.
New Business: [New Business Items Listed are Considered Action Items]
Action Item Consider Agricultural Lease Agreement for 16.3 acres of Airport Property to M&S Farms for farming
and irrigation; moved from Consent Calendar for further discussion.
Robb MacDonald, Public Works Director, was present to review the lease being proposed to Council. MacDonald
explained the property in question had originally been unfarmed based on an incoming development. The
development did not move forward and the property would be best.
Councilor Stadick asked for clarification on the price being negotiated noting that he felt the dollar amount was low.
MacDonald explained that the lease would also save Staff time for maintenance.
Councilor Doty asked about the time of the lease and how it compared to land values in the area. Mr. MacDonald
explained that a one-year lease was being proposed and would need to be renegotiated in the future.
Moved by Dittenber, Seconded by Allgood to Approve the Agricultural Lease Agreement for 16.3 acres of Airport
Property to M&S Farms for farming and irrigation.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Doty, Register, Williams, Allgood, and Dittenber. Those voting no: Stadick. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
Motion Carried
Action Item: Consider Resolution 392-25 Directing the Submission of the Caldwell Central Urban Renewal Project
Area Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendations.
Mark Hilty, URA legal counsel, was present to review the Resolution before Council. He noted that the decision
tonight was not to finalize the Plan as it was being proposed but instead to move the Plan forward to Planning and
Zoning and, ultimately, back to City Council for public hearing and final decision. Hilty reviewed the history of the
plan and the property in question.
Council discussed the next steps in the plan implementation process and expressed concern over the timeline of the
project and information available to both the URA and Council.
Moved by Register, Seconded by Stadick to Continue action on Resolution 392-25 to November 17, 2025
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Doty, Stadick, Register, Williams, and Allgood. Those voting no: Dittenber. Absent
and/or not voting: none.
Motion Carried
Action Item: Consider Bill 64 (Ordinance 3716) Annexing Greenmont Subdivision, Phase 1 and Solstice
Subdivision into the Caldwell Municipal Irrigation District.
Moved by Allgood, Seconded by Doty to Sponsor Bill 64 (Ordinance 3716) Annexing Greenmont Subdivision,
Phase 1 and Solstice Subdivision into the Caldwell Municipal Irrigation District.
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
Finance Report Acceptance By Caldwell City Council
The Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount of $4,349,700.76 for the period
ending October 28, 2025 and net payroll of $807,698.17 for pay period ending October 18, 2025 .
Moved by Stadick, Seconded by Williams to approve accounts payable in the amount of $4,349,700.76 represented
by check numbers 189196 through 189558 and electronic payments and payroll for the amount of $807,698.17
represented by check numbers 40228 through 40250 and direct deposits be accepted, payments approved, and
vouchers filed in the office of the City Clerk.
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Motion Carried
Council Comments:
Councilors expressed their support for Caldwell and the direction in which it was moving and thanked Staff for their ongoing
dedication to the community.
Councilor Williams noted that new things in the community are exciting and encouraged everyone to stay involved.
Councilor Allgood remarked that elections are often grueling and difficult and encouraged everyone to go vote.
Councilor Dittenber recognized Phyllis Jewett, who passed recently.
Councilor Doty asked for update on the light study and replacements. Mr. MacDonald reported that lightbulbs were being
replaced and had already made a big difference.
Councilor Stadick reported on the new flashing lights being installed near school zones and thanked Staff for their
commitment to safety. He also invited everyone to attend Veteran’s Day events in the community.
Councilor Register thanked the Police Department for the recognition of pancreatic cancer month.
Mayor’s Comments:
Mayor Wagoner reported on the Area of Impact Hearings with County and encourage Council to reach out to staff on both
sides for details.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:08pm.
Approved as Written this 17th 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