HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-21city council minutesBOOK 50
SPECIAL MEETING
"Budget Visioning" Workshop
May 21, 2009
5:30 p.m.
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Attendance: Mayor Nancolas, Sobba, Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, Wendelsdorf, Osgood,
Billingsley, Jones, Geyer, Allgood, and Waite.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
PARKS DEPARTMENT:
(SEE EXHIBIT A)
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
o PAL Program
• Optimist Club & Pepsi Bottling Company has shown interest in upgrading and expanding the Caldwell PAL
program
• Recent boxing events have been well attended — involvement has grown
• Looking to locate property to build a PAL Center
• Suggested that Chris continue moving forward with this project to find a new location and adequate funding
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
o Training Facility
• Moving forward with the re- bidding process
• Estimated that the project will be completed by October 2009
PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT:
o City Trails Plan
• Committee would like to proceed with the Lake Lowell Trail
• Would be a two -year project if Pioneer Irrigation approves a crossing agreement.
• Vallivue School District very excited about this project, which would eliminate bussing students to the
YMCA
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT;
• Working to keep departments whole
• Emphasizing cross training methods
• No raises are being forecast for the upcoming budget cycle
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT;
• Continuing the archiving of public documents for website viewing
• Election year — will work with Canyon County concerning a proposed administrative fee increase
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
o Parking lots in the City
• Several city facility parking lots needs to be repaired
• Include funds in the Street Department to maintain city -owned parking lots
• Need routine seal - coating and maintenance schedule to be established
• This year the City Library & Senior Center parking lots were seal coated. Both of them were in desperate
need of maintenance.
Well #21
• Needs to be constructed this year
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
o Airport Terminal Furnishings
• Need to look for good deals on furnishings
o Streetscape in the downtown
• Dennis Cannon is moving forward with these plans
o Simplot Stadium
• Softball field needs to be replaced at the site if stadium is used for other type of athletic field
• Maintenance of the facility should be routine
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o Free energy audits of city buildings are available through Idaho Power
o Build America Bonds
• Urban Renewal Agency is researching this option for funding
Energy Grant
• Dennis Cannon is preparing the request for stimulus funding of $169,000for energy improvements
• Portion of funds will be used at Caldwell Police Department for a sufficient cooling system in the computer
server room
o Griffith Ball field
• Joint partnership has been established with City & College of Idaho in the construction of this field
• Joint maintenance contract is being drafted by C of I
Golf Board
• Board is looking for creative ways to increase revenues
MAYOR
o COMPASS Executive Committee announced that the City will possibly receive Step -in Project Funding
(Stimulus Package) which would be used at Exit #29 if funding become available
COMPASS
• Membership dues have been cut back by 10%
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
APPROVED AS written THIS 15th DAY OF JUNE 1 2009.
Mayor
Councilperson Councilperson
Councilperson Councilperson
Councilperson Councilperson
ATTEST:
City Clerk
BOOK 50
Brothers Park
Finish 5 acre portion
Restroom #2
Bury Brothers Ditch
Additional Parking
Signage for overflow at
school
Lincoln Park (CSD)
PI Irrigation
Landscaping
Ward Park (VSD)
PI Irrigation
Landscaping
YMCA Park
PI Irrigation
Landscaping
Ustick Park
Drinking Fountain
Hard Ball Field - lights
Playground
Griffiths Park
Parking South
Hardball Field
Playground
Hard Ball Field Lights
Walking Paths
Hardball Field Triangles
Memorial Park
Restroom Reconstruction
Curtis Park
Eagle Quest
Need request in writing
with more information
Parks Projects Visioning 2009
Pipedream Park (north)
Landscape
Irrigation
Restroom
BMX Track
Skateboard Park - lights
Irrigation /Landscape
GALS Quad
Pipedream Park (south)
Need to review the master park plan
Complete the park
Centennial Park
Restroom
Greenbelt
Trail System - YMCA to Library
Seal Coat
Luby Park
Arbors For Rose Garden
Sidewalk From Picnic Shelter To Parking Lot
2nd Picnic Shelter
Maintenance Shop
Drainfield - Nursery
Spill Containment - Nursery
West Road - Nursery
Versa -Tube Shade Structure - Forestry
6 Bay Covered Equipment Storage
Miscellaneous
Landscape - IP Substation
Park Master Plan Update
Downtown Pocket Park
Silver Bridge Park
EIJay to review figures & study feasibility
EIJay: Schedule a environmental clean -up & report back to Council
Park Trail
Brian needs to review bike racks along the paths
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EXHIBIT A
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Lakevue Park
Keep moving forward
Use impact fees Additional skate parks in "pocket" areas throughout town
Smaller versions of regional skate park should be scattered throughout the City
Indian Creek Park
Need restrooms
Tennis Courts
Ruby & Memorial needs desparate repair
DARE /Pal Skatepark
Needs to be upgraded
VanSlyke Outdoor Museum
Formulate a "Friends of the VanSlyke"
Rotary Park
Continue seeking grant funding to upgrade
Parking Lots
Susan Miller is working on this project
Archery Range