HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-11city council minutesBOOK 49
SPECIAL MEETING
WORKSHOP
August 11, 2008
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nancolas at 4:00 p.m.
Council members present: Blacker, Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba
Council members absent: Oates and Hopper.
Staffmembers present: Dennis Cannon.
Presenters present: none.
(ITEMS OF DISCUSSION)
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Downtown redevelopment issues to include;
• FEMA update: FEMA representatives will be arriving in Caldwell on August 26"' to
view the Indian Creek site. Documentation will be provided to validate the City's
position concerning the flood plain issue. Dennis Cannon reported that legislative
lobbyists are still working in behalf of the City. The Mayor has met with several of the
current political candidates to give insight concerning this FEMA issue.
• DEQ update: Dennis Cannon reported that the DEQ downtown evaluation is nearly
complete. No contamination issues have been located. There is a new compliance
officer for the area.
• Oppenheimer Development update: The Mayor reported that a meeting was conducted
today with the Oppenheimer Development group and noted that they are very positive
concerning the project's progress. They are currently looking for parcels to address
future parking needs within the downtown. Oppenheimer will announce the final
determination concerning the catalyst project's location along with other details in a
September public town hall meeting. Staff will be working with them concerning
elements of the project's design as it relates to square footage cost estimates.
• Can-Act Theater relocation issues: The Mayor announced that the Can-Act Theater
group, which was housed at the Caldwell Center for the Arts in the old St. Mary's facility
at 7 & Dearborn, is no longer able to occupy that building. They are looking to relocate
within the downtown area. They have approached City staff concerning the temporary
use of the City -owned building at 214 South 7 Avenue. Mark Hilty is currently drafting
a contract to address the rental agreement, roof repair issues, utilities, and liability
insurance.
(ACTION ITEMS)
• Include the contract for the Can -Act Theater group, which is being drafted by the City Attorney,
on the September 2 °d Council agenda
• Work with Oppenheimer Development Group concerning the notification process of the
September town hall meeting.
(ADJOURNMENT)
The workshop was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
APPROVED AS written THIS 18 DAY OF AUGUST 2008.
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