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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-29-1992 R/UDAT MINUTES � � • � , _ , R/UDAT .� • • • =• Team for the Revitalization and Advancement of Caldwell MINUTES Meeting of January 29, 1992 �. �-; Present: Chairman Chuck Randloph, Teri Ottens, Rick Fitzsimons, Bob Carpenter, Reed Taylor, Tom Ensley, Marva Don Card, Estella Zamora and Susan Stacy. MINUTES With no corrections or additions Tom Ensley made a motion to approve the minutes as distributed. Rick Fitzsimons seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. REPORTS A. Ag-Expo Building: Glen Koch, guest speaker, was not present so this item was tabled to a future agenda. . S. Gem Communities: Susan Stacy reported on a meeting regarding the status of the Gem Communities application. She reported that the meeting was a discussion on which elements are yet to be completed and whose responsibility it will be to complete those items. She asked the Committee to be considering what kind of "site visit" would best aid our community. She also reported th�t the decision of the individuals at that meeting was to have her prepare a draft and present it for approval. Teri reported that CEDP is going to be paying Susan to complete this project. C. 4-C Committee Work Session with City Council: Susan reported that the City_ Council agreed to support the stabilization of the building and the opening of the gym. Teri stated that Council members have commented that the long range plan is for the 4-C Committee to be assigned the planning and design of the rest of the project. She further stated that the 4-C Committee is in the process of becoming incorporated. Teri also stated that the City Council will take action on this item during their meeting of February 3, 1992. 621 Cleveland Blvd.• P.O. Box 1177 • Caldwell, Idaho 83606 ' Telephone (208) 455-3000 • � f , D. Beautification Committee: Teri reported that the Beautification Committee was very receptive to becoming involved with a project involving the entrances in Caldwell. The Chairman of the Committee, Patricia Benedict, is going to meet with Tom Ensley and Nels Reese to further discuss their involvement. E. City Manager: Garret Nancolas was not present at the meeting, therefore this item was tabled to the next agenda. F. Transportation: Teri distributed a draft of the Transportation Component to the update of the Comprehensive Plan. She asked that the Committee members review this draft and bring any comments to the next meeting. She further stated that the first public hearing on this item will be held � on February 13, 1992 at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and be brought before the Council in a public hearing in March. G. Rotary Presentation: Bob Carpenter and Marva Don Card reported that a presentation to the Rotary Club was successful. They received questions and presented updated information regarding the R/UDAT recommendations implementation progress. DISCUSSION 2. U.S. West Donation: Rick reported that after the article came out in the paper that U.S. West was going to donate $5,000 as an apology to the City for the misprint in the phone book, there were numerous calls from businesses in Caldwell with various comments regarding the use of that money. The Chamber Board is going to support a public forum with U.S. West to allow local businesses to comment on this matter. Teri stated that it is the Mayor's position that the error in the phone book affects all the local businesses and the City will not receive the funds. 1. Grant Writer: There was discussion regarding the use of Marsha Lyons volunteer time to aid in the research of any possible grants available. After brief discussion it was the consensus of the Committee that Susan talk to Marsha Lyons and explore the best use of her time. There was discussion regarding the formation of a sub- committee to be assigned the management of grant applications from various groups and organizations so that an overall picture can see of which grants are being applied for and by whom. This will eliminate competition for the same funds and coordinate projects already in process. . � � . B. Quarterly Report to Community: There was lengthy discussion regarding the appropriate format to use to give the community a report on the implementation progress on the R/UDAT recommendations. Rick suggested that a draft press release be prepared, approved by the T. R. A. C. Committee and then given to the Idaho Press Tribune for publication. Teri suggested that the local T.V. Stations and Radio Stations also be given the press release. She also suggested that a mailing be done to all postal customers with a written report on the accomplishments so far. She agreed to research the cost of doing that. After brief discussion it was the consensus of the Committee to have Susan draft synopsis of the R/UDAT recommendations and the progress to date to be reviewed and approved by the T.R.A.C. Committee. Marva Don Card reported that Helen VonDoch from the Albertson College of Idaho contacted her. She stated that Ms. VonDoch would like to get the College involved in one of the R/UDAT recommendations. She suggested to Ms. VonDoch that she review the R/UDAT recommendations and make a preliminary decision as to which one(s) the College to get involved in. Bob suggested that she be invited to a T.R.A.C. meeting to further discuss the possibilities. Marva Don suggested that the Committee members be thinking about where this service could be used. After further discussion Rick made a motion to invite Ms . VonDoch to become an official member of the T.R.A.C. Committee. Bob seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Chuck stated that he will contact Ms . VonDoch and discuss her possible membership, and if she agrees, he will recommend to the Mayor that she be appointed to fill the current vacancy. Susan suggested that if that a press release of her appointment be considered. C. Street Policies: Teri discussed three areas that will be presented to the City Council at their meeting on Feb. 5th. 1. Infrastructure Policy; 2. Street Lighting Policy; and 3. Sub-division Ordinance to require Street lighting with development. She stated that with the Ordinance proposing a street lighting fee there will be a$100,000.00 savings each year. She proposed that this fund be set up as follows: 10� toward putting in street lights, 40� for sidewalk repair and installation and 50� toward specific projects to be determined as needed. She further stated that the City is investigating the possibility of a business license that will help fund CEDP in the future. After further discussion Tom made a motion to recommend to the Council the above mentioned division of the funds received from a street lighting fee. Rick seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. . , • � � . DECISION A. 7th Street/Incubator Project: Susan reported briefly on the incubator project. She stated that the plan is to build a structure to house small business that will eventually e�and and move into a structure of their own. Susan reported that the rule concerning the incubator project needing to be at least 80� complete before funds could be applied for in regards to the 7th Street project has been changed as of January 1, 1992. Thus, a grant can be applied for if the incubator project is not as complete as they would prefer to be. Teri stated that the incubator project will be presented to the City Council on February 3rd. After further discussion Bob made a motion to endorse and support the efforts of CEDP and other community members in the establishment of an � incubator project for Caldwell. Marva Don seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Sue Mullen, Recording Secretary