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Home My WebLink About7-6-2010 URBAN RENEWAL MINUTES • Regular Scheduled Meeting CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY July 6, 2010 — 12:00 p.m. City Administrative Offices, Conference Room The regular scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency convened at 12:00 noon on July 6, 2010 in the Conference Room at Caldwell City Hall Administrative Offices with Chairman E1Jay Waite presiding. Roll was called: Present: E1Jay Waite, Leona Fouts and Rob Hopper. Mayor Garret Nancolas was in attendance via conference call. Steve Rule arrived as noted in the minutes. Absent: Mayor Garret Nancolas, Amy Rojas Guests: Steve Fultz, CCEDC; Tom Smith, Chukars Espresso & Deli; Theresa Hardin, Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Motion to approve the agenda: Fouts/Hopper M/S/P Motion to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2010 meeting: Fouts/Hopper M/S/P OLD BUSINESS GCEDC Activity Report presented by Steve Fultz, Executive Director: Highlights for June 2010 • Continued work with College of Western Idaho (CWI) on expansion in Caldwell (potential sites along the blvd.) for vocational-technology programs that currently reside on the BSU campus • • Continued work with on potential manufacturing and cold-storage business to Caldwell...needs about 33,000 square feet to start, expanding to 100,000 square feet (business currently in Baker City, OR). On hold, busy season. Will resume in August. • Continued work with Tom Smith/Willow Bay Coffee on a deli/coffee shops for downtown • Continued work with downtown incentive options. • Attended and videoed airport terminal ribbon cutting • Working with Priddy brothers on expanding wine region and airport development • Continued work with Chamber on travel/tourism strategic plan for the Caldwell area • Continued work with Jim Toomey at U of I Incubator on additional grant funding for adding more room for wine making incubation. 4 th winery coming soon. • Working/negotiating with property owners downtown for potential parking opportunities • Working with Gary Multanen and others from Best Bath on a ribbon cutting and "get acquainted" meeting for July 20th • Participated in wine tour for Chamber invitees (June 4`") • Friday Night Express began in June, Garianne working with the committee • Met with group to discuss a(potential) second farmer's market for downtown Caldwell • Working with Board of Works on a specific airport project • Working with Greg Poe Air Show on expansion to Caldwell airport • Continue to work with Bill Atwell on flight simulator project to Caldwell • Presentation to Windermere Realtors on Caldwell development • Working with two potential applicants for business locations in downtown • Working with two potential applicants for URA incentives in the Sky Ranch/Skyway • Business park area Page 1 of 4 Steve Fultz noted the increasing synergy between the business community, the Chamber of • Commerce and Urban Renewal. Mayor Nancolas suggested that his position on the URA board become an ex-officio position and a position opened for representation from the Chamber of Commerce. Chairman Waite stated that legal counsel was reviewing the bi-laws and more information would be available at the August meeting. Chairman Waite stated that the final draft for the Caldwell Economic Development and Incentives Program was still under review by SAGE Resources and CCEDC and would be presented at the August meeting. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Waite presented a draft of the 2011 budget for CEURA for review and discussion. Further discussion and acceptance will be scheduled for the August meeting. Mayor Garret Nancolas departed the meeting due to loss of phone reception. Commissioner Steve Rule presented a request on behalf of Canyon County for financial assistance in the potential purchase of additional building space for the court house which is overcrowded. Court sessions are being held in rooms that were designed for conference rooms and lack of security is an ongoing concern. Commissioner Rule noted that the Aladdin building south of the court house is available for purchase and remodel and would be an ideal location for housing development services. This relocation would relieve the court house of a large percentage of the current foot traffic, thereby allowing for increased security in the court house. Chairman Waite asked the board • to consider the request for further discussion at the August meeting. Chairman Waite presented a proposed price list for the espresso/deli furniture and equipment to be purchased by CEURA for the retail space in the education (TVCC) building. The total price is $36,803 which includes $25,660 for used (refurbished & reupholstered) items and $11,143 for new items. A second value assessment of the used equipment will be obtained before approving the purchase. Chairman Waite stated that the lease agreement for the retail space in the TVCC building is currently being drafted. The proposed rent of $12/s.f. for 850 square feet will be paid as a% of gross sales. Power and utilities will be paid separately. Further action will be taken at the August meeting. Chairman Waite announced the date of the ribbon cutting and dedication of the TVCC building will take place on September 17`" at 12:00 noon. A time capsule is being planned and suggestions for contents included: pictures of the surrounding blocks, newspapers, technology (cell phone/ipod), a TVCC course outline, enrollment roster, building costs, list of community leaders, ' testimonials from previous students whose education at TVCC was life changing. Chairman Waite announced that parking space for TVCC students is being developed at 7` and 6` and Blaine that will provide approximately 120-125 spaces. Other parking is available on Arthur (50 spaces) and the depot (110 spaces). An aerial view will be available at the August meeting. • Page 2 of 4 Chairman Waite presented a proposed lease schedule and lease amendment and for the Coyote • Wine Tastery to include the credit for the construction costs previously approved by CEURA. Motion to adopt the lease schedule for the Coyote Wine Tastery: Hopper/Rule M/S/P Chairman Waite presented a proposal to set the TVCC lease schedule at $200,000 per year for the first year with an annual increase that reaches $280,000 per year in 5 years. This will provide full payment of the equipment loan of $1,000,000, with the balance of the lease payments dedicated to future classroom expansion and building/equipment maintenance. Motion to approve the lease and authorize Chairman Waite to sign the agreement: Hopper/Fouts M/S/P Chairman Waite presented a request from Rostock Furniture for assistance with roof replacement and insulation in their building at 307 South Kimball. Although this request does not meet the criteria of job creation in our current incentive program, CEURA understands the need, is open to the request and expects to consider options to help existing business with infrastructure improvements. Steve Fultz, CCEDC, will communicate with Rostock Furniture. Rob Hopper presented the following invoices for payment: $ 787.50 Hamilton, Michaelson & Hilty TVCC lease, bonds $ 208.89 URA Friend of the Court 1/9` of court costs $ 50.10 Albertsons Lunches: June 1 mtg Motion to approve the invoices for payment: Fouts/Hopper M/S/P Financial Report provided by Rob Hopper: Bank of the Cascades Business Ckg Endin� Balance Earnin�s � June 30, 2010 1,655,319.62 651.37 Bank of the Cascades Time CD#1 Endin� Balance Earnin�s December 1, 2009 (most recent stmnt) 251,953.42 not reported r 1 Business Ck non-�nreresc Endin Balance Earnin s Home Fede a �� May 1, 2010 91,348.62 n/a June 1, 2010 91,348.62 n/a Home Federal Repurchase Agreement Endin� Balance Earnin�s April 19, 2010 190,318.10 60.95 May 30, 2010 190,419.78 101.68 June 30, 2010 190,522.94 103.16 Home Federal 30 dav Time CD Endin� Balance Earnin�s April 14, 2010 251,167.04 181.95 May 14, 2010 251,557.21 390.17 June 12, 2010 251,947.99 390.78 June 30, 2010 252,158.04 210.05 Local Government Investment Pool Endin� Balance Earni �s May 31, 2010 606,469.69 92.36 June 30, 2010 606,586.79 117.10 • Page 3 of 4 • Wells Fargo (Debt Service) Endin� Balance Earnin�s May 31, 2010 2,567,538.09 21.10 Motion to approve the financial report: Fouts/Hopper M/S/P GENERAL BUSINESS/COMMISSIONER REPORTS Chairman Waite referenced the bid from Hibbard Construction for the fa�ade improvements to 217 S. Kimball that was distributed to commissioners via e-mail. This project will be discussed at the August meeting. The next meeting will be held August 3, 2010 at 12:00 noon Motion to adjourn: Fouts/Nancolas M/S/P Meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leona Fouts Secretary . • Page 4 of 4