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Home My WebLink About5-1-2012 URBAN RENEWAL MINUTES � . * . Regular Meeting CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY � May 1, 2012 —12:00 Noon City Administrative Offices, Conference Room The regular scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency convened at 12:00 Noon on May 1, 2012 in the Conference Room at Caldwell City Hall Administrative Offices with Chairman E1Jay Waite presiding. Roll was called: Present: E1Jay Waite, Theresa Hardin, Rob Hopper, Kathy Alder and Leona Fouts. Guests: Steve Fultz, Dr. Kathleen Robinson, Paul Alldredge Motion to approve the agenda as presented: Fouts/Alder M/S/P Motion to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2012 meeting: Fouts/Alder M/S/P SPECIAL PRESENTATION Dr. Kathleen Robinson, Associate Dean, Treasure Valley Community College, presented a state-of- the-college report to update the commission on the progress and current events at TVCC. Highlights of the report are as follows: �, �• Celebrating a 10-year presence in Caldwell • Expressed gratitude for the new building and the support of the City and Urban Renewal • Enrollment remains consistent, serving 3,000 students annually • 100 Caldwell graduates in 2011, 110 graduates for 2012 • The viticulture program continues with a full-time instructor and an active advisory board • Fire Safety program is developing nicely • • New GED program in progress and will include free tutoring • Certified Nursing Assistant program new this year and very popular • Addiction Studies program moving to Caldwell campus, 30-35 students • TVCC receives no state funding as they are not eligible under Oregon or ldaho law, thus budget is all tuition and fee based. • TVCC Foundation scholarships and College of Idaho grant for scholarships help fill critical needs for students. • Considering a proposal to manage the on-campus retail coffee shop as a program of study. • The new CWI billboard at l O and Blaine creates tough competition, advertising opportunities are being considered by TVCC, however cost is a roadblock. QLD BUSINESS #1: CEDC Activity Report provided by Steve Fultz, Executive Director. Highlights for April • Soathwark Metal Mfg update...79,500 sq ft building construction underway. Groundbreaking ceremony well attended and successful. Expect to be in operation by September, initially bringing in 50 new jobs. Owner stated that this is their 6 location in the U.S. and it was the easiest project to make happen because of the cooperation and diligence on the part of CEDC, City, Urban Renewal and others. � • Project Prop update...working with Priddy Brothers • Downtown project update...development project along the creek working with current property owners and Rick Wells on environmental issues Page 1 of 4 • Roger Cantlon project...meeting with Mayor to discuss a potential retail client for downtown Caldwell � • Project Atlas Update...proposal for a 200,000 sq ft facility, 500 jobs, at Caldwell Airport • FTZ Application Update...still waiting, had FTZ training in K.C. and locally • Project Food update...working with Russ Fulcher on project for 100,000 sq ft facility, 350 jobs...looking at Idaho, Oregon, and Utah • Work with Progressive Realty Company.. . small manufacture seeking 5,000 to 10,000 sq ft in Caldwell 10-15 jobs • Project Wafer...manufacturer looking for 10,000 sq ft in industrial park Steve Fultz made a request for an Urban Renewal executive session with the Business Recruitment Committee to be held within the next two weeks. Chairman Waite noted the request and stated that the commission would consider the request under New Business. #2 FTZ Update: Reference Item #1 above. #3 Project Air Update: Southwark Metal - Reference Item #1 above. NEW BUSINESS #1 Discuss TVCC Lease Section #8 Building Maintenance. Chairman Waite stated that the TVCC lease and rent provides for maintenance on core shell • and fixtures. TVCC has made some necessary repairs and will be submitting an invoice for the maintenance costs. #2 Consider Nomination to Vacant Board Position. � Chairman Waite reported that Scott Syme has been interviewed for the vacant board position by an Urban Renewal interview committee. Scott is a long-time resident and business owner and will bring an added perspective to the commission. Motion to submit a recommendation to ouncil to a oint Scott S me to the Urban Renewal Board of Commissioners: Cary C pp Y Hardin/Hopper M/S/P #3 Motion to Enter Executive Session. The Executive Session has been tabled. Chairman Waite stated that the business owners within the impact area of the Downtown Project have all expressed a willingness to participate in the project. An RFP (Request For Proposal) is being developed and the Business Recruitment Committee is asking URA for a commitment as part of the developer incentive package. Discussion ensued and salient points were: • Urban Renewal districts are statutorily controlled and limited by law in project funding • URA would need a specific proposal and funding request before action or commitment can take place • Land acquisition can't be speculative and appraisals are required. � Chairman Waite recommended that a workshop be scheduled with Urban Renewal and the � Business Recruitment Committee. Tentative meeting scheduled for the 3` Tuesday in May. Page 2 of 4 � � t #4 Finance Report provided by Rob Hopper: � Bank of the Cascades Business Ck� Endin� Balance Earnin�s Apri130, 2012 2,453,821.73 Bank of the Cascades Time CD#1 Endin� Balance Earnin�s Apri130, 2012 250,000.00 Qtrly to checking acct Balance will remain constant. Interest earnings deposited to Business Ckg Wells Fargo Savin (#gg9o) Endin� Balance Earnin�s April 30, 2012 1,065,596.35 43.79 Wells Fargo Checking (non-interest) Endin� Balance Earnin�s April 30, 2012 3,845.98 0 Wells Fargo Money Market(#s6oi) Endin� Balance Earnin�s April 30, 2012 53,586.60 2.20 . Local Government Investment Pool Endin� Balance Earnin�s April 30, 2012 107,972.06 17.56 Zions Bank (Bond Debt Service) Endin� Balance Earnin�s A�ril 30, 2012 Fund 96 2,619,855.89 306.74 . Motion to approve the financial report: Alder/Hardin M/S/P #5 Invoices presented for payment: presented by Rob Hopper. $ 1,312.50 Hamilton Michaelson Legal Fees/March 31, 2012 Stmnt $ 32.51 City of Caldwell-Petty Cash URA lunch 4/3/12 — Regular Board Mtg $ 33.41 City of Caldwell-Petty Cash URA lunch 4/26/12 — Interview Mtg $ 26.00 City of Caldwell-Petty Cash URA lunch 5/1/12 — Regular Board Mtg $ 1,750.00 Zions Bank Annual Trstee fee: Water COP Series 2004 $ 1,750.00 Zions Bank Annual Trstee fee: Sewer COP Series 2004 $ 1,750.00 Zions Bank Annual Trstee fee: Rev Alloc Series2004A RATIFY $ 4,400.00 Eide Bailly Audit Fees FY 2011 � $ 6,951.00 Hamiltion Michaelson Legal fees February Statements $ 18,005.42 Motion to approve invoices: Fouts/Alder M/S/P #6 Commissioner Reports ! Theresa Hardin provided an update on current Chamber events: • Leadership Caldwell is receiving great response and will begin on August 23` Page 3 of 4 . , > s • The China trip has been very successful and has 30+ attendees scheduled • A new Commission-only sales rep has been hired � • Staff has been growing in knowledge and expertise • Planning a Saturday Buckaroo Breakfast and will be advertised as "family day" County Commissioner Kathy Alder presented the plans for the 7.9 million dollar Administrative Building project and shared the County Commissioners desire to pursue URA post-sunset funding. Chairman Waite mentioned the potential benefits of URA judicial bonding for the project and stated that Rick Skinner would be the appropriate legal resource to walk them through the process. Rob Hopper noted that the FTZ training meeting was well attended and presented. Several local businesses in attendance will be potential beneficiaries of the FTZ. Rob stated that moving businesses to action and thereby activating the FTZ is critical to ensuring financial benefits for local business and future success of the program. The next meeting will be held June 5, 2012 at 12:OOnoon. Motion to ad'ourn: Alder/Ho er M/S/P J PP Meeting concluded at 1:20pm. Respectfully submitted, Leona Fouts � Secretary '� � � Page 4 of 4