HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-2014 URBAN RENEWAL MINUTESRegular Meeting
CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
June 3, 2014 — 12:00 Noon
Caldwell Police Department — Community Room
The regular scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency convened at 12:00 Noon on June 3, 2014 in the
Caldwell Police Department Community Room with Rob Hopper presiding.
Roll was called by the secretary. Present: Rob Hopper, Dennis Callsen, Mike Pollard, Terrence Biggers, Jim Blacker, and
Shannon Ozuna.
Guests: Steve Fultz, E1Jay Waite, Mark Hilty, and Garret Nancolas.
(ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA)
MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Callsen to accept the minutes from the May 6, 2014 meeting and add an item to the
agenda entitled "Election of Officers" under New Business.
MOTION CARRIED
(APPROVAL OF AGENDA)
MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the agenda as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
(REVIEW OF URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY ACCOMPLISHMENTS)
Mayor Nancolas presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the accomplishments of the Urban Renewal Agency
since its inception in 1998. Plaques were presented to past commissioners of the Urban Renewal Agency: E1Jay
Waite, Garret Nancolas, Leona Fouts, Mike Gable, Terry Rinerason, Scott Syme, Matt Beebe, Dennis, Callsen, Steve
Rule, Amy Rojas, Kathy Alder, Jennifer Barrus, Theresa Hardin, and Rob Hopper.
OLD BUSINESS.
(CEDC ACTIVITY REPORT PROVIDED BY STEVE FULTZ: HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY 2014)
Johnson Thermal: Closed on property acquisition, construction to begin soon.
Project I -Way /Aspen: No update this month.
U of I Incubator Projects: Two new wine production businesses: House of Wine (Kathryn House) and Periple (Angie
Shaltry).
Project Fox: Long- standing lead. Oregon based company site visit with BVEP at Kit Buidling.
Project Summit: New project of existing business. Needs upgrade in infrastructure. Working with the City of
Caldwell Public Works and Airport Departments.
Project Aim: Change in management, finalizing business plan. Out -of -sate investors scheduled to be in town on June
8in Project still moving forward.
Project Ram: Construction underway on property in Sky Ranch. First phase development is to construct a new
distribution center,
Project Stock: Still working on financial issues — site in Caldwell on 21St Avenue.
Project Sanus: Lead from BVEP, 25 -40 acres for corporate headquarters, co- located with distribution and light
manufacturing. Submitted Sky Ranch site. Still active.
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Project Mola: Lead from BVEP, 15 -30 acres building up to 220,000 sq ft. 420 jobs to start, up to 620. Two sites in
the Valley (an existing building in Nampa and Sky Ranch). Still active.
Project Driver: New project (from BVEP) 50+ acres for advanced manufacturer. Provided site information in sky
ranch and site at Highway 55 /Montana.
Project Volo: New locally generated lead, 20,000 to 40,000 sq. ft. facility in Sky Ranch. 15 -25 employees.
Project Knot Wood: Back on, site visit on May 6th. Met with builders and bankers as well as a review of the site and
reviewed new state incentive. 40- 80,000 sq. ft. building — 60+ jobs.
Project One: New project with company from Oregon looking at relocation /expansion.
Project Truck: New project (existing business) looking to expand into 20,000 sq. ft. of space for office and
warehousing.
Other activities:
Airport Marketing Plan: Began process in developing a marketing strategy for Caldwell Industrial Airport.
Establishing a starting point of Goals and Objectives, developing SWOT analysis, and develop strategy team.
Presentation: Will be presenting at the Chamber /CC Economic Development Forum on June 5th
Grant application for Cascade Aircraft Management: Worked with company to complete grant activity report.
Meeting scheduled with Eisenbergs on development of their site in Caldwell (June 1 Orb)
South West Idaho - Manufactures Alliance /Foreign Trade Zone 280 Report:
• CEDC reorganization as the Southwest Idaho Manufacturers" Alliance.
• SWI -MA next meeting on Friday, June 13th at University of Phoenix (subject is lean manufacturing).
• SWI -MA plant tour of Best Bath System in May.
• Two presentations on FTZ (one in Boise and one in Caldwell)
• Working with the two active applicants through the activation process (Full Circle Exchange and Idaho
Armored Vaults).
In response to questions from Paul Alldredge, Mr. Fultz stated that the URA website will continue to post the agendas
and minutes.
Dustin Rose commented that informational brochures from CEDC would be helpful for real estate promotion. Mr.
Fultz stated that he is currently working on promotional material for Caldwell Economic Development.
(KING'S BUILDING DEMOLITION AND TEMPORARY PARK BID PROGRESS REPORT)
Robb MacDonald, provided an update relating to the building's asbestos inspection. The asbestos report as been
received and now bid documents will be distributed for its removal from the site. June 11th is the bid closure date and
July 18th is the final date for the asbestos to be removed from the site. ASC was awarded the demolition contract and
July 291h is the estimated date for completion of demolition and the site to be filled in.
Rob Hopper asked about the cost estimates relating to the asbestos removal.
MacDonald stated that he estimates that the asbestos removal will be extensive.
Mark Hilty, City Attorney at 1303 12th Avenue Road, Nampa, stated that after the asbestos bids are received, results
should be brought back to the URA commissioners for approval. A special meeting could be scheduled to handle this
matter.
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Discussion followed concerning the recent report from the Downtown Caldwell Organization at the City Council
Meeting on June 2nd and possible forthcoming recommendations from this group. It was noted by Councilman
Hopper that the previous URA board had approved the demolition of the building. Any recommendations from the
DCO would pertain to future use of the site.
Mr. MacDonald stated that the demolition bid includes filling in the hole to ground level.
(STATUS REPORT OF ANNEXATION REQUEST FOR URBAN RENEWAL LAND INTO SKY RANCH
BUSINESS OWNERS ASSOCIATION)
A report was provided by E1Jay Waite concerning an annexation request of the 60 acres purchased from Freehold to be
included in the Sky Ranch Business Owners Association. He noted that landscaping could be provided on the
thoroughfares at the entrance of Sky Ranch. A resolution was passed by the previous URA board asking the Sky
Ranch Business Association to be involved with this project. The Association is still considering the request.
Commissioner Hopper stated that if the request is granted, an appointment should include a member from the URA to
be on the Sky Ranch Business Association.
Mr. Waite reported that the closing documents were signed on May 30`h concerning the sale of property to Johnson
Thermal. This company will soon be constructing at the site.
NEW BUSINESS
(ELECTION OF OFFICERS)
MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Ozuna to nominate Rob Hopper as Chairman, Dennis
Callsen as Vice- Chairman, and Debbie Geyer as Secretary.
Roll call vote: Pollard, Biggers, Blacker, Ozuna, Hopper, Callsen.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Blacker for Chairman Hopper to work with legal counsel concerning potential
amendments to the URA Bylaws including the addition of a treasurer's position to the list of officers.
MOTION CARRIED
(APPROVE BIG -003 REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST #2 — CASCADE AVIATION MANAGEMENT)
E1Jay Waite presented the second Business Incentive Grant Quarterly Report from Cascade Aviation Management. All
criteria has been met for second quarter funding. The grant is for eight quarters at $25,000 per quarter.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Pollard to approve the report and authorize payment of second quarter funding
of $25,000.
MOTION CARRIED
(UPDATE ON THOMAS JEFFERSON CHARTER SCHOOL LAND PURCHASE REQUEST)
E1Jay Waite reported that a request was received from Matt Dorsey of the Thomas Jefferson Charter School concerning
the purchase of property for the school's expansion. This item will be brought back for further discussion by the
commissioners.
(REVIEW CASH COMMITMENTS AND UR INCREMENT FUNDING FOR 2014)
It was requested that this item be included on the agenda for the next meeting and a report by brought by Mr. Waite
concerning the commitments and funding for 2014.
(FINANCE REPORT)
E1Jay Waite presented the financial report.
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Bank & Account
Ending Balance
Earnings
Bank of the Cascades:
Business Checking
$2,492,168.96
$213.36
Bank of the Cascades:
Time CD #1
$25,000.00
Reimbursement for TVCC signage — 2" half
of $60k obligation
Local Government Investment Pool
$108,336.07
$9.11
Zion's Bank
$2,652,208.62
$21.80
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Pollard to approve the financial report as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
Dustin Rose suggested that more detail be provided in the monthly financial reports. Could the report include the past
obligations, future obligations, and what funds remain unobligated? Mr. Waite noted that this information would be
provided in the July report to the commissioners.
(INVOICES PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT)
Mr. Waite provided the following invoices for payment:
Vendor
Amount
Description
Hamilton, Michaelson & Hilty
$1,012.50
Miscellaneous URA
Treasure Valley Community College
$27,523.63
Reimbursement for TVCC signage — 2" half
of $60k obligation
Caldwell Economic Development
$13,333.00
Final invoice April-May 2014
TOTAL
$41,869.13
MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the invoices for payment as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(CHAIRMAN'S REPORT OF ACTIVITIES)
Chairman Hopper reported that the Urban Renewal Agency meeting will remain on the first Tuesday of each month at
noon. The meetings will be held at the Caldwell Police Department Community Room. A 2014 calendar of the meetings
has been posted at City Hall and on the website.
Paul Alldredge asked that the calendar /agenda/minutes continue to be posted on the URA website as well as the City of
Caldwell for easy accessibility.
The next meeting will be held July 1, 2014 at the Caldwell Police Department Community Room, 110 South 5th Avenue,
at noon.
(COMMISSIONER REPORTS)
None.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to adjourn.
MOTION WITHDRAWN
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(COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE)
Gary Vance, owner of Superior Signs, questioned the commissioners concerning future plans for the Urban Renewal
Agency relating to needed improvements within the downtown area. He spoke in opposition to the TVCC development
within the downtown and suggested that the Agency retain professional help from architects and engineers for
recommendations on rehabilitating the downtown area. He commented that the original plan spoke to downtown
improvements and therefore the Agency should continue with considering such. Apartment living options should be
revisited as well as all government offices should remain in the downtown area. He questioned how much of the URA
increment funding will be appropriated for downtown improvements.
Chairman Hopper clarified that the downtown area was not included in the original URA Plan. The Plan was later
amended to include the downtown due to funding needs associated with the Indian Creek development. He noted that the
URA will be sun setting in December 2014. Discussion followed.
Dustin Rose, Boise Premier Real Estate, commended on needed improvements to the downtown area. He suggested that a
"theme" be established for the downtown which could be easily marketed. Discussion followed.
It was recommended that Mr. Rose meet with the Downtown Caldwell Organization (DCO) and voice his suggestions.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to adjourn.
Meeting concluded at 1:22 p.m.
APPROVED AS WRITTEN THIS 1sT DAY OF JULY, 2014.
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