HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-03 URA MinutesMEETING MINUTES
Regular Scheduled Meeting
CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
November 3, 1998 - 12:00 noon
Caldwell City Council Chambers
The regular scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency was held November 3,
1998 at 12:00 noon in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, with Chairman ElJay Waite
presiding. The roll was called; those present were ElJay Waite, Mayor Nancolas, Mike Gable,
Leona Fouts, and Terry Rinearson.
Motion to approve the agenda was made by M. Gable, seconded by L. Fouts. Motion passed
unanimously.
Motion to approve the minutes of the October 23, 1998 meeting was made by Mayor
Nancolas, seconded by M. Gable, passed unanimously.
Chairman Waite introduced the by-laws of the URA and opened the floor for discussion. L.
Fouts asked who assumes the responsibility for the accounting for the Agency. Mayor
Nancolas stated that because the Agency is sponsored and coordinated by the City of
Caldwell, it makes sense to have the financial aspects followed through by city staff and
departments. The city finance department has the capability to efficiently and expertly handle
the financial administrative duties. Chairman Waite will act as the financial administrator
which includes, but is not limited to, preparing and conducting audits and maintaining the
books for accounting purposes. M. Gable mentioned the benefit of no additional hiring
expense if city staff is utilized.
Gordon Law, City Engineer, presented the Urban Renewal Plan. Early investment in seven
areas will create a solid base to finance all other projects. The areas that need immediate
focus are as follows:
1) Freeway Interchange and East of the Freeway
2) Water shop area - old, never developed, needs sewer extension
3) North of the Freeway @ Plymouth St., extension of sewer and
construction of lift station
4) Chicago east area - 21st to Linden to Chicago, needs sewer line
5) 3rd and Madison - not sewered
6) Blacker’s to Hoff’s, north of the Blvd - need right-of-way obtained
7) Open Laster between Lake & Blvd - need right-of-way obtained
Gordon also discussed four basic philosophies that will be critical to the plan:
1) Strong purpose to concentrate efforts on developing areas that will
maximize returns to provide future funding.
2) Areas available for development must be ready early to capitalize on
returns quickly.
3) Leverage dollars to obtain private and local contributions.
4) Schedule wisely in order to be able to choose amenities later.
Chairman Waite asked all commissioners to become familiar with all documents related to the
plan.
The Resolution of Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency recommending and adopting the
Caldwell East Urban Renewal Plan was discussed. Legal counsel was not ready to provide
input to the plan. A motion was made by Mayor Nancolas to hold a special meeting of the
commissioners on Monday, November 9, 1998 at 12:00 noon in Council Chambers to act
upon the Resolution. Seconded by L. Fouts. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Waite presented an updated Timeline and Requirements. All requirements are on
schedule as of this date.
Chairman Waite encouraged all commissioners to become informed, talk about the plan, and
help others realize the vision. Teamwork and cooperation will be critical to the plan’s
success.
Motion to adjourn made by M. Gable, seconded by L. Fouts. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 12:58 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Leona R. Fouts
Secretary