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Home My WebLink About2007-05-01 URA MinutesRegular Scheduled Meeting CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY May 1, 2007 - 12:00 p.m. City Administrative Offices, Conference Room The regular scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency was held May 1, 2007 at 12:00 noon in the Conference Room @ City Administrative Offices with Chairman ElJay Waite presiding. The roll was called: present were ElJay Waite, Rob Hopper, Garret Nancolas, Steve Rule and Leona Fouts. Guests: Steve Fultz, Dennis Cannon Motion to approve the agenda: Hopper/Fouts M/S/P Motion to approve the meeting minutes of April 3, 2007 and the Special Meeting of April 25, 2007: Hopper/Fouts M/S/P OLD BUSINESS CEDC Update: Steve Fultz, Executive Director, provided the following update of C/CEDC activities: CEDC Activity Report CEDC Activity Report Highlighted Activities April 2007  Continued participation with the Downtown Steering Committee—Met with Dennis Cannon and Dave Gipson to discuss and draft RFQ for developer. Also, attended meeting called by Bob Carpenter on concerns of downtown future development. Presented concerns to steering committee and was addressed by a letter from Dennis Cannon (key points…felt a need to hire an urban planner to oversee and coordinate all downtown development, and desiring more community input prior to City Hall complex development).  Meeting with Civic Partners on downtown development strategy—Provided aerial photographs, demographics, and general input as they prepare community strategy. Appear to be an organization desiring a contract to master plan the community, including downtown, the airport, and Polo Cove.  Continued working with DL Evans Bank on potential downtown location—In due diligence phase of project.  Continued work on update of website—Scheduled to go live on May 4th. Will feature stronger presence of major sponsors, current community/business news, and community profiles and links  2 calls/presentations to existing businesses on potential location in downtown civic building (TVCC and Toothman-Orton). Total calls/presentations…9 (Access Realty, Chamber, Wine Commission, Expetec, VA, Zions Bank, SS, TVCC, Toothman-Orton…informal discussion with the County)  Meeting with Gary Christensen (developer of the Banner Bank building in Boise) on potential downtown investment  Working with business on location at airport—United Ag Technology  Marketing/demographic packets provided to 3 different prospects (from Commerce and Labor)  Continued working with Butch Gilliland and Freehold Development on open house scheduled for the business parks on May 12th. (food, music, activities, tours, and announcements)  Further work with TVCC on campus expansion—Met with Bruce Schultz on expansion plans…Also met with Jim Sorrensen and TVCC Board Member on expansion. Launching CEURA, May 1, 2007, Page 2  media campaign to provide clarity on confusing issues regarding TVCC’s involvement in the Valley ($20,000 in mixed TV, newspaper, radio)  Working with Boise area industrial realtor Steve Grey on 3-5 acre site for manufacturer— Company needs 3-5 acres provided info and follow up on Sky Ranch, Skyway Dennis Cannon provided an update on the Indian Creek Project: o Lambert Construction’s bond is pending o Lambert Construction’s final contract is under review by our attorney o Dennis will contact NRCS to request assistance with stream side control and upstream water quality issues. o RFQ is in draft form and will be presented to city council for approval. o Dennis will present the list of our potential site options to the Downtown Steering Committee and request their agreement and recommendation to city council, thereby allowing the council to work with developers without the delay of filtering everything through the Steering Committee. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Steve Rule provided a brief update on the primary County Projects in process: o A meeting is scheduled with Mayor Nancolas, ElJay Waite, Sheriff Chris Smith and Commissioner Steve Rule to discuss animal control o ICRMP coverage may be at risk if temporary housing is not in place for the jail overload o County is considering property for a jail on Hwy 20/26 near the Notus exit o Steve raised questions about the county’s potential involvement in the city’s new downtown development which were discussed and answered by Mayor Nancolas. URA’s suggestion to the county is to consider moving offices downtown, leaving room to expand the current facility for courts and jail space. Mayor Nancolas provided an update on the YMCA. A recent meeting was held with David Durrow, Scott Curtis and Mayor Nancolas to brainstorm options and ideas for financial assistance for the “Y” to increase and improve their long-term sustainability. The “Y” has 2.6 million in needs over the next 2.5 years. Some discussion ensued regarding URA’s ability to provide additional funds in the future to be used for leveraging through matching grant funds and/or capital campaigns. This subject will be addressed in subsequent meetings as ideas are generated and proposals are forthcoming. Chairman Waite stated that he has joined a sub-committee to develop incentives to assist the downtown businesses in funding property improvements to keep pace with the new buildings and landscaping that will occur as part of the Indian Creek Development, allowing them to remain competitive and successful. Chairman Waite presented a lease for the farm ground on Marble Front. Several proposals were received from individuals wanting to farm the ground, or a section of the ground. The proposal from Durrant was selected as first choice because it was the only proposal that includes the entire property. Motion to approve the lease to Durrant and authorize ElJay Waite to execute lease documents on behalf of URA: Hopper/Nancolas M/S/P CEURA, May 1, 2007, Page 3 Financial Report provided by Rob Hopper: March 31, 2007 Ending Balance Earnings F&M Money Mkt 907,819.14 2,432.90 F&M Business Acct 12,151.10 n/a F&M Indian Creek 1,603,809.35 2,763.85 Local Gov’t Pool 819,452.12 3,597.69 Motion to approve the financial report: Fouts/Hopper M/S/P Rob Hopper presented the following invoices for payment: $ 19,000.00 Info Tech Indian Creek relocation services $ 447,778.48 Wells Fargo Muni-Note for day-lighting project Motion to approve the invoices for payment: Nancolas/Fouts M/S/P The next meeting will be held at the City Administrative Offices @ 411 Blaine on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 12:00 noon Motion to adjourn: Hopper/Fouts M/S/P Meeting adjourned @ 1:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leona Fouts Secretary