HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-07 URA MinutesRegular Scheduled Meeting
CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
October 7, 2003 - 12:00 noon
Caldwell City Hall Conference Room
The regular scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency was held October 7,
2003 at 12:00 noon in the Conference Room @ City Hall with Chairman ElJay Waite presiding.
The roll was called: present were ElJay Waite, Mayor Garret Nancolas, Dennis Callsen and
Leona Fouts; Matt Beebe was absent.
Motion to amend the agenda to add item #6A, Schedule Public Meeting for Sewer Bonding
Report: Callsemn/Fouts M/S/P
Motion to approve the agenda as amended: Fouts/Callsen M/S/P
Motion to approve the September 2, 2003 meeting minutes: Fouts/Callsen M/S/P
YMCA Update: Darren Board, Idaho Independent Bank, presented a proposal for financing
options for CEURA’s $5,000,000 commitment to the Caldwell “Y.” A commitment letter will
be forthcoming from the bank upon confirmation of the sewer bond project financing and
consideration of the full scope of revenue assignments and any pending financing. Copies of the
proposal were distributed to each commissioner for review.
No update available on the farm lease with Richard Roedel.
The Land Exchange Agreement is in review by legal counsel. The exchange will begin in mid
October. Waiting for attorney confirmation.
Note the arrival or Mayor Garret Nancolas.
CEDC Update: Director, Steve Fultz, provided a brief update on current projects. Distributed a
new CD Rom Business Card to each commissioner. New folders soon available, will be
included in package mass mailing to seed companies and cluster businesses. Business retention
survey sent to existing clients. Actively working leads for an ethanol plant and onion processing
plant. 11 contacts expressing interest in the Skyway/Sky Ranch development; 3 strong leads
from call centers and an RV business. Meeting with Senator Crapo and Robert Hoover,
Albertson College, to share vision for the high tech business incubator; excellent discussion and
positive support from both. Active discussions with Idaho Athletic club regarding a land
exchange with CEDC and partnership with CEURA for a new facility in ‘pipe-dream park’
which will bring 20-40 new jobs.
Caldwell Night Rodeo, represented by John Pilote and George Coombs, presented a final report
for their completed project, including cost breakdowns. Motion to accept the report and
authorize payment of $100,410.03 for URA’s previously approved participation in the project:
Nancolas/Callsen M/S/P
City of Caldwell funding request for completed projects was submitted. Motion to authorize
payment for two budgeted projects; Plymouth Street upgrade for $71,324 and 41st and Dearborn
storm and sewer drain for $10,344: Fouts/Callsen M/S/P
CEURA, 10/7/03, Page 2
CEURA, 11/4/03, Page 2
Participation in the Downtown LID was discussed. L.I.D 02-1 offers the property owners two
options: (1) red pavers, street lamps, landscaping, or (2) concrete with no lights or landscaping.
The city will pay 25% of curb, gutter, sidewalk; and the city will provide trees at no cost to the
property owner. Landscaping and street lamps are responsibility of property owner. However,
the city can also pay 25% of installation and utility work for lights and decorative items. With
CEURA’s ability to now participate in downtown projects, the city has recommended that we
consider a 25% match similar to theirs as further incentive to the property owners. Motion to
accept the city’s recommendation to participate with the city and property owner in L.I.D. 02-1
with matching funds equal to those provided by the City, under the condition that the property
owner elects to install pavers, street lamps and landscaping: Fouts/Nancolas M/S/P
Amendment to the Idaho Power agreement is needed as a result of the land exchange.
Freehold Development will provide Idaho Power with a detailed description of the change.
Motion to authorize Chairman Waite to approve and sign the amendment: Fouts/Callsen M/S/P
Funding request from I.D.A.H.O., represented by Fred Cornforth and Gary Hall, for funding of
the Charmae 1 and Charmae 2 projects in the form of either grants of low/no-interest loans.
They are alleging that, due to unforeseen events, inconsistent decisions and direction by the
city’s engineering department, and action by Pioneer Irrigation, the cost of both projects has
exceeded their cost estimates by a total of $248,160 and is threatening their ability to complete
phase three of the project. Some of the larger costs in Charmae 1 include; (1) $32,800 for the
demolition, replacement and patching of back water PVC with copper, which was an unexpected
ruling that was allegedly made following “wishy-washy” discussion and decisions to the
contrary, (2) $15,000 for civil redesign costs which were allegedly incurred due to delays by the
city engineers, changes in decisions mid-stream because of doubt and lack of expertise with a
system that was already in place, (3) $21,580 from a ruling by Pioneer Irrigation to reconstruct
the pump house which was unexpected and resulted from the previous owners of the property
failing to submit a certain document and not cooperating with Pioneer Irrigation. Charmae 2
costs are a result of needing to lengthen Laster Lane to accommodate unforeseen changes in the
number and placement of the senior housing units as a condition of a 3.5 million dollar grant.
Discussion was tabled pending legal counsel to determine if a request of this nature fits within
the scope and purpose of the CEURA.
Motion to retain attorney Kevin Beaton of Stoel Rives as environmental counsel: Callsen/Fouts
M/S/P
Motion to set a Public Meeting for the Sewer Bonding Project for Thursday, October 16th @
7:00pm in the Community Room of the Caldwell Police Station: Callsen/Fouts M/S/P
Motion to approve the following invoices: $2,296.22 from Pioneer Irrigation (Roedel property),
$900 from ICRMP, and $1,042.92 from JUB (boundary revisions): Nancolas/Fouts M/S/P
Financial Report by Dennis Callsen: As of 8/29/03, Farmers & Merchants checking account
balance of $14,612.69, Money Market balance of $506,765.53 with interest paid of $459.86. As
of 9/30/03, State Investment Pool balance of $735,761.43 with interest paid of $1,108.86.
Motion to approve the financial report: Fouts/Callsen M/S/P
CEURA, 107/03, Page 3
General Discussion
ElJay Waite informed the commissioners that the Charter School is still considering our
proposed site for the new school.
ElJay Waite asked Mayor Garret Nancolas to contact the city engineers regarding the allegations
made by I.D.A.H.O to help determine if the city was at fault in the matter.
Next meeting scheduled for November 4, 2003, at 12:00 noon.
Motion to adjourn: Fouts/Nancolas M/S/P
Meeting adjourned at 1:50pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Leona Fouts
Secretary