HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-05 URA MinutesRegular Scheduled Meeting
CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
August 5, 2003 - 12:00 noon
Caldwell City Hall Conference Room
The regular scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency was held August 5, 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, Matt Beebe
and Leona Fouts.
Motion to amend the agenda to change item #6 to read “Set Workshop for FY 2004 Budget” and
approve the agenda as amended: Nancolas/Fouts M/S/P
Motion to approve the July 8, 2003 meeting minutes: Fouts/Beebe M/S/P
Brent Bunger presented updated bids on the Luby Park Ballfield project, which include a final
bid of $48,100 for lights/installation, plus an Idaho Power bid for power to the concession stand
for $8,813. Still need a written bid for electrical wiring to the ball field. Brent will contact Don
Atkinson to determine which company did the electrical work for the Softball Quad, and the
cost, and will then pursue a final bid for Luby Park.
YMCA Update: On schedule. The Construction Design Committee has requested ElJay’s
presence on the committee. Options for paying out our $5 million were discussed and ElJay will
continue to pursue all options that will benefit the “Y” and work for URA (bond/borrow/etc.)
Note: The “Y” is a non-profit organization currently called the Boise YMCA, to be re-named
the Treasure Valley YMCA, and is administered/managed by the Y’s Board of Directors, which
will include Caldwell representation. There is discussion/negotiation in process for a partnership
with the City of Caldwell to trade City assistance with streets, sprinklers, etc. for floor space
dedicated to the city’s Parks and Recreation programs.
The farm lease with Richard Roedel is in the hands of attorney, Mark Hilty. A lease has been
mailed to Mr. Roedel for signature. Awaiting resolution.
Plan Amendment documents have been delivered to ElJay Waite for review. Will report at next
meeting.
CEDC Director, Steve Fultz provided a brief update on current projects. Long range plan is
being developed for business attraction and retention. The council is considering a focus of
some resources on downtown Caldwell in response to requests from downtown merchants. A
tracking system for inquiries is being implemented which includes a follow-up mechanism.
Business Development workshops, in partnership with SCORE, are beginning 9/4/03 for new
small business owners.
The land exchange with Freehold Development is on schedule for an 8/15/03 exchange of
59.75 acres for 60 acres.
The Charter School proposal is not progressing smoothly. They are not in favor of accepting
URA’s proposed placement of the school and it appears the negotiations may be falling apart.
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August 5, 2003
Request to fund our commitment to the Columbia Gardens project. Motion to approve
payment up to $25,000 to honor our commitment for assistance in paving, curb and gutter work
for the Columbia Gardens development: Fouts/Callsen M/S/P
Tentative budget for 2003-2004 fiscal year presented by ElJay Waite for review. Motion to
hold a workshop to discuss and finalize the budget on Tuesday, 8/19/03, from 12:00 noon to
2:00pm at Caldwell City Hall, Conference Room: Nancolas/Fouts M/S/P
Motion to approve the following invoices: $973.00 from Mark Hilty, Attorney; $1,800.00 from
ICRMP for insurance, $1,999.00 to Pro-Concrete for Softball Quad, $706.80 to Cool Curbing
for Softball Quad: Fouts/Beebe M/S/P
Financial Report by Dennis Callsen shows balances as follows: F&M Checking balance of
$12,213.49, and Money Market balance of $370,464.17, with interest paid of 238.80, as of
6/30/03. The government investment account balance as of 7/31/03 was $733,431.40, with
earnings of $1,392.05: Motion to approve the financial report: Fouts/Callsen M/S/P
Next meeting scheduled for September 2, 2003.
Motion to adjourn: Fouts/Beebe M/S/P
Meeting adjourned at 1:17pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Leona Fouts
Secretary