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SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
July 20,2015
6:00 p.m.
(DISCUSSION CONCERNING THE MARKETING PLAN FOR DESTINATION CALDWELL
AND RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE DOWNTOWN PLAZA TASK FORCE CONCERNING
THE PLAZA RESEARCH TRIP TO RAPID CITY,SOUTH DAKOTA)
Keri-Smith Sigman presented information concerning the recent trip by members of the Destination
Caldwell and Plaza Task Force to Rapid City, South Dakota to view their downtown plaza operation.
Rapid City is 70,000 in population and spent approximately$7 million to build the downtown plaza in
2011. Ms.Sigman emphasized the need for community participation with this process as well as the City
and/or Urban Renewal investing in the project. Destination Caldwell and the Downtown Plaza Task
Force requested that City Council officially designate the site of the former Kings building as the plaza
location.
The workshop dismissed at 7:00 p.m. No decisions were made or action taken.
REGULAR MEETING
July 20,2015
7:00 P.M.
The Mayor welcomed those in attendance. Pastor Freddie Lane of the Caldwell Christian Center provided the
invocation. The Mayor led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Roll of the City Council was called by the City Clerk with the following members present:Callsen,Pollard,
Biggers,Feucht,Ozuna,and Hopper(via phone).
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
None.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Biggers to amend the agenda by adding an Executive Session pursuant to
Idaho Code, Section 74-206, Subsection (a) for the purpose of discussing the hiring of a public officer,
employee,staff member or individual agent.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approve acceptance of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on July 6, 2015;the
Special City Council Meetings held on July 7,2015 and July 14,2015;the Caldwell Pathways and
Bike Routes Committee Meeting held on April 28,2015;the Library Board Meeting held on June 4,
2015; the Traffic Commission meeting held on July 6, 2015; and the Hearing Examiner Meeting
held on June 9,2015;
2. Approve Resolution No. 114-15 authorizing the execution of the Consent to Use Agreement with the
U.S. Department of Interior —Bureau of Reclamation for the purpose of suspending fiber optic
conduit casings in and across the Notus Canal/Linden Road Bridge located approximately 75'west
of Aviation Way;
3. Approve Resolution No. 115-15 authorizing the acceptance of a Deferral Agreement for public
improvement construction with Guadalupe J. Rivas at property frontage located 510 and 512 Oak
Street;
4. Approve Resolution No. 116-15 ratifying the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Caldwell, City of Nampa, and Canyon County for the 2015 Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant(JAG)Program CFDA#16.738;
5. Approve Resolution No.113-15 authorizing the execution of a Lessor's Consent Estoppel Certificate
and Agreement with Tabor Construction,Inc.and Idaho Mutual Trust for 5515 Aviation Way,9904
and 9914 at the Caldwell Industrial Airport;
6. Approve Resolution No. 117-15 authorizing the execution of the School Resource Officer Contract
with the Caldwell School District for FY-2015-16;
7. Approve request from Caldwell Grocery Outlet for a Beer&Wine License for the business located
at 4907 Cleveland Blvd.;
8. Approve a Resolution No. 118-15 authorizing a contract with Garland Roofing for replacement of
the Carnegie Library/Veterans Memorial Hall Roof,
9. Approve Resolution No. 119-15 increasing Sanitation Fees pursuant to the Republic Services
Contract to offset fuel tax increases and legislative actions reducing benefits to fuel efficient vehicles
effective retroactively to July 1,2015.
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MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Biggers to approve the Consent Calendar as printed.
Roll call vote:Those voting yes:Pollard,Biggers,Feucht,Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen. Those voting no:
none.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
(CONTINUED: PUBLIC HEARING [QUASI-JUDICIAL]: CASE NUMBER ANN-15-02 A
REQUEST BY THE IDAHO CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS, INC. FOR
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 42 ACRES INTO THE CITY OF CALDWELL WITH A
ZONING DESIGNATION OF H-C (HIGHWAY CORRIDOR) AND A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
MONTANA AVENUE AND HWY.55 IN CALDWELL,IDAHO)
MOVED by Feucht, SECONDED by Pollard to continue the public hearing to the next Regularly
Scheduled City Council Meeting to be held on August 3,2015 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
(PUBLIC HEARING AND AUCTION: REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 315 NORTH 5TH
AVENUE WHICH WAS DECLARED AS SURPLUS PROPERTY BY THE CALDWELL CITY
COUNCIL ON JUNE 239 2015 AND BEING PROPOSED FOR SALE IMMEDIATELY AFTER
SAID HEARING AT THE OPENING BID PRICE OF $45,000 BASED ON COMPARABLE
PROPERTY EVALUATIONS)
The Mayor declared the public hearing and auction open.He stated that the property had been declared as
surplus property several years ago,but in order to be transparent in such dealings,it was determined to
again bring the item before City Council to clarify the intent of selling the parcel.
The Mayor explained the public auction process for surplus property. No bids were received.
He noted that City Council may choose to move forward with city staff considering alternate bids
submitted to City Hall after the close of the public auction.
MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Feucht to close the public hearing and auction.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Ozuna,SECONDED by Biggers to direct staff to begin the negotiation process to dispose of
the property located at 315 North 5th Avenue either through a realtor or City staff.
MOTION CARRIED
(PUBLIC HEARING AND AUCTION: REAL PROPERTY OF APPROXIMATELY 168 ACRES
LOCATED NORTH OF CALDWELL OFF OLD HIGHWAY 30 NEAR PURPLE SAGE GOLF
COURSE ON EL PASO ROAD, CALDWELL, HAS BEEN DECLARED BY THE CALDWELL
CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 239 2015 AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND IS BEING PROPOSED FOR
SALE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SAID HEARING AT THE OPENING BID PRICE OF $109000
PER ACRE OR$1,680,000 BASED ON COMPARABLE PROPERTY EVALUATIONS)
The Mayor declared the public hearing and auction open. He stated that the property had been declared as
surplus property several years ago,but in order to be transparent in such dealings,it was determined to
again bring the item before City Council to clarify the intent of selling the parcel.
The Mayor explained the public auction process for surplus property. No bids were received.
He noted that City Council may choose to move forward with city staff considering alternate bids
submitted to City Hall after the close of the public auction. He noted that part of the property is currently
under contract and therefore that portion cannot be sold until the contract has been completed.
MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Biggers to close the public hearing and auction.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Feucht to direct staff to begin the negotiation process to dispose of
approximately 168 acres located north of Caldwell off Old Highway 30 near Purple Sage Golf Course on El
Paso Road either through a realtor or City staff.
MOTION CARRIED
(PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR VACATION OF THE TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC
EASEMENT CENTERED ON THE LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 30 AND 31, BLOCK 3,
CANYON VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION. THE REQUEST IS MADE TO CORRECT AN
EASEMENT ENCROACHMENT OF THE HOME AT 13667 SLATE STONE WAY)
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The Mayor declared the public hearing open and explained the legislative hearing process.
Brent Orton provided the staff report noting that there is a platted easement and the home was built was
built over the easement. The proper notices have been made under Idaho Code Title 50,Chapter 13,to
vacate the easement. After approval of the request,the subdivision plat will be amended and re-recorded.
Staff recommends approval of the request.
Scott Noriyuki,6810 Feirhill,Boise,testified in favor of the request.
MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Biggers to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 24 (ORDINANCE NO. 3009) FOR VACATION OF THE GENERAL
UTILITY EASEMENT TO CORRECT AN EASEMENT ENCROACHMENT AT 13667 SLATE
STONE WAY WITH A REQUEST TO WAIVE AND RULES AND PASS ON THE FIRST
READING)
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only:
AN ORDINANCE RECITING PETITION FOR VACATION OF GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT
AND RECITING APPROPRIATE NOTICE WAS GIVEN; DETERMINING THAT VACATION OF
SAID GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY,
IDAHO,DESCRIBED AS BELOW,SHALL BE MADE;AND DETERMINING THAT VACATION OF
SAID FOLLOWING EASEMENTS ARE IN THE BEST PUBLIC INTEREST FOR THE CITY OF
CALDWELL,CANYON COUNTY,IDAHO.
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Feucht to waive the three reading process and consider Bill No. 24
(Ordinance No.3009)on its first reading by title only.
Roll call vote:Those voting yes:Pollard,Biggers,Feucht,Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen. Those voting no:
none. Absent and/or not voting:none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Feucht to sponsor Bill No.24(Ordinance No.3009)and move for its
passage by title only.
Roll call vote:Those voting yes:Pollard,Biggers,Feucht,Ozuna,Hopper,and Callsen. Those voting no:
none. Absent and/or not voting:none.
MOTION CARRIED
(FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE REPORTS)
Councilman Feucht reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable in the amount
of$1,132,128.31 for the period ending July 8,2015 and net payroll in the amount of$296,712.41 for the pay
period ended June 27,2015.
MOVED by Feucht,SECONDED by Callsen that accounts payable in the amount of$1,132,128.31 represented
by check numbers 110118 through 110358 and payroll for the total amount of$296,712.41, represented by
check numbers 28516 through 28565 and payroll direct deposits,be accepted,payment approved,and vouchers
filed in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED
(COUNCIL COMMENTS)
Councilman Pollard reported that the "Blues on the Banks" event will be organized this year by The Boise
Blues Society and will take place on August 14 at Stewarts Bar&Grill in Caldwell. On Saturday,August 29,
"Sounds of Summer"(a fundraiser for Hope's Door)will take place at Stewarts Bar&Grill.
Councilman Callsen and Councilwoman Ozuna expressed appreciation to Destination Caldwell for their
presentation.
Councilman Feucht expressed appreciation for the Destination Caldwell presentation. He also thanked the
Appointed Officials and City staff for their work on the budget.
Councilman Biggers reported that the Caldwell Veteran's Council sends a thank you to the City Engineer and
Public Works Director for their help with the Caldwell Memorial Hall.
(MAYOR'S COMMENTS)
The Mayor expressed appreciation to those involved with the budget process and the extra time spent to prepare
the document and attend additional public meetings for this purpose. The Mayor explained that the budget has
increased this year due to a large project at the Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project has been
anticipated and will be paid for by cash rather than bonding for the improvements.
The Mayor recently attended the Idaho E-911 Board meeting. Legislation will be presented this year to
combine the E-911 Board and the Inoperability Board into one task force.
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The final report released from the Idaho State Police indicates that the crime rate for Caldwell is down again.
Congratulations to the police department and our community for this accomplishment.
TVCC Caldwell Campus Director Kathleen Robinson will be retiring this October.
The recent Chamber of Commerce Noon-Break Luncheon was held at Memorial Park. This luncheon is
sponsored by the City of Caldwell and used as a platform to present information about the budget.
The Mayor attended the ground breaking for the new Terry Reilly Medical Center.
The funeral for Marilyn Shaw(spouse of Pastor Dick Shaw of Caldwell First Baptist Church)was held on July
15th
The Mayor will be attending the Annual ICRMP Executive Summit on July 22-24.
Recreation Superintendent Collette Sanders'retirement party will be held on July 29tH
(EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE,SECTION 74-206,SUBSECTION(A)FOR
THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE HIRING OF A PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, STAFF
MEMBER OR INDIVIDUAL AGENT)
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Biggers to convene into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code,
Section 74-206, Subsection (a) for the purpose of discussing the hiring of a public officer, employee, staff
member or individual agent at 7:28 p.m.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes:Callsen,Pollard,Biggers,Feucht,Ozuna,and Hopper.Those voting no:none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Callsen,SECONDED by Biggers to reconvene into Regular Session.
MOTION CARRIED
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Feucht to adjourn at 7:36 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED AS written THIS 3' DAY OF August _________2_20I5.
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City Clerk