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Home My WebLink About2016-02-08 URA MINUTES Regular Meeting MINUTES CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY February 8,2016 7:00 p.m. (ROLL CALL) The regularly scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Caldwell Police Department Community Room with Chairman Hopper presiding. Roll was called by the secretary. Present: Chairman Hopper, Commissioner Callsen, Commissioner Pollard, Commissioner Stadick,and Commissioner Ozuna. Staff Present: Mark Hilty,ElJay Waite,and Robb MacDonald. (CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION) None. (AM END/APPROVE AGENDA) MOVED by Call sen,SECONDED by Stadick to approve the agenda as written. MOTION CARRIED (SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS) None. (PUBLIC COMMENTS) None. (CONSENT CALENDAR) 1) Approve minutes from the Urban Renewal Agency Regular Meeting held on January 11,2016; 2) Approve execution of the Revenue Allocation(Tax Increment)Bonds, Series 2016—Caldwell School District No. 132 Improvements Project; 3) Approve request from Main Street Square for a 90--day extension(from March 1,2016 to June 1,2016)of the Consulting Services Agreement with Dan Senftner. MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Ozuna to approve the Consent Calendar as printed. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Stadick, Ozuna, and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS: (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FROM STEVE FULTZ [JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016]) Project Strider: Accepted the purchase & sale agreement - anticipate closing April I" on property in Sky Ranch (approximately 19 acres). Family: Cabinet manufacturer considering locating its business to Idaho. Interested in locations in Southern Idaho. Looking at either existing building of 60,000 SF or 5-7 acres for build to suit. Rail access helpful but not required. 100 employees and cap ex of$3 million. In process of gathering sites. Waiting for next steps from Commerce. Page 1 of 7 Project Arcadia: Project from BVEP; 500 jobs to be created, $34 million investment; submitted site and incentive packet;was expecting a decision on location to be announcement at the end of 2015,but have not yet heard...this is a BVEP lead...project has gone"dark." Project Cap: Potential residential project for downtown...continue to meet with potential developer and property owner to discuss opportunities...continue working and considering alternative sites in Caldwell downtown. Project FBO: Continued discussions with property owner on potential site for development at the Caldwell Industrial Airport. Continued discussion with potential provider and investor. Verde Fulfillment,USA: FTZ 280,final exhibits submitted to finalize activation process. Project Muscle: New project needing 20,000 sq ft manufacturing space...site visit to Caldwell looking at one building. Still assessing the data on sites in the Valley, submitted additional info. Still reviewing options and working on potential lease to own scenarios. Project CC: Existing manufacturer in the Valley considering Caldwell for expansion...reviewed sites in Sky Ranch. 25,000 sq ft built-to-suit with up to 40 new jobs. Proposed LDI to be submitted for review. Project has gone dark. Project Sam: Project, looking for existing facility or built-to-suit for 15,000-20,000 sq ft, creation of 25 new jobs. Follow-up this month with additional information and 2nd visit. Project recently put on hold(financing) Project Twin: Lead provided by Cushman Wakefield...200,000 sq. ft. need with the creation of 250-300 jobs. Submitted sites owned by URA and a site owned by Van Aukers in Sky Ranch. Submitted narrative on past projects in Caldwell as samples of work with manufacturers. Site visit scheduled for mid/late February Project QT: "Dark" project activated again. Site visit in mid-January. Sky Ranch sites (URA, Van Auker, and Yanke)being strongly considered. 60,004 to 80,000 sq. ft. l'phase building; 55 jobs to start. CA based company. Anticipating decision any day. Project RFR: Small manufacturing facility,working with Bob RFR Properties. 12,000 sq.ft.building; PSA for 1.5 acre site in Sky Ranch(URA property). Project Patrick: New project, small retail opportunity for downtown Caldwell. Personal meeting and tour in early February. Project Harrison: New project, small mfg/distribution operation...considering URA site at end of Challenger Way. 1 0,000 sq ft facility with yard area. Discussion with real estate representative,considering LOI. CDBG Entitlement: Drafted (and approved by HUD) RFP for consulting services in assistance in developing the required Consolidated Plan and 1-year Action Plan. Submitted RFP to three firms for consideration. Professional Services contract is expected to be less than$20,000.00(reimbursable from our overall entitlement amount). Crayola: Plastics manufacturing company looking to locate along I-84 between Mini-Cassia area and Boise Metro. 5-10 acres, rail siding of approx. 200 feet. Open to existing building of 35K-40K SF or build to suit. I5-20 employees' wlstarting wages at$18. Discussion followed concerning the potential commercial development ventures. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FROM KERI SIOMAN [JANUARY/FEBRUARY 24161) Projects • Indian Creek Plaza(ICP)coordination:Contract fulfillment work and coordination with Dan Stenfner(Main Street Square,Rapid City)and various Indian Creek Plaza Taskforce meetings. Continued work on the Business Improvement District to help with funding possibilities for the future operations of the plaza and started work on the Request for Qualifications for construction of Indian Creek Plaza. • Local Legends planning. Save the Date—April 16,2016 at the O'Connor Field House. Page 2 of 7 • Trolley Square and the old Southwest District Health building:coordination with tenants regarding exit strategies and maintenance issues. • Trolley Square Project work with the Gardner Company. • Sunnyslope Wine Trail and Caldwell ad in Northwest Travel magazine work and coordination(to be published in the March/April Travel issue). • Preliminary work on Design Style Guide for the new brand and associated logo. • Designed an ad to market Caldwell as"Ripe for Business Opportunities"and an ad for the Sunnyslope Wine Trail—both to be published in the Chamber's Visitor Guide. • Volunteer work for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council's Night In New York fundraiser. Retention ■ Worked closely with many downtown businesses on future plans and next steps. • Horsewood Catering and expansion into new location on Kimball(previously the Christian Book Store). They will be opening a restaurant with approximately40 seats. ■ Lost a new breakfast,lunch,and dinner restaurant because of high redevelopment costs in a historic downtown building(construction work had started,but all work ceased). Worked with developer and restaurant owner to find a new location. Recruitment • Spec Class A commercial/office space development • Brewery/Pub type business recruitment in downtown Caldwell • City"Round Table"for new development off exit 29 near the Burger King(Country Store,six gasoline pumps,Subway,and Beans and Brews Coffee House) • City"Round Table"with new coffee shop/drive through and fast food. Other • Attended Southwest Idaho Tourism Board meeting • Attended the Idaho Commerce Economic Development Introduction and the Rural Economic Development Professionals Update • Project Twilight—downtown work with property owner in accordance with"Master Framework Plan" • Toured the downtown Darigold plant—Darigold shared some safety concerns regarding Caldwell's future growth and the plants continued operations near downtown development. • Attended the weeklong IEDC Basic Economic Development Course in Phoenix,Arizona. Councilman Callsen requested that Keri Sigman follow-up with Darigold concerning their views about the potential Union Pacific Quiet Zone in downtown Caldwell. Ms.Sigman provided an update concerning the potential Starbucks development to be located at Linden and Cleveland Boulevard. She noted that the Engineering Department is reviewing the plans at this time. She clarified that she will speak with the owner if they have plans for relocating the car dealership business. NEW BUSINESS: (CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE NOTICE OF SELECTION AS MUST QUALIFIED FOR THE CALDWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AS ADVISER SERVICES - WITH BENITON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALDWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND EXECUTE THE STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT WITH BENITON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.) Page 3 of 7 Chairman Hopper read the resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, SETTING FORTH CERTAIN FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING ROB HOPPER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THIS URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY THE CERTAIN "AIA DOCUMENT B 132-2009, STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER"BY AND BETWEEN THIS URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO AND BENITON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., DIRECTING THE AGENCY SECRETARY;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Chairman Hopper clarified that this resolution is associated with the Caldwell School District—CHS Improvement Plan Project in response to the RFQ for the selection of a construction manager. The Caldwell School District Board of Trustees reviewed the bid submittals and recommends approval of Beniton Construction Company as the construction manager. Mark Hilty, 1303 12t''Avenue Road,Nampa, re-iterated that this is an Urban Renewal project in conjunction with the Caldwell School District. The Board of Trustees have made the recommendation to the Urban Renewal Agency Commissioners. MOVED by Pollard, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the resolution authorizing the selection of Beniton Construction as the construction manager. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Pollard, Stadick, Ozuna,and Callsen. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE RE-USE APPRAISAL OF THE PROPOSED TROLLEY SQUARE BLOCK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITH VALBRIDGE PROPERTY ADVISORS IN THE AMOUNT OF$59800) Mark Hilty, 1301 12t'' Avenue Road, Nampa, provided the staff report noting that a Re-use Appraisal would be conducted as required by the Idaho Code to establish a sale price. Chairman Hopper read the resolution into the record: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALDWELL EAST URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY TO APPROVE THE EXECUTION OF THE RE-USE APPRAISAL FROM VALBRIDGE PROPERTY ADVISORS FOR THE PROPOSED TROLLEY SQUARE BLOCK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF$51,800. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CALDWELL EAST URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY APPROVE THE RE-USE APPRAISAL FROM VALBRIDGE PROPERTY ADVISORS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN SUCH DOCUMENTS AS APPROVED AND MADE A PART HEREOF AS SET FORTH IN FULL. MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Stadick to approve the resolution as presented. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Callsen, Pollard, Stadick, and Ozuna. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:none. MOTION CARRIED (CONSIDER THE LETTER OF INTENT FROM COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 602 MAIN STREET) Mark Hilty provided information concerning the process that must be followed in accordance with the Idaho State Code pertaining to small parcel disposition. He noted that the redevelopment is interested in creating a new business downtown which would include rehabilitation of the property and creating jobs. Mr. Hilty explained the process of small parcel disposition. The first criteria which must be followed provides that the property cannot be sold for less than its fair value (as described within the Idaho Code)therefore a fair value Page 4 of 7 assessment must be made of the subject property. Secondly,the URA has an obligation to make its disposition of property within a competitive process. He recommended that a resolution be created outlining the procedures for the disposition of small parcels by the Urban Renewal Agency. Such a resolution would be brought back to the URA Commissioners for their review at an upcoming meeting. Discussion followed. Commissioner Pollard asked that Mr. Hilty provide him with a copy of the URA Fair Market Value statute. (CONSIDER INVOICES FOR PAYMENT FROM TREASURER) Mr.Waite recommended the invoices for payment: Vendor Description Eide Bailly $ 3,800.00 FY-2015 Audit Fees Idaho Press Tribune $ 19751.03 CSD Project/Legal Notice for Construction Mgt. Sky Ranch $ 19738.03 Qtr1 Business Association Fees Main Street Square $15,000.00 Consulting Fees Motion Industries $179500,00 B.I.G.Payment#6 TOTAL $399789.06 MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Ozuna to approve the invoices as presented for payment. MOTION CARRIED (TREASURER'S REPORT) (APPROVE MONTHLY CASH RECONCILIATION) E1Jay Waite,411 Blaine Street,outlined the monthly cash reconciliation: Bank of the Cascades Business Checking Ending Balance Earnings/Fees January 31,2016 $53660,583.62 $191.321($65.00) Bank of the Cascades Time CD#I Ending Balance January 31,2016 $250,000.00 Balance will remain constant. Interest earnings deposited to Business Checking Local Government Investment Pool Ending Balance Earnings January 31,2015 $108,644.48 $23.94 Zions Bank(Bond Debt Service) Ending Balance January 31,2015 $2,739,664.25 MOVED by Stadick,SECONDED by Pollard approve the monthly cash reconciliation as presented by E1Jay Waite. (AUDIT REPORT PRESENTATION) MOTION CARRIED E1Jay Waite presented the Caldwell East Urban Renewal Agency Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Change in Fund Balances. He noted that the final audit report will be presented to the City Council on February 16,2016. Page 5 of 7 (REVIEW 2016 INCREMENT REVENUE PROJECTIONS AND SET A WORKSHOP T ALLOCATION STRATEGIES) DISCUSS E1Jay Waite recommended that a workshop date be set to discuss the increment revenue ro•ections future protects, p .1 and proposed MOVED by Pollard,SECONDED by Ozuna to set the URA workshop date for Monday,February 29 7• � ry at .44 p.m. MOTION CARRIED (DISCUSSION: SKY RANCH BUSINESS OWNERS ASSOCIATION MEETING — REPRESENTATIVE FROM URA) TATIVE ElJay provided information about the Annual Sky Ranch Business Owners Association Meeting. The rat landscaping upkeep will be discussed at that meeting. g es for the Chairman Hopper requested that someone from the URA attend the meeting to be held on Tuesday 1 0:30 a.m.at Development Services,Inc.,9601 W.State,#203,Boise. , February 16' (ATTORNEY'S REPORT) (UPDATE CONCERNING PROPOSED DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM) Attorney Mark Hilty recommended that this information also be included on the agenda for the upcoming U workshop to be held on February 29th at 7:00 p.m. p g ` (UPDATE CONCERNING THE DOWNTOWN TROLLEY SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) Mark HiIty presented the staff report noting that progress has been made for assessing the buildings for asbestos and g demolition. He is currently reviewing the draft disposition agreement. g Robb MacDonald updated the commissioners on the bid documents. The bids will be opened on Wednesday, February 10,2016. p y' Discussion was held concerning the need for a Special URA Meeting to be held on February 16th at 6:15 .m. to consider the bid results and approve the Award of Bid. URA Secretary Debbie Geyer will notice p meeting and workshop. y out the special (UPDATE CONCERNING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH STRIDER GROUP,LLC ) Mr.Hilty reported that the closing for this transaction has been set around the first of April. (CHAIRMAN'S REPORT) None. (COMMISSIONER REPORTS) In response to questions from Commissioner Pollard about the tenants evacuating the Trolley Square and SWDH buildings,Ms. Sigman reported that both buildings will be vacant of all tenants b the end of the q y e month. 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