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Indian Creek Plaza Committee
February 9, 2016
Call to Order at 7:30 am at the TVCC Conference Room
Approval of Minutes :January 26, 2016 — John McGee motioned to approve the
minutes, seconded by Warren Kouba. Passed.
Roll Call: Steve Fultz, Melenie Stone, Warren Kouba, Kelli Jenkins, Keri Smith-
Sigman, John McGee
501c3 Update
• Filed with the State — Ez form submitted
Plaza Site 4'x8' Sign
• The City of Caldwell ordered a "Proposed Site' sign with the plaza rendering
designating King's Corner location to formally announce Indian Creek Plaza and
no word on the arrival time.
Public Funds for the Plaza
• The City of Caldwell is working on the planning for and budgeting the
expenditure of public funds for the Plaza design, development and construction.
When Dan Sentfner comes in March there is a meeting planned with Mayor
Nancolas and E1Jay Waite on the public funding.
Downtown Incentive Program — LBID
• Fagade LBID and fire suppressant grant aka Downtown Incentive Program is
ongoing.
• February 16`x' is the date a proposal is to be brought to the City Council.
• Steve Fultz reported to the committee that the CDBGP (Community Development
Block Grant Program (HUD program) process begins in March and will keep us
informed as to the progress.
RFQ Architectural Design of Indian Creek Plaza
• City Public Works Director is leading the Architectural Design RFQ process and
it should be out this week.
• Plaza RFQ Design Selection Team was presented & approved at Feb 1, 2016 City
Council meeting: Brent Orton, Robb Macdonald, Dan Senftner, Keri Smith-
Signzan, Bob Jenkins, Jeff Hunsicker, Matt Kelly.
• RFQ Architectural Design will be released on February 11, 2016
• RFQ Timeline: February — April, 2016
Business Improvement District
• Working on 3rd iteration of potential two-tiered BID boundary with property
values.
• The committee discussed the BID Steering Team to develop Caldwell's Business
Improvement District. Extend invitations to this team is being implemented and
due by February 19th to solidify the team.
• BID Workshop is planned for the morning of March 16:
Guest speakers: Karen Sanders — Downtown Boise; Dan Senflner — Main Street
Square; and, Mark Hilty — City of Caldwell Attorney
Indian Creek Plaza Business Plan, Pro Forma Budget and Event Calendar
• Dan Senftner's next visit will be March 14-17,2016
• Extended Dan's contract 90 days. End date = June 1, 2016
No extra cost just travel expenses.
• Plan to meet with Dan individually March 14 -- 15 to review your sections.
• Goal: Finalize Indian Creek Plaza's Business Plan, Pro Forma Budget & Event
Calendar
Destination Caldwell/Indian Creek Plaza Updates
• John is developing the 2016 Communications Plan
• Monthly Plaza updates to City Council, Chamber of Commerce, Civic
Organizations, etc.
Keri spoke to the Caldwell Optimist Club and ongoing meetings are being set up
to keep all groups informed.
Indian Creek Plaza Fundraising
• Discussion was made on creating the sub -committee for the fundraising efforts.
Local Legends Fundraiser
• Committee support is needed
Project Timeline
• Kelli will be posting on DropBox
Next Meetinp-s•
February 23, 2016 TVCC Conference Room @ 7:30 — 8:30 am
March 8, 2016 TVCC Conference Room @ 7:30 — 8:30 am
March 22, 2016 TVCC Conference Room @ 7:30 — 8:30 am