HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-13 URA MinutesCALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MINUTES
7:00 P.M.
Monday, August 13, 2018
(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.
The secretary called roll. Present: Commissioner Hopper, Commissioner Porter (via phone), Commissioner
Warwick, Commissioner Stadick, Commissioner Allgood, and Commissioner Ramirez.
(CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION)
None.
(APPROVE AGENDA)
MOVED by Stadick, SECONDED by Ramirez to approve the agenda as printed.
MOTION CARRIED
(SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS)
None.
(PUBLIC COMMENTS)
None.
(CONSENT CALENDAR)
1) Approve minutes from the Urban Renewal Agency Regularly Scheduled Meeting held on July 9, 2018;
2) Approve Resolution No. 2018-22 authorizing the execution of a "Donation and Development Agreement"
between the City of Caldwell, the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency, and Building Hope Parkside Foundation
regarding construction of a public charter school known as Elevate Academy generally located in the Golden
Gate Subdivision (Tract 11);
3) Approve Resolution No. 2018-23 authorizing the execution of a Quitclaim Deed for right-of-way from the
Urban Renewal Agency to the City of Caldwell for the construction of Skyway Street;
4) Approve Resolution No. 2018-24 authorizing the execution of a Corporate Warranty Deed from the Urban
Renewal Agency to the City of Caldwell for right-of-way along a portion of South KCID Road located
approximately 360 feet north of E. Linden;
5) Approve Resolution No. 2018-25 authorizing the execution of an Easement to the Elison Financial Group LLC
for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining domestic water service lines at 4603 Skyway Street;
6) Approve Resolution No. 2018-26 authorizing the execution of an Easement to the Elison Financial Group LLC
for the purpose of operation and maintenance of a sanitary sewer service line at 4603 Skyway Street;
7) Approve Resolution No. 2018-27 authorizing the execution of a Corporate Warranty Deed to the City of
Caldwell for the purpose of right-of-way for Smeed Parkway located on the east side of Smeed Parkway and
south of Fresca Mexican Foods;
8) Approve Resolution No. 2018-28 authorizing the execution of a Quitclaim Deed conveying title of real property
commonly known as `Indian Creek Plaza" to the City of Caldwell pursuant to Idaho Code 50-2015;
9) Approve Resolution No. 2018-29 authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Freehold
Development, LLC for property located within the Sky Ranch Business Center;
10) Approve Resolution No. 2018-30 accepting the Letter of Contract and executing the Notice to Proceed with
Barrett Site & Underground, LLC in the amount of $120,000.00 for the Smeed Parkway Sewer Stub 2018
Proj ect.
MOVED by Stadick, SECONDED by Warwick to approve the Consent Calendar as printed.
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Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Stadick, Allgood, Ramirez, Hopper, Porter, and Warwick. Those voting no: none.
Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
(JULY 2018 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT — STEVE FULTZ)
Current Projects
Project Arrow: An aerospace business from California, they are considering a site in Skyway Business Park. Initial
facility of 40,000 sq. ft. Working with the company's local representative on this project, and with corporate
officers from Michigan. Initial job creation is 70 jobs at an average wage of $90,000/yr. Continue to work on site in.
Caldwell near the airport.
Project Silver Leaf: New project light manufacturer, needing 10-20 acre site for construction of facility.
Considering Sky Ranch property owned by Freehold Development for location. Provided site analysis to BVEP
(lead generator).
Project Data: New project considering Sky Ranch area. Significant investment, few high paying jobs.. Heavy user
of power.
Project Sunset: Nnew lead from BVEP. Site visit to the Boise Valley area in late July, considering sites in Boise,
Nampa and Caldwell. Needing 15-20 acres for manufacturing facility (solar panel construction).
Project Sister: New project to Caldwell (locally generated)... food processing business considering the Caldwell
market. NDA signed. Initial meeting set for early August.
Project Tree: New project (locally generated lead), considering site at KCID and Linden. PSA drafted, submitted
and being negotiated. 40-50 jobs at full build out.
Price Pump Company: Ground breaking scheduled for August 201h at 11:00 a.m. at their site located on the lot
between AMFEC and Fresca.
Strider Group: Breaks ground on second 60,000 sq. ft. building in Sky Ranch. Working with several leads with the
company to occupy the building.
Mr. Fultz provided an update report regarding Idaho Power and additional electrical power at Sky Ranch Business
Center.
(JULY 2018 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT — KERI SIGMAN)
Proiects•
• Indian Creek Playa: Continued coordination for final construction. Grand Opening month — huge success!
Continued plaza signage coordination with DC/ICP staff.
• Local Business Improvement District: Ongoing coordination for plaza fagade construction projects.
• Trolley Square Project: Business recruitment to fill building shell and pad site.
• College Marketplace: Coordination with Rocky Mountain Development regarding retail pads. There is a food
chain interested in locating on the property. There will be a carwash at the site along with Primary Health.
• Creekside Redevelopment RFP: Initial steps towards the development agreement began.
Recruitment:
• Restaurants: There has been a significant in the downtown businesses.
• Health Services
• Retailer (Bi -Mart opening August 30, 2018)
• Specialty Store
• Multi -Family Residential
• Hospitality/Event Center
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Other:
• Professional meetings: Meetings have been held with various industries regarding downtown redevelopment and
other commercial retail development throughout the City.
• Downtown Business Coordination: Continued working with businesses and property owners on
construction/revitalization efforts in downtown (utility relocations, facades, street improvements, etc.).
• 6th Annual Sunnyslope Wine Trail Festival: Continued with marketing assistance and planning. August 3`d event
hosted on Indian Creek Plaza sold out.
• Downtown Parking Requirements: Began working on signage changes and upgrades. Signage is underway.
• Community Development Block Grant: Coordination with Elizabeth McNannay.
• Downtown Tour: Partnered with the Mayor to highlight downtown's success.
• Pablo's Pla:a: New ownership and owner is working towards some improvements here.
• Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway and Destination Caldwell AgVenture Trail.
• Marketing: Worked on opportunities video for downtown business recruitment. Also worked with another
marketing group on social media video clips highlighting some of Caldwell's best (in partnership with
Destination Caldwell).
• College of Idaho Leadership social and meet and greet Co -Presidents.
Commissioner Stadick reported that he was approached about a group wanting to hold a convention in 2020 in
downtown Caldwell at the new hotel if it is completed by that time.
Ms. Sigman reported on the future Jackson's store on Cleveland Boulevard. Construction will follow shortly. The
Maverik near Canyon Hill will be demolished and new construction will follow shortly.
NEW BUSINESS:
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-31 TO USE CITY INCREMENT FROM URBAN
RENEWAL AGENCY FY -18 FOR THE FIVE PERCENT (5%) CITY -MATCH PORTION OF $119,334
FOR THE AIRPORT RUNWAY REHAB AIP 30 PROJECT)
Carol Mitchell, 411 Blaine Street, presented the staff report. She noted that legal counsel has reviewed the request
and deemed it appropriate for URA funding.
MOVED by Stadick, SECONDED by Porter to approve Resolution No. 2018-31 for use of City increment from the
Urban Renewal Agency in the amount of $119,334 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019
FOR THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND SET THE PUBLIC
HEARING DATE FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018)
Carol Mitchell, 411 Blaine Street, presented the staff report and outlined the tentative 2019 proposed budget.
Commissioner Stadick questioned the on-going funding requests by the Caldwell YMCA from the Urban Renewal
Agency.
Chairman Hopper reported on the history for financial assistance to the YMCA from the Caldwell Urban Renewal
Agency. He noted that the YMCA provides numerous scholarships to families in order that no one is turned away
as a member.
In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood, Ms. Mitchell reported that the bonds are projected through
the URA sunset period.
MOVED by Warwick, SECONDED by Allgood to accept the tentative budget for FY -2019 for the Urban Renewal
Agency and set the public hearing date for Monday, September 10, 2018.
MOTION CARRIED
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(CONSIDER INVOICES FOR PAYMENT FROM THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY TREASURER)
Carol Mitchell Dresented the invoices for Davment approval:
VENDOR
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
Hamilton, Michaelson,
Hilty Attorneys at Law
$4,500.00
July - Attorney Fees
City of Caldwell — Econ.
Development
$18,000.00
August - Economic Dev. Contribution
ACCO Engineered Services
$369.88
TVCC Building — Annual Certification Fee
AMFEC, Inc.
$25,000.00
B.I.G. Payment 36 (1St Qtr. —April -June 2018)
ElJay Waite
$2,460.00
URA Consultant Fees: Jul — August
City of Caldwell
$150.00
Office Space Lease: Jul — August
TOTAL
$50,479.88
MOVED by Ramirez, SECONDED by Warwick to approve the invoices for payment as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(TREASURER'S REPORT)
MONTHL Y CA SH RECONCIL IA TION REPOR TS;
Carol Mitchell, URA Treasurer at 411 Blaine Street, presented the Monthly Cash Reconciliation Report and
recommended its approval:
Banner Bank TOTAL $12,670,825.10
Banner Bank, CD $ 250,380.49
LGIP $ 111,242.80
Banner Bank Operating Account $12,309,201.81
Restricted TOTAL $12,670,825.10
Restricted — Other Tax Districts $6,063,090.78
Restricted Caldwell $1,248,949.58
Restricted — URA TVCC $ 599,470.12
Restricted — URA Job Creation $4,759,314.62
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Ramirez to approve the cash reconciliation report as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSULTANT'S REPORT)
None.
(ATTORNEY'S REPORT)
Mark Hilty provided an update report regarding on the delayed purchase of the two -acre parcel by Fresca at Sky
Ranch Business Center. He noted that survey work is underway and no date has been determined for closing at this
time. He will work with Chairman Hopper concerning his signature on the documents as they become available.
Mr. Hilty reported that he has contacted Capitol Distributors concerning the release of escrow holdback funds,
which were negotiated with the Purchase & Sale Agreement. These funds (approximately $740,000) were for the
extension of Sky Way as required of the Urban Renewal Agency. The funds are currently being held at the title
company. Since the project has now been completed, Mr. Hilty will follow-up until the funds are released.
Mr. Hilty reported that he is working with Attorney Jeff Wardle regarding two projects: 1) Project Tree (Sale of the
Hickman Property) and 2) Creekside Development Project in downtown Caldwell (review of the Disposition
Development Agreement). He will report back at the next meeting concerning the progress of these projects.
Mr. Hilty stated that when asked to provide legal review of URA appropriate projects such as the Caldwell
Industrial Airport matching funds request and the YMCA matching funds request for fuel efficiency upgrades, the
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following steps are taken: ])Review of Idaho State Code and the appropriate URA expenditures as listed with the
Code, and 2) Review of the Caldwell URA Plan for allowed projects.
(CHAIRMAN'S REPORT)
Chairman Hopper reported that URA Consultant E1Jay Waite has been in contact with the applicable property
owners regarding the newly proposed URA district. The project has been delayed until next year in order to allow
sufficient time to work with the property owners in formulating the district. A proposal to extend the consultant's
contract will be provided at the September URA meeting.
(COMMISSIONER REPORTS)
None.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Warwick, SECONDED by Stadick to adjourn at 7:47 p.m.
Appro,Yd"a writttFn this I day of September 2018.
Commissioner PorrtOCOLW,
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MOTION CARRIED