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Home My WebLink About2020-04-27 URA Minutes - Special Meeting Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Caldwell 411 Blaine Street Caldwell, Idaho 83605 AMENDED Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency, SPECIAL MEETING Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency Monday April 27, 2020 4:00 p.m. ZOOM MEETING TO BE HELD AT: Caldwell City Hall Conference Room 411 Blaine Street AGENDA 1 ) ACTION ITEM: Consider the acceptance of the proposal submittal from Mussell Construction for property known as the Cleveland Event Center and adjoining property located in Downtown Caldwell. 2) ACTION ITEM: Consider Resolution No. 2020-17 authorizing the execution of the Development Agreement, Declaration of Covenants and Public Improvements Exhibit with St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, LTD and BVA North Ranch, LLC. 3) ACTION ITEM: Consider Resolution No. 2020-18 authorizing the purchase of 1 .85 acres with appurtenant relocation benefits pursuant to Federal Land Acquisition Standards from Gerald and Gail Crownover. Posted: April 23, 2020 CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 4:00 P.M. Monday,April 27,2020 Zoom Meeting (ROLL CALL) The regularly scheduled meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency convened at 4:00 p.m. in the Caldwell City Hall Conference Room with Chairman Hopper presiding. The secretary called the roll. Present: Commissioner Hopper, Commissioner Porter (via phone), Commissioner Warwick(via phone), Commissioner Allgood(via phone), and Commissioner Ramirez(via phone). Absent: Commissioner Wagoner. Staff attending via Zoom: Mark Hilty,City Attorney;Mayor Nancolas;Steve Fultz,Economic Development Director;and Steve Jenkins,Economic Development Specialist. (CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION) None. NEW BUSINESS: (ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL FROM MUSSELL CONSTRUCTION FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CLEVELAND EVENT CENTER AND ADJOINING PROPERTY LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CALDWELL) Mark Hilty,Agency Attorney at 1303 12th Avenue Road,Nampa,outlined the process that has been followed with the issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP). One response was received by Mike Mussell of Mussell Construction,Inc. It was noted that the response had been reviewed by legal counsel for compliance with the RFP. The proposal includes rehabilitation of the historical structure known as the Cleveland Event Center and the adjoining commercial structures located along Kimball Avenue. Mr.Hilty reported that there had previously been discussion regarding provision for roof-top dining at the complex;however,the proposal does not address that feature since the facility would need to be deemed structurally suitable to move forward with that feature. He confirmed that the Commissioners are able to accept/reject the proposal or request a workshop to meet with Mr.Mussell as needed. Steve Fultz,Economic Development Director at 411 Blaine Street,reported that the exterior of the historical building would remain brick. The initial design allows for commercial/retail on the first floor and mixed use on the second floor. The estimate for the project is a cost of$2.5 million. Construction would begin in October 2020 with an estimated completion date of September 2021. He recommended that the URA Commissioners accept the proposal and allow legal counsel to proceed with drafting the development agreement for their consideration. In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood,Mr.Fultz reported that the existing building located on the Wells property on the corner of Kimball and Blaine would be removed thus allowing for sufficient parking for the new development. Commissioners Allgood and Ramirez spoke in favor the proposal and noted that Mr. Mussel has a sound reputation for the renovation of historical buildings within the City of Nampa. MOVED by Warwick,SECONDED by Porter to accept the Request for Proposal submittal for the renovation of the Cleveland Event Center and the adjoining property from Mussell Construction, Inc. and instruct the Agency Attorney to craft a development agreement for the proposed project. MOTION CARRIED Page 1 of 3 (ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-17 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS EXHIBIT WITH ST. LUKE'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LTD AND BVA NORTH RANCH,LLC) Mark Hilty,Agency Attorney at 1303 12th Avenue Road,Nampa,provided the staff report. He reported that the subject property previously owned by St. Luke's Regional Medical Center has been sold to BVA North Ranch, LLC.,through an owner financed transaction. There were provisions concerning the development negotiations by the City of Caldwell and Urban Renewal Agency including: 1)the property must be annexed into the City of Caldwell,2)right-of-way must be dedicated to the City prior to any significant improvements being made, and 3) the development be subject to real property taxation. St. Luke's interest with the transaction is to make sure that they have the opportunity to review the design and detail construction plans prior to the final approval as well as the assurance that the project will be completed. Mr. Hilty continued by outlining the contents of the Development Agreement and the Declaration of Covenants. He noted that the documents to not indicate a mandated completion date. In response to Commissioner Allgood,Mr. Orton reported that the City is prepared to meet the demand for roads and services associated with the project. The project has been deemed a priority this summer for City work crews. Outsourcing for specific portions of the right-of-way improvements has been discussed and will be utilized,as necessary. Mr.Fultz reported that the full acreage is located within the Urban Renewal Agency boundaries. He noted that the project could be similar to the Sky Ranch Business Center with shovel-ready opportunities for development. Chairman Hopper clarified that the Vallivue School District property is not within the Caldwell URA boundaries. Mayor Nancolas reported that previous negotiations with the Vallivue School District addressed the use of the Vallivue School District Urban Renewal Agency tax increment for right-of-way improvements. MOVED by Allgood,SECONDED by Ramirez to approve Resolution No.2020-17 as presented. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Allgood,Ramirez,Hopper,Porter,and Warwick. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:Wagoner. (ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO.2020-18 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 1.85 ACRES WITH APPURTENANT RELOCATION BENEFITS PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAND ACQUISITION STANDARDS FROM GERALD AND GAIL CROWNOVER) Mark Hilty, 1303 12th Avenue Road,Nampa,provided the staff report. He noted that all requirements have been met and the Purchase& Sale Agreement was already approved by the City of Caldwell. The closure is set for prior to June 15t Brent Orton, Public Works Director at 621 Cleveland Boulevard, reported on the relocation allotment provided by FAA, which will be provided to Mr. & Mrs. Crownover due displacement provisions. The purchase price and relocation allotment is based on an appraised values. The relocation amount will be paid at the time of the actual purchase. The relocation agent will report to the city when the expenses can be reimbursed to Mr.&Mrs.Crownover. The Airport Fund will receive the revenue from FAA associated with this land transaction. MOVED by Porter, SECONDED by Allgood to approve Resolution No.2020-18 as presented. Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Porter, Warwick, Allgood,Ramirez, and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting:Wagoner. Page 2 of 3 (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Allgood,SECONDED by Warwick Ramirez to adjourn at 4:37 p.m. MOTION CARRIED Appr: -d a•written/ is 11t day of May,2020. ins al AislIdez iiiwk. .:r lfjrir-- •mmiss. nye '$ r Commissioner Warwick c------ Co ----JCo ,is ioner agoner C , is •ner Allgood Co 7\1.sioner Ranill, \ I ATTEST: �•�• 0v THE Co. •'., Debbie Geyer,URA Secr b =• L •d : t ••� _ : 7%:11SEAL /S ***„ veYn *•0�S o,.,1,1,tassels, Page 3 of 3