HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-08 URA MinutesCALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
7:00 P.M.
Monday, June 8, 2020
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
ROLL CALL
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR [All Consent Calendar items are considered ACTION ITEMS]
1) Approve minutes from the Urban Renewal Agency Regularly Scheduled Meeting held on May 11, 2020;
2) Approve Resolution ratifying expenses associated with the Simplot Stadium Restroom Rehabilitation;
3) Approve Resolution accepting a Purchase and Sale Agreement, authorizing purchase and accepting the
Warranty Deed upon closing for 15.35 acres from CPAC, LLC;
4) Approve Resolution ratifying an agreement with J -U -B Engineers for services already completed to
provide an national Environmental Policy Act Evaluation for the Crownover property (1.85 acres) recently
purchased and reimbursed by the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency;
5) Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of a Task Order by the City Engineer with Bowen Collins
& Associates for hydraulic modeling for Indian Creek at Ustick Road;
6) Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of a Purchase & Sale Agreement with GV Air, Inc. for
property located at 5001 Aviation Way for the purpose of establishing an Airframe and Powerplant (A &
P) maintenance program with Treasurer Valley Community College;
OLD BUSINESS
1) Economic Development Activity Report from Steve Fultz (May 2020).
2) Economic Development Activity Report from Steven Jenkins (May 2020).
NEW BUSINESS
1) ACTION ITEM: Consider invoices for oavment from the URA Treasurer:
VENDOR
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
City of Caldwell —Economic Development
$18,000.00
June: Economic Development
Contribution
Hamilton, Michaelson & Hilty
$5,940.00
May: Attorney Fee
TOTAL
$23,940.00
2) Treasurer Report:
a. ACTIONITEM: Approve Monthly Cash Reconciliation Reports.
3) Attorney Report:\
a. Update Report: Cleveland Event Center Development (Downtown Caldwell)
b. Update Report: Side -A Brewing Development (Downtown Caldwell)
4) Chairman Report
5) Commissioner Reports
6) Motion to adjourn
Date of the next Reeularly Schedule Urban Renewal AYency Meeting: Monday — July 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Community Room - Caldwell Police Station at 110 South Fifth.
Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact the Secretary to the
Urban Renewal Agency at 411 Blaine Street or call #455-4656 prior to the meeting. The entire agenda packet
and minutes may be viewed on the City of Caldwell's website:
http://www.cityofcaldwell.com/page/A2endasT/or http://www.citvofealdwell.com/1889447.
Cualquier persona que necesita arreglos especiales para participar en la reunion debe comunicarse con el
Secretario de la Ciudad en 411 Blaine Street o flame al # 455 a 4656 antes de la reuni6n.
CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MINUTES
7:00 P.M.
Monday, June 8, 2020
(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 the roll. Present: Commissioner Hopper, Commissioner Porter, Commissioner
Warwick, Commissioner Wagoner, Commissioner Allgood, and Commissioner Ramirez.
Staff present: Carol Mitchell (Agency Treasurer), Robb MacDonald (City Engineer), Steve Jenkins
(Economic Development Director), Steve Fultz (Economic Development Coordinator), and Debbie Geyer
(Agency Secretary).
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION)
None.
(SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS)
None.
(PUBLIC COMMENTS)
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR JAI/ Consent Calendar items are considered ACTION ITEMS/
1) Approve minutes from the Urban Renewal Agency Regularly Scheduled Meeting held on May 11,
2020;
2) Approve Resolution No. 2020-24 ratifying expenses associated with the Simplot Stadium Restroom
Rehabilitation;
3) Approve Resolution No. 2020-25 accepting a Purchase and Sale Agreement, authorizing purchase and
accepting the Warranty Deed upon closing for 15.35 acres from CPAC, LLC; [Moved to New
Business]
4) Approve Resolution No. 2020-26 ratifying an agreement with J -U -B Engineers for services already
completed to provide an national Environmental Policy Act Evaluation for the Crownover property
(1.85 acres) recently purchased and reimbursed by the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency;
5) Approve Resolution No. 2020-27 authorizing the execution of a Task Order by the City Engineer with
Bowen Collins & Associates for hydraulic modeling for Indian Creek at Ustick Road;
6) Approve Resolution No. 2020-28 authorizing the execution of a Purchase & Sale Agreement with GV
Air, Inc. for property located at 5001 Aviation Way for the purpose of establishing an Airframe and
Powerplant (A & P) maintenance program with Treasurer Valley Community College.
MOVED by Warwick, SECONDED by Wagoner to amend the agenda by moving Consent Calendar
Item #3 to New Business for additional information to be presented.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Porter, SECONDED by Wagoner to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Porter, Warwick, Wagoner, Allgood, Ramirez, and Hopper. Those
voting no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FROM STEVE FULTZ - MAY 2020)
Steve Fultz, Economic Development Director, 411 Blaine Street outlined the Economic Development
Report activity report.
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Industrial:
Project North: Continue working with developers considering a mixed-use site (commercial and
industrial) in the current UR district. Submitted one new lead (from BVEP).
Project Prometheus: Large business lead from BVEP ... 600,000 sq. ft. + facility needing 80 acres for
light industrial use ... still active, but on hold.
Project Spirit: New project from BVEP looking for site to develop 30,000 to 40,000 sq. ft. office (class
"A") space. 200+ jobs. Submitted BVA site and recommended 2 other sites in the Sky Ranch area for
consideration.
Project Pellet: New mixed-use development (retail, office, and distribution) ... shared same sites as
Project Spirit. Looking for potential site, but is on hold for now.
Project Utility: New project, working with broker on the location of light manufacturer and distribution
facility needing 5+ acres. Approximately hiring 50+ jobs. Considering site in the Sky Ranch area
(outside the actual Sky Ranch development).
Project Raptor: New lead from BVEP; 350,000 to 700,000 sq. ft. food processing business (North Ranch
and Laude property submitted).
Project Scope: New project, working with BVA on potential warehouse/distribution project for the North
Ranch area.
Project Northwest Sandpiper: Lead from Idaho Commerce, business expansion of manufacturing and
distribution. 15 to 25 acres, $20 million with 40+ new jobs.
Continue working with TVCC and others on the development of an aircraft maintenance facility to be
located in Caldwell/Caldwell Industrial Airport... making good progress on establishing the program... in
need of a suitable building at the airport.
Caldwell Innovation Center: Meeting with potential funding sources and other experts from around the
State on the mission and direction for the organization.
Project Brown Dog: provided business consultation for potential start up in Caldwell. Combined service
and food production/processing business.
Chairman Hopper inquired about the market plan for the North Ranch area. Mr. Fultz reported that he
has been working with the marketing coordinator at BVA concerning this matter.
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FROM STEVEN JENKINS— MAY 2020)
Steve Jenkins, Economic Development Coordinator at 411 Blaine Street, outlined the contents of the
monthly activity report.
Current Projects
Project Invent: They are a commercial manufacturer that focuses on cosmetic products for humans and
animals. Met with this organization last week to discuss their expansion plans. The meeting went well
and discussion was held the acreage available in Sky Ranch. The developer is still deciding on where to
locate. They envision hiring 400 additional employees at their future 140 sq. ft. building.
Innovation Center: Mr. Jenkins has met with stakeholders to discuss Caldwell's future innovation center.
Things are moving forward with the help of a small committee. Partners include TVCC, S WIMA, Idaho
Tech Council and Tech Help. The Committee is looking at getting the concept started as soon as
possible, as small businesses and entrepreneurs need support now more than ever.
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Project UGA: Looking at locations in the greater Caldwell area. They are a local eatery focused on
desserts and Economic Development staff are currently assisting the developer with locations that fit
their business model.
Project Radio: The restaurant owner is still optimistic about locating to Caldwell. With the slowdowns
from COVID-19, they are just beginning to pick up the pace with their operation. They are still looking
at the Downtown area.
Ruby Bloom floral and gifts opened last month and have been doing well. The reception has been
positive and their sales have been strong despite COVID-19 concerns.
2c Wine Down: Scheduled to open this month. They are located on 7" street next to Fire and Ice pottery
studio.
Project Slice: They are moving forward with plans to locate Downtown and hope to open in October.
Kickstart Caldwell Campaign: This program is going well, with about 60 businesses participating to
date. The committee is in the process of updating the resource page to meet the needs of the business
groups. The committee has handed out floor stickers signifying social distancing and posters that explain
how each participant is making sure their environment is clean and safe.
121 OVAI :ILIM 10 *13
(APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-25 ACCEPTING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND ACCEPTING THE WARRANTY DEED UPON CLOSING FOR
15.35 ACRES FROM CPAC, LLC)
Chairman Hopper reported that the resolution was amended to remove the acceptance of the warranty deed,
which would require approval by the Caldwell City Council, not the Urban Renewal Agency.
Mark Hilty, City Attorney at 1303 121h Avenue Road, Nampa, reported that negotiations have been ongoing
with the property owner for approximately fifteen years. The parcel is included within the Airport Master
Plan and is a significant component for the continued development of the airport. The property is adjacent
to the new Hubler Airport Terminal.
In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood, Mr. Fultz reported that the Airport Master Plan is
being updated. Development would begin within the next several months at the subject site.
In response to questions from Commissioner Ramirez, Mr. Hilty reported that the FAA would reimburse for
the cost of the real estate.
Carol Mitchell, Agency Treasurer, clarified that the FAA reimbursement would occur in 2024, thus the deed
must be accepted by City Council for purpose of the FAA reimbursement process, noting that the current
Urban Renewal Agency revenue allocation area is scheduled to sunset prior to 2024. Approximately 90
percent of the purchase cost will be reimbursed by the FAA.
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Warwick to accept the Purchase and Sale Agreement with CPAC,
LLC as presented.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Allgood, Ramirez, Hopper, Porter, Warwick, and Wagoner. Those voting
no: none. Absent and/or not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE INVOICES FOR PAYMENT AS
PRESENTED BY THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY TREASURER)
Ms. Mitchell reported that a joint workshop with members of the Urban Renewal Agency and Caldwell
City Council has been scheduled on Wednesday, June 1711 at 6:00 p.m. in the CPD Community Room. A
presentation would take place from Alan Dornfest from the Idaho State Tax Commission regarding the
Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency revenue allocation area/dissolution and legislative changes from the 2020
session.
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A URA Workshop is scheduled for Monday, July I3" at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the budget.
VENDOR
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
City of Caldwell — Economic
Development
$18,000.00
June Economic Development
Contribution
Hamilton, Michaelson & Hilt),
S5,940.00
May Attorney Fee
TOTAL
$23,940.00
Restricted
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Ramirez to approve the invoices for payment as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM: TREASURER'S REPORT)
MONTHLY CASH RECONCILIA TION REPORTS.•
Carol Mitchell, URA Treasurer at 411 Blaine Street, presented the Monthly Cash Reconciliation Report
and recommended its approval:
Banner Bank TOTAL $15,854,988.56
LGIP $ 115,739.08
Banner Bank, CD $ 250,380.49
Banner Bank Operating Account $15,488,868.99
Restricted TOTAL
$15,488,868.99
Restricted
— Other Tax Districts
$9,736,081.08
Restricted
— Caldwell
$3,050,265.36
Restricted
— URA TVCC
$ 579,245.86
Restricted
— URA Job Creation
$2,123,276.69
MOVED by Warwick, SECONDED by Allgood to approve the cash reconciliation report as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(ATTORNEY'S REPORT)
Agency Attorney Mark Hilty reported that he is working to create a simplified development agreement for
use the proposed developments in downtown Caldwell.
a. Cleveland Event Center: Mr. Hilty reported that he will be meeting with Mike Mussell of Mussell
Construction regarding the creation of the development agreement for the Cleveland Event Center
project. Mr. Mussell is looking to commence construction this fall. A restaurant anchor tenant might
be delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
b. Side -A Brewing: Mr. Hilty reported that he is working with Jeff Wardle, legal counsel for Side -A
Brewing, regarding the preparation of the development agreement. The developer is looking at a six
month extension due to the COVID-19 crisis.
c. CreeksideAgreement: Mr. Hilty reported that he has been in communication with DeChase Development
since the execution of the Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively. He noted that the developer has been
very responsive and is working diligently to bring forward a plan.
(CHAIRMAN'S REPORT)
Chairman Hopper reported that the primary elections were recently conducted with changes within the
Canyon County Office of elected officials. He noted that he is looking forward to working with the newly
elected commissioners regarding potential urban renewal issues.
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(COMMISSIONER REPORTS)
Commissioner Wagoner reported on the success of the business re -opening efforts in Downtown Caldwell.
The signage provided by the Kickstart Committee has been most helpful. He reported his shop in Indian
Creek Plaza will be expanding to offer ice cream.
In response to questions from Commissioner Porter, Ms. Mitchell reported that the lighting at Wolfe Field
and Simplot Stadium has been completed and that Wolfe Field is now rented throughout the summer
through the Parks Department.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Wagoner, SECONDED by Allgood to adjourn at 7:40 p.m
Approved is writti9p this 13th day of July, 2020.
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