HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-14 URA MINUTES CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MINUTES
7:00 P.M.
Monday,June 14,2021
(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.
i
The URA Secretary called the roll. Present: Commissioner Hopper, Commissioner Porter, Commissioner Wagoner,
Commissioner Allgood and Commissioner Ramirez. Absent: Commissioner Warwick.
Mayor Nancolas was in attendance via Zoom.
(CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION)
None.
(SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS)
None. t a,
(PUBLIC COMMENTS)
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR JAll Consent Calendar items are considered action items]
1) Approve m.:nutes from the Urban Renewal Agency Regularly Scheduled Meeting held on April 12, 2021 and
the Special Meeting held on May 10,2021;
2) Approve Resolution accepting the audit proposal from Eide Bailly for FY-2021.
MOVED by Porter, SECONDED by Ramirez to approve the Consent Calendar as printed.
Roll call vote: Those voting yes: Porter, Wagoner, Allgood,Ramirez,and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent
and/or not voting: Warwick.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FROM STEVEN JENKINS-MAY 2021)
Project Cabinet...Continue working with a manufacturer out of the Meridian area.They are Iooking for 3-4 acres to
build a new industrial facility. They're considering multiple sites in Caldwell. They've been working with BVA to
evaluate opportunities to build in North Ranch.
Project Rollout...BVEP lead... seeking roughly 30 acres for a new distribution center. Site visit was held earlier in
May for a location in the Sky Ranch area.
Project Carbon...CA manufacturing company looking.to-relocate to Caldwell.Site visit was held in May.They have
narrowed down,:wo sites... interested in relocating their employees to Caldwell with the business and they hope to
be operating thi;.fall.
Sports Complex...Working with a developer that would like to build a sports complex in the Sky Ranch area—the
organization is from Oregon but they have strong ties to the athletic community in the Caldwell region...the
developer is prepared to make an offer on a property and would like to begin construction as soon as polssible.
Project White/McCain Foods...had correspondence with McCain...They will be providing a status update to me by
the end of this month.
Project Patriot...Idaho Dept.of Commerce Lead...Large manufacturer looking at the Boise area for property to build
a regional manufacturing facility.Proposed two sites in east Caldwell...Continue'working with them to solidify their
develop plans.
Page 1 of 5
Downtown Updates:
Project Mare...entertainment venue that is looking for space in downtown Caldwell.They are hoping,to open within
the next couple of months.., They have currently have one other location in Idaho and another in Oregon.
Prqject Leather...retailer that specializes in leather products such as wallets,belts, backpacks,and other items.They
visited Caldwell in April.They are moving quickly on a property in downtown Caldwell.They are hoping to be open
later this summer.
516 Main Street FP...receiving interest for the properties... most inquiries propose retail/commercial uses
Project Mustang..,restaurant group out of Eagle that is looking l"or locations downtown.They tire interested in finding
a location by,the surnmer and opening as soon as possible.They have two Eagle restaurants that are highly,successful
and are looking 'o expand in Caldwell,
Pro.ject Boom., continue working with a breakflast operator in Ada County that is looking for a location in Caldwell.
They're considering downtown sites for their next restaurant.
Project Grill...working with a local group that would like to open a sports bar downtown. They are finalizing terms
on,a building downtown.
Happy Teriyaki . . . looking to open at a site in downtown Caldwell near the theater in the June/July timeframe.
NEW BUSINESS
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE INVOICES FOR PAYMENT AS PRESENTED BY THE
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY TREASURER)
Carol Mitchell, Agency Treasurer presented outstanding invoices, for payment approval. She reminded those in
attendance of the Budget Workshop on July 12,2021 at 6:�00 p.m.
VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
City of Caldwel I — Econornic $18,000,00 June: Economic Development
Development Contribution
Hamilton, Michaelson �Jilt $6,500.00 May! Attorney Services
...........
Canyon County $20,216.44 Fair Expo Site Improvements
Pa. men #9
Canyon County $9,897,02 Fair Expo Site Improvements
Pay 410
Fresca $25,0K00 __131G !! ymcnt#6—.Ianua�—
Cushing'Ferrelf $7,620.0O Professional Services--May,
Arthur Street Pedestrian Mall
$15,0K00...... BIG, Payment#6—January—March
Cap stol Distributing $25,000.00 BIG payment#5 Januar March
li ffl"g
A`�1"iN �g7
'g
�/ y n
7/4,11.................. WV
Commissioner Wagoner asked if the Syringa Company has already moved from their site, Ms. Mitchell confirmed that
the Syringa Company moved from tile site on April 1,2021. The BIG payment was for the period from JanuaryMarch,
2021.
MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED,by Wagoner to approve the invoices for payment as presented,
MOTION CARRIED
Page 2 of 5
(ACTION ITEM: TREASURER'S REPORT)
MONTHLY CASH RECONCILIATION REPORTS;
Carol Mitchell,URA Treasurer at411 Blaine Street,presented the Monthly Cash Reconciliation Report and recommended
its approval:
Banner Bank TOTAL $13,593,433.42
LGIP $ 116,560.41
Banner Bank, CD $ 250,380.49
Banner Bank Operating Account $ 13,226,492.52
Restricted TOTAL $13,226,492.52
Restricted—Other Tax Districts $9,592,874.99
Restricted—Caldwell $2,099,580.58
Restricted—URA TVCC $ 741,723.11
Restricted—URA Job Creation $ 792,313.84
MOVED by Porter, SECONDED by Ramirez to approve the cash reconciliation report as presented.
MOTIO iN CARRIED
(ATTORNEY'S REPORT)
Update Report—Cleveland Events Center Parking Area--Wellco Property:
Mr. Hilty stated that Mr.Mussell was unavailable to present tonight's update report due to a family obligation. Mr.
Hilty provided the following facts with accompanying pictures via a PowerPoint presentation:
• The storefronts and windows are 80%installed.
• The vE_iue center is 95%complete.
• Tenants will be moving in within mid-July.
• The architect is working on the elevator,the lobby and both the first and second floors of the main building.
• The storefront units on Kimball are in the painting stage. Three of the seven units are leased.
• Tours of the facility for the URA Commissioners could be arranged with Mr.Mussell.
Environmental testing continues on the adjoining parcel owned by Wellco Property. A final report to DEQ is
pending. Mr. Hilty noted that he continues to monitor the weekly progress with Mr.Wells for updates. Mr. Wells
recently took samples of other properties within the vicinity and is awaiting the lab analysis. He recently gained off-
site access to conduct the taking of samples.
Update Report—Creekside Redevelopment Project at M and Main Street:
Mr. Hilty reported that the DeChase Group is working to provide an updated design plan for review and progress is
being made towards the re-use appraisal. He read highlights from an e-mail received from Chandler ALtin:
• A site survey was conducted and geo-tech teams have been on site. Full reports should be available this
week. Petroleum was found at the location. More information is forthcoming.
• Structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing groups are on board and have begun to work on the
design.
• A round table session has been held with City staff.
• Work is being conducted on floor plans,elevations,and external materials with the architects.
• They are working with the property management team regarding the layout and the financing package.
• Deadline for the groundbreaking is planned no later than December 1,2021.
• Dean Pape and Chandler Austin will attend the July URA meeting to provide an update report.
Commissioner Wagoner asked about parking for the Winter Wonderland event if the 71& Main Street lot will be
under construction at that time.
Mr. HiIty noted that City staff has been discussing the downtown parking issue.
Chairman Hopper reported on the City's new parking lot project located across the tracks.
Brent Orton reported that the City has been diligent to provide maintenance of the parking area at 70&Main Street
to assist with dust control and grading issues.
Page 3 of 5
i
Update Report—Legacy Croup at Kimba&Arthur:
Mr.Hilty reported that the Legacy Group was hesitant to move forward with the development given the construction
climate and cost of building materials. Contact was made with Legacy Group by staff with an explanation about
difficulty that it was causing to delay construction indefinitely until the construction climate changed. The
development team was very professional and understanding. The next step would be a termination agreement and
follow through with a new RFP for the site.
Mr. Hilty explained that Steven Jenkin, Economic Development Specialist, recently made contact with the Olive
Branch owners, who also submitted an RFP for the site. The owners are now looking at another location in the
downtown area.
The Legacy Greap expressed that they would be willing to enter into a DDA and negotiate construction of a building
on the property; In the meantime they would purchase the portion owned by the Urban Renewal Agency, so the
property would all come under one ownership. They requested that the obligation to construct the building be opened
ended thus allowing the market for construction to change. They have reviewed the termination agreement.
Commissioner Wagoner commented on the need for creating a new RFP for the site and noted that he was
disappointed that the project would not be moving forward as originally planned by the Legacy Group.
In response to questions from Commissioner Porter,Mr.Hilty noted that a regular appraisal would be sought and not
a re-use appraisal if the property was sold.
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO TERMINATE NEGOTIATIONS WITH LEGACY
GROUP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT KIMBALL & ARTHUR STREET IN DOWNTOWN
CALDWELL)
MOVED by Porter,SECONDED by adopt the termination agreement as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Hilty reported that a new RFP would be issued as soon as possible with a 90-day response period.
(CHAIRMAN'S REPORT)
Brent Orton provided an update report on the Canyon County Expo Building. He noted that the installation of fiber
optics have begun. Discussions have been held with Paul Navarro from Canyon County regarding the selected
construction staging area. The complex is anticipated to be completed in 2023.
I
Mayor Nancolas expressed concern about the selected staging area since the area is heavily used by the organizers of
the Caldwell Night Rodeo. Brent should contact the Rodeo Board.
Brent responded that he will contact the appropriate parties from the Caldwell Event Center, Caldwell Night Rodeo
and the College of Idaho regarding the proposed staging area and provide each party with a map for comments.
Chairman Hopper reported that the North URA Allocation Area is still actively being discussed.
(COMMISSIONER REPORTS)
In response to questions by Commissioner Ramirez, Mayor Nancolas reported that approximately 15 lapplications
were received for the Economic Development Director position. Interviews will be conducted soon.
Commission Porter inquired about the downtown pedestrian mall project. Chairman Hopper reported,that Jerome
Mapp,Planning&Zoning Director, is working with the architect for conceptual drawings.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Allgood,SECONDED by Allgood to adjourn at 7:43 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
Page 4 of 5
Approved as,written this 12111 d4of"July,2021.
miss . .
fm.p l 6 M t eb ie Meyer,URA retary
C mmt issioner P'corter
._. .... .._
Commissioner Warwick
r� "o+
Comma s irmmme a over ,w.
, ei
P " ;A
Coma io#Allgood A., p
Commnrmmi cmmaer tea
Porte 5 of