HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-13 URA Minutes CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
MINUTES
7:00 P.M.
Monday,September 13,2021
(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.
The URA Secretary called the roll. Present: Commissioner Hopper,Commissioner Porter,Commissioner Warwick,and
Commissioner Allgood. Absent: Commissioner Wagoner and Commissioner Ramirez.
Mayor Nancolas attended via Zoom.
(CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION)
None.
(SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS)
None.
(PUBLIC COMMENTS)
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR[All Consent Calendar items are considered action items]
1) Approve minutes from the Urban Renewal Agency Regularly Scheduled Meeting held on August 9, 2021;
2) Approve Resolution authorizing the execution of an amended Independent Contractor Agreement with ElJay
Waite for evaluation(Feasibility Study)concerning a new or revised Caldwell North Urban Renewal Area.
MOVED by Warwick,SECONDED by Allgood to approve the Consent Calendar as printed.
Roll call vote:Those voting yes: Warwick,Porter,Allgood,and Hopper. Those voting no: none. Absent and/or not
voting: Wagoner and Ramirez.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FROM STEVEN JENKINS—AUGUST 2021)
Current Projects
Miscellaneous Updates:
Economic Development Specialist introduction-Ofelia Morales (previously the workforce consultant with the
Idaho Department of Labor).
Project East Coast-well known sandwich shop looking for opportunities to open in greater Caldwell.They are
finalizing negotiations on a site in the College District.
Canyon Village Development-Mixed use development that will be developed by DeBartolo Development out
of Tampa, FL. They are moving forward with plans for commercial along Cleveland Blvd and Homedale Rd.
along with 300+luxury multi-family units.
Probst Electric out of Utah purchased the Syringa Networks building.They are currently occupying the 15k SF
building and have transitioned into the Caldwell market.They have 159 employees.
Project Carbon- Californian manufacturer that is continuing to investigate location opportunities in Caldwell.
They are se-king an existing building for their business to occupy.They are looking to relocate their longstanding
operation tc Caldwell and bring some of their employees here as well.
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Project Imagine: Still considering the Caldwell market. Working with the site selectors on the parcel(s) of
interest.
Project PNW:BVEP Lead.Will be visiting Caldwell later this month to visit two properties.
Project Timber: 10-15 jobs created, 44k SF building, closed on a 15.69 acre site near the Caldwell Industrial
Airport.Breaking ground later this month.
Project Henderson- Commerce Lead.. Food processor looking for 20-25 acres. Spoke with site selector about
the sites we submitted recently.They will be making a decision later this year.
Project Patriot: Still in the running for this project.They are considering North Ranch.
Project Fire(Nemo Arms): finalized terms on a large building in the Sky Ranch Business Center.They will be
bringing 240 jobs to the Caldwell market.
Project Pellet-finalizing terms on a site in east Caldwell. The 100k SF retailer will be an anchor user for the
area.
North Ranch/Sky Ranch-moving dirt on building one.Total of 4 buildings under construction in Sky Ranch.
Sports Complex...Working with a developer that would like to build a sports complex in the Sky Ranch
area...Plane are moving quickly and he's ready to establish an athletic footprint in the area.Plans to hold regional
events at the facility.
Project Timber(Montana Timber)-light industrial project near Sky Ranch.The 44k SF building is set to break
ground in September and will create 10-15 additional jobs.
Downtown Updates:
Cleveland Events Center (Venue 711)- Fully leased all the retail pads along Kimball Ave. Office and events
center is also spoken for.
Project Start-Upscale lounge from Ada County has taken an interest in the area.They have identified a building
and are moving forward with a letter of intent for the space.They will also be serving light food options.
Casa Anejo...new restaurant that will be occupying the space at 812 Main Street. Upscale Mexican food and a
large bar.
Project Canyon: Working with a local brewery that has plans to locate in Caldwell. They've visited the area
twice and have taken an interest in multiple sites.
Project Pine:Brew/pub out of Oregon that is investigating opportunities to locate in Caldwell. They have taken
an interest in the RFP opportunities available downtown.
RFP for Arthur/Kimball closes Monday,September 13t.Updates will be provided at the URA October meeting.
Project Star:They have a large building under contract along Main Street downtown.This retailer will be selling
olive oils,vinegars,home and kitchen decor,and gifts.
Project Updates:
Project UGA: Stella's Ice Cream closed on a building at 2609 Blaine St,
Caldwell,Idaho 83605.They are open and operating.
Project Rollout:Visited Caldwell in May.They have made the decision to expand in Utah
516 Main Street RFP Recommendation: Four proposals were received. The City of Caldwell Development
Team interviewed ach of the applicants. The proposal from Biscuits and Hogs (Boomer Godsill, President&
CEO)was selected.The proposal included a restaurant,a clothing store,and a"Made in Idaho"retail store. All
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four presentations were strong proposals,but the selected developer's concept was deemed appropriate for the
site.
Festival Street Project: Angela Hansen from Cushing-Terrell Architects provided an update report concerning
being commissioned to provide construction drawings for the proposed Festival Street on Arthur Street from
Indian Creek Plaza to the cul-de-sac area where Arthur Street terminates. She provided a site plan for Festival
Street project. The continuance of brick paving,the continued ornamental lighting,pedestrian benches,bicycle
racks, and street streets would be included within the final plans for the project.' All of the trees would come
equipped with electrical power in the tree wells as well as electrical connections on the ornamental lights. There
are additional bollards for traffic control on the west end of the Festival Street until completion of the connection
for the larger development at Creekside.The project is ready to move forward with construction upon approval
given by the City of Caldwell.
In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood, Ms. Hansen from Cushing-Terrell Architects reported
that 7th Street would not be blocked,thus allowing vehicles to turn around.
In response to questions from Commissioner Porter,Chairman Hopper reported that staff is working diligently
to move forward with the project. The City is currently working on the civil engineering details. It is estimated
that the City would be ready out to bid in the next few months. Groundbreaking should take place in the early
spring timeframe. Discussion followed regarding the fact that three large construction projects would be taking
place about the same time in the downtown. Chairman Hopper emphasized that staging for each project by City
staff would be critical/
(UPDATE REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: STRUCTURAL REPORT CONCERNING
BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 213,215,AND'217 NORTH KIMBALL AVENUE)
Brent Orton,Public Works Director,provided information on the status of the structural report. He noted that Steve Cornwell
of Structural Engineering Consultants, LLC would be inspecting the subject buildings this week. An analysis report will be
provided for review at the URA October Meeting. The future RFP for the subject buildings will accommodate the findings
of the inspection for with a new building or rehabilitation of the existing buildings.
NEW BUSINESS
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CITY OF CALDWELL DEVELOPMENT
TEAM CONCERNING APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 516 MAIN STREET IN DOWNTOWN CALDWELL)
Chairman Hopper reported that the preferred developer for the site is Biscuit&Hogs.
In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood, Mr. Hilty clarified that the land value would be based on the re-use
appraisal. Mr.Hilty reported that Bennett Machinery has been working to move out of the facility by the end of the year. The
existing structures would be demolished and the site will be cleared in January 2022.
In response to questions, from Commissioners Warwick, Mr. Jenkins noted that contact has been made with the other
development teams who also submitted RFP's for potential optional business sites in Caldwell.
MOVED by Porter,SECONDED by Warwick to accept the proposal from Biscuit&Hogs(Godsill Company)and direct staff
to move forward with completion of the RFP process.
MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Hopper clarified that the proposal includes both lots at the site, noting that the proposal includes some surface
parking.
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RFP PROPOSAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE SKY RANCH
BUSINESS CENTER WITH THE DUE DATE FOR SUBMITTALS BY OCTOBER 15,2021)
Mark Hilty,Agency Attorney at 1303 12th Avenue Road,Nampa,provided the staff report. He noted that the McCain Group
was not able to initi:.te the proposed development in Sky Ranch Business Park, due in part to the effects of COVID and its
impact on the company. The original agreement provided for the provision that if the company did not move forward with
development,the property would be sold back to the Urban Renewal Agency for the price that the McCain Company paid for
it. The re-purchase of the property will take place within the new few weeks.
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Mr.Hilty continued by noting that City staff is working with haste to market the site and issue a formal RFP. More than one
developer has already contacted City staff regarding their interest in the subject property. The RFP will formally be advertised
in the local newspaper indicating a response period of at least 30 days. The entire acreage amounts to 23 acres with an M-1
(Light Industrial) zoning classification. The parcel will be listed for sale at market value. He outlined the contents of the
proposed Request for Proposals documents.
MOVED by Warwick,SECONDED by Allgood to authorize issuance of the Request for Proposals noting that a legal notice
with the appropriate closing date would be published within the local newspaper to comply with Idaho Code and that the total
acreage amount(23-acres)be included within the RFP document.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE INVOICES FOR PAYMENT AS PRESENTED BY THE
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY TREASURER)
VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
City of Caldwell—Economic $18,000.00 September:Economic Development
Development Contribution
Hamilton,Michaelson&Hilty $6,500.00 August: Attorney Services
Fresco $25,000.00 BIG Payment#7—April-June
Capitol Distributing $25,000.00 BIG Payment#6—April-June
City of Caldwell--Project $430,701.18 Ustick Road Widening
Reimbursement
ElJay Waite $1,853.00 Consulting for CNURA Plan
Cushing Terrell $4,596.91 7th Avenue/Arthur Street Pedestrian Mall—July
Vallbridge Property Advisers $9,900.00 Re-Use Appraisal: 7th&Main
Canyon County $8,500.00 Fair Expo Building Costs July
I'OTALt ,Tsr530 05109
MOVED by Allgood,SECONDED by Warwick to approve the invoices for payment as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
(ACTION ITEM: TREASURER'S REPORT)
MONTHLY CASH RECONCILIATION REPORTS;
Carol Mitchell, URA Treasurer at 411 Blaine Street, presented the Monthly Cash Reconciliation Report and
recommended its approval:
Banner Bank TOTAL $11,550,770.68
LGIP - $ 116,617.28
Banner Bank, CD $ 250,380.49
Banner Bank Operating Account $ 11,183,772.91
Restricted TOTAL $11,183,772.91
Restricted—Other Tax Districts $8,985,302.14
Restricted—Caldwell $ 835,874.40
Restricted—URA TVCC $ 739,560.38
Restricted—URA Job Creation $ 623,035.99
MOVED by Porter,SECONDED by Warwick to approve the cash reconciliation report as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
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(ATTORNEY'S REPORT)
Update Report- Wellco Properties:
Mr. Hilty explained that the Albany Street property was purchased by the City of Caldwell from Rick Wells: This
property will possibly be used as a storage area for Destination Caldwell. Environmental clean-up of the site is necessary.
Corner parcel at Blaine&Kimball: This parcel was previously planned for dedicated parking for the Cleveland Event
Center facility. Additional factors regarding contamination at the site have been discovered. Mr.Hilty is working with
DEQ concerning this matter and potentially seeking alternate assistance for environmental clean-up of the property to
gain use as soon as possible.
Mr.Hilty reported that a letter was received today from Mr. Wells addressed to the URA Secretary,Debbie Geyer.
The letter was read into the record"
Dear Mrs. Geyer:
I likely will not be able to meet the agreed upon conditions surrounding the option agreement in the possible purchase of
306 South Kimball Avenue in Caldwell. Please find the City's original option payment in the amount of$25,000(dated
02/03/2021—number 2254)for the current year's option. With the return of the City's option funds,1 consider the option
agreement no longer in effect as the funds to secure the option are being returned. In an effort to be transparent, I
notified the City's legal council(Mark Hilt, Esq.)several months in the past of the desire to exit the agreement. I was
not able to contact Mayor Nancolas to discuss the matter. If the City desires to discuss alternate conditions in which a
new agreement could work for both parties,please let me know.
Respectfully,
Rick Wells
Mr. Hilty indicated that he would reach out to Mr. Wells,noting that an Option Agreement cannot legally be cancelled
by the mere return of the payment. The Option Agreement is active.
Update Report-RFP Submittals for Kimball&Arthur
Mr.Hilty reported that the RFP submittals were due today with one proposal received. Mr.Jenkins will provide a report
at the October URA meeting.
Update Report: Creekside Redevelopment Project at 74 &Main Street:
Dean Pape'and Chandler Austin of deChase Development provided updates about the Creekside Redevelopment Project.
Mr.Austin reported that various issues are currently under review:
✓ Discussions are ongoing with legal counsel regarding a needed location of parking.
✓ An environmental issue was discovered regarding soil samples. A soil remediation plan is underway.
✓ Discovery of ground water contamination on site is being addressed.
✓ An Idaho Power line was found on site associated with an unknown utility easement.
✓ They are working on estimating the power load with Idaho Power.
✓ A no-build easement is pending being drafted.
✓ Streetscape is pending the City's design review. Cushing&Terrell will be in attendance at the upcoming Design
Review Committee Meeting to coordinate the two proposed designs in the downtown area.
Mr.Pape'noted that they are still planning for the December 1,2021 start date;however,some of the pending items could
impede the projected date.
Update Report: Proposed North Caldwell Reallocation Area:
There has been a delay due to revisions to the boundaries of the Reallocation Area. Legal counsel is formulating the
needed documents for City Council's consideration at the upcoming meeting on September 20, 2021. Action is still
needed by the Planning&Zoning Commission and Canyon County concerning the matter. Mr.Hilty noted that they are
estimating completion of the reallocation area by the end of the current year.
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In response to questions from Chairman Hopper,Mr.Hilty reported that the preference is to establish the new reallocation
area by the end of 2021 rather than deferring it until January 2022.
Carol Mitchell,URA Treasurer,reported that she has been working with ElJay Waite and Brian Sender at Canyon County
regarding the required financial elements in relation to the new reallocation area. A revised map of the proposed URA
reallocation area was recently created by Dave Marston,Mapping Superintendent,and was provided to Mr.Waite for his
review.
(CHAIRMAN'S REPORT)
Chairman Hopper reminded those in attendance of the dedication ceremony for the Nancolas Center, which will take
place on Friday,September 17,2021 at 5:00 p.m. at the Caldwell TVCC Campus site.
(COMMISSIONER REPORTS)
None.
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Warwick,SECONDED by Allgood to adjourn at 7:57 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
Approved as written this 12th day of October,2021.
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