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Home My WebLink About2021-11-22 URA Minutes - Special Meeting CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MINUTES 6:00 P.M. Monday,November 22,2021 SPECIAL MEETING (ROLL CALL) The Special Meeting of the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency convened at 6:00 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(via Zoom),Commissioner Allgood,and Commissioner Ramirez. • MOTION CARRIED (CONFLICT OF INTEREST) None. NEW BUSINESS: (ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO.2021-32 ACCEPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE 7TH&MAIN STREET[CREEKSIDE]DEVELOPMENT AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT) Mark Hilty,Agency Attorney at 1303 12th Avenue Road,Nampa,provided the staff report and outlined the amendments to the Disposition and Development Agreement. He explained the necessity of the amended document due to the discovery of unforeseen ground contaminants,the need to relocate utility lines(gas and power)found at the site,and the no-build easement allowing only park facilities on a portion of the subject site. - In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood,Mr.Hilty reported that the closing is set for April 1, 2022 and construction must commence at that time. It is necessary for the utility lines to be removed before closing transactions may be place. The soil remediation is still being researched with digging of ground holes. Commissioner Wagoner expressed concern with the extension of the closing date. He inquired if building plans have been submitted to the Building Department or plan review requests submitted to the Engineering Department. Mr. Hilty responded that no formal application has been submitted for building permits. Approval was sought and approved by the Design Review Commission,as required by the City Code. Chairman Hopper noted that EPA issues must be satisfied before building permits can be submitted. Commissioner Wagoner asked if there is any guarantee or assurance that there will not be additional extension requests. Mr.Hilty responded that there are contractual obligations put in place for starting the construction process by April 1,2022. The deChase Development team has been very responsive and is experienced with other such projects. In response to questions from Commissioner Ramirez,Mr.Hilty reported that the developer paid for testing of ground water/soilw. There has also been a large financial commitment by the developer with the completed architectural elements. Commissioner Porter noted that the ground contamination and utilities line issues were not caused by the developer. Page 1 of 4 Chairman Hopper read the resolution by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AMENDED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 7TH&MAIN DEVELOPER LLC MOVED by Porter,SECONDED by Warwick to approve Resolution 2021-32 and authorize its execution by the URA Chairman. 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 (ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR THE SMEED PROPERTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS) Steve Jenkins, Economic Development Director at 411 Blaine Street provided a report on the selection process of the preferred developer: "Over the past few weeks,staff has deliberated on the proposals we received at the Smeed Pkwy and Skyway Street site. As an overview, we received eight qualf&ing proposals at this location. Proposals came to us from all over the country and we were pleased with the results of this process. Staff reviewed these proposals very carefully. In an effort to ensure we had all of the details necessary for this decision, the development team discussed each proposal at length, while meeting multiple times to discuss the intent and desired outcome of the process.At the conclusion of these meetings, the development team settled on a general consensus for this project. After contemplating elements of design, the site plan, and job creation and investment, staff would like to recommend the Lincoln Property Company proposal for this project. The proposal uniquely incorporates a great site plan with a unique building design that will complement our efforts in creating a Class A industrial park. This speculative building will surely attract a future user that will create high quality jobs and continued investment in the east Caldwell region. We would like to see this project develop as soon as possible,with an appropriate construction date outlined within the Disposition and Development Agreement. City staff would like to recommend the establishment of an exclusive negotiation period with the Lincoln Property Company at this time." Chairman Hopper explained the basis of the decision from the City Development Team. He noted that the property would be transferred directly to the Lincoln Property Company with no further obligation by the Urban Renewal Agency. Mayor Nancolas reported that the transaction would be a cash sale. The developer provided a very aggressive time line for completion of the project in the spring of 2022. MOVED by Allgood,SECONDED by Ramirez to approve the recommendation from the Development Team of the Lincoln Property Company RFP submittal instructing staff to move forward with an exclusive negotiation period as directed by Agency Attorney. 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 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 215 AND 217 KIMBALL AVENUE) Steve Jenkins,Economic Development Director at 411 Blaine Street outlined the contents of the proposed Request for Proposals. He noted that the existing structure would be demolished by the Urban Renewal Agency. Staff would also manage any environmental issues at the site. Submittals would be due by December 31,2021. Page 2 of 4 In response to questions from Commissioner Porter, Mr. Jenkins stated that the Pioneer Plaza would be redesigned to engage with the new development. In response to questions from Commissioner Allgood, Mr. Jenkins reported that a structural engineering study was conducted including an analysis of the Norman Jewelry building at the site. The study indicated the demolition of 215 and 217 Kimball would not affect the Norman Jewelry building. Discussion has been held with the owners of Norman Jewelry concerning the project. MOVED by Warwick,SECONDED by Porter to accept the RFP as presented by Steve Jenkins and instruct staff to move forward with the legal notice process with the submittal deadline of December 31,2021. MOTION CARRIED (ACTION ITEM: CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31(A) RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER IDAHO CODE SECTION 50-2906 BETWEEN THE CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY, CANYON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CALDWELL AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION) Mark Hilty,Agency Attorney at 1303 12th Avenue Road,Nampa provided the staff report. He noted that two changes were requested by the Canyon County Commissioners, which have been included in the amended document. 1) An additional seat would be added to allow representation by Canyon County on the Urban Renewal Agency Board of Commissioners,and 2)Clarification regarding the transfer of powers regarding land-use issues pertaining to subject properties located within Canyon County within the CNURA boundaries. In response to questions by Commissioner Ramirez,Mr.Hilty clarified that the representative from Canyon County would be a voting members of on the URA Board of Commissioners and;therefore,would receive the agenda items in advance of the meeting and come prepared to participate in action items,as necessary. Chairman Hopper read the resolution by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER IDAHO CODE SECTION 50-2906 BETWEEN THE CALDWELL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY,CANYON COUNTY,AND THE CITY OF CALDWELL. MOVED by Allgood, SECONDED by Ramirez to approve Resolution 2021-31(A) and authorize its execution by the URA Chairman with amendments addressing concerns as expressed by the Canyon County Commissioners. 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 (ADJOURNMENT) MOVED by Warwick,SECONDED by Ramirez to adjourn at 6:38 p.m. MOTION CARRIED Page 3 of 4 Approved as written this 13TH day of December,2021. ; i 4. ., Commis • ••.L Debbie Geyer,URA S c etary I �ommission- Porter Comm ' ner Warwick `•'sNaluoy '' Y Or `,*••,ORPc V, Corn/�.sioner W ner w ` 'P�.AT1�' W• `• !h A i i i I7J� i Com s{one Allgood ti•; /1 I b ' ''i� * OHNQ, ��• Co issioner Ramirez ••f•••ettss �� Page 4 of 4