Scott Swanson, director of aviation, presented a proposed five‑year lease for 368 square feet of office space in the Hubler terminal building for the City of Caldwell Economic Development Department at $9,060.16 annually (rate listed as $24.60 per square foot gross). Swanson explained he had researched FAA guidance (Federal Register 64 FR 7696, 1999) and identified Grant Assurance No. 25 (airport revenues) and related policy considerations about below‑market rental of non‑aeronautical properties.

Councilors raised concerns about charging city departments to occupy city‑owned airport space, the risk of violating FAA grant assurances if airport property is provided below fair‑market value, and whether the listed $24.60 per‑square‑foot rate was a fair market rate (Swanson said local averages are $16–$22 per sq. ft. for triple‑net leases but the hub building rate would be gross and include utilities and janitorial services).

Councilor Williams said charging internal city users would shift costs to taxpayers and questioned the decision to site the building on the airport north side, where airport users historically have not concentrated. Councilor Goatey also urged further review of FAA guidance and fair‑market valuation. In the debate, Councilor Denver moved to table both lease items; Councilor Doty seconded. The motion to table was approved. Staff said tabling allows additional work on valuation, FAA compliance and lease terms before returning the items for council action.