At a glance: key votes from the Dec. 2 Caldwell City Council meeting

This roundup lists the principal formal actions taken by the Caldwell City Council at its Dec. 2, 2024 meeting. It is intended as a quick reference; readers should consult staff reports and ordinances for full legal text.

• Consent calendar — Approved unanimously (motion made by Councilor Dodi). (see SEG 076–091)

• Appointment: Michelle Winston — Council appointed Michelle Winston as Human Resources director; she was sworn in during the meeting. Motion passed unanimously. (see SEG 172–236)

• Bill 82 / Ordinance 3643 (connection fees LID) — Passage by title approved unanimously after staff presentation in the public hearing for LID 24‑4. (see SEG 348–361)

• Fee schedule (Public Works, Airport, Cemetery, Golf) — Council approved the fee schedule with an exception for Fairview winter rates (staff to correct the listed rate); motion passed unanimously. (see SEG 392–516)

• Hotel LOI (Caldwell Event Center) — Council voted to accept a nonbinding letter of intent from KSA Investments to pursue a hotel on the Event Center parcel; motion passed 4–2. Acceptance of the LOI authorizes staff to negotiate a development agreement but does not grant property rights. (see SEG 542–2783)

• Emery Sky (ANN 24‑2 / PUD 24‑1 / SUB 24‑6 / DEV 24‑2) — Council approved annexation, PUD, subdivision and development agreement with conditions; vote reported as 5 in favor, 1 opposed. Conditions include bike parking, height compliance and a restriction that the identified commercial lot be used for daycare, not housing. (see SEG 2978–3676)

• Sotera rezone / PUD modification — Council voted unanimously to deny the comprehensive‑plan amendment and rezone request for a portion of the Sotera subdivision after extensive public opposition and a unanimous Planning & Zoning recommendation for denial. (see SEG 3724–5256)

• Rezone (Ideal Custom Homes / Traditional Neighborhood) — Council approved a rezone of a 0.3‑acre parcel from R‑2 to Traditional Neighborhood to allow a six‑unit townhome concept; P&Z had recommended approval and the council adopted the recommendation. (see SEG 5294–5612)

• Friends of the Depot ordinance repeal — Council repealed the city ordinance creating the Friends of the Caldwell Train Depot Association and directed staff to review property and fund earmarking; motion passed unanimously. (see SEG 5636–5721)

• Sewer trunk cost‑share (Charles development) — Council authorized up to $800,000 in city cost‑sharing to help fund a sewer trunk line needed to serve the Charles development and surrounding area; council approved the latecomer reimbursement approach. (see SEG 5724–5833)

• Opioid settlement funding: decontamination equipment — Council approved use of opioid settlement funds (~$29,830) to purchase decontamination and UV equipment to protect first responders; motion passed unanimously. (see SEG 5996–6102)

• Finance report and payables — Council accepted accounts payable and payroll as presented; motion passed. (see SEG 6112–6148)

For details, readers should consult the official meeting minutes, staff reports and recorded votes available through the city clerk’s office.