2016 archived minutes

Coeur d’Alene’s Urban Renewal Agency

2016 Meeting

Minutes

BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

JANUARY 20, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Denny Davis called the ignite cda Board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Armon, Davis, Jordan, Hoskins, Patzer, Colwell, Widmyer, Goodlander. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

December 16, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Patzer, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve the December 16, 2015 Board meeting minutes.

Motion carried.

5. 2015 ignite cda DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT Executive Director Berns shared that there was a change to the urban renewal statutes in the summer of 2011 that now requires an urban renewal agency to accept public comment on their annual report prior to submittal to City Council.

The following ignite cda process has been established to meet the new statute requirements:  The "draft" 2015 annual report to council was posted on the ignite cda website's home page a week prior to the January 2016 board meeting,  A public notice ran in the CDA Press a week prior to the January 2016 board meeting indicating that the ignite cda Board will accept public comment on the annual report at the January 2016 board meeting. The Meeting Minutes

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notice states that the draft report is posted on line, and also states that written public comments are welcome and can be submitted via mail or email, Public comment on the ignite cda annual report will be a discrete agenda item at the January 2016 board meeting. When this agenda item is addressed, an overview of the annual report will be provided by the Ex. Director. The ignite cda Chairman will then ask if there is any public comment on the annual report. The Board will then listen to public comment, and then review any written public comments received. The Board can then choose to discuss any issues as they wish, directing the Ex. Director to work with the Chairman on making any modifications to the draft annual report prior to submission to City Council. The Board will then approve the draft annual report, via motion, with any proposed modifications as noted.

Ex. Director Berns then proceeded to provide an overview of the draft 2015 ignite cda annual report (audience members and television viewers were also able to view the draft annual report).

Public Comment Re. 2015 ignite cda Draft Annual Report No public comment was provided at the Board meeting, and no written public comment was received.

Motion by Commissioner Colwell, seconded by Commissioner Patzer, to approve the 2015 ignite cda Annual Report as drafted, authorizing the Executive Director to submit the 2015 ignite cda Annual Report to the CDA City Council as required by Idaho statute. Motion carried.

6. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Rod Colwell Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Commissioner Colwell reviewed and discussed the December Lake and River District financial statements, and the December / January account payables sheet, with the Board.

Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve the December financial statements and the December / January accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented. Motion carried.

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FY16 Q1 Quarterly Report Executive Director Berns shared the Fiscal Year 2016 first quarter (FY16 Q1) report with the Board, asking board members to review the package at their convenience, and to contact him with any questions.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander Commissioner Goodlander had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) shared the following update: Update of 2007 Rich & Associates Downtown Coeur d’Alene Parking Study The update of the 2007 parking demand analysis for the City of Coeur d’ Alene is moving forward with Rich & Associates. City staff will be supplying information to the consultants in regards to changes to the parking supply, both on street and off street as well as changes in land use and building occupancies. It is anticipated that the consultants work will be completed in the March/April timeframe.

D. Communications – Commissioner Dave Patzer Commissioner Patzer had no report to share this month.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Mic Armon Commissioner Armon shared that a Collaborative Education Facility stakeholder meeting is scheduled for the end of January. Attendees will include representatives of ignite cda, NIC, UI, LCSC, Kootenai Health, Panhandle Health and Heritage Health. The purpose of the meeting is to assure that the Facility is being designed to help support needs on the health care / job creation front. Adding additional funding partners for the Facility initiative will also be part of the conversation.

7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Resolution 16-04: Destruction of Select Semi-Permanent and Temporary Public Records Ex. Director Berns and legal counsel Quade provided an overview of Resolution 16-04 which pertains to the destruction of the following public records: Temporary Public Records: Public record requests dated prior to October 1, 2013; Meeting Minutes

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Semi-Permanent Public Records: Financial statements and documents (see below) dated prior to October 1, 2010:  Monthly vendor invoices (except invoices on tax-exempt bond/note financed projects, if any)  Monthly bank statements (except statements related to accounts held for tax-exempt bonds/notes)  Monthly Vista Mgt. property management statements  Monthly expense account reports  Monthly financial statements  Monthly County ACH transaction statements (i.e. statements relating to Kootenai County direct deposit of tax increment revenue funds) The Idaho State Historical Society will be contacted re. their interest in any of the semi-permanent records prior to their destruction.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve Resolution 16-04 approving the destruction of select semi-permanent and temporary public records as proposed.

Roll Call: Armon Widmyer Jordan

Yes Yes Yes

Davis Colwell Hoskins

Yes Yes Yes

Druffel Absent Patzer Yes Goodlander Yes

Motion carried.

Four Corner Mullan Road Project Element Update Background: more information can be found re. this initiative by viewing the December 16, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Ex. Director Berns shared that the project team, comprised of city staff, ignite cda representatives and Welch-Comer Engineering staff, have met several times in the past few weeks discussing project design issues. The plan is to go to public bid for this project in February.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that there is a Carousel Foundation fundraiser being planned for this March at the old 3rd street cantina location (corner of 3rd and Lakeside).  Commissioner Colwell asked how much does the Carousel Foundation need to raise?  Commissioner Widmyer shared that the Carousel Foundation needs to raise a total of approximately $400,000 to cover construction costs and a city required maintenance endowment fund. The Foundation currently has raised approximatley$260,000.

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 Commissioner Armon asked if the County and the City are discussing a possible County parking relationship in the Memorial Field area?  Commissioner Widmyer shared that yes, the City and County are discussing a possible parking partnership in the Memorial Field area wherein the County would help fund additional surface parking stalls to assist the parking needs of the County campus. The expectation is that the City/County discussions will come to a decision point in the next several weeks.

Collaborative Education Facility Initiative Update Background: more information can be found re. this initiative by viewing the December 16, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Ex. Director Berns shared that Commissioner Armon provided the update on this initiative in his Jobs Committee report.

Workshop for N. Park Avenue Project Area Ex. Director Berns shared a proposal to schedule a public stakeholder workshop to continue discussion on the various conceptual development designs developed by the Miller-Stauffer Architects team for the ignite cda property located on N. Park Avenue. The venue for the workshop would consist of the architect team once again presenting their conceptual ideas for development on the N. Park Avenue property. Following this PowerPoint presentation, stakeholder input would be gathered re. the various concept ideas.

Following Board discussion on the proposed workshop venue, Ex. Director Berns was asked to visit with Phil Boyd of Welch-Comer Engineers (the firm that is designing the Mullan Road project element of the Four Corner Master Plan) to discuss if any elements of the Mullan Road design effort might influence the timing of proceeding with planning efforts on the N. Park Avenue project area. For example, would the City/County discussions re. additional parking near Memorial Field influence potential re-design efforts of the Four Corner Master Plan adjoining the ignite cda N. Park Avenue project area.

FY16 Tactical Goals Ex. Director Berns reviewed the 1st quarter status of the Board’s fiscal year 2016 tactical goals.

8. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: No comments were shared.

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9. PUBLIC COMMENT Tina Johnson: shared with the Board her desire to assure that the newly designed skate board park element of the Four Corner Master Plan be kept in the general geographic area near Memorial Field.

10. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda Board meeting adjourned at 4:48 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Dave Patzer called the ignite cda Board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Jordan, Hoskins, Patzer, Colwell, Widmyer, Goodlander. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

January 20, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve the January 20, 2016 Board meeting minutes.

Motion carried.

5. PRESENTATION: CDA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION – Terry Cooper Terry Cooper, CDA Downtown Association Manager, shared with the Board an overview of the broad base community value created by Downtown Association events in both qualitative and quantitative terms. Following is a forecast depicting the financial impact of the planned 2016 Downtown Association events.

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 Commissioner Patzer asked why the 4th of July parade was not included on the event list?  Mr. Cooper shared that only Downtown Association managed events are included on the list; the 4th of July parade, which is a great event, is managed and organized by the CDA Chamber of Commerce.

Commissioner Patzer, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. Cooper for his presentation.

6. PRESENTATION: MULLAN ROAD PROJECT ELEMENT OF FOUR CORNER MASTER PLAN: STATUS UPDATE – Welch-Comer Design Team Phil Boyd, of Welch-Comer Engineers, and Dell Hatch of Bernardo / Wills Architects, shared a status update with the Board re. the Mullan Road project element of the Four Corner Master Plan. Messrs. Boyd and Hatch shared that the design documents are 90% complete at this time, and plans are to go to construction bid in late February. Following are slide excerpts of their PowerPoint presentation to the Board (the entire presentation can be viewed by watching the Board Meeting video posted online at www.ignitecda.org): _________________________________________________________________

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Possible faรงade enhancement to Memorial Field Building (add alternate)

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Possible Traffic Circle Enhancements (add alternate)

________________________________________________________________  Commissioner Patzer commented that the City / Design Team needs to contact residents living on the corner of Mullan Road and Garden Avenue to make sure they are aware of the proposed traffic circle to be installed at that intersection.  Commissioners Patzer asked if any of the CDA City Park restrooms will be remodeled by this project?  Mr. Boyd shared that the project will improve sewer connections to the park restrooms, but the project will not pay for any improvements to the restrooms themselves.

 Commissioner Patzer asked that when the carousel building comes on line, will restrooms be remodeled in the Memorial Field building?  Mr. Boyd shared that the project will not be paying for any restroom updates, but the City is well aware of the need for such restroom improvements and are working on plans to address that need.

Commissioner Patzer, on behalf of the Board, thanked Messrs. Boyd and Hatch for their presentation.

7. PRESENTATION: DAVIDSON AVENUE INFILL PROJECT – Dennis Cunningham

Dennis Cunningham, President of Active West Development, approached the Board with partnership funding requests for two residential infill projects that Active West has undertaken on Davidson Avenue in the ignite cda Lake District.

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Background: The two project submittals are entitled:  1718 Solomon Court (ignite cda partnership funding request of $24,096)  1716 Ammon Place (ignite cda partnership funding request of $33,720) This project initiative involves the removal of several dilapidated residences, installation of needed site improvements, and construction of new residential units. The funding requests of ignite cda involve costs associated with public improvements associated with the project: e.g. demolition of blighted buildings; and installation of new street curbs, sidewalks, storm swales and streetscaping.

Ignite cda received these project submittals after demolition work had already commenced on the project; said work being the demolition of the dilapidated residences.

Mr. Cunningham shared that 90% of Active West investment in new projects is occurring south of I90, with quite a few projects located in ignite cda districts.

The vision for the two Davidson projects is to remove dilapidated structures and replace them with seven new construction residences. Mr. Cunningham understands that the ignite cda Board wants to be involved in potential partnership funding conversations prior to commencement of projects, but in this case, weather conditions and City of CDA requirements motivated Active West to move forward on the project prior to fully engaging with the ignite cda Board on these funding requests. Mr. Cunningham hopes the Board will take these factors into consideration when evaluating the Active West funding request.  Commissioner Patzer asked if both of the old dilapidated houses have been demolished?  Mr. Cunningham shared that yes, both houses have been demolished.  Commissioner Colwell shared that the issue for the Board is once project work begins, and the Board is then asked for partnership funding assistance, does the project truly need financial assistance from ignite cda; i.e. would the project have happened anyway?  Commissioner Patzer asked if ignite cda does not agree to provide financial partnership assistance to the projects, will the project go forward anyway?  Mr. Cunningham shared that yes, the project will move forward and Active West will look to “value engineer” project elements to decrease expenses along the way.  Commissioner Goodlander shared that she is not comfortable supporting ignite cda financial partnership assistance to a project that has already been started.

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 Commissioners Widmyer and Colwell supported Commissioner Goodlander’s position.

No motion was offered by the Board to support the Active West partnership funding request. Commissioner Patzer thanked Mr. Cunningham for visiting with the Board, and encouraged him to engage the ignite cda Board as early as possible on future projects within the ignite cda districts.

8. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Rod Colwell Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Commissioner Colwell reviewed and discussed the January Lake and River District financial statements, and the January / February account payables sheet, with the Board.

Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to approve the January financial statements and the January / February accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented. Motion carried.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander Commissioner Goodlander had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) had no report to share.

D. Communications – Commissioner Dave Patzer Commissioner Patzer had no report to share this month.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Mic Armon Ex. Director Berns, in Commissioner Armon’s stead, had no report to share.

9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Seltice Way Reconstruction Project – City/ignite cda Project Design Financing Agreement

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Ex. Director Berns shared an overview of the proposed Seltice Way design financing agreement with the Board, highlighting the following agreement elements: 

Ignite cda and the City have agreed to share the costs incurred for the architectural, engineering, and related costs for the design of the Seltice Way reconstruction project.

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The design of the project shall be subject to written approval by ignite cda prior to the release of a construction contract or commencement of construction on the project.

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Ignite cda has agreed to pay up to two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to fund design costs related to project elements solely within the boundary of the River District.

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An ignite cda board member, and/or the ignite cda Executive Director, shall be a member of the project implementation team and ignite cda shall approve any and all consultant draw requests made of the City.

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Ignite cda shall have the ability, in its sole discretion, to hire any third-party consultant or expert to oversee the design of the project, at ignite cda’s expense.

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Within thirty days of a project draw request of the consultant being submitted to ignite cda, which has been signed and approved by the City and ignite cda, ignite cda will pay directly to the consultant the amount requested under the draw request up to a maximum of $250,000.

 Commissioner Patzer asked if the Post Falls Highway District is involved in the agreement since they will be funding a part of the Seltice Way road reconstruction effort located outside of the ignite cda River District?  Matt Gillis, engineer with Welch-Comer Engineers, shared that the City of CDA and the Post Falls Highway District will have a separate agreement dealing with the section of Seltice Way located outside of the River District.

Motion by Commissioner Colwell, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve the ignite cda Seltice Way Reconstruction Project Design Financing Agreement with the City of CDA as presented. Motion carried.

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Collaborative Education Facility Initiative Update Background: more information can be found re. this initiative by viewing the December 16, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Commissioner Hoskins shared that Kootenai Health plans to meet with North Idaho College leadership in late February to discuss a possible Kootenai Health partnership role in the building initiative.

10. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Widmyer shared that Ex. Director Berns presented the ignite cda 2015 annual report to City Council on February 16th, and did a fine job of sharing an overview of ignite cda with the Council and the general public.

11. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

12. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Hoskins, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda Board meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

MARCH 16, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Dave Patzer called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Jordan, Armon, Hoskins, Patzer, Colwell, Widmyer, Goodlander. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

February 17, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Hoskins, seconded by Commissioner Goodlander, to approve the February 17, 2016 board meeting minutes. Motion carried.

5. PRESENTATION: PARK PLACE TOWER PROJECT – Kris Pereira Kris Pereira, owner of Ginno Construction, shared with the board an overview of the proposed Park Place Tower condominium project located on Front Avenue across the street from the CDA Public Library. Following are a few project elements/metrics shared during his presentation:  

The Park Place Tower building, located on Front Avenue adjacent to the McEuen Terrace surface parking lot, is anticipated to be eight stories in height (approximately 90 feet tall).

Each condo unit will have a private, enclosed garage within the building.

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The estimated increase in property value associated with the project is $7.5 million.

No special permits are required from the city, the project design fits within current zoning regulations.

Plans are to break ground in July 2016, with a 10 month build out time frame.

The development team is seeking $80,000 of ignite cda partnership funding for project elements that fall within the Agency’s purview:  building demolition ($20,000),  Avista utility pole relocation in the alley ($10,000),  site improvements in public right-of-way (e.g. sidewalks, irrigation, lighting) ($50,000).

Following are excerpts from the presentation to the board:

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 Commissioner Patzer asked if all of the requested ignite cda partnership funding, excluding building demolition, would be spent in the public right-of-way?  Mr. Pereira: yes.  Commissioner Patzer asked if the development team has met with the city re. project review?  Mr. Pereira shared that the team has yet to meet with the city on this project; the team is still in the due diligence phase. The team wanted to visit with the ignite cda board now because they understand it is important to visit with the ignite cda board early in the process in order to be considered for potential ignite cda partnership funding.  Commissioner Goodlander asked for a bit more explanation re. the requested $40,000 for project related site improvements.  Mr. Pereira shared an overview of the site improvements.  Commissioner Patzer asked if there will be any paving required in the alley?  Mr. Pereira shared that yes, there will be some alley paving along with power pole relocation.  Commissioner Colwell asked what the price points would be for the condo units?  Mr. Pereira shared that the unit pricing will be in the $400,000 range, with penthouse units priced around $800,000.  Commissioner Widmyer asked if ignite cda chose not to provide any partnership funding to this project, would the project still move forward?  Mr. Pereira shared that yes, the project will still move forward.  Commissioner Goodlander asked if Mr. Pereira is a partner in the project as well as the project’s builder?  Mr. Pereira shared that yes, he is both a project partner and the project builder.  Commissioner Jordan shared that he would like to see an elevation / building design of the proposed tower when available.  Mr. Pieria shared that additional architectural drawings are in process, and that he will provide such a graphic when it is ready.

Commissioner Patzer, on behalf of the board, thanked Mr. Pereira for his presentation, and that the board will discuss the partnership funding request at the April ignite cda board meeting.

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6. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Rod Colwell Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Commissioner Colwell reviewed and discussed the February Lake and River District financial statements, and the February / March account payables sheet, with the board.

Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve the February financial statements and the February / March accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented. Motion carried.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander Commissioner Goodlander had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) had no report to share.

D. Communications – Commissioner Dave Patzer Ignite cda Video Revision/Update Commissioner Patzer shared a proposal from Range NW re. revising/updating the current ignite cda video. The $3,657.50 video updating proposed cost includes the following cost categories: video production, new voice over / sound production, new imaging, script updating and administration.

Commissioner Patzer shared that the video is very effective in communicating the “how, what and why” of the Agency’s business model by using clear messaging along with easy to understand graphics.

Commissioner Patzer shared that Ex. Director Berns uses this video often in his presentations to the community and that it is important that the video reflect accurate information, specifically the Agency’s new doing business as (dba) name of ignite cda. The video is also shown daily on Channel 19, and can be viewed on the ignite cda website (ignitecda.org).

Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to approve the proposed ignite cda video update as proposed for a cost not to exceed $3,657.50.

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Discussion:  Commissioner Widmyer feels that the agency has already spent enough money on communication initiatives, and will vote no on this proposed video update request.  Commissioner Colwell feels strongly that the video needs to be updated because of its wide use and effectiveness.  Commissioner Jordan shared that although he was not fully supportive of the dba name change to ignite cda, he supports the update; Ex. Director Berns needs to have an up to date video to use in his outreach presentations.  Commissioner Armon supports the video update, stating the update is worth the investment.  Commissioner Patzer shared that he understands the cost concerns shared by fellow commissioners, but that these types of projects need to be updated and kept fresh; he feels it is money well spent.

Motion carried (Commissioner Widmyer voted no on the motion).

E. Jobs – Commissioner Mic Armon Commissioner Armon had no report to share.

7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mullan Road (Four Corner) Project Update Background: The ignite cda board has approved partnership funding in the amount of $1.6 million for this project initiative. Please refer to the ignite cda board meetings minutes from November 18, 2015 for background on this initiative.

Ex. Director Berns shared that construction sealed bids for the Mullan Road project element of the Four Corners Master Plan were opened by the City Clerk on March 9th. Following is a list of the bids submitted:    

Interstate Concrete & Asphalt: $1,632,121 DG&S Company: $1,513,120 T. LaRiviere: $1,482,579 Cameron-Reilly: $1,481,760

Cameron-Reilly was the low bidder, coming in $20,010 less than the WelchComer project cost estimate of $1,501,770. On March 15th, the CDA City Council approved a contract with Cameron-Reilly for their bid amount. Project start-up is planned for March 28, 2016 with completion scheduled for July, 2016.

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Collaborative Education Facility Initiative Update Background: more information can be found re. this initiative by viewing the December 16, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Commissioner Hoskins shared that Kootenai Health (KH) met with North Idaho College (NIC) leadership recently to discuss the possibility of KH partnering financially to help add a multipurpose meeting room on the Higher Education Campus. KH sees a need for a 6,000-8,000 square foot space to hold meetings in the 200 +/- attendee range. NIC welcomes this potential support from KH and will see if this desired meeting space element can be included in the new proposed facility, or elsewhere on campus.

8. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Jordan shared that he has heard the Carousel Foundation is getting close to their fund raising goal for placing the carousel near Memorial Field.  Commissioner Widmyer confirmed that news sharing that the Foundation is about $10,000 shy of their fundraising goal.

Commissioner Colwell announced that he is resigning from the ignite cda board effective at the close of the board meeting. Commissioner Colwell shared that Commissioner Patzer asked him to join the ignite cda board 16 years ago, and that he would only need to spend a couple of hours per month on board related activities. That two hours per month did not last too long, but Commissioner Colwell said that he enjoyed putting in the time, working with a great group of fellow board members, and meeting a lot of new folks in the community. He also shared that he is very proud of all of the successful ignite cda projects in the community.

Board Commissioners expressed their deep gratitude for all of the time and effort put forward by Commissioner Colwell over the past 16 years. Commissioner Patzer presented Commissioner Cowell with a plaque commemorating his valued service to the community by serving as a commissioner on the ignite cda board.

9. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1) Subsection C: to conduct deliberations to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

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Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to convene an Executive Session, as provided by Idaho Code Section 672345(1) Subsection C: to conduct deliberations concerning acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Roll Call: Goodlander Yes Colwell Yes Armon Yes

Widmyer Patzer Davis

Yes Yes Absent

Druffel Jordan Hoskins

Absent Yes Yes

Motion carried.

The ignite cda board entered into Executive Session at 4:45p.m. Those present were the ignite cda board of commissioners, Ex. Director Berns and legal counsel Quade. Deliberations were conducted regarding acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. No action was taken in Executive Session and the ignite cda board returned to regular session at 5:21 p.m.

11. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda board meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

APRIL 20, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Denny Davis called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Davis, Jordan, Armon, Patzer, Widmyer, Goodlander, Druffel. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

March 16, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Patzer, to approve the March 16, 2016 board meeting minutes.

Motion carried.

5. REPORTS A. Finance – Ex. Director Berns Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Ex. Director Berns reviewed and discussed the March Lake and River District financial statements, and the March / April account payables sheet, with the board.

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April accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented.

Motion carried.

FY16 Q2 Quarterly Report Ex. Director Berns shared the Fiscal Year 2016 second quarter (FY16 Q2) report with the Board, asking board members to review the package at their convenience, and to contact him with any questions.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander Commissioner Goodlander had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) had no report to share.

Ex. Director Berns shared that Rich & Associates, the consultants hired to update the 2007 downtown parking study, plan to present their update recommendations to the ignite cda board at the board’s May 18, 2016 meeting.

D. Communications – Commissioner Dave Patzer Commissioner Patzer shared that a proof version of the revised ignite cda video should be available by the end of the week. The proof will be shared with board members when available.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Mic Armon Commissioner Armon had no report to share.

6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Ignite cda Board Commissioner Vacancy Commissioner Davis provided legislative background re. the ability of urban renewal agency boards to fill board vacancies resulting from the resignation of board members prior to their terms expiring. As of July 1, 2016 urban renewal agencies will lose the ability of filling board vacancies; the responsibility to fill all board vacancies (i.e. new board member appointments and board vacancies arising from resignations) will revert to the Mayor/City Council.

Commissioner Davis shared that the board can choose to fill the existing board vacancy positon now, or wait until July 1st and turn the responsibility over to the Mayor/City Council.

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 Commissioner Goodlander shared that past practice has been that the ignite cda board filled vacancies resulting from board member resignations, advertising for individuals interested in joining the board. She would like to use that process once again to fill the current board vacancy.  Commissioner Widmyer prefers to seek out individuals who want to serve on various commissions. Commissioner Widmyer reached out to Alivia Metts to see if she would be like to serve on the ignite cda board because he feels she would be a great candidate. However, he is fine with the process recommended by Commissioner Goodlander re. advertising for individuals interested in serving on the board.  Commissioner Patzer feels that the Mayor/City Council needs to be supportive of the process that the ignite cda board uses to fill vacancies, and he would like to see the ignite cda board involved in some fashion in the candidate selection process after July 1, 2016 when the Mayor/City Council take back the appointment responsibility.  Commissioner Armon shared that he supports the process of seeking out interested individuals per the advertising process, and would like to have a list of interested candidates to review at the May board meeting.  Commissioner Jordan shared that he has heard positive feedback in the community re. Alivia Metts, and expressed some concern if Alivia is not chosen through the advertising process.  Commissioner Druffel shared that he agrees that the advertising process is the right process to use to fill the existing board vacancy.

Commissioner Davis thanked board members for their thoughts/input and agreed that the advertising process should be used to fill the existing board vacancy position, with interested candidate names available for board review at the May board meeting.

Mullan Road (Four Corner) Project Update Background: The ignite cda board has approved partnership funding in the amount of $1.6 million for this project initiative. Please refer to the ignite cda board meetings minutes from November 18, 2015 for background on this initiative.

Ex. Director Berns shared that Cameron-Reilly commenced construction on the Mullan Road project on March 28th, and the project is moving forward on schedule. Welch-Comer, consulting engineers for the project, have developed and distributed a stakeholder newsletter designed to keep project stakeholders up to date on project progress. Newsletter updates plan to be distributed on a periodic basis, with the next newsletter scheduled for release on April 22.

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Seltice Way Road Re-Construction Design Initiative Update Background: The ignite cda board has approved partnership funding in the amount of $250,000 towards the $342,900 cost for the design element of the Seltice Way Road re-construction initiative led by Welch-Comer Engineers. The City of CDA will pay $92,900 towards the design element. Please refer to the ignite cda board meetings minutes from October 15, 2015 and November 18, 2015 for background on this initiative.

Ex. Director Berns shared that Welch-Comer Engineers is nearing completion of a 90% complete draft design concept for the reconstruction of Seltice Way in the ignite cda River District. Welch-Comer and the City’s Engineering Department plan to hold a public open house re. the design concept in the latter part of May to seek public input on the draft design. Welch-Comer plans to present the final design concept to the ignite cda board in June, which will include an updated construction cost estimate (the original construction cost estimate for the project was $3.5 million). Plans are to seek construction bids for the project in late 2016.

Collaborative Education Facility Initiative Update Background: more information can be found re. this initiative by viewing the December 16, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Ex. Director Berns shared that in early April, the Department of Public Works selected H2A Architects of Coeur d’Alene for A&E services for the North Idaho Collaborative Education Facility project. At this time, the higher education institutions are working together on refining the operational aspects of the student services function of the facility and moving ahead with preprogramming. The current funding level for the initiative is $9.5 million ($2 million collectively from NIC, UI, LCSC; $5 million from the State Permanent Building Fund; $2.5 million from ignite cda).

Demolition of 515 W. Garden Avenue Buildings Background: refer to the December 16, 2015 meeting minutes to learn more about this issue.

Ex. Director Berns revisited the issue of demolishing the buildings (residence and garage) located on ignite cda’s 515 W. Garden Avenue property due to safety/liability concerns. As was discussed at the December, 2015 board meeting, Gary Frederickson, owner of Vista Property Management that manages the property for ignite cda, recommended that ignite cda consider demolishing the buildings on the 515 W. Garden Avenue property for the following reasons:  Extensive repair issues  Safety issues / liability issues

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Cannon Hill has provided an estimate of the cost to demolish the buildings, plus the associated asbestos testing. The estimated cost to demo the buildings and test for asbestos is between $7-8,000 (asbestos remediation, if needed, would be extra). Following is a graphic depicting the 515 W. Garden Avenue property highlighted in red.

Since the December, 2015 ignite cda board meeting, vandalism / trespass issues have arisen involving the property, requiring attention from the CDA police department. Ex. Director Berns shared that given the current circumstances, he plans to proceed with the demolition process of the buildings.

FY16 Tactical Goals Ex. Director Berns reviewed the 2nd quarter status of the Board’s fiscal year 2016 tactical goals.

7. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: No Commissioner comments were provided.

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8. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1) Subsection C: to conduct deliberations to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Druffel, to convene an Executive Session, as provided by Idaho Code Section 672345(1) Subsection C: to conduct deliberations concerning acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Roll Call: Goodlander Yes Patzer Yes Armon Yes

Widmyer Jordan Davis

Yes Yes Yes

Druffel Hoskins

Yes Absent

Motion carried.

The ignite cda board entered into Executive Session at 4:26 p.m. Those present were the ignite cda Board of Commissioners, Ex. Director Berns, Phil Boyd of Welch-Comer Engineers, ignite cda legal counsel Quade, and CDA City Attorney Mike Gridley. Deliberations were conducted regarding acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

No action was taken in Executive Session and the ignite cda board returned to regular session at 5:40 p.m.

10. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Patzer, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda board meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE – DRIFTWOOD BAY ROOM APRIL 27, 2016 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Davis called the Strategic Planning Session to order at 7:30 a.m.

Ignite cda Board members present: Armon, Davis, Goodlander, Hoskins, Jordan, Widmyer.

Ignite cda staff present: Berns. Ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade.

Community Stakeholder Guests: Gynii Gilliam, Jim Hammond, Dr. Charles Buck.

General Public Guests: Teree Taylor, Dan Gookin, Terry Godbout, Chet Gaede, Rocky Owens.

2. WELCOME & SESSION OVERVIEW Chairman Davis welcomed ignite cda board members, invited guests and the general public to the strategic planning session.

3. INVITED GUEST PRESENTATIONS Gynii Gilliam, Jobs Plus Ms. Gilliam thanked the ignite cda Board for the invitation and the opportunity to share some of her organizations’ thoughts re. economic development and ignite cda’s potential partnership role on that front. Following are highlights from her visit with the Board:  For the year 2015, $36 million in capital investment occurred and 500 jobs were created; a very successful year.  For the 1st quarter of 2016, $20 million in capital investment has occurred, resulting in 150 projected jobs.  Jobs Plus’s objective is to keep the pipeline full of good projects for the area by continuing its business attraction efforts.  Jobs Plus is looking for companies across the country who desire a northwest location.

Meetings are being held with site selectors from companies looking to expand in the northwest.  Jobs Plus also plans to continue its business retention efforts. For example, 300 of the 500 jobs in 2015 were from business expansions in the area.

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 Jobs Plus is also continuing its marketing efforts, with a focus on aviation and high tech firms.  Partnership and collaboration are key messages from Jobs Plus to its partners in the area, including ignite cda. Jobs Plus wants help with identifying projects that would benefit the area and is always looking for leads.  Commissioner Davis asked what are the biggest challenges to companies looking to locate their operations in northern Idaho?  Ms. Gilliam shared that workforce needs still remain an issue, but that improvement is happening. Aviation companies are very pleased with the graduates of the local programs that enter their company’s work force. Health service jobs are also a focus with the continued growth of the health service industry in our area.  Commissioner Armon asked if the community has the facilities to meet the needs of interested employers?  Ms. Gilliam shared that the community has a good inventory of smaller sized facilities, but there is a need for larger facilities, facilities 50,000 square feet and larger. Jobs Plus is working with local development companies on this issue, identifying potential opportunities where available. Downtown CDA is an area of high interest for some smaller companies, they enjoy the vibrancy of the downtown and proximity to the water.  Commissioner Davis asked what is the national conventional wisdom re. corporate headquarters; is there much movement?  Ms. Gilliam shared that she is not seeing a lot of movement on the mature corporate headquarter front. She sees an opportunity to identify smaller, growing companies that can be recruited to CDA and help grow them in place.  Commissioner Armon asked if some type of professional campus would be attractive to employers?  Ms. Gilliam shared that yes, absolutely. Developing some type of campus that brings in waterfront views would be very marketable.  Commissioner Jordan asked if the drone industry has high growth capacity in our area?  Ms. Gilliam shared that yes, she sees quite a bit of growth opportunity in that arena, and it is an opportunity for CDA. The CDA airport is supportive of drone testing when/where feasible.  Commissioner Jordan asked if corporate headquarters want their own building, or are they willing to lease space in a mix-use venue?  Ms. Gilliam shared that both scenarios work, just depends on the company.

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Jim Hammond, City of Coeur d’Alene (CDA) Jim Hammond, City of CDA Administrator, thanked the board for the invitation and the opportunity to share insights as to the City’s strategic priorities and potential ignite cda partnership roles. Following is a list of comments shared with the Board:

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 Commissioner Armon asked for a status update re. the proposed parking effort with the County adjacent to Memorial Field along Northwest Boulevard.  Mr. Hammond shared that the City and County have entered into a design phase for the additional parking asset; said design will yield a cost estimate for the project.

The initiative calls for the County to pay for the capital costs of the additional parking asset that would be owned by the City, and the County would utilize the parking during their normal business hours.

Dr. Charles Buck, University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene (UI-CDA) Associate Vice President/Center Executive Officer for Northern Idaho Dr. Buck thanked the ignite cda Board for the invitation and the opportunity to share his insights on UI-CDA initiatives and the CDA 2030 visioning project. Following are highlights from Dr. Buck’s visit with the Board:  UI-CDA is working hard on a comprehensive program to embrace technology in our community. An issue to be addressed is the lack of women in technology businesses. To help address that issue, UI-CDA introduced a coding summer camp for young girls in an effort to get them excited about technology as they progress through high school and hopefully college.  UI, NIC, and certain northern Idaho legislators teamed up to present a proposal to the legislature during the 2016 session designed to expand college level computer science programs at UI-CDA. The effort was successful, and the legislature provided funding to develop a four-year computer science program. Recruitment of students has begun, with classes scheduled to start in August at UI-CDA. This new program will be a big economic development opportunity for the community. Three new computer faculty jobs will be created at UI-CDA related to this program this coming year. Two more computer faculty jobs are planned for 2017.  Commissioner Armon asked where will the computer science program be housed?  Dr. Buck shared that classes will be initially housed at the UI-CDA Harbor Center, with video feeds from Moscow. UI-CDA is currently analyzing space opportunities that can be utilized to house this program as it expands.  The Idaho Department of Labor has recently made funding available for specific workforce training with specific industry partners. UI-CDA has developed a program for training Information Technology (IT) professionals in cyber security. One hundred people have completed this program. The intent is to increase the capacity of this program.  UI-CDA is building a physical cyber security space at the Post Falls campus where students can learn how to hack into networks using real world systems in order to detect system vulnerabilities. Fatbeam is a key corporate partner in this initiative.  The Collaborative Education Facility is a great initiative and the higher education institutions (UI, NIC, LCSC) appreciate ignite cda’s partnership in bringing this facility concept to fruition. The institutions are starting to work on building requirements, preprograming and student services. NIC will own the building, UI and LCSC will be key partners. Occupancy date is planned for the fall of 2018.

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 Commissioner Armon asked if the Department of Public Works will manage the project?  Dr. Buck answered yes.  Commissioner Widmyer asked as the higher education campus builds out, is additional student housing being planned?  Dr. Buck shared that he is not aware of any planning at this time. Most UI-CDA students are not looking for on campus housing. NIC would be the driver for this issue.  Commissioner Armon shared that NIC has identified a need for additional married student housing.

CDA Vison 2030 Project  Dr. Buck, on behalf of the CDA 2030 organization, thanked ignite cda for their partnership support for the CDA 2030 initiative.  The CDA 2030 Implementation Plan continues to be implemented.  Sixty-four of the action plan items are underway, with varying levels of progress.  CDA 2030 is working closely with the City of CDA on several fronts, including assistance with the proposed east Sherman Avenue revitalization initiative; CDA 2030 is assisting with data collection and data analysis.  The Gizmo organization is a result of the successful visioning process via CDA 2030.  CDA 2030 assisted on the “future frontiers” initiative, helping the community compete for economic development funding from the Frontier Communication organization.  Commissioner Davis asked that a summary of the CDA 2030 action items, and related success stories, be presented to the ignite cda board during CDA 2030’s next board visit.

Public Comment Terry Godbout: shared comments with the board wearing two hats: as a member of both the NICTF Board and Friends of the Spokane River Corridor.  An effort will be made soon to paint the I90 bridge on the Idaho / Washington line.  An effort is planned to seal coat main segments of the Centennial Trail  ITD has a new grant system available. NICTF has a project shovel ready that will construct one new mile of the Prairie Trail heading west. Cost is about $150K. Potential ITD funding is likely two years out.  Requested that ignite cda expand the River District to include the western side of the old Atlas mill site; this action would help fund public amenities for that area.  Requested that ignite cda help fund the trail from Riverstone thru the eastern side of the old Atlas mill site.

Chet Gaede: Mill River Property Owners Association  Thanked ignite cda for purchasing the BNSF r-o-w in the Mill River area.  Requested that ignite cda help out with funding the construction of a bike trail down the BNSF r-o-w in Mill River.  Requested that ignite cda help fund the expansion of the Johnson Mill River Park.

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 Requested that ignite cda work to include the Atlas mill site area into an urban renewal district.  Requested that ignite cda think about what they can do in the old Atlas mill site area to create value for the community.

4. BOARD DISCUSSION: STRATEGIC (LONG-TERM) GOALS Ignite cda Executive Director Tony Berns facilitated the board’s discussion re. ignite cda longterm strategic goals for both the Lake and River Districts. The board reviewed the existing list of key thematic ignite cda goals, reviewed the input received by the invited guests and general public, and developed the following updated list for fiscal year 2017 (FY17): (goals are listed in no specific order of importance, updates to goals are highlighted in purple, strikethrough indicates goal achievement or goal removal):

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Education: o Facilitate the future utilization of the Higher Education Campus (HEC) in partnership with the City, UI, NIC, LCSC, Fort Ground Neighborhood, and other community stakeholders.  Including possible ignite cda partnership efforts focused on the “Four (4) Corner Area” (defined as the area of publicly owned property adjoining the Government Way, Northwest Blvd. & Mullan Avenue intersection, north to the Riverstone development).  Support Facilities: work with NIC, UI, LCSC and other stakeholders to determine the need for possible HEC support facilities both on the HEC and adjacent to the HEC.  Collaborative Education Facility Joint Use Building: work with NIC, UI and LCSC to bring creation of the Facility Initiative Joint Use Building, located on the HEC, to fruition.

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Job Creation & Retention o Continue partnership efforts with Jobs Plus, City of CDA, Kootenai Health, HEC partnership institutions and private employers to facilitate job creation and retention.

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Housing: o Ignite cda will play a key support role in helping the City achieve its vision for housing in the community, by pursuing housing opportunities in both the Lake and River Districts.  Work with The Housing Company and Idaho Housing & Finance Association to evaluate housing opportunities within the Lake and River Districts.

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Public Space: Create New & Enhance Existing Public Space: o Partner with HEC stakeholders to identify and develop public space opportunities within the HEC area.  Four Corner Area should be explored for public space opportunities.

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o Ignite cda will partner with stakeholders to encourage connectivity of existing and new public space. o Ignite cda will continue efforts to secure long-term public access to the lake and river waterfronts (e.g. Mill River (Johnson) Park) and continue to leverage public funds to create new public parks (e.g. Riverstone Park). o Seltice Way Roadway Improvements – partner with City and other stakeholders to improve the Seltice Way Roadway to facilitate continued River District growth opportunities. o Continuing Commitments:  Continue dialogue with pertinent stakeholders regarding railroad right-of-way property development and connectivity opportunities from the Four Corner area to Mill River. 

Public Parking: o Ignite cda, in partnership with the City and the Downtown Association, will help to rationalize and plan for downtown structured parking facilities, possibly including a downtown mixed-use parking facility, and help in rationalizing overall parking needs for the Central Business District (CBD), HEC and Kootenai County campus areas.

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Midtown Vitalization: o Ignite cda will partner with the City, Midtown property owners, Midtown businesses, Midtown residents, and Midtown stakeholders on opportunities to enhance the vitality of the Midtown area.

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Downtown Vitalization: o Ignite cda will partner with the City, Downtown property owners, the Downtown Association, Downtown residents and Downtown stakeholders on continued economic support to enhance the vitality of the Downtown; e.g. establishment of viable downtown pocket parks, LID partnership endeavors where appropriate (e.g. CDA Avenue improvements from 1st Street eastward).

5. BOARD DISCUSSION: ESTABLISHMENT OF FY17 GOALS Following the refinement of the ignite cda long-term strategic goals, Executive Director Berns reviewed the current FY16 goals with the board, and facilitated the board discussion that resulted in the establishment of FY17 goals.

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Ignite cda Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) Tactical Goals

Theme Public Space

Committee Responsible

Communication

Acquisition Ad hoc: BJ, DP, JD Communication

HEC Finance

Ad hoc: SH, DD, JD Finance

Parking

Parking

Housing

Housing

Jobs

Jobs

1) 2) 1) 2) 3) 4) 1) 1) 2) 1) 2) 3) 1) 2) 1) 2) 3)

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Status

Planning initiated for BNSF RR r-o-w acquisitions Analyze funding opportunities for public space in both districts Community leaders / stakeholders invited regularly to Board meetings Communication strategy: continued implementation 1 (stretch 2) ULI-Idaho programs held in CDA in FY16 CDA 2030: partner with other stakeholders to implement action plan (Lake): Joint Use Building pursued with higher education institutions Continue frequent review of district economic forecasting models (Lake): Conduct land use planning on Agency owned properties (Lake): Downtown parking facility - land assemblage continued (Lake): Downtown parking facility – timing & scope/scale determined (Lake): Review 2007 parking study recommendations for relevancy (Lake): in conjunction with Finance, determine Midtown property use Determine opportunities resulting from City’s housing assessment update Continue health care jobs exploration initiative with partner stakeholders (River): job creation opportunities explored along Seltice High tech job partnership opportunities explored

Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green

Ignite cda Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) Tactical Goals

Theme Public Space

Committee Responsible

Communication

Acquisition Ad hoc: BJ, DP, JD Communication

HEC Finance

Ad hoc: SH, DD, JD Finance

Parking

Parking

Housing

Housing

Jobs

Jobs

1) 2) 1) 2) 3) 4) 1) 1) 2) 1) 2) 1) 2) 1) 2) 3)

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Status

Planning initiated for RR r-o-w acquisitions Analyze funding opportunities for public space in both districts Community leaders / stakeholders invited regularly to Board meetings Communication strategy: continued implementation 1 (stretch 2) ULI-Idaho programs held in CDA in FY17 CDA 2030: partner with other stakeholders to implement action plan (Lake): Monitor/assist Collaborative Education Facility initiative Continue frequent review of district economic forecasting models (Lake): Conduct land use planning on Agency owned properties (Lake): Downtown parking facility - land assemblage continued (Lake): Downtown parking facility – timing & scope/scale determined (Lake): in conjunction with Finance, determine Midtown property use Determine opportunities resulting from City’s housing assessment update Continue health care jobs exploration initiative with partner stakeholders (River): job creation opportunities explored along Seltice High tech job partnership opportunities explored

Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green

Note: Goals with a “green” status are considered progressing well. A “yellow” status would mean a goal may be in jeopardy of not being achieved during the year, and a “red” status would mean that the goal is in definite jeopardy of non-attainment.

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The Committee structure employed to achieve the aforementioned goals is as follows (Committee Chair denoted by asterisk): Committee Acquisition Finance Housing Communication Parking Jobs

Membership Goodlander*, Jordan, Davis, Druffel Armon*, Patzer, Davis, (New Board Member) Goodlander*, Hoskins, Widmyer Patzer*, Goodlander, Davis, Hoskins Jordan*, Hoskins, (New Board Member) Widmyer*, Hoskins, Armon, Druffel

6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT No report was given.

7. ADJOURN Motion by Armon, seconded by Hoskins to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

MAY 18, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Denny Davis called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Davis, Jordan, Armon, Patzer, Widmyer, Goodlander, Druffel, Hoskins. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

Chairman Davis asked for a motion to modify the board meeting agenda to remove the River Trail presentation; the City asked that this agenda item be pulled for this meeting.

Motion by Commissioner Hoskins, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to modify the board meeting agenda and remove the River Trail presentation agenda item. Motion carried.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Dell Hatch (Bernardo Wills Architects): presented a plaque to the board indicating that the McEuen Park project was awarded a 2015 Professional Merit Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Ignite cda was the primary funding partner for the McEuen Park project.

Phil Boyd (Welch-Comer Engineers): presented a plaque to the board indicating that the McEuen Park project was awarded the 2015 Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies – Idaho Chapter.

Ignite cda was the primary funding partner for the McEuen Park project.

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parcel de-annexation initiative, and that the County would welcome the annual revenues associated with parcels de-annexed from the urban renewal districts.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  

April 20, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes April 27, 2016 Strategic Planning Session Minutes Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Patzer, to approve the April 20, 2016 board meeting minutes. Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve the April 27, 2016 strategic planning session meeting minutes. Motion carried.

5. PRESENTATION: CITY OF CDA PARCEL DE-ANNEXATION INITIATIVE – Jim Hammond City Administrator Jim Hammond shared the following comments with the board re. the City’s proposed de-annexation initiative:  Under the direction of the Mayor, city staff began exploration of the possibility of de-annexing/removing some properties within the Lake and River Districts earlier this spring.  The City Council heard this proposal at their May 3rd council meeting and approved a motion to fully develop the concept.  The City is not seeking approval for de-annexation from the board at this time, but the City hopes to receive board support to move forward with the steps necessary to develop a proposal and ordinance providing for deannexation of certain properties within both ignite cda districts.  The City hopes to complete the de-annexation process and adopt an ordinance in early July so that the financial effect of the de-annexation will occur within the City’s fiscal 2017 budget year.  This de-annexation initiative is essential to the city due to:  the opening of Fire Station #4, which will require an addition of $987,000 in personnel costs. The funding necessary to build and equip an additional fire station in Coeur d’Alene was supported by an 85% positive vote, evidence of the high priority the community places on public safety. The challenge facing the city is in finding within the General Fund revenue to support the ongoing operation of this station.  the council may wish to fund additional patrol officers. The cost for each new officer, including equipment, is approximately $75,000.

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The City understands that Washington Trust Bank has encumbered future tax increment revenue in the Lake District as collateral for the Lake District Bond.

This de-annexation effort will provide additional revenue to affected taxing agencies now rather than having to forego funds until the two ignite cda districts close. The City feels this will be a positive move for ignite cda and will help more effectively meet the needs of our community.

A motion from the board tonight will allow ignite cda staff to move forward in partnership with the City of Coeur d Alene to fully develop this proposal and ensure continued enhancement of public safety in CDA.

Thirty-three properties are proposed for de-annexation from the Lake District, and 29 properties from the River District. The Kootenai County Assessor provided data pertinent to the proposed de-annexation properties. Mr. Hammond shared that the Panhandle Area Council (PAC) was engaged by the City to perform a financial analysis relative to the proposed de-annexation initiative.

PAC consultant John Austin performed the analysis.

Mr. Austin congratulated the ignite cda board on being so successful in the urban renewal arena and generating so much value for the community. Mr. Austin reviewed his financial analysis with the board, indicating that he took into account the bond covenants included in the Washington Trust Bank Lake District bond.

Mr. Austin shared that his analysis indicates that the board will have funds for additional / planned projects in the two redevelopment districts even with the removal of the tax increment revenue streams associated with the proposed deannexation initiative. Below is a table from the PAC analysis illustrating the total financial impact to ignite cda ($1.3 million), and the share of those funds that each taxing entity will receive:

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 Commissioner Patzer commented that the City of CDA will receive only 53% of the total tax increment revenue funds removed from the two ignite cda districts (as shown in the table above). Commissioner Patzer just wanted to make sure that all community stakeholders are aware that not all of the deannexed revenue will go to the City of CDA.  Commissioner Patzer asked that since the other taxing entities are going to receive these new tax dollars, that taxpayers can go to, for example, the Post Falls Highway District, and ask for some form of tax relief?  Mr. Austin shared that yes, all or a portion of those funds could be used to decease taxpayer taxes.  Commissioner Patzer asked how does a lender look at this new deannexation legislation?  Mr. Austin shared that banks are looking at this new de-annexation legislation very carefully, and are a bit nervous at this point.  Commissioner Patzer clarified that the de-annexation presentation tonight from the City to the ignite cda board is just informational in nature, and that the City Council can proceed with de-annexation without consent/approval from the ignite cda board, as long as the City’s Lake District de-annexation

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proposal is accepted by Washington Trust Bank as it relates to their Lake District bond collateral.  Commissioner Armon shared that the PAC analysis has ignite cda selling all of its property assets in 2018 in order to make the cash flows work. How did PAC determine the property sale value in the analysis?  Mr. Austin shared that he used property acquisition costs from the ignite cda audit.  Commissioner Armon asked if Washington Trust Bank has reviewed the PAC analysis?  Mr. Austin shared that yes, the bank has seen the analysis, and that their attorneys are reviewing the proposed initiative.  Commissioner Patzer asked when the public safety bond was proposed, what was the City’s proposed plan to fund the fire fighter salaries?  Mr. Hammond shared that a portion of the funding was to come from savings associated with modifications to the fire fighter’s retirement funds. However, that funding source did not materialize as envisioned.

So now, the City needs to find funds for fire fighter salaries. If they do not proceed with the proposed ignite cda de-annexation initiative, the City will need to generate funds through the traditional levy rate increase, combined with new construction receipts, and possibly from funds contained in the City’s reserve fund.  Commissioner Patzer asked what is the balance of the City reserve fund, and has it grown over time?  Mr. Hammond and Commissioner Widmyer shared that the City’s reserve fund balance is currently at about $8 million. The reserve fund has grown since this past year. The City looks at the reserve fund as funds for a one time use, not as funds for annual long-term costs.  Commissioner Patzer stated that the City is making a choice to focus their efforts on the ignite cda de-annexation initiative vs. other funding sources.  Commissioner Patzer asked if the City will come back to ignite cda again for another property de-annexation request?  Mr. Hammond shared that the City could seek another de-annexation, but he sees that as unlikely.  Commissioner Patzer shared that it does not appear that the City is in any type of financial crisis, given the current financial situation and planned hiring of a new deputy city administrator.

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Commissioner Widmyer shared that City positions have been re-aligned to make the planned personnel moves non-impactful from a financial standpoint.

 Commissioner Armon asked if Washington Trust Bank has responded in any way to the City’s de-annexation overture?  Mrs. Quade shared that the bank views ignite cda as the client, and will wait for the client to make a proposal to the bank. At that time, the bank will evaluate the proposal as to its impact on the pledged collateral.

Recusal: Commissioner Davis recused himself from any discussion and voting on this initiative since his firm is working with Washington Trust Bank on matters not related to this initiative.

Chairman Davis turned the meeting over to Vice-Chairman Patzer.

Commissioner Patzer summarized the issue in front of the board and asked for discussion. Discussion ensued.  Commissioner Patzer indicated that the board will need to develop some form of proposal for the bank to consider when the analysis is complete.  Commissioners Patzer and Goodlander indicated that they would prefer to see more property parcels de-annexed from the River District, and fewer properties removed from the Lake District, to minimize the financial impact on the Lake District.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Jordan:  to formulate a de-annexation proposal for Washington Trust Bank’s consideration relative to the Lake District Bond, and  to work with the City of CDA on analyzing the de-annexation proposal with an emphasis on evaluating how many property parcels will be removed from each district to achieve the City’s desired financial goal,  acknowledging that the City would like to have a de-annexation ordinance in place by July 5, 2016.

Commissioner Goodlander opposed the motion. Motion carried.

6. PRESENTATION: DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY UPDATE – Annaka Norris, Rich & Associates Mrs. Norris presented the parking study update via the use of a PowerPoint presentation. Following are key slides from her presentation:

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Mrs. Norris shared that conventional wisdom calls for cities to control at least 50% of the parking inventory located in their downtowns. The City of CDA currently controls 41% of the parking supply in downtown CDA. Mrs. Norris shared the following recommendations:  Marketing: the City needs to better communicate with the public where parking is located downtown. o Special Event Parking – the use of sandwich boards and flyers help greatly when directing parking patrons to event parking venues.  Parking Signage: effective signage is an extremely important element of the overall parking system.  Pay Stations: the City should add five pay stations to the McEuen Park parking system, and consider converting the pay stations to a “pay by license plate” format.  Parking Enforcement: a License Plate Recognition (LPR) system should be considered in the near future that allows patrons to pay by license plate. The City should also consider equipping enforcement personnel with handheld parking ticket writers that track license plate numbers.  New Downtown Private Parking Capacity: the City should discourage the development of any new private parking lots in the downtown.

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Parking Fines: the City should continue efforts to fine tune the City’s system of levying and collecting parking fines. A graduated fine system should be considered. Collection of fines needs to be enforced.

Maintenance: the City should keep maintenance of public parking lots a key priority, and consider creating a sinking fund for maintenance and upgrades to the parking system.

New Parking: (refer to slide above for recommendations).

 Commissioner Patzer asked if the privately owned parking lots downtown are profitable, or are the lots getting close to being converted to building sites due to the value of property in the downtown?  Mrs. Norris shared that she could not adequately answer that question since the study did not evaluate the profitably of the privately owned lots.  Commissioner Jordan shared that he would like to learn more about the pros/cons of mix use parking facilities, and asked if Mrs. Norris could share more information on that issue?  Mrs. Norris shared that mix-use parking facilities are typically looked at as a best practice in the industry where the business model variables make sense. She will share additional information on that topic.

Commissioner Davis, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mrs. Norris for her presentation.

7. PRESENTATION: CDA 2030 INITIATIVE UPDATE – Michael Pereira, Nicole Kahler Mr. Pereira and Mrs. Kahler shared an update presentation with the board re. the CDA 2030 initiative. Following are key slides from the presentation.

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Mr. Pereira and Mrs. Kahler shared many facets of the CDA 2030 initiative with the board, including CDA 2030’s focus on:  Encouraging multi-modal transit in the community, and  Breathing new life into east Sherman Avenue They also acknowledged that ignite cda has provided $40,000 in partnership funding to date for CDA 2030. They asked the board to consider continuing its Meeting Minutes

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commitment to the CDA 2030 initiative by agreeing to partnership funding in the amount of $25,000/year for Fiscal Years 2016, 2017 and 2018.  Commissioner Patzer asked that copies of the CDA 2030 budget be shared with the board.  Commissioner Jordan shared that he would like to study the budget prior to making any additional funding recommendation.  Commissioner Druffel asked Commissioner Widmyer what the City’s funding plans are for CDA 2030.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that the City is providing $45,000 in partnership funding to CDA 2030 for fiscal year 2016, and has been asked by CDA 2030 to continue that level of funding for fiscal year 2017.  Commissioner Davis shared that he needs to analyze how helping to fund CDA 2030 furthers the goals of the ignite cda districts.

Commissioner Davis, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mrs. Kahler and Mr. Pereira for their presentation, and shared that the board will take the CDA 2030 funding request under advisement and revisit the issue at the June board meeting.

8. PRESENTATION: RIVER TRAIL INITIATIVE – Bill Greenwood This agenda item was pulled at the request of the City.

9. PRESENTATION: MODERN THEATER PROPOSAL IN MIDTOWN – Gregg Johnson, George Green Mr. Green, Director of the Modern Theater, and Mr. Johnson, Midtown Association, presented an overview of the theater proposal via the use of a PowerPoint presentation. Following are key slides from their presentation:

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Mr. Johnson shared that since the Midtown Association does not support the proposed mix use affordable housing initiative planned for the ignite cda / The Housing Company site in Midtown, they have pursued this new possible development for the ignite cda / The Housing Company property located in Midtown.

Mr. Green shared a history of the Lake City Playhouse, and how Modern Theater came to be by merging with a Spokane theater group. The Modern Theater is a semi-professional theater organization. Mr. Green feels that The Modern Theater can grow in CDA, and be an economic engine for the community.

Mr. Green introduced Rustin Hall, architect for the project. Mr. Hall discussed the potential mix-use design of the proposed facility, sharing they hope to include some elements of mixed-use in the final design (e.g. street level retail).

The projected construction cost of the facility is estimated at $12.4 million. The capital campaign fundraising effort, including land donated to the project at a value of $900,000, is targeted at $13 million.  Commissioner Davis asked if The Modern Theater was a for-profit, or nonprofit entity?  Mr. Green shared that the theater is a non-profit.  Ex. Director Berns clarified for the board that the theater footprint presented does include property currently owned by The Housing Company.  Commissioner Patzer commented that there is no on-site parking for the proposed theater, does that concern the Midtown neighborhood?

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Mr. Johnson shared that the Midtown Association has no concerns with the lack of on-site parking for the facility.

 Commissioner Armon shared that he understands that the theater proposal calls for the facility to be used 52 weeks per year, but that The Modern Theater will only utilize the facility 1/3 of the time. Is that correct?  Mr. Green shared that is correct, but efforts would be made to attract other users for the facility.  Commissioner Patzer asked if the Kroc Community Center will compete with this theater proposal?  Mr. Green shared that he feels the Kroc is not a full-fledged performance art venue, and has limited facilities. It is more of a community center vs. a performing arts center and thus he does not view the Kroc as a competing venue.  Commissioner Patzer asked what type of demand will there be for the other 2/3 of available time for the facility?  Mr. Green believes The Modern Theater can recruit other users to fill up the vacant time: e.g. comedy venues, ballets, other types of performances.  Commissioner Armon asked if the organization can succeed in their planned multi-million dollar capital fundraising effort of raise the funds?  Mr. Green shared that yes, he thinks the capital campaign is realistic over a 4-year time frame.  Commissioner Goodlander shared that the Midtown Association / The Modern Theater organizations need to approach The Housing Company with this project proposal, since The Housing Company owns a significant part of the property needed for this initiative.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that he received an email from a Midtown neighbor with parking concerns re. this proposed project.  Commissioner Jordan shared that he thinks this is an interesting concept that could add value to Midtown.  Commissioner Armon thanked Mr. Johnson and the Midtown Association for coming back to the board with a different potential use for the property in Midtown.  Commissioner Hoskins asked if The Modern Theater organization is seeking a 99-year lease for all of the property in Midtown, including the property currently owned by The Housing Company?

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Mr. Green shared that yes, all of the property would be included in the 99-year lease request.

Commissioner Davis, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. Green and Mr. Johnson for their presentation.

10. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Armon Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Commissioner Armon reviewed and discussed the April Lake and River District financial statements, and the April / May account payables sheet, with the board.

Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve the April financial statements and the April / May accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented.

Motion carried.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander: Commissioner Goodlander had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) shared the following comments:  Revenue at the McEuen Park parking lot is just about at the same level as pre-park re-construction.  The City’s Parking Commission supports the new parking structure initiative planned for the downtown block bounded by Lakeside and Coeur d’Alene Avenue, and 3rd and 4th street.  The Downtown Association is working with the Parking Commission to establish $15 monthly parking permits at McEuen Park targeted for employees working downtown in an effort to open up more on-street parking spaces for customers/visitors.  The City’s legal staff is still working on the “scofflaw” initiative.  The Parking Commission supports modernizing parking enforcement as recommended in the Rich & Associates parking study update.

D. Communications – Commissioner Dave Patzer Commissioner Patzer shared the ignite cda video revision / update process is complete and the new video is available for viewing, and can be found on the ignite cda website (www.ignitecda.org).

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Commissioner Patzer also shared that a new one-page ignite cda informational flyer has been developed by Ex. Director Berns and On-Line Communication Coordinator Teree Taylor. The flyer is available both in eformat on the ignite cda website, and as a hard copy handout for use at community presentations.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Steve Widmyer Commissioner Widmyer shared the following comments:  A ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently at Alliance Data. Alliance Data currently has approximately 260 employees, and is looking to grow by another 200 employees in the near future.  Anthony’ restaurant will be opening soon in Riverstone and will create 40 new jobs.  The Crackle Barrel restaurant will be opening soon just north of I90 on Ramsey road and will create 75 new jobs.  The hospitality job sector is getting very competitive with the increase in new restaurant venues.  The next Innovative Collective “Think Big Festival” is planned for August 25-27.  The Old Elks building on Lakeside has been purchased and renovation plans call for a café, a bar, community space, and office space.

11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Ignite cda Board Commissioner Vacancy Background: please refer to the April 20, 2016 ignite cda board meeting minutes for background on this issue.

Ex. Director Berns shared that three people applied for the vacant board position:  Alivia Metts  Michael Pereira  Douglas Marfice Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to select Alivia Metts to fill the vacant ignite cda board commissioner position for the remaining term of the position (June 16, 2020), with Mrs. Metts’ appointment effective today.

Discussion: Commissioner Widmyer shared that he solicited input from the City Council re. the three applicants, and they supported the selection of Mrs. Metts.

Motion carried.

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Mullan Road (Four Corner) Project Update Background: The ignite cda board has approved partnership funding in the amount of $1.6 million for this project initiative. Please refer to the ignite cda board meetings minutes from November 18, 2015 for background on this initiative.

Ex. Director Berns shared that Cameron-Reilly commenced construction on the Mullan Road project on March 28th, and the project is moving forward on schedule.

Seltice Way Road Re-Construction Design Initiative Update Background: The ignite cda board has approved partnership funding in the amount of $250,000 towards the $342,900 cost for the design element of the Seltice Way Road re-construction initiative led by Welch-Comer Engineers. The City of CDA will pay $92,900 towards the design element. Please refer to the ignite cda board meetings minutes from October 15, 2015 and November 18, 2015 for background on this initiative.

Ex. Director Berns shared that Welch-Comer and the City’s Engineering Department have scheduled a public open house re. the design concept on May 25 (4:00-6:00 pm @ CDA City Hall) to seek public input on the draft design. Welch-Comer plans to present the final design concept to the ignite cda board in June, which will include an updated construction cost estimate (the original construction cost estimate for the project was $3.5 million).

Plans are to seek construction bids for the project in late 2016.

Collaborative Education Facility Initiative Update Background: more information can be found re. this initiative by viewing the December 16, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Ex. Director Berns had no update to share re. this initiative.

12. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Widmyer shared that the City has hired Sam Taylor as the new City Deputy Administrator. Mr. Taylor will start in June. One of Mr. Taylor’s initial responsibilities will involve parking, including implementation of the recommendations from the Rich & Associates parking study.

13. PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was provided.

14. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Patzer, to adjourn. Motion carried.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

JUNE 15, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Davis called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Davis, Jordan, Armon, Widmyer, Druffel, Hoskins, Metts. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  

May 18, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes June 8, 2016 Special Call Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Hoskins, seconded by Commissioner Druffel, to approve the May 18, 2016 board meeting minutes. Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Hoskins, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to approve the June 8, 2016 special call board meeting minutes. Motion carried.

5. PRESENTATION: SELTICE WAY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE: Matt Gillis, Welch-Comer Engineers Background: More information can be found on this project initiative by reviewing the October 21, 2015 and November 18, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

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Matt Gillis and Gordon Dobler (City of CDA Engineer) updated the board on the status of the Seltice Way reconstruction project via a PowerPoint presentation.

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The presentation today to ignite cda is to begin the process of finalizing the scope, scale and budget for the project.

This project was introduced to the ignite cda board back in October with a cost estimate of $3.5 million. Since October, the project’s scope has been refined via input received from an open house event and conversations with stakeholders.

The City will seek funding for the project from the following sources: City of CDA, Post Falls Highway District, Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board (HARSB), ignite cda, and possibly other stakeholders located along Seltice Way. The City hopes to get direction today from the ignite cda board on what the board likes and dislikes re. the project’s current design and funding elements.

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Mr. Gillis shared that the biggest unknown cost variable at this time is the earthwork variable associated with some of the proposed intersections. The earthwork cost variable, as well as the other cost variables, will be finalized by early July providing ignite cda solid project costs as the agency enters into its fiscal year 2017 budgeting process.  Commissioner Jordan asked if Lanzce Douglass, who owns the property located just to the east of the US Bank Service Center, will contribute funds to the construction of the intersection on Seltice Way that his development will require per the City’s annexation agreement?  Mr. Dobler shared that the annexation agreement does require the developer to build the intersection, but the City can’t force the developer to pay for the intersection improvement before he builds the access roads into the site. The City will work this issue with the developer to see if a partnership funding agreement for this intersection can be reached prior to the developer beginning construction on his project.  Commissioner Davis commented that he feels Mr. Douglass should pay for one half of the costs for the intersection that will serve his development south of Seltice Way.  Ex. Director Berns asked if the street lighting cost variable will provide lighting to both Seltice Way and the bike/pedestrian trails?  Mr. Dobler shared that yes, the City is looking at dual-head street lights that will provide lighting to both the street and the trail.

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 Commissioner Widmyer asked if the City has researched the need for the four proposed bus stops?  Mr. Dobler shared that yes, the City has met with the appropriate stakeholders on this issue re. the proposed number of bus stops and the proposed locations.  Commissioner Widmyer commented that due to the timing needs associated with potential ridership demand, maybe some or all of the proposed bus stops could be developed at a later date to save project costs at this time.  Commissioner Davis reaffirmed that the City at this time is seeking direction from ignite cda as to whether or not the agency will embrace some /all of the new project related costs.  Mr. Dobler shared that yes, the City would like to have some direction in the near future as to ignite cda’s interest in potentially providing more funding to the project above the agency’s current commitment of $3.5 million.  Commissioner Davis asked if the City has secured any other sources of funds from the entities mentioned earlier in the presentation?  Mr. Dobler shared that he is confident that he can secure some level of additional funding from the City, not sure of the amount at this time.  Ex. Director Berns asked if the City has considered the possibility of forming a Local Improvement District (LID) for the project area to help fund the project?  Mr. Dobler shared that an LID for this project would be challenging due to the fact that some of the property within the project area is located outside of the City limits. It is getting late in the process to consider the formation of an LID.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that in summary, it appears that the City may be looking to ignite cda for an additional $500-700K in partnership funding given the possibility of securing funding from the other sources discussed (i.e. HARSB, Mr. Douglass, City) coupled with the possibility of developing fewer bus stops.  Commissioner Armon asked if there will be a landscaping component to the finished project?  Mr. Dobler shared that yes, there will be “nodes” where landscaping will be installed, the challenge is establishing functional irrigation systems in the project area.

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Commissioner Davis thanked Messrs. Gillis and Dobler for their presentation and project update, and shared that the ignite cda board will take the revised initiative costs under advisement as the agency works through the upcoming fiscal year 2017 budgeting process.

6. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Armon Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Commissioner Armon reviewed and discussed the May Lake and River District financial statements, and the May / June account payables sheet, with the board.

Motion by Commissioner Druffel, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve the May financial statements and the May / June accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented.

Motion carried.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander: Ex. Director Berns, in Commissioner Goodlander’s stead, had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) had no report to share.

D. Communications – Commissioner Dave Patzer Ex. Director Berns, in Commissioner Patzer’s stead, had no report to share.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Steve Widmyer Commissioner Widmyer shared that recent statistics show that from March 2015 to March 2016, Idaho was the top state in the nation for job growth.

Idaho is looking good on the job front, although a substantial portion of the job growth is construction related.

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7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Resolution 16-07: Approval of Second Amendment to Note Purchase and Security Agreement between ignite cda and Washington Trust Bank dated September 27, 2011 Recusal: Commissioner Davis recused himself from consideration of the second amendment to the note purchase and security agreement between ignite cda and Washington Trust Bank to avoid any potential conflict of interest because he and his law firm represent Washington Trust Bank on matters unrelated to the subject matter of the note purchase agreement.

Ex. Director Berns read the title of Resolution 16-07 and asked if board members had any questions re. the resolution.

Mrs. Quade shared that the board can approve Resolution 16-07 today, and if Washington Trust Bank desires additional / different changes to the bond note, then those changes can be made and a revised resolution will be brought back to the board for their review.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Druffel, to approve Resolution 16-07 as summarized below:

A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of the Coeur d’Alene Urban Renewal Agency d/b/a ignite cda, authorizing the amendment of the Note Purchase and Security Agreement related to its Revenue Allocation Note, Series 2011 (Lake District Redevelopment Project), issued in the principal amount of up to $16,700,000; and authorizing the Chair, Vice Chair and Executive Director to take appropriate action and providing an effective date.

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Druffel Yes Patzer Absent Goodlander Absent

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2016, 2017 and 2018. Additional background on this issue is captured in the May 18, 2016 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Ex. Director Berns provided background on this agenda item.  Commissioner Davis shared that he is struggling with ignite cda’s future role in supporting this initiative. CDA 2030 has a great plan in place, and there are areas in the CDA 2030 initiative that ignite cda has supported, but what should the agency’s role be in the future?  Commissioner Druffel asked Commissioner Widmyer as to the funding support level of the City for the CDA 2030 initiative.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that the City is currently supporting the CDA 2030 effort at $45,000 for this fiscal year, and is considering that same level of funding for the next fiscal year.  Commissioner Widmyer asked if ignite cda can commit to funding an initiative over multiple years?  Mrs. Quade shared that yes, ignite cda could enter into a multi-year contractual arrangement if the board so desired.  Commissioner Armon agreed with Commissioner Davis’ comment as to what the role of the agency should be in the future re. CDA 2030. CDA 2030 is doing a fine job, but how does ignite cda fit into the picture?  Commissioner Metts shared that she sees the value to the community of the CDA 2030 initiative, and feels it is a very important strategic initiative for the community.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that he supports a CDA 2030 funding request for fiscal year 2016 of $25,000 and suggested that additional funding for CDA 2030 be evaluated in the fiscal year 2017 budget process.  Commissioner Druffel shared that he agrees with Commissioner Metts and sees the community value of CDA 2030; it is an unbiased planning effort led by community members with demonstrated key success stories.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to approve $25,000 for fiscal year 2016, directing Ex. Director Berns and legal counsel Quade to negotiate the necessary contract with the CDA 2030 organization for fiscal year 2016.

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Mullan Road (Four Corner) Project Update Background: The ignite cda board has approved partnership funding in the amount of $1.6 million for this project initiative. Please refer to the ignite cda board meetings minutes from November 18, 2015 for background on this initiative.

Ex. Director Berns shared that Cameron-Reilly commenced construction on the Mullan Road project on March 28th, and the project is moving forward on schedule. Plans are to complete the project in July.

Collaborative Education Facility Initiative Update Background: more information can be found re. this initiative by viewing the December 16, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Ex. Director Berns had no update to share re. this initiative.

8. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Hoskins asked for an update on the proposed Kootenai County surface parking lot adjacent to the Memorial Field area along Northwest Boulevard.  Ex. Director Berns and Commissioner Widmyer shared that a City/County sanctioned design effort is underway for the proposed parking area, with a funding decision expected in July.

9. PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was provided.

10. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to adjourn. Motion carried.

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SPECIAL CALL BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY

JUNE 8, 2016

12:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CDA MINES CONFERENCE ROOM MEETING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Davis called the ignite cda Special Call Board meeting to order at 12:15. ignite cda board members present: Armon, Davis, Jordan, Hoskins, Patzer, Metts, Widmyer, Goodlander. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. CITY OF CDA DE-ANNEXATION INITIATIVE PERTAINING TO IGNITE CDA URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICTS – Jim Hammond, City of CDA Administrator Mr. Hammond shared that the City’s de-annexation initiatives pertaining to the ignite cda Lake and River Districts are moving forward, and shared the following updates:  The City has agreed to follow a more conservative approach to the deannexation process as suggested by ignite cda legal counsel, making sure all stakeholders are contacted within required time periods, and that all documents are published / shared accordingly.  De-annexation maps for both the Lake and River Districts have been sent to the Idaho State Tax Commission for review.  Thirty-day de-annexation public notices for both the Lake and River Districts will be published in the CDA Press the weekend of June 11-12.  The City will process the Lake and River District de-annexation initiatives through the City’s Planning & Zoning Commission on July 12.  The City will hold a special call City Council meeting on July 13 to consider de-annexation ordinances for the Lake and River Districts.  Commissioner Davis shared that he appreciates the City’s agreement to take the more conservative approach to the de-annexation initiatives because this is the first urban renewal de-annexation process in the state. Lenders, bond counsel, urban renewal agencies and cities are watching the City and ignite cda very closely, so it is critical that the de-annexation process is completed correctly.

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 Commissioner Goodlander shared that she appreciates the City agreeing to place more of the de-annexation financial burden on ignite cda’s River District vs. the Lake District.

3. RESOLUTION 16-05: CITY OF COEUR D’ALENE’S PROPOSED PLAN AMENDMENT TO DEANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY PARCELS LOCATED WITHIN THE LAKE DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA. Recusal: Commissioner Davis recused himself from consideration of the Lake District deannexation proposal to avoid any potential conflict of interest because he and his law firm represent Washington Trust Bank on matters unrelated to the subject matter of the current proposal to amend the Lake District plan.

Chairman Davis expressing his recusal, turned the meeting over to Vice-Chair Patzer.

Commissioner Patzer asked Ex. Director Berns to read the title of Resolution 16-05 and asked if board members had any questions re. the resolution.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Goodlander, to approve Resolution 16-05 as summarized below: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COEUR D’ALENE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY DOING BUSINESS AS IGNITE CDA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF AND ACCEPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MIDTOWN-NORTHWEST BOULEVARD DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA WHICH FIRST AMENDMENT SEEKS TO DEANNEX CERTAIN PARCELS FROM THE EXISTING LAKE DISTRICT PROJECT AREA; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; PROVIDING FOR THE RESOLUTION TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Discussion: Commissioner Armon asked if Washington Trust Bank has provided their consent to the proposed Lake District de-annexation given that the reduced financial cash flows to the Lake District will impact the bank’s Lake District Bond collateral?  Ex. Director Berns shared that Washington Trust Bank has not consented to the reduction of pledged collateral for the Lake District Bond; the bank is still in their review process. The bank’s consent is not needed at this time for the board to consider this resolution.

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Druffel Absent Patzer Yes Goodlander Yes

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4. RESOLUTION 16-06: CITY OF COEUR D’ALENE’S PROPOSED PLAN AMENDMENT TO DEANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY PARCELS LOCATED WITHIN THE RIVER DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AREA. Vice-Chair Patzer turned the meeting back over to Chairman Davis. Commissioner Davis asked Ex. Director Berns to read the title of Resolution 16-06 and asked if board members had any questions re. the resolution.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Goodlander, to approve Resolution 16-06 as summarized below: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COEUR D’ALENE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY DOING BUSINESS AS IGNITE CDA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF ACCEPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE RIVER DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WHICH FIRST AMENDMENT SEEKS TO DEANNEX CERTAIN PARCELS FROM THE EXISTING RIVER DISTRICT PROJECT AREA; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; PROVIDING FOR THE RESOLUTION TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Roll Call: Armon Widmyer Jordan

Yes Yes Yes

Davis Metts Hoskins

Yes Yes Yes

Druffel Absent Patzer Yes Goodlander Yes

Motion carried.

Mr. Hammond thanked the ignite cda board for their support on this initiative, and for being very successful in creating such a large increment amounts in both urban renewal districts, thus allowing the City to share in some of the financial benefits of urban renewal prior to the sunset terms of both districts.

5. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Hoskins, seconded by Commissioner Patzer, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda Board meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

JULY 20, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Davis called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Davis, Jordan, Armon, Widmyer, Goodlander, Metts, Patzer. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

June 15, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to approve the June 15, 2016 board meeting minutes. Motion carried.

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PRESENTATION: CDA ARTS COMMISSION – Sam Taylor, City of CDA Deputy Administrator Sam Taylor, City of CDA Deputy Administrator, shared an update with the board re. the City’s Arts Commission and their support of public art in the community. Mr. Taylor thanked the ignite cda board on behalf of the city and Arts Commission for their generous funding support of public art within the two ignite cda redevelopment districts. Mr. Taylor discussed the following accomplishment list, which includes several ignite cda supported art initiatives in both the Lake and River districts.

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 Commissioner Armon asked if any landscaping is planned around the Chief Morris Antelope sculpture? In his opinion, some landscaping is needed.  Mr. Taylor shared that he is not aware of any planned landscaping effort at this time.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that he agrees with Commissioner Armon that some landscaping is needed for the area and will visit with city staff on the matter.  Commissioner Patzer asked what type of public art efforts are planned for the ignite cda River District?  Mr. Taylor shared that there are two “call for artists” requests currently out for art efforts in the River District. One call is for a public art piece to be located near Riverstone Park. The other call is for a mural to be placed along the Riverstone section of the Prairie Trail. The mural will be located under the Seltice Way overpass.  Commissioner Davis asked if there is any lighting in the Seltice Way overpass area where the mural will be placed?  Mr. Taylor shared that he believes there is not an existing lighting source underneath the overpass.

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 Commissioner Davis asked if the city is having any problems with people defacing public art works in the more remote areas of the community?  Mr. Taylor shared that he has not seen, or been informed of, any major issues re. defacing of public art.

6. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Armon Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Commissioner Armon reviewed and discussed the June Lake and River District financial statements, and the June / July account payables sheet, with the board.

Motion by Commissioner Patzer, seconded by Commissioner Goodlander, to approve the June financial statements and the June / July accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented.

Discussion:  Commissioner Widmyer asked why the semi-annual Washington Trust Bond (WTB) payment amount has been reduced from $1,040,000 to $975,033?  Ex. Director Berns and Mrs. Quade shared that WTB reamortized the payment schedule to reflect the fact that the original note amount of $16.7 million was not drawn by the agency.  Commissioner Patzer asked Ex. Director Berns to share a summary of the process used to verify and validate the contractor invoices received for the Mullan Road project.

Motion carried.

Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) Draft Budget: Discussion & Publication Approval Executive Director Berns led the Board through an overview discussion of the draft FY17 budgets for the Lake & River Districts (summary table below), highlighting key budget elements. The draft district budgets have been reviewed in detail by the Finance Committee.

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September 1st of each year. Therefore, the ignite cda board needs to review draft budgets at the July Board meeting, and authorize publication of the draft budgets prior to the August Board meeting where a public hearing is held on the proposed budgets.

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River District – key budget item comments  Estimated beginning fund balance (10/1/16) (line 1): $6,555,289  Total Revenues (line 8): $1,209,098  Total Expenses (line 33): $2,672,496  Estimated ending fund balance (9/30/17) (line 35): $5,091,891 Revenues  Estimated Tax Increment (line 4): $1,204,418. Panhandle Area Council’s (PAC) fiscal year 2017 estimated property tax revenue value was used that emanated from the PAC River District de-annexation analysis.

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Professional Services (line 14): $54,930. Costs on this budget line item include:  External contract accounting services  Legal services (Hawley-Troxell, Elam & Burke)  FY2016 Audit expense  Other professional services  Government relations Public Art (line 23): $24,088. Transfer to City’s Public Arts Commission remains at 2% of increment revenue realized.

Planning (line 28): $25,000. Budget value pertains to possible district expansion into the existing Atlas mill site area.

Agency Funded Programs: Seltice Way Project (line 29): $1.75M  $1.75M in FY17 budget for Seltice Way project based on current board commitment of $3.5M, assuming half of the commitment will be spent in FY17, and half in FY18.  The latest project cost estimate for ignite cda expenditures for the Seltice Way project is $4.56M; the board will need to decide how much, if any, of these additional funds get committed to the project, including how much to spend in FY17.

Special Project Reserve (line 32): $250K (special project possibilities: improvements to Johnson Park in Mill River; building a ped/bike trail on the old BNSF r-o-w that runs through Mill River).

Lake District – key budget item comments  Estimated beginning fund balance (10/1/16) (line 1): $4,842,359  Total Revenues (line 8): $4,078,707  Total Expenses (line 33): $4,437,774  Estimated ending fund balance (9/30/17) (line 35): $4,483,293

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Revenues  Estimated Tax Increment (line 4): $3,946,536. Panhandle Area Council’s (PAC) fiscal year 2017 estimated property tax revenue value was used that emanated from the PAC Lake District de-annexation analysis.  Ignite cda properties (line 5): $127,611. All leasable properties budgeted for 12 months of lease income, excluding 308 CDA Avenue and 213 4th Street; these two properties are proposed for demolition in FY17.

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Professional Services (line 14): $59,130. Costs on this budget line item include:  External contract accounting services  Legal services (Hawley-Troxell, Elam & Burke)  FY2016 Audit expense  Other professional services (including property appraisal)  Government relations Property Management (line 20): $87,866. Included in this line item are funds for potential demolition of 213 4th & 308 CDA Avenue: $9,000 for each property parcel.  Property Taxes: $25K included in this budget line item for property taxes to be paid per the Assessor’s recent decision to change the tax exempt status of ignite cda lease income properties from tax-exempt to taxable.

Public Art (line 23): $78,931. Transfer to City’s Public Arts Commission remains at 2% of increment revenue realized.

Debt: Interest (line 25): $287,733. Value includes $271,341 interest payment on WTB bond.

Debt: Capital (line 26): $1,749,990. Value includes $1,678,725 principal payment on WTB bond.

Planning (line 28): $75,000. Value includes design funds for the proposed 4th and CDA Avenue parking facility ($0 capital funds are included in the FY17 budget for parking facility construction).

Agency Funded Programs (line 29): $1,366,250  Misc. Projects: $60K  CDA 2030 Contract: $25K  Downtown Association Event Contract: $31,250  North Idaho Collaborative Education Facility (NICE): $1.25M (1/2 of $2.5M total commitment).

Special Project Reserve (line 32): $500K in budget.

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Board discussion of the draft FY17 budget ensued. Budget topics discussed: Washington Trust Bank Lake District Bond: per the 2011 bond document, the interest rate on the bond resets September 30, 2016 via a formula that sets an interest rate that is believed to be a rate that is above today’s market rate. There is no pre-payment penalty associated with the bond, so the board felt it would be prudent to seek current market financing proposals. Ex. Director Berns to pursue.

Government Relations Expense: discussion involved the need for this proposed $23K expense given the ongoing efforts of the Redevelopment Association of Idaho (RAI) and the Association of Cities (AIC) re. working with legislators on urban renewal issues. The proposed expense remains in the draft FY17 budget; discussion as to how to tactically utilize these funds for this upcoming legislative session to continue.

CDA 2030 Funding: discussion included the need expressed by board members for more justification as to why ignite cda should be a funding partner in the amount of $25K in FY17 for the CDA 2030 initiative.

Funding at $25K for the CDA 2030 initiative was left in the FY17 draft budget, with the intent to receive further justification from CDA 2030 before any funds are actually committed during the 2017 fiscal year.

Seltice Way Roadway Project: the board discussed the agency’s funding commitment for this initiative in depth, with the assistance of Matt Gillis from Welch-Comer Engineers. The decision was made to leave the funding for this project at $1.75 million for FY17.

Agency Owned Properties:  The board discussed the need to expedite the planning and ultimate use decisions involving the agency owned properties located on N. Park Drive and on Young Avenue.  The board also acknowledged the need to evaluate the potential divestiture of agency owned property that might not be needed for Lake District strategic initiatives. Discussion involved the formation of an ad hoc committee to address this issue.

Four Corner Master Plan: although no funds are specifically budgeted for additional project elements of the Master Plan in FY17, the board discussed the need to keep this funding opportunity on the agency’s radar in an effort to not miss a community value adding opportunity.

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Downtown Parking Facility: the board discussed the issue of whether to keep the proposed parking facility to be located on 4th and CDA Avenue simple in nature as a single use parking facility, or to evaluate the possibility of combining another use (e.g. residential) with the facility.

Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Patzer, to authorize the ignite cda Executive Director to publish the proposed FY17 draft ignite cda budget as presented in the CDA Press prior to the August 17, 2016 budget public hearing date.

Discussion:  Commissioner Armon made an amended motion, seconded by Commissioner Patzer, to add another $500,000 to the Lake District’s special project reserve budget line item in order to address potential partnership opportunities that may arise during FY17 (e.g. a new Four Corner Master Plan project element).

Discussion:  Commissioner Patzer commented that instead of adding the $500,000 as proposed to the Lake District budget, he would prefer to potentially amend the Lake District FY17 budget to address any proposed new partnership funding opportunities that materialize.  Commissioner Armon withdrew his amended motion.

Motion carried.

Q3 FY16 Financial Overview Packet Executive Director Berns shared the Fiscal Year 2016 third quarter (FY16 Q3) report with the Board.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander: Commissioner Goodlander had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) shared the following update: The Parking Committee met recently with Dick Stauffer (Miller-Stauffer Architects) to discuss possible updated parking facility design scenarios for the 4th and CDA Avenue block given the recent completion of the updated downtown parking study which identified a downtown parking deficiency in the central downtown core of 221 parking spaces. A suggestion was made Meeting Minutes

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that to better analyze the site’s potential for supporting a parking facility, that some preliminary base topography and utility research work be performed at an approximate cost of $3,900. Ex. Director Berns will pursue this engagement with Miller-Stauffer.

D. Communications – Commissioner Dave Patzer Commissioner Patzer had no report to share.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Steve Widmyer Commissioner Widmyer shared that Dr. Charles Buck (University of Idaho) communicated that Fatbeam is planning to spend $3.2 million to upgrade broadband access to the region, including CDA and Post Falls, which will directly benefit the University’s new cyber security student programing in northern Idaho.

7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Mullan Road (Four Corner) Project Update Background: The ignite cda board has approved partnership funding in the amount of $1.6 million for this project initiative. Please refer to the ignite cda board meetings minutes from November 18, 2015 for background on this initiative.

Ex. Director Berns shared that Cameron-Reilly commenced construction on the Mullan Road project on March 28th, and the project is moving forward on schedule. The contractor is still on target to complete the project by Tuesday, July 26th, 2016. Project punch list items received from the applicable city departments have been shared with the contractor.

North Idaho Collaborative Education Facility (NICE) Initiative Update Background: more information can be found re. this initiative by viewing the December 16, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Ex. Director Berns shared that pre-planning meetings were held this spring in CDA to develop a cohesive project scope in order for the Division of Public Works to move forward with the consultant (H2A Architects and Integrus Architecture) scope of services contracts. The vision is to have the facility provide “front facing” customer services to students from all three institutions (UI, NIC, LCSC) at one location, including enrollment services, transfer and advising services, financial services, classrooms and common space. Student services and support spaces are a top priority for the institutions.

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FY16 Board Goals: Q3 Update Executive Director Berns shared an overview of the third quarter (Q3) status of the board’s Fiscal Year 2016 tactical goals.

8. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Widmyer shared that the Rathdrum McDonald’s recently hosted a fundraising event for the proposed K27 memorial to be located in McEuen Park.

Law enforcement personnel from around the region attended the event. The event raised $3,000 which was donated to the K27 memorial initiative.

9. PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was provided.

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1) Subsection C: to conduct deliberations to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to convene an Executive Session, as provided by Idaho Code Section 672345(1) Subsection C: to conduct deliberations concerning acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Roll Call: Goodlander Yes Metts Yes Armon Yes

Widmyer Patzer Davis

Yes Yes Yes

Druffel Jordan Hoskins

Absent Yes Absent

Motion carried.

The ignite cda board entered into Executive Session at 5:26 p.m. Those present were the ignite cda Board of Commissioners, Ex. Director Berns and legal counsel Quade. Deliberations were conducted regarding acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. No action was taken in Executive Session and the ignite cda board returned to regular session at 6:09 p.m.

11. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda board meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

AUGUST 17, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Davis called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Davis, Jordan, Armon, Widmyer, Goodlander, Metts, Patzer, Hoskins, Druffel. ignite cda staff present: Berns Amendment to Agenda: Chairman Davis shared that it has been brought to the agency’s attention that during the 2015 session, the legislature re-codified the statutory sections related to open meetings, public records and public official ethics. The open meeting statutes are now codified in Chapter 2, Title 74. The specific sections for executive session are now located in 74-206. The evaluation of employees is 74-206(1)(b) and to acquire property is 74-206(1)(c).

Motion by Commissioner Patzer, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to modify the board meeting agenda to reflect the recodified executive session statutes as follows: EXECUTIVE SESSION – Idaho Code Section 74-206 Subsection (1)(b): to consider the evaluation of the ignite cda executive director.

Subsection (1)(c): to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Motion carried.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following the pledge of allegiance, Chairman Davis shared with the audience that Commissioner Patzer is retiring from the ignite cda board effective at the close of the board meeting.

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Chairman Davis, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, expressed deep gratitude for all of the time and effort put forward by Commissioner Patzer over the past 20 years. Chairman Davis presented Commissioner Patzer with a plaque commemorating his valued service to the community by serving as a commissioner on the ignite cda board.

Commissioner Patzer has also recently retired from the City of CDA Parks and Recreation Commission. Bill Greenwood, City of CDA Parks and Recreation Director, on behalf of the City’s Parks & Recreation Commission, presented Commissioner Patzer with a plaque thanking him for his time and dedication serving the city on the Parks & Recreation Commission.

Commissioner Patzer shared his thanks to both the city and ignite cda for their remarks, and encouraged the public to stay engaged in the affairs and initiatives of both the city and ignite cda because involvement of the community in the public realm is key to the success of public entities.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

July 20, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Hoskins, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to approve the July 20, 2016 board meeting minutes.

Motion carried.

5. Ignite cda FISCAL YEAR 2017 (FY17) BUDGET HEARING

Resolution 16-08: Adoption of ignite cda Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Chairman Davis called the FY2017 budget public hearing to order at 4:09 p.m.

Executive Director Berns led the Board through an overview discussion of the draft FY17 budgets for the Lake & River Districts (summary table below – please refer to the July 2016 board meeting minutes for further detail re. the budgets). These draft budgets have been reviewed in detail by the Finance Committee. Ex. Director Berns also shared that under Idaho urban renewal law, urban renewal agencies are required to prepare and finalize budgets prior to September 1st of each year. Therefore, the ignite cda Board needs to review draft budgets at the July Board meeting, and authorize publication of the draft budgets prior to the August Board meeting where a public hearing is held on the proposed budgets.

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Ignite CDA FY2017 Budget Summary - DRAFT

Lake District $ 4,842,359

River District $ 6,555,289

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Total 11,397,648

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Estimated Tax Increment Property Rental Receipts Int. & Misc. Funds

$ 3,946,536 $ 127,611 $ 4,560

$ 1,204,418 $ $ 4,680

$ $ $

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Capital Acquisition Financing

$ $ 4,078,707

$ $ 1,209,098

$ $

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Administration Office Expenses Travel Professional Services Notices Communications Insurance Meetings Utilities Property Management Organization Dues Miscellaneous Public Art Capital Acquisition Expense Debt: Interest (non-OPA,IRA) Debt: Principal (non-OPA,IRA) Parking Initiatives Planning Agency Funded Programs Partnership Agreements (OPAs, IRAs) Midtown Place Making

$ 99,453 $ 4,630 $ 3,250 $ 59,130 $ 2,000 $ 2,500 $ 2,699 $ 2,550 $ 12,420 $ 87,866 $ 3,913 $ 500 $ 78,931 $ $ 287,733 $ 1,749,990 $ 10,000 $ 75,000 $ 1,366,250 $ 83,240 $ 5,000

$ 99,453 $ 4,630 $ 3,250 $ 54,930 $ 1,000 $ 2,500 $ 2,699 $ 2,550 $ $ $ 3,913 $ 500 $ 24,088 $ $ $ $ $ 25,000 $ 1,750,000 $ 447,264 $ -

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

198,905 9,260 6,500 114,060 3,000 5,000 5,397 5,100 12,420 87,866 7,825 1,000 103,019 287,733 1,749,990 10,000 100,000 3,116,250 530,504 5,000

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Special Project Reserve

$ 500,000 $ 4,437,054

$ 250,000 $ 2,671,776

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750,000 7,108,829

$ 4,484,013

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One change from the draft budget presented in July: Administration Expense: $1,440 decrease in line item. Decrease in employer related administration costs due to updated social security formula.

Following the Ex. Director’s overview, board members discussed the budget components, asking clarifying questions re. certain components of the budget.

Commissioner Widmyer shared a graphic highlighting FY17 proposed budget expense line items that he felt could be decreased. Commissioner Widmyer shared that he has benchmarked several other urban renewal agencies in the state (Twin Falls, Post Falls, Nampa) to help develop his proposed expense spending decreases in the following areas that total approximately $63,000 of the proposed $7.1 million expense budget: dues/subscriptions, meeting costs, audit, professional services (primarily government relations and legal counsel costs), administration, travel and communications.

Chairman Davis asked if there was any public comment re. the proposed FY17 budget. No public comment was provided.

Chairman Davis closed the FY2017 budget public hearing at 4:30 p.m.

Resolution 16-08: Adoption of the ignite cda Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Druffel, to approve Resolution 16-08 adopting the ignite cda FY2017 Budget as proposed.

Discussion: Commissioner Armon shared that the proposed budget is the high water mark re. proposed expenditures, and that the board does not have to spend budgeted funds unless so warranted. The board will be very diligent in reviewing expenditures prior to approval.

Commissioner Davis shared that close scrutiny of expenses is always a good exercise, but he shared that any reduction in governmental relations and legal counsel spending should be carefully considered before making a decision.

Commissioner Patzer agreed that conversations re. expenditures are always a good exercise. He would be interested in more fully understanding the comparison between ignite cda and the other benchmarked urban renewal agencies to make sure that there is an apple to apple comparison.

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Druffel Patzer Armon

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Motion carried.

Following approval of the resolution, Commissioner Widmyer shared that he would like to see the budget setting / budget review process altered in the future to have more in depth conversations re. budget line items.

Commissioner Davis proposed that the board hold a budget workshop to continue the conversation and to address process.

Motion by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Goodlander, to schedule a special call budget workshop within the next sixty days. Motion carried.

6. MIDTOWN DISCUSSION – Gerald Hunter, President, Idaho Housing & Finance Association (IHFA) Gerald Hunter, President of IHFA, visited with the board re. potential next steps in Midtown. As background, the IHFA and The Housing Company (THC) were invited to CDA by ignite cda back in 2007 to see if they would be willing to partner on a possible mix-use affordable housing project in Midtown.

IHFA/THC showed interest and partnered with ignite cda to assemble a property footprint beginning on the west side of 4th Street at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue extending up to the public parking lots now owned by ignite cda (see graphic below). IHFA/THC currently own the real property assets located on the corner of 4th and Roosevelt, and have a vested financial interest in the Paris Flea Market building located at 823 4th Street.

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Recently, ignite cda and IHFA/THC have been approached by the leadership of The Modern Theater to potentially partner on a proposed theater building on the property footprint owned by the two entities. Following are key points discussed during Mr. Hunter’s visit with the board:  Mr. Hunter shared that the ignite cda - IHFA/THC partnership formed in 2007 has been very successful in assembling a valuable developable footprint in Midtown.  IHFA/THC no longer plan to develop an affordable housing project in Midtown in partnership with ignite cda on the property footprint owned by both entities on 4th street in Midtown.  IHFA/THC in partnership with ignite cda (if ignite cda board approved) will consider the Midtown Modern Theater proposal under the following conditions: o The Modern Theater Team needs to develop a definitive fund raising capital plan and timeframe for their Midtown initiative, including periodic fundraising goal dates (i.e. “x” amount of funds raised by certain periodic dates). o The Modern Theater Team needs to include acquisition of real property assets in their fund raising plans. IHFA/THC will need to realize fair market sale proceeds for any land and building assets contributed to the proposed theater project footprint (land trades could also be a possibility depending on asset values). Ignite cda Meeting Minutes

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might also require some level of compensation for land assets contributed to the project.

Given the above, IHFA/THC are willing to postpone any further action on their Midtown ownership for a period of time (time period to be determined based upon the Modern Theater capital campaign timeframe).

IHFA/THC and ignite cda need to work out a financial solution re. the 823 N. 4th Street property. The 823 N. 4th street property was purchased jointly by IHFA/THC and ignite cda for $325K under the assumption that the property would be used as part of the footprint for the affordable housing project. Ignite cda contributed $100K to the purchase price, IHFA/THC contributed $225K. The property is currently owned in fee by ignite cda. Since the property will not be used for the affordable housing project, IHFA/THC needs to reclaim their $225K investment in the property and is willing to pay ignite cda $100K with fee ownership of the property (land and building) transferring to IHFA/THC. Commissioner Davis suggested that development of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) document be considered by IHFA/THC, ignite cda and Modern Theater to capture the terms and conditions of each entities’ participation in the theater initiative.

Timeframes: IHFA/THC would like to unwind the ownership issues involving the 823 4th street property first (in the short term), then set a timeframe for working with the Modern Theater initiative. Mr. Hunter would like to see some upfront activity on the Modern Theater’s part to set the stage with some potential investors, this typically occurs within six months to one year for these types of capital campaigns.

IHFA/THC is still interested in partnering on a workforce housing project in CDA, and look forward to working with the City and ignite cda on possibilities.

Commissioner Davis, on behalf of the board, thanked Mr. Hunter for making the trip to CDA to visit with the board on Midtown opportunities.

7. PRESENTATION: “THE LAKE APARTMENTS” PROJECT – Jeremy Voeller Jeremy Voeller, Project Manager for the Montana based CDA Mullan Partners LLC development team, shared with the board an overview of the Lake Apartments project proposed for the corner of 8th and Mullan across the street from the CDA Public Library. The proposed project includes the construction of 47(+/-) Class A apartments on the site, ranging in size from 490 sq.ft. efficiency units up to 1,500 sq.ft. 3 bedroom units. Following are excerpts from his presentation: Meeting Minutes

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Mr. Voeller shared that the estimated increased (incremental) taxable value of the proposed project when fully assessed would be $9,881,255 which would yield an estimated annual tax increment revenue stream to ignite cda of $134,020. Reimbursement to the developer at the requested ignite cda funding level of $568,750 would take approximately 4.2 years depending upon how quickly the project is assessed.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that he thinks this is a great project, and asked if any variances will be needed from the city?  Mr. Voeller shared that no variances, or special use permits are needed for the project to proceed.  Commissioner Davis shared that if the board agrees to work with the development team on this project, the agency’s Improvement Reimbursement Agreement (IRA) financing model would be used. The IRA model reimburses the developer over time solely from property taxes generated by the project itself. So given that the Lake District term expires in 2021, and the project would not be fully assessed until most likely 2018, and the funding request of ignite cda as requested would take 4.2 years to be realized, Commissioner Davis is concerned that there is insufficient time for the developer’s funding request to work.  Mr. Voeller understands the concern, and the hope is that the project can be built in phases to get some of the property on the tax rolls sooner vs. later through occupancy taxes and phased assessed valuations.  Commissioner Widmyer asked for an estimate on project build out time?  Mr. Voeller shared that the plan would be to start the first building in 2017, with total build out in 18 months.  Commissioner Davis shared that he agrees that this is a great project for the neighborhood, and will rehabilitate and existing blighted area within the downtown, and will increase the number of folks living in the downtown.

Commissioner Davis thanked Mr. Voeller for his presentation to the ignite cda board. The board will take the partnership funding request under advisement.

8. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Armon Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables

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Commissioner Armon reviewed and discussed the July Lake and River District financial statements, and the July / August account payables sheet, with the board.

Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to approve the July financial statements and the July / August accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented. Motion carried.

Ignite cda Fiscal Year 2016 Audit Proposals Ex. Director Berns shared that he contacted three local auditing firms to sense their interest in performing the ignite cda fiscal year (FY16) audit scheduled for this coming fall. All three firms contacted were interested in performing the FY16 audit. Following are the firms contacted and their proposed FY16 audit fee:  Magnuson & McHugh (M&M: ignite cda’s current audit firm): $10,000  Ben Johnston CPA/PLLC: $10,500  Anderson Brothers CPAs: $15,750 All three firms have staff/principals that have been involved with past ignite cda audits. As reference, M&M was paid $12,000 for the FY15 audit. All three proposals are similar in scope; all three entities are well schooled in the public entity audit process.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, selecting Magnuson & McHugh to perform the ignite cda fiscal year 2016 financial audit. Motion carried.

Lake District Bond: Request To Banks re. Bond Refunding Background: the 2011 series Lake District Bond currently held by Washington Trust Bank has an interest rate reset scheduled for September 30th of this year. The current interest rate on the bond is 3.26%. The formula in the 2011 bond agreement calls for an interest rate reset with a rate floor of 3.75% and a rate ceiling of 5.75%. Current 2016 market conditions offer a better rate environment than envisioned in 2011, thus the energy behind seeking new rate terms via a Request for Proposals (RFP).

The 2011 series Lake District bond has no pre-payment penalty.

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Trust Bank and Mt. West Bank have expressed interest in the bond refunding opportunity.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, approving the Lake District bond RFP as drafted. Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Druffel, seconded by Commissioner Patzer, directing the Ex. Director to publish the Lake District Bond RFP in the legal section of the CDA Press, and to also pursue other potential posting venues where financial institutions monitor financing opportunities. Motion carried.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander: Commissioner Goodlander had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) had no report to share.

D. Communications – Commissioner Dave Patzer Commissioner Patzer had no report to share.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Steve Widmyer Commissioner Widmyer had no report to share.

9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Lake District Strategic Property Working Group Ex. Director Berns discussed the formation of an ignite cda board working group to evaluate the strategic use of each parcel located in the agency’s Lake District property portfolio. Commissioners comprising the working group:  Commissioner Metts  Commissioner Hoskins  Commissioner Armon  Commissioner Widmyer Commissioner Armon suggested that shortly after the strategic property working group meets, that a joint meeting be scheduled with the CDA City Council and the ignite cda board to discuss next steps re. the Lake District property portfolio, and to also discuss broader issues associated with both the Lake and River Districts.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that he will assume the task of scheduling the joint meeting as proposed.

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ICRMP Insurance Policy: Terrorism Insurance Coverage Declined Executive Director Berns shared that ignite cda, at the recommendation of ignite cda’s insurance agent, will once again decline Idaho Counties Risk Management Program’s (ICRMP) annual offer for additional terrorism insurance coverage per the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act; additional coverage for ignite cda would cost $5,000 per year. ICRMP is required to offer its policy holders this additional terrorism coverage if so desired. ICRMP carries $50 million in terrorism insurance for its clients in its standard policy which ignite cda deems appropriate coverage.

10. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Widmyer shared that on August 28th from 4:30-8:30, a benefit concert will be held in McEuen Park for the proposed K27 Memorial. Estimates are that up to 2,000 people may attend. Concert fee will be $10, with entrance fees and potential vendor contributions benefitting the Memorial initiative.

11. PUBLIC COMMENT: Darwin Parker – Banner Bank municipal finance officer located in the tri-cities.

Mr. Parker shared background on Banner Bank, stating that the bank was formed in 1890 in Walla Walla. Banner Bank is a $10 billion bank and has worked in Idaho for decades. Mr. Parker has worked with northern Idaho urban renewal agencies (Dover URA, Bonners Ferry URA) on municipal financing efforts and has worked with the Hawley Troxell law firm. Banner Bank recently merged with American West Bank growing their presence in the state. Banner Bank is very interested in the Lake District Bond refunding RFP.  Commissioner Armon asked would Banner Bank be able to finance the $8.7 million refunding of the Lake District Bond in house, or would the bank need to partner with other institutions?  Mr. Parker shared that the bank would keep the bond financing in house; the bank has sufficient capacity internally to accommodate this size of debt obligation.

Amy Lyons – expressed concerns about ignite cda budget expenses. Mrs. Lyons does not support the agency spending funds for government relations work, and also expressed concerns with the amount of money spent on legal counsel. Mrs. Lyons expressed concerns about the agency sponsoring ULI programs – she does not see the value to the community. She encouraged the board to look closely at agency expenses.

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12. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Idaho Code Section 74-206 Subsection (1)(b): to consider the evaluation of the ignite cda executive director.

Subsection (1)(c): to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Goodlander, to convene an Executive Session, as provided by Idaho Code Section 74-206: Subsection (1)(b): to consider the evaluation of the ignite cda executive director.

Subsection (1)(c): to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Roll Call: Goodlander Yes Metts Yes Armon Yes

Widmyer Patzer Davis

Yes Yes Yes

Druffel Jordan Hoskins

Yes Yes Yes

Motion carried.

The ignite cda board entered into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. Those present were the ignite cda Board of Commissioners and Ex. Director Berns.

Deliberations were conducted regarding the evaluation of the Ex. Director and acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. No action was taken in Executive Session and the ignite cda board returned to regular session at 6:31p.m.

13. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Patzer, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda board meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Davis called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Davis, Jordan, Armon, Widmyer, Metts. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  

August 17, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes September 14, 2016 Special Call Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Metts, to approve the August 17, 2016 board meeting minutes.

Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to approve the September 14, 2016 special call board meeting minutes. Motion carried.

5. PRESENTATION: SELTICE WAY REVITALIZATION

Matt Gillis (Welch-Comer Engineers) and Sam Taylor (City of CDA Deputy Administrator) visited with the board and shared an update summary pertaining to the Seltice Way roadway project. The ignite cda board has committed $3.5 million to this project over the next two fiscal years (fiscal years 2017 & 2018).

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current commitment by $1 million, with a new project total cost estimated at $4.5 million (see graphic below). Mr. Taylor shared that the project stakeholders will work hard to reduce project costs and to also look for additional funding sources to offset the extra $1 million in project cost. The increased funding level will move this proposed project from a “rehabilitation” project to a “revitalization” project. Ignite cda may be asked to help fund a portion of the extra $1 million cost.

Mr. Gillis introduced the concept of a two lane roundabout at the Atlas / Seltice intersection (see graphic below). This concept has strong support from the design team due to its reduced cost (estimated to cost $100,000 less than a signalized intersection) and overall traffic efficiency.

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Mr. Taylor shared that there is a second public meeting for the Seltice Way project scheduled for September 28th at 5:30 p.m. at the Frontier Ice Arena located on Seltice Way. Items to be discussed at the public meeting will include the updated project design, the proposed project schedule (see below), and the initial concept of the “River 47” project proposed for the eastern portion of the old Atlas mill site bordering the south side of Seltice Way just west of Riverstone.

6. PRESENTATION: CITY OF CDA PUBLIC ART PROGRAM

Sam Taylor (City of CDA Deputy Administrator) shared a City of CDA Arts Commission program update with the board, highlighting the Arts Commission plans for utilizing ignite cda funding dollars for public art projects located in the Lake and River districts. Each September, the board makes a decision to transfer accrued art funds from each district (accrued funds equal 2% of increment revenues collected in each district during the fiscal year) to the Arts Commission for their use for public art projects located in the two districts. Following are the fiscal year 2016 accrued public art funds available for transfer:  Lake District: $88,725  River District: $44,106 Following are key slides excerpted from Mr. Taylor’s presentation:

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Mr. Taylor concluded his remarks to the board by sharing how important ignite cda funding is to the success of the Arts Commission’s efforts in the community, and thanked the board for their continued partnership.  Commissioner Davis asked if ignite cda’s proposed funding for the Seltice Way project will count towards the city’s one percent program?  Mr. Taylor shared that he was not sure because the one percent program is governed by city ordinance limitations. A good portion of the city’s one percent funds are generated through spending of the city’s parks capital improvement fund.  Commissioner Jordan asked if all Art Commission approved art needs to be original art?  Mr. Taylor shared that yes, the Commission’s policy calls for the purchase of original art.

7. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Armon Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Commissioner Armon reviewed and discussed the August Lake and River District financial statements, and the August / September account payables sheet, with the board.

Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Metts, to approve the August financial statements and the August / September accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented.

Discussion: Commissioner Davis suggested that ignite cda consider increasing the proposed FY16 payable to Jobs Plus from the suggested $2,000. Other board members agreed with discussing an increase, and agreed to further discuss the issue at the upcoming agency budget workshop.

Motion carried.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander: Ex. Director Berns, in Commissioner Goodlander’s stead, had no report to share.

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C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) shared that a new parking appeals process has been instituted where all parking ticket appeals will be handled by the city deputy administrator.

D. Communications – Ex. Director Berns Ex. Director Berns had no report to share.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Steve Widmyer Commissioner Widmyer shared that on September 22, Jobs Plus will be hosting a reception for the Orgill wholesale and distribution company that will be moving into the old Kimball Office facility in Post Falls. Orgill will be a great addition to northern Idaho.

8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT “The Lake Apartments” Project: Partnership Funding Request Background: at the August 17, 2016 board meeting, Jeremy Voeller, project manager for the Montana based CDA Mullan Partners LLC development team, shared with the board an overview of the Lake Apartments project proposed for the corner of 8th and Mullan across the street from the CDA Public Library. The proposed project includes the construction of 47(+/-) Class A apartments on the site, ranging in size from 490 sq.ft. efficiency units up to 1,500 sq.ft. 3 bedroom units. Following are excerpts from his August presentation. Please refer to the meeting minutes from the August 17, 2016 ignite cda board meeting for further background on this issue.

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Ex. Director Berns shared with the board a summary of the funding request submitted to the ignite cda board from The Lake Apartments project team.  Commissioner Metts asked for the construction cost of the project.  Jeremy Voeller, project manager for The Lake Apartments, shared that the construction cost is just over $10 million.  Commissioner Armon asked if the 4” fire suppression tap line will be located in the public right of way?  Mr. Voeller shared that the 4” line will tap into a city water line located in the public right of way underneath Mullan Avenue. The location of the fire suppression stand pipe will be determined at a later date by the fire department. The project’s stand pipe can be used by the fire department for other fire suppression efforts in the area if needed.

Via the following motion the ignite cda board approved the development of an Improvement Reimbursement Agreement (IRA) document for the requested $568,750 of ignite cda partnership funding. The IRA document will contain reimbursement parameters and list the board agreed upon public improvements (listed above), and state that the developer agrees to construct all of the agreed upon public improvements, and that ignite cda will reimburse the developer for these approved public improvements over time solely from property taxes generated by their project. This IRA will end in 2021 when the Lake District closes. If by 2021 the project does not generate sufficient funds to reimburse the developer for the costs they paid for the public improvements, then the developer will not be reimbursed for these improvements from any other entity. There is no risk to the public with an IRA, all of the risk is on the developer to get the project built and on the tax rolls to generate property taxes that will fund the reimbursement.

Additionally, a third party consultant will be hired prior to consummation of the IRA to assure that the agreed upon public improvements were actually constructed, and will also verify the costs paid for the public improvements.

Ignite cda will only reimburse the developer for actual / verified costs paid associated with the public improvements.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, directing the Ex. Director to prepare an Improvement Reimbursement Agreement (IRA) for the requested public improvement amount of $568,750 with final IRA reimbursement parameters to be established at a later date prior to board approval, also directing the Ex. Director to engage a third party consultant to perform a cost validation analysis of the public improvements once constructed. Additionally, Washington Trust Bank, per the Lake Meeting Minutes

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District Note, needs to consent to ignite cda entering into a new IRA agreement in the Lake District. Motion carried.

Lake District Strategic Property Working Group Ex. Director Berns shared that the ad hoc working group has met to discuss strategies pertaining to the Lake District property portfolio. One discussion item involved the potential demolition of both the 720 Young triplex and the 712 Young duplex buildings located south of city hall, thus beginning the efforts to get that area ready for potential redevelopment. Elements of this discussion involved the continuing challenge related to tenant issues at both locations, and the need for additional R&M (including a new roof) at the Young triplex building.

Also as part of the discussion, the working group asked Ex. Director Berns to visit with Hilary Anderson (City Planning Director) to discuss the redevelopment scenarios for both the Agency’s Young Avenue property and the Agency’s N. Park Drive property as presented to the board last fall by John Mueller and Kevin Jester (Young Avenue properties) and Dick Stauffer (N. Park Drive properties).

Ex. Director Berns met with Ms. Anderson to discuss the conceptual ideas presented to the board, and both will meet again shortly to gain the City’s input/insight as to what the City feels might be wise reuse projects for these two areas.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Metts, authorizing the Ex. Director to proceed with the demolition process for both the 720 Young Avenue and 712 Young Avenue properties, with the demolition process to include a finish grading of the demolition site. Motion carried.

Ignite cda / City Council Workshop Ex. Director Berns brought forward a recommendation that the ignite cda board schedule a workshop with city council to update council on agency initiatives.  Commissioner Davis shared that he feels some of the topics to be discussed in the workshop should include a review of how tax increment financing (TIF) works, a review of how ignite cda plans for projects as the two districts mature, and a review of projected agency revenues and planned funding commitments.  Commissioner Armon shared that he understands there is a lot of interest from council on the plans for the Lake District as the district nears its sunset in 2021.

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ďƒ˜ Commissioner Widmyer agreed with the workshop idea, and shared that the latter part of October might be a good time to schedule the workshop.

Ex. Director Berns will work with the City Clerk to schedule a workshop, targeting an end of October timeframe.

9. ELECTION OF ignite cda CHAIRMAN & VICE CHAIRMAN Motion by Commissioner Armon that Commissioner Hoskins be nominated as ignite cda Board Chairman, and that Commissioner Metts be nominated as ignite cda Vice-Chairman, for fiscal year 2017. Commissioner Widmyer seconded the motion. No other nominations were proffered, and no objections to the nomination slate were voiced. Motion carried.

Board members expressed their sincere gratitude to Commissioner Davis for his hard work and commitment over the years on behalf of ignite cda in the community.

10. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Armon read the following letter from Richard MacLennan, President of North Idaho College (NIC), pertaining to ignite cda’s commitment to the Collaborative Education Facility on the NIC campus.

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ďƒ˜ Commissioner Jordan asked if NIC is planning on increasing the scope / scale of the project?  Commissioner Armon shared that his understanding is that NIC and other project partners are discussing potential partnership opportunities with Kootenai Health.

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11. PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was provided.

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Idaho Code Section 74-206 Subsection (1)(b): to consider the evaluation of the ignite cda executive director.

Subsection (1)(c): to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to convene an Executive Session, as provided by Idaho Code Section 74-206: Subsection (1)(b): to consider the evaluation of the ignite cda executive director.

Subsection (1)(c): to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Roll Call: Goodlander Metts Armon

Absent Yes Yes

Widmyer Jordan Davis

Yes Yes Yes

Druffel Absent Hoskins Absent

Motion carried.

The ignite cda board entered into Executive Session at 5:17 p.m. Those present were the ignite cda Board of Commissioners, legal counsel Quade, Ex. Director Berns, and Dick Stauffer from Miller-Stauffer Architects.

Deliberations were conducted regarding the evaluation of the Ex. Director and acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. No action was taken in Executive Session and the ignite cda board returned to regular session at 6:11 p.m.

13. PERSONNEL ACTION RELATED TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to pay for the increased FY17 health care insurance premium costs for the Ex. Director. Motion carried.

14. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda board meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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SPECIAL CALL BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

12:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CDA MINES CONFERENCE ROOM MEETING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Davis called the ignite cda Special Call Board meeting to order at 12:00. ignite cda board members present: Armon, Davis, Jordan, Hoskins, Druffel, Metts, Widmyer. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. LAKE DISTRICT BOND – REVIEW OF REFUNDING PROPOSALS Background: The Lake District Bond (“Note”) is currently held by Washington Trust Bank. The current principal of the Note is approximately $8.7 million with a current interest rate of 3.26%. There is no pre-payment penalty associated with the Note.

The Note has an interest rate reset provision that occurs September 30, 2016 wherein the interest rate resets at a rate between 3.75% and 5.75% based on a formula contained within the Note document. Given both the pending interest rate reset provision and the no prepayment penalty provision, the ignite cda board chose to seek Note refunding proposals from interested financial institutions.

Ex. Director Berns shared a summary of the three refunding proposals submitted by the following banks:  Washington Trust Bank  Banner Bank  Mountain West Bank Key elements of the refunding proposals are depicted in the following table:

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tax exempt interest rate

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Mountain West $8,700,000 5 years 5 year maturity: semi annual payments 1,000 $ $5,000-$7,000 $ Lake District tax increment pledge debt service reserve fund @ 10% of P reserve amount reviewed annually 2.30% fixed for loan term (held until 10/21/16) est. total interest paid for loan term = $518,162 2.40% fixed for loan term (held until 12/19/16) est. total interest paid for loan term = $541,124 lead bank not willing to participate yes 3/3/3/2/1*

Banner Bank $8,700,000 5 years 5 year maturity: semi annual payments 5,437.50 3,000 $ Lake District tax increment pledge debt service reserve fund @ 10% of P

2.49% fixed for the loan term est. total interest paid for loan term = $561,821

Washington Trust $8,700,000 5 years 5 year maturity: semi annual payments 0 2,500 Lake District tax increment pledge debt service reserve fund @ 10% of P reserve amount reviewed annually annual fund balance of $1M, decreasing by 1/5 per year 1.25% fixed for loan term (immediate change from current rate) est. total interest paid for loan term = $279,236

lead bank willing to participate no

lead bank willing to participate no

* If full payoff is desired prior to maturity, the pre-payment penalty would be: 3% of the then outstanding principal balance in years 1, 2, and 3 2% of the then outstanding principal balance in year 4 1% of the then outstanding principal balance in year 5

The following table illustrates the potential estimated cost savings associated with the three proposals as compared to the existing Note parameters: Bank current rate bond amount total interest cost for loan term Washington Trust 3.26% $ 8,700,000 $ 740,090 Bank proposed rate bond amount Washington Trust 1.25% $ 8,700,000 Mt. West 2.30% $ 8,700,000 Mt. West 2.40% $ 8,700,000 Banner 2.49% $ 8,700,000 Bank WTB

total interest cost for loan term $ 279,236 $ 518,162 $ 541,124 $ 561,821

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savings 460,854 221,928 198,966 178,269

$ $ $ $

savings 575,409 336,483 313,521 292,824

new floor rate bond amount total interest cost for loan term 3.75% $ 8,700,000 $ 854,645

Bank proposed rate bond amount Washington Trust 1.25% $ 8,700,000 Mt. West 2.30% $ 8,700,000 Mt. West 2.40% $ 8,700,000 Banner 2.49% $ 8,700,000

total interest cost for loan term $ 279,236 $ 518,162 $ 541,124 $ 561,821

Motion by Commissioner Druffel, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, selecting Washington Trust Bank as the financial institution for refunding of the Lake District Note based on their submitted refunding proposal.

Motion carried.

3. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Hoskins, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda Board meeting adjourned at 12:12 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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SPECIAL CALL BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

12:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE CITY HALL OLD COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEETING MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hoskins called the ignite cda Special Call Board meeting to order at 12:00. ignite cda board members present: Armon, Davis, Hoskins, Jordan, Druffel, Metts, Widmyer. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. LAKE DISTRICT BOND – WASHINGTON TRUST BANK REFUNDING OF LAKE DISTRICT BOND Background: The Lake District Bond (“Note”) is currently held by Washington Trust Bank. The current principal of the Note is approximately $8.7 million with a current interest rate of 3.26%. There is no pre-payment penalty associated with the Note.

The Note has an interest rate reset provision that occurs September 30, 2016 wherein the interest rate resets at a rate between 3.75% and 5.75% based on a formula contained within the Note document. Given both the pending interest rate reset provision and the no prepayment penalty provision, the ignite cda board chose to seek Note refunding proposals from interested financial institutions. Washington Trust Bank’s refunding proposal was selected with the following refunding parameters:

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bank loan amount $ loan term loan fee $ bank attorney fees collateral / covenants

tax exempt interest rate

Participation pre-payment penalties

Mountain West $8,700,000 5 years 5 year maturity: semi annual payments 1,000 $ $5,000-$7,000 $ Lake District tax increment pledge debt service reserve fund @ 10% of P reserve amount reviewed annually 2.30% fixed for loan term (held until 10/21/16) est. total interest paid for loan term = $518,162 2.40% fixed for loan term (held until 12/19/16) est. total interest paid for loan term = $541,124 lead bank not willing to participate yes 3/3/3/2/1*

Banner Bank $8,700,000 5 years 5 year maturity: semi annual payments 5,437.50 3,000 $ Lake District tax increment pledge debt service reserve fund @ 10% of P

2.49% fixed for the loan term est. total interest paid for loan term = $561,821

Washington Trust $8,700,000 5 years 5 year maturity: semi annual payments 0 2,500 Lake District tax increment pledge debt service reserve fund @ 10% of P reserve amount reviewed annually annual fund balance of $1M, decreasing by 1/5 per year 1.25% fixed for loan term (immediate change from current rate) est. total interest paid for loan term = $279,236

lead bank willing to participate no

lead bank willing to participate no

* If full payoff is desired prior to maturity, the pre-payment penalty would be: 3% of the then outstanding principal balance in years 1, 2, and 3 2% of the then outstanding principal balance in year 4 1% of the then outstanding principal balance in year 5

Resolution 16-09: Authorizing Amended and Restated Revenue Allocation Note, Series 2016 and Third Amendment to the Note Purchase and Security Agreement.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, approving Resolution 16-09 authorizing the Amended and Restated Revenue Allocation Note, Series 2016 and Third Amendment to the Note Purchase and Security Agreement.

Roll Call: Goodlander Absent Widmyer Yes Jordan Absent

Davis Metts Hoskins

Abstain Yes Yes

Druffel Armon

Yes Yes

Recusal – Commissioner Davis recused himself from voting on Resolution 16-09 because his law firm works with Washington Trust Bank on matters unrelated to this agenda item.

Motion carried.

3. BUDGET WORKSHOP Note: Commissioner Jordan joined the board meeting at 12:15.

Ignite cda board members discussed several issues related to the Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) budget and also discussed facets of the budgeting process.

Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) budget: board workshop  Commissioner Widmyer shared that he thinks it would be valuable to hold a board FY18 budget workshop next June prior to the board’s formal review of a draft FY18 budget at the July, 2017 board meeting. Commissioner Widmyer suggested that a board workshop of this nature might only be required every three years or so to allow potential new board members the opportunity to better understand the agency’s budgeting process.

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 Commissioner Druffel sees value in possibly holding annual workshops if budget issues so warrant.

Government Relations Contract Services Ex. Director Berns shared that there is currently $23,000 budgeted in the FY17 budget for government relations contract services.  Commissioner Druffel shared that he is not sure the agency needs to spend money on this type of contract service for FY17.  Commissioner Davis shared that the last legislative session was very busy re. urban renewal matters, and he understands that the upcoming 2017 legislative session will once again focus on urban renewal issues. Commissioner Davis shared that he thinks the newly adopted “specificity” language pertaining to new urban renewal plans will generate discussion next session. Commissioner Davis sees value in having contracted government relations experts focus on urban renewal matters in unison with the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC). A possible venue would be to engage a government relations expert once the session gets underway and the agency gains a better understanding of the urban renewal issues to be discussed.  Commissioner Widmyer suggested that the agency postpone entering into any government relations contracts at this point, but agrees with Commissioner Davis in that if an issue arises during the session that would benefit from focused contract efforts, then the agency engage a government relations person.  Commissioner Jordan asked what type of services/products does AIC provide the City during the session?  Commissioner Widmyer shared that the AIC Ex. Director is very customer focused, and keeps the member cities in AIC in the loop during the session with weekly updates and calls for action.  Commissioner Jordan asked if the City of CDA could forward the weekly AIC updates to the ignite cda board?  Commissioner Widmyer will pass that request along to AIC. Ignite cda Legal Counsel  Commissioner Davis shared that the City of CDA several years ago encouraged the ignite cda board to engage separate legal counsel to represent the agency. Danielle Quade with Hawley-Troxell was engaged by the agency at that time. Commissioner Davis feels that separate legal counsel for the agency is needed on quite a few fronts.

The agency is a separate legal entity from the city and works with the city on many initiatives, and sometimes the agency has different positions / interests from the city which requires the expertise of separate legal counsel. Commissioner Davis sees great value in the agency retaining separate legal counsel.  Commissioner Armon also sees great value in the agency retaining separate legal counsel. Mrs. Quade is highly qualified and possesses a stellar municipal government background which is of great benefit to the agency.

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 Commissioner Widmyer also supports the agency keeping outside legal counsel, and encourages the agency’s legal counsel to continue to work closely with the city’s legal counsel, seeking collaboration on issues where appropriate.  Commissioner Druffel also supports the agency retaining separate legal counsel.

Jobs Plus Contract Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to increase the annual Jobs Plus contract amount in FY17 from $2,000 to $5,000, with the $3,000 increase being comprised of $1,500 formally budgeted for the ULI-Idaho contract, and $1,500 formally budgeted for board travel.

Motion carried.

4. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda Board meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER 19, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hoskins called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Davis, Jordan, Widmyer, Metts, Hoskins, Goodlander. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Lyons – shared a historic summary and his opinion re. the Midtown partnerhsip between ignite cda, the Idaho Housing & Finance Association, and The Housing Company pertaining to the property located at 823 N. 4th Street.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  

September 21, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes September 28, 2016 Special Call Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to approve the September 21, 2016 board meeting minutes. Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Metts, to approve the September 28, 2016 special call board meeting minutes. Motion carried.

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5. PRESENTATION: “COEURLLABORATE” PROJECT – Ron Ayers

Ron Ayers, project proponent, visited with the board and shared a project overview, including an ignite cda partnership funding request, for a proposed 200,000 square foot, mixed-use, LEED certified, solar powered, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-anchored entrepreneurial and economic development focused hospitality center project on Northwest Boulevard in Coeur d'Alene.

Mr. Ayers shared that he envisions this project as a “Coeurllaborate” style project which will create a sphere of common interest that supports entrepreneurs and economic development in the greater Coeur d'Alene area: “The proposed “Coeurllaborate” model works as follows: by referring friends or family, business associates or sports team, hobby club or class reunion to the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Coeur d'Alene, you are directly supporting specific organizations that are involved in making our area a better place for entrepreneurs, startups, and economic development in general. “Coeurllaborators” know that the Fairfield Inn & Suites will funnel a percentage of profits to these organizations that need help with funding, and by staying in our hotel, they are helping to support our startup ecosystem.”

Following are key slides from Mr. Ayers presentation, which includes an ignite cda partnership funding request of $1,255,000 for project related public improvements:

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Key comments from Mr. Ayers associated with the previous slides:  One key element of the partnership funding request to ignite cda is related to the 50 feet of elevation site differential associated with the back of the project area down to Northwest Boulevard. In order to place the hotel on the back portion of the site, a large amount of dirt (approximately 20,000 cubic yards) needs to be removed to level the site and to create a site that offers the highest and best use for the project, which enables the potential for the “coeurllaborate” initiative. 

Another key element of the funding request is the retaining wall needed to support Emma Avenue due to the relocation of the aforementioned 20,000 cubic yards of material. Once again, leveling the site affords the highest and best use of the site for the “coeurllaborate” initiative.

In addition to his comments pertaining to the previous slides, Mr. Ayers shared that he has received a building permit from the City of CDA for the project and is ready to break ground on the project given the requested financial assistance from ignite cda.  Commissioner Metts shared that a couple of hotels in the area are assessed in the $5-7 million range. Why is the proposed Fairfield Inn & Suites expected to be assessed at 15 million?  Mr. Ayers shared that given the cost to construct the proposed facility, he envisions a higher assessment value for this project.  Commissioner Davis asked, in the Marriott business model, how does the proposed Fairfield Inn & Suites product compare to the Springhill Suites product?  Mr. Ayers shared that the Fairfield Inn & Suites product has smaller rooms, a few less amenities, and a different price point when compared to the Springhill Suites product.  Commissioner Davis shared that his understanding of the “existing property cleanup” requested funds is that the demo/hauling and tree removal costs clean up the site by addressing site related deteriorated conditions. The excavation and grading costs under this heading address the elevation issues associated with the site that were discussed during the presentation. Correct?  Mr. Ayers shared the yes, that is a correct portrayal of the costs.  Commissioner Davis asked if the proposed retaining wall associated with Emma Avenue is located inside or outside of the property line?  Mr. Ayers shared that the retaining wall as currently drawn on the plans is located on his property and not in the public right of way.

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 Commissioner Davis commented that an element of the funding request for the board to consider will be how much should the agency potentially reimburse the developer for costs incurred inside the property line related to deteriorated site conditions vs. costs associated with preparing the site for at grade development (i.e. excavation and grading of the site) to help facilitate the “coeurllaborate” initiative.  Commissioner Metts asked Mr. Ayers to explain the synergistic relationship of the “coeurllaborate” model as it relates to the development of the hotel element of the project.  Mr. Ayers shared that the “coeurllaborate” model works when people are referred to stay at the hotel by community organizations; said organizations are then financially supported via a percentage of revenues generated by their referrals. So, the hotel element of the project is critical to the success of the “coeurllaborate” model.

Chairman Hoskins thanked Mr. Ayers for his presentation and shared that the board will take his request under consideration.

6. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Armon Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Ex. Director Berns, in Commissioner Armon’s stead, reviewed and discussed the September Lake and River District financial statements, and the September / October account payables sheet, with the board.

Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to approve the September financial statements and the September / October accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented. Motion carried.

Q4 FY16 Financial Overview Packet Executive Director Berns shared the Fiscal Year 2016 fourth quarter (FY16 Q4) report with the Board.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander: Commissioner Goodlander had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) had no report to share.

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D. Communications – Ex. Director Berns Ex. Director Berns had no report to share.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Steve Widmyer Commissioner Widmyer shared that the Alliance Data organization continues to be a huge job creation success story for the community, currently employing 800 people.

7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 823 N. 4th Street Property: Discussion of Draft Purchase and Sale Agreement Background: at the August 2016 board meeting, Gerald Hunter, President of Idaho Housing & Finance Association (IHFA), shared that IHFA would be willing to acquire the 823 N. 4th Street Midtown property (Paris Flea Market) from ignite cda. Following is a summation of the partnership involvement between IHFA, ignite cda, and The Housing Company (THC) re. the 823 N. 4th property: Beginning in 2007, IHFA and ignite cda started working on a proposed mixuse workforce housing project in the Midtown area of Coeur d’Alene. THC was brought in to act as the developer for the mix-use project on the 800 block of N. 4th street. At that time, the Idaho Youth Ranch was operating out of the building at 811 N. 4th Street. Ignite cda owned the vacant land at 813821 N. 4th street, and the old Ponderosa Motors building had been listed for sale. In 2008, THC negotiated with the Idaho Youth Ranch to move their operations to the Ponderosa Motors building in exchange for their property at 811 N. 4th Street. Ignite cda participated in the acquisition of the old Ponderosa motors property by acquiring the two parking lots associated with the property sale. These two parking lots were to be used for public parking for the Midtown area.

All parties agreed that if the Paris Flea Market property (823 N. 4th Street) was acquired, that it would greatly enhance the proposed mix-use project.

THC began negotiations with the owners of the 823 N. 4th Street property.

In 2009, THC entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the 823 N. 4th Street property. The sale price was $325,000. Acquisition of the property was contingent upon ignite cda’s board approval of the acquisition.

During the timeframe of December 2009 to March 2010, ignite cda and THC entered into an agreement whereby ignite cda would acquire the 823 N. 4th Street property from THC for $100,000 (land value) and THC would retain an “improvement value” of $225,000. It was felt at the time that ignite cda Meeting Minutes

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should own both the land and buildings on the property since ignite cda would be the entity that prepared the site (i.e. demolition and site remediation of the property) for the proposed mix-use workforce housing project. The agreement stated that if for any reason ignite cda wanted to dispose of the property it would first offer the property back to THC for the agency’s initial investment acquisition cost of $100,000.

At this time, Ignite cda, IHFA and THC understood that there was an agreement in concept that this property transaction, as well as the other components of the proposed development, was a joint effort and that since IHFA/THC had contributed $225,000 for the 823 N. 4th Street property and ignite cda had contributed $100,000 for the property, that if either party wanted to cause the termination of the proposed development, the one party would pay the other party the amount it had paid in the transaction.

In early 2012, neighborhood opposition to the proposed mix-use project grew and it was becoming clear that the mix-use workforce housing project may not take place. The proposed mix-use project has been placed on hold since that time.

Ex. Director Berns shared as a result of the IHFA’s overture at the August board meeting to purchase the 823 N. 4th Street property from ignite cda per the original partnership documents approved in 2009, a draft 2016 purchase and sale (PSA) agreement has been crafted with input from IHFA. Ex. Director Berns shared that the draft PSA document is designed to continue the conversation re. the property footprint ownership in Midtown relative to the recently proposed Modern Theater Performing Arts center initiative.

The draft PSA calls for ignite cda (Seller) to sell the land and building assets located at 823 N. 4th Street to IHFA (Buyer) for a price of $100,000 which equals the acquisition cost incurred by ignite cda in 2009. The $100,000 value is a suggested transaction value at this time; an appraisal of the property will likely be desired by the board.

Board discussion ensued as to whether the agency should consider selling the 823 N. 4th Street property, or retain ownership of the property and work with IHFA on resolving the financial relationship between the two parties. The board asked the Acquisition Committee to review this issue and associated documentation and report back to the board.

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Initiative Updates Ignite cda Strategic Properties  Ex. Director Berns shared that he has met with the City’s planning team re. the agency’s properties located on Young Avenue and N. Park Drive re. their input as to possible redevelopment scenarios. The City planning team offered excellent insight as to possibilities. Next step will be to reconvene the property working group for further discussion.

Proposed Modern Theater Performing Arts Center in Midtown  Ex. Director Berns shared that a draft Memorandum of Understanding has been developed by ignite cda & IHFA/THC, and is being reviewed by the Modern Theater board.

FY16 Board Goals: Q4 Update Executive Director Berns shared an overview of the fourth quarter (Q4) status of the board’s Fiscal Year 2016 tactical goals.

8. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Widmyer shared that October is breast cancer awareness month and he is participating in a competition with other regional folks to raise funds to help defeat breast cancer. Following is a link to the fund-raising website: http://www.makingstrideswalk.org/realmeninlandempireWA Commissioner Hoskins asked how the City/County parking lot initiative was proceeding? Commissioner Widmyer shared that the initiative is proceeding, with both City and County leadership approving the initiative of the County paying $1.3 million for construction of a surface parking lot located on the south side of Northwest Boulevard; the City will own the parking asset. This new parking asset will require the realignment of certain elements of the 4 Corner Master Plan targeted for that area. Planning for said realignment is underway.

Commissioner Jordan asked if there is an update available for the carousel?

Commissioner Widmyer shared that the expectation is that the carousel will open for business in the spring of 2017.

9. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Lyons – shared additional thoughts / opinions pertaining to the board’s discussion of the 823 N. 4th Street property issues, sharing that the board remember their fiduciary responsibilities to the community.

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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Idaho Code Section 74-206 Subsection (1)(c): to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Metts, to convene an Executive Session, as provided by Idaho Code Section 74-206: Subsection (1)(c): to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Roll Call: Goodlander Metts Armon

Yes Yes Absent

Widmyer Jordan Davis

Yes Yes Yes

Druffel Absent Hoskins Yes

Motion carried.

The ignite cda board entered Executive Session at 5:02 p.m. Those present were the ignite cda Board of Commissioners, legal counsel Quade, and Ex. Director Berns. Deliberations were conducted regarding acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. No action was taken in Executive Session and the ignite cda board returned to regular session at 5:30 p.m.

11. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to adjourn. Motion carried.

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SPECIAL CALL BOARD MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY

OCTOBER 28, 2016

12:00 P.M.

CDA PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM IGNITE CDA / CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hoskins called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Davis, Jordan, Widmyer, Metts, Hoskins, Armon. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

Following are the minutes of the workshop as prepared by Renata McLeod, City Clerk.

MINUTES OF A CONTINUED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO, HELD IN THE OLD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL October 28, 2016 The Mayor and Council of the City of Coeur d’Alene met in a continued session of said Council at the Coeur d’Alene City Library Community Room October 28, 2016 at 12:00 noon, there being present upon roll call the following members: Steve Widmyer, Mayor Loren Ron Edinger Dan Gookin Kiki Miller Amy Evans Dan English Woody McEvers

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Members of Executive Team Present: Jim Hammond, City Administrator; Sam Taylor, Deputy City Administrator; Troy Tymesen, Finance Director; Randy Adams Deputy City Attorney; Bill Greenwood, Parks & Recreation Director; and Hilary Anderson, Community Planning Director.

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ignite cda BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott Hoskins, Chairman, and Board members Denny Davis, Mic Armon, Brad Jordan, and Alivia Metts. Legal Counsel Danielle Quade and Executive Director Tony Berns were also present.

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Widmyer called the meeting to order.

Chairman Hoskins called the ignite cda meeting to order and conducted a silent roll call.

WORKSHOP: City Administrator Jim Hammond said that he hoped this meeting would serve as a method of open communication between the Council and ignite cda to aid in open discussion and input.

LAKE DISTRICT (SUNSETS 2021) – Executive Director Tony Berns reviewed the district boundary and provided an overview of the ignite cda-owned parcels. He reviewed the potential projects within the Lake District to include a parking facility located on the old federal building block (4th & CDA Avenue,) the North Idaho Collaborative Education Facility (Higher Education Campus), the Four Corner Master Plan – funding of additional plan elements, and a Midtown Modern Theater initiative.

Discussion ensued regarding a parking facility design to include a lower level entry based on existing grades and the need for parking based on the recent parking study and future needs. The property owned at 213 N. 4th, 308 Coeur d’Alene Avenue, and the City owned surface parking lot on Coeur d’Alene Avenue would serve as the land for the parking facility. Commissioner Jordon felt that 301 and 311 Lakeside Avenue would be surplus property and not needed for the parking facility. Commissioner Armon clarified that the City and ignite cda would need to trade properties prior to the start of the parking facility construction, which could begin next year. Councilmember Gookin felt that this project would spur economic development. Chairman Hoskins noted that a two- story draft design contains approximately 180 stalls for two stories. Chairman Davis reminded the group that with the loss of existing surface parking, the net gain for the two-story design would be approximately 130 stalls. Mayor Widmyer felt that this project could turn the downtown into a multi-street downtown rather than one street. Commissioner Armon asked if the Council would want to go another level to gain more stalls.

Councilmember McEvers felt it gets more expensive down the road, so they should work toward more stalls now. Commissioner Jordon asked how important the Council felt it would be to acquire other parcels abutting the project. Councilmember Miller explained that she felt it was very important as the land will not always be available and it allows for more design options. Councilmember Gookin felt it would allow for other points of egress and ingress. Mr. Hammond suggested that the agency bring the cost per stall information back to Council as, it is available, for a final determination on size and design.

Mr. Berns shared that the Agency has committed $2.5 Million toward the North Idaho Collaborative Education Facility (Higher Education Campus) with the approximately $9 Million project slated to start next year. Councilmember Gookin expressed concern with brick and mortar buildings as more and more classes are on-line. Additionally, he objects to tax increment funding going toward the project, as they are a non-tax paying entity.

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Parks and Recreation Director Bill Greenwood explained that the elements within the Four Corners Master Plan have moved a bit and that he will be bringing the concept forward to ignite cda for a funding request soon. Mr. Hammond explained that the Master Plan submitted to BLM was to demonstrate potential use, but these alterations do not violate the terms that it must benefit education or outdoor recreation.

Councilmember Evans clarified that the BLM will need to conduct a needs assessment/impact study on the proposed use, so future changes will cause additional work for BLM staff. Mr. Greenwood stated that the skateboard park foundation has been working on a conceptual design; however, the City needs the BLM Lease Agreement before they can break ground.

Mr. Berns reviewed the location of the proposed Midtown Modern Theater initiative.

The intent is for ignite cda and The Housing Company to wait until the Modern Theater Company comes back with funding options for the $12 Million project. Councilmember McEvers questioned if ignite cda should wait for this project or move forward based on the sunset of the district approaching. Commissioner Jordon explained that they had done a request for proposals for this parcel in the past but none could come up with a profitable proposal; however, they could do another request for proposals. Discussion ensued regarding selling the property and best use. Councilmember English stated that the timeline for the theater should be quicker and they should seek out a tax revenue project. Additional discussion ensued regarding neighborhood support, the pace of fundraising needed, and selling the property.

Mr. Berns discussed the following disposition of property prior to the 2021 Lake District sunset: Front Avenue (CDA Public Library property); Young Avenue Properties; North Park Drive Properties; 301 and 311 Lakeside; 213 4th Street; 308 Coeur d’Alene Avenue; 813-821 and 823 N. 4th Street; 839 and 845 N. 4th Street; and BNSF Railroad right-ofway property.

Discussion ensued regarding land trades and concepts for use of the parcels from office space to housing. Councilmember Gookin felt that the lots along Park Drive could be sold as individual lots rather than developed as multi-family units. Commissioner Davis also noted that some citizens expressed interest in extending the property into parkland.

Councilmember Miller expressed concern about the timing of the land swap between the City and ignite cda as a potential hold up to the project. Mr. Greenwood explained that this is a piece of the larger puzzle and the BLM Lease.

RIVER DISTRICT (SUNSETS 2027) – Mr. Berns reviewed the potential projects within the River District to include Seltice Way revitalization, KMPO City Link Transit Center, Mill River – Johnson Park expansion and Railroad right-of-way improvements, and a potential project area north of Seltice Way (YJ area).

Deputy City Administrator Sam Taylor noted that the Council recently discussed the Seltice Way revitalization and gave direction regarding the bike lanes. This is a main entrance/ gateway into the city and the current funding commitment by ignite cda is $3.5 Million, with a current project estimate of $4.5 Million. Mr. Hammond explained that the City is working with other property owners to participate in the costs. Mr. Berns noted that the agency has a partnership “placeholder” in the River District for a potential Ignite cda / City Council Workshop

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KMPO transit center, but they have not been recently approached for funding. Mr. Hammond noted that the County is conducting a study regarding a fare-for-service system and the need for the transit center. He noted that there are a couple Mill River projects including the Johnson Park expansion. Mr. Greenwood said that he has had a few conversations with the homeowner’s association and discussed the railroad property for parking and park expansion. Mayor Widmyer noted that the City should reach out to the homeowner’s association and begin discussions.

Mr. Hammond said that there is the potential for projects on the north side of Seltice Way and opened the meeting up for discussion. Mayor Widmyer noted that the property is within the County and would need to be annexed into the City. Discussion ensued about sewer opportunities drawing development into the city.

Mr. Berns reviewed the district boundary and its potential for expansion to include a portion of the old Atlas Mill property. He clarified that the district’s acreage can only be increased by 10% and that any expansion must be contiguous to existing district property.

Mayor Widmyer thought that it would be interesting to explore what development could occur in the area. Local developer, Jeremy Voeller explained that they had presented a future mixed-used development project within the old Atlas Mill site and are looking to make some decisions within the next few months. Councilmember Miller noted that the community would like more access to waterfront and that would be more of a priority than the YJ property development. Discussion ensued regarding an urban renewal agency district expansion and benefits of assigning a revenue allocation area.

Councilmember Gookin noted that the Agency is providing funding to a project across the street from City Hall; “the old shady pines apartments,” and that the code allows urban renewal agencies to pay for relocation costs to those who live there currently and recommended the agency consider paying those costs.

Commissioner Armon explained that the Agency looks at each project proposal individually; however, with current market conditions projects do not always need to be funded. He asked the Council for more direction on how projects should be prioritized for funding. Councilmember McEvers felt that as the Agency plans for its Lake District closure he thinks they have to determine if the project really needs the help or if ignite cda really wants to do the project. Commissioner Armon clarified that in the Lake District they look at how quickly the project’s approved public improvements can be reimbursed. Councilmember Miller suggested that ignite cda and City Council begin having quarterly workshops to help guide the sun setting of the Lake District over the next four years. Mr. Hammond suggested the next meeting be held after the parking garage costs are known.

Motion by Davis, seconded by Armon to adjourn the ignite cda portion of the meeting.

Motion carried.

ADJOURN: Motion by Gookin, seconded by Miller that there being no further business, this meeting of the City Council is adjourned. Motion carried.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hoskins called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Davis, Jordan, Widmyer, Metts, Hoskins, Goodlander, Druffel, Armon. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  

October 19, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes October 28, 2016 Board / City Council Workshop Minutes Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to approve the October 19, 2016 board meeting minutes. Motion carried.

Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to approve the October 28, 2016 board / city council workshop minutes. Motion carried.

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near Memorial Field. This presentation to the board was designed to gain an understanding of the board’s potential interest in participating in the next proposed phase of the Master Plan.

A significant element of the proposed next phase involves the potential realignment of the existing ignite cda ownership along N. Park Drive. The proposal calls for the possible trade of property between ignite cda and the City of CDA that would transfer a triangular piece of property owned by ignite cda (area shaded in green below) to the City for City-owned property (areas shaded in purple and blue below) located along N. Park Drive that would result in ignite cda acquiring three more developable property parcels along N. Park Drive.

If this proposed property transfer was completed, the following conceptual of the revised configuration of Master Plan elements in this area could occur:

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Following are cost estimates and potential funding sources for the Master Plan elements as illustrated above. A development cost of $1 million was targeted for this next Master Plan phase.

Because of the early conceptual level of the cost estimates, two add alternate project elements are included in this proposal which exceed the targeted $1 million value. These two add alternates could possibly be included in the project as the design process matures and estimated costs are refined.

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Commission will be taken to City Council for discussion and formal direction to city staff as to how to proceed with this initiative in coordination with the planned County/City surface parking lot construction in mid-2017.  Commissioner Davis shared that he feels it is important to keep noise that will be associated with some of the proposed project elements (e.g. skate board park, pickleball courts) buffered from the adjoining neighborhood through the use of berms and landscaping.  Commissioner Jordan asked if the use of Memorial Field will remain as just softball, or will baseball (hardball) use occur?  Mr. Greenwood shared that just softball use is anticipated for the field.  Commissioner Armon asked if any funding for the Memorial Field grandstand is included in this proposal?  Mr. Greenwood shared that no, no funds are currently in the plans for the grandstand itself. Grandstand renovations are expected to be quite expensive, and the City has not yet quantified that cost.  Commissioner Davis asked if the proposed “awning” element suggested in the past (graphic below) were to be installed near the face of the Memorial Field grandstand, would the grandstand itself be painted / upgraded?  Mr. Greenwood shared that if the awning element were to be installed, he would strive to somehow paint / upgrade the grandstand’s façade.

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 Commissioner Jordan shared that he has heard mixed messages in the past about the viability of maintaining the Memorial Field grandstand for the long-term. Can the grandstand be saved?  Mr. Greenwood shared that yes, the grandstand can be saved but it will require a substantial financial investment due to its deteriorated condition.  Commissioner Jordan would like to know what it would cost to make the grandstand building structurally sound for decades to come, which may require the services of a structural engineer.  Mr. Greenwood will research the issue and return to the board with a cost estimate for engaging an engineer to address the issue.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that city council supports the idea of keeping the Memorial Field grandstand in its original form for the longterm.

Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Druffel, expressing interest in the proposed ignite cda / City of CDA land trade as presented, directing the Executive Director to work with city staff on developing the necessary metrics / documents of said land trade for board review. Motion carried Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Druffel, approving in concept funding for items one (1) through seven (7) totaling an estimated $1,019,100 for the next phase of the Four Corner Master Plan as presented. Final funding approval for this project will be discussed by the ignite cda board at a later date. Motion carried 6. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Armon Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Commissioner Armon reviewed and discussed the October Lake and River District financial statements, and the October / November account payables sheet, with the board.

Motion by Commissioner Druffel, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the October financial statements and the October / November accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented, also approving a fund transfer of $65,532 from the River District to the Lake District to remedy an audit adjustment

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pertaining to sharing of administrative costs between districts.

Motion carried.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander: Commissioner Goodlander had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) shared the following:  Current revenues for city-owned downtown parking lots are approaching pre-McEuen Park construction revenue levels.  City is evaluating potentially charging for parking in the surface parking lot located south of city hall due several unacceptable parking issues (e.g. vehicles being left in the lot for very long time periods, cars parking in spaces reserved for boat trailer parking).  The tire booting program proposal pertaining to unpaid parking tickets is moving forward to city council  License plate recognition software purchase is being evaluated to assist with parking enforcement.  The City has $8,000 budgeted for enhanced parking signage.  Commissioner Goodlander shared that she feels the parking lot south of city hall should remain as free parking; there are plenty of pay-to-park lots in the downtown, residents need a place easily accessible to the downtown where parking is free.

D. Communications – Ex. Director Berns Ex. Director Berns had no report to share.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Steve Widmyer Commissioner Widmyer had no report to share.

7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT “Couerllaborate” Project: ignite cda Partnership Funding Request Discussion Background: At the October 19, 2016 ignite cda board meeting, Ron Ayers, project proponent, visited with the board and shared a project overview, including an ignite cda partnership funding request, for a proposed 200,000 square foot, mixed-use, LEED certified, solar powered, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-anchored entrepreneurial and economic development focused hospitality center project on Northwest Boulevard in Coeur d'Alene. Please refer to the October, 2016 ignite cda board meeting minutes for further background on this funding request.

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Ex. Director Berns reviewed key elements of the “Coeurllaborate� project funding request of ignite cda, including the following project metrics:

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Ron Ayers, project proponent, was in attendance and addressed board member questions.  Commissioner Widmyer asked if the funding request to the agency pertained primarily to the $15 million assessed value element of the proposed project?  Mr. Ayers shared that is correct.  Commissioner Armon asked if either of the development pads located along Northwest Boulevard will be developed in conjunction with the hotel element of the project?  Mr. Ayers shared that one of the pads is planned to be developed in conjunction with the hotel.  Commissioner Davis commented that the board should be consistent and consider funding project related public improvements that the agency has considered in past project funding overtures. In his view, the following list of requested funding elements that will be located inside the private property boundary should be the responsibility of the developer and not considered by the agency:  Excavation and grading costs should be borne by the developer since these efforts improve the site.  Relocation of the 8” water line: cost should be borne by the developer.  Proposed retaining wall along Emma Avenue is located inside the property line, cost should be borne by the developer.  Stormwater management costs should be borne by the developer.

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Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to approve agency partnership funding for public improvements associated with the “Coeurllaborate” project as requested, excluding the following requested funding elements:  Excavation/Hauling: $150,000  Grading/Site Work: $45,000  Relocation of 8” Water Main: $95,000  Retaining Wall: $265,000  Stormwater Management: $20,000  Total Amount of Excluded Elements: $575,000 Therefore resulting in an agency approved funding level of $680,000 for the other listed project elements as presented in the partnership funding request. Also directing the Ex. Director to prepare an Improvement Reimbursement Agreement (IRA) for the requested public improvement amount of $680,000 , reimbursable on an annual basis utilizing 73% of the annual tax increment revenues received from the project, with other IRA reimbursement parameters to be established at a later date prior to final board approval of the IRA, also directing the Ex. Director to engage a third party consultant to perform a cost validation analysis of the public improvements once constructed. Additionally, Washington Trust Bank, per the Lake District Note, needs to consent to ignite cda entering into a new IRA agreement in the Lake District.

Discussion:  Commissioner Jordan suggested that the cost for the water main relocation be added back into the reimbursement amount.  Commissioner Druffel shared that he supports excluding the water main relocation cost from the reimbursement amount since this should be a cost borne by the developer.  Commissioner Davis shared that it is good practice for the board to approve funding for public improvements that are consistent with past board actions related to other projects.

Motion carried.

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will reimburse the developer for these approved public improvements over time solely from property taxes generated by the “Coeurllaborate” project.

This IRA will end in 2021 when the Lake District closes. If by 2021 the project does not generate sufficient funds to reimburse the developer for the costs the developer paid for the board approved public improvements, then the developer will not be reimbursed for these improvements from any other entity. There is no risk to the public with an IRA, all of the risk is on the developer to get the project built and on the tax rolls to generate property taxes that will fund the reimbursement.

Additionally, a third party consultant will be hired prior to consummation of the IRA to assure that the board approved public improvements were actually constructed, accepted by the City where appropriate, and will also verify the costs paid for the public improvements. Ignite cda will only reimburse the developer for actual / verified costs paid associated with the public improvements.

Ex. Director Insurance Plan Commissioner Davis discussed modifying the Ex. Director’s insurance coverage plan by discontinuing the agency funded disability insurance plan for the Ex. Director and agreeing to the Ex. Director’s participation in the City of CDA’s disability insurance plan. This change will result in a disability insurance cost savings to the agency of approximately $129/month, with said cost savings to be applied to the Ex. Directors’ health insurance plan to help offset costs for dependent coverage.

Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to approve the modification to the Ex. Director’s insurance coverage plan as outlined effective as of November 1, 2016.

Motion carried.

Initiative Updates Proposed Modern Theater Performing Arts Center in Midtown  Ex. Director Berns shared that the draft Memorandum of Understanding developed by ignite cda & IHFA/THC is still being reviewed by The Modern Theater (TMT) board. Ignite cda received a letter on November 17th from TMT board indicating that TMT is hoping that ignite cda and the City of CDA will help TMT in their fundraising effort by agreeing to provide some level of funding assistance to the Performing Arts Center initiative to help “nest egg / kick off” their $10+ million fundraising effort.

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 Commissioners Davis and Widmyer shared that the level of fundraising proposed by TMT is extremely challenging and that they will need a key investor (or investors) to step up early to help achieve their fundraising goals.

Ex. Director Berns will work with TMT board to better understand and quantify their request of the agency’s role in helping to kick start their fundraising effort.

Seltice Way Revitalization Project: Design Update  Matt Gillis (Welch-Comer Engineers) shared the following update with the board regarding the design effort.  Mr. Gillis shared that the design team has received valuable public input pertaining to design issues, and that the team is in full design mode at this time.  Two roundabouts are currently in the design plan: one roundabout at the intersection of Atlas and Seltice Way, and one roundabout at the intersection of Grandmill and Seltice Way.  The Welch-Comer design team is meeting with city staff every two weeks to review design progress.  The plan is to go out for bids in early 2017, and begin construction late spring of 2017 with construction running through 2017 and possibly into early 2018.  As for project cost: the team is still working through cost issues, and plan to have a solid project cost estimate by the second week of December.  Commissioner Widmyer asked if the existing traffic signal system located at Grandmill and Seltice can be salvaged and used elsewhere?  Mr. Gillis shared that yes, usually most of the components of the traffic signal system can salvaged and utilized elsewhere.

8. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: No Commissioner comments were shared.

9. PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was provided.

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Idaho Code Section 74-206 Subsection (1)(c): to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

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Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Armon, to convene an Executive Session, as provided by Idaho Code Section 74-206: Subsection (1)(c): to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency.

Roll Call: Goodlander Metts Armon

Yes Yes Yes

Widmyer Jordan Davis

Yes Yes Yes

Druffel Yes Hoskins Yes

Motion carried.

The ignite cda board entered Executive Session at 5:18 p.m. Those present were the ignite cda Board of Commissioners, legal counsel Quade, and Ex. Director Berns. Deliberations were conducted regarding acquiring an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. No action was taken in Executive Session and the ignite cda board returned to regular session at 6:50 p.m.

11. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Druffel, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda board meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY

DECEMBER 21, 2016

4:00 P.M.

COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hoskins called the ignite cda board meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ignite cda board members present: Davis, Jordan, Widmyer, Hoskins, Armon. ignite cda staff present: Berns

ignite cda legal counsel present: Quade

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was provided.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

November 16, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the November 16, 2016 board meeting minutes.

Motion carried.

5. PRESENTATION: SELTICE WAY PROJECT – FINAL DESIGN Background: Matt Gillis (Welch-Comer Engineers) and Sam Taylor (City of CDA Deputy Administrator) visited with the board at the September, 2016 board meeting and shared an update summary pertaining to the Seltice Way roadway project. The ignite cda board has committed $3.5 million to this project over the next two fiscal years (fiscal years 2017 & 2018). The board was told that the cost of the desired project will exceed the board’s current commitment by $1 million, with a new project total cost estimated at $4.5 million (see graphic below).

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Mr. Taylor shared that the project stakeholders will work hard to reduce project costs and to also look for additional funding sources to offset the extra $1 million in project cost. The increased funding level will move this proposed project from a “rehabilitation” project to a “revitalization” project. Ignite cda may be asked to help fund a portion of the extra $1 million cost. For further background on this initiative, please refer to the September 21, 2016 board meeting minutes.

Matt Gillis (Welch-Comer Engineers) and Sam Taylor (City of CDA Deputy Administrator) shared with the board a finalized concept design for the Seltice Way revitalization initiative. Mr. Taylor shared that efforts were made to recruit additional partnership funding for the project from other area stakeholders, but the timing for their potential project involvement was not right, i.e. their potential projects are still in the early planning stages. Thus, the City is requesting that ignite cda consider increasing their funding commitment to the project from $3.5 million to $4.56 million. Mr. Gillis shared that the proposed funding amount does include a 10% contingency element. Following are key slides from their presentation:

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ďƒ˜ Commissioner Davis shared that he understands why other area stakeholders are not ready to contribute partnership funding to this initiative; they are facing challenging timeframes right now. The funding timeline for this project is important. If the Agency contributes additional funds to the project at this time, cost savings will result in the long run, and will help generate economic development in the area in the short-term. He is supportive of the additional funding request.

Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Armon, approving increased funding for the Seltice Way revitalization initiative as presented, from ignite cda’s current funding commitment of $3.5 million to a new ignite cda funding commitment of a not to exceed amount of $4.56 million, with said funds being spent in fiscal years 2017/2018. Motion carried.

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6. PRESENTATION: FOUR CORNER MASTER PLAN: NEXT PROPOSED PHASE & MEMORIAL FIELD GRANDSTAND STRUCTUAL ANALYSIS

Background: please refer to the November 16, 2016 ignite cda board meeting minutes for further background on this issue.

Bill Greenwood (City of CDA Parks Director) shared that the CDA City Council supports the proposed land exchange with ignite cda that involves the potential re-alignment of the existing ignite cda ownership along N. Park Drive. As shared with the board in November, the proposal calls for the trade of property between ignite cda and the City of CDA that would transfer a triangular piece of property owned by ignite cda (area shaded in green below) to the City for Cityowned property (areas shaded in purple and blue below) located along N. Park Drive that would result in ignite cda acquiring three more developable property parcels along N. Park Drive.

As shared in November, if this proposed property transfer was completed, the following conceptual of the revised configuration of Master Plan elements in this area could occur:

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Mr. Greenwood shared that City Council supports city staff to formally request that ignite cda consider funding Phase 2 project elements 1-7 of the Four Corner Master Plan totaling $1,019,100:

Mr. Greenwood also shared that, at the request of the ignite cda board, a cost estimate has been developed by Miller-Stauffer Architects for a Memorial Field grandstand structural analysis to determine the cost for assuring the long-term viability & functionality of the grandstand structure. The cost for the structural analysis is $15,000. The analysis can be generally described as a thorough analysis of all existing structural systems and their current conditions and ability to support proposed improvements. The analysis will further define remedial grandstand recommendations and their associated costs versus demolishing the building and rebuilding a new grandstand. The analysis should be complete in approximately six weeks.

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 Commissioner Widmyer shared that it is very important to City Council to understand the condition of the grandstand structure, and Council supports this proposed analysis.  Commissioner Jordan questioned the likelihood of the City receiving the identified outside funding sources for project elements 1,2 & 5?  Mr. Greenwood shared that the grant opportunities for elements 1 & 5 look promising. The North Idaho College (NIC) conversion funds are solid.  Commissioner Widmyer wondered if the $150,000 plaza picnic shelter project element (item #8), currently listed as a project add alternate, should be included in the base bid request as proposed to ignite cda. He thinks that it makes good sense to construct that project element as part of the initial effort.  Commissioner Armon wondered if the $390,000 Memorial playfield project element (item #9), currently listed as a project add alternate, should also be included in the request to ignite cda at this time. Commissioner Armon asked if Phil Boyd (Welch-Comer Engineering) could address the value of completing item #9 along with the rest of the proposed project elements.  Mr. Boyd shared that it would be very efficient to construct the item #9 playfield improvements at the same time as the other project elements do to the scope and scale of the required earthwork associated with the overall project. If delayed to a later time, the cost of the item #9 playfield work will be more expensive.

Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Armon, approving the proposed ignite cda / City of CDA land trade as presented, directing the Executive Director to work with city staff on developing the necessary metrics / documents of said land trade for board review. Motion carried Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, approving funding for items one (1) through nine (9) in an amount not to exceed $1,559,100 for Phase 2 of the Four Corner Master Plan as presented, subject to City Council approval of a Welch-Comer Engineering services contract for this next Four Corner project phase. Motion carried Motion by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Davis, approving funding not to exceed $15,000 to Miller-Stauffer Architects for the Memorial Field grandstand structural analysis as proposed. Motion carried

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7. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Armon Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Commissioner Armon reviewed and discussed the November Lake and River District financial statements, and the November / December account payables sheet, with the board.

Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to approve the November financial statements and the November / December accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented. Motion carried.

Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Audit: Chris Shipley, Magnuson & McHugh Co. (M&M) Mr. Shipley presented the draft fiscal year 2016 (FY16) audit to the board, and shared the following comments re. the audit:  The FY16 audit performed by M&M is recognized and conducted as an independent / external audit of the ignite cda organization.  M&M audits are conducted using professional accounting standards.  The FY16 audit of ignite cda provided a clean opinion of ignite cda’s FY16 year; the best audit opinion an organization can achieve.  M&M reviewed the internal financial controls for ignite cda and found that ignite cda has very good internal financial controls. No recommendations for improvements re. financial management / oversight were offered by M&M. Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to approve and accept the Fiscal Year 2016 audit report as prepared by Magnuson & McHugh, and authorizing execution of the management representation letter that will complete the audit process. Motion carried.

B. Acquisition Committee: Commissioner Goodlander 1) 214 N. 3rd Street Property: Contract For Sale (Resolution 17-01) Ex. Director Berns, in Commissioner Goodlander’s stead, led a discussion with the board re. the proposed Contract For Sale relevant to ignite cda’s acquisition of the property located at 214 N. 3rd Street. The purchase price for the real property assets (land and building) located at 214 N. 3rd Street is Meeting Minutes

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$750,000 with $375,000 of the purchase price due at closing, and the remaining $375,000 of the purchase price due upon possession of the real property on or before June 1, 2017. Closing on the acquisition is scheduled to occur on or before January 31, 2017. Allwest Engineering was engaged to perform a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Analysis (ESA) on the property. The Phase 1 analysis yielded no issues, and no further due diligence was recommended.

The acquisition of this property will result in the public (ignite cda and the City of CDA) owning all the property located north of the alley on the block bordered by 4th Street, 3rd Street and CDA Avenue (see graphic below), and will facilitate the development of the proposed downtown parking facility at that location.

Resolution 17-01: 214 N. 3rd Street Contract For Sale Commissioner Davis recommended a change to the language contained in Resolution 17-01’s first “WHEREAS” statement from: “WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the Agency approve the Contract of Sale…” to “WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the Agency has deemed it advisable to approve the Contract of Sale….”

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Motion by Commissioner Widmyer, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to approve Resolution 17-01, as amended, pertaining to the 214 N. 3rd Street Contract For Sale as presented.

Discussion: Commissioner Davis shared that the purpose of this property acquisition is strategic in nature, allowing for the creation of a much more valuable parking facility asset for the long-term benefit of the community.

Roll Call: Davis Yes Widmyer Yes Armon Jordan Yes Hoskins Absent: Metts, Goodlander, Druffel Motion carried.

Yes Yes

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) shared the following: Downtown Parking Facility Update & Preliminary Facility Design Discussion Commissioner Jordan & Ex. Director Berns shared a Parking Team (ignite cda commissioners Jordan, Hoskins, Metts & City of CDA Deputy Administrator Taylor) parking facility concept update, and a proposal from Miller-Stauffer Architects for a preliminary facility design analysis. As shared previously, given the pending acquisition of the 214 N. 3rd Street property, the facility footprint will include all the property located north of the alley bounded by 3rd Street, 4th Street and CDA Avenue.

The current facility concept calls for a four (4) level parking facility containing 364 parking spaces. The first level of the facility concept is below grade and accessed off 3rd Street. The other levels of the facility concept are accessed off CDA Avenue. Based on the preliminary square footage of the facility concept (32,000 square foot per level), and a preliminary cost estimate of $40 per square foot construction cost, an estimated price for this sized facility concept is in the $5 million range ($14,000/ parking space).

The scope and scale of this 4 level / 364 space facility concept should meet the parking demand needs for this area of central downtown for quite a few years.

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preliminary design proposal will develop accurate schematic level plans, sections and elevations integrating recommended structural systems and program spaces. Deliverables will include quality renderings of the proposed design with refined square foot cost estimates, including the cost for potential stronger foundation footings to allow for facility expansion (i.e. additional parking levels) in the future should the need arise for additional parking capacity at this location.

Dick Stauffer (Miller-Stauffer Architects) shared that back in 2010, planning started on parking facility concepts for this downtown block. Many different parking concept iterations were discussed over the years with ignite cda and the City. Recently, the parking team discussed keeping the parking facility design simple, i.e. choosing not to create a mix-use structure that would combine parking and possibly commercial or residential uses, thus resulting in the facility concept design discussed this afternoon. The facility concept design shared today will be an open-air facility that will be very functional by design.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, approving funding not to exceed $15,000 to Miller-Stauffer Architects for a preliminary parking facility analysis as presented. Motion carried.

8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Initiative Updates 722 & 712 Young Avenue Building Demolition  Ex. Director Berns shared that the board at the September 2016 board meeting approved the demolition of the buildings located at 722 & 712 Young Avenue. To that end, Ex. Director Berns will engage Cannon Hill Industries to demolish said buildings for a total fee of $16,000 (asbestos remediation, if required, will be an additional cost). Avista is in the process of removing the utility infrastructure associated with the buildings, so demolition should be underway in the next several weeks.

Proposed Modern Theater Performing Arts Center in Midtown  Ex. Director Berns shared that he contacted The Modern Theater (TMT) board following the November, 2016 ignite cda board meeting asking TMT board to quantify their request of “what ignite cda could provide with infrastructure and build out expenses, such as preparing the site for build, public space, etc., as well as the possibility for new public parking that will be needed”. Ex. Director Berns was hopeful TMT could provide estimated costs for the aforementioned project elements and provide the ignite cda board with discrete cost estimates for the project elements Meeting Minutes

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identified. Ex. Director Berns has yet to receive feedback from the TMT board.

9. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: No Commissioner comments were shared.

10. PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was provided.

11. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Widmyer, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda board meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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notice states that the draft report is posted on line, and also states that written public comments are welcome and can be submitted via mail or email, Public comment on the ignite cda annual report will be a discrete agenda item at the January 2016 board meeting. When this agenda item is addressed, an overview of the annual report will be provided by the Ex. Director. The ignite cda Chairman will then ask if there is any public comment on the annual report. The Board will then listen to public comment, and then review any written public comments received. The Board can then choose to discuss any issues as they wish, directing the Ex. Director to work with the Chairman on making any modifications to the draft annual report prior to submission to City Council. The Board will then approve the draft annual report, via motion, with any proposed modifications as noted.

Ex. Director Berns then proceeded to provide an overview of the draft 2015 ignite cda annual report (audience members and television viewers were also able to view the draft annual report).

Public Comment Re. 2015 ignite cda Draft Annual Report No public comment was provided at the Board meeting, and no written public comment was received.

Motion by Commissioner Colwell, seconded by Commissioner Patzer, to approve the 2015 ignite cda Annual Report as drafted, authorizing the Executive Director to submit the 2015 ignite cda Annual Report to the CDA City Council as required by Idaho statute. Motion carried.

6. REPORTS A. Finance – Commissioner Rod Colwell Lake & River District Monthly Financials Lake & River District Payables Commissioner Colwell reviewed and discussed the December Lake and River District financial statements, and the December / January account payables sheet, with the Board.

Motion by Commissioner Goodlander, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve the December financial statements and the December / January accounts payables for the Lake & River Districts as presented. Motion carried.

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FY16 Q1 Quarterly Report Executive Director Berns shared the Fiscal Year 2016 first quarter (FY16 Q1) report with the Board, asking board members to review the package at their convenience, and to contact him with any questions.

B. Housing – Commissioner Deanna Goodlander Commissioner Goodlander had no report to share.

C. Parking – Commissioner Brad Jordan Commissioner Jordan (who serves as the ignite cda representative on the City’s Parking Commission) shared the following update: Update of 2007 Rich & Associates Downtown Coeur d’Alene Parking Study The update of the 2007 parking demand analysis for the City of Coeur d’ Alene is moving forward with Rich & Associates. City staff will be supplying information to the consultants in regards to changes to the parking supply, both on street and off street as well as changes in land use and building occupancies. It is anticipated that the consultants work will be completed in the March/April timeframe.

D. Communications – Commissioner Dave Patzer Commissioner Patzer had no report to share this month.

E. Jobs – Commissioner Mic Armon Commissioner Armon shared that a Collaborative Education Facility stakeholder meeting is scheduled for the end of January. Attendees will include representatives of ignite cda, NIC, UI, LCSC, Kootenai Health, Panhandle Health and Heritage Health. The purpose of the meeting is to assure that the Facility is being designed to help support needs on the health care / job creation front. Adding additional funding partners for the Facility initiative will also be part of the conversation.

7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Resolution 16-04: Destruction of Select Semi-Permanent and Temporary Public Records Ex. Director Berns and legal counsel Quade provided an overview of Resolution 16-04 which pertains to the destruction of the following public records: Temporary Public Records: Public record requests dated prior to October 1, 2013; Meeting Minutes

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Semi-Permanent Public Records: Financial statements and documents (see below) dated prior to October 1, 2010:  Monthly vendor invoices (except invoices on tax-exempt bond/note financed projects, if any)  Monthly bank statements (except statements related to accounts held for tax-exempt bonds/notes)  Monthly Vista Mgt. property management statements  Monthly expense account reports  Monthly financial statements  Monthly County ACH transaction statements (i.e. statements relating to Kootenai County direct deposit of tax increment revenue funds) The Idaho State Historical Society will be contacted re. their interest in any of the semi-permanent records prior to their destruction.

Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to approve Resolution 16-04 approving the destruction of select semi-permanent and temporary public records as proposed.

Roll Call: Armon Widmyer Jordan

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Davis Colwell Hoskins

Yes Yes Yes

Druffel Absent Patzer Yes Goodlander Yes

Motion carried.

Four Corner Mullan Road Project Element Update Background: more information can be found re. this initiative by viewing the December 16, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Ex. Director Berns shared that the project team, comprised of city staff, ignite cda representatives and Welch-Comer Engineering staff, have met several times in the past few weeks discussing project design issues. The plan is to go to public bid for this project in February.  Commissioner Widmyer shared that there is a Carousel Foundation fundraiser being planned for this March at the old 3rd street cantina location (corner of 3rd and Lakeside).  Commissioner Colwell asked how much does the Carousel Foundation need to raise?  Commissioner Widmyer shared that the Carousel Foundation needs to raise a total of approximately $400,000 to cover construction costs and a city required maintenance endowment fund. The Foundation currently has raised approximatley$260,000.

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 Commissioner Armon asked if the County and the City are discussing a possible County parking relationship in the Memorial Field area?  Commissioner Widmyer shared that yes, the City and County are discussing a possible parking partnership in the Memorial Field area wherein the County would help fund additional surface parking stalls to assist the parking needs of the County campus. The expectation is that the City/County discussions will come to a decision point in the next several weeks.

Collaborative Education Facility Initiative Update Background: more information can be found re. this initiative by viewing the December 16, 2015 ignite cda board meeting minutes.

Ex. Director Berns shared that Commissioner Armon provided the update on this initiative in his Jobs Committee report.

Workshop for N. Park Avenue Project Area Ex. Director Berns shared a proposal to schedule a public stakeholder workshop to continue discussion on the various conceptual development designs developed by the Miller-Stauffer Architects team for the ignite cda property located on N. Park Avenue. The venue for the workshop would consist of the architect team once again presenting their conceptual ideas for development on the N. Park Avenue property. Following this PowerPoint presentation, stakeholder input would be gathered re. the various concept ideas.

Following Board discussion on the proposed workshop venue, Ex. Director Berns was asked to visit with Phil Boyd of Welch-Comer Engineers (the firm that is designing the Mullan Road project element of the Four Corner Master Plan) to discuss if any elements of the Mullan Road design effort might influence the timing of proceeding with planning efforts on the N. Park Avenue project area. For example, would the City/County discussions re. additional parking near Memorial Field influence potential re-design efforts of the Four Corner Master Plan adjoining the ignite cda N. Park Avenue project area.

FY16 Tactical Goals Ex. Director Berns reviewed the 1st quarter status of the Board’s fiscal year 2016 tactical goals.

8. BOARD COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: No comments were shared.

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9. PUBLIC COMMENT Tina Johnson: shared with the Board her desire to assure that the newly designed skate board park element of the Four Corner Master Plan be kept in the general geographic area near Memorial Field.

10. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner Armon, seconded by Commissioner Hoskins, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The ignite cda Board meeting adjourned at 4:48 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by Ex. Director Berns.

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