2026/6/15 City Council Meeting

The City of Caldwell held a City Council meeting on June 15, 2026, which included multiple procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement topics included presentations and updates on the Deerflat National Wildlife Refuge, focusing on community connections and infrastructure improvements funded by an additional million-dollar budget. Valley Regional Transit staff presented a proposed shift to a microtransit on-demand service model paired with transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft, aiming to improve cost efficiency and service coverage, with procurement processes already underway to meet an October 2026 implementation deadline. The council reviewed and approved several land use and zoning applications, including a mixed-use planned unit development for Aviary Heights subdivision with 305 residential lots and 11 commercial lots, and annexations of parcels with industrial zoning designations. Motions were passed to approve consent calendars, annexations, and development agreements, with conditions related to infrastructure improvements and public safety facilities. Budget discussions included approval of accounts payable and payroll totaling over $1.4 million. The meeting also addressed community concerns about commercial development, transportation, and public safety, with no major contract awards or vendor selections explicitly detailed beyond the transit service procurement. The council voted on motions related to zoning, development agreements, and annexations, reflecting ongoing urban development and infrastructure planning efforts in Caldwell.