2026/7/20 - City Council Workshop

The City of Caldwell held a City Council Workshop on July 21, 2026, focusing on addressing critical electrical infrastructure issues at the municipal airport hangars. The discussion centered on a multi-phase project estimated at approximately $600,000 to upgrade electrical infrastructure, including installing underground transformers, meter packs, and individual electrical panels for each of the 108 affected hangars. Various cost-sharing options were presented, ranging from full owner responsibility to partial city funding, with the advisory board recommending a 70/30 split where the city covers 30% of the infrastructure costs. The council discussed potential funding mechanisms and the implications for hangar owners, noting that Idaho Power may eventually shut off power if upgrades are not completed. The board plans to bring a formal proposal, likely reflecting option two (partial city funding), to the council for approval in August. No formal vote was taken during this workshop, but the meeting laid the groundwork for upcoming procurement and contracting decisions related to the electrical upgrades at the airport.