2026/8/3 City Council Workshop

The City of Caldwell held a City Council workshop on August 3, 2026, focused on discussing the potential creation of an urban renewal district centered around the Caldwell Executive Airport. Economic development staff presented the concept, emphasizing the airport's role as an economic catalyst beyond transportation, and outlined a preliminary project list including airport and transportation infrastructure improvements. The discussion included the use of tax increment financing to fund these projects, the need for a feasibility study to refine financial projections and project priorities, and considerations about which projects would qualify for urban renewal funding. Council members asked questions about specific projects such as the control tower and infrastructure priorities, with staff noting that some projects like the control tower would likely rely on federal grants rather than urban renewal funds. The workshop was intended to gather council feedback on moving forward with the urban renewal district concept, with no formal action taken at this meeting.