2026/9/21 - City Council Meeting

The City Council of Caldwell held a meeting on September 21, 2026, focusing primarily on the five-year strategic plan for Caldwell Executive Airport. The airport director presented detailed plans emphasizing financial self-sufficiency through grant commitments, public-private partnerships, and increased revenue generation from leases, fuel flow fees, and property taxes on aircraft hangars. The council discussed ongoing and future capital improvement projects, including a $2 million federal grant for a new control tower, infrastructure enhancements such as taxiway and apron expansions, and airport security upgrades like perimeter fencing. The meeting also covered lease contract updates, anticipated rental rate adjustments aligned with inflation, and strategies to reduce reliance on the city's general fund by increasing airport-generated revenues. The council considered the importance of balancing affordable lease rates with necessary revenue to support airport operations and development. Additionally, the discussion included plans for urban renewal financing (TIF) to support infrastructure improvements around the airport. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during this session, but several action items related to lease updates, grant application reviews, and infrastructure planning were identified.