9/21/26 City Council Workshop

The City of Caldwell held a City Council Workshop on September 21, 2026, focusing primarily on the five-year strategic plan for the Caldwell Executive Airport. Director Scott Swanson presented an overview of the airport's financial self-sustainability goals, revenue sources including ground leases, fuel flow fees, and property taxes, and ongoing capital projects such as a $2 million federal tower grant. The discussion included plans for infrastructure improvements, urban renewal development around the airport, and modernization of lease agreements to increase revenue. Council members inquired about airport security fencing costs, lease rate adjustments, and the potential for runway extension, which is not expected within five years. The workshop emphasized leveraging private capital and public-private partnerships to fund development without increasing city debt or reliance on general funds. No formal votes were recorded, but action items included awarding an RFP for the tower project and continuing the urban renewal and tax increment financing study to support airport growth.