Boise Redevelopment Agency Records

Boise Redevelopment Agency Records, 1974-1989

Overview of the Collection

Title: Boise Redevelopment Agency Records
Dates: 1974-1989 (inclusive)
19741989
Quantity: 5 linear feet, (9 boxes)
Collection Number: MSS 250
Summary: Reports, studies, proposals, testimony, development agreements, memoranda, minutes, clippings, and other papers, relating to urban development projects in Boise, Idaho, particularly efforts in the 1980s to revitalize Boise's downtown commercial core and develop a regional mall. Some documents were produced by the Boise Redevelopment Agency; others by commercial groups presenting the agency with development proposals.
Repository: Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu
Access Restrictions: Collection is available for research.
Languages: English
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided, in part, by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities

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This collection consists of 9 boxes of studies, reports, development proposals, development agreements, minutes, memoranda, testimony, clippings, and other papers, relating mainly to urban renewal projects in downtown Boise, Idaho, in the 1970s and 1980s, together with files pertaining to proposals to develop a shopping mall beyond the urban core. Most of the documents were generated by the Boise Redevelopment Agency, the city's urban renewal agency, or by those applying to undertake particular projects. Principal projects represented include the Winmar Company's proposal to build a regional shopping center in the heart of downtown (1981); planning for a downtown convention center by the Boise Auditorium District; efforts to amend the city's Metro Plan to allow a suburban mall (1983); mall proposals Emkay Development Company (Morrison-Knudsen) and Westpark Associates (eventually Boise Towne Square); and individual downtown revitalization and redevelopment projects. A detailed chronological summary of the BRA's work through 1984 is found in "A Dateline History" (Box 2, Folder 3). In 1989 the BRA was renamed the Capital City Development Corporation.

Most of these documents were collected by Dan Popkey and Betsy Z. Russell, journalists with the Idaho Statesman, Boise's daily newspaper, both of whom reported on city hall and development issues. Although the collection contains much documentation of the activities of the Boise Redevelopment Agency, these papers should not be considered an official archive of the agency. Many documents were obtained through public records requests.

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Preferred Citation

[item description], Boise Redevelopment Agency Records, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.

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Arrangement

The documents are arranged chronologically in 9 boxes. A chronological list of the major documents in the collection can be found in the Scope and Content note. Minutes of individual meetings, transcripts of testimony, office memoranda, smaller reports and studies, and newspaper clippings are not listed individually, but are filed within the appropriate chronological folders.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from Idaho State Library, 2005

Related Materials

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Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	BOISE NOW Proposal for Redevelopment of Downtown Boise, Urban Renewal Plan for 15-acre redevelopment area in the downtown. Includes brief history of Downtown Boise (1930s - 1978), proposal to revitalize, demolition of existing structures and construction of a downtown retail mall and Civic Center, enclosed Pedestrian Promenade, ice rink, hotel. Demolition of 64 buildings proposed, certain streets, alleys to be vacated, relocate Boise City Canal, install new paving, curbs, gutter sidewalks, lighting, traffic signals, off-street parking.	1974-1978
1	1	Idaho Statesman article Article on Ernest W Hahn, H. Larry Leasure, sale of property for West Boise Mall site, Hahn commits to Boise City Council to rebuild city core and a suburban retail shopping center.	June 1, 1978
1	1	Amended Boise Central District Urban Renewal Plan Includes Amended Boise Central District Urban Renewal Plan (1971). Plan Boundaries, Land Use Plan, Project Proposals, Conformance with State and Local Requirements, Procedures for Changes in Plan, Validity - Separability, Temporary Relocation Resources, Appendices. Location: 6-block area, generally sections of Main St to Front St between 10th/Capitol Blvd, and including one block area Capitol/6th St and Main/Idaho. Names: Gruen Associates	1971
1	1	Ten Years of Progress	1977
1	2	Boise Redevelopment, Fulfilling Citizen Goals Report to Citizens Advisory Committee, site plan and concepts for downtown urban renewal area to create regional retail center, encourage redevelopment and stimulate active, 24-hour environment. Recommendations include street closures, diverting traffic away from project area envisioned as a two-level, climate controlled and open space mall, elevated pedestrian walkway, parking structures, mass transit terminal, diversified merchant mix, underground utility lines. Energy conservation addressed. Design sketches included. Location: Generally Front St to Bannock St, 9th to Capitol Blvd. Names: Winmar Company, Seattle, Broadbent Development Company, Futura Industries Corporation, Oppenheimer Development Corporation	1979
1	2	Appraisal Report, Boise City Center Estimate fair re-use value of property in the Central Unban Renewal Project (Boise Urban Renewal Plan, Project I and Project II). Appraisal based on Winmar Plan, includes summary of existing conditions in UR and surrounding area pgs. 1-35. Maps of structures proposed for demolition included. Land valuation, pgs. 36-83. Location: Generally Front St to Bannock St, 9th to Capitol Blvd. Names: David E Lane, Inc. Real Estate Appraisers	1979
1	2	Annual Report	1979
1	2	Background, Boise Redevelopment Agency, Winmar Company Inc. UR concept plan, land purchases, land sales and development, tenant/owner moves, historic preservation, legal actions, inter-governmental cooperation, financial review, sketches on mall concept, map.	1979
1	3	Market Analysis, Department Store Sales Potential, Downtown Retail Complex Focus on Boise Trade Area and population growth, trade area for "department store type merchant", (DSTM) expenditure potential, sales potential in Boise Metropolitan Statistical Area (BMSA) and Canyon County, data, statistics and maps included, and a few handwritten notes. Names: C.T. Beemster, Director, Shorett & Riely, Market Research Services, Seattle	1980
1	3	A Regional Shopping Mall for Meridian, Idaho, A Summary of Community Impact Analysis of concepts for Treasure Valley Shopping Mall (Meridian Road) and Eagle Road Mall (Eagle Road), along I-80 N corridor. Discussion of impacts related to community growth and development, fiscal impacts on local government, attitudes of local residents on effects of shopping mall, impact upon area employment. Includes map, summary of findings. Location: I-84 Corridor, Meridian Roand and Eagle Road Names: C.T. Beemster, Director, Shorett & Riely, Market Research Services, Seattle	1980
1	3	Boise Map, Greater Boise Chamber of Commerce Descriptive and statistical data, street index included, retail and office development noted on map.	1980
1	3	Idaho Statesman article, Meridian Mall Developers outline advantages of site for Meridian mall.	October 1980
1	4	Winmar Development plan Winmar Development Plan description, existing conditions/background, explanation of why commitments from major retailers had not been secured, why the BDA/Winmar contract should be extended, list of Winmar expenses, close to $2 million in cost incurred during the current contractual agreement. Options listed on terminating or renegotiating Winmar contract. Provisions of the new June 2, 1981 Disposition and Development Agreement between BDA and Winmar of Boise, Inc. listed, including transferring title to 8-square block area to Winmar. Title to be returned if contract requirements are not met. Explanation of BRA actions in disposition of urban renewal property in regard to Idaho Code 50-2011. Report continues with history of the Boise City Center project (1964-1971), the various entities which entered into agreements with DBA to development the City Center Plan (unsuccessfully), overview of various lawsuits and the City of Boise Comprehensive Plan, "A Policy Plan for the Boise Metropolitan Area" 1964. Retail, employment and population data examined. Remainder of document, Exhibits "A" through "T" include BRA Minutes, Disposal and Development Agreement, various BDA reports related to the Boise City Center project, land appraisals and valuation.	1981
1	5	Financial Background and History of Urban Renewal in Boise, Idaho	1981
1	6	Idaho Stateman article The Statesman article notes Boise City Planning and Zoning Commission decision to lift requirement that the city's first regional shopping mall be built downtown. P&Z decision allowed shopping malls "anywhere inside city limits". Second document in the folder is a report "Facts About the Shopping Center Industry".	1982
1	7	Boise Mall at Westpark Transportation Analysis of the Westpark Mall, (later the Boise Towne Center Mall), Franklin Rd/Emerald St/Cole Rd/Milwaukee St), including projected transportation improvements through 2000.	January 1983
1	8	Idaho Stateman article, Westpark	February-March 1983
1	9	Options for Downtown and Suburban Mall, Keyser Marston Associates Report prepared by Keyser Marston Associates, Inc for Boise Development Agency, comparison of options for downtown Boise mall and a suburban mall. Folder includes copy of application from Westpark Associates to City of Boise to amend the Boise Metro Plan to allow regional shopping centers inside Boise city limits. Report recommends modifying the existing Metro Plan to support redevelopment of the downtown core with a mix of uses; to assure a retail facility will be developed inside Boise city limits, not to the west of the city's area of impact. The report includes brief history of a 1982 application for similar amendments to allow "for a site alternate to downtown for development of a regional shopping center". A comprehensive staff report of the history of the requested amendment, and staff recommendations, follows the description of the proposed amendments. The staff report references the 1978 Metro Plan and provides specific language focused on mixed use development in the downtown core, as opposed to development of a regional retail shopping center in the core.	June 1983
1	10	Staff Report and Testimony P&Z staff report for CP-2-83 regarding request from Westpark Associates to amend the Boise Metro Plan. Testimony, H. Larry Leasure to Boise City Council regarding application to amend Boise Metro Plan to allow development of a regional shopping mall outside the downtown Boise core. Staff report, Susan M Stacy, Director, Planning and Development Services. Portion of Boise City Council Minutes and portion of public testimony.	June-August 1983
1	11	Ott property Decision (denial) and order of Court Case 83254, William H Moseley and Allen T. Noble v. Lawrence Ott and Gertrude Ott, issued December 30, 1983. Case No. 82354, was heard in Ada County Fourth District Court. Included is a November 8, 1982 Idaho Statesman article detailing the history of the court case.	1983 December
2	1	Price Development Company Suit Verified Answer, Court Case No. 84947, Price Development Company v. The City of Boise, filed in Fourth District Court, Ada County, Idaho, April 4, 1984. BDA response to issues raised by Price Development Company. Includes 1982 Idaho Statesman articles, background case between William H Moseley and Allen T Noble v. Lawrence Ott and Gertrude Ott.	1984
2	2	Boise Redevelopment Agency Selection Advisory Committee meeting, Agenda & Minutes Minutes of meeting of the BRA Selection Advisory Committee. Transcript of a press conference conducted on February 9, 1984 by John Price, President, Price Development Company, following Price Company discussion with the SAC. Transcript of SAC executive session, presentation by The Taubman Company of proposal for mixed-use development in Downtown Boise, discussion led by Robert C. Larson, President, The Taubman Company and other Taubman Company senior executives. Proposal includes focusing parking south of downtown and bridging the couplet with a pedestrian bridge; integrating "strategic" open space; focus on architectural design including how lower roof tops will look and function with consideration for people in higher structure overlooking the roofs.	February 17, 1984
2	2	BRA Selection Advisory Committee Transcript of meeting of BRA Selection Advisory Committee follows pg. 76 of the February 8, 1984 committee transcript. Summary of purpose of the committee, components of the proposals from Taubman and Price companies, recommendations to: 1) select Taubman Company as the new downtown development company, 2) reconstitute the BRA board as recommended by the Mayor's Select Committee on Downtown Boise in December, 1982, 3) encourage development of a business group to serve as a link between the Redevelopment Agency and community. Initial motion modified by motion that Taubman Company accept seven conditions detailed in the amended motion. Motion passes.	February 22, 1984
2	2	BRA Board Meeting Minutes of the March 6,1984 BRA board meeting. Acceptance of the SAC report, motion and approval of The Taubman Company as new developer for a downtown mall, discussion following approval for BDA to form a representative group with members of the Uptown Boise group.	March 6, 1984
2	3	Dateline History of BRA Dateline History of Idaho Urban Renewal Law and Boise Redevelopment Agency. Estimate fair re-use value of property in the Central Urban Renewal Project (Boise Urban Renewal Plan, Project I and Project II). Appraisal based on Winmar Plan, includes summary of existing conditions in UR and surrounding area pgs. 1-35.	1984
2	4	Proposed convention center Convention Center Analysis for Greater Boise Auditorium District. Market Study includes several pages (end of document) not included in first copy.	November 1984
2	5	Proposed convention center Market Study Proposed Convention Center, date stamped January 10, 1985.	November 1984
2	6	Westpark rezoning Press release and interview transcript, H. Larry Leasure, February 15, 1985. Westpark Associates rezone application ZO- 4 -85 dated as filed on March 12, 1985. (Franklin/Cole, Milwaukee/Emerald).	February-March 1985
2	7	Boise City Metro Plan Proposal to amend the Boise City Metro Plan to permit development of a regional shopping center outside Boise's downtown core, but inside city limits. Location: Westpark Associates, W.H. Moseley, Allen T. Noble, Wright-Leasure Co Names: Westpark Associates, W.H. Moseley, Allen T. Noble, Wright-Leasure Co
2	7	Staff report for Westpark Rezone Application Staff report for Westpark Rezone Application, CP-1-85/Wright Leasure Co. with recommendations to modify text proposed in the application.
2	7	Idaho Statesman article, Westpark Article supporting rezone application Westpark Mall.	June 5, 1985
2	7	Revised Transportation Analysis, Westpark Regional Shopping Center	June 1985
2	7	City Planning staff report City Planning staff report for ZO-4-85/Regional Shopping Centers in C-2 Zones as Conditional Uses. Names: Sheldon D Gerber, Boise City Community Development	June 21, 1985
2	7	Testimony, Larry Leasure Testimony, Larry Leasure, to Boise City Planning and Zoning Commission to allow regional shopping centers in C-2 and C-3 zones as a conditional use.	June 25, 1985
2	8	Westpark Mall Traffic Analysis	July 1985
2	8	City Planning staff report to Boise City Council Westpark Rezone and Annexation (RZ-2-85, A-5-85), includes list of materials from June, 1985 P&Z Commission hearings that are not included in the staff report. Names: Sheldon D Gerber, Boise City Community Development	July 15, 1985
2	9	Market Plan, Boise Convention and Business Bureau	June 1985
3	1	Boise City Council meeting Recommendations from Boise and Fire Departments and Boise Urban Stages, Idaho Transportation Department, Ada Planning Association, Ada County Highway District, in regards to Westpark proposed mall. Boise City, Planning and Development Staff report, CU-106-85. Testimony, H. Larry Leasure, Wright/Leasure Development Company, Boise City Planning and Zoning Commission, August 27, 1985. Two loose sheets which may be appendices to the CU-106-85 staff report, cost of public services summary and comment on sales tax. Copy two, staff report, CU-106-85.	July 1985
3	2	Developer selection recommendations Report and history of the 1985 developer selection process conducted by Boise Redevelopment Agency Evaluation Committee in regard to the Boise city center redevelopment project.	December 9, 1985
3	3	Emkay Regional Shopping Center proposal Report and application from Emkay Development Company, a Morrison Knudsen Company, request for Conditional Use Permit for 1505 W Main Street (Quinn Property), 60+ acres, current uses, automotive dealership, gravel extraction ponds and related lands. Application includes conceptual site plans and concepts, aerial photographs, transportation analysis including traffic projections for 1990 and 2000, wildlife, water quality and aquatic habitat recommendations, design and landscape standards, including tree and plantings recommendations, analysis of compliance with Boise River Plan and Boise Metro Plan, and color and black/white multi-page brochure promotional and history brochure of the Emkay Development Company.	December 8, 1985
3	4	Boise Downtown Urban Design Plan Framework Master Plan for 8-block Boise downtown urban renewal area. Volume 1 covers building mass, open space, circulation, parking and access, pedestrian and landscape system and design guidelines. Volume 2 identifies 12 capital improvement projects, 10 surface improvements and street furnishings, 2 short-term parking projects. Operations and maintenance are also addressed. The parking analysis estimates parking needs in accompaniment to the urban renewal plan, location of surface lot and future parking garages, cost estimates and budgets. Names: Zimmer, Gunsul, Frasca Partnership, Project for Public Spaces	March - April 1986
3	5	Disposition and Development Agreement Legal agreement between Boise Redevelopment Agency and Idaho Building Associates for development of Lots 7, 8, portion of lot 9, Block 43, Boise City Original Townsite.	August 1986
3	6	Disposition and Development Agreement Legal agreement between Boise Redevelopment Agency and Oppenheimer Development Corporation for development of Lots 1 through 12, Block 9, Boise City Original Townsite.	August 28, 1986
4	1	Boise Redevelopment Agency report and related materials Interviews for Business Improvement District Interim Director, BID Budget, Marketing Services, parking study. Names: Susan B Reents, Jane Lloyd, Robert B Loughrey, Ken Saunderson, Hummel LaMarch & Hunsucker Architects. Also includes Minutes, October 23, 1986, BRA Board, Agenda, BRA Board, October 30, 1986, Status Report, BID, Business Improvement District Status Report, November 5, 1986, BRA Board Agenda, November 20, 1986. Also includes Name for downtown public plaza, RFQ Fidelity/Union Block Building, Agenda, November 20,1986 BRA Board, Agenda December 4, 1986 BRA Board, Report and Finance Plan, Phase 1 (C-2) downtown redevelopment including land sales and parking options. Floor plans for Fidelity/Union Block Buildings.	September-December 1986
4	1	Boise Economic Support Team In separate pocket file folder, support for and information on Downtown Convention Center. Boise City Council Resolution (R-181-86) supporting construction of downtown convention center (July 9, 1986). Summary of 1986 Touch Ross Feasibility Study.	July - September 1986
4	2	BRA Resolution and accompanying documents Resolution and accompanying documents focused on infrastructure projects, land sales, parking needs. Includes sketches for parking garages. Names: Hummel LaMarch & Hunsucker Architects, McAlvain Construction	September - December 1986
4	3	Greater Boise Auditorium District State Representative Phil Childers request to Attorney General James Jones to examine funding authority of Greater Boise Auditorium District. Press releases from Rep Childers, dissolve the Greater Boise Auditorium District; public records request from State Representative Phil Childers, response from Jay L Webb, Givens, McDevitt, Pursley, Webb & Buser. Names: State Representative Phil Childers, Donna Loibl, Jim C Harris, Scott Nelson, Boise Area Chamber of Commerce	1986
4	3	Greater Boise Auditorium District Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau newsletter re: retaining Greater Boise Auditorium District by vote during November, 1986 elections. Various press releases and pamphlets regarding vote on Auditorium District. Names: Robert A Mather, Jay L Webb, Givens, McDevitt, Pursley, Webb & Buser	September 1985
4	3	Greater Boise Auditorium District Marketing Proposal, Idaho Travel Council; White Paper: Future Funding Needs For The Travel Industry in Idaho; Idaho Travel Council 1987 Marketing Plan, Draft. Names: Ralph McMullen, Idaho State Travel Director
4	3	Greater Boise Auditorium District Assorted materials relating to proposed Downtown Convention Center. Press release, George Karl, NBA Head Coach/General Manager, Golden State Warriors basketball team, in Boise to announce support for a downtown convention center. Bisterfield for Commission Campaign, re: Auditorium District. Don Chance, Ada County Property Owners, re: Auditorium District. Resolution by Directors of The Greater Boise Auditorium District supporting State legislation to divest the District of authority to levy property taxes. Names: George Karl, Don Chance
4	4	Greater Boise Auditorium District, Downtown Boise Convention Center Contract GBAD & Planning Dynamics Corporation & The Russell Company re: Phase 1, design, budget and development of the proposed downtown convention center. Follow-up correspondence and contract amendments between GBAD and Planning Dynamics. Names: Robert A Mather, Richard R Holtz, Planning Dynamics Corporation	1986-1988
4	4	Greater Boise Auditorium District, Downtown Boise Convention Center GBAD Resolution, January, 1987, approving Front Street Parking Garage design and construction agreement between GBAD and BRA. Contracts and correspondence BRA and Planning Dynamics, BRA agendas, minutes, financial reports. Public records request, Betsy Z Russel, The Idaho Statesman, financial reports associated with construction of Front Street parking garage. BRA/Boise City agreement to provide geothermal service to new convention center. Names: Robert A Mather, Richard R Holtz, Planning Dynamics Corporation. Diane L DeChambeau, BRA, Betsy Russell, Stephen Jordan, P.E., City of Boise.	November, 1987
4	5	Boise Auditorium District Public records request, Betsy Z Russell, contracts amendments, convention center. Various press articles (1986-1989) regarding convention center including modifying construction of Front Street parking garage to accommodate further expansion of convention center and including a skybridge between center and parking garage; federal funding, transit mall on Idaho and Main Streets. Press articles on convention center costs, parking garage, 1987 Auditorium District Board elections, Ada County Free Library. Names: Betsy Z Russell, H Wayne Gibbs, Dan Popkey, Jay L Webb	1986-1989
4	5	Greater Boise Auditorium District Public records request from Betsy Z Russell regarding contracts, financial information, plans, costs, minutes, fees associated with convention center project and contract with Planning Dynamics. GBAD Board Agenda, December 14, 1987.	October 23, 1987
4	6	Board Agenda and Minutes Summary of extensive December 1986 public activities in downtown Boise. Status report, Downtown Business Improvement District. Change Order #6, Public Open Space project, Phase 1. Unsigned Resolution, BRA and Ada County Highway District, engineering, construction and maintenance of rights-of-way, streets, landscaping. Recommendation to hire Brian Chase as Project Manager, resume included, Structural Evaluation Bon Marche Parking Structure. Developer Status report (Idaho Building Associates, William C Dodge), Robert B Loughrey. Summary, background, status of financial agreements and construction - Alexander Building, Idaho Building, Convention Center, Oppenheimer Development, EBCO, Inc, Fidelity/Union Block Building, Wright-Leasure/EBCO, Inc retail development, Moore Financial - Idaho First Terrace project. Names: Jane Lloyd, Sue Reents. Charles F Hummel, Robert B Loughrey	January 1987
4	8	Development Strategy for URD The Grove Street Furnishings Schedule, February, 1987. Resolution -Disposition and Development Agreement, Wright-Leasure/EBCO and successor Alexander Building Associates. City of Boise staff report, Wright-Leasure Co. to renovate Alexander Building. Interim Parking Plan. Amend Front Street Design Services Agreement. Proposal for Eastman Marketplace, open-air market. Grove Brick Donation Program report. Developer Selection for Union Block/Fidelity Building. BRA Purchasing Policies. Letters of Intent BRA and Roper's Ltd, Hal Davis Jewelers, Brookover's, The Mode Ltd. City of Boise Design Review staff report, renovation of the Idaho Building. Design Review staff report, 877 Main Street (southeast corner Main and 9th), Oppenheimer Development Corp.	February-March 1987
5	1	Correspondence and Resolutions Omnibus Implementation Agreement to Disposition and Development Agreement Between BRA and FIC (associated with Oppenheimer Development Company). Correspondence Boise Auditorium District/BRA - vacation of Grove Street. Correspondence - Relocation of B.U.S. (Boise Urban Stages) Parking, Block 22. BRA/B.U.S.- administration of B.U.S. BRA 1986/1987 Revenue/Expenditure Analysis, Convention Center Parking, correspondence - statutory procedures to amend urban renewal plan to provide for tax increment financing. Names: Ron Twilegar, Robert Mather, Brian Chase, A. F. (Skip) Oppenheimer	April 1987
5	1	Resolution to approve Omnibus Implementation Agreement Resolution to approve Omnibus Implementation Agreement for the Disposition and Development Agreement - BRA/Oppenheimer Development Company for Bon Parking Garage and provision of a drive-up banking facility, location to be determined. Resolution or approve Agreement between BRA and FIC (associated with Oppenheimer Development Company) to commit funds to a Public Parking Facility. Names: Richard Riley, Ryan Armbruster, Robert Loughrey, Rick Greenfield
5	1	Request for Fund Reappropriation Summary of changes which occurred recently and request to transfer funds from Chinden-Broadway line item to various line items associated with maintenance of existing facilities and BID coordination.	1986-1987
5	1	Correspondence and Resolutions Resolution regarding utility easements to facilitate construction of the Grove. Correspondence regarding Front Street Utility Relocation and Restruction, Draft Resolution Ada County Highway District/BRA regarding costs for Front Street roadway improvements and utility relocation Capital Boulevard/10th Street.
5	2	Staff Memo - Alive After Five initiative Construction and Cost Sharing Agreement BRA/Achd County Highway District Front/Grove Street Projects. Ada County Highway District Traffic Analysis 8th Street Pedestrian Crossing 8th and Front Street.	June 1987
5	2	Correspondence with Railroad Company (Union Pacific Railroad) Correspondence regarding inclusion of RR Company property in UR Plan, restrictions on RR property, and noting the RR willingness to discuss sale/purchase of any or all of the RR property. Construction schedule summary for First Interstate Center. Handwritten notes (apparently informal Minutes) BRA Board meeting. Project Update "Friends of Capital City's Grove Street Property".	May 1987
5	2	Correspondence CSHQA Investments Correspondence regarding interest in developing Fidelity Buildings/Union Block. Names: Jeffrey Schneider
5	2	ACHD Traffic Analysis ACHD Traffic Analysis, 8th Street Pedestrian Crossing, BRA tiff memo- Amendment 1, Cost Sharing Agreement, Front Street project. Right-of-Way Agreement, Front Street project. BRA staff report - options for Convention Center Parking. Revision 87-B1, BRA Financial Plan, June 8, 1987. Parking demand analysis, portions of downtown Boise. BRA Board Agenda, June 25, 1987, items include CSHQA/Trammel Crow Request for Exclusive Right- to-Negotiate or Fidelity/Union Block Building; copy of April - June, 1987 Acquisition and Development Proposal, The Janss Corporation/BRA.	June 1987
5	2	Correspondence Roper Investment Company Proposal for construction and ownership of Block 3 (Egyptian), list of BRA Board members.	June 23, 1987
5	3	Board Agendas & Resolutions Regarding Exclusive Right-to-Negotiate (Fidelity-Union Block)	July 1987
5	4	Draft Amendment to URD Plan Description of proposed amendment to original URD plan and background. Amendment designated as Idaho R-4 and R-5 as the amendment must be approved by the State Legislature.	July 1987
5	5	Cover Sheet, Appendix to URD Plan Cover sheet on for Appendix to URD Plan. Entire appendix is included in Folder 4.	July 1987
5	6	Block 3 and Block 44 Development Proposals and correspondence GBAD Resolution, January, 1987, approving Front Street Parking Garage design and construction agreement between GBAD and BRA. Contracts and correspondence BRA and Planning Dynamics, BRA agendas, minutes, financial reports. Public records request, Betsy Z Russell. Names: Janss Corp., J H Roper, The Mode Ltd., Greater Boise Auditorium District	August-September 1987
5	7	Assorted correspondence and BRA actions regarding development of the Idaho Building Associates Assorted correspondence and BRA actions regarding development of the Idaho Building Associates (Parklane Co./Idaho Building Associates), construction/design of convention center, demolition of Falk's and Skaggs buildings. Staff report, remodel Interstate Bank Building. Legal and constitutional analysis of BRA authority to issue tax increment bonds. Report for BRA on need for child care in downtown Boise. Resolution - agreement between City of Boise/BRA in regard to Community Development Plan. Resolution, City of Boise/BRA, affirming independence of BRA. BRA newsletter, November, 1987.	October-November 1987
5	8	Janss Corp. Financial Projections for Block 44 Renovation Project Disposition and Development Agreement BRA/GBAD, convention center and underground parking garage.	October 1987
5	9	BRA Board Agenda Resolution and Development Agreements BRA/City of Boise to amend existing urban renewal plan to allow revenue allocation financing and create a special fund to help finance urban renewal projects described in the Plan. Boise City Planning Staff Report (DDR-109-87, December 4, 1987) - to construct a five story parking garage with first floor retail (Egyptian Parking Garage/Capitol Parking Garage), to remove existing vacant buildings and utilize two existing parking lots. Block 44 (Mode Building) Evaluation of Existing Conditions/Estimate of Improvement Costs, The Janss Corporation. Proposal to retain The Mode Building, The McCarty Building, The Jordan Building, demolish The Standard Building. City/BRA Resolution in regard to an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for an Urban Mass Transportation Assistance grant for planning, design, and construction of a Downtown Transit Center. BRA Finance Plan, October, 1986. Disposition and Development Agreement, Boise City Council/Oppenheimer Development Corporation regarding a parcel on the north-easterly corner of Bannock and 10th St and including the Bon parking garage (south-east corner Bannock/10th, mid-block).	December 1987
6	1	Boise Convention Center Lease Agreement, Requisitions and other documents between Greater Boise Auditorium District/Boise Convention Center for construction costs. Names: Mike Wetherell, Ron Twilegar	April - November 1988
6	2	Reports, brick sales for Grove Plaza/Boise Convention Center Report on sales of bricks (and problems caused by needing to replace grout and shipping issues). January 15, 1988 BRA Board Agenda and attachments: change orders for construction costs Block 22, Egyptian parking lot. BRA / City Resolution re: Downtown Transit Center (on-street) and administration of federal mass transit funds. License Agreement BRA/ACHD - interim use of Grove Street; Certificate of Completion, Egyptian Theatre/Earl M Hardy. January 22, 1988 report on financing construction of Egyptian parking garage; press release sidewalk improvements, all streets in eight-block redevelopment area. February 5, 1988 BRA Board Agenda, press release on $1 million modernization project - Mode Ltd. Resolution - Promissory Note with First Interstate Bank of Idaho for construction financing related to Block3, including demolition; Work Plan - Menzel-Higgins Communications, communications consultant. Recommendation to deposit current and future tax allocation revenue with Idaho State Treasurer for investment, attached letter from Ryan Armbruster, Counsel, Elam, Burke and Boyd recommending BRA not expend revenue allocation funds until 1988 Legislature clarifies authorized use of the funds or 1987 Revenue Allocation Act is challenged and ruled upon by the judiciary. BRA Financial Statements FY 1986 - 1987 (July - September, 1987). Change order, sidewalk demolition.	January-February 1988
6	3	Disposition and Development Agreement Resolution and Development Agreements BRA/Roper Investment Company for construction and ownership of retail building in Block 3 on 8th Street. Names: R. F Niehaus, Denis Clark	March 1988
6	4	Disposition and Development Agreement Acquisition of property for Ninth Street Garage, includes on page 3 a list of ten executed D&DA's with several companies for development of various downtown parcels. BRA/City agreement on use and management of HUD urban renewal funds. Resolution re: issuance of tax increment financing bonds in accord with Idaho Legislature House Bill 183 with purchase of bonds by First Interstate Bank. Development Proposal for Fidelity Building by James R Tomlinson and Gary Christensen. City Design Review Staff Report, external changes to IB&T Center. Resolution re: construction of Ninth Street Garage. Names: Tempra Wilson, James Tomlinson, Gary Christensen	April 1988
6	5	Board Agenda Construction Coordinator. First Interstate Center Associates, Ninth Street Garage. Agreement with Larry Leasure regarding Broadbent Building. Review and disposition of historic and personal items in buildings within the eight-block URD. Sidewalk improvements, proposed Marriott hotel, sewer extension on 8th Street, 1988-1989 BRA budget, Front Street and potential Eastman garages. BRA parking management plan, including garages, negotiation agreement for development of parcel between 8th and Capitol Streets and "old" Grove and Front Streets. Proposal by Contek for Exclusive Right to Negotiate to develop a 300 room hotel and seperate office tower. Proposal by EBCO, Inc. to construct 450 room hotel, bounded by Capitol Boulevard, Front Street, Boise Convention Center, Idaho First Plaza office tower. Parking options and staff recommendation regarding underground parking structure in conjunction with First Interstate Plaza. Proposed development projects: Fidelity Building, Broadbent Building, Block 44, and Idaho Building. Informational Statement, Request for Proposals for Block 22 (bounded by "The Grove", Capitol Boulevard, Front Street). Names: Dennis Clark, Ron Twilegar Parklane Development, Larry Leasure, Union Pacific RR, Rick Greenfield,	May-August 1988
6	6	Board Agenda Documents relating to administration of downtown parking system. Idaho Building Disposition and Development Agreement for renovation of Idaho. Building. Resolution 562, City/BRA agreement for use and management of HUD funds for urban renewal. Disposition and Development Agreement/W. E Pierce Building Associates renovation of historic Idaho Building (80 pgs. plus 25 pg. attachments). Cash flow projection and value conclusion, The Idaho Buikding, Ken Howell. Includes proposal for Mr. Howell to construct a public park adjacent to the Idaho building. Low bid by Quality Electric to install telephone conduit to service the buildings on The Grove. Parking Operations Agreement BRA/AMPCO Parking Agreement.	September 16, 1988
7	1	Board Agendas Board agendas for October 3, October 21, October 28. Request for Proposals for Proposals, Block 22 for hotel development Proposal for Hotel Development from EBCO Inc. for Downtown Boise for convention hotel/commercial center. Includes BRA sale of land for $1 dollar annually for thirty years, BRA to construct parking garage with minimum of 300 stalls, finance agreements including $500,000 loan from EBCO to BRA without interest until net cash flow from the parking garage will provide for it. Proposal from CONTREK/Concrete Technical Specialists to develop a Howard Johnson Plaza Suite Hotel in Downtown Boise. Comparison sheets for EBCO and CONTREK hotel development proposals. Exclusive Rights to Negotiate from COMTREK and EBCO (Cantlon Properties, Inc). Early Entry Agreement, Idaho Building, Ken Howell. Correspondence from David R Frazier regarding parking fees, fines and handling of parking management by Diamond Management with Frazier's request for consideration as BRA concludes contract with AMPCO for parking management.	October 1988
7	2	Board Agenda and Attachments Cantlon Properties Inc., R. D. Cantlon, President - Preliminary Right To Negotiate, Block 22 - office and hotel projects. Shell Properties Corporation letter of inquiry in regard to development of office building on Block 2; interest in pursing discussions with BRA on potential joint parking structure to serve Block 22 and the 8th St Market Place. November 18, 1988 BRA Board Agenda and attachments: Approval of DDA - Fidelity Building/Union Block Building (Resolution 567) renovation of historic Fidelity Building; Early Entry Agreement - Fidelity Building (Christensen Corporation); West Grove Extension - installation of bricks. Draft Drive-In Bank Lease, FIrst Interstate Bank (Main Street entrance to 9th Street Alley, exit to 9th Street, under proposed Eastman Garage); Cantlon Properties Inc response to BRA 'Block 22 office Project Proposal Comparison Criteria".	November 4, 1988
7	3	Special Board Agenda and Attachments Cantlon Properties submittal for Block 22 office building with conceptual site plan. Exclusive Right to Negotiate - Block 22 Office Building, Cantlon Properties.	December 6, 1988
7	4		1989
7	5		January-February 1989
7	6	Special Board Meeting Only attachments relate to parking rate adjustments and potential sites for an agency move to new quarters. Folder also includes a letter from Gary Christian expressing his and Jim Tomlinson's interest in investigating the feasibility of redeveloping the Union Block building, and an April 24, 1989 proposal from Oppenheimer Development Corporation for development of a hotel on Block 22.	April 5, 1989
7	7	Disposition and Development Agreement Agreement for sale of Broadbent Building to Broadbent Building Associates in the amount of $103,000. Mention is made in the document that The name of the Boise Redevelopment Agency has been changed to the Capital City Development Corporation.	April 21, 1989
7	8	Board Agenda May 5, 1989 Board Agenda (note the agenda continues to be labeled as BRA Agenda). Correspondence from Ada County Highway District, letter from Fred M Schuerman with request for "Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively" for development of the parcel on the southwest corner of Idaho St / Capitol Blvd. July 10, 1989 CCDC Board Agenda.	May-July 1989
7	9	Regular Board Meeting Agenda And Attachments September 11th Board Agenda - Conceptual Approval of Central Fountain for The Grove and for "Great Blues" Art Piece. Authorization to proceed with RFP Process on Eastman Site (regarding proposed development of ZCMI II), new proposal for Idaho Building Parking Options (Ken Howell), approval of CCDC Fiscal Year 1989 - 90 Budgets, Legal Service Agreement with Elam, Burke, and Boyd. September 18th Board Agenda - Agreement to Negotiate Exclusively with Cantlon Properties for Hotel/Office Development and Oppenheimer Development Corporation for a Hotel Development, Bid Award on Convention Center Streetscape, 1989 - 90 Fiscal Year Budget, Downtown Boise Association Retail Planning Committee.	September 1989
7	10	Board Meeting Attachments Revised elevation and floor plans for Egyptian Lot (Fred Schuerman), Conceptual Approval "Great Blues" Art Piece, Disposition and Development Agreement for Block 44 (Jansss Corporation) without Table of Contents.	October 16, 1989
8	1	Disposition and Development Agreement (Block 44, Janss Corporation)	October 1989
8	2	Letter from Ryan Armbruster, Corporation Counsel Letter conveying latest draft of Disposition and Development Agreement with Janss Corporation for Block 44, with Resolution of Approval, Reso 587. October 15, 1989 Hotel Submittal, Block 22, by Oppenheimer Development Corporation (complete plan).	October 16, 1989
8	3	Eastman Block Proposal Proposal for development of a ZCMI Department Store at Eighth and Main streets.	November 6, 1989
8	4	Special Board Meeting Special Board Meeting, November 3, 1989 Minutes of Board Meetings, February 3, 1989, July 10, 1989, October 16, 1989. Staff report on development proposals for Block 22. Notice of meeting for lease of a portion of Block 44, Janss Corporation. Various documents regarding operations of CCDC. Board Agenda and Attachments, November 27, 1989.	November 1989
8	5	Board Agenda and Attachments Board Agenda and Attachments December 11, 1989. December 21, 1989 report on history of the Boise Convention Center Hotel, apparently by university students, edited by Professor Susan S. Medlin, Ph.D.	December 1989
8	6	Resolution 557 and Resolution 585 Resolution 557 - requirements for the acquisition and construction of a parking facility - authorizing revenue allocation bonds not to exceed $3,200, 000 in the principal amount (Eastman Block Project). Description of the Eastman Garage, designed by Hummel, LaMarche and Hunsucker, engineering by CH2M Hill. Resolution 585 - City of Boise/CCDC agreement to administer US Department of Housing and Urban Development funds (CDBG funds) for a parking facility between Capitol Blvd and 8th Street. Includes list and description of nine current and previous disposition and development agreements (DDA). Section 3 of the agreement references Boise City Ordinance No 5026 notes that any City Council members appointed to the CCDC Board are not acting in an ex officio capacity, "but rather as private citizens, who although they are members of the City Council, are exercising their independent judgement as private citizens when they sit on the Board".	1989
8	7	Board Agenda and Attachments Press release, resignation of Ron Twilgar as Chairman of CCDC and description of the James C Howland Urban Enrichment Award to CCDC (November, 1989). Exclusive Right to Negotiate, Oppenheimer Development, The Home Company, DBA Tomlinson and Associates, and The Christensen Corporation, for the Eastman Block. Reinstallment Agreement with Broadbent Building Associates on the Broadbent Building. Agreement for Construction and Fabrication of "Great Blues" sculpture on The Grove. Copy of a February, 1990 Pavement Management Repot for the Salt Lake City Corporation Department of Public Works.	January 8, 1990
8	8	Board Agenda Attachment Disposition and Development Agreement with Clegg Investments for the Capitol Terrace Condominium and parking garage.	December 17, 1991
8	9	8th Street Marketplace frontage on Capitol Blvd Proposal presented by Chuck Winder, Winston Real Estate, for sale and purchase of a parcel on the southwest corner of Capitol and Broad (Lots 1-6, Block 7 of the Davis Addition) for $394,000. Purchase assumes Broad Street would be vacated.	1981-1985
9		Spiral bound booklets The Idaho Plaza, Response to BRA Request for Proposal, February, 1989 - Cantlon Properties. Appendix, Urban Renewal Plan, July 1987, Boise Central District. Disposition and Development Agreement, Boise Redevelopment Agency and The Mode LTD., February 17, 1988. Disposition and Development Agreement, Boise Redevelopment Agency and The Alexander Building Associates, January 21, 1987.

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