BM 2002-10-02 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
October 2, 2002
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 2, 2002, at Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following were present: Chairman Bill Rohloff, Gary
Roden, Bruce Bradford, Ron Hansen, Kris Fichtner, Mohamed Elmougy, Mary Ann
Kellam, City Manager Jim Witt, Chad Beach, Gary Sieb, and Andrea Roy.
Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Election of Officers
Committee members recommended that both the current Chairman and Vice
Chairman remain in their positions. It was moved by Mohammed Elmougy and
seconded by Kris Fichtner that Bill Rohloff continue as Committee Chairman and
Gary Roden continue as Committee Vice Chairman. The motion passed
unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Mary Ann Kellam and seconded by Kris Fichtner that the
minutes of the September 4, 2002 meeting be approved as recorded. The motion
passed unanimously.
Economic Development Loan Fund Potential
City Manager Jim Witt briefed the Committee on the possibility of the City
creating an economic development fund to be utilized for low-interest loans for
start-up businesses or to spark development in target areas. This type of fund
might assist the City with our efforts in Old Coppell. Staff will discuss this issue
with area municipalities and continue to look into possible financing opportunities
for Old Coppell. Staff will also consult with Committee members in the banking
industry for assistance.
Update on Marketing Events.
A. ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)
Staff informed the Committee of the progress on the booth design, marketing
video, and scheduling of those members attending the November 6-8 ICSC Idea
Exchange in San Antonio. A report on the event will be given at the next
Economic Development Committee Meeting.
B. NAIOP (National Association of Industrial & Office Properties)
Staff, Committee Chairman, and member Ron Hansen, briefed the Committee on
the NAIOP Annual Emerging Trends Conference that was held on September 26,
2002. Attendance at this event was beneficial and will assist the Committee in
preparation for future sponsorship of a NAIOP breakfast meeting.
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General Discussion and Other business.
Staff briefed the Committee on the status of The Container Store and STAPLES
projects, including the development review, the incentive agreement preparation,
and press releases. Additionally, Staff informed the Committee of the two
upcoming kick-off meetings for the newly created Regional Transportation Task
Force, inviting anyone who wishes to attend.
Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Mary Ann Kellam and
seconded by Kris Fichtner that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:50 p.m. The Committee adjourned to
Babe's restaurant in Roanoke, TX for dinner.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrea L. Roy, Secretary
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