BM 2003-04-02 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
April 2, 2003
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at Coppell
Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following
were present: Chairman Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden, Kris Fichtner, Matt Hall, Robert Key, Ed Thomas,
Jason Crawford, Ron Hansen, Councilmember Bill York, City Manager Jim Witt, Chad Beach, Gary Sieb,
Andrea Roy, and Scarlett Hovland.
Call to Order
Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Introduction of new members
· Bill Rohloff introduced Ed Thomas as the Chamber appointee and Jason Crawford as the City
appointee for the committee.
· Jason was sworn in by Bill Rohloff.
Approval of Minutes: March 5, 2003
It was moved by Gary Roden and seconded by Matt Hall that the minutes of the March 5, 2003
meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
Presentation by City Engineer Ken Griffin
· Ken Griffin reported on issues regarding engineering/utility issues surrounding undeveloped
properties within the industrial/office district.
· Ken reviewed the property values and problems with the Sandy Lake Road, Royal Lane and
the 121 Bypass properties.
· Discussion followed with the committee recommending that these issues be taken to the City
Council to review and a proposed incentive plan be drafted for presentation.
Consideration of a request by Dexas International, Ltd.
· A request was reviewed by the committee to activate the Coppell Industrial Development
Corporation for consideration of the issuance of Tax-Exempt Industrial Revenue Bonds to
fund the subject project.
· Discussion followed. It was moved by Ron Hansen and seconded by Kris Fichtner that no
action be taken at this time. The motion passed unanimously.
Update on Land Acquisition in Old Coppell
· City Manager Jim Witt reported that a prospect for Old Town is having financial issues with
expanding to Coppell.
Update on Marketing Events
· Bill Rohloff shared that the Container Store groundbreaking was very well attended with 300+
of their employees attending. The groundbreaking ceremony took place a Wagon Wheel Park.
The Rec Center presented gift certificates along with other retail business to Container Store
employees.
General Discussion
· Robert Key shared this was his last meeting as the CISD Board liason. He commended the
committee for all their endeavors and was honored to be a part of the committee.
· Andrea reported on various business sites in Coppell.
· Committee members were advised on MyCoppell on the Coppell Website. They were
encouraged to sign up.
Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Matt Hall and seconded by Kris Fichtner that
the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Secretary