BM 2004-09-01 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
September 1, 2004
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at
Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Bill Rohloff, Jason Crawford, Ed Thomas, John Durand, Marvin Franklin, Matt
Hall, Jeanette Cajide, Larry Kingsbury, Allen Mushinski, Councilmember Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Andrea Roy, and Scarlett Hovland.
Call to Order
· Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
· Bill welcomed Allen Mushinski who will act as the CISD Liaison for the Committee
· Bill informed the Committee that Jeanette Cajide resigned as a member. Jeanette will be
moving to Austin. Bill wished her all the best.
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Jason Crawford and seconded by Larry Kingsbury that the minutes of the
August 4, 2004 meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
Discussion Regarding Targeted Business
· Andrea Roy offered suggestions that the Committee research specific named targeted
businesses. The Committee agreed and would like to keep the list in the forefront.
· Bill Rohloffpresented an update on the Texas Health Resources mini medical clinic project.
· It was discussed that that the following would help in targeting businesses to Coppell
· City to offer incentives
· City staff and/or Committee members meet with land owners
· Target unique businesses that represent Coppell. Already lots of retail that surrounds
the city.
· Andrea Roy met with a landowner / developer about targeting businesses to Coppell. Andrea
suggested he make a presentation to the Committee at a future meeting.
Discussion Regarding Scheduling of Business Retention Meetings
· Andrea provided a list of 10 companies based on values, employees, whether they lease/own,
and whether any prior contact has been made. She invited committee members to accompany
her to these companies.
Discussion Regarding an Economic Development Strategic Plan
· Andrea proposed that the Committee develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan.
· Andrea reviewed the City Council goals and objectives. These goals and objectives would
serve as a basis for the strategic plan.
· Andrea proposed that the plan include the following three goals:
·To preserve and enhance tax base of the community
· To promote and market the City as an action oriented and pro-business community,
enhancing the City's competitive position in the region.
· To promote and facilitate the location of retail and commercial development of Old
Coppell.
Andrea asked that the Committee be prepared to adopt a format for the strategic plan at the
October meeting.
Andrea Roy shared that the City and the Chamber are working together on a survey to be
mailed to business owners that will address business retention and targeted businesses.
General Discussion
A. Chairman's update on Presentation to City Council
· Bill Rohloff gave an Economic Development Presentation to the City Council on
August 24, 2004. He updated the Council on the Hot Spot Developments, Tree
Mitigation, CASTLE, and Development Facts.
B. Boards & Commissions Appointments
· The new Boards & Commissions Appointees will be announced at the September 14
City Council meeting. New appointees will be in attendance at the October meeting.
C. Update on Commercial and Industrial Development Projects
· Grandy's Restaurant closed.
· A number of tax abatement applicants will be coming forward to the Committee in the
near future.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Matt Hall and seconded by Marvin Franklin
that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Secretary