CM 1988-11-01 Minutes of November 1, 1988
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a special called Joint
work session with the Economic and Business Development Board at 7:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers/Executive Conference Room on Tuesday,
November 1, 1988 in the Coppell To~n Center. The following members
were present:
Dean Wilkerson, Hayor Pro Tem
Walter PettiJohn, Councilman
Tom Hutton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Co,_an, Councilman
Hark Wolfe, Councilman
John A. Nelson, Councilman
Lee Richardson, Chairman Eco. and Dev. Board
David Greet, Boardmember
Don Hodges, Boardmember
Regina Johnson, Boardmember
Hayor DuEgan was not present at the meeting. Also present were City
Hanager Alan D. Ratliff.
The meeting was called to order by Hayor Pro Tem Dean Wilkerson.
Everyone was asked to stand while Hayor Pro Tem Wilkerson gave the
invocation. Councilman Tom Horton led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Chairman Lee Richardson addressed the City Council and members of the
Economic and Business Development Board with opening remarks. He then
introduced Paul Dlshman, University of North Texas.
Item 3: Discussion of the Coppell Resident Analysis research report
prepared by Paul Dishman of the University of North Texas
and other economic development alternatives and programs.
Paul Dishman, University of North Texas, made the presentation to the
City Council and Board members. Hr. Dishman reviewed the Research
Report, Coppell Resident Analysis, which included a study report of
why people choose to live in Coppell, and requested direction from the
City Council as to the course of action to be considered. The action
plan included the folloving:
1. Identify Evangelists
2. Produce Hulti-Hedia Presentation
3. Produce "Guide to Coppell" Brochure
4. Create "Ten Hinute Tour"
5. Create a "Coppell Profile Report"
6. Produce an Annual Event
7. Build a Pavilion
8. Increase Outdoor Advertising
9. Implement an Information Billboard
These programs would be funded through volunteer contributions and
funds desi~nated from the City budget. The City Council and the
Economic and Development Board me~bers reviewed the ~Co~parative
Characteristics of Econo~ic Development Prosrm tn Hetroplex Suburbs"
which vas passed out durtn$ the meetins,
Discussion vas also held on expenditure for the Coppoll Calm. lC ns
the consensus of the City Council to place on its on 'the consent
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agenda for the first scheduled meeting of the City Council in December
to consider appropriation of.~.$500 '~rOm the City budget for the
Coppell Gala.
Item 4: Discussion and consideration of recommendations for
expenditures of funds for economic development.
Following discussion it was the consensus of the City Council to
F endorse the submitted Study and Action Plan utilizing $5,600 of funds
from the City budget and prioritizing suggestions submitted.
Availability of additional funds will be reviewed and considered
during the April, 1989 budget meetings. The Economic and Development
Board is authorized to spend $500 or less for multi-media exposure
and/or brochures without prior approval of the City Council.
Councilman Horton moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Smothermon
seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion.
Lou Duggan
Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons
City Secretary
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