BM 2007-03-07 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
March 7, 2007
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at
Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden, Bill Lowery, Jason Crawford, Bradley Snyder, Kenneth
Luttmer, Larry Kingsbury, Matt Hall, David Geeslin, Mary Ciminelli, David Apple, Scarlett Hovland,
Mindi Hurley, Councilmember Marvin Franklin, and City Manager, Jim Witt.
Call to Order
1.
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Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
2.
It was moved by Matt Hall and seconded by Larry Kingsbury that the minutes of the
February 7, 2007 meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
Presentation: Alen Hinckley
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Alen Hinckley from Univest addressed the committee concerning the city’s retail
incentives.
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Mr. Hinckley spoke about redevelopment of commercial/retail properties in the City.
1. Begin concentration at the major four intersections at Denton Tap and
South Lake, Denton Tap and SH 121, Sandy Lake and MacArthur, and
Belt Line and MacArthur.
2. Sell the city on its demographics
3. Incentives to update retail buildings that already exist.
4. Review ways in which to expedite the site plan review.
5. Survey citizens for feedback on choices of retail.
6. Offer a summit for brokers and retailers here in Coppell.
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Discussion followed
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The committee thanked Mr. Hinckley for his presentation.
Discussion of Retail Summit
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Mindi continued discussion from the February meeting concerning a Retail Summit.
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Discussion followed addressing the following.
1. Retain a “hot spot” listing for retail development.
2. Incorporate discussion concerning retail issues at the Citizen Summit
3. Host brokers and retailers for their input.
3. Staff will develop a survey for the citizen’s input.
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The committee asked that staff identify areas where refinements can be made to existing
ordinances to assist in the redevelopment of commercial/retail properties, without
sacrificing overall quality. The report will be ready in the next 90 days.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
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North Lake College had a successful ribbon cutting.
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Mindi reviewed the projects under construction and the upcoming openings of businesses.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Ken Luttmer and seconded by Larry
Kingsbury that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Secretary