CM 1999-04-13 MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 1999
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
April 13, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tern
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Keenan was absent from the meeting. Also present were City Manager Jim
Witt, Deputy City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney Peter G. Smith.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code- Consultation with City
Attorney and Spedal Legal Counsel.
1. DEW Land Issues.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. as allowed under the above-
stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session A. Presentation regarding Upper Trinity River Feasibility Study.
B. Discussion regarding proposed Noise Ordinance.
C. Discussion regarding City Council Retreat Agenda.
D. Discussion regarding Revisions to the Food Code.
E. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Pastor Joyce Cravens of the First United Methodist Church led those present in the
Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance
6. Presentation to Gold Star Recipients.
Mayor Sheehan presented the Gold Star Awards to those recipients in attendance.
7. Consider approval of a Proclamation to honor the Coppell High School
Basketball Team, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Coach Brad
Chasteen and Team Captains Justin Shelby, Jamon Copeland and Bryan Oler. Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation to honor the Coppell High School
Basketball Team, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Stover seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
8. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of April 19-23 as
National Secretary/Office Professional's Appreciation Week, and
Wednesday, April 21, 1999 as National Secretary/Office Professional's Day,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Kathy
Bowling, Executive Secretary to the City Manager. Mayor Pro Tern Turmell moved to
approve a Proclamation naming the week of April 19-23 as National Secretary/Office
Professional's Appreciation Week, and Wednesday, April 21, 1999 as National
Secretary/Office Professional's Day, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
9. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming Friday, April 23, 1999 Arbor
Day in Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. ....
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Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Gary Sims,
Director of Leisure Services. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation
naming Friday, April 23, 1999 Arbor Day in Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
10. Consider approval of a Proclamation proclaiming April 25, 1999 through
May 1, 1999 "Victims' Rights Week," and providing City Council support
and endorsement of Victims' Rights Week activities and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Lori
Walker, Victim Assistance Counselor. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve a
Proclamation proclaiming April 25, 1999 through May 1, 1999 "Victims' Rights Week," and
providing City Council support and endorsement of Victims' Rights Week activities and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Cotmcilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
....... 11. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Coppell Recreation Development
Corporation.
Gary Tanel, Chairman of the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation, made a
presentation to Council advising that $10,000,000 worth of bonds had been sold to pay for
the aquatic center, Phase I of the Wagon Wheel Sports Complex and the first two of the
hike and bike trails.
12. Presentation by Fire Chief Bob Kruse regarding ISO rating classification.
Fire Chief Bob Kruse made a presentation to Council indicating the City's LSO rating
classification has been raised to Public Protection Class 3.
13. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Joyce Skelton, 153 Dickens Drive, addressed the Council concerning construction
noise.
B. Arthur Kwast, 123 Sandy Oak Lane, spoke to Council regarding a firm to redesign
the City logo and the Attorney General website.
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C. Pete Wilson, 214 Samuel, expressed thanks for the Arts Center and commended City
Manager Jim Witt, Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips and Sheri Moino, Facilities
Manager, for all their hard work on making the Arts Center a reality.
CONSENT AGENDA
14. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: March 23, 1999.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1157, Burger King,
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial,
Special Use Permit) to allow the development of a 3,925 square foot
drive-through restaurant with an indoor play area on 1.04 acres of
property located along the west side of MacArthur Blvd.,
approximately 610' north of the D.A.R.T. right-of-way, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1155, Dickey's
Barbecue Restaurant, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to
C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit, to allow a 4,000 square
foot restaurant on a .913 acre tract of property located along the west
side of S. Denton Tap Road; along the south side of the St. Louis &
Southwestern Railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles
on designated portions of Fritz Drive, Southwestern Boulevard, Royal
Lane, Gateway Boulevard, Wrangler Drive and Airline Drive by
amending Section 8-3-1A of the Code of Ordinances; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of awarding Bid # Q-09199-04 for the purchase of a
Articulating~ Telescopic Aerial Truck to be used by Sign & Signals
Division for Sign/Signal infrastructure maintenance and repair to
Village Ford of Lewisville in the amount of $65,045.00, as budgeted.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying Ordinance
No. 91500-A-218, C carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-219, D carrying Ordinance No.
99872 and E carrying Bid No. Q0199-04. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
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15. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-176, McMillan Estate,
zoning change request from SF-9 and C (Single Family-9 and Commercial) to
PD-SF-9 (Planned Development, Single Family-9), to allow the development
of a single residential home on 1.49 acres of property located along the north
side of Bethel Road, approximately 120' east of Hearthstone Lane, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-220 for Case
No. PD-176, McMillan Estate, zoning change request from SF-9 and C (Single Family-9
and Commercial) to PD-SF-9 (Planned Development, Single Family-9), to allow the
development of a single residential home on 1.49 acres of property located along the north
side of Bethel Road, approximately 120' east of Hearthstone Lane, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover and Wheeler voting in
favor of the motion and Councilmember York voting against the motion.
16. Consider approval of a six-month extension of time as it applies to the
expiration date of the Replat for Lot 25, Block A, Northlake Woodlands East
#10, Phase B, to allow the creation of two lots on 58,042 square feet of
property located along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately
135 feet north of Condor Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired if the request included both lots. Mr. Sieb
verified both Lot 25 and Lot 26 were included. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve a
six-month extension of time as it applies to the expiration date of the Replat for Lots 25 and
26, Block A, Northlake Woodlands East #10, Phase B, to allow the creation of two lots on
58,042 square feet of property located along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard,
approximately 135 feet north of Condor Drive, said extension to expire September 8, 1999.
Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1111R, PCS PrimeCo Wireless
Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning change request for
property zoned LI-S.U.P. to amend the Special Use Permit Site Plan to allow 2
additional accessory cabinets at the base on an existing T.U. Electric tower
located on a T.U. easement approximately 1,350 feet east of S.H. 121 frontage
road and along the north side of Sandy Lake Road.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that the Applicant was
present. Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No.
S-111 IR, PCS PrimeCo Wireless Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning
change request for property zoned LI-S.U.P. to amend the Special Use Permit Site Plan to
allow 2 additional accessory cabinets at the base on an existing T.U. Electric tower located
on a T.U. easement approximately 1,350 feet east of S.H. 121 frontage road and along the
north side of Sandy Lake Road. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
18. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1110R, PCS PrimeCo Wireless
Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning change request for
property zoned HC-S.U.P. (Highway Commercial, Special Use Permit) to
amend the Spedal Use Permit Site Plan to allow 2 additional accessory
cabinets at the base of an existing TU Electric tower located on a T.U.
easement south of Fritz Drive, approximately 1,346 feet east of Royal Lane.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that the Applicant was
present. Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No.
S-1110R, PCS PrimeCo Wireless Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning
change request for property zoned HC-S.U.P. (Highway Commercial, Special Use Permi0 to
amend the Special Use Permit Site Plan to allow 2 additional accessory cabinets at the base
of an existing TU Electric tower located on a T.U. easement south of Fritz Drive,
approximately 1,346 feet east of Royal Lane. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
19. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-169R, Lauren Estates, zoning change
request for property zoned PD-SF-7 to amend the development conditions of
the Planned Development to allow the development of 2 residential lots
instead of 3 lots on approximately 1.5 acres of property located along the west
side of Moore Road, approximately 680' south of Sandy Lake Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up
to speak. Mayor Pro Tern Tunndl inquired about the 16' easement. Mr. Sieb advised it was
not a utility easement. Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. PD-169R, Lauren Estates, zoning change request for property zoned
PD-SF-7 to amend the development conditions of the Planned Development to allow the
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development of 2 residential lots instead of 3 lots on approximately 1.5 acres of property
located along the west side of Moore Road, approximately 680' south of Sandy Lake Road.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion and Coundlmember Stover voting against the motion.
20. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Lauren Estates, Replat of Lot 1 of Harrison Estates
No. 1I, to allow the creation of 2 residential lots on approximately 1.5 acres of
property located along the west side of Moore Road, approximately 680'
south of Sandy Lake Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Coundl. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up
to speak. Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the Lauren
Estates, Replat of Lot 1 of Harrison Estates No. II, to allow the creation of 2 residential lots
on approximately 1.5 acres of property located along the west side of Moore Road,
approximately 680' south of Sandy Lake Road. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Stover voting
against the motion.
21. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Replat of Lots 1R-1
and R-2, Block 2, to allow the subdivision of a 48.87 acre tract of land into 2
separate lots located along the north side of Airline Drive, approximately
2,100' west of Beltline Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised the Applicant was present
to answer any questions. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Park West Commerce Center, Replat of Lots IR-1 and R-2, Block 2, to allow
the subdivision of a 48.87 acre tract of land into 2 separate lots located along the north side
of Airline Drive, approximately 2,100' west of Beltline Road, subject to the following
conditions: 1) the Applicant acknowledge that site plan review with both Planni~
Commission and City Council will be required before any building can occur on this replat
area; and 2) if the existing channel on the east side of the property is not going to be
enclosed into a drainage system, a wider drainage easement will be required to
accommodate the 4:1 side slopes and a minimum of 10' side channel bottom.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
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22. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Northlake 635 Business Park, Replat of Lot 1, Block
D and Site Plan, to allow the development of 2 office and warehouse
buildings totaling 240,800 square feet on 32.83 acres of property located at the
northwest corner of Beltline Road and Lakeshore Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up
to speak. Mr. Sieb answered questions concerning the trees and indicated some of them
were diseased and would not survive. Councilmember York moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve the Northlake 635 Business Park, Replat of Lot 1, Block D and Site
Plan, to allow the development of 2 office and warehouse buildings totaling 240,800 square
feet on 32.83 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Beltline Road and
Lakeshore Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1) show limits of the protected
wetland areas along Beltline Road on the site plan; and 2) compliance with the Leisure
Services Department comments as outlined in the March 11, 1999 memo from Brad Reid to
Gary Sieb. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor
Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover and York voting in favor of
the motion and Councilmember Wheeler voting against the motion.
23. Consider approval of the Coppell Crossing Addition, Lot 2, Block 1,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of two office/showroom buildings
on 3.2 acres of property located west of Mac. Arthur Blvd., along the north side
of the D.A.R.T. right-of-way and along the east side of the Dallas Power &
Light Company easement.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mr. Sieb answered questions regarding the placement of the building and fire
access. Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Coppell Crossing Addition, Lot 2,
Block 1, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of two office/showroom buildings on
3.2 acres of property located west of MacArthur Blvd., along the north side of the D.A.R.T.
right-of-way and along the east side of the Dallas Power & Light Company easement.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-2 with Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Stover and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell and Councilmember York voting against the motion.
24. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the
authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of the Coppell Crossing
Addition, Lot 2, Block 1, to allow the development of two office/showroom
buildings on 3.2 acres of property located west of MaeArthur Blvd., along the
north side of the D.A.R.T. right-of-way and along the east side of the Dallas
Power & Light Company easement.
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Couneilmember Peters moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission to be the
.... authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of the Coppell Crossing Addition,
Lot 2, Block 1, to allow the development of two office/showroom buildings on 3.2 acres of
property located west of MacArthur Blvd., along the north side of the D.A.R.T. right-of-
way and along the east side of the Dallas Power & Light Company easement.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
25. Consider approval of the Copper Crossing Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Final
Plat, to allow the development of two retail buildings on 2.967 acres of
property located along the west side of MacArthur Blvd., approximately 200'
north of the D.A.R.T. right-of-way, at the request of Dunaway Associates,
Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Coppell Crossing Addition, Lot 1,
Block 1, Final Plat, to allow the development of two retail buildings on 2.967 acres of
property located along the west side of MacArthur Blvd., approximately 200' north of the
D.A.R.T. right-of-way, at the request of Dunaway Associates, Inc. Councilmember Garcia
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Turmell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
26. Consider approval of the IAAM Headquarters, Lot 1, Block 1, Preliminary
Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a 38,567 square foot office
building on 4.377 acres of property located along the south side of Fritz Drive
and along the north side of I.H. 635.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Councilmember York moved to approve the IAAM Headquarters, Lot 1, Block 1,
Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a 38,567 square foot office
building on 4.377 acres of property located along the south side of Fritz Drive and along the
north side of I.H. 635. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and
York voting in favor of the motion.
27. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Comrnimion be the
authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of the IAA
Headquarters, Lot 1, Block 1, to allow the development of a 38,567 square
foot office building on 4.377 acres of property located along the south side of
_ Fritz Drive and along the north side of I.H. 635.
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Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission to be the
authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of the IAAM Headquarters, Lot 1,
Block 1, to allow the development of a 38,567 square foot office building on 4.377 acres of
property located along the south side of Fritz Drive and along the north side of I.H. 635.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
28. Consider approval of the Eckerd, Final Plat, to allow the development of an
11,200 square foot rfftall building on 1.52 acres of property located at the
southeast comer of Denton Tap Road and Parkway Blvd.
Mayor Sheehan advised that Councilmember Stover had filed a conflict of interest and
would not participate in the discussion or vote of this item. Councilmember Stover vacated
his place on the dais. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council. Councilmember York moved to approve the Eckerd, Final Plat,
to allow the development of an 11,200 square foot retail building on 1.52 acres of property
located at the southeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Parkway Blvd. Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Stover resumed his seat on the dais.
29. Request for establishment of three (3) temporary paralegal positions in Human
Resources, City Secretary, and Police Department to provide assistance with
the Public Information Act.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to Council indicating the amount of time staff
had been spending on Open Record Requests. Mr. Witt requested three temporary paralegal
positions be approved until August, at which time the matter would be evaluated to see if
the positions needed to be made permanent. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve the
establishment of three (3) temporary paralegal positions in Human Resources, City
Secretary, and Police Department to provide assistance with the Public Information Act.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
30. Presentation by R. G. Harrell regarding conduct of police personnel.
Mayor Sheehan advised this item had been pulled at the request of Mr. Harrell.
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31. Consider appointment to the Dallas 2012 Elected Officials Advisory
Committee.
Mayor Sheehan advised this is the Olympic Committee and asked Councilmember Garcia if
he would agree to serve on the committee. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to appoint
Councilmember Greg Garcia to the Dallas 2012 Elected Officials Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
32. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
33. City Manager's Report. A. Coppell Road Update.
B. Sandy Lake Road Bridge Construction.
C. Recommendation regarding Firm Selection for City Logo.
A. City Manager Jim Witt updated Council on the construction for Coppell Road.
B. City Manager Jim Witt advised that City Staff would be presenting an update on
City capital improvement projects at the Chamber luncheon.
C. City Manager Jim Witt reported that proposals had been obtained by Sharon Logan,
Community Information Officer, regarding the City logo. Mr. Witt suggested that
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmember Garcia assist Ms. Logan in the review
and selection of a firm to be brought back to Council to proceed with the redesign of
the City logo.
34. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan asked for available dates to hold a Special Work Session regarding
the operational and revenue plan and projection for the Aquatics/Recreation Center.
Council agreed to Thursday, May 20~ at 7:00 p.m. in the 2~ Floor Conference
Room.
B. Mayor Sheehan announced that Trashoff Day had been very successful on Saturday,
April 10'~ and later that day the Coppell Arts Center held their Grand Opening.
C. Mayor Sheehan reported there would be a poster contest for Arbor Day and the
Arbor Day celebration at Town Center would be held April 234 at 1:00 p.m.
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D. Mayor Sheehan stated the attendance had not been great at the budget meetings, but
thanked those who attended.
E. Mayor Sheehan announced that the Church of the Latter Day Saints on MacArthur
would be committing approximately 1,000 volunteers to work in three of the City
parks on April 24t~. Councilmember York volunteered to greet them at the start of
the project.
E Mayor Sheehan advised that Senior Adult Services would be holding an appreciation
dinner and RSVP's should be given to Pat Marek Councilmember Peters indicated
she would be attending.
G. Mayor Sheehan reported there would be a groundbreaking ceremony at 121 Business
Park on Friday, April 16a' at 8:30 a.m.
H. Mayor Sheehan announced the victim's program would be held at the Justice Center
on April 29~ at 7:30 p.m.
I. Councilmember York congratulated the Coppell High School Hockey Team and
Soccer Team. Councilmember York advised they had also kicked off the Coppell
Recreational Baseball and Softball League.
J. Councilmember Wheeler commented he had not received notification of the Senior .....
Adult Services dinner.
K. Councilmember Wheeler stated he had enjoyed working for the Trashoff Day.
L. Councilmember Wheeler encouraged all of the citizens to go by the Arts Center and
advised The Odd Couple was currently being performed.
M. Councilmember Wheeler advised the Tarantula Train had come through the City of
Coppell on Saturday, April 10a'.
N. Councilmember Stover stated he had accompanied the Middle School North seventh
graders on the Tarantula Train to the Fort Worth Stockyards.
O. Councilmember Stover reminded everyone that Saturday, April 24t~ was Special
Olympics weekend and invited everyone to drop by.
P. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell also encouraged everyone to attend The Odd Couple.
Q. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell announced the YMCA had opened April 12~'.
R. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell advised Pigfest would be held April 29~', 30~' and May
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S. City Manager Jim Witt stated he and the Mayor had attended the Metroplex Mayor's
and discussed the future of the metroplex and the amount of growth expected.
T. Councilmember Peters recognized the Odyssey of the Mind teams that were selected
to head to state. There are two teams from Lakeside Elementary, one team from
Cottonwood Creek Elementary and one team from Coppell High School and
Councilmember Peters wished them best of luck.
U. Councilmember Garcia pointed out that of all the teams that went to state, none of
them had won district.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
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