BM 2008-09-03 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
September 3, 2008
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at
Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Bill Rohloff, Eric Hansen, Dornell Reese, Kenneth Luttmer, Bradley Snyder, Mary
Ciminelli, Clay Phillips, Scarlett Hovland, and Mindi Hurley.
Call to Order
1.
Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: August 6, 2008
2.
It was noted that the August 6, 2008 minutes be amended to state “Project Meat” in place of
Project Pathology in item 4 contents. It was moved by Ken Luttmer and seconded by Eric Hansen
that the minutes of August 6, 2008 meeting be approved as amended. The motion passed
unanimously.
Project Papa
3.
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Mindi advised the committee that CB Richard Ellis Consulting Group is conducting a
comprehensive location search for a consolidated shared services center.
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The locations selected are Coppell, Irving, and Plano.
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The estimated capital investment for the real estate is $2 million. The machinery and
equipment investment is estimated at $1 - $2 million.
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Discussion followed on incentive options.
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It was moved by Eric Hansen and seconded by Dornell Reese that a 5-year, 20% tax
abatement on the business personal property be granted on the conditions that the company
supply 200 jobs and their capital investment totals $4 million and that the committee
would be open to additional incentives on the condition of more information being
submitted about the project. The motion passed unanimously.
Project Updates
4.
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Mindi advised the committee on the following:
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City Council will appoint members for the boards and commissions at the Sept. 9 meeting.
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The reception for boards and commissions will be on Sept. 23 beginning at 6 p.m. at Town
Center.
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An orientation for all the members of the boards and commissions will be led by City staff
on Thursday, Oct. 2 beginning at 6 p.m. at the meeting room in Fire station 3.
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No City Council liaisons will be appointed for any of the boards and commissions
beginning this year in October. The City Council will meet with each board at a given
time.
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Gary Roden will present the Coppell 2030 Vision to the committee at the October meeting.
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A joint meeting with the Economic Development committee and the Planning & Zoning
committee will be scheduled in the near future.
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The collateral materials are being reviewed by staff and will be presented to the committee
at a future meeting.
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The agreements for Cargill Meat Solutions are being drafted by staff.
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Mindi will research “Green” incentives that are being offered by other cities in the
metroplex and advise the committee at a future meeting.
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Clay Phillips reported that there are no new updates concerning the Stream Line Sales
Tax. The city staff continues to monitor the issue.
5. Coppell Cup Challenge
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Mindi informed the committee that the Coppell Family YMCA is hosting a Coppell Cup
Challenge.
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The challenge will include area businesses competing in mental and physical challenges.
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Mindi invited members of the committee to volunteer. The challenge will be held on
November 14.
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Ken Luttmer volunteered to participate. Mindi asked if others were interested to email her.
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She will email information on the challenge as she receives it from the YMCA.
6. Chamber of Commerce Discussion
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Mindi met with Chamber of Commerce staff members, Beverly Widner and Margie
Marek.
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The Chamber invited the Economic Committee members to attend ribbon cuttings. The
Chamber will email the ribbon cutting dates to the members.
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Name badges will be provided by the City to the members that wish to attend the ribbon
cuttings.
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Mindi advised the committee that future agendas will include CISD and Chamber updates.
7. General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
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Mindi reviewed projects under construction and businesses that are now open or opening
soon.
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Mindi informed the committee she visited and enjoyed lunch with the staff at Chick
Packaging located at 700 W. Bethel, Suite 100.
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Mindi shared that Papa Murphy Pizza Restaurant was scheduled to meet with the
Development Review Committee. The project would consist of 1,226 sq. ft. building
located at 612 E. Sandy Lake Road.
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Mary Ciminelli advised the committee that North Lake College North Campus opened.
She gave an update on enrollment and classes.
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Mindi thanked all the committee members for serving the past two years. Members Bill
Rohloff, Gary Roden, Bill Lowery, Bradley Snyder, and Kenneth Luttmer two year terms
expire in October.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Bradley Snyder and seconded by Kenneth
Luttmer that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Secretary