BM 2010-01-06 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
January 6, 2010
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Coppell
Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were
present: Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden, Amanda O’Neal, Bradley Snyder, Don Carroll, Kenneth Luttmer, James
Walker, Matt Hall, Mary Ciminelli, Christi Greene, Clay Phillips, and Mindi Hurley.
Call to Order
1.
With a quorum present, Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: December 2, 2009
2.
It was moved by James Walker and seconded by Mary Ciminelli that the minutes of the December 2, 2009
meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
Comprehensive Plan Discussion
3.
Mindi advised that a comprehensive plan will be provided by the BWR Corporation.
As part of the Comprehensive Plan process, a redevelopment case study will be performed at a
major intersection in Coppell. Four corners were selected as a potential location for the case
study. Mindi provided maps depicting the four corners that are designated as choices for the
study. The four corners are located at Belt Line & Belt Line, Belt Line & MacArthur, Denton
Tap & Sandy Lake, and MacArthur & Sandy Lake.
Mindi explained that BWR Corporation will be conducting a case study at one of the four
corners. The case study will consist of a traffic study and business climate study.
Mindi asked that the committee discuss and select one of the four corners for the case study.
Discussion followed.
It was recommended that the four corners be ranked in the following priority order:
Belt Line & Belt Line
Belt Line & MacArthur
Denton Tap & Sandy Lake
MacArthur & Sandy Lake
The committee asked if two corners could be case studied. Mindi will review.
Review Hot Spot Study
4.
Mindi reviewed the previous Hot Spot locations. Mindi indentified the locations that have
already been developed. She advised that new Hot Spot locations be compiled of both new
development and re-development opportunitites.
Discussion followed.
Mindi asked the committee to list what they considered to be a Hot Spot location. She asked that
the members email the list or bring to the Feb. meeting. After receiving the locations, she will
compile a report for the committee to review.
Strategic Plan Review
5.
The committee reviewed Goal II: Retention/Expansion
It was decided that the group will bring back the following items to discuss in more detail at
future meetings:
Strategy 1: Customer Service
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Action 1: Would survey be conducted by City staff or by an outside consultant.
Action 3: Suggestions for event opportuntites that would attract business
leaders.
Action 4: Create a list of contact person per business. Suggestions on creative
ways to interact.
Strategy 2: Marketing/Promotion
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Action 2: Review Comprehensive plan after it is completed.
Action 3: The City’s new website will be launched on Feb.1. Economic
Development will be included on the website.
Strategy 3: Incentives/Financing
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Action 1: Most incentives in the region are done on a case by case basis.
Action 3: A list on incentives at the state level is in the process of being
developed. Mindi will keep committee apprised.
Chamber of Commerce Update
6.
Mindi introduced Christi Greene. She will be replacing Thom Hulme as Chamber of Commerce
Liaison in April.
The chamber will host a karaoke night at the Coppell Arts Center on Thurs. Jan. 14 to promote
the Gala.
The Gala will be on Sat. Feb. 27 at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel.
School District Update
7.
Tuesday, Jan. 19 is an early release day for the high school.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
8.
Mindi reviewed projects under construction and businesses that are now open or opening soon.
Which Wich is open for business
ST Micro Electronics and Time Warner will be occupying the Verizon building located at 750
Canyon Rd.
Townhomes were approved by Planning & Zoning to locate east of S. H. 121 along the north
side of Coppell Rd.
Mindi reported on the Red Team.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Bradley Snyder and seconded by James Walker that
the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mindi Hurley