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BM 1990-05-02 EcDevMinutes of the Economic and Business Development Board (Corrected) May 2, 1990 The Economic and Business Development Board met in regular session on Wednesday, May 2, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room of the Coppell Town Center. The following Board members were present: Lee Richardson, Chairman David Greer Regina Johnson Richard Johnson Angelo Vacarro City staff members present were: Alan Ratliff, City Manager Guest: Weldon Davis, Santa Fe Pacific Realty Item 1: Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richardson, noting a quorum was present. Item 2: Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the April 18, 1990, meeting were reviewed. Angelo Vaccaro made a motion that the minutes be approved. David Greer seconded the motion. The motion carried and the minutes were approved. Item 3: Presentation by Weldon Davis, Santa Fe Pacific Realty: Weldon Davis gave a presentation to Board members on Gateway Business Park, which is a phased, mixed-use business park being developed by Santa Fe Pacific Realty. Mr. Davis stated that they are two to three weeks away from start of the first phase of the development with build out expected in four to five years. The business park consists of 225 acres and is bounded on the south and southwest by Interstate 635, on the north by the railroad, and on the west by Bill Thompson's property. They plan to develop the land and develop the buildings for better control of quality. They are presently dealing with a major tennant requiring 28 1000 square feet of off ice space and 85,000 square feet of warehouse space. Minutes of the May 2, 1990 Economic And Business Development Board Page Two Item 4: Review and Discussion of Major Projects: Video Production: Richard Johnson advised the Board that the video production company which has been producing the Coppell video has had a management change. The new management has advised committee members they will need approximately $10,000 to finish the project. After discussion, Board members felt that Mr. Johnson and his committee should contact a Coppell resident who has the capability of producing the video to see if he can assist us in completing this project. Mr. Johnson will also contact utility companies to see if they can provide us some assistance in funding the project. City Logo: The University of North Texas will have the new City Logo presentation completed the week of May 14. Plans are to make the presentation to City Council at the May 22 City Council Meeting. Bicygle Race: Angelo Vaccaro reported that they still have not obtained sponsorship for the Coppell Classic Criterium. Goods in Transit: No report. 24 -Hour City _Hall System: Alan Ratliff advised Board members that he has contacted both Hewlett-Packard and Wang and both companies stated they could not provide anything comparable to the system proposed by IBM. Board members decided to table this project until the City Logo and Video Production projects have been completed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Richardson. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Economic and Business Development Board will be Wednesday, June 6, 1990, at Coppell Town Center. Respectfully submitted, 9- cz�-Y _1�4 41� f za_�' Regina L. Johnson Recording Secretary Economic and Business Development Board City of Coppell C Minutes of the Economic and Business Development Board May 21 1990 The Economic and Business Development Board met in regular session on Wednesday, May 2, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room of the Coppell Town Center. The following Board members were present: Lee Richardson, Chairman David Greer Regina Johnson Richard Johnson Angelo Vacarro City staff members present were: Alan Ratliff, City Manager Guest: Weldon Davis, Santa Fe Pacific Realty Item 1: Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richardson, noting a quorum was present. Item 2: Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the April 18, 1990, meeting were reviewed. Angelo Vaccaro made a motion that the minutes be approved. David Greer seconded the motion. The motion carried and the minutes were approved. Item 3: Presentation by Weldon Davis, Santa Fe Pacific Realty: Weldon Davis gave a presentation to Board members on Gateway Business Park, which is a phased, mixed-use business park being developed by Santa Fe Pacific Realty. Mr. Davis stated that they are two to three weeks away from start of the first phase of the development with build out expected in four to five years. The business park consists of 225 acres and is bounded on the south and southwest by Interstate 635, on the north by the railroad, and on the west by Bill Thompson's property. They plan to develop the land and develop the buildings for better control of quality. They are presently dealing with a major tennant requiring 28,000 square feet of office space and 85,000 square feet of warehouse space. Fol Minutes of the May 2, 1990 Economic And Business Development Board Page Two Item 4: Review and Discussion of Major Projects: Video Production: Richard Johnson advised the Board that the video production company which has been producing the Coppell video has had a management change. The new management has advised committee members they will need approximately $10,000 to finish the project. After discussion, Board members felt that Mr. Johnson and his committee should contact a Coppell resident who has the capability of producing the video to see if he can assist us in completing this project. Mr. Johnson will also contact utility companies to see if they can provide us some assistance in funding the project. City Logo: The University of North Texas will have the new City Logo presentation completed the week of May 14. Plans are to make the presentation to City Council at the May 22 City Council Meeting. Bicycle ace: Angelo Vaccaro reported that they still have not obtained sponsorship for the Coppell Classic Criterium. Goods in Transit: No report. 24 -Hour City1� 1 Syatem: Alan Ratliff advised Board members that he has contacted both Hewlett-Packard and Wang and both companies stated they could not provide anything comparable to the system proposed by IBM. Board members decided to table this project until the City Logo and Video Production projects have been completed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Richardson. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Economic and Business Development Board will be Wednesday, June 6, 1990, at Coppell Town Center. Respectfully submitted, Regina L. Johnson Recording Secretary Economic and Business Development Board City of Coppell