BM 1994-01-05 EcDevCity of Coppell
Economic and Business Development Board
Wednesday, January 5, 1994
MINUTES
The Economic and Business Development Board met in a regularly scheduled meeting on
Wednesday, January 5, 1994, at 7:00 p. m. in the Executive Conference Room of Coppell Town
Center. The following Board Members were present:
William Rohloff, Chairman
Bronwyn Brock
Jim Dippold
Ron Pankey, Alternate
Special Board Members:
Jim Witt, City Manager
John Mark Bonnot, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
City Council Liaisons: Flo Stahly and Jim Garrison
Guests: Kay Tiller, Media Relations Consultant
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services
Tom Morton, Mayor
Kathleen Roach, Executive Secretary to the City Manager and Meeting Recorder
Item I Call to Order: Chairman William Rohloff called the meeting to order at 7:10
p.m.
Item 2 Review and Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the December 1, 1993, Board
meeting were reviewed and approved.
Item 3 Introduction of new City Manager: Chairman Rohloff introduced the new City
Manager, Mr. Jim Witt, and welcomed him to the Board. Mr. Witt provided
some background on his past experience in Dodge City, Kansas. He stated he is
looking forward to working with the Economic & Business Development Board
in partnership with the Coppell CHamber of Commerce. Bill Rohloff expressed
the Board's appreciation to Frank Trando for all of his rupport and efforts for the
Board during the inter
Item 4 Future Industrial Development Ideas: Mr. David Dunn, a resident of Coppell,
presented his ideas for commercial industrial marketing based on his eight years experience as
a commercial broker. Mr. Dunn expressed his interet in the economic development of Coppell
and offered his assistance towards that goal.
A moption was made by Jim Dippold to have a proposal back within 10 days from the
Marketing Subcoommittee of the EBD Partnership on launching a plan for the groundbreaking
of MJ Designs. John Mark will contact the subcoommittee first thing tomowrrow morning and
get them working on this. Ron Pankey seconded the motion and all were in favor.
A question was raised on the foreign trade zone and Mayor Morton explained how that works.
The City will provide a leter off ecommendation to the Department of COmmere which is the
agency that has to grant this.
Item 5 Status Report on Current Development Prospects: Gary Sieb reported on
current development activities in Coppell. There's a lot of activity in the
southeast quadrant of the city. Boston Chicken have settled on the site next to the
Mobil staion on Macarthur and Beltline. Along BeltLine there are 3
developments occuring, a church, a nursery and a mini warehouse. Acrosds the
street on the northeast corner a retail plaza is being developed which will house
a Blockbuster Video, a daycare facility and a couple of restaurants. Blockbuster
has already signed up. A moderate income housing complexz its being planned
across the street. Immediately norht of that the NorthLake Woodlands has
another plat going through. Another development in the planning stage is is north
of Deforest Road, 46 lots of SF 12. This area will have to be annexed into the
MUD, however. Also, a Sonic Drive -In will be going to the P&Z commission
on 1/20/94. Mrx apartments 6 acres across from Kid COuntyr 124 units its
already zoned for this. Coming through the plating process still have a problem
with drainage situation - problems with canals, etc. will be going to P&Z on
1/20/94. Two text ammendments which may affect EBD going to the Council
next week regarding the 1.5 parking spaces per 100 sq. ft. of gross square
footage of restaurant usage. MF2 district hight reduced from 45' to 35' reducing
from 3 stories to 2 stories.
Item 6 Economic Development Partnership Report: John Mark Bonnot handed out the
final version of the new Coppell Community Profile and samples of the new
Economic Development Partnership mailing label. He shared the past -up of the
aerial map soon to be printed. He explained the legend that will be part of the
fold out and the most recent planning map will be on the back side of the folder.
The follwoing recommendations were mde as good additions to the map: Fire
Administration and Building Inspexctions building, Andy Brown Park, Duck Pond
Part and Grapevine Springs Historical OPark, the TI xomplex in Irving, and the
addition of City Hallk to the Town XCenter spot. David Dunn suggested that a
"yellowLibne" the light industrial areas. JMB asked for some assistance on some
of the undeeloped areas. Chad Beach was recommended as the staff person to
help with this effort. Jim courtney BRm JWitt, BStearman, KKing and JMBonnot
had lunch last week to discuss the economic development partnership. BStearman
has agreed to chare the committee for strategies planning. Want to see this group
get supercharged quickly. Want to get on 5 subcommittees and meeting on a
regular basis. BR mentioned the idea of getting the committee chairman in and
orientationa do then all the committee members together as soon as possible for
a group meeting to learn more babout their role in the picture.
Item 7 Media Relations Report: Kay Tiller presented the idea of placing an ad in the
SWREN at the coast of $725.00. The feeling was that until tjhe subcommittee
has a better fpcus on where they want to spend their money. FStahly suggested
we present this idea to the marketing subcommittee. But since the $ would have
to be approved by this board it was decided not to discuss it at this time. Key
presented her monthly report for the month of December and her invoice for the
month of January. Upon review of her report and invoice, a motion from
JDippold and a second by_BBRock was made to approve as
presented. The motion carried.
Item 8 Reports from Liaisons and Special Board Members:
a) Council Liaison Report
b) Coppell Independent School District
No report.
City of Coppell
Economic and Business Development Board
Wednesday, December 1, 1993
N MTES
The Economic and Business Development Board met in a regularly scheduled meeting on
Wednesday, November 3, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room of Coppell
Town Center. The following Board Members were present:
William Rohloff, Chairman
Jerry Singleton, Secretary
Bronwyn Brock
Edward Spalding
Linda Millegan, Alternate
Ron Pankey, Alternate
Special Board Members:
John Mark Bonnot, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
City Council Liaisons: Flo Stahly and Jim Garrison
CISD Liaison: Roy Brock
Guests: Kay Tiller, Media Relations Consultant
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services
Tom Morton, Mayor
Kathleen Roach, Executive Secretary to the City Manager and Meeting Recorder
Item 1 Call to Order: Chairman William Rohloff called the meeting to order at 7:05
p.m.
Item 2 Review and Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the November 3, 1993, Board
meeting were reviewed and approved.
Item 3 Revised Media Relations Contract: Bill Rohloff presented the proposed draft
of the Media Relations contract for Kay Tiller. After some discussion, a motion
to recommend approval of the contract, as amended, was made and seconded.
Motion carried.
Item 4 Economic Development Partnership Report: John Mark Bonnot handed out the
monthly Chamber activity report. He also gave the Board an update on the status
of the mailing labels, community profile and map. These items should be
available in January, 1994.
Item 5 Status Report on Current Development Prospects: Gary Sieb reported MJ
Designs has closed the purchase of 100 acres for a major distribution center and
corporate offices. There are numerous other development projects in various
stages of the approval process. There were several questions raised about these
projects and considerable discussion ensued.
Item 6 Media Relations Sub -Committee Report: Kay Tiller presented her monthly
report for the month of November and her invoice for the month of December.
She informed the Board of her efforts to do a complete story on MJ Designs.
Upon review of her report and invoice, a motion from Ed Spalding and a second
by Jerry Singleton, was made to approve as presented. The motion carried.
Item 7 Reports from Liaisons and Special Board Members:
a) Council Liaison Report
Flo Stahly reported she has been meeting with Park n Fly and would like
to see this Board support the project. She encouraged the members of the
Board to attend the upcoming P&Z meeting to hear the whole Park n Fly
story. The P&Z meeting will be held on December 16, 1993 at 7:30 p.m.
Flo thanked those members of the Board who attended the groundbreaking
for Dr. Greg Gemoulis. Also, the YMCA is settled into their new space.
Mitch Rietman will soon be opening up a bike shop in the Nicor Center.
Mayor Morton reported on the Dallas Chamber of Commerce meeting
yesterday regarding NAFTA. The U.S. embassy in Mexico City has
established a data base and procedures for facilitating Mexican related
economic development. The U.S. has a trade mission office in Dallas to
facilitate related communication. There was some discussion regarding
what the Board can do. The Mayor asked the Board and the Chamber to
take an aggressive posture to work with the American embassy in Mexico
City to develop possible relationships with business in Mexico. This
could be a part of the Board's work plan for next year.
Council Member Jim Garrison was welcomed back to the Board. He
encouraged members to attend the P&Z meetings as they are very
informative.
b) Coppell Chamber of Commerce
John Mark reported that the Chamber's Board meeting will be held
tomorrow to plan the events for the coming year. The membership drive
was very successful. Also, the Gala has been changed to March 5, 1994
at the Grand Kempinski Hotel. Tickets will be on sale at the Chamber in
January.
c) Coppell Independent School District
Roy Brock said there wasn't much to report on the CISD. However, the
construction of the new Town Center Elementary School is well ahead of
schedule and will be on line for fall, 1994. The December CISD Board
meeting has been moved to the 13th due to the Christmas holidays.
Item 8 General Discussion and Other Business:
Chairman Rohloff wished everyone a very happy holiday season. And
with no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Kathleen Roach
Executive Secretary to the City Manager
MEMORANDUM
DATE: DECEMBER 6, 1993
TO: FRANK TRANDO, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
VIA: ALAN JOHNSON, INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
FROM: JENNIFER ARMSTRONG, INTERIM ASSISTANT F NANCE DIRECTORZ-'�
SUBJECT: ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial position of funds for Economic Development at November 30, 1993
FUND
SOURCES
General Fund
Donations - Current
Donations - Carried Forward
Total
EXPENDITURES
DESCRIPTION
----------------------------
Business Meals
Dues
Postage/Courier
Brochure
PR/Services
Advertising and Promotion
Response Service Contr
Supplies/Miscellaneous
Total
CURRENT
FUNDS
BUDGET
COLLECTED
41,650.00
41,650.00
31000.00
603.00
14,861.56
14,861.56
59,511.56
57,114.56
CURRENT
BUDGET
500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
5,000.00
12,000.00
10,000.00
26,700.00
150.00
57,350.00
DEC 0 6 1993
UNCOLLECTED
BUDGETED
FUNDS
-------------
0.00
2,397.00
0.00
-------------
2,397.00
MONTH
YTD
OBLIGATED
UNENCUMBERED
EXPENDITURES
EXPENDITURES
BUT UNPAID
BALANCE
-------------
----------------- --
0.00
-------------
0.00
-----------
0.00
500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5,000.00
886.96
11799.76
81500.00
1,700.24
250.41
21712.44
0.00
7,287.56
2,255.00
41510.00
22,550.00
(360.00)
0.00
45.00
0.00
105.00
---------------
31392.37
-------------
91067.20
-----------
31,050.00
-------------
17,232.80
KayTiller
Public Relations
December 22, 1993
To:
CITY OF COPPELL
ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
P. 0. Box 478
Coppell, Texas
Public Relations Retainer for January 1994. . . . . . . . $12000.00
Expenses:
Postage to send out MJDesigns releases. 8.70
Mileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,.60
Total due this billing. . . $1,075.30
Thank you. . . .
625 KIRBY LANE 9 RICHARDSON. TEXAS 75080 • 214/235-0660
KayTiller
Public Relations
PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT
December 1993**
December 1 - Spent about an hour working with Paragon Cable folks
re: news about Coppell on cable, community access channel
and other possibilities for visibility.
(One thing I have in mind is a 30 -minute talk show on
the theme of "Let Me Speak to the Manager" with Jim Witt.
In this program, members of the E&BDB could be interviewed
regarding economic development in Coppell. This way the
Coppell citizens could become more acquainted with the
work the Board does and what it has accomplished.)
Talked to Any Jones secretary at MJDesigns. He is in
meetings all day and hopefully will get back to me at 7:30
a.m. on Thursday.
Attended Economic & Business Development Board meeting.
December 2 - Finally talked to Andy Jones and got information for news
release on MJDesigns. Immediately got news release written
and faxed to Dallas Morning News and Dallas Business Journal.
December.3 - McAiled MJDesigns news releases to the following publications:
Area Development, Commercial Property News, Corporate Real
Estate Executive, Plants+Sites & Parks, Real Estate Forum,
Real Estate Review, Real Estate West, Site Selection & Industrial
Development, Wall Street Journal/Southwest Edition, Business Week,
and Forbes.
National Real Estate Investor release was sent with an article
I did for them and I hand -delivered the release to Southwest
Real Estate News.
FYI (For Your Information) releases sent to Texas Department of
Commerce and Texas Industrial Development Commission.
Also sent release to both U.S. Senators, all members of House
of Representatives and Texas Legislators representing Coppell.
December 7 - Wrote and faxed "media alert" to TV stations re: Christmas Parade.
(This included Paragon Cable with whom I talked, also. I noted
that Paragon had a cameraman covering the parade.
625 KIRBY LANE • RICHARDSON. TEXAS 75080 9 214/235-0660
December PR Report/page 2
December 13 - Hand delivered MJDesigns releases and Coppell logo cups to
all "local" media. (I had names painted on cups for Jean
Murph, Roger Cramer and Kevin @Metrocrest News and Michael
Coleman and Kathee Brewer @ Coppell Gazette.)
December 14 - Attended Coppell.City Council meeting - 'till 11:30 p.m.
December 15 - Visited with Gary Seib about "what's happening" on the
economic development scene.
December 15 - Wrote release on Jim Witt taking over the reins of the city
and Frank Trando staying on as assistant city manager. Faxed
this to Dallas Morning News Metro section.
December 20 - Faxed "Witt" release to all three Coppell newspapers.
December 21 - Wrote GTE program release and faxed to all local newspapers.
December 22 - Taking PR report, billing, etc. to Coppell so Kathleen can
include it in "packets" for January 5, 1994 E*BDB meeting.
Other activities that take place between December 22 and December 31 will be
documented and presented to the Board at the January meeting.
Note: Copies of "clippings" will be added for January meeting.
NOTICE OF MEETING
ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Wednesday, January 5, 1994
Meeting Time: 7 p.m. (Open to the Public)
Meeting Place: Executive Conference Room at the
Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas
Notice is hereby given that the Economic and Business Development Board
will meet in regular session on Wednesday, January 5, 1994, at 7 p.m.,
in the Executive Conference Room at the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The purpose of the meeting is to consider
the following items:
Item 1: Call to Order
Item 2: Review and Approval of Minutes, 12/01/93.
Item 3: Introduction and Remarks From Mr. Jim Witt, New City
Manager of Coppell
Item 4: Future Industrial Development Ideas, Mr. David Dunn
Item 5: Status Report on Current Development Prospects, Gary Sieb
Item 6 Economic Development Partnership Report, John Mark Bonnot
Item 7: Review and Discussion of Media Relations Report and
Approval of Monthly Billing - Kay Tiller
Item 7: Reports from Liaisons and Special Board Members:
a) Council Liaison Report
b) Coppell Chamber of Commerce
c) Coppell Independent School District
Item 8: General Discussion and Other Business
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the Town Center of the City of
Coppell, Texas, on Thursday, December 23, 1993.
Roach, Executive Secretary to the City Manager
Public Notice Statement for ADA Compliance
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e., sign
interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to
the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals
make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or
meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator, or other designated
official at (214)462-0022 or (TDD 1 -800 -RELAY, TX, 1-800-735-2989) .
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