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BM 1998-04-01 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP April 1, 1998 MINUTES The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 1998 at Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were present: Chad Beach, Bill Herries, Scarlett Hovland, Pamela Kurtzman, Isabelle Moro, Pat Murphy, Bill Rohloff, Doug Shaw, Gary Sieb, Kathryn Stephenson, and Councilmember Marsha Tunnell. Also attending were Mr. Ralph Heins and Mr. Andrew McCaig with Primera Companies. 1. Call to Order Chairman Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Pat Murphy and seconded by Doug Shaw that the minutes of March 4, 1998 be approved as recorded. The motion passed Ananimously. 3. Request by Primera Companies, Inc. for Tax Abatement Gary Sieb introduced Mr Ralph Heins and Mr. Andrew McCaig with Primera Companies, Inc. Mr. Heins and Mr. McCaig gave an overview of Primera Companies which is a real estate development and investment firm that specializes in industrial warehouse properties. The company recently completed Park West Business Center I & I I . Primera received a f ive year, 75* tax abatement from the City of Coppell for the two buildings on Executive Drive. Primera is now asking for a tax abatement for a 310,000 s . f . Speculative Office/Warehouse facility located at 1110 Northpoint Drive, in the Freeport North Business Park. The proposed building will have a painted exterior finish and the truck court along Northpoint Drive will be screened in with a living screen. This development will offer 596 to 10%- less office space than surrounding buildings, however Primera feels there is still a great demand for distribution warehouse space. The tax abatement will help with competitive sites in Grapevine, Lewisville and Alliance. The projected employment number is 100 to 150 employees. The average lease will be for 5 years. The developer is just now beginning to move dirt. At this time there is not a tenant secured for this building. Chad Beach provided a summary of Primera Properties application for tax abatement. Discussion followed. It was moved by Doug Shaw and seconded by Bill Herries that the 75%- tax abatement request be granted to Primera Properties. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Update on Current a Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments Gary Sieb reported that the Presbyterian Healthcare System has closed on the property. Presbyterian was granted a sign variance from The Board of Adjustment. Gary mentioned there are other development possibilities in which he was not able to disclose at this time. A Commercial Laundry Company is considering location in Coppell but would require Coppell to provide the water it needed to run this facility. 5. General Discussion and Other Business Chairman Bill Rohloff reported that the Mayor, Boards and Commission Breakfast was very informative. Topics discussed included road construction, the Recreation and Aquatics Center, Wagon Wheel Park development, etc. The meeting emphasized that a lot of development is occurring in Coppell. The meeting was very informative and will be held on a quarterly basis. Chairman Bill Rohloff reported an update on the Partnership to the City Council on March 10, 1998. The complexity of the proposed animal shelter was discussed. With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Doug Shaw and seconded by Pamela Kurtzman that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, S V axm . Scarlett Hovland COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP Wednesday, April 1, 1998 Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. (Open to the Public) Meeting Place: 2nd Floor Conference Room Coppell Town Center Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet in regular session on Wednesday, April 1, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., in the 2nd Floor 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: Approval of Minutes: March 4, 1998 Item 3: Consideration of a Request by Primera Companies, Inc. for Tax Abatement for a 310,000 s.f. Speculative Office/Warehouse facility located at 1110 Northpoint Drive, in the Freeport North Business Park. (Moro/Beach) Item 4: Review of the date on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments (Sieb) Item 5: General Discussion and Other Business (Sieb) Adjournment CERTIFICATE I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at 5:00 p.m. on the bulletin board at the Town Center of the City of Coppell, Texas, on Friday, March 27, 1998. Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative Secretary 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 service (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 meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at (972) 462-0022 or (TDD 1-800-RELAY,TX,1-800-7352989) Meeting Time: Meeting Place: COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT P, Wednesday, April 1, 1998 7:00 p.m. (Open to the Public) 2nd Floor Conference Room Coppell Town Center MAR 2 7 1998 Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet in regular session on Why, April 1, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., in the 2nd Floor 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: Approval of Minutes: March 4, 1998 Item 3: Consideration of a Request by Primera Companies, Inc. for Tax Abatement for a 310,000 s.f. Speculative Office/Warehouse facility located at 1110 Northpoint Drive, in the Freeport North Business Park (Moro/Beach) Item 4: Review of the date on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments (Sieb) Item 5: General Discussion and Other Business (Sieb) Adjournment CERTIFICATE I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at 5:00 p.m, on the bulletin board at the Town Center of the City of Coppell, Texas, on Friday, March 27, 1998. Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative Secretary 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 service (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 meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at (972) 462-0022 or (TDD 1-800-RELAY,TX,1-800-7352989)