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BM 1999-03-03 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT March 3, 1999 MINUTES PARTNERSHIP The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were present: Chad Beach, Tim Brancheau, Bill Herries, Scarlett Hovland, Karen Hunt, Mary Ann Kellam, Pamela Kurtzman, Isabelle Moro, Pat Murphy, Gary Roden, Bill Rohloff, Gary Sieb, City Manager Jim Witt, Councilmember Larry Wheeler, and visiting Councilmembers, Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Tunnell, and Jayne Peters. 1. Call to Order Chairman Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Pat Murphy and seconded by Pamela Kurtzman that the minutes of February 3, 1999 be approved as recorded. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Request by Transwestern Beltline, L.P. for Tax Abatement Gary Sieb introduced Mr. Henry Knapek with Transwestern Beltline, L.P. Mr. Knapek shared information about the project with the Partnership. The proposed office/warehouse facilities will be located at the northwest corner of Beltline Road and Lakeshore Drive. The facilities will be built in 2 phases. Phase I will consist of two buildings with a total of 240,800 square feet. Building A will contain 105,600 square feet and will have a clear height of 18 feet with dock -high loading. The building will be 70% office and 30% warehouse. Building B will contain 135,200 square feet and have a clear height of 24 feet with dock -high loading. The building will be 50% office and 50% warehouse. Construction is planned to begin in July 1999. Phase II is only in the preliminary stage of planning. The plans call for two buildings with a total of 169,600 square feet on the balance of the site, but could change depending upon market conditions. Mr. Knapek shared that the request for tax abatement is being asked for only Phase I at this time. Buildings A & B will be built in a U- shaped design with the loading docks located in the interior courtyards. Mr. Knapek said that the tax abatement would be passed on to the tenants. At this time it is unknown as to who the tenants may be. Mr. Knapek felt that the Triple Freeport Tax would not affect the leasing of the building because of the amount of office space that will be available on this site. Phase I building is estimated to take approximately 8 months for completion. Chad Beach followed Mr. Knapek with the review of a summary of the results of the econometric model for Transwestern Beltline, L.P. Discussion followed. Pamela Kurtzman offered the motion that the Transwestern Beltline, L.P. be granted the 75% tax abatement for Phase I. the motion was seconded by Bill Herries and it was passed unanimously. 4. Discussion of Joint CISD and Economic Development Partnership Workshop on Freeport Tax Exemption Jim Witt shared with the Partnership that the CISD has a workshop session scheduled on March 23, 1999 to discuss the consideration of adoption of the Freeport Tax Exemption by the CISD Board. The workshop will consist of only the CISD board. Mr. Witt encouraged as many Partnership members that are able to attend the workshop. On March 29, 1999 a regularly scheduled meeting for CISD is when the Triple Freeport Tax will be voted on. Mr. Witt expressed how important it will be to have input by the Partnership and Citizens at this meeting. Bill Rohloff will send a letter to CISD asking for extended time for citizen input at this meeting. Much discussion followed. The Partnership would like to have available a graph and/or charts showing the impact of the Freeport Tax Exemption for the businesses and the City. Chad Beach, Gary Sieb and Jim Witt will work together on designing this information. Discussion continued with the possibility of placing ads in the Citizens' Advocate and the Coppell Gazette supporting the Triple Freeport Tax Exemption. The Partnership discussed the possibility of inviting a select group of Citizens to subsidize the newspaper ads and then to also list their names in support of the Freeport Tax. It was moved by Karen Hunt and seconded by Tim Brancheau that the Partnership invite a select group of Coppell Citizens to subsidize and list their name in the newspaper ads in support of the Triple Freeport Tax. The motion passed unanimously. Jim Witt will arrange a time to meet with members of the Partnership to design the newspaper ad. S. Update on Current Commercial and Industrial Projects Isabelle Moro provided copies of a report she drafted showing non-residential construction activities in Coppell. She reviewed the report with the Partnership. Isabelle reported on her research concerning the possibility of developing old town Coppell into a historical area. She surveyed several historical districts and provided copies of a summary showing the financial incentive programs for historic structures. Isabelle discovered that most districts had a Historic Commission to aid in the development of a historical area. At this time the City of Coppell does not have such a commission in place. Isabelle believes that should be the first step in pursuing the possibilities of a historical area for Coppell. 6. General Discussion and Other Business The Partnership discussed the need to call a special meeting before the CISD workshop and the CISD's regular scheduled meeting. It was moved by Bill Herries and seconded by Mary Ann Kellam that the Economic Development Partnership meet on Monday, March 15, 1999 and Wednesday, March 24, 1999. The motion passed unanimously. With no further business to discuss it was moved by Karen Hunt and seconded by Bill Rohloff that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scarlett Hovland Lg r FEB 2 6 L999 s COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PAR Wednesday, March 3, 1999 1 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, March 3, 1999 at 7:00 p.m., in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, and Coppell, Texas. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items: Item 1: Call to Order % { Q j�— 6 770 , � Item 2: Approval of Minutes: February 3, 1999 . T� i� y14 Item 3: Consideration of a Request by Transwestern Beltline, L.P. for Tax Abatement for officelwarehouse facilities to be located at the northwest corner of Beltline Road and Lakeshore Drive. (Moro/Beach) Item 4: Discussion of Imminent Joint CISD and Economic Development Partnership Workshop Session on Freeport Tax Exemption to be held on March 23rd (Rohloff/Witt/Sieb) Item 5: Update on Current Commercial and Industrial Projects (Moro) Item 6: General Discussion and Other Business (Sieb) p"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, February 26, 1999. se r-- a Q e � 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) FEB 2 6 1999 COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS r` s` Wednesday, March 3, 1999 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, March 3, 1999 at 7:00 p.m., in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, and Coppell, Texas. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items: Item 1: Call to Order Item 2: Approval of Minutes: February 3, 1999 Item 3: Consideration of a Request by Transwestern Beltline, L.P. for Tax Abatement for office/warehouse facilities to be located at the northwest comer of Beltline Road and Lakeshore Drive. (Moro/Beach) Item 4: Discussion of Imminent Joint CISD and Economic Development Partnership Workshop Session on Freeport Tax Exemption to be held on March 23rd (Rohloff/Witt/Sieb) Item 5: Update on Current Commercial and Industrial Projects (Moro) Item 6: 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, February 26, 1999. Scarlett Hovland, 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)