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
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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�—
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Item 2: Approval of Minutes: February 3, 1999 . T� i�
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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.
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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`
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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)