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BM 2000-01-05 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE January 5,2000 MINUTES The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at Coppell Town Center, 2"d Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were present: Tim Brancheau, Bruce Bradford, Scarlett Hovland, Karen Hunt, Mary Ann Kellam, Pamela Kurtzman, Isabelle Moro, Stan Morton, Bill Rohloff, Gary Sieb, Jay Thompson, City Manager Jim Witt, and Councilmembers Jayne Peters and Doug Stover. 1. Call to Order Chairman Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Stan Morton and seconded by Tim Brancheau that the minutes of the December 1, 1999 meeting be approved, except that the minutes need to show that Stan Morton did attend the December 1 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Update on the Adoption of the Cornerstone Concept Bill Rohloff shared with the committee that the Cornerstone Subcommittee had met and reviewed the Cornerstone Concept contract. The committee believes that the concept would be of benefit to the City and the Development Community. It was discussed that both the City and the Development Community might work together to finance the concept. There are still some concerns and questions about the program. The subcommittee will continue to meet and will proceed with revisions to the contract. 4. Review of Current Commercial and Industrial Projects Isabelle Moro reported on an office/warehouse development located at Freeport North. A development of retail center, daycare facility to be located at the southwest corner of N. Denton Tap Road and Town Center West Blvd. will be reviewed at the upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Also being presented for review is operation of a Starbucks Coffee Company retail space located at 106 N. Denton Tap Road in the Tom Thumb Shopping Center at the Northeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Sandy Lake Road. Isabelle shared with the committee that construction had stopped on a Gymnastics Building site located on Denton Tap Road behind the Taco Bell building. Gary Sieb noted that Nutone, Inc. located at 850 North Lake Drive would be closing and that 115 jobs would be affected. 5. General Discussion and Other Business City Manager Jim Witt gave an update on the Freeport Tax Exemption. He shared with the committee that he had visited with CISD Superintendent Buddy Echols and there continues to be a question on the total revenue shortfall. Scott Williams sent letters to 9 companies who have yet to sign the contract. The CISD Board is scheduled to vote on the Freeport Tax Exemption at their February meeting. Mr. Witt also shared that the 2012 Olympic committee will be meeting in February and he will share updates with the Economic Development Committee. With no further business to discuss it was moved by Karen Hunt and seconded by Pamela Kurtzman that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, s Scarlett Hovland COPPELL I SLS 972 462 7599 P-02/02 Mike Arthur made a motion to express its intent and agreement to grant Freeport Exemption effective at such time as the following items are completed and in place: 1. A final number regarding '`hold -harmless" payment to CISD is agreed upon by all parties concerned. 2. Monies equal to the above mentioned dollar amount are committed and deposited into an escrow account to be used for payment to CISD. 3. Such monies referenced above will be deposited into the aforementioned escrow account not later than August 1, 2000. 4. A formal and legal instrument granting the Freeport Exemption is ratified and executed by the Board of Trustees officially. Bruce Jensen seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. Note: This is an excerpt of the minutesfrom February 28, 2000 and they have not yet been approved by the Board of Truste . TOTAL P.02 ISABELLE MORO PLANNING COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNER a U %# E Wednesday, January 5, 2000 Meeting Time: 7:30 p.m. (Open to the Public) DEC 3 0 ass Meetine Place: 2nd Floor Conference Room Coppell Town Center Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet in regular session on Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at 7:30 a.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 7 3 S p#) Item 2: Approval of Minutes: December 1, 1999 /,107.1 n V N Item 3: Update on the Adoption of the Cornerstone Concept (Sieb) , , C , .ir�ii t L-:"/ �1� 1"TY :r.�` 't�' f, Item 4: Review of Current and Potential Commercial and Industrial Developments (Moro) MZPT Item 5: General Discussion and Other Business (Sieb) 1, b1 -`-' 14 Fv"t .r ` 4, Y 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 Thursday, December 30, 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) l In Compliance with City of Coppell Ordinance No. 95724 Carrying of a concealed handgun on these premises or at any official political meeting in the City of Coppell is illegal. Es ilegal Ilevar consigo un arma de fuego oculta, adentro de este edificio, o en cualquier junta official de politica en la eiudad de Coppell. Meeting Time: COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PAR' Wednesday, January 5, 2000 7:30 p.m. (Open to the Public) Meeting Place: 2nd Floor Conference Room Coppell Town Center ISABELLE MORO PLANNING mamma oec a o �s9 D Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet in regular session on Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at 7:30 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: December 1, 1999 Item 3: Update on the Adoption of the Cornerstone Concept (Sieb) Item 4: Review of Current and Potential Commercial and Industrial Developments (Moro) 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 Thursday, December 30, 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) In Compliance with City of Coppell Ordinance No. 95724 Carrying of a concealed handgun on these premises or at any official political meeting in the City of Coppell is illegal. Es ilegal llevar consigo un arma de fuego oculta, adentro de este edificio, o en cualquier junta official de politica en la eiudad de Coppell.