BM 2010-06-02 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
June 2, 2010
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Coppell
Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following
were present: Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden, Amanda O’Neal, Don Carroll, Kenneth Luttmer, James Walker,
Bradley Snyder, Matt Hall, Mindi Hurley, and Scarlett Hovland.
Call to Order
1.
With a quorum present, Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: May 5, 2010
2.
It was moved by Gary Roden and seconded by Amanda O’Neal that the minutes of the May 5,
2010 meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
Incentive Discussion
3.
Mindi reviewed the Neighborhood Commercial Tax Incentive Policy with the Committee.
Discussion followed noting possible changes:
Various Neighborhood Districts needs to be identified
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Façade Grant concerns were noted regarding lease space, measure linear space
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with exterior, and what is realistic cost
Separate grants for awning and signs. Suggestions included: Changes in signs or
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awnings need to be significant to qualify. All will need to be approved by
Planning.
Landscape & Beautification Grants. No need to have the word Landscape.
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Specify a cap amount. Art can be very subjective.
Greenscaping Incentive needs to be removed.
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Interior Finish Out Grant. Suggestions included: Vacant space that has been
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vacant for a certain amount of time, at least 6 months. Incentive to not be paid
until tenet is in for 90 days. With no drive-thru to be deleted. Delete types of
retail. The grant to be worded as up to 50% - not to exceed $10,000
Streetscape/Pedestrian Connectivity Grant. Suggestion: have a $10,000 cap.
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No need for Constructions Materials Sales Tax Rebate
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Mindi will make the revisions to the Neighborhood Commercial Tax Incentive
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Policy for review.
Mindi advised that a portion of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan can be viewed on the
website. The City Council will review in work session at the May 11 meeting. An open
house community meeting will be held in September for citizen comments. Mindi
encouraged the committee to attend. This Comprehensive Land Use Plan will address and
take into consideration sustainable land use practices, revitalization efforts where
applicable, new zoning concepts, and existing plans such as the Thoroughfare, Parks &
Open Space, Old Coppell Master Plan, and others.
Retail Discussion
4.
Mindi introduced SKEDS, a shop local program website. Mindi explained that SKEDS
provides a way for customers to get the latest offers and promotions from local businesses.
A Skeds Business Home Page would be created to display the latest offers and promotions
as well as news and events for the city.
Mindi advised that it would cost the city $200 a month. It is free for the businesses that
participate.
Mindi will discuss with city staff and report back to the committee.
Mindi shared that the Biz Walk went well. She noted there were less complaints. Noted
complaints were signage issues and crime issues.
Mindi advised that in response to the crime issues, the Police Dept and the Chamber
offered a Business Crime Watch information meeting in May. There was very low
attendance. Another information meeting will be scheduled for September. It was
mentioned that this topic may be of interest for a Business Breakfast topic.
Collateral Materials Discussion
5.
Mindi presented sample collateral materials. Further discussion will follow in August.
Mindi advised that the city will be hiring an Admin. Intern. The intern will be available to
assist Mindi with various projects regarding Economic Development. The intern will be
introduced at the August meeting.
Chamber of Commerce Update
6.
Christi Greene advised the following:The Biz Walk survey can be found on the Coppell
Chamber Website at coppellchamber.org.
School District Update
7.
Increase Tax Election in September.
Public Forum on class rank removal took place this week.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
10.
Mindi advised the City Council will meet only once in June.
Construction will begin on Denton Tap and Sandy Lake on June 7.
Hopefully the Carter Crowley project will be brought to City Council during the summer.
The Kolberg project is in the process of redesigning the plans.
The Billingsley project on the North Lake property was approved for development by the
City of Dallas.
The next meeting will be on August 4 at Daryl Flood Warehouse & Movers located at 450
Airline Dr. beginning at 6 p.m.
Mindi reviewed projects under construction and businesses that are now open or opening
soon.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Matt Hall and seconded by James Walker that the
meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland