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BM 2010-10-06 EcDev COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE October 6, 2010 MINUTES The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were present: Matt Hall, Adam Darowski, Ken Luttmer, Bradley Snyder, Amanda O’Neal, James Walker, Scarlett Hovland and Mindi Hurley. 1Call to Order . With a quorum present, Kenneth Luttmer called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 2.Approval of Minutes: September 1, 2010 It was moved by Amanda O’Neal and seconded by Bradley Snyder that the minutes of the September 1, 2010 meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Review of Comprehensive Land Use Plan Public Meeting  Mindi reviewed comments and input regarding the Draft Comprehensive Plan from the public meeting held on Sept. 23, 2010.  The meeting was well attended. Comments included concerns regarding the density of the plan, changes to land use, increased traffic and population.  Discussion followed.  It was suggested that public forum meetings be held in each of the neighborhoods.  A public hearing regarding the comprehensive plan is scheduled for November 18, 2010 beginning at 6 p.m. The committee members are encouraged to attend.  After receiving citizen feedback, the consulting firm will present a plan to the P&Z and later to the City Council.  The draft comprehensive plan and process to date is located on the city website planning department page. 4. Incentive Discussion  Mindi reviewed the Old Coppell Historic District, Denton Tap and Belt Line District, Belt Line and MacArthur District redevelopment.  Mindi advised the Committee that Council wants to postpone making any revisions to existing incentive policies and drafting new policies until after the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is adopted. The financial models of the plan will help to develop incentives. 5.Business Retention  Mindi continues to meet with bussinesses whose lease is up and/or who would like to expand space.  Business retention incentives need to be addressed because of the DFW area competition.  Mindi will bring a proposed policy to the next meeting in November. 6.Collateral Materials Discussion  Mindi continues to research collateral materials.  Mindi advised she will be sending out a questionnaire to the developers and brokers in regards to collateral materials as to what they would y like to have included.  A tri-fold brochure design with map, pictures, demographics. Etc. is being reviewed. 7. Chamber of Commerce Update  Mindi shared that the Taste of Coppell on Sept. 25 was a success with 200 in attendance.  The annual Coppell Chamber Golf Classic will be held on October 11 at the Cowboys Golf Club.  School District Update 8.  Teen Leadership at the high school is underway. This year 32 students will be involved in the program.  The 13-cent tax rate increase for the CISD passed by only 400 votes.  The Red Ribbon Breakfast will be held on Friday, Oct. 22, 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects 10.  Whataburger restaurant goes before City Council on Oct. 12 for approval.  Block Buster Video closed.  Biggby Coffee will be locating to Coppell in the DeVine Cellars previous space at 230 N. Denton Tap Rd.  Everybody Fits moved from 200 Fitness Court to a warehouse located in Coppell. The Lifechurch will be moving into their vacant building.  On Oct. 21, a total of 30 interviews will be conducted for the Economic Development Committee.  Mindi provided handouts and reviewed the summary of the 8-Min Drivetime Demographics of Coppell created by TheRetailCoach.  Mindi reviewed the RFP listing, and will update once a quarter for the committee.  Mindi reviewed projects under construction and businesses that are now open or opening soon.  Mindi reviewed developments being brought forward to the Development Review Committee.  The next meeting will be held on November 3, 2010. With no further business to discuss, it was moved by James Walker and seconded by Bradley Snyder that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scarlett Hovland