BM 2011-04-06 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
April 6, 2011
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Coppell Town
Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were present:
Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden, Don Carroll, Kenneth Luttmer, James Walker, Aaron Straach, Adam Darowski,Christi
Greene,David Apple, Scarlett Hovland, and Mindi Hurley.
Call to Order
1.
Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: March 2, 2011
2.
It was moved by Kenneth Luttmer and seconded by Don Carroll that the minutes of
March 2, 2011 meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Convene Executive Session (Closed to Public)
3.
A. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects west of Belt Line Rd. and north of Dividend.
Bill Rohloff convened into Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. as under the above-stated article and
discussed Item 1. Rohloff recessed the Executive Session at 6:37 p.m. ad opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to Public)
2011 Goals and Objectives Discussion
4.
Mindi provided copies of the Economic Development Strategic Plan, City Council Goals set for
Economic Development, and the Coppell 2030 Vision.
Discussion followed regarding the goals, objectives, challenges and opportunities, and what
actions need to be accomplished to reach the goals and objectives of the strategic plan.
Mindi suggested that subcommittees could be formed from within the committee. The
subcommittees would focus on the (1) future defining what the committee wants to see as well as
what Council has identified, (2) action regarding “what needs to be done”, (3) committee’s role
and responsibilities defined.
Mindi asked the committee to review the Coppell 2030 vision and the Comp. Plan for topics of
interest regarding the strategic plan. She asked the committee to consider “how is the plan
progressing” and/or if it needs to be modified.
Mindi provided examples of business plan worksheets regarding goals and strategic planning
that were used for the Coppell 2030 Vision.
Discussion followed regarding the Coppell 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan.
Joint Meeting Discussion
5.
Mindi advised the the joint Planning / Economic Development / Council meeting is scheduled for
May 4, 2011. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. Dinner will be
provided.
Mindi reviewed the procedure and topics for discussion. An agenda will be provided for the
meeting.
Discussion followed regarding the Comp. Plan / Incentives/ Business Retention, and Zoning
Classifications.
Mindi will check on dates and times for a committee follow-up meeting after the joint meeting.
Chamber of Commerce Update
6.
Christie advised that Mr.Tony Moline, vice president of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of
Commerce was offered the position of President for the Coppell Chamber. He will begin on
May 2.
The City Council and School Board candidates will speak at the April 20 chamber luncheon.
Teen Leadership Graduation is also scheduled.
Christie Green will serve as the committee’s chamber liaison. Mary Ciminelli will no longer
serve on the committee.
The State of the City address is scheduled for the May 18 chamber lunch.
School District Update
7.
David Apple shared an update on the budget crisis regarding school finances.
At the end of this school year the first class will be graduating from New Tech High.
Plano School District is scheduled to tour the New Tech High. The Coppell ISD is known for its
forefront of education.
A program will soon be in place to track Coppell graduates. The system will track what level of
education the graduates receive after high school, which universities are attended, and what
career paths are chosen.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
8.
Mindi reviewed projects under construction and businesses that are now open or opening soon.
Wataburger will be opening in Coppell on April 11.
Mindi announced that DaVita Rx will be locating in Coppell and leasing 61,000 sq. ft. at 1234
Lakeshore Drive for the purposes of a pharmacy and distribution center.
Mindi shared that the Comprehensive Plan was passed by City Council at the March 8 meeting.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by James Walker and seconded by Kenneth Luttmer that
the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Admin. Support Asst.