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BM 2011-11-02 EcDev COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE November, 2011 MINUTES The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 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, Matt Hall, James Walker, Adam Darowski, Aaron Straach, Amanda O’Neal, Christi Greene, Scarlett Hovland, and Mindi Hurley. Call to Order 1. Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Approval of Minutes: October 5, 2011 2. It was moved by Ken Luttmer and seconded by James Walker that the minutes of October 5, 2011 meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously. Strategic Plan Discussion – Presentation by the Business Retention Sub-Committee 3.  Bill Rohloff presented the business retention sub-committee’s notes regarding their goals.  The sub-committee had an overall goal: To retain and foster expansion of existing businesses to preserve and enhance Coppell’s tax base.  The objectives to reach this goal are as follows: I. To identify for retention businesses that enhance Coppell’s tax base and/or enhance community satisfaction. Discussion followed on the action steps for this objective: Business involvement in the community Value score card on contributions the business brings to the City. II. Increase retail business traffic Discussion followed on the action steps for this objective: Matching school needs to business, i.e. Staples for school supplies; Run On for the sports league needs, etc. III. Integrate/enhance the business community relationship with the City Discussion followed on the action steps for this objective: One City staff person as single point of contact IV. Gauge business satisfaction Discussion followed on the action steps for this objective: Shop local marketing (SKEDS) Tracking the retention rate V. Gauge business satisfaction Discussion followed on the action steps for this objective: Develop a set of metrics End of lease options Discussion continued in addressing the challenges and opportunities in regards to the objectives as follows: Available resources Limit focus to businesses that fall within retention targets Creation of standards that do not run off people Chamber Update 4. th  The chamber luncheons are now scheduled on the 4 Friday of every month at the Senior & Community Center. The next luncheon is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18 in which Veterans will be honored.  The Total Resource Campaign is in the third week of meeting with businesses to encourage a one time contribution for the events during the current year they would like to sponsor. School District Update 7.  Mindi shared that the school district and the City are working together for the annual “Make a Child Smile” program. The schools supply the students names that are in need of extra help for Christmas and the City Manager’s office staff oversee the program. General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects 8.  Mindi advised that the City Council approved the sale of the old senior center buildings to the Edinburg Group for Amcat, an insurance claims business.  Mindi reported that the reconstruction of Bethel Road from east of Freeport Parkway through the intersection of S. Coppell Road/Mitchell Street is scheduled to begin soon. The project also includes all infrastructure necessary for the new "Town Square" south of Bethel Rd. and west of Coppell Rd. The Farmers Market will move to a temporary location, one block south of the old site.  Mindi advised that fifteen candidates were interviewed for places on the committee. The new committee members will be announced at the November 8 meeting. Matt Hall and Amanda O’Neal are not re-applying.  An ordinance to nominate Barcel USA as an Enterprise Project will go before City Council at the November 8 meeting.  The Quick Trip project has begun and completion target date is April 2012.  Amendments to the Old Town project will go before City Council at the December 13 meeting. Businesses will remain open through the construction.  The available property analytics were reviewed.  The committee will meet on Wednesday, December 7 to discuss the final draft of the Strategic Plan. With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Matt Hall and seconded by Kenneth Luttmer that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scarlett Hovland Admin. Support Asst.