BM 2012-01-04 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
January 4, 2012
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 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, Adam Darowski, Aaron Straach,
Sue Bird, Monica Diamond, Christi Greene, City Attorney Bob Hager, and Mindi Hurley. Jeff Varnell also
attended.
Call to Order
1.
Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Introduction of Committee Members
2.
All members present introduced themselves. The new members present were Sue Bird, and Monica
Diamond. Mindi provided a roster of the members and asked that they review it and email any changes to
her.
Election of Officers
3.
It was moved by Kenneth Luttmer and seconded by Gary Roden that Bill Rohloff serve as
Chairman. The motion carried.
It was moved by Kenneth Luttmer and seconded by Adam Darowski that Gary Roden serve as
Vice-Chair. The motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: December 7, 2011
4.
It was moved by Ken Luttmer and seconded by Adam Darowski that the minutes of December 7, 2011
meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
Coppell Economic Development Foundation, Inc. Presentation
5.
City Attorney Bob Hager reviewed the history of the Development Foundation. He explained the
duties and responsibilities of the Foundation members.
The attorney advised that presently five members from the Economic Development Committee
serve on the Foundation committee. No City personnel serve on the Foundation committee.
Discussion continued regarding if some of the Foundation Members should be independent from
the Economic Development Committee members. The question arose, “should the committee
members be a minority of the foundation”?
Mindi will present the placement of foundation members to the City Council at the January 24
meeting and will report back to the committee.
Election of Coppell Economic Development Foundation, Inc. Members:
6.
It was moved by James Walker and seconded by Kenneth Luttmer that the election of Foundation
Members be tabled until it is presented to City Council. The motion carried.
Strategic Plan Discussion
7.
The committee reviewed the final draft of the Strategic Plan. Mindi noted that she changed
“client” to “customer”, and added a list of the 2011 average vacancy rates.
Mindi advised that the strategic plan would not be presented to City Council at the January 10
meeting. She will advise the committee of the future date for those who would be interested in
attending.
Bill Rohloff thanked the committee for their time and commitment in developing the strategic
plan.
The available property analytics was reviewed. Mindi advised that this report will be reviewed
each month.
The Goal Tracking and Action Step Worksheet was reviewed. It was suggested that a column
for “Objective” be added as a descriptive for the action steps. Mindi will revise. The worksheet
will be implemented at the monthly committee meetings.
Chamber Update
8.
The Chamber Board retreat was held on Monday, December 19, 2011 at the DFW Hilton. Goals
were developed for the New Year.
The Chamber will operate on the fiscal year beginning January 2012 to follow the calendar year.
Christi Greene reminded the members that they are invited and encouraged to attend Chamber
events.
The Chamber Gala is scheduled for May 5 this year at the Austin Ranch. The theme is “Denim
and Diamonds”.
School District Update
9.
A facilities committee has been formed by the CISD to evaluate facilities and future enrollment.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
10.
Mindi reviewed the Development Committee Update which consisted of City Council Actions,
Upcoming City Council Actions, and the Coppell Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
Action.
The meeting schedule for 2012 was reviewed. The July 4 meeting may be cancelled or
rescheduled.
The RFP response list was reviewed for the 2011 year.
Bill Rohloff stated that the Sign Ordinance Committee completed the task of discussing and
recommending changes to the current sign ordinance. Discussion included revisions to
monument signs, color, lighting, and logo insignia. The report will be presented to the City
Council in the near future. The ordinance changes are designed to help with Economic
Development and Retail Businesses in Coppell. Mindi will email the report to the committee
when it is available.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by James Walker and seconded by Don Carroll that the
meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Admin. Support Assistant