BM 2007-11-01 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
November 7, 2007
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at
Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Gary Roden, Bradley Snyder, Kenneth Luttmer, Dornell Reese, Amanda O’Neal,
Eric Hansen, Matt Hall, Mary Ciminelli, Scarlett Hovland, Mindi Hurley, Clay Phillips and
Councilmember Marvin Franklin.
Call to Order
1.
Gary Roden called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: October 3, 2007
2.
It was moved by Eric Hansen and seconded by Kenneth Luttmer that the minutes of the
October 3, 2007 meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
Discussion of Incentives for Project OKC.
3.
Mindi explained that Project OKC is looking to further expand their presence in North
Texas within the DFW metroplex.
The project short listed Transwestern/Coppell.
The City of Coppell was asked to follow up with potential incentives for this project by
October 22, 2007.
The Red Team met on October 17 and responded with an incentive proposal.
Mindi will keep the committee apprised of the development prospect.
Red Team Response
4.
Mindi explained that the Red Team was implemented by the City Council. The Red Team
would be a link of communication to the committee when economic project decisions need
to be made on short notice.
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and an additional member would represent the Red
Team from the Economic Development Committee.
Serving on the Red Team are Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden, and Matt Hall representing the
committee. City Manager Jim Witt, Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips, and Mindi
Hurley serve as representatives for City staff.
The Red Team met on October 17, 2007 in regards to offer an incentive to Cigna. Mindi
supplied copies of the letter to the committee.
Discussion on Business Retention
5.
Mindi explained the need for a business retention policy for retail and
distribution/warehouse developments.
Discussion followed.
It was recommended that Mindi research the surrounding communities policy for their
business retention.
When the research has been completed, disussion on business retention will continue.
Discussion on Retail
6.
Mindi provided copies of the 2007 Retail Needs Assessment Survey cumulative results
from May 2007. The final report will be completed in six weeks.
Mindi presented marketing materials for review.
Mindi provided profiles of each retail space located in Coppell.
Mindi presented the City of Carrollton’s program that allows aging buildings to receive
needed face-lifts.
Discussion followed.
Mindi asked that each member of the committee identify any retail building concerns they
may have and to email her or to bring their concerns to the January meeting.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
7.
Gary Roden introduced Scott Orr serving on the committee as the Coppell Independent
School District liaison.
Scott shared information on the Academy High School that will open in fall 2008.
Mindi Hurley reviewed projects under construction and the business that are now open or
will be opening soon.
The Senior Center was approved by City Council and will go to bid.
The Kolberg Project is scheduled to close on their development site on December 3.
Restaurant Bin 555 closed their business.
Mindi extended an invitation to the Texas Association of Business luncheon on
Thurs., Nov. 15, 2007.
Mindi distributed the original Old Coppell Master Plan Summary for review.
The December 5, 2007 Economic Development committee meeting is cancelled and the
next meeting will be on Wed., Jan. 9, 2008.
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 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Secretary