BM 2012-03-07 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
March 7, 2012
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 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, Adam Darowski, Aaron Straach, Sue Bird, Monica
Diamond, Christi Greene, David Apple, Casey Klein, Scarlett Hovland and Mindi Hurley. Jeff Varnell also
attended.
Call to Order
1.
Gary Roden called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: February 1, 2012
2.
It was moved by Gary Roden and seconded by Kenneth Luttmer that the minutes of February 1, 2012
meeting be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to Public)
Convene Executive Session
3.
A. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects east of Royal Lane and north of Northpoint.
2. Economic Development Prospects east of Freeport Parkway and north of Interstate 635.
Bill Rohloff convened into Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. as under the above-stated article and discussed
Item 1 and Item 2. Roden recessed the Executive Session at 6:23 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to Public)
Review of Goals and Objectives
4.
Mindi reviewed the revised Strategic Plan Goal Tracking and Action Step Worksheet with the
committee. The goal tracking and action step plan was accepted by the committee.
Mindi reviewed the Target Audience List.
It was suggested for the list to be divided into brokers, developers, and retail.
Mindi asked that members thoroughly review the list and email her with any changes and/or
additions.
Collateral materials will be sent on a yearly basis, with the “fast facts” being updated yearly.
Mindi provided a list of amenity’s that the city offers.
Discussion followed regarding additions to the list.
Youth Sporting Facilities
Bedroom Community
Family Oriented
Quality Housing
Low Crime Rate
Northlake College
Aquatic & Rec. Center
Mindi asked the members to list association events, on-going monthly events, etc. The list will
provide a tool for connecting businesses with events, and will be reviewed monthly.
Future Meetings Discussion
5.
Mindi advised that a joint meeting with City Council and the Planning & Zoning Committee is
scheduled for the April 4 meeting.
Discussion continued regarding topics to be addressed at the joint meeting:
Provide input, questions or feedback regarding the new Strategic Plan.
Timing for the new zoning classifications proposed in the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan.
Obstacles related to development that have been heard throughout the community
Mindi asked the members to email her with any other topics of interest for discussion.
The April action steps will be moved to the May meeting.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
6.
Mindi provided a spreadsheet that contained property analytics for surrounding cities. It was
suggested that Colleyville be added to the list. The spreadsheet will be updated each month.
Mindi reviewed development projects that will be presented to City Council on March 27.
Mindi advised that the officers for the foundation committee are Jim Walker, President, Kenneth
Luttmer, Vice President, and Adam Darowski as Secretary.
Mindi updated the committee on who has filed for Mayor and City Council.
7-11 Corporation has bought all of the Exxon Stores.
Old Town development is 3 months ahead of schedule. Residential development will begin soon.
David Apple reported that the Coppell CISD will be joining other school districts in a legal
challenge against the state's school funding system.
David updated the committee on who has filed for a place on the school board.
Christi Greene shared that the Annual Coppell Community Gala is scheduled for Sat. May 5, at
Austin Ranch. The theme is Denim & Diamonds.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Kenneth Luttmer, and seconded by Don Carroll that
the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Admin. Support Assistant