BM 2012-06-06 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
June 6, 2012
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Coppell Town
Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were present:
Bill Rohloff, Kenneth Luttmer, Adam Darowski, Aaron Straach, Sue Bird, James Walker, Monica Diamond David
Appl, Adam Straach, Scarlett Hovland and Mindi Hurley. Jeff Varnell also attended.
Call to Order
1.
Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: May 9, 2012
2.
It was moved by James Walker and seconded by Kenneth Luttmer that the minutes of May 9, 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 west of Freeport Parkway and north of Interstate 635.
2. Economic Development Prospects south of Canyon Drive and west of Coppell Road.
3. Economic Development Prospects west of Belt Line and north of Lakeshore Drive.
Bill Rohloff convened into Executive Session at 6:16 p.m. as under the above-stated article and discussed
Item 1, Item 2 and Item 3. Rohloff recessed the Executive Session at 7:14 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to Public)
Election of Vice-President
4.
Mindi advised that Gary Roden, Vice-President for Economic Development was elected to City
Council. A new Vic-President needed to be elected. The extra seat on the committee will not be
filled until December 2012.
The committee elected Kenneth Luttmer as Vice-President. Luttmer will serve as Vice-President
until December 2012.
Review of Goals and Objectives
5.
Mindi provided copies of an example of an “entrance survey” and an “exit survey” for
developments that choose to locate in Coppell.
Discussion followed regarding the timing of mailing the surveys.
Discussion also included the possibility of emailing the surveys in such a way that the businesses
would not have to identify themselves.
Mindi advised that approximately five businesses move to Coppell in a month, so the number of
surveys to send out would not be very many, and if only one came back, it would be worth it.
Discussion followed regarding whether the survey should be specific to each business.
It was suggested that a cover letter accompany the survey and that a different survey be created
for retail and warehouse.
It was suggested that an incentive be offered for filling out the survey.
Mindi provided copies of the Entrance Survey and the Business Satisfaction Survey that will be
sent to every business in Coppell.
Discussion followed.
Mindi asked that the committee review each survey and come prepared to next meeting to offer
any feedback.
Mindi provided copies of the proposed changes for tax incentives.
Mindi asked for committee members to email with any suggestions.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
6.
Mindi reviewed the Available Property Analytics.
Mindi reviewed the Development Review Committee Agenda.
Two bakeries will be opening soon in Coppell, “Zen Zero” and “Pink Frosting”
Bethel Road is scheduled to be completed next week.
Quick Trip’s target date to open is June 15.
The committee will not meet in July. The next meeting is scheduled for August 1.
Mindi reminded the committee to review the hot spots and email her with how you think they
should be tabulated according to priority.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Kenneth Luttmer, and seconded by Jim Walker that
the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Admin. Support Assistant