BM 2014-02-05 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
February 5, 2014
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at
Coppell Town Center, Second Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas, 75019.
The following were present: Bill Rohloff, Chairperson; Don Carroll, Vice Chairperson; Sue Bird; Aaron
Straach; Jeff Varnell; Christi Greene; Monica Diamond; Scott Spray; Maggie Lucas; Davin Bernstein;
Vincent Hsieh (alternate); George Williford (alternate); Mindi Hurley; and Amy Swaim.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to public)
Call to Order
1.
Chairperson Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Approval of Minutes – January 8, 2014
2.
Motion by Sue Bird, second by Maggie Lucas, to approve the January 8, 2014, minutes as
presented. AYE: All. The motion passed unanimously.
Small Business Assistance Presentation
3.
The following Staff members attended and presented on behalf of the Small Business Assistance
Program: Mike Land, Deputy City Manager; Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning;
Matt Steer, City Planner; Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator; Mike Garza,
Assistant Director of Engineering and Michael Arellano, Chief Building Official
The Committee discussed various topics related to the presentation, such as the significance the
program would have on small businesses in Coppell and the process potential businesses go
through prior to opening.
Mindi informed the Committee to forward to her any questions or comments they have regarding
the Small Business Assistance by February 14.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the public)
Convene Executive Session
4.
A. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic Development Negotiations
1. Economic Development prospects east of Freeport Parkway and north of Interstate
635
2. Economic Development prospects west of Royal Lane and south of Gateview
3. Economic Development prospects east of S.H. 121 and north of Sandy Lake Road
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Chairperson Rohloff convened into Executive Session at 7:09 p.m. as under the above-stated
article. Items 1-3 (above) were discussed. Chairperson Rohloff recessed the Executive Session at
8:17 p.m. and re-opened the Regular Session.
Review Economic Development Committee Annual Report
5.
Mindi summarized the report.
Per Maggie’s suggestion, Mindi stated she would add 2012 comparison to page 8 (Average
Vacancy Rates). The Committee asked if there were a way to track the number of business that
close. Mindi indicated she would try to find a way to track that information.
Discuss Coppell Retail Strategy
6.
Mindi presented to the Committee the new logo for the “Buy in Coppell” program. More
discussion will take place at the March meeting.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
7.
Davin suggested the CO report provided to the EDC every month distinguish temporary CO’s
from full release CO’s.
Chairperson Rohloff suggested that the EDC tour the Amazon facility.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Rohloff adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
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