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BM 2014-11-05 EcDev COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE November 5, 2014 MINUTES The Coppell Economic Development Committee met on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Coppell Town Center, Second Floor Conference Room, 255 E Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas, 75019. The following were present: Bill Rohloff, Chairperson, Don Carroll, Vice Chairperson, Davin Bernstein, Jeff Varnell, Sue Bird, Monica Diamond, Maggie Lucas, Scott Spray, Aaron Straach, George Williford (alternate), Vincent Hsieh (alternate), Mindi Hurley and Ashley Owens. REGULAR SESSION (Open to public) 1. Call to Order Chairperson Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 2.Approval of Minutes – October 1, 2014 Motion by Maggie Lucas, second by Davin Bernstein, to approve the October 1, 2014, minutes as presented. AYE: All. The motion passed unanimously. 3.Work Plan for 2015 Mindi and the committee agreed that the Work Plan for 2015 was sufficient and that there should be no additions to the list. 4.Presentation and Discussion Regarding Tree Preservation Ordinance Guy McLain, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, and John Elias, Park Operations Manager, presented the proposed changes to the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Committee members were asked to give feedback to the proposed changes which would then be relayed back to the Park Board. Committee members came to a consensus that in order for Coppell to remain economically-competitive in the Metroplex, the ordinance should remain as is. The committee recommended that the tree mitigation fee should be increased since the original fee was established some time ago. 5.Business Newsletter The committee agreed to save funds and distribute the newsletter electronically. They also agreed that the newsletter should have the City logo on it. Mindi will begin adding pictures or logos of any new businesses that come in to Coppell. Members suggested allowing the businesses to provide a picture in order to cut down on the time it takes to drive to the business and take a picture. 6.General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects There will not be a meeting in December due to the busy holiday season. The most recent th Old Town concert was discussed. The Taste of Coppell will be held on November 9. Davin Bernstein and Scott Spray will not be returning to the committee in 2015. Their service was appreciated by all and we wish them well. The Boards and Commission th Reception will be held on December 9 at 6 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Rohloff adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.