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CM 2025-02-11255 E. Parkway Boulevard Coppell, Texas 75019-9478 City of Coppell, Texas Minutes City Council 6:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, February 11, 2025 WES MAYS KEVIN NEVELS Mayor Mayor Pro Tem JIM WALKER RAMESH PREMKUMAR Place 1 Place 5 BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH BIJU MATHEW Place 2 Place 6 DON CARROLL MARK HILL Place 3 Place 7 MIKE LAND City Manager Wes Mays;Jim Walker;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Don Carroll;Kevin Nevels;Ramesh Premkumar and Biju Mathew Present 7 - Mark HillAbsent1 - Also present were Deputy City Managers Traci Leach and Kent Collins, City Attorney Bob Hager, and City Secretary Ashley Owens. The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. Call to Order1. Mayor Wes Mays called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was present and convened into the Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room2. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property. Discussion regarding property south of Sandy Lake Road and east of Denton Tap Road. Discussed under Executive Session Page 1City of Coppell, Texas February 11, 2025City Council Minutes Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room3. Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. and convened into the Work Session at 6:38 p.m. A.Discussion regarding agenda items. B.Receive a legislative update. C.Briefing on elected officials endorsing political candidates. Presented in Work Session Regular Session Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:03 p.m. and convened into the Regular Session at 7:30 p.m. Invocation 7:30 p.m.4. Sumesh Jacob, with First United Methodist Church, gave the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance5. Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Citizens’ Appearance6. Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak: 1) Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage, spoke in regards to code compliance. 2) Shyni Varghese, 834 Chalfont Place, spoke in regards to vandalism at her home. 3) Carol Varghese, 834 Chalfont Place, spoke in regards to vandalism at her home. 4) Pastor Manoj Varghese, 843 Chalfont Place, spoke in regards to vandalism at his home. Consent Agenda7. A.Consider approval of the Minutes: January 28, 2025. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels, seconded by Councilmember Jim Walker, that Consent Agenda Items A through F be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. B.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-157R9-C (Planned Development 157-Revision 9-Commercial) to allow the operation of a 1,167-square-foot restaurant located at 817 S. MacArthur along the west side of S. MacArthur Blvd.; south of E. Belt Line Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels, seconded by Page 2City of Coppell, Texas February 11, 2025City Council Minutes Councilmember Jim Walker, that Consent Agenda Items A through F be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Enactment No: OR 91500-A-821 C.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-320-TC, a zoning change request from TC (Town Center) to PD-320-TC (Planned Development 320- Town Center) to allow the operation of a 4,618 square-foot drive-through restaurant located along the east side of Denton Tap Road; north of Town Center Blvd. at 240 N. Denton Tap Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels, seconded by Councilmember Jim Walker, that Consent Agenda Items A through F be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Enactment No: OR 91500-A-822 D.Consider approval of an amended and restated to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coppell and the City of Lewisville, to add Feather Smash Addition, Lot 2, Block A, to the agreement, to allow for the continued use of the sanitary sewer allowing the construction of 12 pickleball courts and a clubhouse of Lot 2, Block A; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels, seconded by Councilmember Jim Walker, that Consent Agenda Items A through F be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. E.Consider approval of Coppell Recreation Development Corporation appointment of officers. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels, seconded by Councilmember Jim Walker, that Consent Agenda Items A through F be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. F.Consider accepting the resignation of Vinay Gudur from the Board of Adjustment. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevels, seconded by Councilmember Jim Walker, that Consent Agenda Items A through F be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. End of Consent Agenda City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work Session 8. City Manager Mike Land gave the following updates: Magnolia Park Trail – The contractor is continuing to work on the gabion basket installation. Woodhurst –  The contractor is finishing up punch list items. Page 3City of Coppell, Texas February 11, 2025City Council Minutes DART – The contractor is continuing to work on completing sidewalks and asphalt repairs at several of the intersections. Fire Station #5 – The building is expected to be dried in (enclosed) by Friday. Service Center – The contractor is continuing the subgrade prep for the foundation of the new building. 635 U-turn – TXDOT is continuing work on the U-turn bridge. Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.9. Connect with your neighbors, meet city officials, and learn how to strengthen your community at the Regional Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, February 15th from 8 AM to 12:30 PM at the Flower Mound Senior Center. Hosted by the City of Coppell, the Town of Flower Mound, and the City of Lewisville, the event will feature a variety of information sessions presented by local leaders and industry professionals. Topics include neighborhood safety, tree care 101, and The 8 Door Challenge, a program that teaches participants easy ways to get to know their neighbors. Registration and more information can be found at flowermound.gov/neighborhoodsummit. The Coppell Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Annual Mayor’s Luncheon on Tuesday, February 25th beginning at 11 AM, at the Coppell Arts Center. Be there for a fun and informative Q&A Style presentation between City Manager Mike Land and me. The event will offer an invaluable opportunity to hear insights on the city’s current economic landscape, upcoming initiatives, and vision for the business community. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no Council action or deliberation permitted. 10. The Coppell Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual awards and community Gala beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine. Tickets are still available for purchase at coppellchamber.org. Necessary Action from Executive Session11. A motion was made by Councilmember Jim Walker, seconded by Councilmember Don Carroll, to approve an agreement by and between the City of Coppell and the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas c/o Church of the Apostles to purchase 2.015 + acres of real property from said Diocese located on Starleaf Street, within the City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $790,000 Dollars, US, plus reasonable closing costs and filling fees, if any; and to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to execute any and all necessary documents after approval as to form by the City Attorney. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. Adjournment12. There being no further business before this Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Page 4City of Coppell, Texas City Council Minutes February 11,2025 e ays, Mayor ATTEST: Ashley Owe City Secretary I I City of Coppell,Texas Page 5