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(11/17/2011) Ken Griffin - Re: Fwd: Farmers Market Request - Bob TimmermanPage 1
From:
Brad Reid
To:
Clay Phillips; Ken Griffin; Mario Canizares
Date:
4/20/2009 10:44 AM
Subject:
Re: Fwd: Farmers Market Request - Bob Timmerman Cell # 915 487 6120
That's right, Amanda has been the staff liaison to the Farmers Market for years. Not sure where the
sentiment regarding politics within departments is stemming from. Regardless, Mr. Timmerman did
not try to have this issue resolved through anyone prior to the weekend email to the CMO. Also, Mr.
Timmerman is not the spokesperson for the Market. He simply coordinates how it will be laid out
each week.
On the larger picture, it does not seem logical that the Farmers Market would double their vendors in
one year (or at least the size of the required surface) and assume that the city will be able to make
accommodations, without having had that discussion with us. We will be in contact with the Market
to assess this situation.
Brad
>>> Ken Griffin 4/20/2009 10:09 AM >>>
Mario
I spoke with Mr. Timmerman to assure him there were no issues between Parks and Streets. He stated
that they are expanding the number of vendors and need us to about double the amount of dry surface
that we previously provided. Keith will get with the County to see about cost and then we will get back
with the CM office to determine what we will do.
I'm not sure who his contact with Parks is now, but in the past we worked directly with Amanda
Vanhoozier to determine how to help the Farmers Market.
I'll let you know when I have additional information.
Ken g
>>> Debbie Cravey 4/20/2009 9:16 AM >>>
Mario asked that I forward the attached email to you both & he will be calling you later today to discuss.
Thanks!
Debbie Cravey
Administrative Assistant
to the City Manager
City of Coppell
972.304.3618
dcravey@ci.coppell.tx.us
>>> Debbie Cravey 4/20/2009 8:29 AM >>>
Bob Timmerman of the Farmers Market asked to set up a meeting this week with Clay. Per our
conversation last week - I am forwarding his request to you. Apparently at last week's Farmers Market,
patrons could not access the portapotties without walking thru puddles of water & several of the vendors
had to be relocated due to the same problem. Councilman Franklin suggested he call Clay to see how
this problem could be resolved. Mr. Timmerman made a comment that due to politics between Streets &
Parks Dept. he is hopeful CMO's office might be able to get 2-3 truckloads of old road debris that is stored
at the Service Center spread to this grassy area or at least dumped on the grassy section of the lot. If city
can not spread the material he would be more than happy to do so. He is not available to meet until after
3 p.m. - his cell ph. number is 915 487 6120.
Debbie Cravey
(11/17/2011) Ken Griffin - Re: Fwd: Farmers Market Request - Bob TimmermanPage 2
Administrative Assistant
to the City Manager
City of Coppell
972.304.3618
dcravey@ci.coppell.tx.us