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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - City Council - 1987 - 07/30 - WorkshopALLEN CITY COUNCIL CALLED - SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION JULY 30, 1987 City Manager Jon McCarty provided the Council with opening remarks about the handout materials that had been distributed to the Council. Those documents were "Some Guiding Principles," an article called, "Building an Effective Enterprise Development Strategy," a report from the MIS Report, "Strategies for Local Enterprise Development," and an article taken from the State Board of Insurance Monthly Magazine on "Tools for Growth: Tax Abatement/Tax Increment Financing." Mr. McCarty advised that Michael Stanger, Administrative Assistant, would be making a presentation on these documents and then there would be discussion. Michael Stanger reviewed with the Council the important aspects of each of the subject articles and distributed to the Council some additional handout information summarizing the articles he had reviewed. That information was "economic development readings", "TEXCEL Standards" and "Roles and Functions". Mr. Stanger also provided a sample of an agreement developed for parties entering into an economic development plan. Mr. Stanger then reviewed the additional handout information with the Council. Mr. Stanger then spoke briefly before the Council on the background of the "TEXCEL" Program and the work that the city had done in that program and the status of the program to date. Present: Le Donald P. Rodenbaugh, Mayor Council Members: Jerry Wilson Bobby Glass Jim Wolfe Jim Pendleton Jack Pennington Absent: Joe Farmer, Mayor Pro Tem City Staff: Jon McCarty, City Manager Michael Stanger, Administrative Assistant Guest: Joan Linebarger, Allen Chamber of Commerce The called - special workshop session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Rodenbaugh at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 1987, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. City Manager Jon McCarty provided the Council with opening remarks about the handout materials that had been distributed to the Council. Those documents were "Some Guiding Principles," an article called, "Building an Effective Enterprise Development Strategy," a report from the MIS Report, "Strategies for Local Enterprise Development," and an article taken from the State Board of Insurance Monthly Magazine on "Tools for Growth: Tax Abatement/Tax Increment Financing." Mr. McCarty advised that Michael Stanger, Administrative Assistant, would be making a presentation on these documents and then there would be discussion. Michael Stanger reviewed with the Council the important aspects of each of the subject articles and distributed to the Council some additional handout information summarizing the articles he had reviewed. That information was "economic development readings", "TEXCEL Standards" and "Roles and Functions". Mr. Stanger also provided a sample of an agreement developed for parties entering into an economic development plan. Mr. Stanger then reviewed the additional handout information with the Council. Mr. Stanger then spoke briefly before the Council on the background of the "TEXCEL" Program and the work that the city had done in that program and the status of the program to date. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL JULY 30, 1987 Page 2 Workshop -- Economic Development (cont'd) (Agenda Item II) The Council discussed the position of the city in the economic development strategy and if the Council foresaw the city taking the lead role in the development of that strategy or the city just taking a supporting role with other participants. There was further discussion by the Council on what the economic development strategy should be, i.e., what could be done to promote local businesses and encourage citizens to shop in Allen rather than going to Plano, what incentives could be offered to large companies wishing to relocate to this area and that could also be offered to local businesses, the taking of another survey to pin point why people don't shop here first, what businesses are needed here, etc. The Council discussed the use of promotional handouts or brochures and heard a report from Joan Linebarger, with the Allen Chamber of Commerce, about the new brochure they are producing about Allen and how the funding of the brochure was raised. Discussion continued by the Council on the development of the economic development strategy and how all of the participants needed to be in agreement on the plan and the implementation of it in order for it to be accomplished. The Council discussed with Joan Linebarger, with the Allen Chamber of Commerce, what type of questions were posed by prospective business representatives who were either interested in starting new businesses in Allen or relocating businesses to Allen. The Council discussed that current zoning of property can be an issue and that the city needs to determine its strengths and weaknesses in this area and make some decisions on what is best. There was further discussion by the Council on the approach that the city staff is taking at the present time when individuals ask questions about certain zoning or development in the city. The Council discussed with city staff what direction should be taken at this time regarding economic development and the use of the "TERCEL" program and how the Council felt about the use of the memorandum of agreement for starting the development of the program. The Council dis- cussed again the position of the city in that agreement, some problems that could arise on who is responsible for what, and proceeding with the program. In further discussion, it was concluded by the Council that they were agreeable with the "TEXCEL" program and with the city staff proceeding with the next step in the program. There was a clarification with city staff as to what the next step would be and Mr. Stanger indicated that it would be a gathering of the participates to be included in the memorandum of agreement. The Council concurred in that step and the commitment to provide for a representative or representatives to serve on a committee for that purpose. Items of Interest to the Council (Agenda Item III) City Manager Jon McCarty reviewed for the Council a calendar of upcoming events pertaining to the FY 1987 - 88 Budget. Mr. McCarty advised that the budgets would be delivered on Friday, July 31, 1987. The budget retreat would be held on August 7, 8, & 9, 1987 at the Pecan Plantation Country Club at Granbury, Texas, ALLEN CITY COUNCIL JULY 30, 1987 Page 3 Items of Interest to the Council (cont'd) (Agenda Item III) Councilman Jim Wolfe provided the Council with an update on a recent meeting held with the homeowners, developers, and builder in the situation regarding residents in Fountain Park regarding the Berkshire development in Fountain Park VII Subdivision, Mr. Wolfe advised of the discussions and the new list of concerns to be addressed by the developers and builder. Adjournment (Agenda Item IV) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Jerry Wilson and seconded by Councilman Jack Pennington, the Council voted 6 - 0 to adjourn the called - special session of the Allen City Council at 9:17 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 1987. The motion carried. 1987. These minutes approved on the 20th day of AUGUST APPROVED: o MM ,�AAT�\T�/\ESST : Marty Hendrix, V C, CITY SECRETARY1 11 1