Min - City Council - 1989 - 09/14 - JointALLEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
AISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ALLEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SEPTEMBER 14, 1989
Present:
Citv Council Members:
Joe Farmer, Mayor
Jerry Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
Rex Womack
Bobby Glass
Jim Wolfe
Alan Fyke
Gary Edstrom
AISD Board of Trustees,.
James Kerr, President
Glen Renfro, Vice President
Mary Evans, Secretary
Izzie Waller
Jack Callicutt
Glenn Andrew
Charles Williams
Allen Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:
J D Smithey, President
James Nelson, V P of Economic Development
Don Brazael, V P of Membership
Ann Rayburn, V P of Community Affairs
Dana McGowan, Office Manager
Others Present:
Gene Davenport, AISD Superintendent
Jon McCarty, City Manager
Michael Stanger, Asst. to the City Manager
Judy Morrison, City Secretary
Call to Order and Announce
a Quorum is Present
(Agenda Item I)
James Kerr, President of the
AISD School Board
and Joe Farmer,
Mayor of
the Allen City Council, called their
respective groups
to order at 7 35
p.m. and
announced a quorum was present from each group.
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Workshop on Economic Development (Agenda Item II)
Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Wilson presented opening comments regarding economic
development in the City of Allen. Mr Wilson indicated the Allen Economic
Development Alliance feels Allen must be attractive in order to draw business to
the community
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson stated the purpose of the meeting is to describe in
detail the proposed economic development strategic plan and to offer the
opportunity to the three convened boards to discuss this strategic plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson discussed the history of the Allen Economic
Development Alliance, how and when it was formed. He discussed the formation of
the Advisory Board and its purpose which was to develop and propose to the
governing boards a strategic plan for adoption of public policy which expresses
specific goals and objectives which are results oriented, which are current issues,
which are measurable, and which are assigned responsibilities
The community assessment completed by LWFW/Cresap consisted of four
parts.
One on one interviews
Focus group of developers
Survey to residents
• Survey to businesses
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson discussed the findings of the residential survey, the
findings of the business survey and the findings of existing business retention
and expansion.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson discussed the Mission Statement: "To promote
economic growth, private sector job creation, a viable and diverse tax base and
quality of life enhancements by cultivating a favorable business climate in Allen."
He then discussed the issues regarding long-range organization and
funding, new business development, existing business retention and expansion.
He related business climate factors, the reason Allen is the way it is today and
resources and policy options.
He related to the convened group that the final process is the final adoption
of this policy from the three groups present and dwelt on the policy of conflict
resolution. The funding formula was presented with the City funding 50%, the
school funding 25% and the Chamber funding 25%.
The floor was opened for discussion at this time. The position of the
director was discussed, as was the pay scale. The total cost for this position
will be approximately $80-120,000 per year Discussion was held regarding the
evaluation of a successful program of economic development and how that
evaluation can be appropriately completed.
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Workshop on Economic Development (Cont'd) (Agenda Item II)
Discussion was held regarding the City's lead role in this effort and the
complications that might arise from this particular relationship.
The three boards were asked to review the Economic Development Strategy
document and report to City Staff their approval of such document.
Other Items of Mutual Interest (Agenda Item III)
There was no discussion on this item.
Adjourn
(Agenda Item IV)
The AISD Board of Trustees adjourned at 10:15 p.m., Thursday, September
14, 1989 Upon a motion made by Councilman Womack and seconded by Councilman
Glass, the Allen City council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn
the special called joint meeting of the Allen City Council at 10:15 p.m., Thursday,
September 14, 1989 The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 21st day of September, 1989
ATTEST:
dy M ison, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED:
e Farmer, MAYOR