Min - City Council - 2009 - 07/28 - JointA
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ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WITH THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
JULY 28, 2009
Present:
City of Allen Council:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Debbie Stout, Mayor Pro Tem
Ross Obermeyer (absent)
Joey Herald
Robin L. Sedlacek
Gary L. Caplinger
Jeff McGregor
City of Allen Staff:
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager
Shelley B. George, City Secretary
Peter G. Smith, City Attorney
Teresa Warren, Public & Media Relations Officer
Wes Pierson, Assistant to the City Manager
Ogden "Bo" Bass, Director, Planning &
Development
John Baumgartner, Director, Engineering
Kevin Hammeke, Director, Finance
Brian Bristow, Assistant Director, Parks and
Recreation
Joanne Stoehr, Assistant Director, Finance
Lee Battle, Assistant Director, Planning &
Development
Helen -Eve Liebman, Senior Planner
Economic Development Corporation:
Tim Wood, President
Maxine Sweet, Vice President
Carl Clemencich, Secretary/Treasurer
Gary Caplinger, Councilmember
Economic Development Staff:
Robert Winningham, Executive Director
Jennifer Grimm, Director of Business
Development
Daniel Bowman, Projects Manager
Tracey Cline, Senior Administrative Assistant
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum of the Members present, the Allen City Council Special Called Meeting with the
Economic Development Corporation was called to order by Mayor Terrell, in conjunction with
President Woods, at 5:44 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, in the Council Conference Room at Allen
City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Discussion Regarding 121 Corridor and Ultimate Build -Out. (Land Use, Office, Retail,
Corridor Commercial)
Discussion was held on the 2002 Comprehensive Plan and the 2006 Future Land Use Plan
Recommendation. The members also discussed the construction time line for SH 121 and Ridgeview
Drive.
3. Update Regarding the Central Business District (CBD).
Discussion was held regarding the potential for development in comparison to the Comprehensive
Plan and the challenges and opportunities for development in the CBD. At this time 18-20% of the
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land in the CBD has been improved through public investment. Additional discussion was held
regarding the possibility of the Economic Development Corporation designating a portion of its
budget each year to fund CBD related activities.
4. Discussion of Transportation Projects and Potential Impact on 4A and 4B Corporations.
(Criteria Changed for Sales Tax Monies to be Used for Transportation Projects; Job Access
Reverse Commute (JARC) Grant)
Discussion was held regarding the application made for the Job Access Reverse Commute Grant.
The members discussed the route and implementation process, if the grant is awarded to the City of
Allen. Additional discussion was held regarding changes made by the 80" and 81" Texas
Legislatures on the use of 4A/4B sales tax funding relating to transportation projects.
5. Discussion Regarding Work Force, Training Issues, and the Allen Economic Development
Corporation's Partnership with the Allen Independent School District.
No discussion was held on this item.
6. Items of Interest. [Council and Commission announcements regarding local civic and charitable
events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]
There were no items of interest.
7. Adjournment.
Mayor Terrell, in conjunction with President Woods, adjourned the Allen City Council Special Called
Meeting with the Economic Development Corporation at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
These minutes approved on the I1' day of August, 2009
ATTEST:
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Shelley B. Geor RMC, CIT ECRETARY
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APPROVED:
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tephen Terrell, MAYOR