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KENNEDALE
Kennedale Economic
Development Corporation
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER
President Mary Yeary called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: President Mark Yeary, Place 6; Andrew Schaffer Place 3; Darold Tippey, Place 4:
April Coltharp, Place 7; Absent: Vice President Johnny Trevino, Place 1, Cesar Guerra, Place
2, Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Lee, Place 5; Staff: City Manager and EDC Director George Campbell,
Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey, Board Secretary Rosie Ericson
III. WORK SESSION
A. Presentation and discussion of development proposal for 6820 Oak Crest Dr. W.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey gave a brief overview of
the property and the potential development of this property for single-family homes. EDC
Director George Campbell introduced Josh Nason, Associate Professor at UTA College of
Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs (CAPPA) who gave an overview of his year -long
Parallel Construction class. Two students — Marcos and Marissa — then shared a
presentation created during the design workshop portion of this class about affordable
housing options for this property. Following the presentation, Dailey noted that the zoning
of the property was unique and that this discussion would continue during a future
meeting.
B. Presentation and discussion of potential EDC future initiatives.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Melissa Dailey shared a presentation and
gave a brief update on the EDC properties and future considerations. Dailey stated that
staff would put out an expression of interest on the property next to Burger King, which
would be available for a high -density mixed use development. Regarding the property on
Linda and Gail Road, Dailey stated that staff was still looking to attract a developer, but
improvements to Linda Road would likely be necessary. Regarding TownCenter, Dailey
stated that staff was engaging a consultant to evaluate the 2-acre parcel. There was some
discussion of a median on Kennedale Parkway, what Kennedale is known for, and
capitalizing on the existing natural elements. No decisions were made at this time.
Following the Work Session, the Board adjourned into Executive Session at 6:43 p.m.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. PURSUANT TO.9551.012 — Deliberate the purchase, exchange, tease or value of real
property:
1. Discuss and consider the potential sale of property located at 600 W. Kennedale
Parkway
V. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION, AND TAKE ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NEEDED
The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 7:03 p.m.
Motion To Approve, Action Approve authorizing the Executive Director to negotiate, finalize, and
execute the Contract sale and related documents with JBOH that were discussed in Executive
Session, Motion by Tippey Seconded by Coltharp. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. REGULAR ITEMS
Consider approval of the minutes from the August 4, 2020 regular meeting
Motion To Approve.
Action Approve the
minutes from the August 4,
2020 regular
meeting, Motion by
Coltharp, Seconded
by Tippey. Motion passed
unanimously.
A. Review and accept the KEDC Financial Report for July 2020
Motion To Approve. Action Approve the KEDC Financial report July 2020, Motion by
Coltharp, Seconded by Tippey. Motion passes unanimously.
B. Review and accept the KEDC Financial Report for August 2020
Motion Approve. Action Approve the KEDC Financial report August 2020.
Motion by Coltharp, Seconded by Tippey. Motion passes unanimously.
C. Review and accept the KEDC Financial Report for September 2020
Executive Director George Campbell stated the EDC was ending the fiscal year better
about $40,000 better than budgeted, noting that these numbers could change to some
degree following the audit.
Motion To Approve. Action Approve the KEDC Financial report September 2020, Motion
by Coltharp, Seconded by Tippey. Motion passes unanimously.
D. Consider alternative dates for upcoming EDC meetings, which are currently scheduled for
November 24 and December 22, 2020
Following a brief discussion, the Board decided to hold the next regular meeting on
November 24, but to cancel the December meeting.
E. Consider approval to direct staff to apply to rezone 600 W. Kennedale Parkway to "UV"
Urban Village.
Motion to Approve Action Approve the EDC Executive Director moved forward for
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rezoning 600 W. Kennedale Parkway to Urban Village (UV), Motion by Coltharp,
Seconded by Tippey. Motion passes unanimously.
VII. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Chamber of Commerce report
City Manager George
Campbell noted that
the Chamber had not met
since the COVID-t 9
pandemic began, but
plans to hold a virtual
meeting on Wednesday,
October 28 at noon.
B. Board member reports and announcements
None at this time.
C. Staff reports and announcements
None at this time.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion To Adjourn. Action Adjourn. Moved by Tippey, Seconded by Coltharp. Motion
passed unanimously.
President Yeary adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
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PRESIDENT V2�RK-Y@ARY
ATTEST:
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SECRETARY, ROSIE ERICSON
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