07.17.2019 Town Council, PEDC Joint Minutes1
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1. Call to Order/Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6.06 p.rr
Council Members Present:
Mayor Ray Smith
Mayor Pro-Tem Curry Vogelsang, Jr.
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Jason Dixon
Councilmember Marcus E. Ray
Councilmember Craig Andres
Councilmember Meigs Miller
Councilmember Jeff Hodges
MINUTES
Joint Meeting of the
Prosper Town Council and the
Prosper Economic Development Corporation
Board of Directors
Fuse Building
Rally Room, First Floor
130 North Preston Road, Prosper, Texas
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Prosper Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) Board Members Present:
Mayor Ray Smith
Jim Wicker, President
David Bristol, Vice -President
Jordan Simms, Secretary
Roger Thedford, Treasurer
Don Perry
PEDC Board Members Absent:
Reno Jones
Staff Members Present:
Harlan Jefferson, Town Manager
Robyn Battle, Town Secretary/P10
John Webb, Development Services Director
Mary Ann Moon, Prosper EDC Executive Director
Darcy Schroer, Vice President of Marketing and Communication
Susanne Barney, PEDC Administrative Assistant
2. Visioning Exercise.
Mr. Wicker introduced Mary Ann Moon, who facilitated the Visioning Exercise. The group
discussed Prosper's greatest assets, which include its proximity to major DFW corridors,
excellent first responders, and an exceptional school district. Challenges to be faced
include growth pressures on infrastructure to keep up with school district, residential, and
commercial development. The Town also needs to address affordable housing, and
creating a unique identity. Prosper has established high development standards, and
excellent police and fire departments; however, could improve in the areas of
communication and collaboration. Infrastructure demands and improved broadband
service were identified as issues needing immediate attention.
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The participants noted that improvements can be made in collaborating on projects,
identifying a community brand, and communicating a unified message. The group
discussed ideas to address infrastructure challenges, improve branding/communication,
prepare for additional development through buildout, and deal with pressures related to
the school district's growth. Ms. Moon will summarize the finding of the exercise in a report
to be distributed at a future date. She encouraged the Council and EDC Board to think of
potential participants for another future visioning exercise. No further action was taken.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas
Government Code, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate
regarding:
3a. Section 551.087 — To discuss and consider economic development
incentives.
3b. Section 551.072 — To discuss and consider purchase, exchange, lease or
value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and
related thereto.
4. Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the
Closed Session.
The Executive Session was not held.
5. Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
This item was not discussed.
6. Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.
These minutes approved by the Prosper Town Council on the 23rd day of July 2019.
APPROVED:
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Ray Smith Mayor
These minutes approved by,the Prosper Economic Development Corporation on the 21st
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ATTEST:
Robyn attle, Town Secr tart'
APPROVED:, -
Jim Wicker, Presiden
Prosper Economic Development Corp.
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