CARROLLTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING and WORKSESSION

OCTOBER 18, 2005

The City Council of the City of Carrollton, convened in a Regular Meeting and Worksession on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at 5:45 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Becky Miller, Mayor Pro Tem Terry Simons, Councilmembers John Mahalik, Pat Malone, Larry Williams, Ron Branson and Herb Weidinger. Councilmember Tim Hayden was absent. Also present were City Manager Leonard Martin, Asst. City Managers Beth Bormann, Marc Guy, Bob Scott, Director of Managed Competition Tom Guilfoy, Assistant to the City Manager Erin Kasal, City Attorney Clayton Hutchins and City Secretary Ashley Mitchell.

* * * * PRE-MEETING / EXECUTIVE SESSION * * * *

1. Mayor and Council reports and information sharing.

Mayor Miller stated that Tim Hayden was absent.

Ashley, Mitchell, City Secretary stated that it was time for the Boards and Commissions Banquet and from the feedback that she got from last year it seemed that everyone enjoyed having the dinner at the Senior Center. She said the one problem was that the dinner was on the same night as the Seniors Pot Luck Supper and the options for a date to have the dinner this coming year were Monday, Friday or Saturday which would be January 23 on Monday, January 27 on Friday or January 28 which would be a Saturday. She said that Council could not vote on it but she would like an indication of what the Council would like to do.

Councilmember Weidinger stated that he would like to check his calendar and come back with a recommendation at the next meeting.

Ms. Mitchell stated that she would put something in the Council packet for the next meeting to let Council know the dates that were available. She said that the Senior Center was holding these three dates for the dinner until we confirm a date.

Mayor Pro Tem Simons stated that he, and Councilmembers Williams and Weidinger played in the Senior Adult Services Golf Tournament. He said they played with Bert Solomons and they had the opportunity to commend him on the outstanding job his service had provided to the community. Councilmember Weidinger stated that the course was beautiful and the service was great.

Councilmember Branson said he was listening to Mayor Laura Miller’s speech and they were discussing on what to do with Reunion Area and said that she is pushing for a Casino. He said that according to her to legalize this in the State of Texas is not far off. He said that he thought this might be something that the Council may want to consider for the TC Rice property. He said maybe some research could begin to see if this may be something feasible for the area especially considering the location. He said if it there was any interest it might be feasible for the city to get ahead of the game and do some REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 2 research into this idea. Mayor Becky Miller stated that it was her opinion that this was not coming in the near future. She said Jane Nelson fillerbursted it last time in the Senate and said she knew several state representatives that are against legalizing gambling. She said she did not think something like this would happen right away. Leonard Martin, City Manager stated that while visiting a family member he had a conversation with a man who talked about Austin being the place where slot machines are designed and the games are loaded on the machines there. He said that Wind Star Casino located across the Oklahoma Texas border made between $11 and $12 million a weekend. He said that a Casinos take was about 6%. Councilmember Branson asked for some inquiries about it and not to go deep into the subject but just see what is being heard out there. He said maybe this should come up under the economic development program presentation. Councilmember Williams stated that this subject would be highly controversial. Mayor Miller stated that there was still too big of a fight in Austin and although she thought it would be a great idea and good vision it would not be something she thought would be in the near future. She said she would rather wait to see what was going to happen in Austin before too much research was put into it. Councilmember Branson said he thought Mr. Mink had mentioned that there were property owners around the property who had ties to this type of business and possibly doing some inquiries and see if there was any interest Councilmember Branson stated that the worse case would be for an opportunity to come about and the city be left behind. Councilmember Branson stated that after something like this he did not think that there would be any problem getting restaurants and hotels here and it would help the tax base considerably. Mayor Pro Tem Simons stated that he was not interested in it at this time and he did not see something like that ever happening in Carrollton. Councilmember Weidinger stated it could be looked at and at this time he did not have an opinion on it. Councilmember Malone stated that she thought it would not hurt to take a look at it. She said that it would not be something she would like to see on the Rice property. Mayor Miller suggested visiting with the state representatives and asked for their opinions. Councilmember Mahalik stated that although he did not have an opinion right now, he thought doing some research would be alright. He said he did not want to spend a lot of time on this subject but did think it was a fairly hot topic.

Mayor Miller stated that staff could do some inquiries but not spend a great deal of time on it. Leonard Martin, City Manager, stated staff could do some research and see what comes back and report the findings to Council.

2. Receive supplemental staff information and responses to questions.

Item No. 21 – Lori Levy, Planning and Development Manager stated that this item was for approval of a Special User Permit for automotive repair for a paint and body shop. She said that the 1,800 square fool lease space is located west of IH-35E on the north side of College Avenue and is zoned (FWY) Freeway with the IH-35E Interstate Overlay District. She said this request was for an interim use for approximately five years to come out in 2010. She said that all the SUP’s along this strip have been set to cease at the same time so that they are not quite five years. She said that P&Z did recommend approval with stipulations.

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5. Discuss Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium Project.

Fire Chief John Murphy stated that the purpose of this work session item is to provide the Mayor and City Council a brief overview of the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC) project. Dr. Paul Pepe, Medical Director for the City of Carrollton will be speaking to the Council regarding the ROC project and the role that the Fire Department will have in this research program.

Dr. Pepe stated that a total of 101 cities in the United States and Canada applied, for the ROC grant program, to become designated resuscitation centers. The program consists of ten Regional Clinical Centers with Dallas being one. The Dallas regional program, of which Carrollton is a part, will be coordinated and directed by Dr. Ahamed Idris, a pioneer in resuscitation and CPR education for more than 20 years. Joining him will be Dr. Joseph Mineai, Parkland Hospital Chief of Surgery; Dr. Paul Pepe, Chairman of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services Operating Director at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSWMC); and, Dr. Ray Fowler, Assistant Professor of Surgery at UTSWMC. Dr. Pepe and Dr. Fowler are also with Biotel, which provides medical direction to the Fire Department’s field paramedics. The ROC project is designed to conduct clinical research in the areas of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and traumatic injury. The program will be evaluating existing and new therapies as well as clinical management strategies such as resuscitation fluids, hemorrhage control strategies, the use of cerebral protection and neurological preservation, metabolically directed therapies and alternative methods of delivering CPR and defibrillation.

3. Council convened in Executive Session at 6:39p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code:

• Section 551.071 for private consultation with the City Attorney to seek legal advice with respect to pending and contemplated litigation and including all matters on this agenda to which the City Attorney has a duty under the Texas Rules of Discipline and Professional conduct regarding confidential communication with the City Council, and. • Section 551.072 to discuss certain matters regarding real property • Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters. • Section 551.087 to discuss Economic Development

4. Council recessed back into open session at 6:59 p.m.

Mayor Miller recessed the Worksession at 7:00 p.m.

INVOCATION led by Senior Pastor Larry Sanders of the Keller Springs Baptist Church.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Simons.

PRESENTATION

8. Presentation of Service Awards to Fire Department Members.

REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 4 Fire Chief John Murphy stated that this agenda item is to recognize three Department members that have each completed 25 years of service with the City of Carrollton Fire Department. It is our desire to recognize these long term members by having their service award pins presented before the City Council. Chief Murphy recognized the following Fire Department members:

Battalion Chief Bobby Mims 25 Years Service Bobby Mims was hired on 10/20/80.

Bobby promoted to Sub Apparatus Operator on 4/4/85; Apparatus Operator on 9/3/87; Captain on 9/27/97 and Battalion Chief on 7/28/01 and has served as an EMT since April of 1980. Chief Mims is a member of our Honor Guard and is the Fire Department’s Bag Piper. He was Squrtt the Firefighter Clown and has delivered Fire and Life safety information to over 50 thousand children in Carrollton over the years. He received the Life Saving and Fire Safety Commendation awards in 1994. Chief Mims holds an Advanced Fire Fighter and currently is Battalion Chief over Fire Department Personnel and Training and has numerous commendations in his file.

Captain Troy Amason 25 Years Service Troy Amason was hired on 10/20/80.

Troy was promoted to Sub Apparatus Operator on 05/04/84; Apparatus Operator on 10/2/86; and, Captain on 01/15/99. Captain Amason holds an Advanced Fire Fighter certificate and has been an EMT since 1979. Troy takes a lead role in the Swift Water Rescue program and was instrumental in getting the specialized Spanish classes for emergency personnel arranged and scheduled. Captain Amason is currently assigned to Fire Station 1, “A” shift on Engine 111.

Captain Steve Massey 25 Years Service Steve Massey was hired on 10/20/80.

Steve was promoted to Sub Apparatus Operator on 07/01/83; Apparatus Operator on 05/22/86; and Captain on 12/8/93. Captain Massey holds a Master Fire Fighter certificate and has been certified as an Emergency Medical Technician since 1991. Captain Massey is currently assigned to Fire Station 4 “A” shift on Engine 114.

PUBLIC FORUM

9. Hearing of any citizen/visitor on items not listed on the regular meeting agenda. Citizens/visitors should complete an appearance card located on the table at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. (Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on the issue can only be taken at a future meeting.)

There where none.

REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 5 CONSENT AGENDA (*All items marked with a single asterisk are part of a Consent Agenda and require no deliberation by the Council. Each Council member has the prerogative of removing an item from this agenda so that it may be considered separately. Contracts and agreements are available in the City Secretary’s Office.)

Councilmember Branson moved approval of Consent Agenda Items No. 10-24. Seconded by Councilmember Weidinger. The vote was cast 7-0 in favor of the motion.

MINUTES

*10. Consider approval of the October 4, 2005 Regular Meeting and Worksession.

BIDS AND PURCHASES

*11. Consider approval of the purchase of Ornamental Caps and Bases for 60-Foot Signal Mast Arm Assemblies to Paradigm Traffic Systems in an amount not to exceed $167,000.00.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

*12. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Contract with Spectrum Consulting, Inc. for Fleet Services Operational and Competitive Readiness Assessment in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00.

*13. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Design Services Contract for Hutton Branch Sanitary Sewer Replacement with BW2 Engineers in an amount not to exceed $158,600.00.

*14. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Design Services Contract for Carrollton Highlands Street Replacements with Teague, Nall and Perkins in an amount not to exceed $148,500.00.

*15. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Contract for Carrollton’s Transportation and Parking Study for the Transit Center District with Jacobs Civil Inc. in an amount not to exceed $259,977.00.

*16. Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Contract for Additional Design Services for the Bobby Ballard Water Line with Birkhoff, Hendricks and Conway in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for an adjusted contract amount not to exceed $1,000,915.00.

*17. Consider Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Carter & Burgess, Inc. for the Preparation of the Downtown Carrollton Rail Station Master Plan in an amount not exceed to $500,674.60.

RESOLUTIONS

*18. Consider a Resolution Appointing Members to the Youth Task Force.

*19. Consider a Resolution Appointing Members to the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee.

REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 6 *20. Consider a Resolution approving an Amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Mustang Park (Folsom Tract) from Medium Intensity Office uses to Mixed-Use/Urban uses The 229.24-acre tract of land is located at the southeast corner of Plano Parkway and Parker Road and on the south side of Plano Parkway, west of the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroad. The site is zoned (CC) Corporate Commercial District. Case No. 05-05MD1 Mustang Park (Folsom Tract) (Comp Plan)/Chantal Kirkland.

*21. Consider a Resolution Suspending the Proposal by Atmos Energy for an Interim GRIP Rate Adjustment.

ORDINANCES

*22. Consider an Ordinance amending the Boundaries of City Council Places 1, 3, 5 and 7.

*23. Consider an ordinance establishing a Planned Development District for Mixed Uses for Mustang Park (Folsom Tract). The 229.24-acre site is located at the southeast corner of Plano Parkway and Parker Road and on the south side of Plano Parkway, west of the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroad. The site is zoned (CC) Corporate Commercial District. Case No. 05-05Z1 Mustang Park (Folsom Tract)/Chantal Kirkland.

*24. Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 31, Section 31.01 of the Carrollton Code of Ordinances by Eliminating the Fee for Sewer Service Repair in the Right-Of- Way.

Mayor Miller adjourned the Meeting at 7:15 p.m.

Mayor Miller reconvened the Worksession at 7:19 p.m.

6. Discuss Single-Family Rental Housing Inspection Program Implementation.

Tony Romo, Director of Environmental Services and Scott Hudson, Community Services Manager presented this item. At the December 7, 2004 City Council meeting several options for single-family rental housing code compliance were presented. This program represents a significant investment in creating sustainable neighborhoods and is a City Council Strategic Plan objective. Staff received direction to proceed with a number of these approaches. In the ensuing months staff has carefully analyzed rental housing inspection programs around the country, observed implementation of two area programs, and prepared a detailed program implementation plan.

Environmental Services has followed a progression of code enforcement enhancements toward a more sustainable community. In 1994 proactive inspections were implemented, shifting staff away from a purely reactionary mode. Through Operation Cleanup in 1996, multi- family housing exterior and motel inspections were initiated. Adoption of the Dangerous Building Abatement Code in 1997 facilitated demolition and repair orders for substandard buildings; results include some 40 structures rehabilitated or razed. Interior inspections were added to the multi- family housing program in 2002 with fee assessments following in 2003. Significant property maintenance code revisions were adopted in 2001 and 2003. This program is the next logical extension of these enhancements. Historic data clearly indicate that rental housing, estimated at less that REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 7 one-sixth of our single-family housing stock, creates a disproportionate level of property maintenance violations. By focusing resources on registering and inspecting these homes, staff anticipates reducing the liability rental housing can pose. Objectives include improving public health and safety, reducing crime, protecting property values, and enhancing neighborhood appearance. This effort is designed to track the measured and successful pace of the multi- family inspection program, including strictly limited enforcement in the first inspection year. While this approach seems very gradual, experience has shown a much greater level of acceptance in the regulated community. One departure from the initial multi- family approach will be that the most grievous, uncorrected health/safety violations would still be taken to the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board and subject to citation, as they currently are. To require registration an enabling ordinance is necessary. As with the multi-family program, ordinance authority is otherwise based in the Uniform Housing Code. As this effort progresses and the best revisions to this code are identified, staff will bring amendments back to City Council.

Key components of the implementation plan include: • research rental housing inspection programs nationwide – completed • hire two new inspectors – completed • compile database identifying potential rental properties – completed • present enabling ordinance to City Council – November 2005 • conduct public and focus group meetings on program – November 2005 through January 2006 • registration required – March 2006 • begin first year of educational inspections – March 2006 • present revised property maintenance code to City Council – October 2006 • begin first year of regulatory inspections – March 2007.

Advance troubleshooting efforts have included pilot inspections, ride-along inspections with other cities’ programs and development of various communication and public education pieces. Some rental property owners, seeing the advantages the program can offer, have graciously volunteered houses as test sites for program development. Initial responses from the real estate community and homeowner associations have been favorable. While other communities have met some resistance from certain realtors, we are hopeful that most will see that this program ultimately serves their interests. Aside from maintaining property values, it should also help level the playing field between landlords that do a good job maintaining property and those that have treated rentals as a revenue source without appropriately reinvesting in maintenance.

This program budget is provided from the general fund and has no further financial implications in its initial phases. At least for the first year, no fees for inspection or registration are proposed. As the program matures some expansion in scope is projected; some of its funding could be offset with fees for services. No significant revenue from citations is anticipated.

This program is driven by sustainability issues. Implementation is expected to have substantial long-term impact on improving the quality, vitality and attractiveness of our neighborhoods. By addressing structural issues such as appropriate weatherproofing we lead to aesthetic improvements such as repaired roofing and new paint. Not only would the specific target properties be improved, the progressive blight of deteriorated property should also be mitigated. REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 8

7. Update on Economic Development Program.

The present economic development program was started in 1986. A staff of two and an operating budget of $309,000 are dedicated to the enhancement of the City of Carrollton tax base. All public funds are from the general fund budget. In addition to the general fund, private funds totaling more than $135,000 are raised for the purpose of enhancing marketing efforts and international trade-investment programs.

The economic development program is designed to recruit and retain the tax base made up of commercial, industrial office, retail and restaurant clients. The following report will explain each of these areas from a past, present and future prospective. In addition to this update, each week, 52 weeks a year an economic development report is prepared for the City Manager and Council. This report highlights locations, prospects and other information concerning economic development in Carrollton. The City web site highlights locations each week on the weekly update page. Periodically, updates on various aspects of economic development are also presented to Council.

RECRUITMENT; OFFICE, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL PAST Fourteen percent of city’s land area is devoted to industrial uses, which are predominately warehousing, distribution/logistics, fabrication and flex space. This sector provides a very diverse economic base that tends to be more recession resistant than one that relies on a single industry. Sales tax and personal property tax return, per square foot are very high for this type of development compared to other types of business. Year-end 2004 figures from national real estate firm Coldwell Banker indicate Carrollton ranks first in the DFW market in industrial occupancy 93%, compared to a regional occupancy of 87%. The Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce listed Carrollton as the top business relocation city in the Dallas area five of the last ten years. Carrollton finished second or third in the remaining five years of tabulation. The 2001 Business Development Outlook Magazine listed Carrollton as one of the top 25 cities in Texas as a place to do business. Over the past 19 years, The Department of Economic Development has been directly involved in creating more than 300 million dollars in new investment for the City of Carrollton. Since immediate proximity to the marketplace is less vital to industrial users than retail businesses, the city’s economic development program plays a major role in the location decision-making of this sector. In a spring 2005 report compiled by the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), Carrollton has achieved its high occupancy rates while offering the lowest number of direct incentives of any city in the region. This has been achieved through several innovative programs such as the International Trade Program, the Development Services development process, a positive relationship between the Economic Development staff and the real estate community, developers and site location consultants, and creative and competitive incentive programs.

1. International Trade Program. This will be fully described in the retention portion of this report 2. Development Services Innovative programs. The NAIOP study of spring 2005 ranked Carrollton as the third fastest development management and permitting review process in the region and the least expensive city in the region regarding overall cost to develop a project. A streamlined permitting process that removes the bureaucracy found REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 9 in most cities offer a direct competitive advantage for Carrollton. This One-Stop-Shop approach to permitting projects has been given a great deal of national recognition over the past several years. 3. Relationship between City and the Development Community. The Economic Development staff works collaboratively with the brokerage and investment community to reinforce Carrollton’s positive business environment through product marketing and representation services, creating labor force training and education programs, expedited and design/build plan review services, tax abatement and rebate programs including the effective use of the Texas Section 380 economic development legislation. 4. Creative and Competitive Incentive Programs. Programs have been created over the years to enhance the development process in several areas of the community which include the Inventory Tax Reduction Program, Freeway Incentive Zone, Freeport Tax Exemption and the Foreign Trade Zone. These programs combine to improve Carrollton’s cost-competitiveness in attracting and retaining warehousing, as well as commercial and office projects.

PRESENT Over the past two years the focus of recruitment has shifted from industrial- warehouse to more real property value intensive uses such as office and technology firms. This has been driven by land use and a need for a much more sustainable community. As less land is available for new development, the value of every square foot of property must be carefully considered. The following is a list of recent relocations that fit well into this value added marketing strategy;

1. Accor Lodging North American headquarters of international hotel ownership and management 2. Carlson Restaurants International Headquarters for TGI Friday’s restaurants 3. Daikin USA North American headquarters of Japanese engineering firm. HVAC product development. 4. Two private hospital developments ( Regency, Lauth) totaling more than $30 million in real property value 5. Washington Mutual Central U.S. data and tech support facility

2005 Development Results 1. 3, 200,000 sq ft of leased property 2. $111,730,000 in new construction and finish out value 3. 342 new firms relocated to Carrollton

Relocation Enhancements Created Over the past year a number of new initiatives were created to enhance the relocation marketing efforts. The New York City metro area was added to the list of metro areas targeted for investment solicitation. NYC was added to the list including Toronto, Southern California and the Greater Chicago area. This effort resulted in the relocation of the Daikin USA corporate offices.

Business investment-relocation is now being solicited in China. Working in partnership with a local reverse merger firm, companies that have been or are going to the public market in the United States are being targeted for investment in Carrollton. To our knowledge, no other city or state in the U.S. is taking this approach in China. To date, three companies are involved in this program.

REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 10 In conjunction with the Taiwan government, investment dollars from Taiwan manufacturers are being directed to Carrollton supply chain companies. Buying market share is a major priority of these manufacturers. To-date, five Carrollton companies are involved in this program. It is expected offers of investment and or acquisition should be made in the next three months.

A privately funded marketing event is held annually to bring targeted groups into better relationship with the City of Carrollton. These events range from Golf outings to suites at Lone Star Park. This past year’s event was funded by $12,000 from the private sector. The 2005 event focused on the retail-restaurant sector. 150 real estate professionals, developers and users attended the event that resulted in several relocations. This will be discussed in the retail-restaurant sector of this report. All marketing efforts are conducted in an electronic format. Building searches, demographics, business directories, incentive packages and general marketing materials are now available though the City web site and the economic development pages.

By going to a paperless marketing program a savings of more than $10,000 per year has been realized. This is the most efficient way to disseminate material and is the preferred method of marketing used by site location professionals. Benchmarking of national programs will result in an even more efficient manner of electronic marketing in the years to come.

FUTURE The next few years will very crucial to the economic future of Carrollton. The sustainability of our community has never been more crucial and must be addressed by every department in the city. The areas of critical focus by the Department of Economic Development include TOD development, international trade and investment, maximization of new development and redevelopment value.

1. TOD The Transit Oriented Development areas of Carrollton offer the last opportunity for significant value enhancement in our city. This value enhancement will come from not only new development but a great deal of redevelopment. “Green Field” type projects will include the property presently owned by NTTA on the west side of I-35. It is imperative the maximum valued allowed is created in the TOD areas. This will enhance the attitudes, the business base, the consumer base and the value of our city for many years to come. 2. International Trade and Investment We live in a global economy and the wise communities that recognize this fact will be far ahead of the competition in coming years. This is not only being recognized by economic development organizations, but the private sector as well. More and more companies realize if they are not engaged in the international marketplace, they will have a very poor future. For this reason more companies are coming to the City economic development program for assistance. We must be prepared to meet this private sector need. 3. Maximization of New Development and Redevelopment Value As land for development gets scarce we must insure we are getting the maximum value available for each project. Our city is now nearly land locked and our future is clearly defined. Working with land owners and developers on a partnership basis will insure this goal. Marketing programs will be altered each year to meet the above mentioned goals. New markets, new developers and new ideas will be standard fare for our city in the years to come. We must be flexible to adjust to a changing development world. We must look beyond our borders and insure we are competitive in everyway everyday. Our future may REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 11 be the brightest this community has ever seen but we must seize these opportunities with a progressive attitude and professionalism that will be the envy of the region, state and nation.

RETENTION; OFFICE, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL PAST Starting in 1987, the retention program has been built around selling Carrollton- produced products and services in the international market place. Over the years, this program has added joint ventures, license agreements as well as acquisitions and mergers. This program was designed to assist the small to medium sized businesses that have traditionally not possessed the expertise needed to work in the global markets. In excess of $800,000 in goods and services have been sold through this program. This program was designed on a cost recovery basis, whereas services provided by the city are reimbursed by the private sector. The main reason companies leave a community is lack of business. Hopefully by adding this dimension to the economic development program, a number of Carrollton businesses not only remained and grew in our city, but also stayed in business. The following is a list of countries in which Carrollton companies have been represented. 1. Canada 2. Mexico 3. Germany 4. United Kingdom 5. Netherlands 6. Portugal 7. Iraq 8. Jordan 9. Korea 10. Thailand 11. Taiwan 12. China 13. Vietnam 14. Australia 15. Brazil

The following is a partial list of companies and products represented; 1. Resource Concepts, refurbished lap tops, monitors and recycling services 2. Thermotech, heating and cooling devices 3. Ceotronics, communication devices 4. Ingram micro, distribution services 5. Moore Company, real estate services 6. Merico (Sara Lee), food products 7. Daryl Flood, moving and storage 8. Flex USB, technology products 9. Southwest Memory, memory chips 10. CSI, cosmetics 11. Beauty Control, cosmetics 12. Five Star Computers, computers 13. Para Systems (Minuteman), UPS equipment 14. Cargo Golf, golf bags 15. Solectron (Stream), tech support

REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 12 PRESENT While the trade program has been successful for the past 18 years, modifications have still occurred over the years. Straight export sales is quite difficult due to a number of factors. An ever growing global economy has produced a new way of doing business that puts more emphasis on partnerships such as joint ventures and license agreements. Export competition from various markets such as China and India has made U.S. manufactured goods less desirable in markets such as the E.U. The soft Canadian dollar has made U.S. exports less desirable. For all these reasons, our program has become very flexible to include the partnership element.

1. Trade Offices The City of Carrollton maintains two international trade and investment offices. No Carrollton tax revenues are utilized in these offices that are owned and managed by City of Carrollton Ambassador-at-Large, Alex Lin. The offices are located in Taiwan and China. Carrollton companies are represented by Mr. Lin with fees for services paid directly to Mr. Lin. These services include product representation, company research, customs work, investment solicitation, product sourcing and in-country representation. Use of the offices by any Carrollton company is available on a prearranged fee basis.

2. Sister-City The City of Carrollton has but one Sister-City relationship, that being with Yung Ho City Taiwan. This relationship was established by the Taiwan government when the City of Carrollton applied for the trade and investment office. Under the agreement with the Taiwan government the Sister-City relationship must be maintained with periodic visits by staff and elected officials. These visits are periodically requested by the City of Yung Ho. This relationship has resulted in sales opportunities for products including environmental recycling and medical waste incinerators. At this time it is not anticipated any other Sister-City relationships will be established. 3. Educational Programs Education and the Carrollton community is a very important part of the international program. The Department of Economic Development has been instrumental in several educational programs that are benefiting not only the companies of Carrollton but also the general population. The following is a list of various programs now underway in the educational community.

1. Carrollton High School (Newman Smith) intern in Taiwan Trade Office 2. CFBISD International Academy; hands-on training, CeBit Fair Hannover, Germany. 3. Facilitated lease agreement with CFBISD for sixth day Chinese School 4. Facilitated location of sixth day Japanese School

Additional Retention Programs 1. Awards programs; Business of the year, Environmental company awards 2. Company surveys and visits 3. Data base, business-to-business sales 4. Expansion assistance; real estate, incentives, labor 5. Press awareness

FUTURE The international programs will soon become integrated into every aspect of the future development of Carrollton. TOD developers from the international marketplace will become engaged in the bright future of Carrollton, Chinese manufacturers will find the central location of Texas and Carrollton as an advantageous site for global logistics; more and more Carrollton companies will become driven by the global market and the REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 13 global opportunities. The diverse makeup of the Carrollton population will enhance every aspect of this local globalization. Expansion of DFW International Airport will compliment every aspect of the Carrollton international programs. Building on new and established international relationships will be the marching orders of our city.

RECRUITMENT; RETAIL-RESTAURANT PAST In February 2003, Council approved the Restaurant/Retail Development Program based on a comprehensive market analysis of Carrollton, considering both residential demand and typical industry location requirements. Due to the critical status of the existing restaurant community, a complete analysis was conducted to determine the strengths and weaknesses of current regulatory controls. Both internal (residents) and external surveys (brokers and restaurant management companies) were conducted to establish a basis for further marketing efforts. The following restaurant management companies were contacted to solicit input from the restaurant industry on its perception of Carrollton as a restaurant destination:

Restaurant Management Companies Restaurant Management Company Restaurants Represented Brinker International - Big Bowl - Chili’s - Corner Bakery - Cozymel’s - Eatzi’s - Macaroni Grill - Maggiano’s - On the Border - Rockfish

Consolidated Restaurant Operations - III Forks - Cantina Laredo - Cool River - El Chico - Good Eats - Spaghetti Warehouse - Casa Rosa - Lucky’s

Darden Restaurants - Bahama Breeze - Olive Garden - - Smokey Bones BBQ

Fired Up, Inc. - Gumbo’s Café - Johnny Carino’s

Metromedia Restaurant Group REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 14 - Bennigan’s - Bonanza - Ponderosa - Steak and Ale

Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Various memberships throughout Metroplex

In 2002, the department created the Retail Profiles Series which is a compilation and presentation of various economic development related statistics which are very useful to existing as well as prospective businesses and the development community. The Profiles were updated in March of 2005.

PRESENT In March of this year, Council was given a detailed overview of Carrollton’s restaurant/retail sector. Since the Restaurant/Retail Development Program’s inception, Carrollton’s restaurant base has increased. In 2004 alone, the City gained 41 new restaurants, while less than ten closed. Krystal selected Carrollton as their first location in the Metroplex and other noted franchises also opened in 2004 – McAlister’s, and Ice Cream. Since January of this year, 17 restaurants have opened in the city, while 15 have closed or relocated elsewhere.

The following restaurants opened in 2004: Restaurant Address Cuisine 1 Agha Juice, 1205 W. Trinity Mills Road, #102, Juice/Smoothies 2 Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, 1006 Main Street, Homestyle 3 Subs & Salads, 1213 E. Trinity Mills Road, 4 Broadway Café & Wine Bistro, 1101 S. Main Street, #130, Eclectic 5 Café on the Square, 1104 Elm Street, Homestyle 6 Café Toscana, 3052 Old Denton Road, #100, Italian 7 Caribbean Café, 1000 Webb Chapel Road, Deli 8 Carrollton Sushi, 2150 N. Josey Lane, #322, Asian 9 Carvel Ice Cream, 1025 W. Hebron Parkway, #120, Sweets 10 Church’s Chicken, 2017 W. Hebron Parkway, Fast Food 11 Cold Stone Creamery, 3432 E. Hebron Parkway, #114, Sweets 12 Cristina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant, 3432 E. Hebron Parkway, #120, Mexican 13 Donut Place, 4225 Midway Road, #130, Sweets 14 Finish Line Deli, 1201 N. IH 35E, #128, Deli 15 , 3432 E. Hebron Parkway, #116, Juice/Smoothies 16 Java & Boba, 2150 N. Josey Lane, #100, Coffee 17 Jolla’s Tamales, 2760 E. Trinity Mills Road, #102, Mexican 18 Krystal Restaurant, 2670 Midway Road, Fast Food 19 Leo’s , 1837 W. Frankford Road, #130, Italian 20 Little Caesar’s Pizza, 3044 Old Denton Road, #303, Pizza 21 Lone Star Coney, 2540 N. Josey Lane, #112, American 22 Los Cabos & Cantina, 2540 Old Denton Road, #314 Mexican 23 Luna Pizza & Pasta 1630 Valwood Parkway, #108 Italian 24 Marcuzzi Café 1208 E. Belt Line Road, #104 Coffee 25 McAlister’s Deli 3432 E. Hebron Parkway Deli 26 Mena’s Tex-Mex Grill 2810 E. Trinity Mills Road Tex-Mex 27 MVP Restaurant & Bar 2625 Old Denton Road, #620 American 28 4105 N. Josey Lane Chinese REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 15 29 Pho Express Noodles & Grill, 2012 E. Belt Line Road Vietnamese 30 Pho Quynh Huong 1905 E. Belt Line Road Vietnamese 31 Pho Tai 2540 Marsh Lane, #146 Vietnamese 32 Rick’s Restaurant 2001 Midway Road, #132 American 33 Sabri Nihari 2548 Dickerson Parkway, #120 Indian/Pakistani 34 Spice of Life Catering 1005 Trend Drive, #101 Caterer 35 Tasty Greek 1906 E. Belt Line Road, #A Greek 36 The Cajun Way Café 3733 N. Josey Lane, #115 Cajun 37 Time Out Sports Bar & Grill, 3108 Old Denton Road, #103 American 38 Tokyo Teriyaki 1630 Valwood Parkway, #110 Asian 39 Williams Chicken 2800 E. Trinity Mills Road Fast Food 40 Wing 21 2150 N. Josey Lane, #322 Fast Food 41 Wing Stop 1912 E. Belt Line Road Fast Food

In spite of the growth activity, we were hit with our share of closures in 2004: Name Address Justification 1 Fast Eddie’s Hamburgers 3043 Old Denton Road, #110 Relocated to McKinney 2 Grandy’s 1050 E. Trinity Mills Road Corporate decision – underperforming 3 Jerry’s Donuts 1060 W Frankford Road, #104 Unknown 4 Philly Connection 3600 Huffines Boulevard Lack of business 5 Sabri Nihari *2548 Dickerson Parkway, #120 New ownership – reopened as Shahi Nahari Grill 6 Shammy’s Fish & Grill 2548 Dickerson Parkway, #102 Never opened 7 Taqueria Maderia *1103 S. Josey Lane, #411 Reopened as La Marqueza Salvadorena 8 Taste of China *3615 N. Josey Lane Reopened as Lite Wok Buffet 9 Wings & Things *2150 N. Josey Lane, #322 Reopened as Wings 21 * New restaurant opened at location as noted

In addition, the following restaurants have announced plans to open or have opened in 2005: Name Address Style 1 Bon Mua Restaurant 3040 N. Josey Lane, #113 Chinese 2 China Hall Buffet 2540 N. Josey Lane, #206 Chinese 3 La Marqueza Salvadorena 1103 S. Josey Lane, #411 Salvadorian 4 Lite Wok Buffet 3615 N. Josey Lane Chinese 5 Paparazzi Pizza 2145 N. Josey Lane, #114 Pizza 6 Royal Sweets & Fast Food 2548 Dickerson Parkway, #102 Indian/Pakistani 7 Sweet Basil Catering 1035 N. IH-35E, #200 Caterer 8 1033 Trinity Mills Road Fast Food 9 Burger Island 1208 E. Beltline Rd Ste 104 Fast Food 10 Humtum Café & Grill 2548 Dickerson Pkwy Ste 120 Indian/Pakistani 11 Po Boys 1404 W Hebron Pkwy Fast Food 12 Dickey’s BBQ 1050 E. Trinity Mills Road BBQ 13 Dinner Station 1404 W. Hebron Parkway Suite 206, American 14 Palio’s Pizza 1016 E. Hebron Parkway Pizza 15 Papa Turkey 2512 E. Beltline Road Mexican 16 Shakes Frozen Custard 1004 E. Hebron Parkway Sweets 17 Super Suppers 1008 W. Hebron Parkway Suite 106 American

In spite of the growth activity, we were hit with our share of closures in 2005: Name Address Justification REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 16 1 Jolla’s Tamales 2760 E. Trinity Mills Road Suite 102 Lack of business 2 Sonny’s Bryan’s 1012 W. Hebron Parkway Suite 100 Corporate decision 3 Tia’s 2625 Old Denton Road Suite 800 Corporate decision 4 Leo’s Italian Cuisine 1837 W. Frankford Road Suite 130 Lack of business 5 Café Toscana Lack of business 6 Prairie House 3052 Old Denton Road Suite 100 Lack of business 7 Tran Garden 1712 W. Frankford Road Suite 100 Lack of business 8 China China 2661 Midway Road Suite 206 Unknown 9 Finish Line Deli 1201 N. I 35e Suite 128 Unknown 10 My Thai 3733 N. Josey Lane Suite 115 Unknown 11 Bubble Tea Café 1927 E. Belt Line Road Suite 127 Unknown 12 China Chef 2810 E. Trinity Mills Road Suite 191 Unknown 13 MVP Restaurant & Bar 2625 Old Denton Road Lack of business 14 Cajun Way Café 3733 N. Josey Lane Suite 115 Moved to Frisco 15 Quizno's 1837 W. Frankford Road Suite 106 Lack of business

1. Local Option Election. In September of 2004, the citizens of Carrollton voted in favor of allowing the legal sale of beer & wine for off-premise consumption and the legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants by food and beverage certificate holders only.

2. Restaurant Franchises. New quick-serve/fast-causal entries like Krystal, and McAllister’s entered the DFW market. In fact, Krystal chose Carrollton as the location for their first DFW franchise. In addition, McAllister’s opened at Hebron & Midway. Another fast-growing franchise, Cold Stone Creamery moved to Carrollton as well as another favorite - Carvel Ice Cream. Rated as the South’s “Best Fried Chicken,” Babe’s Chicken Dinner House opened in Old Downtown Carrollton to record-breaking crowds.

3. Revitalization of Vacant Gas Stations. In 2003, the City initiated a strategy to address the vacant gas stations dotting Carrollton’s landscape. Staff identified 11 sites that were deemed “undesirable” which were a threat to public safety and had a negative impact on the surrounding property values. As a result, a rebate was available for facility demolition for the amount equal to demolition costs. To date, 9 gas stations have been redeveloped. A majority of them reopened as gas stations, while one is a bank and another a community park.

4. Marketing Campaign to Restaurant and Retail Community. After the passing of the Local Option Election, staff sent letters to real estate brokers, developers, and restaurant management companies and restaurant owners advising them that SUPs were no longer a requirement, which makes Carrollton more appealing for their businesses.

5. Building Collaborative Partnerships. As a result of our Lone Star Park marketing event, we were able to introduce The Retail Connection to Henry Billingsley which resulted in The Retail Connection being the tenant representative for the proposed Billingsley retail development at Midway & Hebron.

6. Networking. Economic Development will continue to network with brokers and developers to enhance the restaurant and retail base of the city.

FUTURE REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 17 1. Participation in ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Spring Convention. To increase exposure of the program at the state and national levels, staff will continue to attend various trade shows including the ICSC Spring Convention in Las Vegas.

2. Networking. Economic Development will continue to network with brokers and developers to enhance the restaurant and retail base of the city. As well as work with local developers to redevelop our underperforming centers.

3. Shop Carrollton. The department will develop a “Shop Carrollton” Campaign promoting Carrollton stores beginning in 2006.

RETENTION; RETAIL-RESTAURANT PAST In 2000, the city provided a tax rebate to the owner of Trinity Valley Shopping Center to upgrade the center in order to attract a new tenant-mix. In addition the department offers tax incentives for older strip centers. For reinvestment (either expansion or modernization) of existing sites or facilities built over 15 years prior to the date of consideration, a tax reduction or rebate will be considered.

PRESENT Online Dining Guide In October of 2004, the City’s first-ever interactive online Dining Guide was launched. The guide replaced the print brochure that was produced in 2002 and 2003. The listing format was revamped to allow all restaurants/caterers to have their website included. According to the National Restaurant Association, consumers are turning to the internet for information about restaurants. In December of 2004, the Dining Guide received an overwhelming 1,200 hits.

2. Catering Policy. A Catering Policy was developed to increase the market opportunities for our local food establishments. The policy applied to all city staff, boards and commissions who were mandated to use only Carrollton’s food establishments when food services were required.

3. Restaurant Visitation Program. Staff continues to visit Carrollton’s new and existing restaurants on an ongoing basis.

4. July Fourth Celebration. This year, we made it easier for food vendors to participate in the July 4th Celebration event. In the past, if a food vendor wanted to participate in the event, they were required to provide their own tent, flooring and generator. The City provided these services for the vendor for a flat rate.

5. Realtors Roundtable. With respect to existing retail centers, staff will enhance the outreach effort with a “round-table”-style meeting to keep brokers and developers apprised of the city’s mixed-use development strategies. The first Retail Roundtable is scheduled for October 18, 2005.

FUTURE 1. Realtors Roundtable. The roundtables will continue in the future with different topics of discussion.

REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 18 2. Retail Database. A database will be developed of existing retail establishments in Carrollton. The database will be similar to the restaurant database.

3. Networking. Economic Development will continue to network with brokers and developers to enhance the restaurant and retail base of the city. As well as work with local developers to redevelop our underperforming centers.

CONCLUSION The Department of Economic Development is responsible for the implementation of the economic development program of work, but the community and the City government is where economic development begins and many cases ends. Factors such as a city’s infrastructure, policies and attitudes will dictate how a city develops.

Councilmember Malone stated that she has toured the city for the second time along with Councilemember Mahalik. She made a suggestion that it would be great if some of the citizens could go on the tour. She asked if maybe through the Homeowner’s Association or some other means the project could be extended to the citizens to educate them on what is happening in the city. She said she felt that Brad Mink would be the best person to lead this project. She thanked Mr. Mink for his presentation. Mr. Mink said he would be more than willing to do a project like that and all it would take would be to get the homeowner groups together and do bus tours and no matter how long it takes he would be willing to educate the community about the sustainability of Carrollton.

Councilmember Mahalik said that he had gone on that tour and was surprised to find out that he did know Carrollton as well as he thought he did. He said it was certainly a learning experience for him. He said his eyes were opened regarding areas to the North that were yet to be developed and was able to get a good history of different things happening throughout the city that he was unaware of. He said that if anyone was interested in the tours regardless of affiliation with associations he was in favor of educating them about what it will take to sustain the city for the future. He said that Mr. Mink was the person to lead such a project. He said looking at the history of Carrollton the decisions that the Council and Mayor make today will affect Carrollton in the future. He said that there is no need to place blame but Council needs to make decisions for the future of Carrollton. He thanked Mr. Mink for the tour and hoped for a good citizen response for the offering of additional public tours.

Councilmember Weidinger commended Mr. Mink on his outstanding presentation. He stated that he had been on numerous tours with him and each one is more eye-opening than the last. He asked what the unemployment rate was in the city. Mr. Mink stated that it was 4.8%. Mr. Mink stated that figure had been constant for about 2 years.

Mayor Pro Tem Simons commended Mr. Mink on his presentation and said that the presentation was a good eye-opener for the people that would be viewing the meeting on the television and for those present in the audience. He said it gave an overall picture of where the city has been and where it is headed in the future. He said he was very excited regarding the development in Carrollton in the future. He said that many of the decisions that this Council makes will affect the city down the road when the members sitting here tonight will no longer be elected officials. He said with the development that is coming around the DART light rail stations he is looking forward to seeing what Brad and his team will bring to Carrollton.

REGULAR MEETING & WORKSESSION MINUTES – OCTOBER 18, 2005 PAGE 19 Mayor Miller thanked Mr. Mink for his presentation. She said that she and Mr. Mink had worked on many projects together when she worked for the Chamber and commended him and his department for the outstanding job they have done through the years.

Mayor Miller adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

______Becky Miller, Mayor

ATTEST:

______Ashley D. Mitchell, City Secretary