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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda. The Corporation
reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is considered
necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Disabled persons who want to attend this meeting and who may need
assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972-924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
MEETING AGENDA
ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AND
ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Thursday, April 4, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
The EDC/CDC of the City of Anna will meet on 4/4/2024, at 6:00 PM in the Anna
Municipal Complex-Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street, to consider the
following items.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Neighbor Comments.
Persons may address the Board of Directors on items not on the agenda; please observe
the time limit of three (3) minutes. Members of the Board cannot comment on or deliberate
statements of the public except as authorized by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government
Code.
4. Consent Agenda.
a. Approve minutes from the March 7, 2024, Joint Community Development
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC) b. Approve minutes from the March 7, 2024, Joint Community Development
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC)
5. Individual Consideration.
a. Consider/Discuss/Action on authorizing an incidental sign to be placed on the
EDC building located at 101 S. Powell Parkway, Anna, Texas and authorizing
City of Anna Interim Director of Economic Development to take all steps
necessary to acquire and place the sign including entering into an agreement
on behalf of the EDC providing for placement of said sign with the EDC
acquiring ownership of said sign at a price not to exceed ten dollars and zero
cents ($10.00). b. Consider/Discuss/Action on authorizing the City of Anna Interim Director of
Economic Development to support the current tenant’s placement of a food
truck in front of the EDC building located at 101 S. Powell Parkway, Anna,
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda. The Corporation
reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is considered
necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Disabled persons who want to attend this meeting and who may need
assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972-924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
Texas, said building being leased to said tenant and to take all necessary steps
to provide for such placement including without limitation executing on the
EDC’s behalf necessary applications for governmental approval, if any. c. Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to cancel the May 2, 2024,
CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting. d. Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to conduct the May CDC/EDC
Joint Board Meeting on May 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex located at 120 W. 7th Street.
6. Director's Report.
a. Strategic Plan Update b. Financial Report/Sales Tax Update
c. Downtown RFQ Update d. Upcoming Events
7. Closed Session.
a. Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
(Tex. Gov’t Code §551.072) possible property acquisition; possible land
sale/purchase.
b. Consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government
Code (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071); Grant program; Lease agreement and
professional services contract. Pending Contracts. c. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Board of
Directors has received from a business prospect that the Board of Directors
seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna
and with which the Board is conducting economic development negotiations; or,
(2) To deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
described by subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.087); potential retail and
medical projects.
8. Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
9. Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
10. Adjourn.
This is to certify that I, Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development, posted this
Agenda on the City's website (www.annatexas.gov) and at the Anna Municipal Complex bulletin
board at or before 5:00 p.m. on 4/1/2024.
Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic
Development
Item No. 3.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Neighbor Comments.
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 4.a.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Approve minutes from the March 7, 2024, Joint Community Development Corporation
and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC)
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. March 7_2024 CDC EDC Joint Meeting Minutes_Draft
Officers: Staff:
Bruce Norwood, President Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development
Jody Bills, Vice-President Salena Tittle, Interim Economic Development Analyst
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development
Corporation Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Anna Municipal Complex, City Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation
conducted a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Anna Municipal Complex City Council
City Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street Anna, Texas 75409.
A video recording of the open session portions of the meeting may be viewed online at the City of Anna’s
website: https://www.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMinutes
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Bruce Norwood, Ronnie Kerr, Jody Bills, Allison Inesta, and Kylee
Kelley. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent: Michelle Hawkins and Rocio Gonzalez. Others Present:
Bernie Parker (Interim Director of Economic Development), Salena Tittle (Interim Economic Development
Analyst), Lee Miller (Council Member) and Clark McCoy (Attorney).
1.Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Board President Bruce Norwood at 6:00 p.m.
2.Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jody Bills.
3.Neighbor Comments.
None.
4.Consent Agenda.
a.Approve minutes from the February 8, 2024, Joint Community Development
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC)
b.Approve minutes from the February 8, 2024, Joint Community Development
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC)
Officers: Staff:
Bruce Norwood, President Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development
Jody Bills, Vice-President Salena Tittle, Interim Economic Development Analyst
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Jody Bills made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve the consent agenda. Ronnie
Kerr seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
5.Individual Consideration.
There were no individual consideration items.
6.Director’s Report.
a.Strategic Plan Update
Bernie Parker updated the Board on the new “Building Momentum” marketing
brochure and the positive feedback that staff has received from the
development community. Bernie also advised the Board that Anna’s
development project, The Quinn, has been nominated as a finalist for an award
by the Dallas Business Journal and by D CEO for its suburban multifamily project.
The EDC Marketing Team also won the Gold Level AVA Digital Award for their
exceptional work on the 2023 Building Momentum Annual Report.
Additionally, Bernie Parker notified the Board that Salena Tittle attended a GIS
Guru webinar to increase database knowledge for the EDC website. Salena also
attended the Country Charm Coffee Grand Opening which had a successful
turnout. EDC staff had 19 Real Estate / Development meetings in the month of
February as well as added 16 new followers on LinkedIn and 16 new subscribers
to the Anna EDC Newsletter.
b.Financial Report/Sales Tax Update
Bernie Parker presented updated information on increased sales tax and that
the city is already up 24.8% higher than where we were last year. Bernie
contributed the increase to a great council and to a great board and all of the
new businesses that have opened here in Anna.
c.2024 Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Banquet Update
Bernie Parker updated the board on the successful turnout of the 80’s themed
Chamber Banquet and wanted to highlight the City of Anna and Bruce Norwood
for the awards they received that evening. The City of Anna won the Chamber
Partner of the Year award and Bruce Norwood won the Businessperson of the
Year award.
d.ICSC – Las Vegas
Bernie Parker asked the Board how they felt about EDC staff not attending the
Las Vegas tradeshow this year. Bernie explained that with the new transition of
staff and no meetings currently set up for the tradeshow, he recommends that
EDC hold off on going to this annual event until 2025.
Officers: Staff:
Bruce Norwood, President Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development
Jody Bills, Vice-President Salena Tittle, Interim Economic Development Analyst
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
The EDC Board agreed with Bernie’s recommendation.
e.RFQ Downtown Update
Bernie Parker advised the Board that staff received Statement of Qualifications
back from three different firms interested in assisting the EDC with the
Interurban Pedestrian Only Plan and a Downtown Small Area Plan. EDC staff will
be asking a couple of Board members to assist in the scoring process for each.
f.2024 Easter Eggstravaganza
Salena Tittle informed the Board about the upcoming Easter Eggstravaganza.
The event will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Slayter Creek Park from
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is requested and there will be plenty of
activities for everyone.
g.2024 Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Salena Tittle advised the Board that the Anna EDC is sponsoring the 2024
Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Spring Golf Tournament which is
scheduled for Monday, April 15th at The Bridges Golf Club in Gunter.
h.2024 Dallas Business Journal – Best Real Estate Deals Awards
Salena Tittle informed the Board that this year’s Best Real Estate Deals Awards
will be held on Thursday April 18th at 5:30 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas. The
Anna EDC is the Presenting Sponsor and Mayor Pike will be the guest speaker for
the event. Board members were encouraged to let staff know if they would like
to attend the event.
i.2024 Boards and Commission Orientation
Salena Tittle asked the Board to mark their calendars for the Boards and
Commission Orientation which is scheduled for June 1st from 9:00 a.m. to noon
in Council Chambers. Salena asked the Board to notify her as soon as possible if
they could not make the mandatory training so city staff could make other
arrangements for them.
j.May CDC/EDC Meeting Date
Officers: Staff:
Bruce Norwood, President Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development
Jody Bills, Vice-President Salena Tittle, Interim Economic Development Analyst
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Bernie Parker advised the Board that before taking his role as Interim Director of
Economic Development, he signed up for the OUEDI Certification Program which
places him to graduate the first week in May. Because of this, he would be
unable to attend the regularly scheduled CDC/EDC Board Meeting. Bernie
suggested that the May meeting be moved to May 9th so he can attend the
meeting and give his Director Reports to the Board. He advised the Board to look
at their schedules and he would circle back around to see how the Board felt.
7.Closed Session.
a.Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
(Tex. Gov’t Code §551.072) possible property acquisition; possible land
sale/purchase.
b.Consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of
the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code
(Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071); Grant program; Lease agreement and professional
services contract. Pending Contracts.
c.Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Board of
Directors has received from a business prospect that the Board of Directors seeks
to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with
which the Board is conducting economic development negotiations; or,
(2) To deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
described by subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.087); potential retail and medical
projects.
Ronnie Kerr made a motion to enter closed session. Kylee Kelley seconded the motion. All were
in favor. Motion passed. EDC/CDC Board entered closed session at 6:18 p.m.
8.Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
Bruce Norwood made a motion that the Board reconvene the EDC/CDC meeting back into
open session. Kylee Kelley seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The
CDC/EDC Board reconvened the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Bruce Norwood asked the board if there were any closed session items that the board would
need to take action on.
Jody Bills made a motion and moved on behalf of the Anna Community Development
Corporation to approve the non-binding memorandum of understanding describing the land
purchase and exchange between the Anna Community Development Corporation, the City of
Anna, and Bengal Anna Plaza LLC.
Allison Inesta seconded the motion. Four were in favor. Motion passed. Bruce Norwood
Officers: Staff:
Bruce Norwood, President Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development
Jody Bills, Vice-President Salena Tittle, Interim Economic Development Analyst
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
abstained from the vote.
9.Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
There were no reports.
10.Adjourn.
Jody Bills made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Ronnie Kerr seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
____________________________ ____________________________
Bruce Norwood Rocio Gonzalez
President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDC/EDC
Item No. 4.b.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Approve minutes from the March 7, 2024, Joint Community Development Corporation
and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC)
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. March 7_2024 CDC EDC Joint Meeting Minutes_Draft
Officers: Staff:
Bruce Norwood, President Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development
Jody Bills, Vice-President Salena Tittle, Interim Economic Development Analyst
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development
Corporation Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Anna Municipal Complex, City Council Chambers
120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409
The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation
conducted a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Anna Municipal Complex City Council
City Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street Anna, Texas 75409.
A video recording of the open session portions of the meeting may be viewed online at the City of Anna’s
website: https://www.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMinutes
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Bruce Norwood, Ronnie Kerr, Jody Bills, Allison Inesta, and Kylee
Kelley. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent: Michelle Hawkins and Rocio Gonzalez. Others Present:
Bernie Parker (Interim Director of Economic Development), Salena Tittle (Interim Economic Development
Analyst), Lee Miller (Council Member) and Clark McCoy (Attorney).
1.Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Board President Bruce Norwood at 6:00 p.m.
2.Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jody Bills.
3.Neighbor Comments.
None.
4.Consent Agenda.
a.Approve minutes from the February 8, 2024, Joint Community Development
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC)
b.Approve minutes from the February 8, 2024, Joint Community Development
Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC)
Officers: Staff:
Bruce Norwood, President Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development
Jody Bills, Vice-President Salena Tittle, Interim Economic Development Analyst
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Jody Bills made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve the consent agenda. Ronnie
Kerr seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
5.Individual Consideration.
There were no individual consideration items.
6.Director’s Report.
a.Strategic Plan Update
Bernie Parker updated the Board on the new “Building Momentum” marketing
brochure and the positive feedback that staff has received from the
development community. Bernie also advised the Board that Anna’s
development project, The Quinn, has been nominated as a finalist for an award
by the Dallas Business Journal and by D CEO for its suburban multifamily project.
The EDC Marketing Team also won the Gold Level AVA Digital Award for their
exceptional work on the 2023 Building Momentum Annual Report.
Additionally, Bernie Parker notified the Board that Salena Tittle attended a GIS
Guru webinar to increase database knowledge for the EDC website. Salena also
attended the Country Charm Coffee Grand Opening which had a successful
turnout. EDC staff had 19 Real Estate / Development meetings in the month of
February as well as added 16 new followers on LinkedIn and 16 new subscribers
to the Anna EDC Newsletter.
b.Financial Report/Sales Tax Update
Bernie Parker presented updated information on increased sales tax and that
the city is already up 24.8% higher than where we were last year. Bernie
contributed the increase to a great council and to a great board and all of the
new businesses that have opened here in Anna.
c.2024 Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Banquet Update
Bernie Parker updated the board on the successful turnout of the 80’s themed
Chamber Banquet and wanted to highlight the City of Anna and Bruce Norwood
for the awards they received that evening. The City of Anna won the Chamber
Partner of the Year award and Bruce Norwood won the Businessperson of the
Year award.
d.ICSC – Las Vegas
Bernie Parker asked the Board how they felt about EDC staff not attending the
Las Vegas tradeshow this year. Bernie explained that with the new transition of
staff and no meetings currently set up for the tradeshow, he recommends that
EDC hold off on going to this annual event until 2025.
Officers: Staff:
Bruce Norwood, President Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development
Jody Bills, Vice-President Salena Tittle, Interim Economic Development Analyst
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
The EDC Board agreed with Bernie’s recommendation.
e.RFQ Downtown Update
Bernie Parker advised the Board that staff received Statement of Qualifications
back from three different firms interested in assisting the EDC with the
Interurban Pedestrian Only Plan and a Downtown Small Area Plan. EDC staff will
be asking a couple of Board members to assist in the scoring process for each.
f.2024 Easter Eggstravaganza
Salena Tittle informed the Board about the upcoming Easter Eggstravaganza.
The event will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Slayter Creek Park from
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is requested and there will be plenty of
activities for everyone.
g.2024 Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Salena Tittle advised the Board that the Anna EDC is sponsoring the 2024
Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Spring Golf Tournament which is
scheduled for Monday, April 15th at The Bridges Golf Club in Gunter.
h.2024 Dallas Business Journal – Best Real Estate Deals Awards
Salena Tittle informed the Board that this year’s Best Real Estate Deals Awards
will be held on Thursday April 18th at 5:30 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas. The
Anna EDC is the Presenting Sponsor and Mayor Pike will be the guest speaker for
the event. Board members were encouraged to let staff know if they would like
to attend the event.
i.2024 Boards and Commission Orientation
Salena Tittle asked the Board to mark their calendars for the Boards and
Commission Orientation which is scheduled for June 1st from 9:00 a.m. to noon
in Council Chambers. Salena asked the Board to notify her as soon as possible if
they could not make the mandatory training so city staff could make other
arrangements for them.
j.May CDC/EDC Meeting Date
Officers: Staff:
Bruce Norwood, President Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development
Jody Bills, Vice-President Salena Tittle, Interim Economic Development Analyst
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Bernie Parker advised the Board that before taking his role as Interim Director of
Economic Development, he signed up for the OUEDI Certification Program which
places him to graduate the first week in May. Because of this, he would be
unable to attend the regularly scheduled CDC/EDC Board Meeting. Bernie
suggested that the May meeting be moved to May 9th so he can attend the
meeting and give his Director Reports to the Board. He advised the Board to look
at their schedules and he would circle back around to see how the Board felt.
7.Closed Session.
a.Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
(Tex. Gov’t Code §551.072) possible property acquisition; possible land
sale/purchase.
b.Consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of
the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code
(Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071); Grant program; Lease agreement and professional
services contract. Pending Contracts.
c.Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Board of
Directors has received from a business prospect that the Board of Directors seeks
to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with
which the Board is conducting economic development negotiations; or,
(2) To deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
described by subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.087); potential retail and medical
projects.
Ronnie Kerr made a motion to enter closed session. Kylee Kelley seconded the motion. All were
in favor. Motion passed. EDC/CDC Board entered closed session at 6:18 p.m.
8.Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
Bruce Norwood made a motion that the Board reconvene the EDC/CDC meeting back into
open session. Kylee Kelley seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The
CDC/EDC Board reconvened the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Bruce Norwood asked the board if there were any closed session items that the board would
need to take action on.
Jody Bills made a motion and moved on behalf of the Anna Community Development
Corporation to approve the non-binding memorandum of understanding describing the land
purchase and exchange between the Anna Community Development Corporation, the City of
Anna, and Bengal Anna Plaza LLC.
Allison Inesta seconded the motion. Four were in favor. Motion passed. Bruce Norwood
Officers: Staff:
Bruce Norwood, President Bernie Parker, Interim Director of Economic Development
Jody Bills, Vice-President Salena Tittle, Interim Economic Development Analyst
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
abstained from the vote.
9.Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
There were no reports.
10.Adjourn.
Jody Bills made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Ronnie Kerr seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
____________________________ ____________________________
Bruce Norwood Rocio Gonzalez
President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDC/EDC
Item No. 5.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Individual Consideration.
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 5.a.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Action on authorizing an incidental sign to be placed on the EDC
building located at 101 S. Powell Parkway, Anna, Texas and authorizing City of Anna
Interim Director of Economic Development to take all steps necessary to acquire and
place the sign including entering into an agreement on behalf of the EDC providing for
placement of said sign with the EDC acquiring ownership of said sign at a price not to
exceed ten dollars and zero cents ($10.00).
SUMMARY:
The tenant, 3 Nations Brewery, recently purchased a 6-foot tall fiberglass horse that has
history here in the City of Anna. The tenant would like permission to attach the horse to
the roof of the EDC building in order to showcase a piece of Anna's history. EDC staff
has discussed the request with the Building Department, and it has been determined by
the Building Official that the horse will be labeled an incidental sign which would be
allowed by right per the sign ordinance within the current zoning district. Attached to the
staff report is a rendering (Exhibit A) of the horse.
Sec. 9.05.039 Key Terms of the Sign Ordinance define a sign as:
"A visual display of an object or device that includes elements such as colors, lights,
motion, symbols, images, icons, letters, numerals, figures, characters, or combines any
of those elements, that is intended to communicate, advertise, identify, announce,
direct, inform, or attract attention and that is visible from a public right-of-way."
Since the incidental sign will be attached to the EDC-owned building, the tenant has
agreed to relinquish the rights of the incidental sign to the City of Anna's Economic
Development Corporation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board make a motion to approve the request to attach the
incidental sign to the roof of the EDC building located at 101 S. Powell Parkway and
authorizing the City of Anna Interim Director of Economic Development to take all steps
necessary to acquire and place the sign including entering into an agreement on behalf
of the EDC providing for placement of said sign with the EDC acquiring ownership of
said sign at a price not to exceed ten dollars and zero cents ($10.00).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit A
Exhibit A
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Item No. 5.b.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Action on authorizing the City of Anna Interim Director of Economic
Development to support the current tenant’s placement of a food truck in front of the
EDC building located at 101 S. Powell Parkway, Anna, Texas, said building being
leased to said tenant and to take all necessary steps to provide for such placement
including without limitation executing on the EDC’s behalf necessary applications for
governmental approval, if any.
SUMMARY:
The tenant, 3 Nations Brewery, currently has approval and an approved Site Plan on file
with the City of Anna for a temporary food truck location towards the back of the existing
building. The tenant would like to move the location of the food truck towards the
southern front portion of the building for easier access and better visibility and would
also like to have the food truck on a semi-permanant basis to offer food options for their
patrons. Attached to this staff report is the updated Site Plan (Exhibit A) showing the
new location of the food truck as well as a rendering (Exhibit B) of the proposed food
truck.
City Ordinances require a 25-foot front yard setback which the proposed location is
meeting with a 28-foot setback from the property line. The food truck will also be placed
on an approved surface material and have a Food Establish Permit per the city's
regulations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board make a motion to approve the proposed location of the
semi-permanant food truck.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit A - Updated SCSP
2. Exhibit B - Food Truck Rendering
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Item No. 5.c.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to cancel the May 2, 2024, CDC/EDC
Joint Board Meeting.
SUMMARY:
During the March Board Meeting, staff discussed the possibility of canceling the
scheduled May 2, 2024, CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting due to a previous engagement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board make a motion to cancel the May 2, 2024, CDC/EDC Joint
Board Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 5.d.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Action on a recommendation to conduct the May CDC/EDC Joint
Board Meeting on May 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Municipal
Complex located at 120 W. 7th Street.
SUMMARY:
During the March Board Meeting, staff proposed canceling the scheduled May 2, 2024,
CDC/EDC Joint Board Meeting due to a previous engagement. Staff asked Board
members to look at their calendars for the possibility of conducting the May meeting on
May 9, 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board make a motion to conduct the May CDC/EDC Joint Board
Meeting on May 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex
located at 120 W. 7th Street.
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 6.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Director's Report.
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 6.a.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Strategic Plan Update
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. March 2024 Strategic Plan Update
Economic Development Strategic Plan Highlights
March 2024
EDC Interim Director, Bernie Parker, spoke at the Greater Anna
Chamber of Commerce “Leadership Anna” program.
EDC Staff and the EDC’s Board President and Vice President
conducted a review of submitted Statement of Qualification
packages from four Firms that responded to the Downtown
RFQ for the Interurban pedestrian project and Small Area Plan.
EDC Staff and City Staff met with Anna ISD and discussed
taking part in the Upskilling Program for Anna ISD Teachers.
EDC staff is assisting the Community Enhancement and
Compliance Division with the Mobile Workforce Unit and Multi-
Employer Hiring Event.
The Dallas Business Journal highlighted multiple factors
contributing to the substantial growth in Anna and Collin
County in recent years in an article titled “Huge
neighborhoods reshape small city of Anna.”
Measureables
March 2024 New Newsle t t er Subscri bers :
5 (2,12 1 tota l )
New LinkedI n Fo l lower s : 10
(1,38 2 tota l )
Busine s s R etention
Expa n s io n Co ntac t s: 7
Real Estate Bro ker /
Dev elo per Me etings : 1 1
Co nstr u cti on /
Arc h itectura l Meeti ng s: 3
Item No. 6.b.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Financial Report/Sales Tax Update
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 6.c.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Downtown RFQ Update
SUMMARY:
Staff received Statement of Qualification packages from four separate companies for
two future downtown projects. These two future projects will reflect the vision that the
City and the EDC have for the downtown area. On Friday, March 22nd, staff reviewed
the submitted qualification packages and selected Toole Design to provide EDC staff
and the Board with next steps and scope of work including concept design, engineering
drawings, costs, and timelines.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has requested our representatives at Toole Design provide all requested
information no later than May 1st so that staff may provide the Board with an update at
the May 9th CDC/EDC meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 6.d.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Upcoming Events
SUMMARY:
Monday, April 15th - Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce Spring Golf Tournament at
The Bridges Golf Club in Gunter;
Wednesday, April 17th - Bisnow Future of Dallas Healthcare Real Estate event at the
Renaissance Dallas Hotel;
Thursday, April 18th - Dallas Business Journal Best Real Estate Deals Awards at the
Ritz-Carlton in Dallas;
Saturday, June 1st - Boards & Commission Orientation in Council Chambers;
Friday, June 14th - Mobile Workforce Unit at the Anna Municipal Complex.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 7.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Closed Session.
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 8.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 10.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date: 4/4/2024
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Adjourn.
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS: