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Why it matters: Kiwanis International-chartered clubs sponsor student leadership programs such as Key Club (high school), Builders Club (middle school) and K-Kids (elementary). Organizers said local chapters help connect students to community service and leadership development.

Details: Mercedes Hall said she was elected charter president and that students at Coppell High School plan to charter a Key Club. She asked the city to support the club’s efforts to create Builders Club opportunities in junior high and K-Kids in elementary schools. Diane Evans invited the public to the club’s first meeting, scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. in Corporate Park (651 Canyon Drive, Suite 105).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - 04/22/25","oneSentenceSummary","Residents announced a new chartered Kiwanis Club in Coppell and requested city support for youth leadership programs including Key Club and Builders Club; the organizers invited residents to an inaugural meeting Thursday.","taxTitle","Coppell, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",55075,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6262155,"Coppell adopts 2024 International Codes; council says update could lower insurance rates",322,4592000,4914000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115899-f6eebe8c9c18ac392a88d43b4f0d5b7a&start=4592&end=4914","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115899-f6eebe8c9c18ac392a88d43b4f0d5b7a/thumbnail_4592000.jpg","/articles/6262155/Texas/Coppell-adopts-2024-International-Codes-council-says-update-could-lower-insurance-rates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262155-ec41d0870f3b2177d5ba0186cc1f8b0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770793568&Signature=mXfxjtVjcRFvZmuSZxjF35DvfCPs5vhWHT~6TMBvVTzevUfyErCRXjddiIoLu4oYFCVZ0L-tN2xhPS-iwihm8VblSc7M5bAu0O74eUKki04SCiVJK2r6Ed870vSkjJrswZqZ0ulRHtPEwOS8HdA0aqcFG5EBeNPqTIYoA0fep~FtFT6X91gFZPN3l2lHAfW1D5bpIdyXtbT2bn-h1zjZ4SRtrcuzRe5Y2r0fIoGkSD3qqavISSxBQfmloJoAgKToBeojI2AwRWbKrN95UIrAJE3adz~1u85ybt--427iIcX3Fg9dchCGLfGf37yhaxxDw5yFAGD~zs6TQ16AkoiESA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coppell City Council voted unanimously to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Code Council’s building codes for incorporation into chapter 15 of the city code, City Chief Building Official Steve Schubert and Fire Marshal Tim Oates told the council.

Why it matters: Code updates incorporate newer construction practices and safety standards and can influence the city’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating, which may lower property insurance costs for residents and commercial property owners.

What was approved: Schubert presented the proposed Construction Chapter adopting the 2024 International Code Council collection of codes as recommended by the Building and Standards Commission on April 3, 2025. He told council that codes are revised on a three-year cycle and that modernizing codes balances safety with reasonable cost.

Council discussion and vote: Council member Prem (recorded as Prem Kaur in the meeting) asked for the benefit of residents; Schubert explained the public-safety and cost rationale and confirmed the potential for improved insurance outcomes: “The better we score the more likely it is that we will get some relief on the property insurance not just for residential but for commercial properties as well.” Council member Walker moved to close the public hearing and approve the ordinance; Mayor Pro Tem Nevills seconded. The motion carried with a recorded vote in favor by Walker, Carroll, Nevills, Prem Kumar and Matthew Hill; none opposed.

Implementation note: Schubert said the code cycle follows a three-year update cadence. The council did not direct amendments that evening; the item was approved as presented and will be incorporated into the city code and enforcement processes.","The City Council voted unanimously to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Code Council collection of codes as recommended by the Building and Standards Commission; staff and council noted the adoption supports safety and may improve insurance ratings.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6262157,"Coppell outlines Vision 2040 refresh engagement plan; city expects a December report",893,2683000,3576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115899-f6eebe8c9c18ac392a88d43b4f0d5b7a&start=2683&end=3576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115899-f6eebe8c9c18ac392a88d43b4f0d5b7a/thumbnail_2683000.jpg","/articles/6262157/Texas/Coppell-outlines-Vision-2040-refresh-engagement-plan-city-expects-a-December-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262157-2fc49a76b5f239d51e75d47d9a776001/orig.mp4?Expires=1770793568&Signature=UthK1ADZsTewAIk2UlqalWBAk9NTva2h3QbOplibMjAq5osfP73wiUHStgz32a2jz~7SDIKlZiGAkL~5vNSJ~v-5mxWSLPs9i-hQ-XuikDdAywyNy84v5~C2HIDRPKfrIrRqjOOFm1jB9L4cQtvI5QX0aVt4QJgxGEgccmlUjVk~isN~3XvYnZnTqHERzJg~sO6paz7Ky-bNeoQ-lErHAbDicgZ4E5m93uX2wC0xldcuijPLNmMH-PFmPHhO9FttqyoKoXX~P1muFXrtQzBrSf-LQ3wbjOD~4Ujo1gNJ3Xm-NZr7o9a7gpLZKXouMcTGuSbKmzLVIjEXHkTmtBtpDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tracy (city staff) told the Coppell City Council the city has begun a public engagement campaign to refresh its Vision 2040 strategic plan and expects to bring a final report to council in December.

Tracy said the existing plan was accepted in 2019 and that since then the city has invested more than $75,000,000 toward projects tied to the plan. City staff awarded facilitation services to consultant Barry Dunn in February 2025 and, together, developed an engagement program that includes stakeholder interviews, focus groups, pop-ups, a resident satisfaction survey, an online Social Pinpoint portal and a new “meeting in a box” self-facilitated toolkit.

Why it matters: The Vision 2040 refresh will set policy and prioritization guidance for infrastructure, programs and capital spending; staff and the consultant said the refreshed vision will inform the Parks and Recreation Board’s and staff’s near-term priorities and the city’s long-range guidance.

Details: Tracy said the engagement plan will include stakeholder interviews beginning in May, a resident satisfaction survey over the summer, two community forums in the fall and a draft report to council in November followed by council approval in December. She described a range of options for participation — from short, low-commitment pop-ups to hour-and-a-half forums — and encouraged council visibility during the process while noting council’s role is intended to be primarily policy-facing and informational rather than directive.

Council questions and process notes: Council members asked whether the city has numeric participation goals; Tracy said staff would be “tickled pink” to match prior engagement numbers reported for an earlier plan and that specific numerical targets were not set in the presentation. Several council members discussed whether an executive committee or council members should observe engagement sessions; staff said council members may be visible and that the city will set expectations so those appearances are in “listening mode” rather than steering the process.

Next steps: Staff said engagement activities will run May through October, staff will present a draft in November and return for approval in December. The consultant and staff will begin stakeholder interviews with city leaders and community organizations in May.","City staff described a public engagement program to refresh the city’s Vision 2040 strategic plan, including more than 40 engagement opportunities and a timeline that will return a draft in November and seek council approval in December.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6262159,"Coppell presents updated Community Experiences master plan; formal adoption set for May 13",831,1572000,2403000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115899-f6eebe8c9c18ac392a88d43b4f0d5b7a&start=1572&end=2403","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115899-f6eebe8c9c18ac392a88d43b4f0d5b7a/thumbnail_1572000.jpg","/articles/6262159/Texas/Coppell-presents-updated-Community-Experiences-master-plan-formal-adoption-set-for-May-13","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262159-108faf2fb0173edc7c1f9ca85f4618cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770793568&Signature=FwlUoycamYUojPztSig3PUbjuO9lqO2XrGmAwuTtbQFLUK1FfZ0Q7fJRlX-Me-zedxYHGIA4yOGXHMRPSBl9Hp0-7PYsBdQcpYXPJXGjt1omaHLkuPmvKZty474oYthN~NGWOmCXSVHRDr~0-8dwHOSQzM-Hfu4J~lcy-XNEUwiVY6ZjBI0OHr7FmE5PZSbed1veIM5pSzKI1xx9f1fGdUT2VVIqiBBtivI725PhsU6HDNXDPREcGETL1x17pf~Z3hz7yD4Ff0gPt9pXTNQVWc2vtaNK-E4QYuN46DrKopf-qkfGaUeQ1sm7ofTvtKzpLu4VjwqdF1YP4GlAgjZzaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lauren Rodriguez, manager at the CORE and project coordinator, told the Coppell City Council the city’s Community Experiences master plan has been updated after a year of inventory, mapping and public outreach and that staff will bring the draft back for adoption on May 13.

The draft consolidates a system-level inventory, demographic analysis and public input gathered through 17 pop-up events, an online site and a teen-specific survey. Brad Moulton of consultant Dunaway outlined the process and said the plan pairs that data with facility-by-facility inventories, benchmarking, and a prioritized action plan that maps potential capital projects.

Why it matters: Parks and recreation master plans guide capital and programming priorities and are commonly used to justify grant applications and accreditation efforts. Rodriguez said the plan is intended as a five- to ten-year implementation guide and that staff and the Parks and Recreation Board will use the plan to inform yearly project priority lists and future capital budgeting.

Details: Rodriguez said staff “hosted 17 pop up events at local businesses, parks, and facilities,” added a dedicated website and ran a teen-specific survey. Moulton said phase 1 began early in 2024 and produced a point-in-time inventory that satisfies Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant requirements and supports accreditation and grant applications. The consultant highlighted a 10-minute walk/access analysis, comparisons to peer agencies and a standard analysis based on industry recommendations.

Survey results and priorities emphasized maintenance and updates to aging facilities and higher-ranked program requests for fitness, wellness and senior programming. Rodriguez and Moulton said the public input informed a high/medium/low priority mapping and an action plan with budget ranges and potential funding sources to help inform capital budgeting.

Council exchanges and next steps: Council members asked for more detail on fitness and wellness programming; Rodriguez said the survey included follow-up questions asking respondents to name specific programs and that staff would provide that report to council members who requested it. Rodriguez told council the Parks and Recreation Board reviewed and approved the draft earlier in April and staff are not seeking formal approval that night: “We are not seeking formal approval at this time. We will be bringing it back at the May 13 meeting for adoption.”

The presentation remains informational; adoption is scheduled for the May 13 council meeting, which will be the formal action point for the plan.","City staff and consultant Dunaway summarized a draft parks and recreation “Community Experiences” master plan built from a year of inventory work and public outreach; council was briefed and staff said they will return for adoption May 13.","actionData","errors"]

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