Pampa commission adopts economic-development agreement with Schimels LLC on final reading

The Pampa City Commission voted to adopt Resolution R25-021 on second and final reading, approving an economic development agreement between the Pampa Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) and Schimels LLC. The resolution, as read at the meeting, "approving a project of the Pampa Economic Development Corporation," was moved and seconded and carried with one dissenting vote.

Why it matters: The agreement authorizes a PEDC-backed project that the city described during the meeting; PEDC staff and the project representative previously discussed operating details with local business owners who expressed concerns about supervision and potential property damage. During the commission discussion, a business owner and commissioners focused on how the facility will be managed and supervised to prevent vandalism and nuisance behavior.

Discussion and assurances: Ryan Bradley, identified in the meeting as the EDC executive director, summarized the project materials and said operators plan to maintain the site and install security cameras. He told the commission, "I do believe they have security cameras and all that kind of stuff set up," and said the operator intends to require memberships and include terms-and-conditions governing use and damages. A business owner in the audience asked whether an adult employee would be on site; staff confirmed an employee would supervise the facility during operating hours. The commission discussed hours and membership controls as deterrents to misconduct.

Action: The motion to adopt Resolution R25-021 passed with one "nay," according to the roll call announced at the meeting. No amendments were reported on the record at final reading.

Ending: With the resolution adopted on final reading the agreement moves forward under the terms approved by the PEDC and the commission. Staff indicated the PEDC will oversee compliance with operating terms discussed during the meeting.