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McKinney economic development actions

McKinneyOct 21, 20252 min read

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The board re-elected its top officers, approved the August 2025 financials, and approved two economic development projects after executive session.

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The board kept Brian Loughmiller as chairman, Kurt Kuehn as vice chairman, and Thad Helsley as secretary/treasurer. It also approved the July and August 2025 financials, which showed about $2.5 million in August expenses and about $2.4 million in sales tax revenue. After meeting in executive session, the board approved Project Plum Blossom and Project Semper Fi. The minutes also note updates on city street safety planning, hotel occupancy during Texas/OU weekend, and upcoming grant application rounds.

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Re-elected Brian Loughmiller as Chairman
Re-elected Kurt Kuehn as Vice Chairman
Re-elected Thad Helsley as Secretary/Treasurer
Approved the Minutes of the August 19, 2025 meeting
Approved the Minutes of the September 16, 2025 meeting
Approved the July 2025 financials
Approved the August 2025 financials
Approved Project Plum Blossom after executive session
Approved Project Semper Fi after executive session

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McKinney Economic Development Corporation

Oct 21, 2025, 8:00 AMCouncil Chambers 401 E. Virginia Street McKinney, TX 75069completed

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PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.002, A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY BE PRESENT. NO CITY COUNCIL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
CALL TO ORDER
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (For Non-Public Hearing Items)
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SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM
Election of Officers
CONSENT ITEMS
This portion of the agenda consists of non-controversial or housekeeping items required by law. Items may be considered individually by the Board or Commission member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items.
Minutes of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation Meeting of August 19, 2025
Minutes of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation Meeting of September 16, 2025
REPORTS
Board and Liaison Updates City of McKinney Community Development Corporation Visit McKinney MEDC Committee Updates Board Chairman
Monthly Reports
REGULAR AGENDA
Consider/Discuss/Act on the July 2025 Financials
Consider/Discuss/Act on the August 2025 Financials
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
BOARD COMMENTS
Board and comments relating to items of public interest: Announcements regarding local or regional civic and charitable events, staff recognition, commendation of citizens, upcoming meetings, informational update on projects, awards, acknowledgement of meeting attendees, birthdays, requests for items to be placed on upcoming agendas, and condolences.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In accordance with the Texas Government Code: A. Section 551.071(2) Consultations with Attorney on any Work Session, Special or Regular Session agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said items (as needed) and legal consultation on the following item(s), if any: B. Section 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property •42.5348 Acres in the George Fitzhugh Survey, Tract 8, City of McKinney C. Section 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Matters •Project Plum Blossom •Project Mirage •Project Terrigen •Project Semper Fi •VENU Sunset at McKinney
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on the 15th day of October, 2025 at or before 5:00 p.m. ___________________________ Michael A. Kowski Jr. President & CEO
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Election of Officers
Election of Officers
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION

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