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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_09.19.2002 CITY OF GEORGETOWN BOARD MEETING FOR THE GEORGETOWN MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD Conference Room at City Offices 103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 8:30 a.m.: Attending: Patty Eason, Bryant Boyd, Joshua McClure, Virginia Stubbs, Ellie Skross, Judith Manriquez, Glenda Overfelt Absent: None Staff Present: Verna Browning, Eugenia Harrell Guests Present: I. Call to order – Meeting was called to order at 8:30a.m. II. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of August 15 & 22, 2002, minutes – Minutes approved as read. III. Discussion and possible action regarding work to be completed by January 2003: a. Plans for establishment of Development Corporation and vision and mission statements Mark Silverstone will join meetings when we get to more substance. He has requested that we give him more direction on what structure we want and he can assist. Stubbs has attempted to contact Gordon Baker to ask if our recommendations will need to be approved by the Economic Development Commission before going to Council. Stubbs led a brainstorming session to tease out ideas on the possible duties of the DDC. The committee reviewed mission and vision statements from other associations. A list of items was generated as possible duties: maintain Main Street duties, provide communications, purchase and own property, sponsor loan program, clearinghouse, business recruitment and retention, advocacy, paid staff, long range planning, marketing plans, parking, funding from a variety of sources. A working meeting is planned for October 3, 2002 at 8:30 at the GraphX Offices at Main and 7th Street. Each member is asked to do research on the topic. If they call an organization they are to ask about their organizational structure, their funding structure, and their membership requirements. b. Plans for 2003 Red Poppy Festival McClure gave an update that Mike Hewlett will be promoting the car show in conjunction with the Red Poppy Festival. Browning reported that Austin Home and Living will be participating. Planning and solicitation of funds is beginning. A volunteer has been found to coordinate the parade. c. Solicitation of Façade Fund applications with all 2003 applications to be received by end of December Boyd reports that he has prepared a press release announcing the Façade Fund and it will be sent to the City PIO for approval. d. Provision of education and technical assistance services Harrell presented an idea to prepare a workshop on a topic that assists downtown merchants with competition and promotion. We could invite a series of speakers as experts and invite attendees from around the area. Some speaker options are the Gibbs Group and Kennedy Smith. The committee liked the idea and encouraged development. Suggested that staff identify what areas they need assistance and feedback on and the committee will provide direction. e. Development of business recruitment assistance information The committee noted that there needs to be a central point of contact for Downtown area. McClure has volunteer to fill that roll as a member of this committee. He will return to the next meeting with a listing of what services and advice he will offer. IV. Discussion and possible action on recommendation to provide assistance to Palace Theatre. McClure has not received information from the Palace. Motion by Boyd: To draft a letter reminding them of our interest in supporting them if they want help. Second by Overfelt. Motion passed without opposition. V. Discussion and possible action regarding subcommittee membership for Downtown Master Plan. Boyd presented the list of committee members. Mel Penland suggested Marvin Whaley, Chris Damon and Chip Wolf as a representative for the Chamber of Commerce. The committee expressed a preference for Chris Damon contingent on Chamber approval. Other options for the EDC representatives are Davidica Blume and Ed O’Rourke. The committee also suggested that a representative of the Texas Main Street Office be included. Motion by Boyd: That the list of members for the Dowtown Master Plan Steering Committee be accepted with the addition of the Texas Main Street Offfice and submitted to the City Council for approval. Second by McClure. Motion passes without opposition. VI. Discussion and possible action regarding guidelines for banners Item is tabled for the October meeting. VII. Staff Report, including report on San Gabriel River Bluegrass and Storytelling Festival and update on Main Street Awards applications. Browning reports that the Bluegrass festival was well received. The reception was well attended. Estimated attendance was somewhere between 1100- 3000. Storytelling was well attended. Harrell presented the report on the Texas Main Street Program. Two nominees were presented: one for the Escape for best rehabilitation program and another for the best marketing plan. VIII. Discussion and possible action regarding agenda items for the next meeting of the Board. Discussion and recommendation on the use of Banners. Revisit and discuss the Block assignments and duties. IX. Adjourn The next meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2002 at 8:00a.m. at the Conference Room at City Offices, 103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.