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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_10.16.2003OCT 16 2003 MAINSTREET ADVISORY BOARD CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM Meeting Called to order at 8:08am by Board Chairman Bryant Boyd Present were: Bryant Boyd Chairman, Bob Weimer Secretary, Ellie Skross, Liz Atherton, Shannon Baldridge Main Street Manager. Prior meetings minutes were read, Liz Atherton offered approval with Ellie Skross STAFF REPORT: Shannon Baldridge stated she would update what Georgetown’s past managers had done to introduce new businesses to Georgetown. A brief discussion surrounding the Façade Fund and how we need to use this as a positive PR effort. Shannon reported her last day of employment would be Dec. 19, 2003 and that a replacement should be in place by then and will be trained by Shannon. A council workshop is on Oct 27th @ 4pm..Bryant requested a brief non-quorum meeting 30 minutes prior to update members on the Main Street / Council agenda. Shannon was applauded for the new Banners around the Square. They project the charm of our downtown. Bob Weimer indicated that the managed parking meeting was postponed. Other cities have e-mailed Georgetown and said they use, 2Hour parking coupons, Valet parking and increased the Handicap parking to promote a positive parking plan. Future discussions will continue. Liz Atherton spearheaded a discussion on “Branding” the city of Georgetown. A new city logo and or slogan could be used on all promotional material and billboards. All would carry the same theme. GISD students and Southwestern Students could be used to come up with a creative slogan or logo. Bryant lead a brief discussion that will implement a sharing of board members on our other city committees. Main Street, EDC, CVB, DGA etc. We can all learn from each others ideas to help promote the growth of Georgetown. Shannon will revise the agenda items to keep us on more current issues and to eliminate repetitive discussions. Red Poppy Fest for 2004 is scheduled for April 23 through April 25 2004. More information as it becomes available. No further business Bryant adjourned this meeting at 9:40am Minutes submitted by Bob Weimer Board Secretary. CITY OF GEORGETOWN BOARD MEETING FOR THE GEORGETOWN MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2003 in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall, located at 113 E. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas. Items to be addressed are as follows: MISSION STATEMENT The Georgetown Main Street Program is a revitalization program designed to enhance the unique character of the downtown through historic preservation and community involvement, while at the same time promoting downtown, providing educational and technical assistance to business and property owners, and maintaining the beauty of Georgetown. AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Accept / reject September 18th minutes 3. Staff Report 4. Discussion and possible action regarding managed parking report from Bob Weimer. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding Main Street brochure. 6. Discussion and possible action regarding joint membership position of the Main Street Advisory Board and the Economic Development Commission. 7. Discussion and possible action regarding allocation for budget and funding for the downtown master plan. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding county issues. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding status reports from sub-committees and work to be completed: a. Plans for establishment of development corporation / authority b. Plans for 2004 Red Poppy Festival c. Façade Fund Application Update d. Provision of education and technical assistance services - façade grant workshop e. Development of business recruitment assistance information f. Plans for Tax Increment Financing Zone 10. Set agenda items and objectives for the next meeting (November 20, 2003) 11. Adjourn Certificate of Posting I, Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2003, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. ____________________________________ Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, October 16, 2003 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , October 16, 2003. Board Members Present: Bryant Boyd Chairman, Bob Weimer Secretary, Ellie Skross, Liz Atherton Board Members Absent: Glenda Overfelt, Nancy Rister, and Becky Sellers Williamson County Sun Staff Present: Shannon Baldridge, Main Street Manager Minutes Regular Meeting Prior meetings minutes were read, Liz Atherton offered approval with Ellie Skross STAFF REPORT: Shannon Baldridge stated she would update what Georgetown’s past managers had done to introduce new businesses to Georgetown. A brief discussion surrounding the Façade Fund and how we need to use this as a positive PR effort. Shannon reported her last day of employment would be Dec. 19, 2003 and that a replacement should be in place by then and will be trained by Shannon. A council workshop is on Oct 27th @ 4pm..Bryant requested a brief non-quorum meeting 30 minutes prior to update members on the Main Street / Council agenda. Shannon was applauded for the new Banners around the Square. They project the charm of our downtown. Bob Weimer indicated that the managed parking meeting was postponed. Other cities have e-mailed Georgetown and said they use, 2Hour parking coupons, Valet parking and increased the Handicap parking to promote a positive parking plan. Future discussions will continue. Liz Atherton spearheaded a discussion on “Branding” the city of Georgetown. A new city logo and or slogan could be used on all promotional material and billboards. All would carry the same theme. GISD students and Southwestern Students could be used to come up with a creative slogan or logo. Bryant lead a brief discussion that will implement a sharing of board members on our other city committees. Main Street, EDC, CVB, DGA etc. We can all learn from each others ideas to help promote the growth of Georgetown. Shannon will revise the agenda items to keep us on more current issues and to eliminate repetitive discussions. Red Poppy Fest for 2004 is scheduled for April 23 through April 25 2004. More information as it becomes available. No further business Bryant adjourned this meeting at 9:40am Minutes submitted by Bob Weimer Board Secretary.