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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_01.23.2004L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2004\04-1-23 M.doc MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES 8:30 A.M. – JANUARY 23, 2004 CITY HALL MAIN FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Meeting called to order at 8:34 a.m. In attendance: Chairman Bryant Boyd, Liz Atherton, Ellie Skross, Nancy Rister, Asst. City Manager Tom Yantis, and Main Street Manager Shelly Hargrove. Minutes were read, one change made. Nancy offered approval with Liz giving a 2nd. All approved with change. Tom Yantis presented a Managed Parking update. Target for implementation is March 15, 2004. Training of Ambassadors and parking signage was discussed. City Manager will introduce parking plan to County employee’s and staff. It was noted that a Southwestern Intern is assisting with collecting information on financial programs and incentives, a timeline for implementation. Tom also indicated that one response has been revived for the wayfinding sign process. He will continue his efforts on this item. Liz, indicated that the Branding program will involve four months of work and needs a full by-in. contracts need to be let is a first step. Nancy offered that we look into Round Rocks’ efforts since that city has recently developed a Branding of its own. MOTION: Utilize the branding initiative to develop a RFQ or negotiate a contract with an advertising/marketing firm to put before City Council as soon as possible. Ellie offered a 2nd, no discussion, all board members in attendance approved. Discussion ensued regarding the presentation of budgets at each meeting with no resolve. Shelly indicated there was a $20,000 budget for destination/marketing of Georgetown. Liz suggested a commercial could be made to promote all of the Georgetown businesses. Ellie suggested an advertising PLAN be put together. RED POPPY: Liz reports the following are being worked on; Closing of Austin Ave., Hewlett Hummer show, Juried art and crafts, music will feature Bellamy Brothers, decorated umbrellas and parasols for shade and advertising. Issues regarding the funds needed to proceed. Do we ask City for underwriting? Discuss at the February meeting. MOTION: Liz moved that the Falcones Facade Fund grant application be approved. Nancy offered a 2nd, Board members unanimously approve. A note was made that Main Street Board use this as a photo opportunity to present the Facade Fund Check, and that we report the funds come from Poppy Fest generated monies. A board retreat date needs to be chosen. A State Main Street person can facilitate the retreat. L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2004\04-1-23 M.doc Staff Report was covered by Shelly Hargrove, discussed was, Jan Main Street Managers reception, Main Street Board Training attendance, Shelly will attend the 3 day training for Managers, Preserve America application, Denim Main Street logo shirts available. MOTION: Liz moved that the Main Street By-Laws Section 5.4 - Citizen Participation be amended to replace “Verna Browning” to “Main Street Manager”. Nancy offered a 2nd all board members approved. Texas Hill Country Trail Organization, support must be approved by the County Commissioners. Nancy will assist in that effort however she needs all the information to present to the Commissioners for review. An appreciation reception for all outgoing city board members is set for February 24th. Future agenda items were discussed. Next Meeting will be February 26, 2004 8 a.m. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m. Minutes taken by Ellie Skross and submitted by Board Secretary Bob Weimer for Board approval. Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, January 23, 2004 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , January 23, 2004. Board Members Present: Chairman Bryant Boyd, Liz Atherton, Ellie Skross, Nancy Rister, Asst. City Manager Tom Yantis, and Main Street Manager Shelly Hargrove. Board Members Absent: Bob Weimer, Glenda Overfelt Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove Minutes Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 8:34 a.m. In attendance: Chairman Bryant Boyd, Liz Atherton, Ellie Skross, Nancy Rister, Asst. City Manager Tom Yantis, and Main Street Manager Shelly Hargrove. Minutes were read, one change made. Nancy offered approval with Liz giving a 2nd. All approved with change. Tom Yantis presented a Managed Parking update. Target for implementation is March 15, 2004. Training of Ambassadors and parking signage was discussed. City Manager will introduce parking plan to County employee’s and staff. It was noted that a Southwestern Intern is assisting with collecting information on financial programs and incentives, a timeline for implementation. Tom also indicated that one response has been revived for the wayfinding sign process. He will continue his efforts on this item. Liz, indicated that the Branding program will involve four months of work and needs a full by-in. contracts need to be let is a first step. Nancy offered that we look into Round Rocks’ efforts since that city has recently developed a Branding of its own. MOTION: Utilize the branding initiative to develop a RFQ or negotiate a contract with an advertising/marketing firm to put before City Council as soon as possible. Ellie offered a 2nd, no discussion, all board members in attendance approved. Discussion ensued regarding the presentation of budgets at each meeting with no resolve. Shelly indicated there was a $20,000 budget for destination/marketing of Georgetown. Liz suggested a commercial could be made to promote all of the Georgetown businesses. Ellie suggested an advertising PLAN be put together. RED POPPY: Liz reports the following are being worked on; Closing of Austin Ave., Hewlett Hummer show, Juried art and crafts, music will feature Bellamy Brothers, decorated umbrellas and parasols for shade and advertising. Issues regarding the funds needed to proceed. Do we ask City for underwriting? Discuss at the February meeting. MOTION: Liz moved that the Falcones Facade Fund grant application be approved. Nancy offered a 2nd, Board members unanimously approve. A note was made that Main Street Board use this as a photo opportunity to present the Facade Fund Check, and that we report the funds come from Poppy Fest generated monies. A board retreat date needs to be chosen. A State Main Street person can facilitate the retreat. Staff Report was covered by Shelly Hargrove, discussed was, Jan Main Street Managers reception, Main Street Board Training attendance, Shelly will attend the 3 day training for Managers, Preserve America application, Denim Main Street logo shirts available. MOTION: Liz moved that the Main Street By-Laws Section 5.4 - Citizen Participation be amended to replace “Verna Browning” to “Main Street Manager”. Nancy offered a 2nd all board members approved. Texas Hill Country Trail Organization, support must be approved by the County Commissioners. Nancy will assist in that effort however she needs all the information to present to the Commissioners for review. An appreciation reception for all outgoing city board members is set for February 24th. Future agenda items were discussed. Next Meeting will be February 26, 2004 8 a.m. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m. Minutes taken by Ellie Skross and submitted by Board Secretary Bob Weimer for Board approval.