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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_04.08.2004L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2004\04-4-8 M.doc MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES 7:45 P.M. – APRIL 8, 2004 WILDFIRE RESTAURANT – 812 S. AUSTIN AVE. Attendees: Bryant Boyd, chair, Ellie Skross, Liz Atherton, Bob Wiemer, Nancy Rister, secretary, Tim Thompson, Josh McClure left the meeting early, and Shelly Hargrove, Executive Director Called to order from the Strategic Planning Session, which began at 4:00 p.m., to the Business Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Ellie Skross moved that the minutes from March 19,2004 meeting be approved. Tim Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Liz Atherton abstaining. Committee updates: 1. Bryant Boyd reported on the branding concept and its progress. There had been some confusion regarding the branding being for just the downtown area or the city as a whole. Bryant Boyd and Liz Atherton were to appear before the City Council on the 13th of April to seek approval for the $40,000 startup costs for the whole city branding concept. Liz Atherton reported on the Red Poppy Festival April 24-25th. There were 125 vendors signed up and she was also to seek approval for the money to fund the cost of closing Austin Avenue during the festival from the City Council on April 13th.. 2. Parking Report was presented by Bob Wiemer. The first ambassador training was scheduled for the 8th of April. The meetings with the county employees had taken place. There were exceptions to consider and changes yet to be made to the ordinance. There was mention of the hazards of crossing Austin Avenue and request for additional patrol by police in the early mornings for pedestrian safety. 3. There was discussion on the Hotel and Motel Tax (HOT tax) in the budget for $10,000 in historic preservation and $5,000 in outreach. Ellie Skross suggested that brochures be created and paid for with the outreach money. This will become an agenda item for the May 20th meeting to discuss and take the appropriate action. 4. Economic Restructuring update was provided by Shelly Hargrove. She said Bryan Farney had been contacted but hasn’t returned phone calls. Our House to Your House (building on the NW corner of Austin and 8th) and the Gardens located at 114 E. 7th were for sale. Shelly Hargrove will try to approach Mrs. Von Nash on a rendering located in the storefront windows of possible renovation approaches. Shelly Hargrove said Economic Development will list the available buildings for sale with photos. Staff Report: L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2004\04-4-8 M.doc Shelly Hargrove reported about some reorganization that had been going on within the city. She mentioned attending the CVB meetings in the area and new press releases being printed by the Hill County Sun and the Sun City Sun Rays. She mentioned that she is now on the board of directors of the Palace Theatre. There was the possibility of a kiosk being created for downtown. She reminded everyone of the Texas Downtown Association meeting in Lockhart on April 15th & 16th. National Preservation Week is May 3rd-8th. The National Main Street Conference will be in Albuquerque on May 9th – 12th. The Downtown Association’s Conference will be held Nov. 9-12th in Bryan. Bryant Boyd stated that he wanted to attend. New business: none Agenda Items and Objective for Next Month’s meeting: Bryant Boyd reminded everyone that we needed to choose which committee we wanted to serve on. We need to change our charter and bylaws to increase the number of members on our board. Also mentioned was the concern for keeping up with the Downtown Master Plan and the accounting of the funding as well as pushing forward for the TIFF. Adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, April 8, 2004 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , April 8, 2004. Board Members Present: Bryant Boyd, chair, Ellie Skross, Liz Atherton, Bob Wiemer, Nancy Rister, secretary, Tim Thompson, Josh McClure Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove Minutes Regular Meeting Called to order from the Strategic Planning Session, which began at 4:00 p.m., to the Business Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Ellie Skross moved that the minutes from March 19,2004 meeting be approved. Tim Thompson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Liz Atherton abstaining. Committee updates: 1.Bryant Boyd reported on the branding concept and its progress. There had been some confusion regarding the branding being for just the downtown area or the city as a whole. Bryant Boyd and Liz Atherton were to appear before the City Council on the 13th of April to seek approval for the $40,000 startup costs for the whole city branding concept. Liz Atherton reported on the Red Poppy Festival April 24-25th. There were 125 vendors signed up and she was also to seek approval for the money to fund the cost of closing Austin Avenue during the festival from the City Council on April 13th.. 2.Parking Report was presented by Bob Wiemer. The first ambassador training was scheduled for the 8th of April. The meetings with the county employees had taken place. There were exceptions to consider and changes yet to be made to the ordinance. There was mention of the hazards of crossing Austin Avenue and request for additional patrol by police in the early mornings for pedestrian safety. 3.There was discussion on the Hotel and Motel Tax (HOT tax) in the budget for $10,000 in historic preservation and $5,000 in outreach. Ellie Skross suggested that brochures be created and paid for with the outreach money. This will become an agenda item for the May 20th meeting to discuss and take the appropriate action. 4.Economic Restructuring update was provided by Shelly Hargrove. She said Bryan Farney had been contacted but hasn’t returned phone calls. Our House to Your House (building on the NW corner of Austin and 8th) and the Gardens located at 114 E. 7th were for sale. Shelly Hargrove will try to approach Mrs. Von Nash on a rendering located in the storefront windows of possible renovation approaches. Shelly Hargrove said Economic Development will list the available buildings for sale with photos. Staff Report: Shelly Hargrove reported about some reorganization that had been going on within the city. She mentioned attending the CVB meetings in the area and new press releases being printed by the Hill County Sun and the Sun City Sun Rays. She mentioned that she is now on the board of directors of the Palace Theatre. There was the possibility of a kiosk being created for downtown. She reminded everyone of the Texas Downtown Association meeting in Lockhart on April 15th & 16th. National Preservation Week is May 3rd-8th. The National Main Street Conference will be in Albuquerque on May 9th – 12th. The Downtown Association’s Conference will be held Nov. 9-12th in Bryan. Bryant Boyd stated that he wanted to attend. New business: none Agenda Items and Objective for Next Month’s meeting: Bryant Boyd reminded everyone that we needed to choose which committee we wanted to serve on. We need to change our charter and bylaws to increase the number of members on our board. Also mentioned was the concern for keeping up with the Downtown Master Plan and the accounting of the funding as well as pushing forward for the TIFF. Adjourned at 8:55 p.m.