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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_03.23.2005 L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2005\05-3-23 M.doc MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES  8 A.M. – MARCH 23, 2005  CITY HALL MAIN FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM      Board Members Present:  Gordon Baker, chair; Dianne Painter, Cindy Locke,  Larry McCormick, Marsha Farney, Francisco Choi  Board Members Absent: Sarah Jane Blankenship and Laura Eliel   City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Micki Rundell,  Acct. Director; Laurie Brewer, Controller; Tom Yantis,  Asst. City Manager; Cari Miller, CVB Coordinator      1. Called to order 8:05 a.m. by chair Gordon B.  2. Cindy L. nominated to position of Board Vice Chair by Larry McC., seconded  by Marsha F.  All in favor, none opposed.  Marsha F. nominated to position of  Board Secretary by Larry McC., seconded by Cindy L.  All in favor, none  opposed.  3. Minutes of the February 23rd meeting read.  Larry McC. moved to accept,  Marsha F. seconded.  All in favor, none opposed.  4. Committee assignments made as follows:  a. Design:  Sarah Jane B. and Francisco C.  b. Organization:  Marsha F., Cindy L.  c. Promotions:  Laura E.  d. Economic Restructuring:  Larry McC., Dianne P., and Gordon B.  5. Presentation by Micki R. and Laurie B. of 2005/06 Budget Planning Process –  Advisory Board Input Form, followed by a brief description of TIF district for  Downtown Overlay District.  L:\Global\Boards and Commissions\Minutes\MSTAB\2005\05-3-23 M.doc 6. Design:  Shelly H. gave an update of Wayfinding Signage project.  Babendure  Design Group was employed to produce the design and graphics for the  project and presented to City Council night before.  $100,000 available for  Phase 1 high priority items and an additional $100,000 available to complete  project.  7. Tom Y. reviewed upcoming projects and progress related to the Downtown  Master Plan including:  current development by private interests – i.e.  Riverplace, 400 Main Street, etc.; transfer of Austin Ave. from TxDOT to City  ownership; and progress of streetscaping project on Main Street between  University Ave. and 9th St.  8. Promotions:  Cari M. reported on progress of planning the 6th Annual Red  Poppy Festival and requested help from board with volunteer tasks.  9. Design:  Marsha F. moved to accept the revised Facade & Sign  Reimbursement Grant Program application, Larry McC. seconded.  All in  favor, none opposed.  10. A Special‐Called Meeting with the agenda item of reviewing and taking  action on Jeannine Weisbrod’s new Facade & Sign Grant application was  tentatively set for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29.  11. Tom Y. suggested that the board consider making a recommendation to City  Council to hire a consultant to set up endowment program for the Red Poppy  Festival Revenue/Facade & Sign Grant Program.    12. Staff Report:  Shelly H. suggested preparations of reviewing the Downtown  Master Plan and Annual Work Plan for Board Retreat held on Friday, April 8.  13. Officially adjourned at 10 a.m. by Chair Gordon B.    __________________________  Larry McCormick, Acting Secretary      __________________________  Gordon Baker, Board Chair    Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, March 23, 2005 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , March 23, 2005. Board Members Present: Gordon Baker, chair; Dianne Painter, Cindy Locke, Larry McCormick, Marsha Farney, Francisco Choi Board Members Absent: Sarah Jane Blankenship and Laura Eliel Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Micki Rundell, Acct. Director; Laurie Brewer, Controller; Tom Yantis, Asst. City Manager; Cari Miller, CVB Coordinator Minutes Regular Meeting 1.Called to order 8:05 a.m. by chair Gordon B. 2.Cindy L. nominated to position of Board Vice Chair by Larry McC., seconded by Marsha F. All in favor, none opposed. Marsha F. nominated to position of Board Secretary by Larry McC., seconded by Cindy L. All in favor, none opposed. 3.Minutes of the February 23rd meeting read. Larry McC. moved to accept, Marsha F. seconded. All in favor, none opposed. 4.Committee assignments made as follows: a.Design : Sarah Jane B. and Francisco C. b.Organization : Marsha F., Cindy L. c.Promotions : Laura E. d.Economic Restructuring : Larry McC., Dianne P., and Gordon B. 5.Presentation by Micki R. and Laurie B. of 2005/06 Budget Planning Process – Advisory Board Input Form , followed by a brief description of TIF district for Downtown Overlay District. 6.Design: Shelly H. gave an update of Wayfinding Signage project. Babendure Design Group was employed to produce the design and graphics for the project and presented to City Council night before. $100,000 available for Phase 1 high priority items and an additional $100,000 available to complete project. 7.Tom Y. reviewed upcoming projects and progress related to the Downtown Master Plan including: current development by private interests – i.e. Riverplace, 400 Main Street, etc.; transfer of Austin Ave. from TxDOT to City ownership; and progress of streetscaping project on Main Street between University Ave . and 9th St. 8.Promotions: Cari M. reported on progress of planning the 6th Annual Red Poppy Festival and requested help from board with volunteer tasks. 9.Design: Marsha F. moved to accept the revised Facade & Sign Reimbursement Grant Program application, Larry McC. seconded. All in favor, none opposed. 10.A Special-Called Meeting with the agenda item of reviewing and taking action on Jeannine Weisbrod’s new Facade & Sign Grant application was tentatively set for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29. 11.Tom Y. suggested that the board consider making a recommendation to City Council to hire a consultant to set up endowment program for the Red Poppy Festival Revenue/Facade & Sign Grant Program. 12.Staff Report: Shelly H. suggested preparations of reviewing the Downtown Master Plan and Annual Work Plan for Board Retreat held on Friday , April 8. 13.Officially adjourned at 10 a.m. by Chair Gordon B.