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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
8 A.M. – NOVEMBER 16, 2009
WILLIAMSON MUSEUM
716 S. AUSTIN AVENUE, GEORGETOWN, TX
Board Members Present: Chris Dyer, chair; Trevor Dunham, vice‐chair, Connie
Watson, secretary; Mike Burton; Denise Jimenez
Board Members Absent: Tiffany McLendon, Tamara Hudgins
Guests Present: Kelly Katsus, Prudential Real Estate
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Robbie Wyler,
Historic District Planner
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m. by Chair Chris Dyer.
2. Trevor moved to approve the October meeting minutes. The motion was
seconded by Denise. Minutes were approved by all present.
3. Discussion regarding Facade & Sign Grant applications:
a. Chris Damon, 110 E. 7th St. (Old Masonic Lodge Bldg.) – Chris Dyer
moved to approve a three‐month extension for start of this project; the
motion was seconded by Connie and approved by all.
4. Robbie gave the HARC Update. Annarella’s will be changed to The Exchange
at Annarella’s. The Landmark Tavern will go for signage in December. They
have an application for demolition to move the house behind First Texas
Bank. Also the big white house at 803 College requests demolition of the
garage so they can add an addition. Galaxy Cupcakes is painting. The Austin
Avenue Bridge is being repainted. They are replacing the Exxon sign at
Austin Avenue and University.
5. Staff Report:
a. New 2009‐2010 Fiscal Year Budget – Board thought we ought to ask for
funding for some additional programs like billboards next year.
b. Marketing and Media Exposure – We are in the Austin Monthly
November issue for our cooperative holiday advertising.
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c. Downtown Issues – Downtown parking 3‐hour limit to take effect Wed.,
Nov. 25. Pink Heals Tour was well attended and they will come back
next year. Texas Downtown Revitalization Conference was good. We
need a housing strategy for our Downtown Master Plan. Next year’s
conference is in El Paso.
d. Mark your calendars:
Annie Nov. 20 through Dec. 30
Hands‐On History is on Dec. 12, Native American Crafts from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. at the Williamson Museum
Lighting of the Square – 6 p.m. Nov. 27
First Friday – ‘Twas the Night Before Stroll, 6‐8 p.m. on Dec. 3, Stroll
noon to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4
Holiday Home Tour – noon to 5 p.m. on Sat. Dec. 12 and Sun., Dec. 13
6. Committee Reports:
a. Economic Restructuring (Trevor, Chris): Photos were taken for new
billboards, working to track success of billboards; “I Found it in
Georgetown” campaign has started. Winery Initiative pushed to
the Nov. election; film friendly designation in Community Impact.
b. Promotion (Connie, Denise, Tiffany): Georgetown Swirl moved to
February 12. Gary Nelon agreed to be honorary chair of the event.
Lockett Building ornaments are for sale for $20. Lighting of the
Square is Nov. 27. Need to think about how to spend money from
ornaments on more lights or added tier for the tree.
c. Design (Tiffany, Tamara, Denise, Pete): Kiwanis working on
selling wreaths and garland for holiday decorations. Working on
murals with Arts and Culture Board. Chris – holiday light display
being created for the Courthouse for lighting on the square on Nov.
27. Raising $10,000 for the project.
d. Organization (Chris): Meets with Bob Huntley, Paul Brandenburg
and Mark Thomas once a month.
7. The next meeting will be on December 9, 4 p.m. at Wildfire.
8. The meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m.
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Chris Dyer, Board Chair Date
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Connie Watson, Board Secretary Date