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GEORGETOWN
TEXAS
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES
8:30 A.M. — FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
2ND FLOOR NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Laura Coburn, Marcy Urban,
Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo
Guests Present: Ken Horak, Rachel Arnold
City Staff Present:
Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Mark
Thomas, Economic Development Director; Eric
Lashley, Library Director; Robbie Wyler,Historic
District Planner; Bridgett Chapman, Asst. City
Attorney
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by Board Vice Chair Denise
Jimenez.
2. Linda moved to approve the May 13th meeting minutes, Denise seconded.
Minutes were approved by all board members present.
3. Ken Horak presented his facade grant applications for 703 & 705 Main Street
for recessed canopy lighting and repair work in the total amount of $13,500,
$7,500 for 703 S. Main St. and $6,000 for 705 S. Main St. Linda moved to
accept the facade grant applications totaling $13,500, Ki seconded, and
approved by all board members present.
4. Asst. City Attorney Bridgett Chapman gave an overview of the revised board
by-laws that were adopted by the City for uniformity, ordinance 2.69. The by-
laws did not change they were just reorganized to be consistent. Shelly
pointed out "including but not limited to" in regards to board eligibility in
Section 2.2. Karin moved, Denise seconded, and approved by all board
members present. Discussion of idea of a one -page summary to city council
quarterly with bullet points. Also, a suggestion of an October workshop with
city council and city boards.
5. Library Director Eric Lashley, staff liaison with the Arts & Culture Board,
gave a presentation on idea of current police station becoming a possible
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visual arts center. Looking for a letters of support from boards to help get a
commitment from city council. Historical name of building is Georgetown
Light & Water Works building. Linda McCalla suggested we also look into
adding trees and a water feature. Eric will be holding a workshop in August
with the Arts & Culture Board in order to work on presentation to council.
6. Robbie reported on MARC, including finalization of the Monument
biergarten, market, landscaping and signage. Fleur de Lux signage was
approved. The River Place project finalization is in the works for the
restaurant's site plan. Updating design guidelines for color, signage, green
features, etc. will begin in a couple of months.
7. Staff Report given by Mark and Shelly:
• Mark Thomas presented some of the findings from the IF Marketing
Report including benchmarking done with other downtowns like Paso
Robles, CA and Leavenworth, WA, and will continue to follow up with
other local boards to help implement report. A request was made for a
copy of the report, and Mark is willing to release document once
presentations to other boards are completed. Discussed wine prospects
and the possible repurposing of city -owned buildings as a priority with
more B&B's on second floors in downtown.
• Shelly informed the board of free volunteer training available, June 15-
17th, Preserve America workshop and annual summer Main Street
Training in Denton, Shelly is attending. TTIA regional workshop in
Bastrop, June 28u1, Shelly is attending. If any board member wants to
attend, please let her know by Tuesday.
8. Committee Reports:
a. Design: Laura reported that committee meeting is scheduled for June 15
and mentioned current committee members
b. Organization: Ki reported on the photo contest including photos being
posted at Book Pride and Facebook page, voting ends on June 17. Ten
contestants entered 23 photos. Discussed the idea of judging and
notification of the winners at the ice cream social at the courthouse. She
mentioned concerns on deadlines missed, sponsorship logos not posted
online and how we could improve this process next year. Idea of
potentially getting more contestants next time by listing in rules that
photographers received credit for photos.
c. Promotion: Denise reported facade grant presented to Galaxy Cupcakes.
Regarding the Swirl 2011 financials they need to be specific, City
accounting dept compiles the financials, board members need a copy of
the Swirl financials to prepare for Swirl 2012,
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d. Economic Restructuring: Marcy reported that new committee members
include Linda Moffett, Jeanine Weisbrod, Carol Dishman and Randy
Weisbrod, Rusty and John
Joint Arts & Culture: see agenda item 5
9. The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m. The next meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. on
July 8± at the Williamson Co. Courthouse.
Respectfully submitted:
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Karin Truxillo, Board Secretary Date
Denise Jimenez,
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