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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES
8:30 A.M. – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2013
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 710 S. MAIN ST.
2ND FLOOR NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach,
David Kellerman, Jim Wilson, Linda McCalla
Board Member Absent: Amanda Parr
Guest Present: Erin Rost, Dimmitt Building
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street manager; Laurie
Brewer, assistant city manager; Matt Synatschk,
historic planner
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:33 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez.
2. David moved to approve the January 11th board meeting minutes, Jim seconded.
All board members present voted to approve. (6-0, Amanda Parr absent).
3. Erin Rost with the Dimmitt Building gave an update to the board in regards to
the need for another façade grant extension at 717 S. Main St. She discussed all
the hurdles they have run into with their first contractor and architect that have
since been replaced. They met with THC and are moving forward on tax credit
paperwork since they have a second-floor office tenant wanting to move in this
summer. Linda moved to approve a grant extension till June 1 with the condition
that the board be provided with monthly contractor updates on the project, Julie
seconded. Five board members voted to approve the grant extension (5-1, David
Kellerman opposed and Amanda Parr absent).
4. Matt gave HARC report that next HARC meeting will review Southern Hippie’s
application in the former Run-Tex location to replace the fabric awning with a tie-
rod canopy, change paint colors and add signage. An RFP will be issued for
updating the Downtown Master Plan.
5. Committee Reports:
a. Promotion: Denise reported that there are currently 9 retailers participating
and Trisha is working on final one. Wine auction ticket sales need to be
focused on.
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b. Design: committee met on Tuesday. Mural project on Eric Visser’s building
on Main Street had a request for legal agreement with city to maintain the
mural. Discussed call to artists and that the theme would just be general
Georgetown. Also discussed the private alley art space. Amanda will set
up meeting with Jim Briggs to discuss funding for downtown holiday
lighting. Linda also mentioned need for uplighting on county lawn trees
and speaking with Valerie Covey. Possibly adding some trees down near
Wildfire.
c. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported on Southwestern’s annual Martha
Diaz Hurtado College Town Award reception for College Town Committee
and tour of SU is next Thursday. Had meeting on SU pep rallies to kick off
the football season. Reviewed Market Analysis workshop in Llano and Chet
Garner speaking at last Breakfast Bites.
d. Organization: Linda asked about the status of the non-profit account
application with the Legal department. Laurie said she would follow up.
6. Shelly gave staff report that listed reminders on dates for annual board training
with the Jill Robinson with the THC as well as annual board retreat with TDA.
Also upcoming dates were listed for their calendars.
7. Denise gave her final good-byes and thank you’s as board chair. We gave her a
downtown gift from the board.
8. The next board meeting will be moved to March 15 due to Community
Development Institute training. David requested we list an update to the façade
and sign grant application to the next agenda. The meeting adjourned at 9:58
a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Amanda Parr, Board Secretary Date
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Denise Jimenez, Board Chair Date