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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMSTAB_Agenda&Minutes_2011Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, December 20, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Uptown Social, 4th floor of Taimiro Plaza, 501 S. Austin Ave., Ste. 1410 If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Kirk Kriegel, Jeannine Weisbrod, Rusty Winkstern, Jim Wilson, Bob Weimer, Linda Moffet and John Marler Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Call to order/welcome guests - Michael Change and Bobby Choi, The Uptown Social 2.Introduction of new committee member - Jim Wilson , Minuteman Press 3.Chamber Arts Alliance Discussion (Marcy and Kirk) 4.Action Item Progress Reports: ·Holiday Retail Marketing - Small Business Saturday (Jeannine and Linda) ·SU “College Town” (Jim, Bob and Marcy) Update on Kirk’s meeting with Jake Schrum ·Next Quarterly Breakfast Bites Topic and Contributors (Shelly and Kirk) - Thursday, Jan. 19 ·Visit Successful TX Downtowns who use Arts as ED Tool (Marcy) – Downtown McKinney Visit (Jan. 13-14)- Final head count needed Update on Arts & Culture Board’s progress on plans for new Visual Arts Center and possible Pilot Program (Marcy) ·Downtown Building/Business Owner Database (Bob) 5.Staff Update (Shelly/Mark) – Winery Initiative report; IF Downtown Market Study Progress Report 6.Downtown updates and activity: New/existing businesses – 50/50 Restaurant & Wine Bar; The Uptown Social; “El Monumento” 7.Set agenda items for next meeting on Jan. 17/Adjourn Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, December 15, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 05:30 PM in the Tony & Luigi’s Restaurante, 1201 S. Church St., Georgetown, Texas. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Sue Raguse, Karin Truxillo, Marcy Urban Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:30 PM The Main Street Advisory Board will be meeting for a holiday party. No action will be taken. Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, December 9, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 04:00 PM in the Tony & Luigi's Restaurant, 1201 S. Church St., Georgetown, Texas If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Sue Raguse, Karin Truxillo, Marcy Urban Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED, FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 512/930-2027. Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, November 11, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Sue Raguse, Karin Truxillo, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order/Welcome guests 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the October 14 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report - Update on winery initiative , Annual Texas Downtown Revitalization Conference ; board member opening ; upcoming events and new business openings 5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Organization (Denise, Karin, Linda): Downtown TIRZ Board update , downtown flower bed project, College Town Committee update , update on action plan projects b.Promotion (Denise, Amanda, Sue): Update on Swirl; Façade grant check presentation date with Accents on the Square; update on action plan projects c.Economic Restructuring (Marcy): Breakfast Bites Roundtable Review with Southwestern University panel and next roundtable on Jan . 19; field tour to downtown McKinney – Nov . 11-12; update on action plan projects d.Design (Amanda, Sue): “Light up the Square” holiday lighting campaign , Christmas ornament fundraiser ·Joint Arts/Culture (Linda, Marcy): Public art in downtown flower beds 6.Set agenda items for December 9 th board meeting /Adjourn board meeting Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, November 11, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , November 11, 2011. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Sue Raguse, Karin Truxillo, Marcy Urban Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:36 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Denise moved to approve the October 14 th minutes, Karin seconded. All board members voted to approve (7-0). 3.Robbie gave an update for HARC. He mentioned that “El Monumento’s” proposed public art by a San Antonio Riverwalk artist on the retaining wall and possibly along the public sidewalks and San Gabriel River pedestrian bridge will go to HARC on December 8. 4.Staff Report: Shelly gave an overview of the annual Texas Downtown Revitalization Conference in Nacogdoches including how there were Stephen F. Austin University flags flying at the Fredonia Hotel they were staying at downtown as well as signs in downtown storefront windows welcoming SFA parents. Grape Creek Winery has signed the contract , so design work is taking place on the building. 5.Committee Reports: a.Organization: Denise mentioned the Downtown TIRZ Board reviewed the Austin Ave. Sidewalk Expansion project to remove the parking between 7 th and 8 th Streets to expand the sidewalk was approved for funding to go to city council. Marcy gave an update on the College Town Committee meeting at SU since her and Sue attended and the progress being made to get more SU merchandise sold locally in stores and distributing SU sports schedules. b.Promotion: Denise mentioned that the sign grant check presentation for Accents on the Square will be 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Swirl restaurant, retail and winery letters will go out soon. c.Economic Restructuring: Marcy discussed the topic for the Jan. 19 Breakfast Bites will be an overview by the city of the new downtown insignia as well as updates on downtown projects. The downtown McKinney trip is being rescheduled for January. d.Design: Linda gave an update that we chose the Christmas Light Co. to do our corner oak trees with LED lighting. Shelly mentioned the holiday ornament this year, the old Georgetown Light & Water Works Building (current police station), will be available for purchase the week of Thanksgiving. Joint Arts & Culture: Marcy mentioned Mike Martin with the Chamber’s push for an Arts Alliance group. Karin mentioned that Bill Sattler recommended the Arts & Culture Board to submit a proposal to city council for a proposed visual arts center before any action will be taken. 8.The meeting adjourned at 9:21 a.m. Respectfully submitted: ________________________________________________ Karin Truxillo, Board Secretary Date _________________________________________________ Denise Jimenez, Board Chair Date Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, October 14, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Sue Raguse, Karin Truxillo, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order/Welcome guests 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the September 9 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding the transfer of Facade Grant of Sarah & Preston Stone at 717-719 Main St. to property owners 4.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report - Annual Texas Downtown Revitalization Conference ; board member opening ; upcoming events and new business openings ; update on winery initiative 6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring (Marcy): Oct. 20 Breakfast Bites Roundtable with Southwestern University panel; field tour to downtown McKinney – Nov . 11-12; update on action plan projects b.Promotion (Denise ): Update on Swirl; Façade grant check presentation date with Accents on the Square; update on action plan projects c.Design (Amanda): “Light up the Square” holiday lighting campaign , Christmas ornament fundraiser ·Joint Arts/Culture (Linda, Marcy): Public art in downtown flower beds d.Organization (Denise, Karin, Linda): downtown flower bed project, update on action plan projects 7.Set agenda items for November 11 th board meeting/Adjourn board meeting Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, October 14, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , October 14, 2011. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Sue Raguse, Karin Truxillo, Marcy Urban Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner Minutes Regular Meeting L:\Division\ms\ed\MAIN STREET\ORGANIZATION\Advisory Board\Meetings\11-10-14 M.doc 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:31 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Linda moved to approve the September 9 th minutes, Denise seconded. All board members voted to approve. 3.Shelly explained to the board that the $10,000 façade grant that was originally approved at the July 8 th board meeting for Sarah and Preston Stone with Hill Country Bookstore at 717 S. Main St. is needing to be transferred to the property owners under the name of the Lera Brock Hughes Trust since the Hughes family is taking over the rehabilitation of the building and applying for a 20% federal tax credit. There is also a need by the property owners for a grant extension on the start date since the grant was originally required to start by October 26. Linda moved to transfer the $10,000 façade grant from the Stones to the Hughes Trust with a one-time grant start date extension of February 1, 2012 when construction must commence on the façade, Karin seconded. Karin suggested clarification of what it means to “commence construction”, and Shelly said there needs to be visible changes made to start or being prepared to start on the façade such as scaffolding being set up. All board members voted to approve. 4.Robbie gave an update for HARC. He mentioned that “El Monumento” has submitted an application for discussion of proposed public art by a San Antonio Riverwalk artist on the retaining wall and possibly along the public sidewalks and San Gabriel River pedestrian bridge. He also discussed their interest in bike racks since they are right off the hike and bike trail. There is also a submittal by DGK Architects on a new proposed county parking garage off 7 th and Rock Streets. He also mentioned a CAMP-NAPC training session that is being held in Georgetown March 26-27, 2012 at the library and courthouse if any board members are interested in attending. 5.Staff Report: Shelly mentioned the upcoming annual Texas Downtown Revitalization Conference in Nacogdoches, Nov. 1-4. She also mentioned that we currently have a board member opening if any board members have work colleagues or friends who might be interested. 6.Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring: Marcy reminded the board that the next quarterly Breakfast Bites on October 19 will be a Southwestern University panel with Jake Schrum, Jason Chapman, Dr. David Gaines and four students. A group on the committee is also planning to visit downtown McKinney on Friday, Nov. 11-12 if anyone from the board wants to attend. b.Promotion: Denise mentioned that Marsha and Bryan Farney will be the honorary event chairs of the 2012 Swirl. The poster is currently being designed. c.Design: Linda gave an update on the professional Christmas lighting fundraising since we have met the $15,000 city council match with Judge Gattis and Bill Sattler helping with the fundraising, now it’s just collecting donations. We are looking at two different holiday light companies. Joint Arts & Culture: Discussion about adding public art/sculpture to a few of the downtown flower beds along Main Street with the help from the Arts & Culture Board’s Dar Richardson. The project should be ready by Thanksgiving. d.Organization: Denise said the committee met and is reviewing the downtown flower bed project as well as other work plan projects like an online business directory. 8.The meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m. Respectfully submitted: ________________________________________________ Karin Truxillo, Board Secretary Date _________________________________________________ Denise Jimenez, Board Chair Date Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, September 9, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Karin Truxillo, Laura Cobrun Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order/Welcome guests 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the August 12 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report - update on winery initiative , new local business updates ; upcoming events 5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Design (Laura, Amanda): Christmas ornament fundraiser and downtown holiday lighting , update on action plan projects b.Promotion (Denise, Laura): Façade grant check presentation date with Accents on the Square ; update on action plan projects c.Economic Restructuring (Marcy): Update on action plan projects ·Joint Arts/Culture (Linda, Marcy): Update on letter-writing campaign and Texas Main Street Program design report d.Organization (Denise, Karin, Linda): SU College Town Committee ; update on action plan projects 6.Set agenda items for October 14 th board meeting /Adjourn board meeting Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, September 9, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , September 9, 2011. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Karin Truxillo Board Members Absent: Laura Coburn Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner and Mark Thomas, ED Director Minutes Regular Meeting L:\Division\ms\ed\MAIN STREET\ORGANIZATION\Advisory Board\Meetings\11-8-12 M.doc 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Linda moved to approve the August 12 th minutes, Denise seconded. All board members approved. 3.Robbie gave an update for HARC. He mentioned that site plan for Grape Creek Vineyards is still needed. Work is also going on at 707 S. Austin Ave. 4.Bob Kostka with the Palace Theatre presented a façade grant application for $4650 to upgrade façade of Palace Theatre. He mentioned he works with the Arts & Culture Board and the importance of developing an arts and culture district downtown. The façade grant improvements include: resurfacing existing stucco façade, repainting with same colors, upgrading marquee with heavier angle iron supports, replacing display cases, and replacing cracked ceramic tiles. Linda moved to approve the façade grant to the Georgetown Palace Theatre for $4650, Marcy seconded. All board members approved. 5.Staff Report: Mark gave a winery initiative update on Grape Creek Vineyard that the contract is complicated and being finalized. It’s a least to purchase option with 4A funds. Two other Texas wineries have expressed interest in downtown Georgetown because of Grape Creek’s commitment. Marcy asked about the Albertson’s building and Mark explained that the building is listed above market value so there’s not serious interest at current pricing . Conchita Gusman was recently contracted with to target downtown retail leads. 6.Committee Reports: a.Design: Laura was absent so Linda discussed her interest in hiring a professional holiday lighting company to focus on our large corner oak trees around the square and building up our holiday lighting like San Antonio’s Riverwalk. City Councilmember Bill Sattler expressed his interest in trying to get matching funding from city council to help fundraise for professional holiday lighting. Bill mentioned that the county has tapped into contractors for their holiday fundraising for additional courthouse lighting. b.Promotion: Denise mentioned next Swirl meeting is Sept. 15. Letters to wineries, retailers and restaurants need to be tweaked and sent out. c.Economic Restructuring: Marcy mentioned that the next Breakfast Bites on October 19 will be focused on Southwestern University with Jake Schrum, SU staff and students on a panel. Joint Arts & Culture: Shelly passed out copies of Sarah Blankenship’s Texas Main Street design report on the recommendation of turning the current police station (Georgetown Light & Water Works Building) into a visual arts center. Bill Sattler expressed his support of it becoming an arts destination. d.Organization: Denise called a meeting for 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. 8.The meeting adjourned at 10:11 a.m. Respectfully submitted: ________________________________________________ Karin Truxillo, Board Secretary Date _________________________________________________ Denise Jimenez, Board Chair Date Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, August 12, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Karin Truxillo, Ki Browning, Laura Coburn Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order/Welcome guests 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the July 8 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion regarding Georgetown Swirl budget and Main Street Façade Fund – Lorie Lankford, Accounting Controller 5.Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination and election of board vice chair 6.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – review copies of annual board action plan, wine industry-related update, update on IF Market Study citizen meeting , new business updates, upcoming downtown training opportunities 7.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring (Marcy): “Breakfast Bites” August. 17 Roundtable; update on action plan projects ·Joint Arts/Culture (Linda, Marcy): Update from downtown arts visit to Clifton b.Promotion (Denise, Ki, Laura): Façade grant check presentation dates ; update on action plan projects c.Design (Laura,): Christmas ornament fundraiser and downtown holiday lighting , update on action plan projects d.Organization (Denise, Karin, Ki, Linda): Update on action plan projects Set agenda items for September 9 th board meeting/Adjourn board meeting Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, August 12, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , August 12, 2011. Board Members Present: Laura Coburn, Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Lori Lankford, Accounting Controller; Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Robbie Wyler – Historic District Planner; Tina Dunbar – ED Admin Analyst and Mark Thomas – ED Director Minutes Regular Meeting L:\Division\ms\ed\MAIN STREET\ORGANIZATION\Advisory Board\Meetings\11-8-12 M.doc 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:45 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Ki moved to correct the July minutes on agenda item #3 on Façade & Sign Grant applications to reflect that she voted in favor of the façade and sign grants for 717 S. Main St., Hill Country Bookstore, Karin seconded. Discussion of voting on the wording of the minutes not the actual subject matter listed in the minutes. All board members approved. Ki moved to add to agenda item #7, that Focus magazine did not acknowledge photo contest sponsors, Karin seconded. All board members approved. 3.Robbie gave an update for HARC. He reviewed the six downtown projects approved from the July 28 th HARC meeting including Hill Country Bookstore’s replacement of their blue fabric awning and the demolition of 614 S. Main St building for Grape Creek Vineyard. Mark Thomas gave a brief update on the contract negotiations with Grape Creek as well as the Georgetown Winery Initiative. Robbie mentioned that the new Monument restaurant at River Place is moving ahead and wants to tie to the park’s trail system. Amanda Parr mentioned Rusty said he hopes to open by March 1. 4.Accounting Controller Lorie Lankford presented information on government accounting and how it can be complicated and is different from private banking. She also reviewed the Main Street Façade Fund account which is made up of three revenue accounts that are used for the Georgetown Swirl , the ornament fundraiser for holiday lighting and decoration, and the façade and sign grant program. The 2011 shows a profit of $9588.56. Lorie and Lindsay Daniell will start attending Swirl meeting and other annual city fundraisers to help with accounting. 5.Denise moved to nominate Linda McCalla as new board vice chair, Laura seconded. All board members approved. 6.Staff Report: Shelly passed out copies of the board’s printed 2011-12 Strategic Action Plan from LCRA and mentioned that all future committee meetings need to include the individual committee action items on their agendas so that committee progress can be reported at the monthly board meetings. She reviewed the July 22 Citizen Forum meeting that was held to get feedback on IF Marketing’s Downtown Market Study in regards to three main questions: what is Georgetown’s core tourism ID, how do we use our current tourism assets/attractions and what key themes tie the events/attractions all together? Shelly mentioned the eight page Monument Café article in the National Trust’s Main Street Program May/June journal “Main Street Now”. Shelly passed out and reviewed a memo addressing the questions that Board Member Ki Browning had emailed in regards to the Swirl, Façade Fund, future fundraising and fiduciary responsibility of the board, and city board policies and procedures. 7.Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring: Marcy corrected the date of the next Breakfast Bites to August 18 where Kirk Kriegel will discuss the book “Creating Raving Fans”. Joint Arts & Culture: Marcy reported on the Clifton , Texas arts trip had 11 people from the Arts & Culture Board, CVB Board and Main St. attended. She was very impressed with what they accomplished for their size with 20 artists in residence and the Bosque Arts Center in the old Clifton College historic building with a newer addition to it. Karin mentioned the arts and culture presentations given at the last city council meeting. b.Promotion: Denise reported that the committee will meet soon. The Garden Path Florist sign grant check presentation has been rescheduled to 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, and Ken’z Guitars and All Things Kids will be scheduled soon. Shelly passed out Pink Heals postcards for board members to distribute. b.Design: Laura reported that the annual Christmas ornament will be the current police station building, the old Georgetown Light & Water Work Building, since we are celebrating its centennial this year. The committee meets at 5:15 p.m. on the second Mondays of the month but will need to move the date . c.Organization: Denise will call a committee meeting in September. 8.Linda suggested a discussion on downtown Christmas lighting for the September 9 th board meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m. Respectfully submitted: ________________________________________________ Karin Truxillo, Board Secretary Date _________________________________________________ Denise Jimenez, Board Chair Date Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, July 8, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Laura Coburn, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order/Welcome guests 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the June 10 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant applications – Robert May – 119 W. 7 th St.; Rachel Smith – 805 S. Main St.; Sarah & Preston Stone – 717-719 Main St. 4.Discussion and possible action regarding board support letter on possible Visual Arts Center 5.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC Update – Valerie Kreger 6.Discussion and possible action regarding city board policies and procedures 7.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – wine industry-related update, advertising, business updates 8.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring (Marcy): “Breakfast Bites” Roundtable ; update on action plan projects ·Joint Arts/Culture (Linda, Marcy): Downtown arts visit to Clifton b.Design (Laura): First meeting update on action plan projects c.Promotion (Denise, Ki, Laura): Façade grant check presentations ; update on action plan projects d. Organization (Denise, Karin, Ki, Linda): Update on action plan projects 9.Set agenda items for August 12 th board meeting /Adjourn board meeting Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, July 8, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , July 8, 2011. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo Board Members Absent: Laura Coburn Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner; Bridget Chapman, Asst. City Attorney Minutes Regular Meeting L:\Division\ms\ed\MAIN STREET\ORGANIZATION\Advisory Board\Meetings\11-7-8 M.doc 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:32 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Denise moved agenda item number two to the end of the agenda after number item number eight. 3.Shelly informed the board that the current balance in the façade grant program is $17,969.30, and we also have access to an additional $15,000 that we’ll receive in the new fiscal year. Downtown building owner Robert May presented a façade grant for $10,000 for maintenance and structural repair of the turret on the historic Lockett Bldg at 119 W. 7 th St. Ki moved for approval, Marcy seconded, and motion approved by all board members. Rachel Smith with Razmataz Salon at 805 S. Main St. presented her façade and sign grants totaling $2,528.14 for a new fabric awning, repair and accent paint for wood trim windows and a new sign in black and gold colors. Linda moved for approval, Denise seconded, motion approved by all board members. Sarah and Preston Stone of Hill Country Bookstore at 717 S. Main St. made a façade and sign grant request for the maximum $10,500 to replace current blue fabric awning and replace with wooden tie-rod canopy to expose transom windows , add new Square Books signage above canopy , pedestrian signage below canopy and window signage. Denise moved for approval, Linda seconded, motion approved by all board members present. 4.Discussion about the board writing a support letter for a visual arts center in the current police station when the police move out in 2014. Ki presented a few minor modifications to the example support letter provided, Linda moved to approve the support letter with modifications, Ki seconded, motion approved by all board members. 5.Valerie Kreger gave an update for HARC in Robbie’s absence. There are seven items to be reviewed at the July 28 th HARC meeting to include the color of fencing at The Garden at Monument; under canopy lighting at 703 and 705 S. Main St; Palace Theatre’s wooden display case replacement; and 614 S. Main St. city office demolished and replaced with courtyard for Grape Creek Vineyard. 6.Acting City Attorney Bridget Chapman reviewed city board policies and procedures by summarizing that all city meetings are open to the public that have been posted. She also reiterated the role of a board member as it is stated in the board bylaws. Any agenda item a board member wishes to be added to the agenda can be submitted to the staff liaison or board chair at least seven days before the board meeting. She discussed walking quorums and not emailing other board member about items that will be discussed in a board meeting since it needs to be discussed with all members present. 7.Staff Report: · Shelly informed the board that the Grape Creek Vineyards contract for the Visitor Info Center building should be finalized at the last city council meeting in August. The 4A Board is still negotiating incentives for the project that could range between $250,000 - $300,000. Focus on Georgetown and Georgetown View magazines’ July issues printed photos on May’s National Preservation Month Photo Contest, however Focus did not acknowledge sponsors. New downtown businesses include Real Deals on Austin Ave. and 2 nd St., and the Chamber ribbon cutting for Fleur de Luxe will be Thursday, July 14. 8.Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring: Marcy reported that Kirk Kriegel will lead the July Breakfast Bites roundtable discussion. Linda Moffet with Focus on Georgetown magazine is the newest committee member. Joint Arts & Culture: Marcy reported that a trip to Clifton , Texas with board members from Main Street , CVB and Arts & Culture will take place on Friday, July 15 to determine how the small town succeeds using the arts as tourism and economic development. Linda toured the police station and mentioned a letter-writing campaign by individuals to city council members recommending the police station as a visual arts center. b.Design: In Laura’s absence, Denise reported that the committee met on June 15 and discussed the building for the annual Christmas ornament, a possible landscape competition in October and Austin Ave. and 8 th St. building possibly being rehabbed, and additional lighting around the square. The Texas Historical Commission won’t allow additional landscaping on the courthouse grounds. c.Promotion: Denise reported that the committee will meet next Thursday. Façade grant check presentations have already been done for Galaxy and The Escape. Ken’z Guitars, All Things Kids, Accents on the Square, and Garden Path Florist & Gifts will be done between the 18 th and 25 th of the month. Ki made a motion that Shelly finish the Swirl revenue summary spreadsheet and deliver to board members at the next board meeting , Karin seconded, approved by all board members. d.Organization: Denise reported that the committee has not met , but the photo contest thank you ad was printed in The Sun. 9.Ki moved to amend the June 10 th meeting minutes to include concerns on deadlines missed sponsorship logos not posted online…credit for photos could potentially attract more contestants , Karin seconded. Amended minutes were approved by majority of board members present , Denise Jimenez did not vote. 10.The meeting adjourned at 10:32 a.m. The next meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. on August 12 th at the Williamson Co. Courthouse’s second floor conference room. Respectfully submitted: ________________________________________________ Karin Truxillo, Board Secretary Date _________________________________________________ Denise Jimenez, Board Chair Date Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, June 10, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Laura Coburn, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order/Welcome 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the May 13 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade Grant applications – Ken Horak - 703 & 705 S. Main St. 4.Review and approval of the Main Street Advisory Board bylaws - Bridget Chapman, Asst. City Attorney 5.Report from Arts & Culture Board concerning possible Visual Arts Center – Eric Lashley, Library Director 6.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC Update – Robbie Wyler 7.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – IF Marketing recommendations , wine industry-related update, advertising, business updates, upcoming trainings 8.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Design (Laura; sign sub-Ki and Karin): New Design Committee members and first meeting date b.Organization (Denise, Karin, Ki, Linda): National Preservation Month Photo Contest update c.Promotion (Denise , Ki, Laura, Linda): Façade Grant check presentations d.Economic Restructuring (Marcy): New Committee Members, Downtown Visit for the Arts ·Joint Arts/Culture (Linda, Marcy): 9.Review and update Board’s 2011-12 Strategic Action Plan– Denise Jimenez 10.Set agenda items for July 8 th board meeting /Adjourn board meeting Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, June 10, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , June 10, 2011. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Laura Coburn, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director; Eric Lashley, Library Director; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner; Bridget Chapman, Asst. City Attorney Minutes Regular Meeting L:\Division\ms\ed\MAIN STREET\ORGANIZATION\Advisory Board\Meetings\11-6-10 M.doc 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 13 th meeting minutes, Denise seconded. Minutes were approved by all board members present. 3.Ken Horak presented his façade 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 façade grant applications totaling $13,500, Ki seconded, and approved by all board members present. 4.Asst. City Attorney Bridget 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 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 HARC, 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 15-17 th , Preserve America workshop and annual summer Main Street Training in Denton, Shelly is attending. TTIA regional workshop in Bastrop, June 28 th , 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 façade 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. 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 th at the Williamson Co. Courthouse. Respectfully submitted: ________________________________________________ Karin Truxillo, Board Secretary Date _________________________________________________ Denise Jimenez, Board Vice Chair Date Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, May 13, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Connie Watson, Denise Jimenez, Laura Coburn, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order/Welcome 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the April 8 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC Update – Robbie Wyler 4.Review Board’s 2011-12 Strategic Action Plan – Connie Watson 5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – advertising, wine industry-related updates, business update, upcoming trainings 6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Organization (Connie, Denise, Karin, Ki, Linda): National Preservation Month Photo Contest update b.Promotion (Denise, Connie, Ki, Laura, Linda): Swirl 2012, Façade Grant check presentations c.Economic Restructuring (Marcy): Review April Breakfast Bites discussion d.Design (Laura; Ki and Karin): Possible Design Committee members ; update from HARC sign subcommittee mtg. representatives e.Joint Arts/Culture (Linda, Marcy): 7.Set agenda items for June 10 th board meeting/Adjourn board meeting Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, May 13, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , May 13, 2011. Board Members Present: Ki Browning, Laura Coburn, Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Karin Truxillo, Marcy Urban, Connie Watson Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:34 a.m. by Board Chair Connie Watson. 2.Denise moved to approve the May 13 th meeting minutes, Karin seconded. Minutes were approved by all board members present. 3.Robbie gave HARC update, including a review of the HARC sign meeting Ki & Marcy attended; new Monument restaurant at River Place has started construction and a streetscape project along Austin Ave. will connect the two restaurants ; Monument Market is now open, and beer garden is under construction. Fleur de Lux is moving into the old Scentchips & More location and has applied for a sign permit. 4.Staff Report given by Shelly and Gene Richards: ·Shelly mentioned the new south facing Monument Café billboard at Mac Haik and the great success Rusty Winkstern has reported , so staff is looking further into a possibility of putting a south-facing billboard for downtown. Spec’s is also opening up at Wolf Ranch. Some upcoming trainings for board members are available through UFCU and through Preserve America in mid-June in downtown Denton if anyone is interested in attending. ·Gene reviewed his progress on the Georgetown Winery Initiative including contacting 28 Texas wineries with progress being made on finalizing a deal on the Visitor Information Center location in June. He recommended that city and county offices on the square or close to the square be used for retail businesses. 5.Committee Reports: a.Organization: Connie reported that National Preservation Month photo contest is ongoing and photos will be displayed in library last week in May. b.Promotion: Denise reported that a hit list for 2012 Swirl wineries and restaurants have been discussed, so recruitment is already starting. New discussion about having just desserts at three retail locations for half price. Galaxy Bakery is having a joint Main Street Façade & Sign Grant check presentation and Chamber ribbon cutting in June so board members need to attend. c.Economic Restructuring: Marcy reported that there were more people at the April 20 roundtable and it focused on cross promoting. The next “Breakfast Bites” roundtable will be in July on the book, “Creating Raving Fans” lead by Kirk Kriegel. d.Design: Laura reported that potential new committee members include Michael Cox, Nick Ramos, Amanda, Diana with SU and Jane. e.Joint Arts & Culture: no report, meeting to be called after election 6.Connie walked through the draft of the 2011-12 Board Action Plan. Shelly recommended that Committee Chairs meet with her individually to review their committee projects. The meeting was adjourned at 10:29 a.m. The next meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. on June 10th at the Williamson Co. Courthouse. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, April 8, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Connie Watson, Denise Jimenez, Laura Coburn, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Call to order/Welcome 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the March 11 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade Grant application – Karen Soeffker with All Things Kids – 703 S. Main St. 4.Introduction and discussion with HARC board member and Texas Main Street Program Project Design Assistant – Sarah Blankenship 5.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC Update – Robbie Wyler 6.Discussion and possible action regarding 2011/12 Board Budget Input form 7.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – advertising, wine industry-related updates, annual board action plan update meeting 8.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Promotion (Denise, Connie, Ki, Laura): Georgetown Swirl update b.Organization (Connie, Denise, Karin, Ki, Linda): National Preservation Month activities? c.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Connie): d.Design (Laura; Ki and Karin) : e.Joint Arts/Culture (Linda, Marcy): 9.Set agenda items for May 13 th board meeting /Adjourn board meeting BREAK Annual Board Strategic Planning Retreat AGENDA 9:45amWelcome/Purpose Connie Watson, Shelly Hargrove 9:55amReview of 2010 Accomplishments Shelly Hargrove 10:00amExpectations/Introductions Facilitators: Sarah Page and Jeremy Zaborowski LCRA Community and Economic Development 10:10amVision development 10:20amIdentification of issues and challenges 10:40amGoal development 11:00amBegin Small Group Action Planning NoonLunch catered 12:15pmContinue Small Group Action Planning 12:45pmReporting/Expectations Review 1:00pmWrap-Up & Adjourn Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, April 8, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , April 8, 2011. Board Members Present: Connie Watson, Denise Jimenez, Laura Coburn, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:33 a.m. by Board Chair Connie Watson. 2.Ki moved to approve the March 11 th meeting minutes, Denise seconded. Minutes were approved by all board members present. 3.Project Design Assistant Sarah Blankenship with the Texas Main Street Center in Austin was introduced and presented examples of Georgetown façade renderings and explained what design services she provides downtown businesses as a free Main Street program service. Images of the old Gold’s Dept store , Galaxy Cupcakes, Just Kidds & More and the old Fire House were reviewed as well as examples from other Texas Main Street cities. 4.Robbie gave HARC update, including the approval of El Monumento’s design and incentives and Monument’s new biergarten, as well as Galaxy Bakery’s expansion. A date will be set soon for HARC’s sign discussion. 5.Staff Report given by Shelly: ·Shelly showed the cooperative ad that was done with CVB to advertise Georgetown in the Austin American-Statesman’s “Get Outta Town” Travel Central Texas Spring publication that was inserted the Thursday of SXSW. ·Shelly gave update on Georgetown Winery Initiative (GWI) that we are getting closer to a deal with our first winery, more details to come next month. 6.Committee Reports: a.Promotion: Denise reported that Swirl made around $9,000. Future Swirl events will be held the first Saturday in March so next year’s lands on March 3. Denise moved that we reimburse Garden Path Florist and Georgetown Antique Mall half their retail sponsorship, $75 each since they didn’t have a winery in their stores, Linda seconded. All in favor, none opposed. b.Organization: Connie reported that National Preservation Month photo contest brochures were printed and distributed to museum, library, Visitor Info Center and City utility office. Deadline is May 21 with 5 photo categories. Photos will be displayed on Downtown Georgetown Texas Facebook page for voting after May 21. c.Economic Restructuring: Connie reported next Breakfast Bites is Wed, April 20 at the Library’s class room on cross promoting and business synergy with Georgetown Antique Mall, Novita Spa and Grape Creek Vineyard as lead roundtable speakers. d.Design: Connie mentioned that she recruited Michael Cox as a new member for the Design Committee. e.Joint Arts & Culture: no report, but a meeting will probably be set after the May 14 bond election to see if an Arts Center will go in the current Police Station 8.The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 a.m. The next meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. on May 13 th at the Williamson Co. Courthouse. 9.The meeting was called to order again at 10 a.m. to discuss agenda item #3. Karen Soeffker with All Things Kids at 703 S. Main St. presented her sign grant. She added a main 2.5’ x 10’ signboard, a double faced hanging sign under awning and two 24’ x 36’ window signs. Linda moved to approve the sign grant for $500, Laura seconded. All in favor, none opposed. 10.Meeting was adjourned at 10:17 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, March 11, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Connie Watson, Denise Jimenez, Laura Coburn, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order/Welcome 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the February 11 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination and election of Board Vice-Chair and Secretary 4.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC Update – Robbie Wyler 5.Discussion and possible action regarding appointment of board representative to meet with HARC sign subcommittee and other downtown organizations to provide input on downtown window signage regulations – Robbie Wyler 6.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – advertising, wine industry-related updates, annual board action plan update meeting 7.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Promotion (Denise, Connie, Ki): Georgetown Swirl review b.Organization (Connie, Denise, Ki, Linda): National Preservation Month activities? c.Economic Restructuring (Connie): d.Design : e.Joint Arts/Culture (Linda): 8.Set agenda items for April 8 th board meeting /Adjourn board meeting BREAK I.Introduction to THC’s Annual Main Street Board Training – Jill Robinson , Assistant State Coordinator II.Presentation ·Short History of Main Street Program ·Board Member, Board Chair and Manager Responsibilities ·The Four Points of Main Street: Individual Committee Responsibilities and Projects III.Review and Close Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, March 11, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , March 11, 2011. Board Members Present: Connie Watson, Denise Jimenez, Laura Coburn, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Karin Truxillo Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:40 a.m. by Board Chair Connie Watson. 2.Linda moved to approve the February 11 th meeting minutes, Denise seconded. Minutes were approved by all board members present. 3.Connie moved to keep Denise as board vice chair, Marcy seconded. All members present approved. Connie moved for Karin to be secretary , Denise seconded. All members present approved. 4.Robbie Reported on HARC , including All Things Kids, Bruner Law Firm and Galaxy Bakery updates, new title and mortgage company at old gas station on Austin. Bob Koska picked up façade grant application for Palace Theatre. Monument Café is also putting in a beer garden. 5.Ki and Karin volunteered to represent Main Street Advisory Board for sign subcommittee meeting with HARC mtg. 6.Staff Report given by Shelly: ·Shelly had Denise report on the Swirl, suggestions for next year are more volunteers, music. Linda suggested fewer bottles of wine to winners; we needed more wineries and jazz-themed musicians. ·Preservation Month Photo contest – asked the museum and arts/culture boards to help, mtg will be scheduled for later in the week under Organization Committee. ·Suggested Kay Harvey-Mosley with Texas Main Street Center for merchandising seminar in Georgetown ·TWGGA – Gene and Shelly were the only city attending , a top Texas winery said “I want the fire station”. ·Will update annual board action plan after next board meeting; need board input forms for budget, etc, Shelly will email forms ·Shelly will get board notebooks for new board members by next board mtg 7.Committee Reports: a.Promotion: Denise reported that Swirl made around $12,246.00 . Next year’s event may be held in early March so as not to be scheduled right before Chamber bridal show b.Design: no report c.Economic Restructuring: Connie reported next meeting will be held on third Wednesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. at the City Offices Conference Room. d.Organization: Connie reported that National Preservation Month activities – photo contest e.Joint Arts & Culture: no report 8.The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m. The next meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. on April 8 th at the Williamson Co. Courthouse. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, February 11, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, February 11, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Connie Watson, Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Mike Burton, Rusty Winkstern and Mike Burton Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order/Welcome 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the January 14 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action to provide input on the 2011-12 budget process – Laurie Brewer 4.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC Update – Robbie Wyler 5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – advertising, wine industry-related updates, required Main Street Advisory Board Training and Board Action Plan update 6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Promotion (Denise, Connie, Ki): Georgetown Swirl b.Economic Restructuring (Connie, Rusty): Breakfast Bites review c.Design (Mike, Lucas): d.Organization (Connie, Mike, Denise, Ki, Linda): National Preservation Month activities - May e.Joint Arts/Culture (Linda): 7.Set agenda items for March 11 th board meeting/Adjourn AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order at 9:30 a.m. 2.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade Grant application – Navita Elwell with Accents on the Square – 714 S. Austin Ave. 3.Adjourn Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, January 14, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson Co. Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Connie Watson, Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Ki Browning, Lucas Adams, Mike Burton and Rusty Winkstern Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM AGENDA Mission Statement: the Georgetown Main Street Program seeks to enhance downtown vibrancy and historic preservation by using the National Trust Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach of organization, design, economic development and promotion. 1.Call to order/Welcome 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the December 10 th meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC Update – Robbie Wyler 4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – Main Street Collectible Ornament sales, Advertising, New Texas Main Street Manager & board training 5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Promotion (Denise, Connie, Ki): Georgetown Swirl update b.Economic Restructuring (Connie, Rusty, Linda): Breakfast Bites quarterly roundtable c.Design (Mike, Denise, Lucas): d.Organization (Connie, Mike, Denise, Ki, Linda): e.Joint Arts/Culture: 6.Set agenda items for February 11 th board meeting/Adjourn Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2011, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Minutes of the Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, January 14, 2011 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , January 14, 2011. Board Members Present: Connie Watson, chair; Ki Browning, Denise Jimenez, vice chair; Linda McCalla; Mike Burton, secretary; Lucas Adams Board Members Absent: Rusty Winkstern Staff Present: Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner; Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:33 a.m. by Board Chair Connie Watson. 2.Connie moved to approve the December 10 th meeting minutes, Denise seconded. Minutes were approved, three to one. 3.Valerie reported on River Place which is utilizing many innovative green techniques. Access to El Monumento restaurant will be from Austin Ave. Planned to only be zoned restaurant. Valerie also reported on various sign applications in the district. 4.Staff Report given by Shelly: ·Shelly reported on the Main Street Ornaments. Sold close to 300 ornaments and over $5,000. Sold out of 2010 and 2008 ornaments this year, but still have some 2009 Lockett building ornaments left. There is about $3,000 in the budget for new Christmas lights/decor now. ·Shelly also reported on first Breakfast Bites. Wednesday, January 26 from 8-10. A roundtable format discussion on best practices in the downtown. ·85 tickets have been sold for Georgetown Swirl. Seven of 12 retail locations are secured. · The deadline for new board applicants are due Friday. Texas Main Street Manager and Board Training is January 23rd-25th at the library. 6.Committee Reports: a.Promotion: Denise reported on the Georgetown Swirl. Entertainment has been lined up (Joe Cordi) for $250 for the night. There hasn't been much in sponsorship dollars yet, however there has been some in-kind sponsorships. Ki has been working on the wine tote bags and photography. b.Design: no report c.Economic Restructuring: Connie reported on Breakfast Bites roundtable d.Organization: no report, but Shelly mentioned that at next committee meeting it will require an agenda to be posted 72 hours in advance since it will be a quorum of the board e.Joint Arts & Culture: no report 8.The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m. The next meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. on February 11 at the Williamson Co. Courthouse.