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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMSTAB_Agenda&Minutes_2012Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Wednesday, December 5, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 05:00 PM in the Gumbo’s North Restaurant, Meeting Room, 701 S. Main St, If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:00 PM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the November 16 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant application – David Cohen, ThunderCloud Subs – 1004 S. Austin Ave. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Promotion (Denise, Amanda, Jim): Georgetown Swirl update b.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): holiday lighting and window decorating contest update; holiday ornament marketing c.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, David, Jim): SU update, video proposal update 4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report –Gallo Wine trip, new board member and committee recruitment 5.Set agenda items for January 11 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Wednesday, December 5, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , December 5, 2012. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson, Linda McCalla Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Denise moved to approve the November 16 th board meeting minutes, Julie seconded. All board members present voted to approve (6-0, Marcy Urban was not present to vote). 3.David Cohen with ThunderCloud Subs presented his façade and sign grant application for 814 S. Main that will include replacement of garage doors with storefront window and door system that looks similar to original doors , a new steel/wood tie-rod canopy with down lights, improved roof with insulation and new sign aluminum lettering sign of white letters with red border with back lighting what a total project cost of $113,171. Linda moved to accept the $10,000 façade grant and $500 matching sign grants pending HARC approval, Amanda seconded. All board members present voted to approve (7-0). David mentioned that there will be solar panels on the roof. 4.Committee Reports: a.Promotion: Denise reported progress on Swirl that approximately 46 wine bottles have already been collected for wine auction and each board member will be responsible to sell 20 wine auction tickets each. Twenty-five event tickets have already sold online with ticket sales having started on December 1. b.Design: Amanda reported that of the 15 total entries in the inaugural holiday lighting contest, the Judges Award Winners were: Best in Square – All Things Kids, Window Wonderland – Gumbo’s North, and Home for the Holidays – Georgetown Antique Mall. People’s Choice will be announced at First Friday this week but it’s looking like the Williamson Museum is the favorite. Amanda recommended that the Visitor Center be open during next year’s Lighting of the Square so that folks could vote that night for People’s Choice and drop off their ballots. Also for public restroom accessibility in the city council chambers lobby as well as the arts center. David reported on ornament inventory with only 28 Lockett, 148 Light & Water Works Bldg , and 105 fire house ornaments left. Heritage Society will sell them in the Homes Tour this weekend for $20 each which includes tax to keep it simple. Linda mentioned a thank you ad to the holiday lighting sponsors in The Sun as well as each board member writing thank you letters to who they contacted. Linda mentioned her interest in talking more with the county about lighting up the trees on their courthouse lawn. Marcy and Julie mentioned Valerie Covey visited the ornament booth during the Stroll to discuss the lights. c.Economic Restructuring: Jim reported on today’s Southwestern Football Pep Rally meeting where two pep rallies will take place next fall for the first game on September 6 and then for Homecoming Weekend, both First Fridays. Also discussed a community benefactor program tour with lunch soon. The annual Candlelight Tour is this Thursday at 6 and 8 p.m. Marcy discussed downtown video proposal with Matt Graves about downtown business videos posted online and maybe discussed during and upcoming Breakfast Bites. 5.Laurie discussed the upcoming Gallo Wine trip to California. This trip will be mainly an informational-gathering trip to visit downtown Paso Robles which was a benchmark city in the IF Marketing Downtown Report and meet with their city government contacts which recruited multiple wineries to their downtown and check out their retail mix. Will also meet with several Gallo contacts and discuss on ways to possibly work together and their customer experience. 6.The next board meeting will be January 11. Linda mentioned scheduling a meeting with Amanda and Jim Briggs to discuss the future funding of the downtown holiday lights. The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructing Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, December 4, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructing Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the ED Conference Room, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructing Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Jim Wilson, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructing Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Review November 13th meeting notes 2.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: A.Quarterly Breakfast Bites: (Marcy/Jim) Discuss progress in planning Feb. 19 Breakfast Bites presentation with Day Tripper; “Innovative things going on in Central Texas communities.”Future panels: May: SU plans for sports program; August: Event planners from towns in area B.New Downtown Business Welcome Visits: (Julie, David) Add “What drew you to Georgetown comments to back of info cards; tie to marketing campaign; new businesses to downtown C.Downtown Business/Property Owner Database: (John/Marcy/Julie) Demonstrate how each member can set up their own list from spreadsheet; set up e-mail lists for each block; delete businesses that have left. D.Increase awareness and participation in Small Business Saturday: (Bob, Shelly) Update on merchants’ business levels. E.Partner with Arts & Culture Board/Arts Alliance/CVB/Georgetown Art Works to support Arts Center, visit successful downtowns which use arts as ED tool and promote GISD and SU student involvement in the arts: (Marcy/Bob/Julie) – Fredericksburg trip review and report F.Partner with SU College Town Committee: (Jim, Bob) Pirate Bucks locations; bookstore 4.Video/magazine/newspaper exposure for downtown merchants (Jim/Marcy); Review proposals from videographers 5.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs; Books on Tap; Dimmitt Building; old Sherman Hotel; ‘Light Up the Square’ holiday lighting contest update; holiday lighting fund-raiser; discussion 6.Set agenda items for next meeting on January 8/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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, December 3, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 05:15 PM in the CVB Conference Room, 103 W. 7th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Jim Wilson and Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:15 PM 1.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: Increase awareness and funding for the façade and sign grant program with the Georgetown Swirl ·Increase awareness through grant check and award presentations to recipients on social media and PR – Old Berry Hardware Bldg/Tom Guyton; Gumbo’s/Shuler & Denise Page - Denise ·Georgetown Swirl: Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 – Denise/Trisha a.Events Graphics/Advertising – Shelly b.Retailers - Denise c.Restaurants - Trisha d.Wineries - Shelly e.PR/ Website/Online Ticket Sales – Dec. 1 - Shelly f.Event Volunteers – Cindy H.? g.Sponsorship – Lauryl h.Wine Auction – Mickie and Kathy i.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda j.Décor – Carol Brite with Fleur de Luxe Implement IF Marketing report recommendations regarding signature downtown events ·Explore possibility of annual art bowl fundraising dinner in the fall (October/November 2013?) - Amanda 2.Staff Update: Gallo Wine Trip, ‘Light Up the Square’ holiday lighting contest update; holiday lighting fund-raiser; ThunderCloud Subs; Books on Tap; Dimmitt Building; old Sherman Hotel; board and committee member recruitment 3.Set agenda items for January 8th/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 _________________, 2012, 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 16, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse 2nd Floor North Conference Room, 710 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the October 12 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant application – Lois Townsend with Avalon Monuments – 1004 S. Austin Ave. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding grant extension for Facade Grant application – Dimmitt Bldg. – Erin Rost and Ellen Hughes – 717 S. Main St. 4.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner 5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): holiday lighting and window decorating contest ; holiday ornament marketing ; “Light up the Square” fundraising campaign update ; other action plan projects update ·Joint Arts & Culture (Marcy): arts update b.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, David, Jim): Fredericksburg Trip review ; SU update; new businesses; other action plan projects update c.Promotion (Denise, Amanda, Jim): 30 th Main Street Anniv. Dinner review; Georgetown Swirl; other action plan projects update d.Organization (Linda, Denise): Board and committee chair communication ; other action plan projects update 6.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – TDA President Award, Gallo Winery trip, Gallery Georgetown review; Main Street and Austin Ave . Sidewalk Project 7.Set agenda items for December 7 th or 21st? 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 _________________, 2012, 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 16, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , November 16, 2012. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson Board Members Absent: Linda McCalla Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Valerie Kreger, principal planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:31 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Denise moved to approve the October 12 th board meeting minutes, Jim seconded. All board members present voted to approve (5-0, Marcy Urban wasn’t present at meeting yet). 3.Lois Townsend with Avalon Monuments presented her sign grant application for individual red metal letters on the front façade of 1004 S. Austin Ave that will cost approximately $1,648. David moved to accept the $500 matching sign grant, Julie seconded. All board members present voted to approve (6-0). 4.Shelly reviewed the written request by the Hughes family for a second grant extension through the end of December to complete the tie-rod canopy for the historic Dimmitt Building at 717 S. Main Street. The interior contractor ran across some additional deterioration and structural damage due to water which slowed the construction of the canopy. There was further discussion by the board about how many grant extensions are allowed under the rules , and what would happen if the grant extension wasn’t given. Julie moved to give a final grant extension through January 31, 2013. If work is not complete by then, the grant will be terminated and the applicant will need to reapply, David seconded. All board members present voted to approve (6-0). 5.Laurie gave a HARC report , Union on 8 th has to go for a special-use permit for their location at 8 th and Myrtle for a new special events venue. May be controversial due to a nearby resident. El Monumento’s new parking lot across from 2 nd Street was approved. Grape Creek’s slab should be poured next week and back wall will be bricked similar to the west wall. Art Center design approved and interior has been demoed. Both trees will probably be replaced at art center corner due to stress on trees from sidewalk construction. Splash pad has not been decided on yet. Interviews for historic district planner position have taken place and narrowed down to two top candidates. Hope to do second interviews with a mock HARC presentation and hire for the new year. Austin Ave. is going out for rebid and Nore Winter will be starting the update on the master plan in late January. ThunderCloud Subs goes to HARC in December and plan to open in February. Andy Spurgin is the new planning director from San Antonio. 6.Committee Reports: a.Design: Amanda reported that there are 15 total entries into the “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting contest. Judges confirmed for judging include Georgetown Advocate’s Bob Weimer , Radio Host Bob Cole, Focus Magazine’s Bethany Powell, and Community Impact’s Derek Sullivan. David said that 14 ornaments were sold at Market Days and volunteers are needed for Christmas Stroll all day on Saturday. Amanda asked Laurie what was recommended as far as future fundraising for the holiday lighting campaign that is more sustainable than the Main Street Advisory Board fundraising every year. Laurie recommended sitting down to further discuss and putting in a budget request for Christmas lighting. Discussion continued on the possibility of adding an option on the utility bill for the public to donate or having a story in the “City Reporter” newsletter to raise awareness. b.Economic Restructuring: Marcy did a brief review of the Fredericksburg trip and her interest in city purchasing holiday lights and the need for a Marketplatz area in our downtown for special events. ReNew Med Spa is going in the old Elegant Interior location and Articine Medicine has opened. Jim mentioned a Dec. 5 meeting schedule with SU Football Coach Joe Austin to talk about possible pep rallies on the square next fall. Matt Graves and Tim O’Neal attended ER committee meetings to propose the option to do two-minute videos for businesses to post on FB and websites. Georgetown Film Society is newly formed and had a movie screening where approximately 40 people attended at City Lights Theater. c.Promotion: Denise mentioned that the Main Street 30 th Anniversary Dinner went extremely well thanks to the board and volunteers. The Swirl committee has three new volunteers to help with planning including Cindy Harrington to help with volunteer management. Several retailers, restaurants and all wineries are confirmed for the event. On the wine auction tickets it was discussed winners must be present to win to avoid late pick up of prizes. d.Organization: Denise reminded board members the list of responsibilities of committee chairs, in regards to calling and running committee meetings which includes emailing out meeting reminders in advance to committee members with agendas. 7.Shelly congratulated the Swirl/Promotions Committee and board on the 2012 TDA Best Promotional Event award. A Gallo Wine trip to California is tentatively scheduled the second week in December so committee and board meetings need to move dates. This trip will be mainly an informational-gathering trip to find ways to possibly partner with Gallo on special events like chef dinners, etc. And also to visit downtown Paso Robles and their city government contacts which recruited multiple wineries to their downtown and check out their retail mix. Gallery Georgetown was a great success with some galleries reporting that close to 65% of the attendees were new faces they hadn’t seen before, many from Austin. Planning to do again next year in October. The December board meeting will be moved to Wednesday, December 5 at Gumbo’s meeting room to celebrate the holidays with dinner after an abbreviated agenda. The meeting adjourned at 10:14 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, November 13, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Economic Development 2nd Floor Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Jim Wilson, Julia Laderach and David Kellerman 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.Review October 9 committee meeting notes 2.Annual Board Action Plan Progress Reports: A.Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Kirk/Marcy) – discuss 2013 Breakfast Bites speakers and dates B.New Downtown Business Welcome Visits (Linda/David) - new downtown business: Articine Medicine; new procedure: add notes to back of ERC info card: What drew you to GT? share exit interviews with ERC members C.Downtown Business/Property Owner Database - revision and distribution to board members(Marcy); conversion of data to mailing labels and e-mail list (John) D.Increase Awareness & Participation in Small Business Saturday – Nov. 24 (Linda) – cooperative holiday advertising E.Partner with Arts & Culture Board/Arts Alliance/CVB/Georgetown Art Works to support Arts Center, visit successful downtowns which use arts as ED tool and promote GISD and SU student involvement in the arts – Fredericksburg trip review and report (Marcy/Bob/Julie) F.Partner with SU College Town Committee to explore signage/billboard options and promote downtown participation in Pirate Bucks program: (Jim/Bob) - sports schedule; local hotel discounts; Pirate Bucks participants 4.Assignment of new committee projects: A.Business search calling commitment; exit interview process B.Video/magazine/newspaper exposure for downtown merchants (David, Jim, Linda) - Matt Graves, featured videographer, to discuss optimizing downtown Georgetown’s Internet presence, review Fredericksburg promotional video 5.Staff Report: update on Thundercloud Subs and second business concept, Grape Creek Vineyards, Georgetown Art Center, Artisans Connect gallery, Main Street 30th Anniversary dinner, “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting campaign status; review Gallery Georgetown tour; current available downtown properties; TDA President’s Awards Set agenda items for next meeting on December 11/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 _________________, 2012, 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 Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, November 13, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 04:00 PM in the Visitor Info Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee Members: Amanda Parr, David Kellerman, Julie Laderach Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Improve funding for downtown holiday lighting – David ·Decide on marketing strategies for the Main Street 2012 ornament - Georgetown Heritage Society Homes Tour Sales? ·Implement selling locations for the ornament – Market Days Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows and holiday lighting – Julie/Donna ·Review October Breakfast Bites merchandise expert to teach and schedule workshop ·Finalize holiday window contest judges and People’s Choice voting procedure, awards, timeline and announcements – Voting Nov. 19- 6 p.m. ·Implement marketing and involvement strategies for contest to store owners Improve and expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district - Linda ·Finalize raising private sector funds - update on “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district – Michael/Amanda ·Design and implement one new downtown mural in January 2013 – Michael , Do we want to do a call for artists? Proposal to Eric Visser about the use of his building for the mural. ·Support integration of public art into capital improvement projects - Amanda 2.Other potential design projects: new downtown light pole banners/flags; other ways to support public art interests in downtown; Utility Box Art Project; Georgetown Art Center – volunteers needed 3.Staff Update: New business updates, streetscape projects update, building rehab updates, TDA President’s Award update 4. Set agenda items for December 11th 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, November 13, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 05:15 PM in the Visitor Info Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:15 PM 1.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: Increase awareness and funding for the façade and sign grant program with the Georgetown Swirl ·Increase awareness through grant check and award presentations to recipients on social media and PR – Old Berry Hardware Bldg/Tom Guyton; Gumbo’s/Shuler & Denise Page - Denise ·Georgetown Swirl: Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 – Denise/Trisha a.Events Graphics/Advertising – Shelly b.Retailers - Denise c.Restaurants - Trisha d.Wineries - Shelly e.PR/ Website/Online Ticket Sales – Dec. 1 - Shelly f.Event Volunteers – Cindy H.? g.Sponsorship – Lauryl h.Wine Auction – Mickie and ?? i.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda j.Décor – Carol Brite with Fleur de Luxe Implement IF Marketing report recommendations regarding signature downtown events ·Plan and produce celebration for Main Street’s 30th Anniversary – Linda/Amanda ·Explore possibility of annual art bowl fundraising dinner in the fall (November 2013?) - Amanda 2.Staff Update: New business updates, streetscape projects update, building rehab updates, TDA President’s Award update 3.Set agenda items for December 11th/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 _________________, 2012, 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, October 12, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 710 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the September 14 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner 3.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report –Gumbo’s, El Monumento, Main Street Sidewalk Project, Grape Creek Vineyards , Austin Ave. Streetscape Expansion and Extension projects 4.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, David, Jim): Breakfast Bites Sept. 19 roundtable review; Fredericksburg Trip review ; SU update; new businesses; other action plan projects update b.Promotion (Denise, Amanda, Jim): 30 th Main Street Anniv. Dinner; Georgetown Swirl; other action plan projects update c.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): “Light up the Square” fundraising campaign ; Breakfast Bites holiday lighting and window decorating workshop and contest ; holiday ornament marketing; downtown mural project; other action plan projects update ·Joint Arts & Culture (Marcy): Gallery Georgetown; Arts Alliance update d.Organization (Linda, Denise): Board block liaisons ; other action plan projects update 5.Set agenda items for November 2 nd or 16 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 _________________, 2012, 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 12, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , October 12, 2012. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach David Kellerman, Jim Wilson Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Denise moved to approve the September 14 th board meeting minutes, Julie seconded. All board members present voted to approve (7-0). 3.Valerie Kreger was not present so no HARC report was given. 4.Shelly gave a staff report that both Gumbo’s and El Monumento opened the first week of October to great crowds. The GHS dinner was held at El Monumento and was well attended. Grape Creek Vineyards is going back to HARC to get their courtyard/pergola area approved. Preferred Landscape and Lighting will start wrapping the trees on Monday. 5.Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring: Marcy reported on the Sept. 19 Breakfast Bites with Penny Reeh and how well received she was. Jim reported that a group met with SU Football Coach Joe Austin about having two pep rallies in 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in downtown for the first game and then for Homecoming game. Marcy discussed the need for an ordinance to prevent offices on the first floors, for retail only. Also mentioned the opportunity for video for downtown merchants. Fleur de Luxe has moved and Koi Asian Bistro is now open. b.Promotion: Denise said that Pilot Knob Winery has donated a case of wine to the Main Street 30 th Anniversary Dinner and the board needs to hand deliver invites to their block members; emails are being sent out the Swirl restaurants, wineries and retailers that participated last year. Fleur de Luxe is doing the decorating of the courthouse for Swirl and Southwestern University is doing the entertainment. Facade and sign grant check presentation to Burger University in the Lockett building immediately after the board meeting. c. Design: Amanda reminded about the Breakfast Bites window workshop on October 18 where we’ll introduce the first “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting contest. The board reviewed the entry form and will distribute to blocks. David mentioned that he needs volunteers to help sell the collectible ornament at Market Days on November 10. · Joint Arts & Culture: Gallery Georgetown is scheduled to take place on Sat, Nov. 3 with 7 galleries and then the artist’s reception at the Visitor Center due to construction on the new art center in the old fire house. d. Organization: no meeting or report 8.The November board meeting will be moved to Friday , November 16 since Shelly will be attending the annual Texas Downtown Conference in Wichita Falls on November 9. The meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, October 9, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Economic Development Office 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Jim Wilson, David Kellerman, Julie Laderach 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.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: ·Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Kirk) – Review of Fredericksburg Breakfast Bites with Penny Reeh (Shelly); Fall Breakfast Bites panel update (Julie); future BB panel suggestions ·Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John/Marcy) Demonstrate how each member can set up their own list from spreadsheet ·Partner with Arts & Culture Board/Arts Alliance/CVB to support Arts Center and visit successful downtowns which use arts as ED too ((Marcy/Kirk); headcount and agenda for October 11th trip to Fredericksburg; discuss future sites to visit · Assignment of projects: new business search calling commitment; exit interview process ·Partner with SU College Town Committee: (Jim, Bob) Meetings with Coach Austin on pep rallies, sales items; invite book store manager to join College Town Committee ·New Downtown Business Welcome Visits (Linda/David) New businesses; follow-up with an ERC/Main Street card with contact information for designated block liaison. ·Video/magazine/newspaper exposure for downtown merchants (David, Jim, Linda); Matt Graves, Tim O’Neal; YouTube exposure 3 Update on developments with Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Art Alliance, Arts and Culture Board, Georgetown Art Works, and Georgetown Art Center, and Georgetown Gallery Tour (Marcy, Shelly) Volunteer opportunities for future; Art in the Square, Art Hop 4.Staff Report: ThunderCloud, El Monumento (Rusty Winkstern), Gumbo’s, Square Books; downtown sidewalk expansion and extension projects (Main Street, Austin Avenue; site visit protocol with ERC members 5.Downtown activity: ‘Light Up the Square’ holiday lighting campaign update (Shelly); real estate update in the Georgetown Overlay District (Marcy, Bob). 6.Set agenda items for next meeting on November 12, 2012 /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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, October 9, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 05:15 PM in the Georgetown Public Library Small Conference Room 206, 402 W. 8th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Amanda Parr, Denise Jimenez, Jim Wilson Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:15 PM 1.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: Increase awareness and funding for the façade Grant Program with the Georgetown Swirl ·Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 – Denise/Trisha ·Increase awareness through grant check and award presentations to recipients on social media and PR - Burger University - Denise Georgetown Swirl: ·Events Graphics/Advertising – Shelly ·Honorary Event Chairs – Judy & Len Lester ·PR/ Website/Online Ticket Sales - Shelly ·Retailers - Denise ·Restaurants - Trisha ·Wineries - Shelly ·Event Volunteers ·Sponsorship – Lauryl ·Wine Auction – Mickie ·Entertainment/Photography- Amanda ·Décor Implement IF Marketing report recommendations regarding signature downtown events ·Explore possibility of annual art bowl fundraising dinner in the fall (November 2013) - Amanda ·Plan and produce celebration for Main Street’s 30th Anniversary – Linda/Amanda 2.Staff Update: New business updates, streetscape project update, building rehab updates, TDA President’s Award finalists 3.Set agenda items for October 9th/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 _________________, 2012, 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 Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, October 8, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 05:00 PM in the Fire Administration Office 2nd Floor Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee Members: Amanda Parr, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:00 PM 1.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows – Holiday window decorating contest ·Finalize holiday window contest parameters and best ways to involve merchants, contact judges, awards, and finalize timeline and announcements. ·Implement marketing and involvement strategies for contest to store owners. ·Finalize merchandise expert to teach and schedule workshop, Publicity for BB – October Breakfast Bites Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 ·Decide on marketing strategies for the ornament. Georgetown Heritage Society, other local businesses? ·Implement selling locations for the ornament. Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district ·Concept and design ideas for downtown mural. (follow up in January) Do we want to do a call for artists? ·Proposal to Eric Visser about the use of his building for the mural. ·Ways to support other public art interests in downtown? Utility Box Art Project Expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district. ·Finalize raising private sector funds. ·Make committee contacts for window contest Store owners, other business owners? Other potential design projects: new downtown light pole banners/flags; 2.Committee Priorities for Annual Board Action Plan Update 3.Set agenda items for November 5th 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Wednesday, September 19, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 08:00 AM in the Georgetown Library’s Friends Room, 402 W. 8th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Jim Wilson, David Kellerman, Julie Laderach Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:00 AM 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, September 18, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Economic Development 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 816 S. Main St., If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee Members: Marcy Urban, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson, Julie Laderach 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.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: ·Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Kirk) – tomorrow with Fredericksburg Chamber President & CEO Penny Reeh; October 18 Breakfast Bites design panel (Julie) ·Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John/Marcy) - discuss where holes in database exist and plan to fill them; ERC members contact database for assigned blocks and set up e-mail distribution list for assigned blocks ·Partner with Arts & Culture Board/Arts Alliance/CVB to support Arts Center and visit successful downtowns which use arts as ED tool (Marcy) – October 11 Fredericksburg trip ·Partner with SU College Town Committee: (Jim/Bob) - sports schedule; SU items to be marketed downtown ·New Downtown Business Welcome Visits (Linda/David) - new businesses? ·Small Business Saturday (Nov. 24) Marketing, http://shopsmall.com/ (Jim/Linda/David)- video/print exposure and co-op marketing for downtown merchants ·Partner with GISD Fine Arts Program and other Arts Groups to Promote Student and other Involvement in Arts Downtown (Julie/Marcy) - update on Art Alliance, Arts & Culture Board, Georgetown Art Works and Georgetown Art Center, Georgetown Gallery - volunteer opportunities for future 3.Other business: assignment of projects: new business search calling commitment, exit interview process 4.Staff Report: ‘Light Up the Square’ holiday lighting campaign update; ThunderCloud, Grape Creek, El Monumento, Gumbo’s, Square Books, The Union on Eighth; downtown sidewalk expansion and extension projects Set agenda items for next meeting on October 9/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 _________________, 2012, 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, September 14, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor North Conference Room, 710 S. Main St, If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julia Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the August 10 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding Sign Grant application – Shuler & Denise Page – Gumbo’s, 701 S. Main St. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding board donation to “Light up the Square” fundraising campaign 4.Discussion and possible action regarding recommendation of approval of purchase order and budget amount to Preferred Landscape and Lighting, LLC for downtown holiday lighting 5.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 6.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report –Grape Creek Vineyards, ThunderCloud Subs, Austin Ave. Streetscape Expansion and Extension projects 7.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, David, Jim): Breakfast Bites Sept. 19 roundtable; Fredericksburg Trip – Oct. 11; SU update; new businesses; other action plan projects update b.Promotion (Denise, Amanda, Jim): Georgetown Swirl; 30 th Main Street Anniv. Dinner; other action plan projects update c.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): “Light up the Square” holiday campaign and window decorating contest; holiday ornament ; downtown mural project ; other action plan projects update ·Joint Arts & Culture (Marcy): Utility Box Art Project ; Gallery Georgetown; Arts Alliance d.Organization (Linda, Denise): Board block liaisons ; other action plan projects update 8.Set agenda items for October 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 _________________, 2012, 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 14, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , September 14, 2012. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson Board Members Absent: Julie Laderach Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Amanda moved to approve the August 10 th board meeting minutes, Jim seconded. All board members present voted to approve (6-0). 3.Shuler Page with Gumbo’s gave an overview of the signage he is requesting a sign grant for on the old Masonic Lodge building at 701 S. Main Street including window signage, hanging signs and a blade sign. They go to HARC on September 27 for approval. Linda moved to award a $500 sign grant to the Pages, contingent approval by HARC , David seconded. All board members present voted to approve (6-0). 4.Linda discussed the holiday lighting fundraising efforts and made a motion for each Main Street Advisory Board member to contribute approximately $72 so the Main Street Advisory Board could be listed as a $500 sponsor, Amanda seconded. All board members present voted to approve (6-0). 5.Shelly and Linda discussed the bid process of receiving four bids for the downtown holiday lighting this year, and Preferred Landscape and Lighting out of San Antonio is being recommended. There was also a discussion of whether the board thought they could raise the remaining balance to match city council’s $30,000. Linda moved to award Preferred Landscape & Lighting the bid at $60,000 and Jim seconded. Five board members present voted to approve, with Marcy opposed. (5-1). 6.Robbie gave his last update on HARC since he has accepted a position in Boulder, Colorado. Valerie Kreger and Liz Cook will take Robbie’s spot while his position is open. Gumbo’s takes their sign application to HARC on September 27 along with Union on 8 th St. for the new event venue. The Georgetown Art Center goes to the October 25 HARC meeting. He had a pre-application meeting with Square Books. 7.Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring: Marcy reminded of September 19 Breakfast Bites with Penny Reeh, only a few people RSVP’d so members need to send out email blast to their contacts. Still working on filling the holes in the downtown contact list. b.Promotion: Denise mentioned that Trisha Tallman will be the Swirl event chair, Lauryl is going to contract again for sponsorship, and we are raising the number of total attendance to 450, so selling 400 tickets. We are asking the Chamber of Commerce President Mel Pendland to be our honorary event chair. Taking photos for Toast of the Town award at The Escape at 10 a.m. on Tues, Sept. 19. c. Design: Amanda and David gave an update on the holiday ornament and it will be sold at First Friday in November. Need signage for ornament sales. Will have design workshop on October 18. · Joint Arts & Culture: There were approximately six entries of the Arts & Culture Board’s Utility Box Art Project , art was selected that will be a quilt and the other will look like the box doesn’t exist. Gallery Georgetown is Saturday, November 3 from 5-9 p.m. Arts Alliance is about to start strategic planning. d. Organization: no meeting or report 8.The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, September 11, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 05:00 PM in the Economic Development 2nd Floor Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:00 PM 2.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: Increase awareness and funding for the façade Grant Program with the Georgetown Swirl ·Announce co-chair for Swirl – Denise ·Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 – Denise/Trisha ·Increase awareness through grant check and award presentations to recipients on social media and PR - Razmataz Salon; Burger University, Divine Patina; Toast of the Town Awards: The Escape and Wildfire - Denise Georgetown Swirl: ·Events Graphics/Advertising – Shelly ·Honorary Event Chairs – Jake & Jane Schrum? ·PR/ Website/Online Ticket Sales - Shelly ·Retailers ·Restaurants ·Wineries - Shelly ·Event Volunteers ·Sponsorship – Lauryl ·Wine Auction & Ticket Sales – Mickie ·Entertainment/Photography- Amanda ·Décor Implement IF Marketing report recommendations regarding signature downtown events ·Explore possibility of annual art bowl fundraising dinner in the fall (November 2013) - Amanda ·Plan and produce celebration for Main Street’s 30th Anniversary – Linda/Amanda 3.Staff Update: New business updates, streetscape project update, building rehab updates, TDA President’s Award finalists 4.Set agenda items for October 9th/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 _________________, 2012, 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 Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, September 10, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Friday, September 10, 2012 at 04:00 PM in the Economic Development 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee Members: Julie Laderach, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows – Holiday window decorating contest – Julie/Donna ·Finalize holiday window contest parameters and best ways to involve merchants, contact judges, awards, and finalize timeline. ·Implement marketing and involvement strategies for contest to store owners. ·Contact merchandise expert to teach and schedule workshop, Publicity for October 18th Breakfast Bites ·Incorporate involvement in the window contest with holiday lighting messaging Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 - David ·Review 2012 Main Street Collectible Ornament prototype – Old Fire House ·Decide on marketing strategies for the ornament. Georgetown Heritage Society, other local businesses? Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district - Michael ·Concept and design ideas for downtown mural. Do we want to do a call for artists? ·Proposal to Eric Visser about the use of his building for the mural. ·Ways to support other public art interests in downtown? Utility Box Art Project Expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district - Linda ·Finalize raising private sector funds. ·Make committee contacts for light sponsorship. Store owners, other business owners? Other potential design projects: new downtown light pole banners/flags; 2.Staff Update: new businesses, streetscape project updates and TDA President’s Awards finalists 3.Set agenda items for October 8th 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, August 28, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the E.D. 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman, Jim W ilson 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.Discuss Future ER Committee Meeting Date and Time 2. Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: ·Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Kirk) – update on Fredericksburg Chamber President & CEO Penny Reeh (Shelly); October 18 Breakfast Bites panel update (Julie) ·Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John/Marcy) - pass out maps, discuss where holes in the database exist ·Partner with Arts & Culture Board/Arts Alliance/CVB to support Arts Center and visit successful downtowns which use arts as ED tool (Marcy/Kirk)- vote on best weekend to go to Fredricksburg ·Partner with SU College Town Committee - pennants, marketing, Parents Orientation Weekend give-away, upcoming events (Jim/Bob) ·New Downtown Business Welcome Visits (Linda/David) - new businesses? ·Small Business Saturday Marketing – Nov. 24 - video/magazine/newspaper exposure for downtown merchants (Linda) ·Partner with GISD Fine Arts Program to Promote Student Involvement in Arts Downtown (Julie/Rusty) 3.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs, Grape Creek Vineyards, Georgetown Grand Review, Austin Ave. sidewalk expansion and extension project; Gallery Georgetown tour 4.Downtown Updates: ‘Light Up the Square’ holiday lighting campaign update - distribute contribution forms (Marcy); Hat Creek Burger Co.; Chamber Arts Alliance, Arts & Culture Board, Georgetown Art Works and Georgetown Art Center; volunteer opportunities for future 4.Set agenda items for next meeting on September 11/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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, August 21, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 03:00 PM in the Economic Development 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Amanda Parr, Jim Wilson Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 03:00 PM 1.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: Increase awareness and funding for the façade Grant Program with the Georgetown Swirl ·Recruit a vice chair for Swirl – Denise/Amanda ·Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 – Denise/Lauryl ·Increase awareness through grant check and award presentations to recipients on social media and PR - Razmataz Salon; Burger University, Divine Patina; Toast of the Town Awards: The Escape and Wildfire - Denise Implement IF Marketing report recommendations regarding signature downtown events ·Explore possibility of annual art bowl fundraising dinner in the fall (October/November 2013) - Amanda ·Plan and produce celebration for Main Street’s 30th Anniversary – Linda/Amanda Other items of discussion: SU update – Parent’s Orientation – Aug. 17-19 2.Staff Update: Georgetown Grand alternating routes; ThunderCloud Subs; Grape Creek Vineyards; Pagliacci Project – Austin Lyric Opera; Austin Ave. sidewalk expansion project; Arts Alliance update; etc. 3.Set agenda items for September 10th mtg./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 _________________, 2012, 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 Wednesday, August 15, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 06:00 PM in the Georgetown Public Library's Friends Room, 402 W. 8th St., If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julia Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 06:00 PM Notice is hereby given that a presentation by Nore Winter will be given to highlight the downtown design guidelines and making downtown more pedestrian friendly. The presentation will be held 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Georgetown Public Library’s Friends Room, 402 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, TX, 78626. Members of the Main Street Advisory Board may be in attendance but no official action will be taken. Please contact Shelly Hargrove at 512-930-2027 with any questions. 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, August 13, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 03:00 PM in the Economic Development 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 03:00 PM This meeting has been rescheduled for 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21. For any questions, contact Shelly Hargrove at 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 _________________, 2012, 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, August 10, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor North Conference Room, 710 S. Main St If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson and Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the July 13 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 3.Discussion and possible action regarding Downtown Parking Zone and possible delivery vehicle permit 4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report –Grape Creek Vineyards, ThunderCloud Subs, Austin Ave. Streetscape Expansion and Extension projects 5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): “Light up the Square” holiday campaign and window decorating contest; holiday ornament ; downtown mural project ; other action plan projects update ·Joint Arts & Culture (Marcy): Arts Alliance update - Gallery Georgetown update ; Utility Box Art Program call , b.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, David, Jim): Breakfast Bites roundtable ; SU update; new business updates; other action plan projects update c.Promotion (Denise, Amanda, Jim): Georgetown Grand Wrap-up; 30 th Main Street Anniv. Dinner; other action plan projects update d.Organization (Linda, Denise): Board block liaisons ; other action plan projects update 6.Set agenda items for September 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 _________________, 2012, 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 10, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , August 10, 2012. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Julie Laderach, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager; and Eric Lashley, Library Director Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:31 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Jim moved to approve the July 13 th board meeting minutes, Linda seconded. All board members present voted to approve (6-0). 3.Robbie gave an update on HARC including Nore Winter of Boulder , Colorado will make a presentation on Wednesday night, he was the consultant for the downtown design guidelines and master plan. The Art Center is going to HARC on August 23 for a discussion on their multiple façade and pocket park concepts. ThunderCloud Subs is signing contract on Monday and next Friday is the deadline for Hat Creek Burger Co. to appeal the HARC decision to city council. Also had a meeting with the Stones with Square Books in the Stromberg-Hoffman building that will have a café in the bookstore and wants outdoor seating area. There will be two large apartments on the second floor. 4.Shelly mentioned that the Downtown Parking Zone discussion is ongoing with Mark Miller in Transportation Services to see if we can prevent having to amend the parking ordinance for new delivery permits. More discussion at next board meeting. 5.Staff Report: Shelly gave an update on Grape Creek Vineyards project going back to GEDCO for additional funding since the back wall of the historic building needs to be reinforced as well as the courtyard flooring . The Austin Ave. streetscape expansion project has been moved back to starting construction after the beginning of 2013 due to the holiday shopping season. The Austin Ave. streetscape extension project down to 2 nd street should be completed by October. 6.Committee Reports: a. Design: Linda reported that we are evaluating bids submitted by four companies for the downtown holiday lighting. Fundraising is needed to get the majority of downtown business and property owners to contribute. · Joint Arts & Culture: Laurie and Eric gave a presentation on the three Art Center concepts that will be going to HARC. All three different versions have the splash pad concept. September 14 is the moving date for Fire Administration. Eric mentioned that the art center will have different exhibits each month tied to special events going on downtown and in community. Planning to open in January. Also there is a call for artists for the Utility Box Art Project with a September 7 deadline and a $100 stipend. Hope to have the boxes wrapped by October 5. b.Economic Restructuring: Marcy reported that August 2 Breakfast Bites is being rescheduled due to family illness with Penny Reeh. The pirate bike has been relocated to Burger University and a sample flag is up over by fire station bays. Parent Orientation event is next Friday. c. Promotion: Shelly showed the two alternating routes proposed for the Grand in 2013 and 2014 since we are trying to reduce the number of street closures. For Main Street 30 th Anniversary dinner Laura Bush can’t speak but Laura Weir Clark will be the keynote. d.Organization: no meeting or report 8.Need to add the holiday lighting contact to the next agenda. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, August 6, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 04:00 PM in the Economic Development 2nd Floor Meeting Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee Members: Julia Laderach, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows – Holiday window decorating contest – Julie/Donna ·Finalize holiday window contest parameters and strategies to involve merchants, choose judges and finalize timeline ·Plan marketing and involvement strategies for contest to store owners. ·Contact merchandise expert to teach and schedule workshop - October Breakfast Bites ·Incorporate involvement in the window contest with holiday lighting messaging. Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 – David ·Finalize 2012 Main Street Collectible Ornament – Old Fire House ·Decide on marketing strategies for the ornament – Georgetown Heritage Society, other local businesses? Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district - Michael ·Concept and design ideas for downtown mural – Do we want to do a call for artists? ·Contact Eric Visser about the use of his building for the mural. ·Ways to support other public art interests in downtown? Utility Box Art Project Expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district. - Linda ·Assist with raising private sector funds - https://www.georgetown.org/secure/sponsor.php and sponsorship form ·Decide on committee contacts for holiday lighting sponsorship – business/property owners? Other potential design projects: new downtown flags/banners, etc. 2.Staff update: Grape Creek Vineyards; Pagliacci Project – Austin Lyric Opera; Austin Ave. sidewalk extension and expansion projects; Arts Alliance update; Georgetown Grand alternating routes, etc. 3.Set agenda items for September 10th 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, July 17, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Economic Development 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 816 S. Main Street. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Jim Wilson, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman 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 2.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: ·Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Kirk) – Aug. 2 – Fredericksburg Chamber President & CEO Penny Reeh ·Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John/Bob) ·Partner with Arts & Culture Board/Arts Alliance/CVB to support Arts Center and visit successful downtowns which use arts as ED tool – Fredericksburg date? (Marcy/Kirk) ·Partner with SU “College Town Committee” (Jim/Bob)- monument sign, flags and tour ·New Downtown Business Welcome Visits (Linda/David) ·Small Business Saturday (Linda) – Nov. 24 ·Partner with GISD Fine Arts Program to Promote Student Involvement in Arts Downtown (Julie/Rusty) 4.Staff Report: Jon Schallert Workshop with Chamber?, ThunderCloud, Grape Creek, Georgetown Grand Review, downtown sidewalk expansion and extension projects; Arts Alliance update 5.Downtown activity: ‘Light Up the Square’ holiday lighting campaign update; The Co-op 78626; Dimmitt Bldg.; Hat Creek Burger Co., other… 6.Set agenda items for next meeting on August 21 /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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotion Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, July 16, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotion Committee will meet on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 03:00 PM in the Economic Development 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 816 S. Main Street If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotion Committee Members: Amanda Parr, Denise Jimenez, Jim Wilson Main Street Advisory Board Promotion Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 03:00 PM 1.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: Increase awareness and funding for the façade Grant Program with the Georgetown Swirl ·Recruit a vice chair for Swirl – Denise/Amanda ·Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 – Denise/Lauryl Increase awareness of façade grant program through grant check presentations to recipients through social media and PR - Razmataz Salon; Burger University, Divine Patina; Toast of the Town Awards: The Escape and Wildfire) - Denise Help attract residents/visitors to downtown with the Swirl ·List Swirl 2013 date on free online event listings/social media – Intern ·Encourage board members to repost and share Swirl Facebook posts on their own media pages - Denise Implement IF Marketing report recommendations regarding signature downtown events ·Explore possibility of annual art bowl fundraising dinner in the fall (October/November 2013) - Amanda ·Plan and produce celebration for Main Street’s 30th Anniversary – Linda/Amanda Other items of discussion: SU update – Parent’s Orientation 2.Staff Update: Grape Creek Vineyards; Pagliacci Project – Austin Lyric Opera; Austin Ave. sidewalk extension and expansion projects; utility box art project; Arts Alliance Gallery Georgetown art and revamp of arts website; new downtown street furniture; downtown parking, etc. 3.Set agenda items for August 6th mtg./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 _________________, 2012, 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 Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, July 16, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 04:00 PM in the Economic Development 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 816 S. Main Street. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee Members: Amanda Parr, David Kellerman, Julie Laderach Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows – Holiday window decorating contest – Julie/Donna ·Implement holiday window contest parameters and strategies to involve merchants. ·Contact merchandise expert to teach and schedule workshop - October Breakfast Bites ·Incorporate involvement in the window contest with holiday lighting messaging. Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 – David ·2012 Main Street Collectible Ornament – Old Fire House ·Decide on marketing strategies for the ornament. Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district - Michael ·Concept and design ideas for downtown mural. ·Contact Eric Visser about the use of his building for the mural. ·Ways to support other public art interests in downtown? Expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district. - Linda ·Assist with raising private sector funds. ·Identify area to expand holiday lighting Other potential design projects: new downtown flags/banners, etc. 2.Staff updates: Grape Creek Vineyards; Pagliacci Project – Austin Lyric Opera; Austin Ave. sidewalk extension and expansion projects; utility box art project; Arts Alliance Gallery Georgetown art and revamp of arts website; new downtown street furniture; downtown parking, etc. 3.Set agenda items for August 6th 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 _________________, 2012, 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, July 13, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor North Conference Room, 710 S. Main St, If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the June 8 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade Grant application – Tom Guyton - 212 W. 7 th St. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding Downtown Parking Zone and possible delivery vehicle permit 5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – TDA President’s Awards, Jon Schallert Workshop , Grape Creek Vineyards , ThunderCloud Subs, Austin Ave. Streetscape Expansion and Extension projects 6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, David, Jim): Breakfast Bites roundtable on Aug 2; SU update; Fredericksburg trip, new business updates ; other action plan projects update b.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): “Light up the Square” holiday lighting campaign ; holiday ornament; other action plan projects update ·Joint Arts & Culture (Marcy): Arts Alliance update - Gallery Georgetown art entries ; Lyric opera opportunity; Utility Box art project , c.Promotion (Denise, Amanda, Jim): Georgetown Grand Wrap-up; 30 th Main Street Anniv. Dinner; other action plan projects update d.Organization (Linda, Denise): Board block liaisons ; other action plan projects update 7.Set agenda items for August 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 _________________, 2012, 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 13, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , July 13, 2012. Board Members Present: Linda McCalla, Julie Laderach, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson Board Members Absent: Denise Jimenez Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner; Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:32 a.m. by Board Vice Chair Linda McCalla. 2.Jim moved to approve the June 8 th board meeting minutes, David seconded. All board members present voted to approve (5-0). 3.Tom Guyton, property owner of the old Berry Hardware Building which he has owned since 1978, presented a $10,000 façade grant application for 212 W. 7 th St. to the board for roof and wooden window repair , drainage improvements in the back near the foundation, and replacement of rotten wooden vent. David made a motion to approve the $10,000 façade grant for 212 W. 7 th St., Marcy seconded. All board members present voted to approve (5-0). 4.Robbie gave an update on HARC including Hat Creek Burger Co. has 30 days to respond whether they will reapply for HARC approval or appeal to city council for a certificate of design compliance. They are also having the first reading to the update to the Downtown Design Guidelines on July 24, and a second reading on August 14. Susan Firth stepped down from HARC since she is now a new city employee in the library. Nore Winter of Boulder , Colorado will make a presentation in August or later, he was the consultant for our design guidelines and master plan. 5.Paula Miller of Garden Path Florist attended the meeting to discuss the item of options for delivery vehicles being able to park in the enforced Downtown Parking Enforcement district. She mentioned that 70% of her business is deliveries and she has deliveries at all times of the day, but she may not leave before noon so sometimes gets caught. The discussion had the options of either providing a customer service zone or having a permit that could be applied for by a business through the board with specific criteria. 6.Staff Report: Laurie Brewer gave an update on Grape Creek Vineyards project going back to GEDCO for additional funding since the back wall of the historic building needs to be reinforced as well as the courtyard flooring. Also, six contractors submitted bids for project. Will more than likely be a January opening, similar to the Arts Center. Gary Wang has been selected to be the architect for the Arts Center and Georgetown Art Works was selected to manage the Arts Center. ThunderCloud Subs contract should close by the end of July. Final plans for the Austin Ave. streetscape should go to bid by October. Shelly added that she nominated The Georgetown Swirl for Best Promotional Event and The Escape was nominated as Best Downtown Business for the Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards. Awards given out at the annual conference in Wichita Falls in early November. 7.Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring: Marcy reported that Penny Reeh with Fredericksburg was speaking at August 2 Breakfast Bites. Nate Funmaker, a hat maker, is looking to relocate to Georgetown and is possibly doing a demonstration at the Williamson Museum on August 3. Run Tex is expanding to Rock St. location. b.Design: Amanda reported the committee will meet on Monday to discuss holiday window contest, ornament and possible mural project. The bid for the downtown holiday lighting closes on July 23. · Joint Arts & Culture: Marcy mentioned a scheduled Arts Alliance meeting. Shelly showed the winning entry for Galley Georgetown call to artists, Geoff Hammond’s “Ring Master” photograph. Austin Lyric Opera is also looking at doing a small production on the south side of the courthouse on Saturday , October 13. The Arts & Culture Board is working on a call to artists for a downtown Utility Art Box Program where the traffic signal boxes and utility boxes are painted or wrapped with public art. c. Promotion: Shelly reported that the committee will meet on Monday , but there was a meeting of Main Street’s 30 th Anniversary with GHS members Susan Firth, Eugenia Harrell, Amanda Parr and Linda McCalla to discuss date and ideas. It will be an event to raise awareness more than funds. d.Organization: no meeting or report The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, June 19, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. 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, Julie Laderach, Linda Moffet, David Kellerman, John Marler, Bob Weimer, Jim Wilson, Rusty Winkstern 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.Review and Assign Updated Annual Action Plan (Marcy) 2.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: ·Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Kirk) – Aug. 2 – Fredericksburg Chamber President & CEO Penny Reeh ·Partner with Arts & Culture Board/Arts Alliance/CVB to support Arts Center and visit successful downtowns which use arts as ED tool (Marcy/Kirk) ·New Downtown Business Welcome Visits (Julie/David) ·Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John/Bob) ·Small Business Saturday (Linda) – Nov. 24 ·Partner with SU “College Town Committee” (Jim/Linda)- monument sign, flags and tour ·Partner with GISD Fine Arts Program to Promote Student Involvement in Arts Downtown (Rusty) 4.Staff Report: ThunderCloud, Grape Creek, Georgetown Grand Review, downtown sidewalk expansion and extension projects 5.Downtown activity: ‘Light Up the Square’ holiday lighting campaign update; Dimmitt Bldg.; 50/50 Restaurant; Hat Creek Burger Co., other… 6.Set agenda items for next meeting on July 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 _________________, 2012, 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, June 8, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor North Conference Room, 710 S. Main St If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the May 10 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding grant extension for Facade Grant application – Dimmitt Bldg. – Erin Rost and Ellen Hughes – 717 S. Main St. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – Grape Creek, ThunderCloud Subs, Austin Ave. Sidewalk Expansion and Extension projects 5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Promotion (Denise, Amanda): 30 th Main Street Anniversary Dinner; action plan projects update b.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): “Light up the Square” holiday lighting campaign ; action plan projects update ·Joint Arts & Culture (Marcy): Art Gallery rack card, Chamber Arts Alliance update ; Utility Box art project c.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, David): Breakfast Bites roundtable on Aug 2; SU update; new business updates; other action plan projects update d.Organization (Linda): Board block liaisons; action plan projects update 6.Set agenda items for July 13 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 _________________, 2012, 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 8, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , June 8, 2012. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban, David Kellerman Board Members Absent: Linda McCalla Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.David moved to approve the May 10 th board meeting minutes, Denise seconded. All board members present voted to approve (5-0). 3.Shelly discussed an email request from Erin Rost for a façade grant extension for construction of a tie-rod canopy for the Dimmitt Building, 717 S. Main Street, till October 2012 due to delay in exterior work due to paint removal remediation. Denise made a motion to extend the façade grant deadline till October 31, 2012, Amanda seconded. All board members present voted to approve (5-0). 4.Robbie gave a HARC update of moving forward on updating the Downtown Design Guidelines which can be viewed at www.historic.georgetown .org . Also working on finalizing historic resources survey. Hat Creek Burger’s special-use permit goes back to HARC possibly at their June 28 meeting, and then goes back to a later city council meeting. Nore Winter from Boulder , CO is expected to visit in July. ThunderCloud Subs location, the fire station bays building at 814 S. Main St. is being finalized for sale. A new art project on downtown utility boxes is being discussed as well. 5.Staff Report: Shelly mentioned that the agenda item to add “Home of Southwestern University” to the city’s east monument sign is going to city council for approval at their June 12 meeting along with approval of Jim Wilson as a new board member. City is also working with a blacksmith artist to submit a proposal for artistic bollards for our Austin Ave. sidewalk expansion project on the west side of the square. 6.Committee Reports: a.Promotion: committee met on Monday to update the action plan , discussed starting Swirl fundraising in fall, discussion about Main Street 30 th Anniv. Dinner in November on courthouse lawn with the maximum possibility of 206 tickets b.Design: met Monday, firehouse with old fire truck will be this year’s ornament; holiday window decorating contest discussed; also possible mural on Eric Visser’s property so working on a proposal , need to consider lighting (HARC will need to approve design) · Joint Arts & Culture: Marcy reported that she has visited some local art galleries, an Arts Alliance steering committee meeting was held discussing 12 venues to display art in town, Gallery Georgetown tour art entry info listed on arts website, www.arts.georgetown .org , tour to take place on November 3. c. Economic Restructuring: Marcy reported that we cancelled the April quarterly Breakfast Bites since McKinney had to back out. Fredericksburg Chamber CEO Penny Reeh will be the next speaker in early August , and committee needs to pick date for Fredericksburg trip. 50/50 Restaurant & Wine Bar closed and Masonic Lodge building is in foreclosure d.Organization: Amanda brought up a recommendation from the McKinney trip on assigning board block liaisons to better communicate with downtown merchants, so the following assignments were made based on the Town Square Directory map, from upper left corner going clockwise around courthouse: Shelly takes Bank of America block and courthouse , Denise takes next block where Cianfrani’s is located, Linda takes her block with Galaxy Bakery is located, Julie takes block where The Escape is, David takes block with Grace Heritage Church, Amanda takes block where Roots Bistro is located , Jim takes block with Wildfire and Marcy takes her block. Shelly also mentioned the reorganization that is going on with the City so Main Street is now under Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer along with Historic District Planner Robbie Wyler, CVB, Library and Parks & Recreation. 8.The meeting adjourned at 10:01 a.m. Respectfully submitted: ________________________________________________ Amanda Parr, Board Secretary Date ________________________________________________ Denise Jimenez, Board Chair Date Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, June 4, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 03:00 PM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 03:00 PM 1.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: a.2013 Swirl Date and Fundraising – March 2 b.2012 – 2013 Board Action Plan Updates c.Grant Recipients Check & Award Presentations: Razmataz Salon; 50/50 Restaurant & Wine Bar; Toast of the Town Awards: The Escape and Wildfire d.Main Street 30th Anniversary Dinner - Amanda e.Other items of Discussion 2.Set agenda items for July 9 mtg./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 _________________, 2012, 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 Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, June 4, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 04:00 PM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee Members: Amanda Parr, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows – Holiday window decorating contest ·Implement holiday window contest parameters and strategies to involve merchants. ·Contact merchandise expert to teach and schedule workshop - October Breakfast Bites ·Incorporate involvement in the window contest with holiday lighting messaging. Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 ·2012 Main Street Collectible Ornament – Old Fire House street scene ·Decide on marketing strategies for the ornament. Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district ·Concept and design ideas for downtown mural. ·Contact Eric Visser about the use of his building for the mural. ·Ways to support other public art interests in downtown? Expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district. ·Assist with raising private sector funds. ·Identify area to expand holiday lighting 2.Staff updates: Grape Creek, Sidewalk expansion and extension project, Art Center, public art, new downtown light pole banners/flags 3.Set agenda items for July 9 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 _________________, 2012, 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, May 10, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Julie Laderach and Karin Truxillo Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the April 5 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant applications – Karina Loyo – 501 S. Austin Ave., Bldg 2 ; Amy Vanderford – 1005 S. Austin Ave.; M. Brady Clark – 308 W. 8 th St. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding committee membership and possible committee chairs 5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – new downtown project updates 6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie): Breakfast Bites roundtable on May 17; SU update; new business updates; other action plan projects update b.Promotion (Denise, Amanda): Art bowl courthouse lawn dinner/30 th Main Street Anniversary Celebration; action plan projects update c.Design (Amanda, Julie): “Light up the Square” holiday lighting campaign ; holiday window decorating contest & training; downtown mural; other action plan projects update ·Joint Arts/Culture (Marcy, Linda): Public art brochure, Chamber Arts Alliance update ; Arts Center presentation at Council – May 22 d.Organization (Denise, Karin, Linda): Board block liaisons 7.Set agenda items for June 8 th board meeting/Adjourn board meeting BREAK Annual Board Strategic Action Planning Retreat AGENDA 9:45amWelcome/Purpose Denise Jimenez 9:55amReview of 2011 Accomplishments Shelly Hargrove 10:00amExpectations/Introductions Facilitator: Sarah Page LCRA Community and Economic Development 10:10amReview of Board Accountability Expectations 10:20amVision and Mission Statement Review 10:20amReview of 2011 Plan 11:30amLUNCH 12:00pmCommittee Action Planning 1:30pmReporting/Expectations Review 2:00pmWrap-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 _________________, 2012, 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 Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, April 17, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Fire Admnistration Conference Room, 816 S. Main Street If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach, Kirk Kriegel, Rusty Winkstern, Bob Weimer, John Marler, Jim Wilson, Linda Moffet 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.Annual Action Plan Project Reports: Committee Feedback for May 10 Board Mtg. to update Annual Main Street Action Plan Chamber Arts Alliance Discussion and update on Arts & Culture Board’s progress on plans for new Visual Arts Center and possible Pilot Program (Marcy and Kirk) ·SU “College Town” (Jim, Bob and Marcy) SU Panel Discussion today ·Next Quarterly Breakfast Bites Topic and Contributors (Shelly and Kirk) – Date TBD – progress update ·Downtown Building/Business Owner Database and Owners Meeting Update (Bob) 2.Downtown updates and activity: Hill Country Book Store/Dimmitt ; Stromberg-Hoffman bldg.; Burger University Opening; other… 3.Set agenda items for next meeting on May 15/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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotion Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, April 16, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotion Committee will meet on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 03:00 PM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotion Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Amanda Parr, Sharon DiSanto, Janey Hays Main Street Advisory Board Promotion Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 03:00 PM 1.a.2013 Swirl Date and Fundraising – March 2 b.Work with Design Committee to Design Façade & Sign Grant Recipient Window Signage c.Grant Recipients Check Presentations: Razmataz Salon; 50/50 Restaurant & Wine Bar d.Empty Bowl/Main Street 30th Anniversary Dinner? - Amanda e.IF Marketing Study Projects? f.Other items of Discussion 2.Set agenda items for May 7 mtg./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 _________________, 2012, 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 Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, April 16, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 04:00 PM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee Members: Amanda Parr, Donna Lowmiller, Julie Laderach and Michael Cox Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows – Holiday window decorating contest ·Contact merchandise expert to teach and schedule workshop - October Breakfast Bites Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 ·2012 Main Street Collectible Ornament – Old Fire House Increase pedestrian and window lighting for commercial properties – Texas Main Street Design Assistance Educate and communicate with retailers about façade & sign grant monies Other potential design projects: Expansion of Austin Ave. sidewalk; public art/Chisholm Trail mural; new downtown light pole banners/flags; year-round downtown lighting for buildings; McKinney Visit Wrap-up Mtg. 2.Committee Priorities for Annual Board Action Plan Update 3.Set agenda items for May 7 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 _________________, 2012, 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, April 5, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 09:30 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room, 710 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Karin Truxillo and Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 09:30 AM 2.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the March 23 rd board meeting minutes 3.Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination and election of Board Vice-Chair and Secretary 4.Discussion and possible action regarding committee membership and possible committee chairs 5.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 6.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – annual board retreat on Thursday, May 10; update on Grape Creek and ThunderCloud Subs projects ; new downtown project updates 7.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Design (Amanda, Julie): “Light up the Square” holiday lighting campaign ; holiday window decorating contest & training; downtown mural; other action plan projects update ·Joint Arts/Culture (Marcy, Linda): Arts Center in the Firehouse update; Public art brochure draft, Chamber Arts Alliance update b.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie): Breakfast Bites roundtable on April 25?; SU update; new business updates; other action plan projects update c.Promotion (Denise, Amanda): Empty bowl courthouse lawn dinner/30 th Main Street Anniversary?; action plan projects update d.Organization (Denise, Karin, Linda): Board block liaisons; other action plan projects update Set agenda items for May 10 th board meeting/Adjourn board meeting BREAK I.Introduction to THC’s Annual Main Street Board Training – Debra Farst , Texas Main Street 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Thursday, April 5, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , April 5, 2012. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban Board Members Absent: Karin Truxillo Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez . 2.Denise moved to approve the March 23 rd board meeting minutes , Linda seconded. All board members voted to approve (5-0). 3.Discussion of vice-chair and secretary positions for the upcoming year, Denise moved to nominate Linda McCalla to serve as board vice chair again, Julie seconded . All board members voted to approve (5-0). Amanda moved to serve as board secretary, Denise seconded. All board members voted to approve (5-0). 4.Shelly discussed that this is the time for board members to decide which primary and secondary committee they are interested in serving on for the upcoming year. 5.Robbie gave a HARC update by reviewing the CAMP training held in Georgetown which was attended by 85 people. Realtor training for commercial properties in the historic district was one of the partnering ideas. The Planning department is trying to finalize updates to the Design Guidelines. Premium Blend Performance, Balance Wellness Spa and Hat Creek Burger Co. have all come before HARC. Hat Creek’s special use permit for a drive-thru lane at 400 block of S. Austin Ave. will go in front of city council April 24. 6.Staff Report: Staff met with the owner of ThunderCloud Subs and offered free design assistance for the façade and signage of the building through the Texas Main Street Program; Burger University is planning to open next week, and Grape Creek is having a study done on the building floors which might be damaged due to termites. 7.Committee Reports: d.Design: Amanda reported that April meeting will be moved to April 16. Eric Visser is requesting a written proposal for a mural on the side of his Main Street building near the Grace Church. Also in a letter to the downtown merchants in regards to fundraising for the “Light Up the Square” campaign, the Design committee would like to include some brief information about the holiday window decorating contest. Joint Arts & Culture: Marcy reported that Mike Martin with the Chamber’s Art Alliance sent out an email that the city council gave a preliminary yes for a pilot program arts center in the first floor of the historic firehouse building. e.Economic Restructuring: Marcy reported on the Pirate Bike Awareness Day and the push to get SU pennants or flags downtown, as well as decals. c.Promotion: Denise and Amanda preliminary discussed the idea of possibly partnering with SU and local artist groups to do an “Empty Bowl” type dinner on the courthouse square and possibly celebrate Main Street’s 30 th Anniversary. SU did a similar project during lunch. d.Organization: no report The meeting adjourned by Board Chair Denise Jimenez at 10:41 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, March 23, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room, 710 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Karin Truxillo and Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the February 10 and 16 board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding support of Arts & Culture Board’s potential Visual Arts Center in Old Firehouse – Eric Lashley, Library Director 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report –annual Texas Main Street Board training on Thursday, April 5 and board retreat on Friday, May 11; Quarterly ED Breakfast – 7:30, Tuesday, April 3; update on Grape Creek and ThunderCloud Subs projects 5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie): Breakfast Bites roundtable on April 19; update on SU projects; new business openings; update on action plan projects b.Design (Amanda, Julie): Holiday window decorating contest and October Breakfast Bites?; collectible ornament subject; year-round downtown lighting ; update on action plan projects ·Joint Arts/Culture (Marcy, Linda): “Light up the Square” holiday lighting campaign ; Sculpture Exhibit brochure draft, update on Chamber Arts Alliance c.Promotion (Denise, Amanda): Update on Georgetown Swirl ; update on action plan projects d.Organization (Denise, Karin, Linda): May is National Preservation Month “Discover America’s Hidden Gems”; update on action plan projects 6.Set agenda items for April 5 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 _________________, 2012, 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 23, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , March 23, 2012. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Marcy Urban Board Members Absent: Karin Truxillo Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager, Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner and Eric Lashley, Library Director Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:31 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez . 2.Since there was no quorum at the February 10 board meeting , there were no board minutes to approve. Denise moved to approve the February 16 t special-called board meeting minutes, Linda seconded. All board members present voted to approve (4-0) with Marcy Urban stepping out of the meeting room. 3.Denise skipped item #3 to #4 since Eric Lashley was not present. Robbie gave an update for HARC on signage for Burger University in the old Lockett Bldg. They will also be coming back to HARC to light up the building , and the Visitor Info Center signage is now up at 103 W. 7 th St. Ninety-one people are currently registered for the CAMP training scheduled in Georgetown for next week. Hat Creek Burger Co. went to HARC to discuss their preliminary design plans, and they go to P&Z on April 3 and then to city council on April 24 for approval of their proposed drive-thru lane. 4.Eric Lashley presented on the proposed pilot arts center program for the first floor of the historic fire house building at 816 S. Main St. He will present at a city council workshop next Tuesday to get direction on whether he should move forward with the concept. Phase 1 is to renovate the interior and take it back down to the bare limestone walls and wooden ceiling joists, phase 2 will be to expand the outside sidewalks and then phase 3 would be to redesign the corner courtyard. 5.Staff Report: Mark reported that the city building that Grape Creek Vineyards will be taking over has been delayed due to discovering asbestos and damaged flooring so maintenance will have to be done before they will take it over. ThunderCloud Subs was awarded the bid to purchase the fire station bays and hopefully a second concept like Amy’s Ice Cream will go in with them. There is an Economic Development quarterly breakfast on April 4 that will be talking about the Georgetown Grand criterium race coming on May 19-20. Shelly reminded the board about Main Street board training after the April board meeting and then the annual board retreat to update the action plan on May 10 meeting. 6.Committee Reports: d.Economic Restructuring: Marcy mentioned we are asking downtown McKinney contacts to come for a panel discussion at the next Breakfast Bites that is tentatively scheduled for April 19. Southwestern University is having a Pirate Bike Awareness day next Wednesday and a new business coming will be Wilco Pizza Authority in the old Nonna’s location. e.Design: Amanda mentioned the committee is recommending we do a holiday lighting window decorating contest this year with a possible announcement of winners at Lighting of the Square, also about choosing the old fire house as the subject for the 2012 collectible ornament and the group is still wanting to see if Eric Visser would support an attached mural on the south side of his Main Street building. Joint Arts & Culture: Linda talked about meeting on the “Light Up the Square” holiday marketing campaign and how council has already approved up to $30,000 in matching funds for this year’s lighting and how we are focusing on the oak trees one block off each direction of the square. We will go out for an RFP to select the contractor. c.Promotion: Denise reported that the Swirl raised $12,185 and sold out tickets the Tuesday before the event. d.Organization: no report 7.Amanda recommended we add an agenda item to discuss there being board liaisons with each of the downtown blocks to report on them on a monthly basis. The meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, March 20, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach, Kirk Kriegel, Bob Weimer, John Marler, Linda Moffett, Rusty Winkstern, Jim Wilson and Jennine Weisbrod 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.Action Item Progress Reports: Committee Feedback for May 11 Board Mtg. to Update Annual Main Street Action Plan Chamber Arts Alliance Discussion (Marcy and Kirk) Update on Arts & Culture Board’s progress on plans for new Visual Arts Center and possible Pilot Program (Marcy) ·SU “College Town” (Jim, Bob and Marcy) ·Next Quarterly Breakfast Bites Topic and Contributors (Shelly and Kirk) - Thursday, April 19 – progress update ·Downtown Building/Business Owner Database (Bob) 2.Staff Update (Shelly/Mark) – Grape Creek Update; Downtown Market Study Progress Report; Albertson’s update; Firehouse Bays/ThunderCloud Subs 3.Downtown updates and activity: New/existing businesses – Nonna’s, Nash (Stromberg-Hoffman) building, Rivery conference hotel, Nate Funmaker, others? 4.Set agenda items for next meeting on April 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, March 19, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 03:00 PM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Amanda Parr, Sue Raguse, Janey Hays, Mickie Ross, Sharon DiSanto Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 03:00 PM 1.Georgetown Swirl: a.Swirl Accounting b.Wine Auction c.Future Sponsorship d.Restaurant Feedback e.Retailer Feedback f.Winery Feedback g.Volunteer Feedback h.Toast of the Town People’s Choice Awards i.Next year’s date and other new ideas: Saturday, March 2? 2.Committee Priorities for Annual Board Action Plan Update 3.Set agenda items for April 9th mtg./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 _________________, 2012, 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 Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, March 19, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 04:00 PM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee Members: Amanda Parr, Sue Raguse, Julie Laderach, Donna Lowmiller, Michael Cox Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Review Downtown Projects: Arts Center plans for Fire House Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows – Holiday window decorating contest? ·Contact merchandise expert to teach and schedule workshop Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 ·Sales of 2011 collectible ornament, discuss 2012 option Upgrade to xeriscaping and discuss funding options for ongoing maintenance of pocket parks around the Square – Parks dept. Other potential design projects: Expansion of Austin Ave. sidewalk; public art/Chisholm Trail mural; new downtown light pole banners/flags; year-round downtown lighting for buildings? Increase pedestrian and window lighting for commercial properties – Texas Main Street Design Assistance Educate and communicate with retailers about façade & sign grant monies – assess after revenue from Swirl McKinney Wrap-up Report Mtg. 2.Committee Priorities for Annual Board Action Plan Update 3.Set agenda items for April 9 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, March 1, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Fire Administration Office Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach 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.Action Item Progress Reports: Chamber Arts Alliance Discussion (Marcy and Kirk) Update on Arts & Culture Board’s progress on plans for new Visual Arts Center and possible Pilot Program (Marcy) ·SU “College Town” (Jim, Bob and Marcy) ·Next Quarterly Breakfast Bites Topic and Contributors (Shelly and Kirk) - Wednesday, April 19 – progress update ·Downtown Building/Business Owner Database (Bob) 2.Staff Update (Shelly/Mark) – Grape Creek Update; Downtown Market Study Progress Report 3.Downtown updates and activity: New/existing businesses – Elegant Interiors, Book Pride, Burger University, Nonna’s, Nash building, Albertson’s update; Rivery conference hotel 4.Set agenda items for next meeting on March 20?/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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, February 27, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 04:30 PM in the Williamson County Courthouse 2nd Floor Conference Room, 710 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Sue Raguse and Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:30 PM 1.Georgetown Swirl: a.Decorations - Jeannine b.Accounting – Lorie & Lindsay c.Sponsorship – Lauryl d.Wine Auction & Ticket Sales – Mickie e.Schedule Bag Stuffing & Set-up - Denise f.Volunteers & Wrap-up Party - Janey g.People’s Choice Award – Sue h.Retailers/Restaurants/Wineries i.PR/Advertising/Media/Website/Online Ticket Sales - PC j.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda k.Honorary Event Chairs – Marsha & Bryan Farney 2.Schedule Follow-up Mtg./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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, February 20, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 03:00 PM in the Economic Development Grand Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Sue Raguse and Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 03:00 PM 1.Georgetown Swirl: a.Sponsorship – Denise & Lauryl b.Retailers - Denise c.Restaurants – Sue d.Wineries –Shelly e.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda f.Wine Auction – Mickie g.Volunteers - Janey h.People’s Choice Award – Sue i.PR/Media/Website/Online Ticket Sales - PC j.Graphics/Advertising - Shelly k.Honorary Event Chairs – Marsha & Bryan Farney Set agenda items for Feb 27th mtg./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 _________________, 2012, 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, February 16, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Fire Adminstration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Sue Raguse, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Karin Truxillo, Marcy Urban Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding Sign Grant application – Joey Velez – 708 S. Austin Ave. 50/50 Restaurant & Wine Bar 2.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 _________________, 2012, 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 Thursday, February 16, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , February 16, 2012. Board Members Present: Julie Laderach, Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Sue Raguse, Marcy Urban Board Members Absent: Amanda Parr, Karin Truxillo Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The special called meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.The 50/50 Restaurant & Wine Bar owner Joey Velez presented his sign grant application for a canopy sign with a red, black and white 50/50 Restaurant & Wine Bar logo. HARC had recommended to make the slash longer and darker so that it doesn’t look like a number or letter. 3.McCalla moved to approve the sign grant for up to $500 match, Marcy seconded. All board members present voted to approve (5-0). 4.The meeting adjourned at 8:36 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, February 14, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 09:30 AM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 103 W. 9th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Sue Raguse, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 09:30 AM 1.Georgetown Swirl: a.Sponsorship – Denise & Lauryl b.Retailers - Denise c.Restaurants – Sue d.Wineries –Shelly e.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda f.Wine Auction – Mickie g.Volunteers - Janey h.People’s Choice Award – Sue i.PR/Media/Website/Online Ticket Sales - PC j.Graphics/Advertising - Shelly k.Honorary Event Chairs – Marsha & Bryan Farney 2.Set agenda items for Feb 20th mtg./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 _________________, 2012, 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, February 10, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 08:45 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, 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 08:45 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the January 13 th meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 3.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report –annual board training and board retreat 4.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Design (Amanda, Sue): Paint schemes for Art Center at Old Fire House , Sculpture Tour brochure,“Light up the Square” holiday lighting campaign ·Joint Arts/Culture (Linda, Marcy): Sculpture Tour brochure, Chamber Arts Alliance Update b.Promotion (Denise , Amanda, Sue): Update on Swirl; update on action plan projects c.Economic Restructuring (Marcy): Review Breakfast Bites Roundtable; Review McKinney Visit report; new business openings; update on action plan projects d.Organization (Denise, Karin, Linda): Update on action plan projects Set agenda items for March 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, February 6, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 03:00 PM in the Fire Administration Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Sue Raguse, Janey Hays, Mickie Ross, Lauryl Kays Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 03:00 PM 1.Georgetown Swirl: a.Sponsorship – Denise & Lauryl b.Retailers - Denise c.Restaurants – Sue d.Wineries –Shelly e.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda f.Wine Auction – Mickie g.Volunteers - Janey h.People’s Choice Award – Sue i.PR/Media/Website/Online Ticket Sales - PC j.Graphics/Advertising - Shelly k.Honorary Event Chairs – Marsha & Bryan Farney Set agenda items for Feb 13th mtg./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 _________________, 2012, 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 Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, February 6, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 04:00 PM in the Fire Administration Office Conference Room, 103 W. 9th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee Members: Amanda Parr, Sue Raguse, Julie Laderach, Donna Lowmiller, Carol Brite and Michael Cox Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Review Downtown Projects: Arts Center in Fire House paint schemes, SFA Interior Design Students Visit – Feb. 14 Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows – Holiday window decorating contest? ·Contact merchandise expert to teach and schedule workshop Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 ·Sales of 2011 collectible ornament, discuss 2012 option Upgrade to xeriscaping and discuss funding options for ongoing maintenance of pocket parks around the Square – Parks dept. Other potential design projects: Expansion of Austin Ave. sidewalk; public art/Chisholm Trail mural; new downtown light pole banners/flags; year-round downtown lighting for buildings? Increase pedestrian and window lighting for commercial properties – Texas Main Street Design Assistance Educate and communicate with retailers about façade & sign grant monies – assess after revenue from Swirl 2.Set agenda items for March 5 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, January 17, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Fire Administration Office's Conference Room, 816 S. Main St. 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 Wesibrod, Linda Moffet, John Marler, Bob Weimer and Rusty Winkstern Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee 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.Action Item Progress Reports: ·Visit Successful TX Downtowns who use Arts as ED Tool (Marcy) – Review Downtown McKinney Visit (Jan. 13-14) Chamber Arts Alliance Discussion (Marcy and Kirk) Update on Arts & Culture Board’s progress on plans for new Visual Arts Center and possible Pilot Program (Marcy) ·SU “College Town” (Jim, Bob and Marcy) ·Next Quarterly Breakfast Bites Topic and Contributors (Shelly and Kirk) - Wednesday, Jan. 25 ·Downtown Building/Business Owner Database (Bob) 3.Staff Update (Shelly/Mark) – Winery Initiative report; IF Downtown Market Study Progress Report 4.Downtown updates and activity: New/existing businesses – 50/50 Restaurant & Wine Bar; Balance Spa; Nate Funmaker 5.Set agenda items for next meeting on Feb. 21/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 _________________, 2012, 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 13, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 710 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Sue Raguse, Karin Truxillo and 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.Introduction of new board member Julie Laderach 3.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the November 11 th meeting minutes 4.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Robbie Wyler, Historic District Planner 5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report –update on winery initiative , upcoming downtown events; annual board training and board retreat 6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Economic Restructuring (Marcy): Field tour to downtown McKinney – Jan. 13-14; Breakfast Bites Roundtable on Jan. 25; new business openings; update on action plan projects b.Design (Amanda, Sue): “Light up the Square” holiday lighting campaign ; Christmas ornament fundraiser ·Joint Arts/Culture (Linda, Marcy): Chamber Arts Alliance, Possible Old Firehouse Art Center c.Promotion (Denise, Amanda, Sue): Update on Swirl; update on action plan projects d.Organization (Denise, Karin, Linda): Update on action plan projects 7.Set agenda items for February 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 _________________, 2012, 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 13, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , January 13, 2012. Board Members Present: Julie Laderach, Denise Jimenez, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Sue Raguse, Marcy Urban Board Members Absent: Karin Truxillo 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\12-1-13 M.doc 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:34 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.New board member Julie Laderach was introduced to the board and city staff present. 3.Denise moved to approve the November 11 th minutes, Linda seconded. All board members present voted to approve (6-0). 4.Robbie gave an update for HARC. He mentioned the CAMP training being held in Georgetown at the Library on March 26-27. He also discussed a reception on that Monday night in the Williamson County Courthouse. 50/50 Restaurant and Wine Bar has submitted for new signage. 5.Staff Report: Shelly reported that reinforcement of the floor at 101 W. 7 th St. is taking place before Grape Creek Vineyards can take over the building. Grape Creek is working on the design for the building. Discussion of upcoming THC Main Street Board Training was discussed, and Thursday, April 5 was decided since there were several meeting conflicts on other April dates. 6.Committee Reports: d.Economic Restructuring: Marcy discussed the McKinney Main Street visit that a team of 11 was taking to learn from McKinney’s downtown successes. First Breakfast Bites is being lead by city staff to cover progress on implementing the IF Downtown Market Study as well as new downtown developments for 2012. New downtown business openings include Uptown Social, 50/50 Restaurant and Balance Space next to RunTex. e.Design: Amanda discussed wanting to do a window workshop for the July Breakfast Bites to encourage better windows during the holidays for a possible contest. Also discussion for the scene for the 2012 Christmas ornament instead of just a single building since it wasn’t a good seller this year. Also, wanting to find out the possibility of doing a mural on the red brick wall of Balance Spa on Main Street. Linda discussed “Light Up the Square” campaign to look at lighting up oaks one block off the square in each direction. Joint Arts & Culture: Marcy gave update on Chamber Arts Alliance group and of pilot arts center program in the old firehouse when fire administration moves out. c.Organization: Marcy mentioned getting a yellow SU bike in downtown and adding signage to it to raise awareness about us being a college town. d.Promotion: Denise mentioned about board members needing to start collecting 100 wine bottles for Main Street’s half. Tickets are coming soon to sell. Wineries have been confirmed, restaurants and retailers are still needed. 7.The meeting adjourned at 9:55 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, January 13, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Economic Development offices, 816 S. Main St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 10:00 AM Main Street Advisory Board members: Denise Jimenez, Amanda Parr and Marcy Urban will be meeting for an overnight trip to downtown McKinney, Texas along with Economic Restructuring & Design Committee members: Kirk Kriegel, Bob Weimer, Linda Moffett and Linda Lowmiller. Also in attendance will be city staff ED Director Mark Thomas and Main Street Manager Shelly Hargrove along with City Council Member Racheal Jonrowe. 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 _________________, 2012, 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 Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, January 9, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 03:00 PM in the Fire Administration Offices Conference Room, 103 W. 9th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee Members: Denise Jimenez, Sue Raguse and Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 03:00 PM 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.Georgetown Swirl: a.Sponsorship Levels & Contract - Denise b.Restaurants – Sue c.Retailers - Denise d.Wineries –Shelly e.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda f.Volunteers - Janey g.Wine Auction – Mickie h.PR/Media/Website/Online Ticket Sales - PC i.Graphics/Advertising - Shelly j.Honorary Event Chairs – Marsha & Bryan Farney 3.Set agenda items for Jan. 9 mtg./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 _________________, 2012, 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 Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, January 9, 2012 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 04:00 PM in the Fire Administration Offices Conference Room, 103 W. 9th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee Members: Amanda Parr and Sue Raguse Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 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.Review regular monthly meeting dates and committee member contact list 3.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Upgrade to xeriscaping and discuss funding options for ongoing maintenance of pocket parks around the Square – Parks dept. Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 – Linda Mc ·Sales of 2011 collectible ornament, discuss 2012 option Educate and communicate with retailers about façade & sign grant monies – assess after revenue from Swirl Increase pedestrian and window lighting for commercial properties – Texas Main Street Design Assistance ·Develop new promotional piece on lighting grant? Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows – Holiday window decorating contest? ·Contact merchandise expert to teach and schedule workshop Other potential design projects: Expansion of Austin Ave. sidewalk; Old Firehouse Arts Center; public art/Chisholm Trail mural; new downtown light pole banners/flags; year-round downtown lighting for crepe myrtles 4.Set agenda items for Feb. 6 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 _________________, 2012, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary