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Home My WebLink AboutMSTAB_Agenda&Minutes_2013Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, October 11, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, October 11, 2013 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: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, 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 13 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding façade and sign grant application – Rachel Cummins – Sweet Lemon , 812 Church St.; Camille Sweezy – Camille’s , 706 S. Austin Ave.; Kacey Pond – Renew Spa, 402 W. University Ave. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding open meetings and email 4.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner 5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a)Organization (David, Linda, Cindy): New website launch; calendar fundraiser; action plan projects update b)Promotion (Cindy, Amanda, Jim, Marcy): Charity Night Wednesday fundraiser ; Ladies Nite Out event ; Swirl update; action plan projects update c)Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): Façade & Sign Grant application updates ; 2013 ornament; Light Up the Square fundraising campaign update and county courthouse tree lights; Main Street Mural project and call for artists ; action plan update d)Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Jim, Julie): Granbury trip date – Oct. 18; SU event updates; Small Business Saturday ; new businesses update ; action plan projects update 6.Staff Report: All Things Kids grand opening at The Domain – Sat ., Oct. 5; Gallery Georgetown – 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, October 12; Downtown Low Down Mtg. – 8:30 a.m. on Wed, Oct. 16 @ Roots; Trick or Treat for Main Street from 5 p.m. – closing on Wed, Oct. 16 at El Bar; Art Center Ribbon Cutting @ 11 a.m.; TDA Conference – Nov. 5-8 in Bastrop 7.Set agenda items for November 15 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 _________________, 2013, 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, October 8, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 08:30 AM in the Ruby K’s, 204 E. 8th 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, Jim Wilson 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 (Matt Graves) 2.Report on the Main Street Annual Strategy Action Plan: Goal 1: Attracting and retaining a Healthy Business Mix: Help strengthen current businesses through retention activities and potential expansion. A.Host Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Jim): Discuss program for next Breakfast Bites on November 13: Using Social Media to Promote Your Business, discuss panelists. B.Maintain contact with existing businesses to address their needs and concerns (All): Updates from ERC board members by block. Discuss new businesses, departing businesses and concerns. C.Expand and update Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John, Vicki, Julie): Set training session for Main Street volunteers on how to create e-mail lists to keep owners informed about upcoming events. (Vicki/Julie) D.Promote local businesses through social media, print, videos and other events (Marcy, Shelly): Update on downtown videos (Matt Graves) and discuss partnership with Chamber of Commerce for Small Business Saturday (Shelly/Marcy) Goal 2: Raising awareness and funding for Georgetown Main Street Program Projects Promote and support local arts for economic development A.Partner with CVB and Arts & Culture Board to visit successful downtowns that use arts as an economic development tool (Chet, Marcy, Shelly): Update on Granbury trip on October 18; update on Georgetown Art Center October opening. B.Encourage partnerships with Southwestern University and GISD Fine Arts program (Julie and Bill: Update on GISD Fine Arts Program’s events connected with downtown. C.Promote the Façade and Sign Grant Program (Marcy, Jim): Photo session with Gumbo’s, Co-oP 78626, Rough and Ready are done. Scheduling will start for Dean Eddy’s office, Joseph Aubin, The Screen Door, The Dimmitt Bldg, Pink Poppy Artisans Boutique, Southern Hippie Goal 3: Promote Downtown’s image as a Signature Destination (All) Encourage and promote Georgetown as a “College Town” (Jim) A.Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings at Southwestern University (Jim, Bob, Marcy, Shelly, Bethany): Pep rally and parade preview; next College Town Meeting will be scheduled in October B.Encourage business partnerships with Southwestern to promote student and staff involvement in downtown (Jim, Marcy): Update on Pirate Bucs C.Promote sales of licensed Southwestern merchandise downtown: (All). Ongoing; discuss products available for merchandising. New locations/products suggested? Update on Coach Austin Show at Burger University. (Jim) 3.Staff Report (Shelly): All Things Kids grand opening at The Domain – Sat., Oct. 5; Gallery Georgetown – 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, October 12; Downtown Low Down Mtg. – 8:30 a.m. on Wed, Oct. 16 @ Roots; Trick or Treat for Main Street from 5 p.m. – closing on Wed, Oct. 16 ta El Bar; Art Center Ribbon Cutting @ 11 a.m.; TDA Conference – Nov. 5-8 in Bastrop 4. Set agenda items for next meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2013/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 _________________, 2013, 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 8, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 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 Promotions Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Cindy Harrington, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Monthly Progress on Board Strategic Action Plan Projects: Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining Healthy Business Mix ·Bring attention to participating downtown businesses with inaugural Main Street Stars awards at Downtown Low Down meetings – Jim/Janice Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects ·Organize and produce 5th Annual Georgetown Swirl to raise $15,000 – Cindy/Trisha ·Increase awareness of grant program through grant checks presentations to recipients and post on social media and city website: Update on photos and schedules. Next up…Dean Eddy’s office, Joseph Aubin, The Screen Door, The Dimmitt Bldg, Pink Poppy Artisans Boutique, Southern Hippie… – Marcy ·Explore possibility of additional fall fundraisers – El Monumento’s Charity Night – “Trick or Treat for Main Street” on Wed, Oct. 16 (5 p.m. -closing) - Cindy/Shelly ·Update on Ladies Night Out fall fundraiser – Janice/Martine Georgetown Swirl: ·Sponsorship - Chrystle ·Wine Auction & Ticket Sales – Mickie ·Events Graphics/Advertising/PR/ Website/Online Ticket Sales - Shelly ·Retailers – Cindy/Trisha ·Restaurants – Cindy/Trisha ·Wineries - Shelly ·Décor – Justin/Cindy ·Event Volunteers – Martine? ·Entertainment/Photography - Amanda ·Honorary Event Chairs – Marissa & Joe Austin – Cindy/Trisha Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination ·Promote Main Street events on social media, free monthly publications, online event listings – Katie ·Encourage board and committee members to “like” and share downtown and Main Street Facebook posts on their personal social media pages – Cindy ·Explore & produce cooperative advertising opportunities – Oct. 1 fiscal year – matching $10K - Martine/Shelly 2.Staff Report: All Things Kids grand opening at The Domain – Sat., Oct. 5; Gallery Georgetown – 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, October 12; Downtown Low Down Mtg. – 8:30 a.m. on Wed, Oct. 16 @ Roots; Trick or Treat for Main Street from 5 p.m. – closing on Wed, Oct. 16 ta El Bar; Art Center Ribbon Cutting @ 11 a.m.; TDA Conference – Nov. 5-8 in Bastrop 3. Set agenda items for November 12 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 _________________, 2013, 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 7, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 04:00 PM in the City of Georgetown, 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: David Kellerman, Julie 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 Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district – Amanda/Julie/Taylor ·Design and implement one new downtown mural in October 2013 Review Call to artists – Amanda/Taylor/Julie Update timeline for project – Amanda/Julie Implement website to submit calls for art – Shelly Discuss contacts to submit call to artists- Committee Status update on legal documents signed by Eric Visser, building owner- Shelly/Michael Report on selection committee for art call – Julie/Amanda/Taylor Support integration of public art into capital improvement projects – Julie/Amanda ·Work with the Arts & Culture Board on a alleyway park – Julie/Amanda/Shelly ·Look at ways to use signage artistically in vacant buildings – Julie/Donna Identify vacant buildings and their owners Identify signage/art that could be displayed in a useful manner Improve funding for downtown holiday lighting ·Finalize the 2013 ornament - David ·Implement marketing strategies for the Main Street 2013 ornament - David ·Review ways to improve holiday lighting contest for 2013 – Julie/Donna ·Timeline for holiday lighting contest – Julie/Donna ·Discuss judges and marketing strategies for the window contest – Julie/Donna Improve and expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district – Linda/Amanda ·Review raising private sector funds - update on “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2013 2.Staff Report: All Things Kids grand opening at The Domain – Sat., Oct. 5; Gallery Georgetown – 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, October 12; Downtown Low Down Mtg. – 8:30 a.m. on Wed, Oct. 16 @ Roots; Trick or Treat for Main Street from 5 p.m. – closing on Wed, Oct. 16 ta El Bar; Art Center Ribbon Cutting @ 11 a.m.; TDA Conference – Nov. 5-8 in Bastrop 3.Set agenda items for next meeting Monday, November 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 _________________, 2013, 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 Organization Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, October 7, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee will meet on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 05:00 PM in the City of Georgetown, 816 S. Main St., 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee Members: David Kellerman, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:00 PM 1.Report on progress on the 2013-14 Strategic Action Plan Items: ·Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix a)Review and strategy with new website, https://mainstreet.georgetown.org/ b) Discussion on any potential new Main Street volunteer recruits ·Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects a)Update on “Most Beautiful Town Square” wall calendar sales ·Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination a)Continue involvement with other downtown and city-wide organizations each month – DGA (Karen), Chamber (Lori), Arts & Culture Board/GAW (Diane), SU College Town Committee (David), GHS (Julie) 4.Staff Report: All Things Kids grand opening at The Domain – Sat., Oct. 5; Gallery Georgetown – 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, October 12; Downtown Low Down Mtg. – 8:30 a.m. on Wed, Oct. 16 @ Roots; Trick or Treat for Main Street from 5 p.m. – closing on Wed, Oct. 16 ta El Bar; Art Center Ribbon Cutting @ 11 a.m.; TDA Conference – Nov. 5-8 in Bastrop Set agenda items for next meeting on November 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 _________________, 2013, 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 Tuesday, September 17, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 05:30 PM in the Georgetown Public Library, Friends Room, 402 W. 8th St If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, Jim Wilson and Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:30 PM The Main Street Advisory Board will be participating in the Downtown Master Plan Workshop. 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 _________________, 2013, 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 13, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, September 13, 2013 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: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Cindy Harrington, 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 9 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding façade and sign grant application – Kay Briggs- Pink Poppy ARTisans Boutique – 114 W 8 th St. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding recommendation of approval of purchase order and budget amount to Preferred Landscape and Lighting , LLC for downtown holiday lighting 4.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner 5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a)Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Jim, Julie): Review Breakfast Bites; Granbury trip date?; SU event updates; new businesses update; action plan projects update b)Promotion (Cindy, Amanda, Jim, Marcy): Review Main Street Star Award; Ladies Nite Out event; Mixology Wednesday fundraiser; Swirl update; action plan projects update c)Organization (David, Linda, Cindy): Calendar fundraiser; new website launch; action plan projects update d)Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): 2013 ornament; Main Street Mural project and call for artists ; Light Up the Square fundraising campaign update ; action plan update 7.Staff Report: Kerrville Main Street Visit – Sept. 11; Ant Street Inn Visit in Brenham ; Sneak Peek at Art Center– Sept 14; Speak at Chamber Breakfast Links – Sept. 17; Speak at Sun City Rotary – Sept. 24; TDA Conference – Nov. 5-8 in Bastrop Set agenda items for October 11 th board meeting/Adjourn board meeting Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2013, 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 10, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 08:30 AM in the Ruby K’s, 204 E. 8th 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 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.Report on the Main Street Annual Strategy Action Plan: Goal 1: Attracting and retaining a Healthy Business Mix: Help strengthen current businesses through retention activities and potential expansion. A.Host Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Jim): Update of August 28th Breakfast Bites with the young female entrepreneurs on the Square. What did we do differently that helped? What can we improve upon? Potential November topics: social media or new business start-up assistance. Pick a topic. B.Maintain contact with existing businesses to address their needs and concerns: (All) Updates from ERC members by block. (Bill) Discuss compilation and distribution of packets. Discuss new businesses, departing businesses and concerns. C.Expand and update Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John, Vicki, Julie) Update on our downtown business-owners database. (Vicki/Julie)Short session on how to create e-mail mailing lists to keep owners informed about upcoming events. D.Promote local businesses through social media, print, videos and other events (Marcy, Shelly): Update on Nov. 1 downtown pep rally (Jim) Update on downtown videos (Matt Graves) Goal 2: Raising awareness and funding for Georgetown Main Street Program Projects 1.Promote and support local arts for economic development A.Partner with CVB and Arts and Culture Board to visit successful downtowns that use arts as an economic development tool (Chet, Marcy, Shelly) Update on Granbury tri; update on Georgetown Art Works/Georgetown Art Center special September event, October opening. B.Encourage partnerships with Southwestern University and GISD Fine Arts program: (Julie and Bill) Update on GISD Fine Arts Director J.D. Janda and his teachers’ suggested events for performing and visual arts to be featured downtown. C.Promote the Façade and Sign Grant Program (Marcy, Jim) Photo session with Hummingbird Hollow and Artisans Connect done; Gumbo’s and Rough and Ready will be next. D.Educate new and existing businesses about grants for façade and signage (Jim, Bethany). Review new businesses that have been contacted. Goal 3: Promote Downtown’s image as a Signature Destination (All) 1.Encourage and promote Georgetown as a “College Town” (Jim) A.Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings at Southwestern University (Jim, Bob, Marcy, Shelly, Bethany) Pep rally review; next College Town Meeting will be scheduled in September. B.Explore signage options for downtown that recognize Southwestern University (Jim). Banner placement around the Square. C.Encourage business partnerships with Southwestern to promote student and staff involvement in downtown (Jim, Marcy). Update on Pirate Bucs. D.Promote sales of licensed Southwestern merchandise downtown: (All). Ongoing; discuss products available for merchandising. New locations/products suggested? Update on Coach Austin Show at Burger University. (Jim) E.Update on SU events: new student welcome/move-in (Shelly and Jim); new students’ parent event at the Williamson County Courthouse (Jim) 2.Staff Report: Kerrville Main Street Visit – Sept. 11; Ant Street Inn Visit in Brenham; Sneak Peek at Art Center– Sept 14; Speak at Chamber Breakfast Links – Sept. 17; Speak at Sun City Rotary – Sept. 24; TDA Conference – Nov. 5-8 in Bastrop 3.Set agenda items for next meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2013/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 _________________, 2013, 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, September 10, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 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 Promotions Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Cindy Harrington, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Monthly Progress on Board Strategic Action Plan Projects: Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining Healthy Business Mix ·Bring attention to participating downtown businesses with inaugural Main Street Stars awards at Downtown Low Down meetings. Report on first recipient– Jim/Janice Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects ·Organize and produce 5th Annual Georgetown Swirl to raise $15,000 – Cindy/Trisha ·Increase awareness of grant program through grant checks presentations to recipients and post on social media and city website: Update on photos and schedules. MiBoHe Wellness?, Co-op 78626?, Gumbo’s, and Rough & Ready – Marcy ·Explore possibility of additional fall fundraisers – El Monumento - Justin/Shelly ·Update on Ladies Night Out fall fundraiser – Janice/Martine Georgetown Swirl: ·Events Graphics/Advertising – Shelly ·Honorary Event Chairs – Marissa & Joe Austin – Cindy/Trisha ·PR/ Website/Online Ticket Sales - Shelly ·Retailers – Cindy/Trisha ·Restaurants – Cindy/Trisha ·Wineries - Shelly ·Event Volunteers - ?? ·Sponsorship - Chrystle ·Wine Auction & Ticket Sales – Mickie – get assistant to help ·Entertainment/Photography - Amanda ·Décor – Justin/Cindy Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination ·Promote Main Street events on social media, free monthly publications, online event listings – Katie ·Encourage board and committee members to “like” and share downtown and Main Street Facebook posts on their personal social media pages – Cindy ·Explore & produce cooperative advertising opportunities – Oct. 1 fiscal year – matching $10K - Martine/Shelly 3.Staff Report: Kerrville Main Street Visit – Sept. 11; Ant Street Inn Visit in Brenham; Sneak Peek at Art Center– Sept 14; Speak at Chamber Breakfast Links – Sept. 17; Speak at Sun City Rotary – Sept. 24; TDA Conference – Nov. 5-8 in Bastrop Set agenda items for October 8 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 _________________, 2013, 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, September 9, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 04:00 PM in the City of Georgetown, 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: Julie Laderach, Amanda Parr, David Kellerman, Marcy Urban 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 Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district – Amanda/Julie/Taylor ·Design and implement one new downtown mural in October 2013 Review Call to artists – Amanda/Taylor/Julie Update timeline for project – Amanda/Julie Implement website to submit calls for art – Shelly Discuss contacts to submit call to artists- Committee Status update on legal documents signed by Eric Visser, building owner- Shelly/Michael Report on selection committee for art call – Julie/Amanda/Taylor Improve funding for downtown holiday lighting ·Finalize the 2013 ornament - David ·Implement marketing strategies for the Main Street 2013 ornament - David ·Discuss plans to implement the holiday lighting contest for 2013 – Julie/Donna ·Ideas to entice businesses to participate in the window contest – Julie/Donna ·Discuss possible judges and marketing strategies for the window contest – Julie/Donna Improve and expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district – Linda/Amanda ·Review raising private sector funds - update on “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2013 ·Follow up to meeting with Jim Briggs Support integration of public art into capital improvement projects – Julie/Amanda ·Work with the Arts & Culture Board on a alleyway park – Julie/Amanda/Shelly ·Look at ways to use signage artistically in vacant buildings – Julie/Donna Identify vacant buildings and their owners Identify signage/art that could be displayed in a useful manner 2.Staff Report: Kerrville Main Street Visit – Sept. 11; Ant Street Inn Visit in Brenham; Sneak Peek at Art Center– Sept 14; Laurie speaks at Chamber Breakfast Links – Sept. 17; Speak at Sun City Rotary – Sept. 24; TDA Conference – Nov. 5-8 in Bastrop Set agenda items for next meeting Monday, October 7/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 _________________, 2013, 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 Organization Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, September 9, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee will meet on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 05:00 PM in the City of Georgetown, 816 S. Main St., 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee Members: David Kellerman, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:00 PM 1.Report on progress on the 2013-14 Strategic Action Plan Items: ·Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix a)Update and strategy with new website, https://mainstreet.georgetown.org/ b) Discussion on any potential new Main Street volunteer recruits ·Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects a)Update on “Most Beautiful Town Square” wall calendar sales ·Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination a)Continue involvement with other downtown and city-wide organizations each month – DGA (Karen), Chamber (Lori), Arts & Culture Board/GAW (Diane), SU College Town Committee (David), GHS (Julie) 4.Staff Report: Kerrville Main Street Visit – Sept. 11; Ant Street Inn Visit in Brenham; Sneak Peek at Art Center– Sept 14; Speak at Chamber Breakfast Links – Sept. 17; Speak at Sun City Rotary – Sept. 24; TDA Conference – Nov. 5-8 in Bastrop 5.Set agenda items for next meeting on October 7/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 _________________, 2013, 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 9, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, August 9, 2013 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: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, 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 July 12 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding façade grant application – Marta Schrader – 1003 S. Austin Ave. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a)Organization (David, Linda, Cindy): New website launch, calendar fundraiser and “wrap” party; action plan projects update b)Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Jim, Julie): Breakfast Bites – Aug. 28; Granbury trip date?; SU event updates; n ew businesses update ; action plan projects update c)Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): Main Street Mural project and call for artists; downtown art-related projects; 2013 ornament; Light Up the Square fundraising campaign update; action plan update d)Promotion (Cindy, Amanda, Jim, Marcy): Main Street Star award; Ladies Nite Out event; Mixology Wednesday fundraiser; Swirl update; action plan projects update 7.Staff Report: Chupa Rosa space; Garden Path; Brazos Collection, SU Parent Orientation Welcome Booth – Fri, Aug. 16 (2-4, 4-6 p.m.); “Believe Me” movie shoot; SU Football Night at the Dell Diamond – Aug. 24; Kerrville Main Street Visit – Aug. 28; Art Center Opening – Sept Set agenda items for September 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 _________________, 2013, 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 Tuesday, August 6, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 05:30 PM in the Georgetown Public Library, Friends Room, 402 W. 8th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:30 PM The Main Street Advisory Board will be participating in the Downtown Master Plan Workshop. 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 _________________, 2013, 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 City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, 6, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring will meet on Tuesday, 6, 2013 at 08:30 AM in the Ruby K’s, 204 E. 8th Street If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Members: Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Jim Wilson Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM 1.Report on the Main Street Annual Strategy Action Plan Goal One: Attracting and retaining a Healthy Business Mix: Help strengthen current businesses through retention activities and potential expansion. A.Host Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Jim): Date has been changed to August 28; Review format and progress on Breakfast Bites with the young femaie entrepreneurs on the Square. Pass out promotional flyers. Discuss improved methods of promoting the event; e-mail flyers to block businesses. B.Maintain contact with existing businesses to address their needs and concerns: (All) Block captain update from ERC members; Discuss compilation of packets. Determine contents for updated promotional materials and assign project. C.Expand and update Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John, Vicki, Marcy) Exporting of information to update our database. Plan a session to create e-mail mailing lists per ERC members to keep them informed about upcoming events. D.Promote local businesses through social media, print, videos and other events (Marcy, Shelly): Update on Sept. 6 and Nov. 1 downtown pep rallies (Jim) Food venues. Goal Two: Raising awareness and funding for Georgetown Main Street Program Projects 1.Promote and support local arts for economic development A.Partner with CVB and Arts & Culture Board to visit successful downtowns that use arts as an economic development tool (Chet, Marcy, Shelly) Granbury trip scheduled; update on Georgetown Art Works/Georgetown Art Center. B.Encourage partnerships with Southwestern University and GISD Fine Arts program: (Julie and Bill) Update on meeting with GISD Fine Arts Director J.D. Janda. C.Promote the Façade and Sign Grant Program (Bob, Jim) Photo session with Re-Imagine and Avalon Monuments. D.Educate new and existing businesses about grants for façade and signage (Jim, Bethany). New businesses contacted. Goal Three: Promote Downtown’s image as a Signature Destination (All) 1.Encourage and promote Georgetown as a “College Town” A.Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings at Southwestern University (Jim, Bob, Marcy, Shelly) Pep rally and homecoming update; Dr. Swain’s plans. B.Explore signage options for downtown that recognize Southwestern University (Jim). C.Encourage business partnerships with Southwestern to promote student and staff involvement in downtown (Jim, Marcy). Welcome new students event at SU; update on Pirate Bucs. D.Promote sales of licensed Southwestern merchandise downtown: (All). Ongoing; discuss products available for merchandising. 3.Staff Report: Dimmit Building; Kay Briggs’s shop status; Nonna’s Cucina: Chupa Rosa space; Garden Path; Brazos Collection, Downtown Master Plan Update Workshop – Tues, Aug. 6; “Believe Me” movie shoot; SU Parent Orientation Welcome Booth – Fri, Aug. 16 (2-4, 4-6 p.m.); SU Football Night at the Dell Diamond – Sept. 24; Quarterly Breakfast Bites with professional downtown women - - Aug. 28; Kerrville Main Street Visit – Aug. 28; Art Center Opening – Sept?; SU Downtown Pep Rally – Fri, Sept. 6 Set agenda items for next meeting on Tuesday, September 10/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 _________________, 2013, 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 6, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 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 Promotions Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Cindy Harrington, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Monthly Progress on Board Strategic Action Plan Projects: Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining Healthy Business Mix ·Bring attention to participating downtown businesses with inaugural Main Street Stars awards at Downtown Low Down meetings – Jim/Janice ·Host targeted businesses during downtown site visits – Cindy/Shelly Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects ·Organize and produce 5th Annual Georgetown Swirl to raise $15,000 – Cindy/Trisha ·Increase awareness of grant program through grant checks presentations to recipients and post on social media and city website: Update on photos and schedules. MiBoHe Wellness?, Co-op 78626?, Gumbo’s, Artisan’s Connect Gallery, Hummingbird Hollow and Rough & Ready – Marcy ·Explore possibility of additional fall fundraisers – El Monumento - Justin/Shelly ·Update on Ladies Night Out fall fundraiser – Janice/Martine Georgetown Swirl: ·Events Graphics/Advertising – Shelly ·Honorary Event Chairs – Marissa & Joe Austin – Cindy/Trisha ·PR/ Website/Online Ticket Sales - Shelly ·Retailers – Cindy/Trisha ·Restaurants – Cindy/Trisha ·Wineries - Shelly ·Event Volunteers - ?? ·Sponsorship - Crystal ·Wine Auction & Ticket Sales – Mickie – get assistant to help ·Entertainment/Photography - Amanda ·Décor – Justin/Cindy Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination ·Promote Main Street events on social media, free monthly publications, online event listings – Katie ·Encourage board and committee members to “like” and share downtown and Main Street Facebook posts on their personal social media pages – Cindy ·Explore & produce cooperative advertising opportunities – Oct. 1 fiscal year – matching $10K - Martine/Shelly 3.Staff Report: Dimmit Building; Kay Briggs’s shop status; Nonna’s Cucina; Chupa Rosa space; Garden Path; Brazos Collection, Downtown Master Plan Update Workshop – Tues, Aug. 6; “Believe Me” movie shoot; SU Parent Orientation Welcome Booth – Fri, Aug. 16 (2-4, 4-6 p.m.); SU Football Night at the Dell Diamond – Sept. 24; Quarterly Breakfast Bites with professional downtown women - - Aug. 28; Kerrville Main Street Visit – Aug. 28; Art Center Opening – Sept?; SU Downtown Pep Rally – Fri, Sept. 6 - Shelly 4.Set agenda items for September 10 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 _________________, 2013, 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, August 5, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 04:00 PM in the City of Georgetown, 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: David Kellerman, 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 Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district – Amanda/Julie/Taylor ·Design and implement one new downtown mural in October 2013 Review Call to artists – Amanda/Taylor/Julie Update timeline for project – Amanda/Julie Implement website to submit calls for art – Shelly Discuss contacts to submit call to artists- Committee Status update on legal documents signed by Eric Visser, building owner- Shelly/Michael Report on selection committee for art call – Julie/Amanda/Taylor Improve funding for downtown holiday lighting ·Finalize the 2013 ornament - David ·Implement marketing strategies for the Main Street 2013 ornament - David ·Discuss plans to implement the holiday lighting contest for 2013 – Julie/Donna ·Ideas to entice businesses to participate in the window contest – Julie/Donna ·Discuss possible judges and marketing strategies for the window contest – Julie/Donna Improve and expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district – Linda/Amanda ·Review raising private sector funds - update on “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2013 ·Follow up with Jim Briggs Support integration of public art into capital improvement projects – Julie/Amanda ·Work with the Arts & Culture Board on a alleyway park – Julie/Amanda/Shelly ·Look at ways to use signage artistically in vacant buildings – Julie/Donna Identify vacant buildings and their owners Identify signage/art that could be displayed in a useful manner 2.Staff Report: Downtown Master Plan Update Workshop – Tues, Aug. 6; “Believe Me” movie shoot; SU Parent Orientation Welcome Booth – Fri, Aug. 16 (2-4, 4-6 p.m.); SU Football Night at the Dell Diamond – Sept. 24; Quarterly Breakfast Bites with professional downtown women - - Aug. 28; Kerrville Main Street Visit – Aug. 28; Art Center Opening – Sept?; SU Downtown Pep Rally – Fri, Sept. 6 Set agenda items for next meeting Monday, September 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 _________________, 2013, 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 Organization Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, August 5, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee will meet on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 05:00 PM in the City of Georgetown, 816 S. Main St., 2nd Floor Conference Room If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee Members: David Kellerman, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:00 PM 1.Report on progress on the 2013-14 Strategic Action Plan Items: ·Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix a)Update and strategy with new website, https://mainstreet.georgetown.org/ b) Discussion on any potential new Main Street volunteer recruits ·Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects a)Update on “Most Beautiful Town Square” wall calendar: shoots, pricing, marketing ·Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination a)Continue involvement with other downtown and city-wide organizations each month – DGA (Karen), Chamber (Lori), Arts & Culture Board/GAW (Diane), SU College Town Committee (David), GHS (Julie) 3.Staff Report: Nonna Cucina’s bldg.; Downtown Master Plan Update Workshop – Tues, Aug. 6; “Believe Me” movie shoot; SU Parent Orientation Welcome Booth – Fri, Aug. 16 (2-4, 4-6 p.m.); SU Football Night at the Dell Diamond – Sept. 24; Quarterly Breakfast Bites with professional downtown women - - Aug. 28; Kerrville Main Street Visit – Aug. 28; Art Center Opening – Sept?; SU Downtown Pep Rally – Fri, Sept. 6 4.Set agenda items for next meeting on September 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 _________________, 2013, 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 12, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, July 12, 2013 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: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, 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 14 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding façade grant applications – Cary Rabb – 124 E. 8th St. (former Nonna’s Cucina ); Dean Eddy – 503 S. Main St. office 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a)Promotion (Cindy, Amanda, Jim, Marcy): Swirl contracted fundraiser ; action plan projects update b)Organization (David, Linda, Cindy): Calendar project; Non-profit status; action plan projects update c)Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Jim, Julie): Southwestern University updates ; n ew businesses update ; action plan projects update d)Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): Main Street Mural project and call for artists; action plan projects update 6.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs opening; Pink Poppy ARTisans Boutqiue ; Dimmit Building ; Nonna’s Cucina bldg.; Monument progress and splash pad update 7.Set agenda items for August 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 _________________, 2013, 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 Restructing Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, July 9, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructing Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 08:30 AM in the City of Georgetown, 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, Julie Laderach, Jim Wilson 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.Assign and report on the Main Street Annual Strategy Action Plan Goal One: Attracting and retaining a Healthy Business Mix: Help strengthen current businesses through retention activities and potential expansion. A.Host Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Jim): Review format and progress on August 21 Breakfast Bites with the young femaie entrepreneurs on the Square. Collect participant profiles and headshots. Discuss improved methods of promoting the event. B.Maintain contact with existing businesses to address their needs and concerns: Update from ERC members; discuss compilation of packets. Determine contents for updated promotional materials. C.Expand and update Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (Vicki) Exporting of information to update our database. Discuss creating e-mail mailing lists per ERC members to keep them informed about upcoming events. D.Promote local businesses through social media, print, videos and other events: Update on Sept. 6 and Nov. 1 downtown pep rallies (Jim) Food venues. Goal Two: Raising awareness and funding for Georgetown Main Street Program Projects 1.Promote and support local arts for economic development A.Partner with CVB and Arts and Culture Board to visit successful downtowns that use arts as an economic development tool (Chet) B.Encourage partnerships with Southwestern University and GISD Fine Arts program: (Julie and Bill) C.Promote the Façade and Sign Grant Program (Bob) D.Educate new and existing businesses about grants for façade and signage. Goal Three: Promote Downtown’s image as a Signature Destination (All) 1.Encourage and promote Georgetown as a “College Town” A.Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings at Southwestern University (Jim, Bob, Marcy, Shelly) Pep rally and homecoming update B.Explore signage options for downtown that recognize Southwestern University. C.Encourage business partnerships with Southwestern to promote student and staff involvement in downtown. D.Promote sales of licensed Southwestern merchandise downtown: (All). 2.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs opening; Dimmit Building; Kay Briggs’s shop; Nonna’s Cucina, Abbey’s Fine Furniture; Articine Health space. 3.Block captain update: Discuss new businesses, departing businesses, and concerns. 4.Set agenda items for next meeting on Tuesday, August 6/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 _________________, 2013, 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, July 9, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 04:00 PM in the City of Georgetown, 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: Cindy Harrington, Marcy Urban, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Report on Monthly Progress on Board Strategic Action Plan Projects: Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining Healthy Business Mix ·Bring attention to participating downtown businesses with inaugural Main Street Awards at Downtown Low Down meetings – Jim/Julie ·Host targeted businesses during downtown site visits – Cindy/Shelly Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects ·Organize and produce 5th Annual Georgetown Swirl to raise $15,000 – Cindy/Trisha – discuss honorary event chair candidates ·Recruit and hire a professional fundraiser – Jim/Shelly ·Increase awareness of grant program through grant checks presentations to recipients and post on social media and city website: MiBoHe Wellness?, Co-op 78626?, Gumbo’s, Avalon Monuments, ReImagine, Artisan’s Connect Gallery, Hummingbird Hollow and Rough & Ready – Marcy ·Explore possibility of additional fall fundraisers - Justin Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination ·Promote Main Street events on social media, free monthly publications, online event listings – Katie ·Encourage board and committee members to “like” and share downtown and Main Street Facebook posts on their personal social media pages – Cindy ·Promote Main Street events by utilizing the downtown property/business owner database to send out email blasts – Cindy/Shelly ·Explore & produce cooperative advertising opportunities – Martine/Shelly 2.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Opening; Available Downtown Properties (Nonna’s, Dimmitt, Articine Medicine, Abbey’s); Pink Poppy ARTisans Boutique; splash pad project and Main Street mural project – Shelly 3.Set agenda items for August 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 _________________, 2013, 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 8, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 04:00 PM in the City of Georgetown, 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, Linda McCalla 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 - primary discussion will be on implementation of Main Street Mural project and ornament selection. All other agenda items will be reviewed briefly but moved to next meeting for greater discussion: Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district – Amanda/Julie/Taylor ·Design and implement one new downtown mural in October 2013 Review Call to artists – Amanda/Taylor/Julie Discuss timeline for project – Amanda/Julie Implement website to submit calls for art – Shelly Discuss contacts to submit call to artists- Committee Legal documents signed by Eric Visser, building owner- Shelly/Michael Report on selection committee for art call – Julie/Amanda/Taylor ·Support integration of public art into capital improvement projects – Julie/Amanda Work with the Arts & Culture Board on a alleyway park – Julie/Amanda/Shelly ·Look at ways to use signage artistically in vacant buildings – Julie/Donna Identify vacant buildings and their owners Identify signage/art that could be displayed in a useful manner Improve funding for downtown holiday lighting ·Decide on a downtown building for the 2013 ornament - David ·Decide on marketing strategies for the Main Street 2013 ornament - David ·Review ways to improve holiday lighting contest for 2013 – Julie/Donna Improve and expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district – Linda/Amanda ·Review raising private sector funds - update on “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2013 ·Follow up to meeting with Jim Briggs 2.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Opening; Available Downtown Properties (Nonna’s, Dimmitt, Articine Medicine, Abbey’s); Pink Poppy ARTisans Boutique; splash pad project and Main Street mural project – Shelly 3.Set agenda items for next meeting Monday, August 5/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 _________________, 2013, 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 Organization Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, July 8, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee will meet on Thursday, July 8, 2013 at 05:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 816 South Main Street, Georgetown, Texas If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee Members: Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:00 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 guests 2.Report on progress on the 2013-14 Strategic Action Plan Items for the Organization Committee: ·Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix a)Update and strategy with new website, https://mainstreet.georgetown.org/ b) Discussion on any potential Main Street volunteers ·Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects a)Update on “Most Beautiful Town Square” wall calendar b)Update on tax exempt status. ·Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination a)Continue involvement with other downtown and city-wide organizations each month – DGA, Chamber, Arts & Culture Board, SU College Town Committee, GHS 3.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); Ruby K’s; Nonna’s Cucina bldg.; streetscape projects and Main Street mural project - Shelly 4.Set agenda items for next meeting on July 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 _________________, 2013, 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 14, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 08:30 AM in the Williamson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor North Conference Room, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown, TX If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Members: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, 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 April 30 th and May 9 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding status of façade grant – Dimmitt Bldg. – Erin Rost– 717 S. Main St. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a)Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): Main Street Mural project and call for artists; action plan projects update b)Promotion (Cindy, Amanda, Jim, Marcy): Swirl contracted fundraiser ; action plan projects update c)Organization (David, Linda, Cindy): Calendar project; Non-profit status; Block Captains; GHS historic district ; action plan projects update d)Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Jim, Julie): Southwestern University updates ; n ew businesses update ; action plan projects update 6.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building ; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); Ruby K’s; Nonna’s Cucina bldg.; The Daytripper’s Georgetown premiere in park ; budget items and splash pad update 7. Set agenda items for July 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 _________________, 2013, 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 Sub-Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, June 11, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Sub-Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 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 Sub-Committee Members: Marcy Urban, Jim Wilson, Julie Laderach Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Sub-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.Review Committee Priorities from the Main Street Annual Planning Session held April 19; Discuss committee member assignments for the year. 3.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: A.Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Jim) Review format and progress on August 21 Breakfast Bites with the panel of young female entrepreneurs on the Square. Assign collection of participant profiles and headshots. Discuss improved methods of promoting the event to the public. B.New Downtown Business Welcome Visits: Discuss compilation of packets for new businesses. Suggest contents for updated promotional materials. C.Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John and Vicki) Update on new developments; exporting of information to update our business and property owner database. Discuss creating e-mail mailing lists per ERC member. D.Update on September 6 and November 1 downtown pep rallies for Southwestern University (Jim) Discuss events and food venues. E.Art update: (assorted members): Georgetown Art Works, art center, S. Main mural progress. 4.Video/magazine/newspaper/social media exposure for downtown merchants (Chet, Beth, Bob) Update on viewing event for Daytripper’s Georgetown episode. Discuss monthly events that ERC can promote; Social media opportunities to boost downtown business activity. 5.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); Ruby K’s; Nonna’s Cucina bldg.; streetscape projects and Main Street mural project - Shelly 6.Downtown activity (All): Block captain update: Discuss new businesses, departing businesses, and concerns of business/property owners 7.Set agenda items for next meeting on July 9, 2013 /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 _________________, 2013, 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 Sub-Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, June 11, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Sub-Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 04:00 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 Sub-Committee Members: Cindy Harrington, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Sub-Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Call to order/Welcome 2.Assign and Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining Healthy Business Mix: ·Bring attention to participating downtown businesses with awards ·Attract targeted businesses to downtown Goal 2: Raising Awareness and funding for Main Street Program Projects: ·Organize and host 2014 Georgetown Swirl ·Recruit and hire a professional fundraiser ·Post presentation of grant checks on social media ·Explore possibility of additional fundraisers Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination ·Attract Residents and Visitors to Downtown Georgetown ·Utilize social media, free monthly publications, online event listings ·Explore & produce cooperative advertising opportunities 3.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); Ruby K’s; Nonna’s Cucina bldg.; streetscape projects and Main Street mural project - Shelly 4.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 _________________, 2013, 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 Sub-Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, June 10, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Sub-Committee will meet on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 04:45 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 Design Sub-Committee Members: Amanda Parr, David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Linda McCalla Main Street Advisory Board Design Sub-Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:45 PM 1.Call to order/Welcome 2.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects - primary discussion will be on implementation of Main Street Mural project. All other agenda items will be reviewed briefly but moved to next meeting for greater discussion: Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district – Amanda/Julie/Taylor ·Design and implement one new downtown mural in October 2013 Review Call to artists – Amanda/Taylor/Julie Discuss timeline for project – Amanda/Julie Implement website to submit calls for art – Shelly Discuss contacts to submit call to artists- Committee Legal documents signed by Eric Visser, building owner- Shelly/Michael Present Bids from sign companies & select sign company – David/Michael Report on selection committee for art call – Julie/Amanda/Taylor ·Support integration of public art into capital improvement projects – Julie/Amanda Work with the Arts & Culture Board on a alleyway park – Julie/Amanda/Shelly ·Look at ways to use signage artistically in vacant buildings – Julie/Donna Identify vacant buildings and their owners Identify signage/art that could be displayed in a useful manner Improve funding for downtown holiday lighting ·Decide on a downtown building for the 2013 ornament - David ·Decide on marketing strategies for the Main Street 2013 ornament - David ·Review ways to improve holiday lighting contest for 2013 – Julie/Donna Improve and expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district – Linda/Amanda ·Review raising private sector funds - update on “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2013 ·Follow up to meeting with Jim Briggs 3.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); Ruby K’s; Nonna’s Cucina bldg.; streetscape projects and Main Street mural project - Shelly 4.Set agenda Items for next meeting Monday, July 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 _________________, 2013, 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 Organization Sub-Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, June 10, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Organization Sub-Committee will meet on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 05:45 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 Organization Sub-Committee Members: Linda McCalla, David Kellerman, Cindy Harrington Main Street Advisory Board Organization Sub-Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:45 PM 1.Call to order/welcome guests 2.Report on progress on the 2013-14 Strategic Action Plan Items for the Organization Committee: ·Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix a)Maintain new Main Street Georgetown website, https://mainstreet.georgetown.org/ ·Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects a)Create a 12-month “Most Beautiful Town Square” wall calendar b)Create a Member Development Subcommittee c)Create a non-profit for annual fundraising ·Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination a)Continue involvement with other downtown and city-wide organizations each month – DGA, Chamber, Arts & Culture Board, SU College Town Committee, GHS 3.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); Ruby K’s; Nonna’s Cucina bldg.; streetscape projects and Main Street mural project - Shelly 4.Set agenda items for next meeting on July 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 _________________, 2013, 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, May 13, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 05:00 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 05:00 PM 1.Discuss Strategic Action Plan for 2013-2014 2.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district – Amanda/Julie/Taylor ·Design and implement one new downtown mural in October 2013 Call to artists design – Amanda/Taylor/Julie Implement website to submit calls for art – Shelly Legal documents signed by Eric Visser, building owner- Shelly/Michael Bids from sign companies – David/Michael Choose selection committee for art call – Julie/Amanda/Taylor ·Support integration of public art into capital improvement projects – Julie/Amanda Work with the Arts & Culture Board on a alleyway park – Julie/Amanda/Shelly ·Look at ways to use signage artistically in vacant buildings – Julie/Donna Identify vacant buildings and their owners Identify signage/art that could be displayed in a useful manner Improve funding for downtown holiday lighting ·Decide on a downtown building for the 2013 ornament - David ·Decide on marketing strategies for the Main Street 2013 ornament – Review sales of 2012 ornament - David ·Review ways to improve holiday lighting contest for 2013 – Julie/Donna Improve and expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district – Linda/Amanda ·Review raising private sector funds - update on “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2013 ·Follow up to meeting with Jim Briggs 3.Staff Report: Main Street Action Plan Presentation to Council – May 14; Cultural District Designation; Ribbon Cutting for Hummingbird Hollow; ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); streetscape projects - Shelly 4.Agenda Items for June 10 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 _________________, 2013, 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 9, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, May 9, 2013 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: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, 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 April 19 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant applications – Shirley Barber – Rough & Ready Antiques, 602 S. Main St 3.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of support letter for the City’s Arts & Culture Board’s Cultural Designation application to the Texas Commission of the Arts – Judy Fabry, Library Administrative Asst. 4.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner 5.Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the 2013-14 Board Strategic Action Plan 6.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Organization (David, Linda, Cindy): City Council Presentation–May 14; Block Captains; GHS historic district ; action plan projects update b.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): Main Street Mural project and call for artists ; action plan projects update c.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Jim, Julie): Breakfast Bites meeting review ; new businesses update ; action plan projects update d.Promotion (Cindy, Amanda, Jim, Marcy): Swirl contracted fundraiser ; action plan projects update 7.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – ribbon cutting for Hummingbird Hollow; ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building ; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); streetscape projects 8. Set agenda items for June 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 _________________, 2013, 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, May 7, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 08:30 AM in the Visitor Center Conference Room 103 W. 7th 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, 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.Overview of the 2013-14 Main Street Program Strategic Action Plan: review objectives and assign to committee members. 2.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: A.Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Jim) Review format, Progress on May 2 Breakfast Bites with Southwestern and discuss August 21 Young Professional Downtown Women B.New Downtown Business Welcome Visit- Update from members; discuss compilation of packets C.Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John) - Update on Sept. 6 and Nov. 1 downtown pep rallies; food venues. D.Video/magazine/newspaper exposure for downtown merchants (Jim/Marcy); Update on downtown merchant videos, DGA ads out of area 4.Social media opportunities to boost downtown business activity 5.Staff Report: Main Street Action Plan Presentation to Council – May 14; Cultural District Designation; Ribbon Cutting for Hummingbird Hollow; ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); streetscape projects – Shelly 6.Set agenda items for June 11 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 _________________, 2013, 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, May 7, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 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 Promotions Committee Members: Cindy Harrington, Marcy Urban, Jim Wilson Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:00 PM 1.Welcome Introduce new committee members 2.Overview of the 2013-14 Main Street Program Strategic Action Plan 3.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining Healthy Business Mix: ·Bring attention to participating downtown businesses with awards ·Attract targeted businesses to downtown Goal 2: Raising Awareness and funding for Main Street Program Projects: ·Organize and host 2014 Georgetown Swirl ·Recruit and hire a professional fundraiser ·Post presentation of grant checks on social media ·Explore possibility of additional fundraisers Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination ·Attract Residents and Visitors to Downtown Georgetown ·Utilize social media, free monthly publications, online event listings ·Explore & produce cooperative advertising opportunities 4.Staff Report: Main Street Action Plan Presentation to Council – May 14; Cultural District Designation; Ribbon Cutting for Hummingbird Hollow; ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); streetscape projects - Shelly 5.Set agenda items for June 11 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 _________________, 2013, 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, May 6, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Monday, May 6, 2013 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, 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.Discuss Strategic Action Plan for 2013-2014 2.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district – Amanda/Julie/Taylor ·Design and implement one new downtown mural in October 2013 Call to artists design – Amanda/Taylor/Julie Implement website to submit calls for art – Shelly Legal documents signed by Eric Visser, building owner- Shelly/Michael Bids from sign companies – David/Michael Choose selection committee for art call – Julie/Amanda/Taylor ·Support integration of public art into capital improvement projects – Julie/Amanda Work with the Arts & Culture Board on a alleyway park – Julie/Amanda/Shelly ·Look at ways to use signage artistically in vacant buildings – Julie/Donna Identify vacant buildings and their owners Identify signage/art that could be displayed in a useful manner Improve funding for downtown holiday lighting ·Decide on a downtown building for the 2013 ornament - David ·Decide on marketing strategies for the Main Street 2013 ornament – Review sales of 2012 ornament - David ·Review ways to improve holiday lighting contest for 2013 – Julie/Donna Improve and expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district – Linda/Amanda ·Review raising private sector funds - update on “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2013 ·Follow up to meeting with Jim Briggs 3.Staff Report: Main Street Action Plan Presentation to Council – May 14; Cultural District Designation; Ribbon Cutting for Hummingbird Hollow; ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); streetscape projects - Shelly 4. Agenda Items for June 10 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 _________________, 2013, 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 Organization Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, May 6, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee will meet on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 05:00 PM in the Visitor Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th St., If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee Members: David Kellerman, Cindy Harrington, Linda McCalla Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:00 PM 1.Introduction and review roll of committee members ·Expectations ·Requirements 2.Review the new 2013-14 Main Street Program Strategic Action Plan 3.Review the new 2013-14 Strategic Action Plan Items for the Organization Committee: ·Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix a)Maintain Main Street Georgetown website, https://mainstreet.georgetown.org/ ·Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects a)Create a 12-month Most Beautiful Town Square wall calendar b)Create a Member Development Subcommittee c)Create a non-profit for annual fundraising ·Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination a)Continue involvement with other downtown and city-wide organizations each month – DGA, Chamber, Arts & Culture Board, SU College Town Committee, GHS 4.Staff Report: Main Street Action Plan Presentation to Council – May 14; Cultural District Designation; Ribbon Cutting for Hummingbird Hollow; ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); streetscape projects - Shelly 5.Set agenda items for next meeting on June 10 /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 _________________, 2013, 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 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 04:30 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 Members: David Kellerman, Julia Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:30 PM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding Sign Grant application – Erland Schulze – 824 S. Austin Ave., Hummingbird Hollow 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 _________________, 2013, 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 and Historic and Architectural Review Commission City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, April 23, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board and Historic and Architectural Review Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 08:30 AM in the Georgetown Public Library's Classroom, 402 W. 8th St. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. Main Street Advisory Board and Historic and Architectural Review Commission Members: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, Jim Wilson, Amanda Parr Main Street Advisory Board and Historic and Architectural Review Commission meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 08:30 AM The Main Street Advisory Board and the Historic and Architectural Review Commission will be meeting for a presentation by the Texas Main Street Program and 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 _________________, 2013, 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, April 19, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, April 19, 2013 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: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, 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 March 15 board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding Facade & Sign Grant applications – Joseph Aubin – J. Paul Aubin Real Estate, 810 S. Main St.; Diane Gaume – Artisans Connect Gallery , 122 E. 8 th St.; Amneris Castillo - Re-Imagine, 1006 S. Austin Ave., 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding primary and secondary committee choices for each board member and committee co-chairs 5.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda,): Main Street Mural project and call for artists ; other action plan projects update b.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, Jim): next Breakfast Bites meeting on May 2; new business update ; other action plan projects update c.Promotion (Cindy, Amanda, Jim): recruitment of new committee members and Swirl fundraiser; other action plan projects update d.Organization (David): action plan projects update 6.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – Downtown Low Down meeting review; Main Street in Context presentation – 8:30 a.m. on Tues, April 23; update on art center and ThunderCloud Subs; streetscape project update ; Albertson’s update , Union on 8 th special-use permit update 7.Set agenda items for May 10 board meeting/Adjourn board meeting BREAK GEORGETOWN MAIN STREET ANNUAL BOARD RETREAT 1.Introductions 2.Overview of Day 3.Review of Board Member Responsibilities 4.Review of 2012-13 Accomplishments 5.Goals for 2013-14 6.Objectives for each committee 7.Action Plan for each committee based on identified issues – person responsible; deadline; budget a.Organization b.Promotion c.Design d.Economic Restructuring 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 _________________, 2013, 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 9, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 08:30 AM in the Visitor Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th 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, 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.Discuss Preliminary Results from the Downtown Survey for Annual Board Retreat: feedback from downtown property and business owner survey for board annual retreat on April 19 - Shelly 2.Review ER Committee accomplishments from 2012-13 Main Street Advisory Board Strategic Action Plan – Marcy/Jim 3.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: a)Quarterly Breakfast Bites - update on May 2 with SU and August 21 with Young/Female Entrepreneurs? – Marcy/Jim b)New Downtown Business Welcome Visits - Julie c)Downtown Business/Property Owner Database - John d)Partner with SU College Town Committee: Update on Sept. 6 and Nov. 1 downtown pep rallies - Jim 4.Video/magazine/newspaper exposure for downtown merchants - Marcy 5.Staff Report: Marketing Available Downtown Properties; ThunderCloud Subs; Books on Tap; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); streetscape projects - Shelly 6.Set agenda items for next meeting on May 7 /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 _________________, 2013, 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, April 9, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 04:00 PM in the Visitors 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, 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.Discuss Preliminary Results from the Downtown Survey for Annual Board Retreat - Shelly 2.Review Design Committee accomplishments from 2012-13 Main Street Advisory Board Strategic Action Plan – Amanda 3.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Review and update the Main Street Façade & Sign Grant Program application ·Determine additional requirements such as Swirl participants, Holiday lighting and window decoration participants, minimum business hours, etc. Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district ·Create call for art for downtown mural with deadlines ·Ways to support other public art interests in downtown? Space behind old firehouse bays, antique mall, etc. How to utilize more effectively Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 ·Discuss ways to improve and expand the holiday lighting contest. ·Determine plan for fall solicitation of lighting sponsors Other potential design projects: new downtown art center how can we help support? 4.Set agenda items for May 7th 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 _________________, 2013, 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, April 9, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 05:00 PM in the Visitors 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: Amanda Parr, Jim Wilson, Cindy Harrington Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:00 PM 1.Discuss Preliminary Results from the Downtown Survey for Annual Board Retreat - Shelly 2.Review Promotion Committee accomplishments from 2012-13 Main Street Advisory Board Strategic Action Plan – Jim/Amanda 3.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 ·Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 ·Increase awareness through grant check and award presentations to recipients on social media and PR – The Co-oP 78626, Avalon Monuments, Gumbo’s North; Toast of the Town Awards: Sweet Serendipity and Wildfire Help attract residents/visitors to downtown with the Swirl ·List Swirl 2014 date on free online event listings/social media – Intern? ·Encourage board members to repost and share Swirl Facebook posts on their own media pages 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 – Amanda 4.Staff Report: Marketing Available Downtown Properties; ThunderCloud Subs; Books on Tap; Dimmit Building; The Hollow (French/American Restaurant); streetscape projects - Shelly Set agenda items for May 7th 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 _________________, 2013, 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, March 15, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, March 15, 2013 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: David Kellerman, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Amanda Parr, Linda McCalla, Cindy Harrington, Jim Wilson 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 8 and 26 board meeting minutes 2.Review and discussion of the Main Street Advisory Board By-laws 3.Review and discussion of the City Council Attendance Policy for Board Members 4.Discussion and possible action regarding to set time and date of for 2013 Main Street Advisory Board meetings and recommended meeting procedures 5.Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination and election of Board Vice-Chair and Secretary 6.Discussion and possible action regarding primary and secondary committee choices for each board member 7.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner 8.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Promotion (Amanda, Jim): Georgetown Swirl review; recommended downtown survey questions b.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda,): recommended downtown survey questions ; review and update of Façade & Sign Grant Program application ; call for artists for mural ; other action plan projects update c.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, David, Jim): recommended downtown survey questions; SU update- College Town Committee Award ; visit to Granbury?; business update d.Organization (Linda): action plan projects update 9.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – annual board retreat on Friday , April 19; update on art center, Books on Tap and ThunderCloud Subs projects 10.Set agenda items for April 19 th board meeting /Adjourn board meeting BREAK Annual Texas Main Street Board Training I.Introduction to THC’s Annual Main Street Board Training – Jill Robinson , Texas Main Street State Assistant 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 _________________, 2013, 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 15, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , March 15, 2013. Board Members Present: Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman, Jim W ilson, Linda McCalla, Amanda Parr, Cindy Harrington Board Members Absent: Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street manager; Matt Synatschk, historic planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:31 a.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman. 2.Jim moved to approve the February 8 th board meeting minutes, Amanda seconded. All board members approved. (7-0). Julie moved to approve the February 26 th special-called board meeting minutes, Marcy seconded. All board members present approved (7-0). 3.David went over the board bylaws since he had recently gone to the first board chair training. 4.David also stressed the importance of at minimum of 75% attendance at board and committee meetings. Board members are allowed two absences due to sickness or military reasons. 5.David discussed the board’s meeting time and the board decided to leave as is. He will try his best to keep meetings to an hour. 6.David moved to nominate Julie Laderach as board vice chair, Linda seconded. All board members approved (7-0). David moved to nominate Marcy as secretary , Amanda seconded. All board members approved (7-0). 7.David asked each board member to select their primary and secondary committees to serve on for the upcoming year , and to decide which committee they would like to co-chair. Amanda agreed to continue as chair of the Design Committee. 8.Matt gave HARC report that KSA Engineers at 1008 Main Street and Little Caesar’s Pizza at gas station on NW corner of University Ave. and Main Street will go to the next HARC meeting for review. Finalized design guidelines are posted online at historic.georgetown.org . Updating historic survey, and RFP for Nore Winter to update master plan will have a June decision. Union on 8 th goes March 26 for special-use permit, needs a super majority to pass. 9.Committee Reports: a.Promotion: Cindy reported that Trisha and she have decided to co-chair the Swirl next year. The profit for Swirl was $15,000 which met the board’s annual action plan goal. b.Design: Amanda reported that Nick Ramos attended committee meeting to discuss the call for art for the Main Street mural on the side of Balance Spa location facing Grace Church. Discussed piggybacking on Art Hop’s call for art and Nick recommended we pay an artist at least $2000. The mural would be unveiled at Gallery Georgetown on October 12. We would charge artists $25 for up to three art entries, and the cost of the framing and materials could be up to $3000. Amanda moved to allocate of up to $5000 total out of the Façade Fund for the Main Street mural project , Linda seconded. Discussion included Marcy thinking this money could be used for façade grants instead. All board members approved (7-0). Matt reminded that we would have to receive HARC approval for mural design. c. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported on Southwestern University tour . Amanda mentioned they’d like to do that twice a year to different groups. Pep rallies for the Southwestern University football will take place downtown on September 6 and November 1. Matt mentioned the city offering $1500 for grants to downtown merchants for 20 card readers. Looking to be in place by September. May 2 is next Breakfast Bites training with SU panel. d.Organization: no report 6.Shelly reported that next board meeting will be April 19 for annual board retreat with Cathy Sak of TDA, and gave an update on the art center opening in June and ThunderCloud in early May. 7.The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, March 12, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 03:30 PM in the Visitor Center Conference Center, 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 03:30 PM 1.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Review and update the Main Street Façade & Sign Grant Program application ·Determine additional requirements such as Swirl participants, Holiday lighting and window decoration participants, minimum business hours, etc. ·Top 2 questions recommended by each of the committees to put on the downtown property and business owner survey Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district ·Concept and design ideas for downtown mural. Call for artists – Nick Ramos ·Proposal to Eric Visser about the use of his building for the mural. ·Ways to support other public art interests in downtown? Space behind fire house bays, antique mall, etc. How to utilize more effectively Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2012 ·Discuss ways to improve and expand the holiday lighting contest. ·Determine plan for fall solicitation of lighting sponsors Other potential design projects: new downtown art center how can we help support? 2.Committee Priorities for Annual Board Action Plan Update 3.Set agenda items for April 9th 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 _________________, 2013, 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, March 12, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 04:30 PM in the Visitor 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 04:30 PM 1.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: ·Georgetown Swirl: a.Retailers - Feedback b.Restaurants - Feedback c.Wineries - Feedback d.Event Volunteers – Feedback e.Sponsorship – Feedback f.Wine Auction – Feedback Implement IF Marketing report recommendations regarding signature downtown events 2.Staff Update: 3.Set agenda items for April 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 _________________, 2013, 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, March 12, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 08:30 AM in the Visitor Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th 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.Homework - Committee Priorities for Annual Board Action Plan Update: Top two questions recommended by committee to put on the downtown property and business owner survey for board annual retreat 2.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: a)Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Jim) - update on May 2 Breakfast Bites with SU b) New Downtown Business Welcome Visits (Julie, David)- Grape Creek Vineyards, Southern Hippie, Nancy’s Sky Garden, Galaxy Bakery new ownership, Framer’s Gallery new ownership, update on Union on 8th St. c)Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John/Julie) d)Partner with SU College Town Committee: (Jim, Bob) – update on Sept. 6 and Nov. 1 downtown pep rallies; College Town Committee reception with Jake 4.Video/magazine/newspaper exposure for downtown merchants (Jim/Marcy) 5.Small business venture capital (Bob) 6.Staff Report: ThunderCloud Subs; Books on Tap; Dimmit Building; Available Downtown Properties; streetscape projects 7.Set agenda items for next meeting on April 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 _________________, 2013, 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, February 26, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 04:30 PM in the Visitor Information 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 04:30 PM 1.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: Georgetown Swirl: Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 – Denise/Trisha a.Wineries & Wine Store - Shelly b.Wine Auction and ticket sales – Mickie c.Event Volunteers– Cindy H d.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda e.Sponsorship – Lauryl & Katie f. Décor – Carol Brite with Illusions – Jim g.Retailers - Denise h.Restaurants – Trisha & Cindy i. Advertising/PR/Website/Online Ticket Sales – Shelly 2.Set agenda items for March 12th Wrap-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 _________________, 2013, 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 Tuesday, February 26, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 09:00 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 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 09:00 AM 1.Discussion and possible action regarding Sign Grant application – Elizabeth Lockhart – 809 S. Main St, Southern Hippie 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 _________________, 2013, 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 Tuesday, February 26, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , February 26, 2013. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson Board Members Absent: Amanda Parr and Linda McCalla Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street manager; Matt Synatschk, historic planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.Elizabeth Lockhart presented her façade and sign grant application to paint all wood trim white, change the fabric awning to a metal tie-rod canopy, add individual metal lettering signage. All changes are subject to approval by HARC at their Thursday meeting. 3.David made a motion to approve the façade and sign grant for $3,550 if a written proposal for all the work is submitted, Jim seconded. All board members present approved. (5-0, Amanda Parr and Linda McCalla absent). 4.The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, February 19, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 04:30 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, Amanda Parr, Jim Wilson Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 04:30 PM 1.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: Georgetown Swirl: Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 – Denise/Trisha a.Sponsorship – Lauryl & Katie b.Wine Auction and ticket sales – Mickie c.Event Volunteers & Wine Store? – Cindy H d.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda e.Retailers - Denise f. Restaurants – Trisha & Cindy g.Wineries - Shelly h.Advertising/PR/Website/Online Ticket Sales – Shelly i. Décor – Carol Brite with Illusions? – Jim 2.Set agenda items for February 26th?/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 _________________, 2013, 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 11, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 05:00 PM in the Visitor 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: Amanda Parr, Denise Jimenez, Jim Wilson, Marcy Urban Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee meets every second Friday of the month unless otherwise specified. Call to Order at 05:00 PM 1.Report on Board Action Plan Projects: Georgetown Swirl: Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 – Denise/Trisha a.Sponsorship – Lauryl & Katie b.Retailers - Denise c.Restaurants – Trisha & Cindy d.Wineries - Shelly e.Advertising/PR/Website/Online Ticket Sales – Shelly f.Event Volunteers & Wine Store? – Cindy H g.Wine Auction and ticket sales – Mickie h.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda i. Décor – Carol Brite with Fleur de Luxe? – Jim 2.Set agenda items for February 18th?/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 _________________, 2013, 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 8, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, February 8, 2013 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 January 11 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding status of façade grant extension – Dimmitt Bldg. – Erin Rost– 717 S. Main St. 3.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update– Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner 4.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Promotion (Denise, Amanda, Jim, Marcy): Georgetown Swirl and wine auction ticket sales; other action plan projects update b.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda,): review and update of Façade & Sign Grant Program; public art; other action plan projects update c.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, David, Jim): review Preserve America training in Llano; Breakfast Bites – Tues , Feb. 12; SU update- College Town Committee Award ; new businesses; other action plan projects update d.Organization (Linda, Denise): action plan projects update 5.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – Annual Board Training with Jill Robinson and Annual Board Action Plan Update ; Main Street Sidewalk /Art Center Project; available downtown properties , new business owners and Austin Ave. Sidewalk Widening Project 6.Final discussion to the Main Street Advisory Board – Denise Jimenez , Board Chair 7.Set agenda items for March 15 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 _________________, 2013, 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, February 8, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , February 8, 2013. Board Members Present: Denise Jimenez, Marcy Urban, Julie Laderach, David Kellerman, Jim Wilson, Linda McCalla Board Members Absent: Amanda Parr Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street manager; Laurie Brewer, assistant city manager; Matt Synatschk, historic planner Minutes Regular Meeting 1.The meeting was called to order at 8:33 a.m. by Board Chair Denise Jimenez. 2.David moved to approve the January 11 th board meeting minutes, Jim seconded. All board members present voted to approve. (6-0, Amanda Parr absent). 3.Erin Rost with the Dimmitt Building gave an update to the board in regards to the need for another façade grant extension at 717 S. Main St. She discussed all the hurdles they have run into with their first contractor and architect that have since been replaced. They met with THC and are moving forward on tax credit paperwork since they have a second-floor office tenant wanting to move in this summer. Linda moved to approve a grant extension till June 1 with the condition that the board be provided with monthly contractor updates on the project , Julie seconded. Five board members voted to approve the grant extension (5-1, David Kellerman opposed and Amanda Parr absent). 4.Matt gave HARC report that next HARC meeting will review Southern Hippie’s application in the former Run-Tex location to replace the fabric awning with a tie-rod canopy, change paint colors and add signage. An RFP will be issued for updating the Downtown Master Plan. 5.Committee Reports: a.Promotion: Denise reported that there are currently 9 retailers participating and Trisha is working on final one. Wine auction ticket sales need to be focused on. b.Design: committee met on Tuesday. Mural project on Eric Visser’s building on Main Street had a request for legal agreement with city to maintain the mural. Discussed call to artists and that the theme would just be general Georgetown. Also discussed the private alley art space. Amanda will set up meeting with Jim Briggs to discuss funding for downtown holiday lighting. Linda also mentioned need for uplighting on county lawn trees and speaking with Valerie Covey. Possibly adding some trees down near Wildfire. c. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported on Southwestern’s annual Martha Diaz Hurtado College Town Award reception for College Town Committee and tour of SU is next Thursday. Had meeting on SU pep rallies to kick off the football season. Reviewed Market Analysis workshop in Llano and Chet Garner speaking at last Breakfast Bites. d.Organization: Linda asked about the status of the non-profit account application with the Legal department. Laurie said she would follow up. 6.Shelly gave staff report that listed reminders on dates for annual board training with the Jill Robinson with the THC as well as annual board retreat with TDA. Also upcoming dates were listed for their calendars. 7.Denise gave her final good-byes and thank you’s as board chair. We gave her a downtown gift from the board. 8.The next board meeting will be moved to March 15 due to Community Development Institute training. David requested we list an update to the façade and sign grant application to the next agenda. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, February 5, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 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, Julie Laderach, 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.Review January meeting notes 2.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: A.Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Jim) Progress on February 12 and May 21 Breakfast Bites B.New Downtown Business Welcome Visits (Julie, David) C.Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (John/Julie) D.Partner with SU College Town Committee: (Jim, Bob) Fall events E. Video/magazine/newspaper exposure for downtown merchants (Jim/Marcy); Review sample videos 4.Committee Priorities for Annual Board Action Plan Update 5.Staff Report: Grape Creek Vineyards; ThunderCloud Subs; Books on Tap; Dimmit Building; RunTex; Southern Hippie; Available Downtown Properties; new business owners 6.Set agenda items for next meeting on March 12, 2013 /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 _________________, 2013, 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, February 5, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 04:00 PM in the Visitors 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, 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 Review and update the Main Street Façade & Sign Grant Program application ·Determine additional requirements such as Swirl participants, holiday lighting and window lighting participants, minimum business hours, etc. Promote and support public art in downtown overlay district ·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 Private alley space/courtyard behind firehouse bays, antique mall, etc. How to utilize more effectively? Improve funding and long-term design for Holiday Lighting – “Light Up the Square” campaign for 2013 ·Determine plan for solicitation of lighting sponsors and city assistance ·Discuss downtown building/scene for 2013 ornament ·Discuss ways to improve and expand the holiday lighting contest 2.Other potential design projects: new Georgetown Art Center how can we help support? 3.Committee Priorities for Annual Board Action Plan Update 4.Set agenda items for March 12th? 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 _________________, 2013, 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, February 5, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 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, Marcy Urban, 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: Georgetown Swirl: Organize and produce March 2, 2013 Swirl event to raise $15,000 – Denise/Trisha a.Sponsorship – Lauryl & Katie b.Retailers - Denise c.Restaurants – Trisha & Cindy d.Wineries - Shelly e.Advertising/PR/Website/Online Ticket Sales – Shelly f. Event Volunteers & Wine Store? – Cindy H g.Wine Auction and ticket sales – Mickie h.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda i. Décor – Carol Brite with Fleur de Luxe? – Jim Implement IF Marketing report recommendations regarding signature downtown events 2.Committee Priorities for Annual Board Action Plan Update 3.Set agenda items for February 12th/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 _________________, 2013, 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 11, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board will meet on Friday, January 11, 2013 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 December 5 th board meeting minutes 2.Discussion and possible action regarding a HARC update and city council visioning session – Laurie Brewer, Asst. City Manager 3.Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports: a.Promotion (Denise, Amanda, Jim): Georgetown Swirl and wine auction ticket sales ; other action plan projects update b.Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Julie, David, Jim): Fredericksburg Visit action steps recommendation ; Breakfast Bites – Tues , Feb. 12; SU update- College Town Committee Award ; new businesses; other action plan projects update c.Design (Amanda, Julie, David, Linda): review holiday lighting contest ; review holiday ornament sales ; “Light up the Square” campaign thank you notes ; other action plan projects update ·Joint Arts & Culture (Marcy): arts center update d.Organization (Linda, Denise): Board and committee member recruitment ; other action plan projects update 4.Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report –Downtown Low Down Meeting – Jan. 16; Gallo Winery trip , New Palace Director – Marissa Austin ; Community Impact Downtown Story; Main Street/Art Center Project and Austin Ave. Sidewalk Project; Preserve America training in Llano – Jan. 30 – “Market Analysis for Main Street & Historic Downtowns” 5.Set agenda items for February 8 th board meeting/Adjourn board meeting Certificate of Posting I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2013, 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 11, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , January 11, 2013. 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; Valerie Kreger, principal planner 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 December 5 th board meeting minutes, Julie seconded. David corrected David Cohen from Monument Café to ThunderCloud Subs. All board members present voted to approve with recommended correction (6-0, Marcy Urban was not present to vote). 3.Valerie gave HARC report from the December 13 meeting: Joseph Aubin and ThunderCloud Subs façade improvements were approved. New Historic District Planner Matt Synatschk is starting work on January 22. 4.Committee Reports: a.Promotion: Denise reported that there will be 10 retail stops and two local wineries participating. We currently already have around 50 wine bottles collected for the wine auction, so board members will be responsible for getting less donated this year. Wine auction tickets were distributed and each board member is responsible for selling a minimum of 20 each. b.Economic Restructuring: Jim reviewed the Fredericksburg Trip report and the made a motion for the top seven goals to be added to the city’s Signature Destination annual goals which include: 1.Public parking lot with retail on first floor 2.Green/amphitheater square space with public restrooms 3.Determine sustainable funding for downtown holiday lighting 4.Pursue downtown lodging options (less restrictive for B&Bs and a boutique hotel) 5.Investigate to restrict first floor to retail/restaurant/attractions only (no office) 6.Synergy shared between CVB , Chamber, E.D. and Main Street (i.e. shared office space like Fredericksburg) 7.Visioning and shared priorities of city council and partnering boards David seconded the motion. All board members present voted to approve (6-0, Amanda Parr was not present to vote). The College Town Committee meeting will win Southwestern’s annual Martha Diaz Hurtado College Town Award at the Chamber banquet in February. Breakfast Bites in February will be Chet Garner with “The Daytripper” show and the May one will be with SU Football Coach Joe Austin along with lacrosse coach. Another SU Tour will take place on February 21 at 10 a.m. c. Design: Amanda had to leave the meeting, but the splash pad for the art center was approved by city council. d.Organization: no meeting or report 5.Shelly provided the board with a written staff report that listed an update that approximately $2953 was raised this year with the Main Street Collectible Ornament Series. Eighty-eight tickets have been sold online for Swirl. Also upcoming dates were listed for their calendars. 6.The next board meeting will be February 8. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m. Notice of Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructing Committee City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, January 8, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructing Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 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 Restructing Committee Members: Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, Jim Wilson 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.Annual Action Plan Progress Reports: A.Quarterly Breakfast Bites: (Marcy/Jim) Discuss progress in planning Feb. 12 Breakfast Bites presentation with Day Tripper; “Innovative things going on in Central Texas communities.” B. New Downtown Business Welcome Visits: (Julie, David) C.Downtown Business/Property Owner Database: (John/Marcy/Julie) D.Review participation in Small Business Saturday: (Bob, Shelly) 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 action steps recommendation to board F.Partner with SU College Town Committee: (Jim, Bob) Pirate Bucks locations 4.Video/magazine/newspaper exposure for downtown merchants (Jim/Marcy); Review proposals from videographers 5.Staff Report: Roots Bistro , ThunderCloud Subs; Books on Tap; Dimmitt Building; old Sherman Hotel; Chupa Rosa, Board application deadline – Jan. 11; Downtown Signature Destination Visioning 6.Downtown Activity Update 7.Set agenda items for next meeting on February 12/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 _________________, 2013, 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, 8, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee will meet on Tuesday, 8, 2013 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, 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.Call to order/Welcome 2.Report on Annual Strategic Action Plan Projects: Improve funding for downtown holiday lighting – David ·Decide on marketing strategies for the Main Street 2012 ornament – Review sales and look at 2013 ornament Educate existing shop owners on merchandising windows and holiday lighting – Julie/Donna ·Review holiday lighting contest for next year Improve and expand holiday lighting in downtown overlay district - Linda ·Review 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 3.Other potential design projects: new downtown light pole banners/flags; Utility Box Art Project; Georgetown Art Center – volunteers needed 4.Staff Update: New business updates - Bistro, streetscape projects update, building rehab updates, Downtown Signature Destination Visioning, Board application deadline – Jan. 11 5.Set agenda items for February 4 or 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 _________________, 2013, 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, January 8, 2013 The Main Street Advisory Board Promotions Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 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: Amanda Parr, Jim Wilson, Julie Laderach, Denise Jimenez 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 – Palace Theatre – Thurs, Jan 10 at 9 a.m.; 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 & Wine Glasses - Shelly e.PR/ Website/Online Ticket Sales –Shelly f.Event Volunteers – Cindy H. g.Sponsorship – Lauryl h.Wine Auction – Mickie i.Entertainment/Photography- Amanda j.Décor – Carol Brite with Fleur de Luxe? k.Signage - Jim Implement IF Marketing report recommendations regarding signature downtown events ·Explore possibility of annual art bowl fundraising dinner in the fall (November 2013?) - Amanda 2.Staff Update: Downtown Signature Destination Visioning; Board application deadline Jan. 11; Roots Bistro; Swirl article in Focus magazine 3.Set agenda items for February 5th/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 _________________, 2013, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary