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GEORGETOWN
TEXAS
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES
8:30 A.M. - FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 710 S. MAIN ST.
2ND FLOOR NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Board Members Present: Cindy Harrington, Vicki Jackimiec, JJ Parker, Amanda Parr, David
Kellerman and Jim Wilson
Board Members Absent: Taylor Kidd
City Staff Present: Laurie Brewer, Asst. City Manager; Shelly Hargrove, Main Street
Manager; Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
Guest: Amanda Hanes, The Exchange, 109 W. 711, St.
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman.
2. Amanda moved to approve the June 12th board meeting minutes, Cindy seconded. All board
members present approved (6-0).
3. Amanda Hanes with The Exchange presented her sign grant for $500 to add window vinyl
signage and change out main signboard, she bought the store in April and has been in business
for six years. David mentioned the importance of supporting Main Street events and the
possibility of opening on Sundays. Amanda moved to approve the $500 sign grant, Jim
seconded. All board members present approved (6-0).
4. Laurie asked to move agenda item #7 on Main Street fundraising up due to budget meeting
conflicts. Laurie recommended the board clarify the purposes of each Main Street
event/fundraiser and make sure they are mission -relevant. To identify purpose/main goals of
event/fundraiser, budget and final assessment within 60-90 after event/fundraiser.
Subcommitee chairs need to communicate this information to their volunteers so everyone is
on the same page as far as main event/fundraisers purpose. Diane Gaume did The Table on
Main Recap and board liked that format as a template for future event/fundraising
assessments. Discussion that Main Street's signature events could be The Georgetown Swirl
and Ladies Nite Out with Light Up the Square campaign and The Table on Main as our
fundraisers. Amanda suggested showing before and after photos of fagade/sign grant
recipients, and Cindy mentioned metrics like number of retailers participating in event,
number of restaurants involved, number of people downtown, etc. Laurie reviewed the
budgets from previous Main Street events with the board.
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5. Matt Synatschk gave an update on HARC activity including no current downtowns cases on
the July 23 agenda, but 605 University Ave. is looking at demolition to build 300 proposed
residential units on the site. UDC changes start July 1 with staff review for the majority of
( applications with any significant changes going for HARC review. Goal is to have a 10 -day
turnaround and code enforcement as downtown as a district.
6. Progress on Committee Reports:
a. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported the 3rd Monday Main Street Lunch will be at
LongHorn Steakhouse on July 20; fagade and sign grant photos will be taken at the next
Downtown Low Down meeting for Patti Colbert, Sunshine Vintiques and DIVA.
College Town Committee will meet in August, but there will be two shifts to work
handing out goodie bags during SU Parent's Orientation weekend on August 14, July 29
we'll be stuffing goodie bags at the Chamber. Next Breakfast Bites date has been moved
to August 20 and will be focusing on downtown residential with a panel discussion.
Committee checked out new mural on back of Chet Garner's building with jackalopes.
b. Design: Amanda reported a group met with Texas Main Street Design Assistant Sarah
Blankenship to discuss our gateways along Austin Ave. and Main St and University
Ave. (Hwy. 29) and came up with new, artistic ideas. Also discussed updating the 8th St.
Courtyard rendering from 2008 to help get city manager on board with project. Keep
Texas Beautiful event aiming for Earth Day in April and work with SU. Discussion on
holiday forms going through Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation, but concerned
about LNO participation fee having.-ce Rgh-mg of funds with Light Up the Square
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c. Promotion: Cindy reported that Ladies Nite Out will have 600 goodie bags for sale with
only cash sponsors having their logos on the bags. More volunteers are needed. Call for
art was discussed with a September 4 deadline and judging on September 9 with artists
painting on corners and having a silent auction of their work. Also a discussion of local
food trucks and black jack tournament being involved with the Man Cave area for LNO.
Rusty Winkstern with The Monument Group was recommended by the Promotions
Committee as the recipient for the next Main Street Star Award, after listing his
attributes, Cindy recused herself from the vote, Amanda moved to approve the
nomination with Jim seconding. All board members approved with Cindy abstaining
(5-0).
d. Organization: David discussed the Table on Main recap, and discussion of updating
the numbers, but approximately $9,800 was made on the first-year event. La Bella Casa
and Three -Legged Willie were recommended for the Texas Downtown Association
President's Awards.
7. Staff Report: Shelly reminded board members of upcoming monthly meetings and event dates
including the art center's Road Trippin' exhibit, Quarterly Downtown Low Down Meeting,
Downtown West Public Meeting, TDA President's Awards application deadline and Music on the
Square every Friday night through August.
8. The next meeting will be on Friday, August 14. David adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
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