HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_11.11.2016Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
November 11, 2016 at 8:30 AM
Williamson County Courthouse,
2"d Floor Conference Room, 710 S. Main St.
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Board Members Present: Karen Curry; A Parker; Vicki Jackimiec; Taylor Kidd, Board Chair and
Blake Nicholson
Board Members Absent: Cindy Harrington and Jim Wilson
Guest Present: Karl Meixsell, Stromberg-Hoffman Bldg.
City Staff Present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair, called meeting to order at 8:39 a.m.
Legislative Regular Agenda
2. Discussion and possible action regarding Main Street Facade & Sign Grant application — Karl
Meixsell — Stromberg-Hoffman Bldg, 718 S. Austin Ave. and 209 W. 8" St. - Taylor Kidd,
Board Chair
Karl presented handouts of his grant application project for storefront, new roof system
and natural well. Board discussion about maximum amount available for two facade grants
since city council is reviewing program. Motion by V. Jackimiec to table two fagade grant
applications until December 9 board meeting, second by B. Nicholson. Approved 5-0.
3. Discussion and possible action on updates for the Historic Preservation Program and
Downtown Projects —Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
M. Synatschk gave an update on HARC applications on downtown parking consultant
meeting, Austin Ave. bridges project status, historic resource survey status, Palace
Children's Theatre, 208 S. Austin Ave. residential addition, fixed route bus system, and
public design charrettes for Williams Drive. No action required.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports — Taylor Kidd, Board
Chair
Progress on Committee reports was discussed.
a) K. Curry gave an update on the Economic Vitality Committee including Breakfast
Bites on November 9 on retail plan and strategy with new ED Director Michaela
Pagel of 2
Dollar and Project Coordinator Andreina Davila, 3 d Monday Main Street Lunch at
Wildfire, San Marcos downtown visit, and commercial real estate seminar.
No action required.
b) V. Jackimiec gave an update on the Promotions Committee.
Goodshop app status and Swirl sponsorships. No action required.
c) B. Nicholson reported they didn't meet due to lack of city staff present.
No action required.
d) T. Kidd reported that the Design Committee did not meet in November.
No action required.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report — Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
Board applications deadline.
No action required.
6. Set agenda items for next board meeting
Next board meeting date is November 11.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:30 a.m. by V. Jackimiec, second by B. Nicholson. Approved 5-
0.
Taylor Kidd
Board Chair
JJ Park
Board Secretary
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