HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_07.20.2018Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, July 20, 2018
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Georgetown Public Library Classroom, 402
W 8 1 Street.
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Trisha Tallman called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. Board members in attendance were, T. Tallman, K. Hill, B.
Nicholson, K. Curry and S. Rodocker. Staff in attendance, Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director, Nat
Waggoner, Long Range Planning Manager, and Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager.
Regular Session
(This regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by
the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the June 12, 2018 board meeting minutes—Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by K. Curry to approve the minutes as presented. Second byS. Rodocker.
Approved: 5-0
B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the Annual Retreat Minutes from the June 12, 2018
meeting—Trisha Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by S. Rodockerto approve the minutes as presented. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 5-0
C. Presentation and discussion on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update -Nat Waggoner, Long Range Planning
Manager
The board listened to a presentation overthe 2030 comprehensive plan inputprocess and provided comments
and feedback for staff. The board is interested in hosting an "On the Table" event downtown in conjunction
with the others that will be taking place during National Night Out on October 2. Staff will look at ways to
partnerwith other boards and groups on this event and report backto the board.
D. Board Chair Report
T. Tallman gave a recap of attending the Downtown TIRZ meeting earlier in the week. The projects highlighted
from 2017-2018 are almostcomplete. New projects with partial funding from TIRZ include anew large public
plaza area at the new City Center Campus thatwill help link all four city properties togetherthrough landscape,
signage,artand street improvements.
E. Project Team, Block Captains forBR&E, &Partner Updates
The fundraising projectteam metand discussed the 2018 Main Street Collectible Christmas Ornament. K. Hill
reported that the team has selected the Historic Post Office building as this year's featured building. The
ornament designers will have a rendering backto us in two weeks to allow the board to review and consider
for approval. The team has selected a gold box, red insert, and green ribbon. The project is being managed
through a new process tool called Trello. D. Gaume implemented this program forthe fundraising project
team, and if successful, we will expand to use with the other projectteams.
K. Curry reported on attending the HARC meeting in June. Projects Wish Well and conceptual project200 E.
8th were highlighted as major points of discussion amongstthe commissioners. The 200 E. 8th Street will be
placed on the July agenda for an official review.
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F. Facade and Sign Grant Discussion
The board discussed the funding allocation thatwas added to the fagade grant accountthis week as a result
of the CAFR. The funds are now available to be used for awarding.
G. Staff Report
Staff reported on the status ofthe Grape Creek Wall and issuesthathave come up after removing the stucco,
New business, Gingersnap Boutique has opened and doing well in the new space. Upcoming events were
announced as well as Southwestern New Student Orientation in August. Development updates and available
spaces were announced, staff is working with the owners to find tenants for the spaces. Upcoming downtown
partner meeting dates were provided for the coming weeks.
Adjourn
Motion by K. Curry, second by K. Hill to adjourn the meeting. T. Tallman adjourned the meeting at 10:33 AM.
Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on
Main Street Advisory Board Chair
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