HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_04.12.2019Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, April 12, 2019
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Georgetown City Hall, Community
Room, 808 Martin Luther King St.
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Trisha Tallman called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. T. Tallman, A. Adams, D. Gaume, K. Hill, K. Curry, S. Rodocker,
and C. Tomasewski were in attendance.
Guests in attendance were, Brody Maloney, Kole Kimberlin, Chase Thinger
Staff in attendance, Eric P. Lashley, Library Director, Amanda Still, Arts & Culture Coordinator, 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. Call to order at 9:01 a.m.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the March 8, 2019 board meeting minutes — Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by K. Hill to approve the minutes as presented. Second by A. Adams.
Approved: 7-0
C. Report on conceptual ideas for City Center outdoor space — Eric P. Lashley, Library Director
All conceptual designs were based on the need for public space from the Downtown Masterplan. E. Lashley
gave a background overview of the site and desire to create a campus for the municipal buildings through
creative place making. He also discussed low -hanging fruit and projects that can take place in the near future
After attending other board meetings, feedback was to give more consideration to public restrooms, parking,
shade, trash collection, maintenance, traffic on MLK, and how to phase the project if needed.
Funding for the project could come from a variety of sources including the Downtown TIRZ, grants, or maybe
bonds. He will take this to council for feedback.
Main Street Board members feedback included thoughts about branding, how the naming of the plaza would
be important to the feel of the space, they would like to see more trees, and ample signage.
D. Consideration and possible action to elect a Vice -Chair and Secretary — Trisha Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by T. Tallman to elect Aaron Adams as Vice -Chair and Karen Curry as Secretary. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 7-0
E. Project Team, Block Captains for BR&E, & Partner Updates
K. Hill reported on the Swirl, the first meeting to start planning the 2020 event will be held in late July or early
August. There are ideas to incorporate a roaring 20's theme into this year's event. Ticket sales will start on
November 30 in conjunction with Small Business Saturday. Sponsorship package rates have increased due to
the increase in event expenses.
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The Breakfast Bites team has a program coming up on June 12. The theme is preservation and history of
downtown. Next dates are September 11 and December 12.
F. Staff Report
Staff reported on new business additions and relocations in downtown. An update for the facade grant totals
was given and over $123,000 remains in the fund to be used for future requests. Upcoming events include:
Market Days, Preservation Georgetown Home Tours on April 13-14, and the Red Poppy Festival on April 26-
28. There is an opportunity to participate with the spring merchant fair at SU, Trisha and Kim will setup at this
event and represent Main Street.
There will be a Main Street Reunion on June 22. Linda McCalla is planning the occasion and inviting former
Main Street Managers and Board Members to Georgetown. She would like for the current board to assist with
the event and participate with the activities for the reunion.
Adjourn
Motion by S. Rodocker to adjourn the meeting. Second by A. Adams. T. Tallman adjourned the meeting at 10:01 AM.
Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on (0- 14` ad 1 -1,
L J
Main Street Advisory Board Chair
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