HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_06.04.2019Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
June 4, 2019
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 9:30 AM at the Historic Casino Hall, 254 N. Jefferson,
La Grange, TX 78945 for the annual Main Street Retreat.
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Trisha Tallman called the meeting to order at 9:46 AM. T. Tallman, A. Adams, D. Gaume, K. Hill, K. Curry, S. Rodocker,
and C. Tomasewski were in attendance.
Guest in attendance, Paula Vogel, Assistant Main Street Manager La Grange
Staff in attendance, 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 9:46 a.m. by Trisha Tallman, Board Chair
B. Welcome & overview of downtown from La Grange Main Street Program
Paula Vogel gave a brief overview and history of the Historic Casino Hall Building. The building was formerly
used for various city services including a fire station in more recent years. Following the building restoration,
the La Grange Visitors Center, Main Street Program, and Economic Development Department moved in and
share the space downstairs. The upstairs is a large open event space used very regular for programs. Paula,
and a couple of Main Street Board members will join the Georgetown Board for lunch and a walking tour
following the retreat.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the April 12, 2019 board meeting minutes — Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by K. Hill for approval. Second by K. Curry.
Approved 7-0
D. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the May 10, 2019 board meeting minutes — Trisha
Tallman, Board Chair
Motion by K. Curry for approval. Second by S. Rodocker,
Approved 7-0
E. Discussion and possible action for the Georgetown Main Street Annual Board Retreat & Site Visit.
The board reviewed the mission and vision statements. There were no changes.
The board reviewed the Main Street Transformational Strategies that were drafted at the 2017 retreat and
made a modification to a portion of the strategies. Strategy #2 will now have a supplemental bullet to say,
"fundraising to support grant program" and remove the details of each fundraiser. The project teams will
remain but some board members will be moving on or off various teams to allow for others to take part.
The board reviewed the accomplishments of the 2018-2019 year, recognizing the good work that has taken
place since last year including a national award, the APA Great Places in America Great Neighborhood award.
The board reviewed a nomination for a Main Street Star Award. The nominee has been a supporter and
promoter of downtown Georgetown and the Main Street Program since 1982. She was selected by Anice
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Read, founder of the Texas Main Street Program to be Georgetown's first Main Street Manager. Since that
time, she has served on many local non-profit boards, including the Main Street Advisory Board, HARC, and is
currently on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. The board is supportive of awarding Linda
McCalla with a Main Street Star Award for her continued dedication to Georgetown Main Street and the
community as a whole.
Staff provided information on the Texas Downtown Association Conference October 29-November 1. This will
bring 250-300 downtown professionals from all over the state to Georgetown. Volunteers will be needed
throughout the conference, Kim reviewed where the needs will be and will send out a schedule of specific
times for the board and other Main Street volunteers to sign up for shifts. Planning for the evening events with
our downtown partners will be taking place over the next couple of weeks. There will be a mixer event in
August/September to help inform and take questions of the merchants, so they know what to expect. The
board was in favor of keeping this event to the TDA attendees only, not to the public. Staff also talked about
the President's Awards Gala and asked for suggestions for nominations.
The board reviewed and filled out the annual work plan spreadsheet to identify leads for each item. Every
board member has volunteered in some capacity to help achieve the goals of the annual work plan.
Motion for approval, by S. Rodocker. Second by C. Tomasewski.
Approved: 7-0
F. Project Team, Block Captains for BR&E, & Partner Updates
The Breakfast Bites team has a program coming up on June 12. The theme is preservation and will be called
Georgetown: Then and Now. Next dates are September 11 and December 12.
The fundraising team reported on the 2019 ornament planning. The board gave the project team feedback on
their ideas and the team will meet soon to gather artwork.
This year Shop Small will be spearheaded by the Chamber and Main Street and the DGA will assist in
planning efforts. With the TDA Conference in Georgetown this fall, both organizations will be heavily involved
in that event.
The board discussed working to encourage businesses to be open on Sundays because the increase in visitor
traffic. An idea to have some sort of activity on Sunday might also help to encourage businesses to be open
for a few hours in the afternoon. A way to help promote this could be on social media highlighting businesses
that are open on Sunday.
Staff requested suggestions for future BR&E visits.
Adjourn
Motion by K. Curry to adjourn the meeting. Second by C. Tomasewski. T. Tallman adjourned the meeting at 11:34
AM.
Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on
Main Street Advisory Board Chair
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