HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_08.14.2020Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, August 14, 2020
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, August 14, 2020, at 9:00 AM virtually over a Zoom Meeting
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Aaron Adams called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM. All members, A Adams, T. Tallman, S. Rodocker, C. Tomasewski,
K. Hill, D. Gaume, and D. Wilks were in attendance.
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 9:02 a.m.
B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the June 12, 2020 board meeting minutes —Aaron
Adams, Board Chair
Motion by T. Tallman to approve the minutes as presented. Second by C. Tomasewski.
Approved: 7-0
C. Chair Report —Aaron Adams, Board Chair
Update on the Downtown TIRZ meeting he attended. There are a lot of projects scheduled for this year
including sidewalk improvements, landscaping, and Phase 1 of City Center. The revenues are up in this zone.
Staff added background information on what the Downtown TIRZ entails and the geographical area that
encompasses the zone. As more rehabilitation and new construction infill projects happen, the higher the
property tax value, the higher the fund balance will become allowing for more projects to happen in downtown.
Discussion for the annual workplan took place. Since it does not look like we will be able to have an annual
retreat at this time, staff suggested bringing a section of the workplan to each of the monthly meetings and
taking time to go over it then. D. Gaume asked if we could instead hold workshops separate from the meetings
to review the plan and then approve it at one of the board meetings. This seemed to be agreeable to the board
so staff will look to schedule separate workshops in the coming weeks.
D. Discussion on Project Teams, Partner updates, and BRE visits
a. Fundraising Team — K. Hill gave an update on the annual ornament fundraiser project. She saw
the samples from some of the other vendors and agreed that the quality is not as good as the
vendor we have used over the last couple of years. D. Gaume talked about the artwork that
would go inside the box, she had suggested Rachel Hancock as the artist for this year's insert
and also offering Christmas card sets for an additional fundraiser item. These could be promoted
together and the original painting could be used for an auction item as another layer to the
fundraiser.
b. Breakfast Bites — Staff reported on the status of the program. The September program is still
planned and we will look to have David Morgan speak about the effects of COVID-19 on our
local economy and how we can all work together to recover. Michaela Dollar would also speak
and talk about the business development side of things as well. We would look to have a virtual
and in -person option at the Council Chambers building. The December topic is still in the works
and may be over one of the topics that was scheduled for earlier in the year.
c. Swirl Team - C. Tomasewski reported on the planning ideas for the 2021 Swirl. There are a few
options being considered, including postponing the event by 2 months to May or potentially
canceling the 2021 event entirely and opting for some other variation to supplement the Swirl.
The reason for this potential cancelation would have to do with lack of sponsors, participants,
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and attendees. We will plan to reach out to all sponsors to gather input and feedback before
making a final decision. The board hopes that the event can still happen but will evaluate once
more information is gathered.
d. Volunteer Lunch — C. Tomasewski is going to plan a lunch for September 21 at Blue Corn
Harvest.
e. BRE visits — There two BRE's that took place in July. Staff has also reached out to Mikey V's and
is trying to coordinate a time to meet with the owners. C. Tomasewski will accompany her for this
visit.
E. Staff Report — Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Staff reported on new developments in downtown, including several construction projects, new business
openings, and new leads that may announce their plans soon.
Arts and Culture updates with new projects are in the works. Staff reminded the board to view the Downtown
TIRZ presentation which includes several of the planned projects.
Historic Preservation updates included details on "Tuesday Talks with Britin and Ann" Additionally, Britin
Bostick, Downtown Planner will be working on downtown design guideline updates and would like input from
the Main Street Board. More information to come on this.
Labor Day Sidewalk Sale & Dine Downtown Pilot is planned for September 4-6. The businesses will be able to
utilize the parking area adjacent to their business for this program. Staff will deliver information and flyers to
businesses and remind them to sign up as a participant for this program.
Adjourn
Motion by A. Adams to adjourn the meeting. Second by T. Tallman. The meeting was adjourned at 10:29 AM.
Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on l— — 20
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