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The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 9:00 AM virtually over a Zoom Meeting.
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Aaron Adams called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. 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, Britin Bostick, Senior Planner and Sharon
Parker, Administrative Assistant.
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 on how this virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for public comments and how
the public may address the Commission – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Staff reviewed the virtual conduct for the meeting, reminded the board that the meeting was open and visible
to the public and would be recorded. There were no guests or public comments.
C. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the October 9, 2020 board meeting minutes – Christine
Tomasewski, Board Vice-Chair
Motion by T. Tallman. to approve the minutes as presented. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 7-0
D. Discussion and possible action regarding a sign grant request for 712 Austin Ave – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown
Development Manager
Staff reported on the request for a sign grant with planned improvements to include new vinyl window signage
and a blade sign under the canopy. The applicant will be investing $1,856.94 in signage improvements at this
time. The applicant has selected Georgetown Sign Company to perform the required work for the
improvements. The estimate provided by applicant totals $1,856.94 and applicant seeks a grant for the
maximum award they are eligible for of 50% or $500.
Motion by D. Gaume to approve an award of $500, as determined by the maximum award. Second by C.
Tomasweski.
Approved: 7-0
E. Presentation and discussion of Historic District Design Guidelines Update – Britin Bostick, Historic &
Downtown Planner
Britin presented the new website that has the information where you can find the new Downtown and Old
Town Overlay Design Guidelines. She also stated that they have hired a consultant to help with a wide range
of preservation solutions. Britin gave the timeline with the consultant October – April. Kim reminded everyone
that on November the 18th there is another opportunity to give input, there are two meetings on that day. Kim
can resend an email with time and location if anyone needs it.
No Action Needed.
Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, November 13, 2020
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F. Discussion on Project Teams, Partner updates, and BRE visits
a. Fundraising Team – Greeting cards are ready. We will start sales today but trying to determine if
they will be online only due to Covid.
b. Breakfast Bites – We are okay to do the hybrid program with either virtual and in-person option at
the Council Chambers building. The next meeting will be on December 3rd.
c. Swirl Team – We have an opportunity to gather some input from participants, we are looking to
do this in January at a more informal gathering where people can give us feedback so in 2022
we can enhance the event. We are also looking at some other options that will still provide a
benefit to the businesses during the time the swirl would take place.
d. Volunteer Lunch – no update.
e. BRE visits – Lampost is doing well, they have a nice outdoor area said they would like to have
the events back. Kim talked to a few businesses also and they gave feedback to the struggles
with covid and voiced their disappointment of the cancellation of the stroll and tree li ghting. They
are working together to increase holiday hours. We will help promote for them.
f. Shop Small Saturday – created an app that allows us to interact with participants. The
participants will shop and visit locations to earn points to win prizes.
G. Staff Report – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Staff gave a report on the status of the façade grant budget. All outstanding grants from FY 2019-2020 have been
paid. The current balance in the fund is $50,164.
From a business development standpoint, Wag Heaven is having their ribbon cutting today at 2 pm, Heritage Court is
still looking for tenants. A new restaurant is in the works at 601 S. Austin Avenue. City Post and District Six
restaurants are both still under construction but hope to be open before the end of the year. New owners in the
building that was Burger University. It will be a restaurant that will have southern cuisine. They are converting the
upstairs to living area for the owners. Unfortunately, we lost another business due to Covid – Red Poppy Coffee.
Upcoming Events – 2nd Saturday Market Days is this Saturday, Jingle & Mingle 19th, Ball gown pub crawl 21st, Small
business Saturday 28th, another 2nd Saturday Market Days with Christmas Market on the 12th
Adjourn
Motion by T. Tallman to adjourn the meeting. Second by D. Wilks. The meeting was adjourned at 10:11 AM.
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Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on
Date
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Main Street Advisory Board Chair Main Street Advisory Board Secretary
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on behalf of the Main Street Advisory Board
11/13/2020