HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_08.13.2021Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, August 13, 2021
The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 9:00 AM at Georgetown City Hall Community
Room, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St.
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Christine Tomaszewski called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Members: Christine Tomaszewski, Kate Hill, Dave
Wilks, Lauren Mendoza, Michele Jaroszewski-Webb, and Aaron Adams were in attendance.
Absent - Bobby Weisbrod
Staff in attendance: Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager, Sharon Parker, Board Liaison (virtual).
Guests in attendance: None
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 9:00 a.m.
B. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of the June 11, 2021 board meeting minutes — Christine
Tomaszewski, Board Chair
Motion by A. Adams to approve the minutes as presented. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 7-0
C. Discussion on Project Teams, Partner updates, and BRE visits
a. Fundraising — we have an image from the artist we have been working with. Kim will send it out
to the board after this meeting. We hope to have this online where people can choose how they
want it printed. We will get a portion of the sale. It will be time to start on the annual Christmas
ornament soon.
b. Breakfast Bites —September — Rachel Handcock will be doing a social media marketing
interactive breakfast bites. Maybe having it in a different venue — 309 coffee in their back area so
everyone can bring their own device and do a hands on training with her. We are still looking at
December, maybe having David Morgan and the Mayor talk about how the last year at the city
has been.
c. Blazin' Beer Crawl — was a great success. Aaron and Christine were there. We did not have as
many people attend as those bought tickets. We had 77 no shows. Aaron — it was great, very few
lines, everything flowed very easy. A lot of great feedback just walking around. Kim — we did
very well for the fundraising event. We are still waiting on some invoices, but I have estimated
the cost. Between ticket sales, sponsorship and retailer fees and day of purchases and
prepurchase for swag we brought in just under $25, 000. After expenses we are estimating we
will clear about 18,000. This is only 2nd time for event, last time we made around 11,000 —
12, 000.
d. Labor Day sidewalk sale — Marketing will ramp up next week for this. We will have artist group
setting up in Grace Plaza
e. Shop Small — We will start meeting for this next month. Aaron is on this committee, Dave and
Kate will also help. We are looking at getting some nicer bags than one we receive for free.
f. Partner updates — Michelle, with the Chamber — Allison's last day is on the 20'h. we will hold off
on filling her position until the new president is filled. Kim —would like to recognize the Chamber
for all their help with downtown businesses. DGA has a couple of new interns, they held a brief
meeting.
g. BRE visits — K. McAuliffe we need to work in a few visits if anyone has any suggestions. Kate —
Foundry42? Kim - we can check in with her together.
D. Staff Report — Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Update on the Fagade Grant Balance — this is before we have any additions from the event. We are still waiting on
some reimbursement requests to come in, so the balance is showing $50,662. Of that just over $48,000 has been
encumbered. Council approved a one time increase of $40,000. That brings our current balance to $42,662.
New developments: City Post is partially open, Good folks progressing along but no opening date yet. Kilwin's is
planning an opening before Popptoberfest. Active constructions projects: new sidewalks from the corner of To
Have and To Hold down to the mid -block. Also, enhancements to 7ch/Rock intersections. Should be staring 7'h/8m
soon. The oak trees that died from the winter storm will be removed soon.
Wanted to let you know that City Council has made it a priority for parking at the top of their list.
There is going to be an expansion of the Mural on Rock Street, the whole wall will now be a Mural. It is not going to
be the same style, but it is the same artist. The Georgetown Title mural has been completed.
Upcoming events: Labor Day sidewalk sale in a couple of weeks, Popptoberfest October 1-3.
Training Options — Texas Mainstreet Training Sept 15-17 in Seguin and TDA Nov 2-5 in Denton.
Adjourn
Motion by K. Hill to adjourn the meeting. Second by, D. Wilks. The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 AM.
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