HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_10.05.2015Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee
of the City of Georgetown
October 5, 2015 at 5:00 PM
at the Visitors Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th St., Georgetown, TX
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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/Welcome
Legislative Regular Agenda
B Introduction and discussion on the 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
C Staff Report
Adjournment
Set agenda items for next meeting on November 9/Adjourn. We will not meet in September.
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I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice
of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public
at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2015, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 5, 2015
SUBJECT:
Call to order/Welcome
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 5, 2015
SUBJECT:
Introduction and discussion on the 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining A Healthy Business Mix
A. Update list of available properties for businesses downtown
· Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects
Objective 1: To produce the Table on Main Fundraiser
A. Review pros and cons from Ft. Worth’s Main Table – Cindy/Shelly
Objective 2: To continue volunteer recruitment for GMSP board and committees.
B. Current and future needs
C. Prospects
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a signature destination
A. Recruit committee members from the Chamber, Georgetown Art Works, Southwestern
University, GISD, Palace Theatre, The Williamson Museum, DGA, etc. – Who do we need to
recruit for the committee? – Melanie D – Mickie?
B. Explore opportunities to have more community-wide activities based in downtown, i.e. Ringing
Salvation Army bell, selling Girl Scout cookies – Lauryl/Cindy
C. Communicate with other city board and local organization liaisons/chairs to share downtown
events and projects – new Arts & Culture Guide
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 5, 2015
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
Holiday Hours Campaign – Oct. 2-Dec. 27; Gallery Georgetown Preview Party – Thurs., Oct. 8;
Gallery Georgetown - Oct. 10; Downtown Pirate Pic and Quarterly Downtown Low Down Mtg. –
8:15 a.m., Wed, Oct. 14 at Roots Bistro; SU Homecoming Parade – Fri, Oct. 16; SU 175th
Anniversary Party – Sat, Oct. 17; 3rd Monday Main Street Lunch – Oct. 19 at CJ’s; Chamber
Ribbon Cutting for Gatzby Salon – Oct. 21; Ft. Worth Arts & Culture Visit – Oct. 23-24; SU
Football Shows at 8 p.m. every Wed. at Uptown Social; Georgetown Art Hop exhibit – Oct. 2–Oct.
31; Texas Downtown Revitalization Conference – Nov. 3-6 in Waxahachie; Best of Georgetown,
TX winners announced Nov. First Friday – Nov. 6
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
October 5, 2015
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on November 9/Adjourn. We will not meet in September.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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