HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_10.05.2015 DesignNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee
of the City of Georgetown
October 5, 2015 at 4:00 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 2015-16 Strategic Action Plan Items:
C Staff Report
Adjournment
Set agenda items for next meeting on November 9/Adjourn
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
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 2015-16 Strategic Action Plan Items:
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix
a) Install uniform window signage for vacant downtown storefronts - Sheila/Michael
· Identify vacant buildings and contact property owners - Joseph Aubin - Sheila
· Deliver signage to vacant buildings when needed
b) Review Façade Guidelines to add HARC approval is required language – Michael
· Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects
a) Continue funding for annual “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting campaign through
collectible ornament fundraiser – David
· Ornament marketing strategy – David
· Bill to Southwestern for ornaments - Shelly
b) Continue annual “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting contest – JJ/Amanda/Sheila
· Plan for getting businesses signed up for the window contest -JJ
· Assign businesses to design committee to contact – JJ
· Recruit holiday lighting contest judges – JJ/Amanda/Sheila
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination
a) Review application process for Keep Georgetown Beautiful/Keep Texas Beautiful
· Review KTB status and next steps - Taylor
· Follow up with landscape architect visit ideas for gateways to downtown -Amanda/Sheila
b) Continue to explore the development of 8th St. Alley project – Amanda/Eric L./Shelly
· Evaluate feasibility of project with property owners – update on signed forms - Shelly
· Partner with Arts & Culture Board to work with Thundercloud on point of egress
c) Identify areas of improvement for downtown lighting – Cindy/Taylor
· Set the date for a downtown light walk – November ?
d) Explore bringing a farmers market downtown – Taylor/Amanda
· Update on progress with the Georgetown local farmers market – Taylor
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:
Shelly: 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
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
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