HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_10.06.2014 DesignNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee
of the City of Georgetown
October 6, 2014 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
B Discussion on selected 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
C Staff Report
D Set agenda items for November 10/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 __________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Call to order/Welcome
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion on selected 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix
a) Install uniform window signage for vacant downtown storefronts - Sheila/Shelly
· Identify vacant buildings and contact property owners
· Deliver signage to vacant buildings when needed
b) Raise awareness of the benefits of buying/leasing historic commercial property – Michael/Matt
· Partner with HARC to host semi-annual training for realtors
· Select dates and locations and promote through WCAR and other organ.
c) Review Façade Guidelines to add HARC approval is required language per July board meeting
discussion - Julie
· 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/Taylor
· Plans for marketing ornament
· Locations for sales
b) Continue annual “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting contest – Julie/Donna/Amanda
· Implement new form on Main Street website - Shelly
· Distribute and collect forms from participating businesses – Donna/Design Committee
· Select contest judges and encourage media coverage (Lowdown Meeting distribute) –
Julie/Amanda/Shelly
· Design awards for contest winners - Shelly
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination
a) Promote and support public art in downtown through Main Street Mural – Julie/Amanda
· Follow up on mural signage (Ideal signs installation date) - Julie
· Look at having a landscape architect come and discuss ideas for design and lighting – (start in
January) -Amanda
a) Continue to explore the development of 8th St. Courtyard project – Amanda/Taylor/Shelly/Eric
L.
· Partner with Arts & Culture Board to work with ThunderCloud on point of egress
· Evaluate feasibility of project with property owners – review meetings with property owners -
Shelly
· Set next steps to meet with other property owners about the project. – Amanda/Taylor/Shelly
Possible addition for Spring – design of bike sharrow to connect SU and downtown? Discuss with
committee
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
TDA President’s Award finalists – Nov. 6; Best of Georgetown, TX contest; Downtown Low Down
Mtg. – Oct. 15; Chisholm Trail Days & Cattleman’s Ball – Oct. 18; Sun City Kiwanis
Presentation – Oct. 21; Gallery Georgetown – Oct. 25
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for November 10/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly