HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_10.07.2014 ERCNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee
of the City of Georgetown
October 7, 2014 at 8:30 AM
at the CVB Conference Room, 103 W. 7th, 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 11/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) Host Breakfast Bites Training and Small Business Workshops
· Make list of potential topics and speakers for the year and opportunities to partner
(Topic: Capitalizing on craft brews & spirits) – Chet/Jim
· Reach out to new downtown business owners and developers with new/upcoming projects and
invite to attend/present - Cheryl
· Confirm speakers and date a month in advance – Wed, Nov.12
(Wright Distributors, White Hat Rum, New Braunfels Brewing Co., Texas Craft Brewers Guild)
· Design promotional materials two weeks in advance to promote through social media, videos
and/or flyers – Marcy
· Follow up by reading surveys and plan for next training – Review results of surveys
b) Welcome potential/new businesses to make aware of process and opportunities – Julie/Bill
· Update printed brochure and produce digital version adding free marketing/networking
opportunities (status on final revisions).- Julie
· Distribute city procedure brochure through Block Captain visits and quarterly meetings (date
available)
c) Support downtown businesses through new annual Shop Small Spree program, monthly
luncheons and Block Captain visits
· Status of potential businesses to visit and date for “Shop Small Spree” (Small Business Saturday,
Nov. 29) 10-1 pm, gift basket drawing for “qualified” participants – Marcy/ Julie/Jim
· Promote “Shop Small Spree” via social media and PR – Chet/Vicki/Chamber
· Select meeting date for monthly luncheons and restaurant location and notify Main Street board
and committee members (results of Sept. 15 luncheon and discuss next planned event on October
20) – Cheryl
d) Communicate with downtown business and property owners through downtown database;
update on status - Vicki
· Communicate with Block Captains to get updated contact info from each downtown property –
All ERC members
e) Target downtown buildings for specific new business mix – Bill/Bob/Cheryl
· Make list of downtown buildings that are currently available and what targeted business might
work best in the spaces – restaurant visits idea - Marcy
· Contact property owners about details of properties and future plans
· Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects
a) Promote Façade & Sign Grant Program to business and property owners - Marcy
· Keep ongoing list of completed façade and sign grant recipients and schedule upcoming dates for
check presentations after Main Street meetings. (Cary Rabb/600 Degrees; The Screen Door; Pink
Poppy Artisans Boutique; Ken Horak/La Bella Casa bldg; Avalon Monuments and Galaxy
Bakery?)- Oct. 7
· Schedule date a week in advance and confirm photographer and make sure photos are posted on
city website and FB pages - Marcy
· Invite all Main Street/HARC board and committee members to attend
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination
a) Promote and support downtown as a Cultural District by using the arts as E.D. –
Marcy/Julie/Bob
· Partner with CVB, HARC and Arts & Culture Boards to visit successful downtowns to gain new
ideas: (final headcount for Denton visit, Oct. 24-25)
· Meet and plan with SU and GISD Fine Arts programs to promote student involvement and
performance in downtown. Dr. Gaffney (SU) Fine Arts students – (SU student rate $50-75 per
hour) Premium Blend private music school, Kim Wolfman and Jim Fain)– Suggestions from ERC
- Bob
b) Encourage and promote Georgetown as a College Town – Jim/Marcy
· Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings to continue partnerships
(next meeting date – October 23, Dan Rather Room)
· Plans for downtown pep rally and homecoming parade - Jim
· Publicize special events and marketing opportunities at SU via social media and Block Captain
visits (“Talk Like a Pirate Day” held Sept 19, city-wide event; devise a plan to get photos to
Danielle Stapleton at SU)(Jim and Marcy)
· Communicate with downtown businesses regarding special SU event dates and marketing
opportunities to be prepared for visitors. (Pirate Card update)- Jim
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; Regional Lunch Meet-up – Oct. 17; Chisholm Trail Days & Cattleman’s Ball –
Oct. 18; Sun City Kiwanis Presentation – Oct. 21; Downtown Denton Visit – Oct. 24-25; Gallery
Georgetown – Oct. 25
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for November 11/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly