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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda_MSTAB_11.13.2020Notice of Meeting for the Main Street Adv isory B oard of the City of Georgetown Nov ember 13, 2020 at 9:00 AM at Virtual T he C ity of G eorgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require as s is tance in partic ipating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reas onable as s is tance, adaptations , or ac commodations will be provided upon request. P leas e c ontact the C ity S ec retary's O ffic e, at leas t three (3) days prior to the sc heduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or C ity Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626 for additional information; T T Y users route through R elay Texas at 711. 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A C all to order - Aaron Adams, B oard C hair B Disc ussion on how this virtual c onference will be c onducted, to inc lude options for public c omments and how the public may addres s the C ommis s ion – K im M cAuliffe, D owntown D evelopment M anager C C ons ideration and possible action on the minutes of the O ctober 9, 2020 board meeting - Aaron Adams, B oard C hair D S ign G rant R equest for 712 Aus tin Avenue - K im M cAuliffe, D owntown D evelopment M anager E P resentation and dis cus s ion of Historic Dis tric t Des ign G uidelines Update – Britin Bostick, His toric & Downtown P lanner F Disc ussion on P rojec t Teams, P artner updates , and BR E Visits G S taff R eport - K im M cAuliffe, D owntown D evelopment M anager Adjournment Ce rtificate of Posting I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of Meeting was posted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily acc es s ible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2020, at __________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary Page 2 of 18 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board November 13, 2020 S UB J E C T: C all to order - Aaron Adams, B oard C hair IT E M S UMMARY: F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: NA S UB MIT T E D B Y: Kim Mc Auliffe Page 3 of 18 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board November 13, 2020 S UB J E C T: Dis cus s ion on how this virtual conferenc e will be conduc ted, to include options for public comments and how the public may address the C ommission – K im M cAuliffe, D owntown D evelopment M anager IT E M S UMMARY: F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Page 4 of 18 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board November 13, 2020 S UB J E C T: C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion on the minutes of the O c tober 9, 2020 board meeting - Aaron Adams, B oard C hair IT E M S UMMARY: F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: NA S UB MIT T E D B Y: KM AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Minutes Cover Memo Page 5 of 18 The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, October 9, 2020, at 9:00 AM virtually over a Zoom Meeting. The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary’s Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Christine Tomasewski called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM. Members, T. Tallman, S. Rodocker, C. Tomasewski, K. Hill, D. Gaume, and D. Wilks were in attendance. A. Adams had an excused absence. Staff in attendance: Kim McAuliffe; Downtown Development Manager. 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 9:02 a.m. B. Discussion on how this virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for public comments and how the public may address the Commission – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager Staff reviewed the virtual conduct for the meeting, reminded the board that the meeting was open and visible to the public and would be recorded. There were no guests or public comments. C. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the September 11, 2020 board meeting minutes – Christine Tomasewski, Board Vice-Chair Motion by C. Tomasewski. to approve the minutes as presented. Second by K. Hill. Approved: 6-0 D. Discussion and possible action regarding a façade grant request for 719 S. Main Street – Christine Tomasewski, Board Vice-Chair Staff reported on the request for a grant with planned improvements to include replacing the roof on the building along with the metal flashing on the upper copping of the roof. The scoring criteria resulted in a score of 15, which qualified the applicant for up to $10,000 in potential funding. Motion by D. Gaume to approve an award of $10,000, as determined by the scoring criteria. Second by T. Tallman. Approved: 6-0 E. Discussion and possible action on the Annual Main Street Workplan - Christine Tomasewski, Board Vice-Chair and Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager The board had a final review on the Annual Main Street Workplan. No additional changes were made. Motion by D. Wilks to approve the Workplan. Second by T. Tallman. Approved: 6-0 F. Discussion on Project Teams, Partner updates, and BRE visits a. Fundraising Team – The ornament and holiday greeting card are in the process of being created. We anticipate having both items ready for selling the week of November 9. Minutes of a Meeting of the Main Street Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, October 9, 2020 Page 6 of 18 b. Breakfast Bites – Staff reported that the September program went well. The hybrid program included a virtual and in-person option at the Council Chambers building. The December program will follow the same model. The topic will be arts and culture, the program was originally scheduled for March but was canceled due to the pandemic closures. c. Swirl Team - C. Tomasewski reported that she K. Hill, and K. McAuliffe delivered the Toast of the Town awards last week. The businesses were promoted on the Downtown Georgetown, TX Facebook page and the recipients were excited to have the recognition. The next Swirl meeting is planned for October 14. d. Volunteer Lunch – C. Tomasewski reported on the September 21 lunch at Blue Corn Harvest. There were 7 in attendance for the lunch. She will work on an option for a Christmas lunch next. e. BRE visits – C. Tomaszewski reported on the most recent BRE with TrueCore Fitness. The new business is working on gaining more exposure and hopes to increase class sizes as it becomes safe to do so. G. Staff Report – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager Staff gave a report on the status of the façade grant budget. All outstanding grants from FY 2019-2020 have been paid. The current balance in the fund is $60,664. Two other properties have requested the application with intentions to replace their roof. From a business development standpoint, Wag Heaven, Black Sugar Cafe, and Coreena’s Bridal opened in September. Heritage Court is still looking for tenants. A new restaurant is in the works at 601 S. Austin Avenue. City Post and District Six restaurants are both still under construction but hope to be open before the end of the year. Riverplace has made significant progress since last month. The building is completely framed, and siding material is going up already. Riverbluff Multi-Family is also moving along and will have 26 units available for rent in 2021. Foundry 42 is opening at 712 S. Austin Avenue and looks like it will have retail home decor items, coffee, and a small cafe. Things are very busy with developments in downtown! Adjourn Motion by T. Tallman to adjourn the meeting. Second by K. Hill. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on Date _______________________ _ ________________________________ _ Main Street Advisory Board Chair Main Street Advisory Board Secretary Page 7 of 18 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board November 13, 2020 S UB J E C T: S ign G rant R eques t for 712 Austin Avenue - K im M cAuliffe, D owntown D evelopment M anager IT E M S UMMARY: F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: F acade F und S UB MIT T E D B Y: KM AT TAC H ME N T S: Description Type Staff Report Cover Memo Application Cover Memo Document 3 Cover Memo Document 4 Cover Memo Document 5 Cover Memo Sign Invoice Cover Memo Page 8 of 18 - COVERSHEET - MAIN STREET PROGRAM – FAÇADE & SIGN GRANT FUND 9:00 A.M. – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 712 S. AUSTIN AVENUE AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION Discussion and possible action on a Main Street Sign Grant Fund application request for the property located at 712 S. Austin Avenue. The planned improvements include new vinyl window signage and a blade sign under the canopy. The applicant will be investing $1,856.94 in signage improvements at this time. The applicant has selected Georgetown Sign Company to perform the required work for the improvements. The estimate provided by applicant totals $1,856.94 and applicant seeks a grant for the maximum award they are eligible for of 50% or $500. AGENDA ITEM DETAILS • Business Name: Foundry 42 • Applicant: Juliet Mossman • Property Owner: Opossum Creek LLC. - Kris Kasper • Property Address: 712 S. Austin Avenue • Historical/Current Building Name: The Doering Building • Legal Description: S3667 - Georgetown City Of, BLOCK 41, Lot 5(PT), ACRES 0.06 • Historic Overlay: Williamson County Courthouse Historic District • Application History: This is the first review for this application ECONOMIC IMPACT Extended hours of operation: Yes First Floor Use: Retail Occupy a Vacant Structure: No, had a tenant previously Sales Subject to Sales Tax: Yes – retail tenant collects sales tax Capital Expenditures: The applicant is investing over $1,850 into the property for improvements HISTORIC PRESERVATION Date of construction: 1895 2016 Historic Resources Survey Level of Priority: High Priority National Register Designation: Contributes to the Williamson County Courthouse District. Texas Historical Commission Designation: None Page 9 of 18 LOCATION On the Square vs. Off the Square: The property faces the Courthouse and is considered to be on the Square STAFF ANALYSIS Staff has met with applicant and reviewed the application in its entirety and finds that the request is complete and eligible for funding consideration by the Main Street Advisory Board. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A – Application and backup materials SUBMITTED BY Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager Page 10 of 18 Page 11 of 18 Page 12 of 18 Page 13 of 18 Page 14 of 18 Ordered By:Juliet Mossman Email:julietmossman@gmail.com NO.Product Summary QTY UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 1 Blade Sign Installed 1 $1,076.53 $1,076.53 $1,076.53 2 Window and door Graphics, plus one four inch sticker for inside 1 $169.52 $169.52 $169.52 3 Sandwich Board with two printed message inserts 1 $207.47 $207.47 $207.47 4 Permit Acquisition Fee- This covers the document preparation for the permit, along with processing the permit applicaiton. This does NOT include permit fees from the City of Georgetown. This fee will be added to the final invoice at cost. 1 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Subtotal:$1,753.52 Taxes:$103.42 Grand Total:$1,856.94 Amount Paid:$928.47 BALANCE DUE:$928.47 Bill To:Foundry 42 712 S. Austin Ave Georgetown, TX 78626 US DESCRIPTION: Blade Sign INVOICE INV-560 PO Number: Payment Terms: Cash Customer Creating Impactful Signs for Businesses Georgetown Sign Company 2522 Shell Rd. Suite D Georgetown, TX 78628 (512) 686-4280 Created Date: 10/26/2020 TSCL # 19029 Regulated by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P. O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711 1-800-803-9202, 512-463-6599; website: www.tdlr.texas.gov Georgetown Sign Company retains a security interest in the signs supplied with this order until payment is received in full. Generated On: 10/28/2020 4:01 PM Page 1 of 1 Page 15 of 18 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board November 13, 2020 S UB J E C T: P res entation and disc ussion of His toric District Design G uidelines Update – Britin Bos tic k, Historic & Downtown P lanner IT E M S UMMARY: F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Page 16 of 18 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board November 13, 2020 S UB J E C T: Dis cus s ion on P roject Teams , P artner updates, and BR E Vis its IT E M S UMMARY: Fundraising Team Breakfast Bites S wirl Team Volunteer Lunc h BR E Visits F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Kim Mc Auliffe Page 17 of 18 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board November 13, 2020 S UB J E C T: S taff R eport - K im M cAuliffe, D owntown D evelopment M anager IT E M S UMMARY: F acade grant budget update Bus iness & development updates F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T: . S UB MIT T E D B Y: Page 18 of 18