HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_11.14.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
November 14, 2014 at 8:30 AM
at the Williamson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor North Conference Room, 710 S.
Main St., Georgetown, Texas
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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 guests
B Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the October 10th board meeting minutes.
C Discussion and possible action regarding façade grant application – Patti Colbert – 202 S. Austin
Ave.
D Discussion and possible action regarding HARC update –Matt Synatschk, Historic District
Planner
E Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports
F Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
G Set agenda items for December board meeting/Adjourn board meeting
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 guests
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the October 10th board meeting minutes.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes Cover Memo
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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES
8:30 A.M. – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 710 S. MAIN ST.
2ND FLOOR NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Board Members Present: Cindy Harrington, Julie Laderach, Marcy Urban, David Kellerman
Vicki Jackimiec, Amanda Parr and Jim Wilson
Guest Present: Becca and Jesse Huggins, Roots Bistro; Randy and Jeannine Weisbrods,
DIVA; Len Lester, The Escape
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Jack Daly, Exec. Assistant;
Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner;
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman.
2. Jim moved to approve the September 12th board meeting minutes, Amanda seconded. All board
members present approved (7-0).
3. Randy and Jeannine Weisbrods with DIVA (115 W. 7th Street) are applying for a façade grant totaling
$8,375 to paint their front and back facades and sign. DIVA secured HARC approval at the September
meetings. Their renderings were completed by the Texas Historical Commission. They have been at
their current location for nine years and are open seven days per week. They regularly participate in
downtown events and activities. Amanda moved to approve the application as submitted, Marcy
seconded. All board members present approved (7-0).
Len Lester with The Escape (713 S. Main Street) is applying for a façade grant totaling $5,678 to paint
the front façade and build new signage. The Escape secured HARC approval. They bought the
property in 1999 and renovated in 2001. At that time, the property had an aluminum slip cover, which
was removed during the renovation. Len wants to evolve with Georgetown as the City continues to
grow. They will be restoring the upper windows, installing a new hanging sign and awning sign. The
awning sign will incorporate locally made stained glass. The colors will be dark blue, light blue, and
cream. Amanda moved to approve the application as submitted, Vicki seconded. All board members
present approved (7-0).
Becca and Jesse Huggins with Roots Bistro (118 W. 8th Street) are requesting a 90-day extension to
begin work on their facade grant totaling $2,496.14 to clean and paint their front façade. The contractor
began painting and was concered about the possibility of lead in the removed paint. The testing took a
month, but came back negative. The schedule has continued to be pushed due to rain. Once painting
begins, it should take three to four days to complete. Work will be done on a weekend and a lift will be
required to access the upper story. Julie moved to extend the project deadline 90 days, Jim seconded.
All board members present approved (7-0).
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4. Matt Synatschk gave the monthly HARC report and an update on the proposed sidewalk ordinance.
The ordinance will go back to Council in the spring. Staff received varied feedback and are working to
inform local business owners of the proposed changes. Staff is continuing to work on expanding the
overlay district to include the old library, the GCAT building, some properties between University and
11th Street, and properties by El Monumento. These properties will be rezoned MU-DT. An application
has been submitted to rezone the property next to Roberts Printing to MU-DT. Staff is anticipating
feedback from the neighborhood. Eats on 8th is going before HARC in October for patio and signage
approval. 202 S. Austin Ave. is going to HARC and applying for a façade grant for paint. The
Chisholm Trail Inn has completed topography mapping and should submit a site plan soon. The
County owned buildings were approved for demolition at the September HARC meeting. The lot is
currently in the design phase.
5. Committee Reports:
a. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported that Breakfast Bites has been pushed to Wed., November
12th. The subject will be craft brewing and representatives will come from White Hat Rum, New
Braunfels Brewing, and the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. Flyers will be distributed by October
27th. The board discussed the possibility of samples. They will encourage the panelist to bring
promotional items. The new digital brochure will be presented at the next meeting. The Shop
Small Spree is scheduled for 10am on November 29th. Participants will meet at the CVB and
receive a punch card to visit four stores around the square. The stores are members of both the
Chamber and DGA. People who visit all four locations will be entered into a drawing at Roots
at 1PM on the 29th. An article on Shop Small will appear in the Georgetown View. Stickers may
also be distributed at Downtown Lowdown. The monthly luncheon is scheduled for October
20th at El Monumento. The advisory board will be taking façade grant pictures at 600 Degrees,
Pink Poppy, and The Screen Door.
The College Town Committee will be meeting on October 23rd. Talk Like a Pirate Day was a
huge success. Home coming is on November 7th and representatives from SU have already
informed all the businesses around the square. There are new Pirate Buc$ machines available
and the University is working to get them installed in several locations downtown.
The Denton trip has been cancelled and will be pushed to January. Brazos Market anticipates
opening in late October or November. Chet Garner purchased the saddlery building. The first
floor will be partially rented out and the second floor will serve as offices.
b. Promotion: Cindy reported that Ladies Nite Out is moving along. The board will need to
approve the purchase of the new bags. A final update will be provided next month. LNO will
feature a strolling fashion show and a man cave at Roots. The bags will have coupons for drinks
at the man cave. The new bag will have a logo and is smaller, but more manageable. Vicki
moved to approve the purchase of the bags, Marcy seconded. All board members present
approved (7-0).
Twenty-five retail participants are needed for LNO. They have already sold 70 bags. New save
the date cards are being circulated that also promote the shop small spree. This year will use the
CVB as the headquarters for the event. More volunteers are being requested to help move
people off the square. The committee is still looking for bag sponsors.
Art work for the Swirl is being drafted. Kimberly Wolfman has been hired to secure sponsors
for the event. The sponsorship levels this year are:
• Private Label, $3,000 (2 spots)
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• Reserve, $2,000 (4 spots)
• Champagne, $1,000 (6 spots)
• Cabernet, $500 (25 spots)
• Chardonnay, $250 (50 spots)
All sponsorships include VIP tickets. The only way to secure VIP tickets is through sponsoring
the event. There will be 600 general admission tickets available. The tickets will be $45 starting
December 1st and will be $50 after January 1st. Ten wineries will be at the event and there will be
a featured restaurant in the Courthouse for VIP ticket holders. The board will suggest to
participating restaurants to provide finger foods. Only napkins will be provided. Julie moved
to approve the new sponsorship levels, Jim seconded. All board members present approved (7-
0).
c. Organization: David reported that the committee is focused on the May fundraiser. This
project will work to fund the 8th Street Courtyard project. The Ft. Worth Main Street table sold
499 tickets at $130 each. El Monumento’s dinner club tickets sell for $75 each. The committee
believes they could sell tickets for $100. The tentative date is May 17th. That’s a Sunday evening.
The plan is to sell 100 tickets and have restaurants do an individual course. The committee is
touching base with restaurants to check interest.
d. Design: Amanda reported that the ornament will be for sale in November. The committee will
sell them at Christmas Stroll and online. The realtor training to scheduled for January. The
committee is working to ensure uniform vacant storefront signage is installed in all vacant
properties. The committee would also like to give an award to the winner of the holiday
lighting contest, similar to the Swirl awards. Julie reported that the signage for the mural will be
installed soon.
David asked if the board would be interested in putting sponsor tags on the Christmas trees as a
way to show appreciation for Holiday Lighting sponsorships. The tags will need to be large
enough to see. He also asked that all grant applications secure HARC approval prior to coming
to Main Street and that Main Street be supportive of HARC decisions.
6. Staff Report: Shelly reported that the bylaws will be updated to reflect how the Main Street Board
operates currently. The Best of Georgetown event will be on November 7th, in conjunction with First
Friday and SU Homecoming. The Downtown Lowdown is October 15th. The regional lunch meet-up is
October 17th. Gallery Georgetown is a fundraiser for the Art Center on October 25th. 250 canvases will
be for sale and the Art Center will also be celebrating its one-year anniversary. October 29th is the
Quarterly Downtown Board meeting.
7. The next meeting will be on November 14th. David adjourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
____________________________ ____________________
Marcy Urban, Board Secretary Date
____________________________ ____________________
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David Kellerman, Board Chair Date
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding façade grant application – Patti Colbert – 202 S. Austin
Ave.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Up to $10,000 for facade and $500 for signs from facade and sign grant fund.
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding HARC update –Matt Synatschk, Historic District Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports
ITEM SUMMARY:
a) Promotion (Cindy, Vicki, Marcy, Jim): 2nd Annual Ladies Nite Out – Nov. 20; Swirl VIP
Sponsorship; Cooperative holiday advertising campaign; updates on other action plan projects
b) Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Jim, Julie, Vicki): update on new business/building owner
brochure; welcome new businesses; Shop Small Spree-Nov. 29; Main Street Monthly lunch-Nov.
17; grant check presentations; targeted downtown buildings; January visit dates – Denton;
College Town Committee; updates on other action plan projects
c) Design (Amanda, Julie, Cindy, David): 2014 ornament marketing; mural plaque; update on
8th St. courtyard project; uniform storefront signage update; realtor training; updates on other
action plan projects
d) Organization (David, Amanda): Main Table fundraiser option for 8th St. Courtyard project;
updates on other action plan projects
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
TDA Conference review; Best of Georgetown, TX review; SU Homecoming Review; Small
Business Saturday Proclamation at City Council – Nov. 11; Breakfast Bites “What’s Brewing
Downtown?” – 8 a.m. on Wed, Nov. 12 @ Library; Monthly Main Street Lunch – Nov. 17; 2nd
Annual Ladies Nite Out “A Winter White Nite” – 5-9 p.m. on Thurs, Nov. 20; Lighting of the
Square – Dusk on Friday, Nov. 28; Small Business Saturday’s Shop Small Spree – Nov. 29
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Proposed ordinance changes Backup Material
Exhibit C - Chapter 2.69 “Main Street Advisory Board” Page 1 of 2
Exhibit C - Chapter 2.69 “Main Street Advisory Board”
Sec. 2.69.010. - Created; membership.
A. There is created a board named the "Main Street Advisory Board" (the "Board").
This Chapter supplements the provisions of Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.36
City Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
B. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the City Council in
accordance with the City Charter.
C. Members of the Board shall represent public and private sector interests, .
including but not limited to the following: County Commissioner Precinct 3 or
his/her representative; Chamber of Commerce representative, one member from
either the Georgetown Heritage Society or Williamson County Historical
Commission; Additionally, through public advertising, nominations will be
requested from downtown commercial property owners; and downtown
business owner; downtown association leader; and one citizen at large.
D. In the event that a Board member ceases to represent the group the member was
appointed to represent, the member shall automatically forfeit membership on
the Board.
(Ord. No. 2011-20, § 2(Exh. H); Ord. 99-30 § 2 Exh. A (part))
Sec. 2.69.020. - Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined in this section:
"Downtown" shall mean property located within the Town Square historical district as
designated in Section 12.38.110 of the Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 2011-20, § 2(Exh. H); Ord. 99-30 § 2 Exh. A (part))
Sec. 2.69.030. - Purpose.
In almost every Main Street city, an advisory board is created to work with the Main
Street Manager.
A. The Board will assist the Main Street Manager in a number of ways, including
the following:
1. Expand interest base/support group; and
Exhibit C - Chapter 2.69 “Main Street Advisory Board” Page 2 of 2
2. Fund raising; for the Main Street Program or for special projects organized
through Main Street, tapping local sources and federal and private grants
and contributions.
B. The Board will advise the Main Street Manager in a number of ways, including
the following:
1. Work with low interest loan pool applicants in establishing the loan application
process and follow up;
2. Work with building owners interested in Historic Preservation Tax Act
Certification;
3. Make recommendations as to Main Street Program policy;
4. Developing a strategic plan and Ssetting the goals of the Main Street Program;
and
5. Administering monies from the Main Street Facade Fund.; and
5.6. Providing a report to the City Council on its programs on a timely basis.
(Ord. No. 2011-20, § 2(Exh. H); Ord. 99-30 § 2 Exh. A (part))
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for December board meeting/Adjourn board meeting
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly