HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_ MSTAB_01.14.2016 ERCNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee
of the City of Georgetown
January 14, 2016 at 9:00 AM
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 February 11/Adjourn
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I, Shelley Nowling, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this
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Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
January 14, 2016
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
January 14, 2016
SUBJECT:
Introduction and discussion on the 2015-16 Strategic Action Plan Items
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix
a) Host Breakfast Bites Training – Karen/Daniel/Jim
Update on Breakfast Bites – Convention Center/Hotel (hard hot tour 12/17)
· Design promotional materials two weeks prior to promote via social media.
· Host event and review survey evaluation to plan for next training. (possible topics)
· Reach out to new downtown business owners to attend.
b) Welcome potential/new businesses to make aware of process and opportunities
· Distribute brochure via Downtown Lowdown meetings, Breakfast Bites and visits.
· Review brochure on a quarterly basis and update as needed. – Bob/Jeff
c) Support and promote downtown businesses via Shop Small Spree, Extended hours campaign,
monthly lunches & block captain visits
· Shop Small Spree (Nov. 28) Wrap-up meeting planned (1/13) – Jim & Vicki
Update from stores on Extended Hours Campaign - Shelly
· Select day/location for monthly luncheon with Main Street Board/Committees
(La Playa on 1/25) - Cheryl
· Review block assignments with committee
d) Contact and complete downtown business & property owners info for database
· Report progress on completion of forms – Vicki
· Goal 2: Raise awareness and funding for Georgetown Main Street Program
a) Promote Façade & Sign Grant Program to business and property owners
· Compile list of completed façade and sign grant recipients and schedule upcoming dates for
check presentations (Low Down Meetings)- Jeff/Vicki
· Schedule for City Lowdown meeting (1/13) confirm photographer and make sure photos are
posted on city website and FB pages. - Jeff
· Educate new and existing businesses about grants for façade & signage.
· Goal 3: Promoting downtown’s image as a signature destination
a) Promote and support downtown as a Cultural District by using the arts as economic
development – Bill/Bob
· Partner with CVB, HARC and Arts & Culture Boards and reschedule visit to Ft. Worth,
Sundance Square on April 16-17, to gain new ideas. - Chet/Jim
· SU contact (Laura Sewell) and Fine Arts programs to promote student involvement and
performance in downtown (Diane G, etc.). – Jim/Bob
b) Encourage and promote Georgetown as a College Town – Jim/Daniel
· Report on College Town Committee meeting (1/28) to continue partnerships and interface with
new SU Coordinator, Paul Secord.
· Publicize special events and marketing opportunities at SU with downtown businesses via social
media and Block Captain visits: Setup Campus Tour
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
January 14, 2016
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
3rd Monday Lunch; Downtown Low Down Meeting – Wed, Jan. 13 @ Roots; Downtown West
Public Meeting – January 20 at 5:30; TDA Annual Board Retreat – Jan. 21-22; Texas Main Street
New Manager Training – Jan. 26-27
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
January 14, 2016
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on February 11/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
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