HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_01.07.2014 ERCNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Subcommittee
of the City of Georgetown
January 7, 2014 at 8:30 AM
at Ruby K’s, 204 E. 8th Street, 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 guests
B Report on the Main Street Annual Strategy Action Plan:
C Staff Report (Shelly):
D Set agenda items for next meeting on Tuesday, February 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 __________________, 2013, 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
Invitees
Marcy Urban, Co-Chair Julie Laderach
Jim Wilson, Co-Chair Cheryl Owens
Chet Garner Bethany Powell
Bill Hart Erland Schulze
Vicki Jackimiec Bob Weimer
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Report on the Main Street Annual Strategy Action Plan:
ITEM SUMMARY:
Goal 1: Attracting and retaining a Healthy Business Mix
Host Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Marcy/Jim): Discuss panel topic February 19 Breakfast Bites.
Maintain contact with existing businesses to address their needs and concerns (All): Updates from ERC
board members by block.
Expand and update Downtown Business/Property Owner Database (Vicki, Julie): Set training session for
Main Street volunteers. (Vicki/Julie)
Promote local businesses through social media, print, videos and other events (Marcy, Shelly, Jim) Review
results of “Shop Small” business Saturday held in November. Plans for 30 sec. clips from Matt Graves.
Discuss potential “Cash Mob” plans for downtown.
Goal 2: Raising awareness and funding for Georgetown Main Street Program Projects
Partner with CVB and Arts & Culture Board to visit successful downtowns that use arts as an economic
development tool (Chet, Marcy, Shelly): Set date for Granbury visit; update on Georgetown Art Center.
Encourage partnerships with Southwestern University and GISD Fine Arts program (Julie, Bill): Update
on GISD Fine Arts Program's events connected with downtown.
Promote the Façade & Sign Grant Program (Marcy, Jim): Photo schedule for other businesses.
Goal 3: Promote Downtown's image as a Signature Destination (All)
Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings at Southwestern University (Jim, Marcy, Shelly):
Review College Town meeting on December 19, 3:00 pm.
Encourage business partnerships with Southwestern to promote student and staff involvement in
downtown (Jim, Marcy)
Promote sales of licensed Southwestern merchandise downtown: (All). Ongoing; discuss business
merchandizing. (Jim)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Staff Report (Shelly):
ITEM SUMMARY:
Window lighting judging results, Christmas sales, Mel Pendland's Farewell Reception – Jan. 9; The
Williamson Museum's 10th Anniversary Celebration – Jan. 11; Downtown Low Down Mtg.-Jan. 15;
recruitment of new board and committee members and board application deadline – Jan. 10; former
Nonna's Cucina location; Georgetown Swirl; updated art brochures
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on Tuesday, February 11/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly