HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_02.10.2015 ERCNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee
of the City of Georgetown
February 10, 2015 at 8:30 AM
at the Convention and Visitors Bureau Office, located at 103 W. 7th Street,
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
B Discussion on selected 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
C Staff Report
D Set agenda items for March 10/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 __________________, 2015, 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
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2015
SUBJECT:
Call to order/Welcome
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2015
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
· Review status of Breakfast Bites program “Show Me The Money—Crowdfunding
Resources for Business”—February 11.
· Reach out to new downtown business owners and developers with new/upcoming projects and
invite to attend/present – All.
b) Welcome potential/new businesses to make aware of Façade & Sign Grant process and
opportunities to promote their business - Julie
· Feedback and results of updated printed brochure. (Cheryl/Julie)
· Review updated downtown overlay maps with revised block captains shown
c) Select meeting date for monthly luncheon and restaurant location and notify Main Street board and
committee members of next planned event. – Cheryl
d) Update on Downtown Diva software for database- Vicki
e) Target downtown buildings for specific new business mix – Bill/Bob/Cheryl
· Update on list of downtown buildings that are currently available (All)
· Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects
a) Promote Façade & Sign Grant Program to business and property owners - All
· Keep ongoing list of completed façade and sign grant recipients and schedule upcoming dates for
check presentations: Galaxy Bakery (Marcy)
· Schedule date a week in advance and confirm photographer and make sure photos are posted on city
website and FB page. Invite all Board and Committee members to attend. (Marcy)
· 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. – Bill/Julie
· Partner with CVB, HARC and Arts & Culture Boards to visit successful downtowns to gain new
ideas: Denton trip findings – Review by those who participated
· Meet and plan with SU and GISD Fine Arts programs to promote student involvement and
performance in downtown. (SU) Fine Arts students –(Jim, Marcy) J.D. Janda from GISD (Julie, Bill)
· Compile a database of local musicians (Bob)
b) Encourage and promote Georgetown as a University Town – Jim/Marcy
· Review bi-monthly College Town Committee meeting: 175 Celebration that was held Feb. 5.
· Publicize special events and marketing opportunities at SU via social media and promote to
downtown businesses via Block Captains and web-site (175th Anniversary festivities)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2015
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
Main Street Breakfast Bites on Crowdfunding – Wed., Feb. 11@ Hewlett Room at Library; 3rd
Monday Main Street Lunch – Feb. 16; Groundbreaking of Sheraton Hotel – 2 p.m. on Feb. 19;
TTIA Unity Dinner in Austin – Feb. 24
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2015
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for March 10/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly