HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_02.10.2017Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Adv isory Board
of the City of Georgetown
February 10, 2017 at 8:30 AM
at Georgetown Public Library, Classroom, 402 W. 8th St.
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Legislativ e Regular Agenda
A Dis cus s ion and pos s ible actio n regarding approval of the January 13 bo ard meeting minutes – Taylor
Kid d , Board Chair
B Dis cus s ion and pos s ible actio n regarding Main S treet F açade & Sign Grant update – Shelly Hargro ve,
Main Street Manager and Taylor Kidd, Bo ard C hair
C Dis cus s ion and pos s ible actio n o n updates fo r the Histo ric Preservation Program and Do wntown Projec ts
– Matt Synats c hk, His toric P lanner
D Dis cus s ion of City Bo ard FAQ – Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager
E Dis cus s ion and pos s ible actio n regarding progres s on Co mmittee Reports :
F Dis cus s ion and pos s ible actio n regarding S taff Report
Adjournment
Ad jo urn
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Shelley No wling, C ity S ecretary fo r the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , d o hereby c ertify that this Notice of
Meeting was p o s ted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lace read ily acc es s ible to the general p ublic at all times ,
on the ______ d ay o f __________________, 2017, at __________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72
c o ntinuo us ho urs p receding the sc heduled time o f s aid meeting.
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S helley No wling, City Sec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le ac tion regard ing app ro val o f the January 13 b o ard meeting minutes – Taylo r Kidd,
Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
January 13 Minutes Cover Memo
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Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
January 13, 2017 at 8:30 AM
Georgetown Public Library,
Classroom, 402 W. 8th St
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 at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at
(512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route
through Relay Texas at 711.
Board Members Present: Karen Curry; JJ Parker; Vicki Jackimiec; Cindy Harrington; Jim Wilson;
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair and Blake Nicholson
City Staff Present: Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner; Wayne Reed, Assistant City Manager
Taylor Kidd, Board Chair, called meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with the exception of Vicki
Jackimiec who arrived during the discussion of Item A, and Wayne Reed arrived during the
discussion of Item D.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C Discussion and possible action on updates for the Historic Preservation Program and
Downtown Projects – Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner
M. Synatschk gave an update on upcoming HARC applications and information on adding a
tie-rod canopy for Sincerely Yours 1848, Palace Theatre Children’s Theatre, Austin Ave.
Bridges public meeting in March or April, $3.6 million bond for downtown sidewalk
enhancements on 8th and Rock Streets and near Founder’s Park at 9th and Church.
Downtown West project meeting for final layout. No action required.
A Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the December 9th board meeting minutes
– Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Motion by K. Curry to approve meeting minutes, second by B. Nicholson. Approved 6-0.
(Jackimiec absent).
D Discussion of current board member terms and board member applicants – Shelly Hargrove,
Main Street Manager and Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Taylor mentioned 17 board applicants with three board openings. Outgoing board lunch
after February board meeting. No action required.
B Discussion and possible action regarding Main Street Façade & Sign Grant update – Shelly
Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Taylor Kidd, Board Chair
Taylor gave overview of the meeting and review process taken from Denton’s application
with his edits. The board discussed several items under Review Process criteria.
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E Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports – Taylor Kidd, Board
Chair
Progress on Committee reports was discussed.
a) B. Nicholson reported on Organization Committee in regards to Table on Main going
forward as an event in support of local restaurants, not as a fundraiser. Tentative
budget is coming. Beth Wade hired under Communications so will discuss social
media in the future. No action required.
b) V. Jackimiec discussed Promotions Committee progress with Swirl in sending out
retail and restaurant emails to potential participants. Michael working on new
wineries instead of participants from past years. Lucas creating PowerPoint for
façade and sign grant in VIP. Gratis Swirl tickets offered to mayor and city council
members. No action required.
c) J. Wilson gave an update on the Economic Vitality Committee with K. Curry
discussing February 22 Breakfast Bites to focus with male entrepreneurs as seen in
Denton, 3rd Monday Main Street Happy Hour at The Hollow, Façade grants to One
Happy Basket, Seasons Floral, Mode Design and Dimmitt Bldg. Commercial real
estate forum on hold and the Texas Historical Commission discussed a new
statewide Downtown, TX database. Dream Team idea from San Marcos Main Street
visit in discussion with Southwestern University. No action required.
d) T. Kidd reported that the Design Committee did not meet in January. Request for
number of ornaments sold at next board meeting. No action required.
F Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report – Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager
S. Hargrove was out sick so no update was given. No action required.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:50 a.m. by V. Jackimiec, second by J. Wilson. Approved 7-0.
___________________________________ ____________
Taylor Kidd Date
Board Chair
____________________________________ _____________
JJ Parker Date
Board Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le ac tion regard ing Main Street Faç ad e & S ign Grant up d ate – S helly Hargrove, Main
Street Manager and Taylo r Kid d , Bo ard Chair
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Grant Review Proces s Cover Memo
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FAÇADE & SIGN REIMBURSEMENT GRANT REVIEW PROCESS
Total project scores can range from 0 to 15 points.
Recommendations will be based on:
0-7 points = Grant recommendation up to $5,000
8-11points = Grantrecommendationupto$10,000
12-15 points = Grant recommendation up to $20,000
Grant applications will be scored based on:
1. Economic Impact - 0-3 Points
2. Historic Preservation - 0-3 Points
3. Increases Pedestrian Traffic - 0-3 Points
4. Location - 0-3 Points
5. Other - 0-3 Points
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le ac tion on up d ates for the His toric P res ervatio n Pro gram and Downto wn Pro jects
– Matt Synats c hk, His to ric Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion of C ity Board FAQ – Shelly Hargro ve, Main S treet Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le ac tion regard ing pro gres s o n Committee Reports :
ITEM SUMMARY:
a) Promotion (Vicki Jackimiec, Chair):
· Organizing and p ro d uc ing annual G eo rgeto wn S wirl - comp lete Ma rch
· Determine S wirl s p o nsorship levels and p rint broc hure – complete Septemb er
· Pres ent Main S treet S tar Award as needed – ch eck-in a s n eed ed
· Coo rd inate S hop Small/holiday hours c amp aign and S mall Bus ines s S aturd ay event o n Nov. 26
with DGA and C hamber: d ecide theme and c oordinate graphics, advertising, s o c ial med ia, giveaways and
med ia exp o s ure – complete S ep tember
· Explore and p ro d uc e c o o p erative ad vertis ing opportunities s uc h as a downto wn c o upon book
and extended/weekend ho urs campaign – ch eck-in month ly
· Upd ates o n o ther ac tion plan projec ts
b ) Economic Vitality (Jim Wilson, Karen Curry, Committee Co-Chairs):
· Breakfas t Bites – Wed , Feb . 2 2 on A Gu y’s Gu ide to Business on th e Square
· Up d ated Do wntown Guide – printed a n d distrib u ted q u a rterly
· 3rd Mond ay Main Street HH at Mesquite C reek Outfitters – 5 :3 0 p.m. on Mon d a y, Febru a ry 2 0
· Façade & S ign Grant p hoto s at Do wnto wn Lo w-Do wn – Ja n u a ry 18
· Partner with CVB, HARC and Arts & Culture Boards to visit succ es s ful Texas d o wntowns - ch eck-
in q u a rterly
· Evaluate pilot s tudent p ro gram and make c hanges - complete S ep tem b er
· Co llege To wn Co mmittee – a tten d bi-mon thly meetings and ma rket S U sp ecial events
· Up d ates on other actio n p lan p ro jects
c) Organization (Cindy Harrington, Blake Nicholson, Committee Co-Chairs):
· Review Tab le on Main on Oc tober 2
· Continue vo lunteer recruitment for b o ard and c o mmittees – ch eck-in mon thly
· Inc reas e invo lvement with o ther do wntown/community o rganizatio ns – check-in mon thly
· Explore o p p o rtunities to have more c ommunity-wid e ac tivities downto wn – ch eck-in month ly
· Communicate and c o llab o rate with other city b o ard and loc al organization liaisons /c hairs –
ch eck-in mon thly
· Ad s up p o rt p ilo t p ro gram p ro p o s al and b udget – comp lete July
· Maintain GMS P web s ite – ch eck-in mon thly
· Review and up d ate s o cial med ia strategy – complete Novemb er/December
· Upd ates o n o ther ac tion plan projec ts
d) Design (Taylor Kidd, JJ Parker, Committee Co-Chairs):
· Review exis ting wayfind ing signage and update as needed – check-in month ly
· Organize a light walk for b o ard memb ers to identify areas o f improvement – start Novemb er
· Utilize exis ting ADA Study and develop o utreach plan – ch eck-in mon thly
· Stay informed ab o ut the Austin Ave. Bridge projec t – check-in month ly
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· Ins tall uniform s ignage in vac ant downtown b uildings – check-in month ly
· Determine final o rnament d es ign and numb er ordered to p lace o rd er – comp lete Au g u st
· Ad vertis e, market and cross p ro mo te 2016 o rnament – comp lete Decemb er
· Revise online entry fo rm for holiday wind o w lighting contest – comp lete Septemb er
· Dis trib ute forms – start Octob er
· Review Faç ad e and S ign Grant p ro gram proc es s – ch eck-in monthly
· Develo p plan for p lacement o f downtown gateways – ch eck-in monthly
Updates on o ther ac tion plan projec ts
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2017
SUBJECT:
Disc ussion and p o s s ib le ac tion regard ing Staff R ep o rt
ITEM SUMMARY:
Up d a te on Downtow n Gateway S ignage project; 3rd Mon d a y Main Street HH on Monday, Feb ruary 20
a t 5 :3 0 p.m. at Mesq u ite Creek Outfitters; Ma in S treet Breakfa st Bites – A Guy’s Guid e to Bu sin ess on
the S q u a re – Wed., F eb . 2 2 @ Friends Room at L ibra ry
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 10, 2017
SUBJECT:
Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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