HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_02.11.2014 ERCNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Subcommittee
of the City of Georgetown
February 11, 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:
D Set agenda items for next meeting on Tuesday, March 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 __________________, 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
Invitees
Marcy Urban, Co-Chair Julie Laderach
Jim Wilson, Co-Chair Cheryl Owens
Chet Garner Bethany Powell
Bill Hart Bob Weimer
Vicki Jackimiec
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
A. Host Quarterly Breakfast Bites (Chet, Shelly): Discuss panel participants for X-Games and/or
distribution of flyers with tentative date of February 19.
B. Assemble and distribute packets with information about Main Street program and city
programs (Marcy, Jim)
C. Maintain contact with existing businesses to address their needs and concerns (All): Confirm
new block assignments, updates.
D. Expand and Update Downtown business & property owner database/create email distribution
list (Vicki): Review training meeting and search for a software program.
E. Promote local businesses through social media, print, videos and other events like Small
Business Saturday: (Chet/Bethany/Marcy): Activity through video clips and discussion of
“cash mob” plans.
Goal 2: Raise Awareness and Funding for Georgetown Main Street
Projects
A. Partner with CVB and Arts & Culture Board to visit with successful downtowns that use arts as an
economic development tool (Chet/Shelly): Finalize plans for Granbury visit on new date
B. Encourage partnerships with SU and GISD Fine Arts program (Julie/Bill/Jim): Discuss plans with
GISD meeting for First Fridays.
C. Promote the Façade & Sign Grant Program (Marcy): Photo schedule for other businesses:
ThunderCloud Subs; Dimmitt Bldg (Ellen Hughes); Camille's; Sweet Lemon; later…Cary Rabb's building
(600 Degrees); Southern Hippie, The Screen Door and Pink Poppy ARTisans Boutique
Goal 3: Promote Downtown's Image as a Signature Destination
A. Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings at SU (Jim/Marcy): Suggest topics for next
meeting on February 27 in Dan Rather Room, SU.
B. Explore signage options for downtown that recognize SU: (Shelly/Jim) Water tower repainting
C. Encourage business partnerships with SU to promote student and staff involvement in downtown
(Jim): Promotion of inaugural ladies lacrosse, tie-in of upcoming SU events.
D. Promote sales of licensed SU merchandise through (LRG) Licensing Resource Group (Jim): Current
plans.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Staff Report:
ITEM SUMMARY:
Swirl Wine Auction Deadline – Friday, Feb. 21; TDA Retail Recruitment & Retention Roundtable –
Thurs, Feb. 27; Texas Community Development Institute – March 3-7; Annual Texas Main Street Board
Training – Friday, March 14; Annual Board Action Plan Update/Retreat – Friday, April 11; City Council
Workshop – Main Street Update – Tues., April 22
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on Tuesday, March 11/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly