HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_02.08.2016 DesignNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee
of the City of Georgetown
February 8, 2016 at 4:00 PM
at 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
B Introduction and discussion on the 2015-16 Strategic Action Plan Items
C Staff Report
D Set agenda items for next meeting on March 7/Adjourn.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Shelley Nowling, 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 __________________, 2016, at __________, and remained
so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 8, 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
February 8, 2016
SUBJECT:
Introduction and discussion on the 2015-16 Strategic Action Plan Items
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix
a) Install uniform window signage for vacant downtown storefronts - Sheila/Michael
· Identify vacant buildings and contact property owners
· Deliver signage to vacant buildings when needed
b) Review Façade Guidelines to add HARC approval is required language – Michael
· Updates on the progress of this action item
· Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects
· No action needed on ornament series or “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting contest
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination
a) Continue to explore the development of 8th St. Alley project – Amanda/Eric L./Shelly
· Work with Texas Main Street Design Assistant Sarah Blankenship on initial renderings
· Evaluate feasibility of project with property owners with signed letter of agreement forms; Mike
Haggerty, Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation, Chet Garner, Virginia Stubbs? - Shelly
b) Explore downtown gateway project – Amanda/Taylor/Shelly
· Work with Texas Main Street Design Assistant Sarah Blankenship on initial renderings
c) Plan an Earth Day event for the Spring of 2016
· Taylor is working with Nat Wagoneer with the City and with GIS Faculty/Staff at Southwestern
on this event.
d) Identify areas of improvement for downtown lighting – Cindy/Taylor
· Prioritize next steps for downtown lighting improvements - review list
d) Explore bringing a farmers market downtown – Taylor/Amanda/Shelly – update on Greg and
Candace Coley’s new downtown farmer’s market application
4. Staff Report- 3rd Monday Main Street Lunch- Feb. 15 at Hat Creek; Chamber Breakfast Links
– DGA & Main Street – Feb. 16; Main Street Breakfast Bites on Extended Hours Campaign for
Downtown – Wed., March 9 @ Friends Room at Library
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 8, 2016
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
3rd Monday Main Street Lunch- Feb. 15 at Hat Creek; Chamber Breakfast Links – DGA & Main
Street – Feb. 16; Main Street Breakfast Bites on Extended Hours Campaign for Downtown –
Wed., March 9 @ Friends Room at Library
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
February 8, 2016
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on March 7/Adjourn.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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