HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_03.11.2014 ERCNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee
of the City of Georgetown
March 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 Assign and report on the Main Street Annual Strategy Action Plan
C Staff Report
D Set agenda items for next meeting on Tuesday, April 8/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:
Assign and 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): Discussion of
X-Games program with speakers Edgar Farrera & Allison Dwyer, currentlyh
scheduled for March 19.
B. Revise, assemble and distribute packets with information about Main Street and city programs
(Julie,Bob,Bethany): Trifold brochure revision.
C. Maintain contact with existing businesses to address their needs and concerns (All): Updates.
D. Update Downtown business property owner database (Vicki): Report on “Downtown Diva” s/w used
by many municipalities.
E. Promote local businesses through social media, print, videos and other events (Marcy/Jim):
F. Results of CVB tourism study. 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 March 21.
B. Encourage partnerships with Southwestern University and GISD Fine Arts program (Julie/Bill): Feasibility
feedback from GISD.
C. Promote the Façade & Sign Grant Program (Marcy): Photo schedule for Camille and Company, Thundercloud
Subs, Sweet Lemon.
Goal 3: Promote downtown's image as a Signature Destination
A. Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings as Southwestern University (Jim): Updates from
February 27 meeting: Dr. Burger's Inauguration, Schilling Lecture, Pirate Bike Day, host a student idea.
B. Encourage business partnerships with Southwestern to promote student and staff involvement in downtown
(Jim): Plans for football luncheon kick-off.
C. Pirate card program for local businesses to encourage student/staff/faculty participation in downtown shops.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
Discussion and possible action on staff report - Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on Tuesday, April 8/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly