HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_05.14.2021Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Adv isory B oard
of the City of Georgetown
May 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM
at Virtual
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Regular Session
(T his R egular S es s ion may, at any time, be rec es s ed to c onvene an Exec utive S es s ion for any purpose
authorized by the O pen Meetings Act, Texas G overnment C ode 551.)
A C all to order - C hristine Tomaszewski, B oard C hair
B Disc ussion on how this virtual c onference will be c onducted, to inc lude options for public c omments and
how the public may addres s the C ommis s ion – K im M cAuliffe, D owntown D evelopment M anager
C C ons ideration and possible action on the minutes of the April 9, 2021 board meeting - C hristine
Tomaszewski, B oard C hair
D Update on the propos ed c hanges to the Design G uidelines and the next steps in the adoption proc es s -
Britin Bos tic k, Downtown & Historic P lanner
E Disc ussion on P rojec t Teams, P artner updates , and BR E Visits
F S taff R eport - K im M cAuliffe, D owntown D evelopment M anager
Adjournment
Adjournment
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R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
May 14, 2021
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion on the minutes of the April 9, 2021 board meeting - C hristine
Tomaszewski, B oard C hair
IT E M S UMMARY:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion on the minutes of the April 9, 2021 board meeting - C hristine
Tomaszewski, B oard C hair
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
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S UB MIT T E D B Y:
S haron P arker
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Minutes Backup Material
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The Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, April 9, 2021, at 9:00 AM virtually over a Zoom Meeting.
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 Secretary’s Office, at least
three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Street for
additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Christine Tomaszewski called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. All members, Christine Tomaszewski, Kate Hill, Dave
Wilks, Aaron Adams, Lauren Mendoza, Michele Jaroszewski-Webb, and Bobby Weisbrod were in attendance.
Staff in attendance: Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager, Sharon Parker, Board Liaison.
Guests in attendance: None
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 at 9:01 a.m.
B. Discussion on how this virtual conference will be conducted, to include options for public comments and how
the public may address the Commission – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
Staff reviewed the virtual conduct for the meeting, reminded the board that the meeting was open and visible
to the public and would be recorded.
C. Introduction of new board members: Lauren Mendoza, Michele Jaroszewski-Webb, Bobby Weisbrod -
Christine Tomaszewski, Board Chair
D. Consideration and possible action to elect a Vice-chair and Secretary Christine Tomaszewski, Board Chair
Motion by D. Wilks to nominate Kate Hill as Vice chair. Second by C. Tomasewski.
Approved: 7-0
Motion by C. Tomasewski to nominate Dave Wilks as Secretary. Second by K. Hill.
Approved: 7-0
E. Review of Main Street Advisory Board bylaws – Christine Tomaszewski, Board Chair
Motion by K. Hill to accept the Main Street Advisory Board bylaws as presented. Second by D. Wilks.
Approved: 7-0
F. Review of City Council’s Boards and Commissions Attendance Policy – Christine Tomaszewski, Board Chair
No action needed.
G. Discuss dates/times for future Main Street Advisory Board Meetings – Christine Tomaszewski, Board Chair
No action needed.
Minutes of a Meeting of the
Main Street Advisory Board of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, April 9, 2021
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H. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of the February 12, 2021 board meeting minutes –
Christine Tomaszewski, Board Chair
Motion by D. Wilks to approve the minutes as presented. Second by A. Adams.
Approved: 7-0
I. Discussion on Project Teams, Partner updates, and BRE visits
a. Fundraising Team – K. McAuliffe reported that the spring fundraising art piece has been delayed
due to legal reviews. With any contract for services, legal must approve and unfortunately this is
slowing down the project several weeks. It’s possible it could still launch in May as part of
Preservation Month, but not likely.
b. Breakfast Bites – the most recent program took place on March 25th. We had lower attendance
than we anticipated and unsure to the reason behind that. As we work towards the next program
on June 3, we will be increasing marketing efforts to try to boost attendance.
c. Georgetown Swirl – C. Tomaszewski and K. McAuliffe reported that the planning efforts for the
Swirl to go were just not coming together like we had hoped. The project team has canceled the
event and will focus efforts on revamping 2022 by scheduling visits to wineries and bringing
sponsors along for the visits. This will hopefully help with strengthening our relationships with
event partners as we move forward.
d. Blazin’ Beer Crawl – planning for this event will be starting soon! Board members who are
interested in helping with this event can let staff know. At this time, C. Thomaszewski, A. Adams,
and M. Jaroszewski-Webb have volunteered.
e. BRE visits – K. McAuliffe had an impromptu visit with Mikey V’s when stopping in to visit the
shop. The restaurant and retail side is doing great, but the manufacturing side is growing by
leaps and bounds and they really need a larger production facility.
J. Staff Report – Kim McAuliffe, Downtown Development Manager
New developments: Hydrate has officially opened and is still working through training staff at the new location.
District Six has also opened in downtown and has been met with great response. Staff continues to work with the
library on steps toward finding a new café tenant inside the building.
Business closures – Buffalo Seven and Texas Design Co. have sadly closed their businesses. They both remain
an online only boutique/shop.
The Arts Center mural has been postponed due to unanticipated challenges with the adjacent property owner.
Amanda is looking at alternative options and hopes to have a solution soon.
Adjourn
Motion by D. Wilks to adjourn the meeting. Second by, K. Hill. The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 AM.
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Approved by the Main Street Advisory Board on
Date
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Main Street Advisory Board Chair Main Street Advisory Board Secretary
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