HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_05.04.2015 DesignNotice of Meeting for the Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee of the City of Georgetown May 4, 2015 at 4:00 PM at the Convention and Visitors Bureau Office, located at 103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas. 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. 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 Discuss Design meeting times and location C Introduction and discussion on the 2015-16 Strategic Action Plan Items: D Staff Report Adjournment Set agenda items for June 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 __________________, 2015, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. ____________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Page 1 of 6 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board May 4, 2015 SUBJECT: Call to order/Welcome ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Page 2 of 6 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board May 4, 2015 SUBJECT: Discuss Design meeting times and location ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a SUBMITTED BY: Page 3 of 6 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board May 4, 2015 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 – Julie c) Review and prioritize downtown Wayfinding guidelines - Michael · Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects a) Continue funding for annual “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting campaign through collectible ornament fundraiser – David · Ornament design plan · Finalize ornament description - Amanda b) Continue annual “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting contest – JJ/Amanda/Sheila · Review contest success and changes needed · Discuss changes to sign up form for 2015 c) Fundraising for the “Light Up the Square” downtown lights – JJ · Develop a list a potential funders (look at last year’s contributors) · Develop a solicitation plan · Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination a) Begin application process for Keep Georgetown Beautiful/Keep Texas Beautiful · Develop the materials needed to apply for the program – Taylor/Julie · Develop a plan and timeline to apply for grant funding – Taylor/Julie · Look at having a landscape architect come and discuss ideas for entrances to downtown - Amanda/Sheila · Can the THC landscape architect attend? - Shelly b) Continue to explore the development of 8th St. Courtyard project – Amanda/Eric L./Shelly · Partner with Arts & Culture Board to work with ThunderCloud on point of egress –set meeting date with Michael Haggerty? · Evaluate feasibility of project with property owners – review meetings with property owners - Shelly · Meeting date set with property owners about the project. – Amanda/Eric L. /Shelly c) Identify areas of improvement for downtown lighting – Cindy/Taylor · Organize a light downtown light walk – Date? d) Explore bringing a farmers market downtown – Taylor/Amanda · Contact local farmers market – Date? FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Jackson Daly Page 4 of 6 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board May 4, 2015 SUBJECT: Staff Report ITEM SUMMARY: DGA Membership Mtg. – 8:30 a.m. at Sweet Lemon Inn – May 6; Visit by Chinese Urban Planner – May 11; National Preservation Month County Resolution – 9:30 a.m. on May 12; City Council Workshop – Main Street Action Plan Update – 3 p.m. on May 12 and National Preservation Month Proclamation 6:15 p.m. on May 12; The Table on Main – May 17; 3rd Monday Main Street Lunch – May 18; Quarterly Breakfast Bites – May 20 FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Jackson Daly Page 5 of 6 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board May 4, 2015 SUBJECT: Set agenda items for June 8/Adjourn ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Jackson Daly Page 6 of 6