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.
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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 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
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
May 4, 2015
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
May 4, 2015
SUBJECT:
Discuss Design meeting times and location
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
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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
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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
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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
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