HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_05.05.2014 DesignNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee
of the City of Georgetown
May 5, 2014 at 4:00 PM
at at the City of Georgetown, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown Art Center Meeting Room,
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 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
C Staff Report
D Set agenda items for next meeting on June 9/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
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Introduction and discussion on the 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
ITEM SUMMARY:
Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix
a) Create uniform window signage for vacant downtown storefronts - Sheila/Shelly
• Design/select graphics with Most Beautiful Town Square logo
• Identify vacant buildings and contact property owners
• Develop and complete MOA for signage installation
b) Raise awareness of the benefits of buying/leasing historic commercial property – Sheila/Matt
• Partner with HARC to host semi-annual training for realtors
• Select dates and locations and promote through WCAR and other organ.
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/Taylor
b) Continue annual “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting contest – Julie
• Streamline holiday lighting contest and sponsorship sign-up forms
• Distribute forms through quarterly meetings
• Select contest judges and encourage media coverage
• Follow up and thank participating merchants and media on coverage
Goal 3: Promoting Downtown's Image as a Signature Destination
a) Promote and support public art in downtown through Main Street Mural – Julie/Amanda
• Follow up with artists who submitted entries to the call for art - Julie
• Print and install mural – Shelly/David
• Plan and execute reception for mural unveiling – Julie/Amanda
• Evaluate process and follow up with thank yous as needed – Julie/Amanda
a) Beautify downtown by screening utility and trash areas – Michael/Julie
b) Continue to explore the development of 8th St. Courtyard project – David/Shelly
• Partner with Arts & Culture Board to work with ThunderCloud on point of egress
• Evaluate feasibility of project with property owners
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
“The Life & Art of Don Snell” exhibit at Art Center – (May 2 – June 1) with reception May 10 (2-5 p.m.);
SU Commencement – May 10; Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Little Tim's Barber Shop – 12:15 p.m. on
May 12; National Preservation Month Proclamation with Mayor – 6 p.m. on May 13; Vetapalooza – May
18; National Main Streets Cofnerence – May 18-20; Main Street Program Update to City Council – 4
p.m., May 27; Main Street Mural Unveiling Party – 5:30 p.m. on May 29 at Art Center
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on June 9/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly