HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_05.07.2015 ERCNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee
of the City of Georgetown
May 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM
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 Introduction and discussion on the 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
C Staff Report
Adjournment
Set agenda items for next meeting on June 11/Adjourn
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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 7, 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 7, 2015
SUBJECT:
Introduction and discussion on the 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix
a) Host Breakfast Bites Training – Karen, Daniel, Jim
· Discuss downtown trends and list potential topics/speakers for the year.
· Confirm speakers and date one month in advance of event.
· Design promotional materials two weeks prior to promote via social media.
· Host event and review survey evaluation to plan for next training.
· Reach out to new downtown business owners to attend.
b) Welcome potential/new businesses to make aware of process and opportunities
· Review new owners guide on a semi-annual basis and update as needed for distribution through Breakfast
Bites, Downtown Low-Down and block visits
c) Support and promote downtown businesses via Shop Small Spree, monthly lunches & block captain
visits – Karen, Cheryl, Jim
· Promote Shop Small Spree date on Small Business Saturday and promote via social media – Nov. 28
· Select day and location for monthly luncheon with Main Street Board/Committees.
· Review block assignments with committee, meet with blocks the week before ERC.
d) Communicate with downtown business & property owners via downtown database - Vicki
· Provide training to staff and board.
· Communicate with Block Captains for updated property information.
· Update database with new information.
· Goal 2: Raise Awareness and Funding for Georgetown Main Street Program Projects
a) Promote Façade & Sign Grant Program to business and property owners
· Keep ongoing list of completed façade and sign grant recipients and schedule upcoming dates for check
presentations: Diva, Gatzby/Patti Colbert - Cheryl
· Schedule date a week in advance and confirm photographer and printing of large check
· Make sure photos are posted on city website and FB pages. (assign)
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination
a) Promote and support downtown as a Cultural District by using the arts as economic development – Bill
· Partner with CVB, HARC and Arts & Culture Boards to visit successful downtowns to gain new ideas –
Jim, Chet
b) Encourage and promote Georgetown as a College Town – Jim/Daniel
· Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings to continue partnerships
· Publicize special events and marketing opportunities at SU with downtown businesses via social media
and Block Captain visits: Pirate Bike promotion in April, Visitor Ctr/Campus Tours, Pirate Pride
Weekends, 175th Celebration
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
May 7, 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 7, 2015
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on June 11/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
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