HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_06.20.2016 DesignNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Adv isory Board Design Committee
of the City of Georgetown
June 20, 2016 at 4:00 PM
at Visitors Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th St., Georgetown, TX
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Legislativ e Regular Agenda
A Introduction and dis c ussion on the 2016-17 Strategic Actio n Plan Items :
B Staff Repo rt
C Set agenda items fo r next meeting/Ad jo urn
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Shelley No wling, C ity S ecretary fo r the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , d o hereby c ertify that this Notice of
Meeting was p o s ted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lace read ily acc es s ible to the general p ublic at all times ,
on the ______ d ay o f __________________, 2016, at __________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72
c o ntinuo us ho urs p receding the sc heduled time o f s aid meeting.
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S helley No wling, City Sec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
June 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
Intro d uc tion and d is cus s io n o n the 2016-17 S trategic Ac tion P lan Items:
ITEM SUMMARY:
A. Strategy 1: Attracting and retaining a healthy business mix.
· Objective 1: To improve vibrancy, accessibility and safety of downtown
a. R eview exis ting wayfind ing s ignage & up d ate as needed, includ ing signage for o ff
s q uare areas . – JJ/Taylo r/Mic hael
b . Organize a light walk for b o ard members and id entify areas o f improvement –
Sheila/Mic hael
c . Utilize the exis ting ADA S tud y and d evelop – JJ/Taylor
d . Study and develo p a plan addres s ing s afety in downtown - Mic hael
e. S tay info rmed about the Aus tin Avenue Bridge Pro ject - JJ
· Objective 2: To install uniform signage in vacant downtown buildings –
Sheila/Michael
a. Get permission to ins tall from p ro p erty owners
b . Des ign & print and install s ignage
B. Strategy 2: Raising awareness and funding for Georgetown Main Street Program
projects.
· Objective 1: To continue annual ornament series.
a. R es earch and c hoose build ing to be featured on 2016 ornament - Sheila
b . Determine final ornament d es ign, numb er ordered and box c o lo rs to plac e order -
Sheila
c . Ad vertis e, market and c ros s -promote 2016 o rnament - Mic hael
· Objective 2: To continue annual holiday window lighting contest to promote
current businesses.
a. R evise o nline entry form - Amanda
b . Dis tribute fo rms ac ro s s s o c ial med ia c hannels, via the GMS P web s ite, and at
d o wntown meetings. – Design C o mmittee
c . P ro mo te and ad vertis e the c o ntes t via lo cal networks – Des ign Co mmittee
d . Selec t contest jud ges and enc ourage med ia c o verage – S taff
e. Des ign and order contes t awards – Amand a
f. F o llo w-up and thanks to participating bus inesses and media – Des ign Co mmittee
· Objective 3: To review and update the Façade & Sign Grant Program
process
a. Determine the p ro cess c urrently in plac e - Taylo r
b . Review proc es s and c ons ult with c ity staff – Taylo r/Staff
c . Amend p ro cess if needed - Des ign Committee
C. Strategy 3: Promoting downtown’s unique image as a vibrant, diverse and
inclusive destination.
· Objective: To develop a plan for the placement of downtown gateways.
a. R eview sub mis s io ns of d o wntown gateway rend erings b y T HC – Taylo r/JJ
b . Res earch partnership s and fund ing optio ns – Taylor/JJ
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
June 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
Staff Rep o rt
ITEM SUMMARY:
Pop-up Performanc es (1 p .m. – 4:30 p .m. on Sundays at F o und er’s Park – June 26, July 3, July 24, July
31); Music on the S q uare s eries (every Frida y nig h t throu g h Au g u st); Main S treet Monthly Lunc h – June
2 0 ; Austin Ave. Bridges P ublic Meeting – (6 -8 p.m.) June 2 9 ; TTIA Travel & Touris m Co llege – Ju n e
2 7 -Ju ly1; Dead line fo r Texas Downto wn As s o c . P res id ent’s Award s applic atio ns – July 29
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
June 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Shelly Hargrove
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