HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_06.09.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Organization Committee
of the City of Georgetown
June 9, 2014 at 5:00 PM
at at the Visitors Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th St., 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 July 7/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) Maintain and expand the website, https://mainstreet.georgetown.org/ - David/Shelly
· Post 2014-15 Strategic Plan – David/Shelly
· Post business opportunities – Karen/Shelly
· List desired new businesses by survey results – Rusty/Shelly
· Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects
a) Explore alternative fundraising options for downtown lighting/8th St. Courtyard project –
David/Amanda
· Review new options like Main Table, Courthouse Lawn Picnic and Week of Giving
b) Raise awareness of historic preservation through May as National Preservation Month -
Amanda
· Research preservation month activities in other downtowns
· Partner with other local preservation-related organizations and select event/s for 2015
c) Continue volunteer recruitment for board and committees
· Identify active leaders and business owners – Rusty/Lauryl
· Identify downtown champions- David/Lauryl
d) Consolidate sign up process for volunteers and sponsorships – Diane/Karen
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown's Image as a Signature Destination
a) Continue involvement with other downtown and city-wide organizations each month –
· Recruit volunteers from: Chamber (Lauryl), Arts & Culture Board/GAW (Diane), DGA (Karen),
SU College Town Committee (David), GHS (Amanda), Palace Theatre (Karen), The Williamson
Museum?
· Explore opportunities to have more city-wide activities downtown - Karen
· Communicate with board/organization liaisons to share downtown events/projects - David
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
Shelly: Review National Main Streets Conference in Detroit; “The American Dream” exhibit at
Art Center – (June 6-July 20); Music on the Square series (every Friday night through August);
Main Street Monthly Lunch – June 16; Breakfast Bites – June 18; Texas Main Street Resource
Team in Caldwell – June 25-27; Tyler Wine Swirl – Sat, June 28; Deadline for Texas Downtown
Assoc. President's Awards applications – July 18
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on July 7/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly