HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_07.11.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board
of the City of Georgetown
July 11, 2014 at 8:30 AM
at the Williamson County Courthouse, 2nd Floor North Conference Room, 710 S.
Main St., 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 guests
B Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the June 13th board meeting minutes
C Discussion and possible action regarding feedback from board on partnership opportunities with
HARC and HARC update – Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager and Matt Synatschk, Historic
District Planner
D Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports
E Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
F Set agenda items for next board meeting/Adjourn board meeting.
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 guests
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the June 13th board meeting minutes
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
December 2013 Minutes Cover Memo
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MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD MTG. MINUTES
6:00 P.M. – MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013
EL MONUMENTO, 205 W. 2ND ST.
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Board Members Present: Linda McCalla, Marcy Urban, David Kellerman,
Jim Wilson and Cindy Harrington
Board Member Absent: Julie Laderach and Amanda Parr
City Staff Present: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager; Matt
Synatschk, Historic Planner; Jack Daly, Exec.
Assistant
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Board Chair David Kellerman.
2. Cindy moved to approve the November 15th board meeting minutes, Jim
seconded. All board members present approved (4-0, Marcy was not present).
3. Matt gave the HARC update. The Tribal Impressions building’s façade
renovation at 108 W. 8th St. was approved by HARC at the December meeting. He
will be bringing the final draft of the Downtown Master Plan to the board in
January in the hopes that they give a positive recommendation for city council
approval. Avalon Monuments has not resubmitted their sign application.
4. Committee Reports:
a. Economic Restructuring: Jim reported that Breakfast Bites was a success
with around 65 people attending. Small Business Saturday on November 30
was also a success and promoted very well. Participants included All Things
Kids, the CVB, and the Chamber. The dedication of the Three Legged Willie
statue and the Lighting of the Square all helped to contribute to a successful
Black Friday. The Southwestern pep rally and homecoming parade is
scheduled to be an annual event. Next year they would like to have local
businesses sponsor floats in the parade.
The February 19th Breakfast Bites will potentially preview and educate
people on the upcoming X-Games in Austin.
b. Promotion: Cindy reported that Ladies Night Out was a success. They will
be having a wrap-up meeting, but over 270 bags were sold, which is great
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for a first-time event. Next year the board needs to work on promoting
businesses off the square.
Swirl has 8 or 9 participating businesses. The board will be working the first
of January to recruit more. Focus magazine will be doing a story on the
Swirl. The board also needs to discuss future Main Street Star Award
recipients.
c. Design: David reported that there are approximately 50 holiday ornaments
and 223 calendars left. The current feedback from the calendars is that
people do not like the people posed in them and many people do not know
who the people in the calendar are.
The Light Up the Square fund at Chisholm Trail has approximately $16,000.
That coupled with other fundraisers should cover the board’s share of the
fundraising.
The board will soon be launching a call for artist for the mural program.
d. Organization: David reported that the board needs to recruit strong
committee members up to the board to replace Linda.
6. Shelly reported that she heard the Lighting of the Square was a success from the
merchants. Several board members flipped switches at the event and heard it was
a great weekend for merchants. Several people had concerns about the sound
system and not being able to hear.
Upcoming events to remember are the January 15 Downtown Low-Down at
Roots and the next advisory board meeting is on January 10th.
7. David moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
____________________________ ____________________
Marcy Urban, Board Secretary Date
____________________________ ____________________
David Kellerman, Board Chair Date
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding feedback from board on partnership opportunities with
HARC and HARC update – Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager and Matt Synatschk, Historic
District Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
Historical and Architectural Review Commission update – Matt Synatschk, Historic District
Planner
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding progress on Committee Reports
ITEM SUMMARY:
a) Economic Restructuring (Marcy, Jim, Julie, Vicki): Upcoming Façade & Sign Grant
presentations; Update on checklist brochure; Welcome new businesses; Downtown database;
Cash Mob/Monthly Luncheon; Targeted downtown buildings; Next downtown visit – Denton-Oct.
25-26; updates on other action plan projects
b) Promotion (Cindy, Marcy, Jim, Vicki): Ladies Nite Out/Shop Small – Nov. 20; Cooperative
downtown marketing efforts; Tyler Wine Swirl review; updates on other action plan projects
c) Organization (David, Amanda): Expansion of website; Alternative fundraiser; Involvement
with other local organizations; TDA President's Award applications; updates on other action plan
projects
d) Design (Amanda, Julie, Cindy, David): Discussion of idea of additional corner wayfinding
signage on Square; 2014 ornament; 8th St. courtyard project; Creation of uniform storefront
signage; Realtor training; Streamline holiday lighting contest; Screening utility boxes/trash;
updates on other action plan projects
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
Music on the Square series (every Friday night through August); Main Street Monthly Lunch –
July 21; Quarterly Downtown Low Down Mtg. – July 16 ; Deadline for Texas Downtown Assoc.
President's Awards applications – July 18; Sun City New Neighborhood Presentation – July 25;
AccuBuild Chamber Ribbon Cutting – July 28
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next board meeting/Adjourn board meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly