HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_08.05.2014 ERCNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee
of the City of Georgetown
August 5, 2014 at 8:30 AM
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 September 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) Host Breakfast Bites Training and Small Business Workshops (Sept. 17 timeframe)
· Make list of potential topics and speakers for the year and opportunities to partner
(Possible topic: Capitalizing on craft brews or Hillwood/Sheraton overview) – Julie/Bob
· Reach out to new downtown business owners and developers with new/upcoming projects and
invite to attend/present – Cheryl/Block captains
· Confirm speakers and date a month in advance – Julie/Bob
· Design promotional materials two weeks in advance to promote through social media, videos
and/or flyers - Cheryl
· Follow up by reading surveys and plan for next training
b) Welcome potential/new businesses to make aware of process and opportunities - Julie
· Update printed brochure and produce digital version adding free marketing/networking
opportunities (window signage, brochure update).- Julie/Bill
· Distribute through Block Captain visits and quarterly meetings – ER Committee
c) Support downtown businesses through new semi-annual cash mob program, monthly luncheons
and Block Captain visits
· Research other downtown's cash mob programs and come up with “best practices” to
implement– Marcy/Julie
· Make list of potential participating businesses and select date for cash mob (Small Business
Saturday, Nov. 29) – Marcy, Julie, Jim (update)
· Promote cash mob via social media and PR – Chet/Vicki
· Select meeting date for monthly luncheons (August 18) and restaurant location and notify Main
Street board, HARC and committee members – Cheryl
d) Communicate with downtown business and property owners through downtown database –
(budget update) Vicki
· Communicate with Block Captains to get updated contact info from each downtown property –
Discuss actions to accomplish
e) Target downtown buildings for specific new business mix – Bill/Bob/Cheryl
· Make list of downtown buildings that are currently available and what targeted business might
work best in the spaces (status)
· Contact property owners about details of properties and future plans
· Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects
a) Promote Façade & Sign Grant Program to business and property owners - Marcy
· Keep ongoing list of completed façade and sign grant recipients and schedule upcoming dates for
check presentations near current Main Street mtgs. (Cary Rabb with 600 Degrees, The Screen
Door, Avalon Monuments) Still waiting on Pink Poppy Artisans Boutique, Galaxy Bakery and
Bella Casa building
· Schedule date a week in advance and confirm photographer
· Invite all board and committee members to attend
· Follow through with photographer to make sure photos are posted on city website and FB pages
and encourage board and committee members to like and share (update needed)
· Goal 3: Promoting Downtown's Image as a Signature Destination
a) Promote and support downtown as a Cultural District by using the arts as E.D. – Marcy/Julie
· Partner with CVB, HARC and Arts & Culture Boards to visit successful downtowns to gain new
ideas: (Confirm Denton visit, Oct. 24-25)
· Meet and plan with SU and GISD Fine Arts programs to promote student involvement and
performance in downtown
b) Encourage and promote Georgetown as a College Town – Jim/Marcy
· Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings to continue partnerships
(next meeting date – August 28)
· Meet with SU staff to continue hosting downtown pep rallies and homecoming parade (Nov. 7) –
Pirate ship?
· Publicize special events and marketing opportunities at SU via social media and Block Captain
visits
· Communicate with downtown businesses regarding special SU event dates and marketing
opportunities to be prepared for visitors – (Welcome freshmen and parents with Gtown “goodie
bags” – Aug. 15)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
Shop Sunday campaign in September; Best of Georgetown, TX contest; Austin Monthly magazine
editor visit; Music on the Square series (every Friday night through August); Main Street Monthly
Lunch – August 18; Vacation – Aug. 25-29
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for September 9/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly