HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_09.10.2015 ERCNotice of Meeting for the
Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee
of the City of Georgetown
September 10, 2015 at 9:00 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
Adjournment
Set agenda items for next meeting on October 8/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.
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Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
September 10, 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
September 10, 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
· Update for next Breakfast Bites – downtown residential
· Confirm speakers for panel discussion & moderator.
· 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
· Distribute brochure via Downtown Low Down meetings, Breakfast Bites and visits
· Review brochure on a quarterly basis and update as needed. – Bob/Jeff
c) Support and promote downtown businesses via Shop Small Spree, monthly lunches & block
captain visits
· Promote Shop Small Spree (Nov. 28) date via social media and small people photos, update on
joint meetings with DGA, Chamber and SU
· Report on August luncheon attendance and select location for September 21 luncheon with Main
Street Board/Committees. - Cheryl
· Review block assignments with committee, distribute map with assignments. – Jim
d) Contact and complete downtown business & property owners info for database
· Provide training to staff and board - Vicki
· Report on forms completion from Block Captains for updated property information
· Update database with new information for next meeting
· Goal 2: Raise awareness and funding for Georgetown Main Street Program
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 at Downtown Low Down – DIVA, Pinot’s Palette, The Exchange, Roberts
Printing - Jeff/Vicki
· Schedule date and confirm photographer and make sure photos are posted on city website and FB
pages. - Jeff
· Educate new and existing businesses about grants for façade & signage.
· 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/Bob
· Partner with CVB, HARC and Arts & Culture Boards and determine next visit to Ft. Worth,
Sundance Square on October 23/24 to gain new ideas. - Chet/Jim
· Meet and plan with new SU contact (Laura Sewell) and Fine Arts programs to promote student
involvement and performance in downtown. – Jim/Bob
b) Encourage and promote Georgetown as a College Town – Jim/Daniel
· Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meeting Sept. 24 to continue partnerships and
introduce new SU Coordinator, Paul Secord
· Publicize special events and marketing opportunities at SU with downtown businesses via social
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media and Block Captain visits: Campus Tour, 175th Celebration, SU Football Shows
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
September 10, 2015
SUBJECT:
Staff Report
ITEM SUMMARY:
Extended Hours Campaign; SU “Bring the Heat” for SU Pirates video; Best of Georgetown, TX
online contest in September – shop.georgetown.org ; SU Football Shows at 8 p.m. every Wed. at
Uptown Social; Quarterly Breakfast Bites – 8-10 a.m. on Wed, Sept. 16 at Friends Room; Talk
Like a Pirate Day – Sept. 19; Georgetown Art Center’s “Paint Out on the Square” – Sept. 19; 3rd
Monday Main Street Lunch – Sept. 21; Georgetown Wine and Music on the Square – Sept. 26;
“Retrofit by Samantha Parker Salazar” – August 21 – Sept. 27 at Georgetown Art Center
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Jackson Daly
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Main Street Advisory Board
September 10, 2015
SUBJECT:
Set agenda items for next meeting on October 8/Adjourn
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
n/a
SUBMITTED BY:
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