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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_MSTAB_09.08.2015 DesignNotice of Meeting for the Main Street Advisory Board Design Committee of the City of Georgetown September 8, 2015 at 4:00 PM at the Visitors Center Conference Room, 103 W. 7th St., Georgetown, TX The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. 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 2015-16 Strategic Action Plan Items: C Staff Report Adjournment Set agenda items for next meeting on October 5/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 __________________, 2015, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. ____________________________________ Jessica Brettle, City Secretary Page 1 of 5 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board September 8, 2015 SUBJECT: Call to order/Welcome ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Page 2 of 5 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board September 8, 2015 SUBJECT: Introduction and discussion on the 2015-16 Strategic Action Plan Items: ITEM SUMMARY: · Goal 1: Attracting & Retaining a Healthy Business Mix a) Install uniform window signage for vacant downtown storefronts - Sheila/Michael · Identify vacant buildings and contact property owners · Deliver signage to vacant buildings when needed b) Review Façade Guidelines to add HARC approval is required language · Goal 2: Raising Awareness and Funding for Main Street Program Projects a) Continue funding for annual “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting campaign through collectible ornament fundraiser – David · Ornament marketing strategy – David · Bill to Southwestern for ornaments - Shelly b) Continue annual “Light Up the Square” holiday lighting contest – JJ/Amanda/Sheila · Finalize changes to holidays opportunities form - JJ · Goal 3: Promoting Downtown’s Image as a Signature Destination a) Review application process for Keep Georgetown Beautiful/Keep Texas Beautiful · Review KTB status and next steps - Taylor · Follow up with Main Street design assistant visit ideas for entrances to downtown - Amanda/Sheila b) Continue to explore the development of 8th St. Courtyard project – Amanda/Eric L./Shelly · Partner with Arts & Culture Board to work with ThunderCloud on point of egress –set meeting date with Michael Haggerty? · Evaluate feasibility of project with property owners - Shelly · Meeting date set with property owners about the project – Amanda/Eric L. /Shelly c) Identify areas of improvement for downtown lighting – Cindy/Taylor · Organize a light downtown light walk – November d) Explore bringing a farmers market downtown – Taylor/Amanda · Contact local farmers market – Fall 2015 FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Jackson Daly Page 3 of 5 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board September 8, 2015 SUBJECT: Staff Report ITEM SUMMARY: Shelly: 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 Page 4 of 5 City of Georgetown, Texas Main Street Advisory Board September 8, 2015 SUBJECT: Set agenda items for next meeting on October 5/Adjourn ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a SUBMITTED BY: Page 5 of 5