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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda_MSTAB_09.09.2014 ERCNotice of Meeting for the Main Street Advisory Board Economic Restructuring Committee of the City of Georgetown September 9, 2014 at 8:30 AM 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 2014-15 Strategic Action Plan Items C Staff Report D Set agenda items for October 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) Host Breakfast Bites Training and Small Business Workshops (October 22 timeframe)- Chet/Jim · Make list of potential topics and speakers for the year and opportunities to partner - (Topics: Capitalizing on craft brews & spirits, The Art of Economic Development/Small Business, Crowdfunding). · Reach out to new downtown business owners and developers with new/upcoming projects and invite to attend/present - Cheryl · Confirm speakers and date a month in advance – Oct. 22 · 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 – Review results of surveys 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 - Julie/Bill · Distribute through monthly Block Captain visits and quarterly meetings – ER Committee c) Support downtown businesses through new “Shop Small Spree”, monthly luncheons and Block Captain visits – Marcy/Cheryl/Jim · Research other downtown’s cash mob programs and come up with “best practices” to implement – Julie/Marcy · Update status of listing for potential Chamber/DGA member businesses to visit and date for “Shop Small Spree” (Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29) – Marcy · Promote “Shop Small Spree” via social media and PR – Chamber/DGA/Marcy/Jim · Select regular meeting date for monthly luncheons (September 15) and restaurant location and notify Main Street and HARC board and committee members – Cheryl d) Communicate with downtown business and property owners through downtown database – Vicki · Communicate with Block Captains to get updated contact info from each downtown property and new businesses – Vicki e) Target downtown buildings for specific new business mix – Bill/Bob · 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, La Bella Casa location – Ken Horak) Still waiting on Pink Poppy Artisans Boutique and Galaxy Bakery. · Update scheduled date and confirm photographer a week in advance · Invite all Main Street/HARC 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 · 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: (headcount for Denton visit, Oct. 24-25) · Meet and plan with SU and GISD Fine Arts programs to promote student involvement and performance in downtown. Dr. Gaffney (SU) Fine Arts students and Jason Chapman – Jim/Marcy b) Encourage and promote Georgetown as a College Town – Jim/Marcy · Attend bi-monthly College Town Committee meetings to continue partnerships - next meeting date – October 23 · Meet with SU staff to continue hosting downtown pep rallies and homecoming parade (Nov. 7) Pirate Ship? - Jim/Shelly · Publicize special events and marketing opportunities at SU via social media and Block Captain visits - Jim · Communicate with downtown businesses regarding special SU event dates and marketing opportunities to be prepared for visitors - Jim FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Jackson Daly City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Staff Report ITEM SUMMARY: Sunday Funday campaign in September; SU Football Show – 8 p.m. every Wednesday at Burger U; Texans for Arts Tour of TCA Cultural Districts- Friday, Sept. 12; Arts Leaders Luncheon – Sept. 12; Sidewalk ordinance review; Sept. 30 – Public meeting on sidewalks FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Jackson Daly City of Georgetown, Texas SUBJECT: Set agenda items for October 7/Adjourn ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Jackson Daly