HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_MSTAB_03.08.2024Minutes of the
Main Street Advisory Board
City of Georgetown,, Texas
Friday,, March 8, 2024
The Georgetown Main Street Advisory Board met on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM at City Hall, 808
Martin Luther King, Jr Street.
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 Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or
City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay
Texas at 711.
The following Members were in attendance:
Present were: Michele D Jaroszewski-Webb, Lauren A Romero, Rachel Cummins, Jennifer L Ridings-
myhra, Evan Cuyler, Markus Lindsey, Trisha Tallman
1. Regular Session
I.A Call to order
Call to order - Michele jaroszewski-Webb, Board Chair
9:01am
1.13 Approval of minutes
Consideration and approval of the February 9, 2024 minutes - Michele Jaroszewski-
Webb, Board Chair
Moved by Trisha Tallman; seconded by Markus Lindsey to Approve.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Trisha Tallman, Michele Djaroszewski-Webb, Lauren A Romero, Rachel
Cummins, Jennifer L Ridings-myhra, Evan Cuyler, Markus Lindsey
Voting Against: None
I.0 Approval of minutes
Consideration and approval of the February 16, 2024 minutes - Michele jaroszewski-
Webb, Board Chair
Moved by Jennifer L Ridings-myhra; seconded by Lauren A Romero to Approve.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Trisha Tallman, Michele Djaroszewski-Webb, Lauren A Romero, Rachel
Cummins, Jennifer L Ridings-myhra, Evan Cuyler, Markus Lindsey
0
Voting Against: None
1.D Facade & Sign Grant Fund Application
Consideration and possible action on a Main Street Facade Grant application for 711 S.
Austin Avenue - Kim McAuliffe, Downtown & Tourism Director
Kim presented the application for Facade Grant application for 711 S. Main St The
board did the scoring and determined they would be eligible for the maximum award
of $10,000.
Moved by Markus Lindsey; seconded by Evan Cuyler to Approve maximum award of
$10,000.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Trisha Tallman, Michele D Jaroszewski-Webb, Lauren A Romero, Rachel
Cummins, Jennifer L Ridings-myhra, Evan Cuyler, Markus Lindsey
Voting Against: None
1.E Project Team & Project Updates
Discussion on Project Teams, Partner updates, and BRE Visits - Michele Jaroszewski-
Webb, Board Chair
- Allison gave a recap on how the Swirl went and what things were learned for next
year's event. A full report will be sent to the board once it has been completed.
- Red Poppy is the next event coming up and staff provided an update on how the
planning is going.
- Parking Garage Groundbreaking will be happening on March 26th at 1:00 and there
will be a food truck.
- Breakfast Bites will be on March 26th. The speakers will becoming from Southwestern
University.
- Evan gave an update on City Center project it will go out to bid in the coming weeks
and hopefully be presented to Council in May.
Sharon gave an update on Market Days which will start on March 9th, and First
Friday's Music on the Square will start on April 5th.
1.F Staff Report
Staff Report - Kim McAuliffe, Downtown and Tourism Director
- Facade fund is at $52,330 after the award granted today
- 2 business closed since the start 2024, Broken Attic and Brazos Market.
Kim gave an update on the Main Street Retreat and confirmed foe June 4th in New
Braunfels.
- Downtown Master Plan Draft will be available at the State of the City on March 21 st
and will be available for feedback for about 3 weeks. There will be one last workshop
with Council in April to address any major feedback from the public. In May we will look
for adoption.
Adjournment
Moved by Rachel Cummins; seconded by Evan Cuyler to Adjourn 9:49am.
Motion Adjourn: 7 - 0
14
T -r• IM" 0"
Cummins, Jennifer L Ridings-myhra, Evan Cuyler, Markus Lindsey
Voting Against: •
R