Main Street Advisory Board

The Regular Meeting of the San Marcos Main Street Advisory Board September 20, 2017 Main Street Program Office – 317 N. LBJ Dr. 5:30 P.M. Vision Statement "To foster a downtown that is a unique and culturally vibrant destination, where local businesses thrive and people of all ages can connect, create and celebrate". Minutes 1. Call to Order 5:30pm 2. Roll Call: Debbie Harvey, Jean Baggett, Caitlyn Strickland, Sara Lee Underwood-Meyers, Kelly Stone, Chris Salazar, Kayli Head, Lisa Prewitt, Kevin Burke 3. Citizen Comment Period 4. Consider Approval of Minutes of August 2017 Meeting - Debbie motions, Jean seconds, motion passes 5. Standing Reports:  Engineering  Parking Manager/Patrol Report  CVB - Samantha attended board meeting  4 new hotels planned to open next year  Hotel revenue flat, perhaps affected by Laredo  Several conference groups cancelled due to poor weather (Harvey) 6. Chairman’s Discussions:  FY18 Work Plan - Debbie motions to adopt FY18 work plan, Kelly seconds, motion passes  Coffee Talk - proposed date Monday, October 23 @ 6pm in collaboration with Downtown Association monthly meeting  Consider approval of funds for paid internship program for FY18 o Budget for paid interns removed from Main Street FY18 budget o Consider utilizing unused “other special events” budget - Jean motions to pay 2 interns, Caitlyn seconds, motion passes 7. Committee Reports: Design Committee Chair – Caitlyn Strickland Meeting Time – 2nd Thur at 10am A. More music and art in public places B. Create signage and awareness for Kissing Alley C. Coordinate efforts with the Historic Preservation Commission, Heritage Association of San Marcos, Hays County Historic Commission, Texas Historic Commission and other organizations on preservation efforts. D. Planter and sidewalk maintenance E. Recommend additional street and safety amenities  Development on sidewalk template (idea) F. Create bike share program Promotion Committee Chair – Jean Baggett Meeting Time – 2nd Wednesday at 10am Work Plan Items - A. Encourage co-marketing and events  TXST Wine Walk event recap B. Connect downtown to river life C. Develop strategies to make downtown events and promotions more intergenerational D. Promote and expand digital reach on all platforms E. Pedestrian Wayfinding Economic Vitality Committee Chair – Kayli Head Meeting Time – 3rd Tuesday at 9am Work Plan Items - A. Partner with GSMP, Chamber and other organizations on BRE efforts including small business trainings and business assistance B. Promote B.I.G. program o 2 sign and awning grants submitted - meeting Thursday at 4 to discuss C. Support space for creative enterprise downtown Organization Committee Chair – Linda Coker Meeting Time – 3rd Monday at 11am A. Advocate for downtown and report on success to public B. Business acknowledgement program/event improvement shout outs  Vote on October Downtown Business of the Month award winner - recommendation from committee: Showdown, Kayli motions to approve, Jean seconds, motion passes C. Showcase downtown awards D. Engage volunteers and recruit volunteers with a diversity of skills E. Bid for conferences and nominate downtown for awards 8. City Council Report  Council adopted FY18 Budget on 9/19/17  Discussion to purchase land in flood plain 9. Expenditure Report and Program report from Main Street 10. Updates and announcements from Board members 11. Adjournment: 6:37pm Debbie motions to adjourn, Caitlyn seconds, motion passes The City of San Marcos does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its services, programs, or activities. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for this meeting should contact the City of San Marcos ADA Coordinator at 512-393-8000 (voice) or call Texas Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1. Requests can also be faxed to 512-393-8074 or sent by e-mail to ADArequest@sanmarcostx.gov