Main Street Advisory Board

The Regular Meeting of the San Marcos Main Street Advisory Board April 18, 2018 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 5:32 2. Roll Call 3. Citizen Comment Period 4. Consider Approval of Minutes of March 2018 Meeting Linda moves to accept, Caitlyn seconds, motion passes 5. Standing Reports:  Engineering  Parking Manager/Patrol Report  CVB o Travel and Tourism reception – Rec Hall 4:30-6:30pm  Downtown Association report - Carina Boston Pinales, Vice Chair o Walkabout punch cards - to be displayed at hotels o Monday, April 23 @ 7pm, Splash Coworking - Code Compliance workshop regarding temporary food establishments  Ordinance draft will be discussed - time for input  Mock interactive setup will be displayed 6. Chairman’s Discussions  Recap of Main Street in Motion held on April 26th o Excellent turnout  Remembering Kelly Franks - May 1st Proclamation and biscuits at the Bell. 7. Committee Reports Promotion Committee Chair – Kristan Alvarez Meeting Time – 2nd Wednesday at 10am Work Plan Items -  Strengthen new and existing events through collaboration and promotion o Planning for Downtown Swing o Wine + Art Walk - Main Street to pick up the tab for fee o Lost River Film Fest sponsorship, committee suggestion to approve $2500 sponsorship  Linda motions to approve, Caitlyn seconds, motion passes  Evaluate and expand online and offline promotional strategies appropriately o Media Report o Street Pole banners and branded street sign update  Banners - review formatting of text, Kelly motions to approve banner 1, Chris seconds, motion passes   Signs - Linda motions to move forward with black and white sign with arched topper, Caitlyn seconds, motion passes  Target outlet and river tourists through online ads and pedestrian wayfinding Design Committee Chair – Caitlyn Strickland Meeting Time – 2nd Thur at 10am Work Plan Items -  Identify funding options to create a permanent pedestrian mall in Kissing Alley o Recap of Kissing Alley stakeholder meetings facilitated by Burditt Planning  Create a sense of place through aesthetically pleasing and functional amenities and lighting o Recap of Spring Cleaning Schedule o Update on downtown information board at LBJ Dr and Hopkins  Tentative schedule - May installation o Update on Magazine racks  Encourage and support historic and cultural preservation efforts o Plans for Preservation Month –  Preservation Luncheon April 30 from 11:30-1 at the Price Center  Imagine the Possibilities Tour – May 25-28th Organization Committee Chair – Linda Coker Meeting Time – 3rd Monday at 11am Work Plan Items -  Consider dates and locations for 2018 Board Retreat o June 24-26 o Caitlyn motions to select Fort Worth as the destination, Kelly seconds, motion passes  Recognize Downtown businesses through monthly Business of the Month award and annual Downtown Awards. o Vote on Business of the Month for May - “reuse” April’s business o Permanent signage for winners  Engage and recruit volunteers, local organizations and downtown businesses to support Downtown beautification efforts and programming o SMTX Wipe Out event – April 21st  Advocate for Downtown and report on success to the public o Update on plans for annual report Economic Vitality Committee Chair – Ashley McCafferty Meeting Time – 3rd Tuesday at 9am Work Plan Items -  Nurture the creative community as an economic driver for Downtown  Speaking opportunity at Rising Tide event  Support, promote and educate on alternative transportation efforts Downtown  Create and promote resources available to Downtown stakeholders, entrepreneurs and potential investors o DowntownTX.org o Quarterly report for downtown o Review materials from National Main Street conference 8. City Council Report - Code SMTX passed  Transit big focus next 6 months  City purchased Wildentha tract - 151 acres 9. Expenditure Report and Program report from Main Street  Board attendance at upcoming events o GSMP Economic - Ashley, Kayli, Sara Lee - Caitlyn motions to purchase 3 tickets for a total of $150 from Advisory Board funds, Lisa seconds, motion passes o Cinco de Mayo Luncheon - Kelly motions to purchase table for a total of $150 from Advisory Board funds, Ashley seconds, motion passes, Lisa, Sara Lee, Caitlyn, Kelly, Kristan o Review of FY18 budget 10. Updates and announcements from Board members 11. Adjournment Kayli motions to adjourn, Linda seconds, adjournment 6:43pm 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