Main Street Advisory Board

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 5:00pm Virtual Zoom Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81776202043 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13462487799,,81776202043# Or Telephone: 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 817 7620 2043 I. Call To Order 5:03pm II. Roll Call Attending: Matt Akins, Linda Coker, Ashley McCafferty, Kristan Alvarez, Melissa Derrick, Sarah Simpson, Rose Brooks, Anita Collins, Shandee Lynn Staff in attendance: Josie Falletta, Rebecca Ybarra, Freddy Medina, Scott Hardwick III. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00PM the day of the meeting. A call in number to join by phone or link to join by a mobile device, laptop or desktop computer will be provided for participation. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each. Any threatening, defamatory or other similar comments prohibited by Chapter 2 of the San Marcos City Code will not be read. MINUTES 1. The August 19, 2020 meeting minutes were approved on Board Member McCafferty’s motion, Board Member Simpson’s second, on a 9-0 vote. ACTION ITEMS 2. The sponsorship request from the San Marcos Art League for their October activity, Art Scared, was approved on Board Member Simpson’s motion, Board Member Collins’ second, on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Curbside Parking – After receiving an update and reviewing sign designs and installation plan, the board asked staff to consider ADA parking when considering curbside parking locations. Council Member Derrick additionally requested information regarding ADA parking spaces in the downtown area. 4. Guadalupe St Barriers – The board discussed signage ideas for an activation of the barrels. Ideas included jack-o-lanterns, language promoting shopping small, welcoming language and open for business. Board Member McCafferty expressed concern over Main Street being associated with a delayed project, and Board Member Lynn asked if the signs could be used for intentional marketing of downtown. Staff agreed to discuss further with Transportation department and if feasible, return with cost estimates. 5. Texas Treasures Business Award – Potential nominees were discussed, and staff and volunteers were determined for further research of eligibility. REPORTS 6. Main Street Program Report 7. Financial Report – The Board discussed the Main Street Sign and Façade Improvement Grant Program, with potential changes to award amounts. Staff will prepare information for discussion at the next board meeting.  8. Downtown Association Report – Stephanie Symmes reported that the Second Saturday events will resume, and the Downtown Association is exploring pedicab options to connect downtown and Wonder World Park. DASM is continuing to work on a diversity mural and is seeing underwriters. Board elections are coming soon, and a questionnaire will be sent out instead of an in-person meeting. Art Scared is planned for Oct. 24. DASM expressed their concern regarding the departure of VeoRide. 9. Economic Development Report – Scott Hardwick reported that three economic development projects are underway, at Whisper, Clovis Barker and Trace. He provided an update on the Revive SMTX grant program, along with business retention efforts and the Business Resource Guide being developed in collaboration with Main Street. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Board Member Collins announced that SM Fest will be held on the Courthouse lawn Oct. 30 – 31, with an expected attendance of 100 – 150 people. lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public V. Adjournment 7:12pm Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. 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 855-461-6674 or sent by e-mail to ADArequest@sanmarcostx.gov. For more information on the Main Street Advisory Board, please contact Josie Falletta at jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov.