Main Street Advisory Board

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 5:00pm Virtual Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 822 9342 4629 Public Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82293424629 I. Call To Order 5:02pm II. Roll Call Attending: Chance Sparks, Matt Akins, Shandee Lynn, Mark Gleason, Sarah Simpson, Anita Collins, Ashley McCafferty, Linda Coker Absent: Rose Brooks Staff: Freddy Medina, Josie Falletta 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 June 16, 2021 meeting minutes were approved on Board Member McCafferty’s motion, Board Member Simpson’s second, on an 8-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. After discussion of the Texas Main Street annual training which will be held in Seguin on September 15 – 17, 2021, it was determined that several board members are interested in attending. The September board meeting will be moved so that it is held on the same date as an upcoming Board Workshop (see Item #4). This will allow board members the opportunity to attend the Texas training. 3. After discussion of returning to in-person meetings, it was decided that staff will explore hybrid options for board meetings moving forward. 4. After discussion of FY 2022 Action Plan development, it was determined that staff will take a poll of board members to determine a Saturday which works well for everyone. At the workshop, the board with have a short meeting to replace the rescheduled September meeting, and hold a workshop to discuss program priorities for Fiscal Year 2022. REPORTS 5. Main Street Program Report – Staff reported on the following projects: Kissing Alley Concert Series, Music on the Square, downtown lighting and banners, Outdoor Mural Gallery, Main Street America Takeover, the new website for Destination Services, Legacy Business Program and Downtown Design Task Force. 6. Financial Report – To date, Main Street has utilized 83% of operating funds. 7. Downtown Association Report 8. Parking Advisory Board Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Linda Coker – Main Street activation during Mermaid events in September. lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public V. Adjournment 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.