Main Street Advisory Board

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 5:00pm Attend in Person: Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 202 N CM Allen Pkwy San Marcos, TX 78666 Attend Online via Virtual Zoom Meeting: Webinar ID: 847 3951 6280 Public Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84739516280 I. Call To Order 5:25pm II. Roll Call Attending: Matt Akins, Ashley McCafferty, Chance Sparks, Anita Collins, Shandee Lynn, Linda Coker, Mark Gleason Absent: Rose Brooks Excused: Sarah Simpson Staff present: Freddy Medina, Josie Falletta, Kelsee Lee Jordan III. Citizen Comment Period: Tom Wassenich – Mr. Wassenich expressed his concerns regarding a social media advertisement run through the Downtown San Marcos platform and was not in favor of the photo used in the advertisement. MINUTES 1. The September 22, 2021 meeting minutes were approved on Board Member Lynn’s motion, Board Member Collins’s second, on a 7-0 vote. PRESENTATION 2. Ms. Falletta presented key takeaways from the August 31, 2021, Downtown Evening Stroll, including short and long-term goals. Board Members Akins and Sparks expressed interest in lead pedestrian intervals, and Board Members Sparks and Gleason discussed the possible use of TIRZ funding for streetscape improvement bonds. Board Member McCafferty requested an additional focus on the MLK Drive intersections. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Pedestrian Safety - The key takeaway after the board discussion was to form a subcommittee which will continue to work with city staff to implement pedestrian improvements. Board Members Sparks, Simpson and Akins will serve on the subcommittee. 4. After discussion of possible items for inclusion in a Board member accountability agreement, the board asked staff to create a shared document for board members to make comments on. All comments will be shared and discussed at the next board meeting. 5. Main Street events – Board Members Collins, Coker, Lynn and McCafferty will serve on a subcommittee to review an annual calendar of events. Board Member Lynn will serve as Chair to the subcommittee, with a date for the first meeting TBD. REPORTS 6. Main Street Program Report – Staff provided an update on the following projects: Downtown Outdoor Gallery, Music on the Square, downtown landscaping, Art Scared, Downtown Lighting Ceremony, volunteer cleanup event, 5-Star Reviews video series and Coffee and Commerce. 7. Financial Report – Main Street has utilized 91% of its operating funds for Fiscal Year 2021. The new Fiscal Year 2022 started on October 1, 2021.  8. Downtown Association Report – No report. 9. Economic Development Report – Ms. Jordan provided an update that staff have received a green light from City Council to move forward with creation of a Legacy Business Program. She also provided the update that the Business Improvement and Growth(BIG) Grant for COVID-19 mitigation will open soon for applications. 10. Parking Advisory Board Report – John David Carson submitted a written report prior to the meeting, which was read by Ms. Falletta. Parking enforcement and ticketing numbers are back to pre-Covid levels. Tickets are now able to be mailed. For the microtransit solution, all bids were rejected by Council, and the Parking Advisory Board is working on an updated scope of services. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public V. Adjournment 6:38pm 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.