Main Street Advisory Board

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, November 17, 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: 878 5572 7783 Public Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87855727783 I. Call To Order 5:12pm II. Roll Call Attending: Matt Akins, Linda Coker, Ashley McCafferty, Shandee Lynn, Chance Sparks, Mark Gleason, Anita Collins Absent: Rose Brooks Excused: Sarah Simpson Staff Present: Josie Falletta, Freddy Medina 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. 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 October 20, 2021 meeting minutes were approved on Board Member McCafferty’s motion, Board Member Akins’s second, on an 8-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. After discussion, the Board member accountability agreement will be updated to reflect city bylaws regarding attendance. Board Members added the phrase, “Act as an advocate for Downtown Businesses” under Individual Standards. 3. Chair Coker presented activities to be hosted at the Downtown Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 2, and the need for volunteers. Ms. Falletta presented an overview of volunteers needed for the Sights and Sounds biscuit booth on Thursday, December 9. Staff will send online signups for volunteer shifts at both events. 4. Chair Coker announced that San Marcos will host the 2022 Texas Downtown Conference November 1-4, 2022. Ms. Falletta presented a short overview of host responsibilities and opportunities to promote San Marcos. After discussion, Board Member Sparks will assist with Sponsorships and Board Members McCafferty, Lynn and Collins will assist with Programming. REPORTS 5. Main Street Program Report – Staff presented updates on Music on the Square, the Small Business Counseling Interest Survey, the BIG Grant for Public Health, upcoming Downtown Lighting Ceremony and downtown holiday décor. 6. Financial Report – Staff are still closing out Fiscal Year 2021. 7. Downtown Association Report – Carina Boston Pinales shared that DASM will be providing cookies at the Downtown Lighting Ceremony. DASM invites Main Street to their holiday gathering at Industry on December 6. 8. Economic Development Report – No Report 9. Parking Advisory Board Report – Carina Boston Pinales provided an update that the micromobility RFP has been updated and will be released for bids soon. The Employee  Parking Program will also go live soon. This pilot program will offer subsidized off-street parking for downtown employees. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public V. Adjournment 6:05pm 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.