Main Street Advisory Board

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, August 28at 5:30pm Attend in Person: Chamber of Commerce Large Conference Room 202 N CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666 The presiding officer for this meeting will be present at the meeting location described above. Attend Online via Virtual Zoom Meeting: Webinar ID: 816 1358 8384 Public Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81613588384 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call 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. PRESENTATION 1. Receive presentation on the Green Alleys Initiative. MINUTES 2. Consider approval of the June 26, 2024, and July 17, 2024, meeting minutes. ACTION ITEMS 3. Grant Application – Consider Main Street Incentive application from Stinky Dawg, located at 151 S LBJ Dr, for signage. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Board Retreat – Discuss takeaways from board member visit to Bastrop, Bryan, and Navasota, which took place in July. 5. Traffic Mirrors – Discussion and possible action regarding traffic visibility concerns on San Antonio St. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Americans 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.  City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, June 26 at 5:30pm Attend in Person: Chamber of Commerce Large Conference Room 202 N CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666 The presiding officer for this meeting will be present at the meeting location described above. Attend Online via Virtual Zoom Meeting: Webinar ID: 816 1358 8384 Public Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81613588384 I. Call To Order 5:31 PM II. Roll Call Attending: Anita Collins, Robert Tobias, Suhel Esani, Duane Bradley, Lauren Ramirez Absent: Mark Gleason, Atom Von Arndt, Keely Hennig Excused: Shandee Lynn Adamson Staff Present: Josie Falletta, Garret Hope, Karla Hernandez III. Citizen Comment Period: No citizens present. 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. ACTION ITEMS 1. Bylaws – Discussed and adopted city-wide bylaw template, no amendments made. Motion to adopt was made by Board Chair Collis’ motion, Member Bradleys’ second, on a 5-0 vote. MINUTES 2. The May 22, 2024, and June 5, 2024, meeting minutes were approved on Board Chair Collins’ motion, Member Bradleys’ second, on a 5-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Board Retreat – Discussed Board retreat to Bryan, Tx on July 17-19. Board asked to move forward with planning, staff to check everyone’s availability and make possible itinerary based on feedback from availability survey. 4. Traffic Mirrors – Item was not discussed; Member Von Arndt was not present. Moved to next meeting discussion. REPORTS 5. Main Street Program Report – Staff provided updates from May/June events, social media statistics, and Main Street America National Accreditation for 25 consecutive years during the Main Street Report. 6. Financial Report - Downtown Manager Josie Falletta provided the Financial Report. Main Street has expended 46.26% of FY24 Budget. 7. Downtown Association Report – Board Chair Collins talked about VIP seating for Mermaid Fest at Sean Patrick’s. 8. Economic Development Report – Downtown Manager Falletta talked about new and upcoming businesses and the status of their planning/permit stage. 9. Parking Advisory Board Report – Downtown Manager Falletta gave a few updates about the board exploring paid parking implementation. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  • Discussion of Traffic Mirrors lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public No public or press present. V. Adjournment 6:58 PM on Vice Chair Bradleys’ motion and Member Tobias’ second. Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the Americans 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.  City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, July 17 at 5:30pm Attend in Person: Best Western Premier Bryan College Station Large Conference Room 1920 Austins Colony Pkwy, Bryan, TX 77802 The presiding officer for this meeting will be present at the meeting location described above. Attend Online via Virtual Zoom Meeting: Webinar ID: 816 1358 8384 Public Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81613588384 I. Call To Order 5:35 PM II. Roll Call Attending: Anita Collins, Robert Tobias, Atom Von Arndt, Shandee Lynn Adamson, Duane Bradley, Suhel Esani Absent: Mark Gleason, Keely Hennig, Lauren Ramirez Staff Present: Josie Falletta, Garret Hope, Karla Hernandez III. Citizen Comment Period: No citizens present. 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. ACTION ITEMS 1. Grant Application – The Main Street Incentive application from Eden Bar, located at 202 W San Antonio St, for signage and umbrellas. Grant for signage was approved, board decided that umbrellas were not a permanent fixture, $1,356.00 was approved on Board Chair Collins’ motion, Vice Chair Bradleys’ second, on a 6-0 vote. 2. Grant Application – The Main Street Incentive application from My City Locating, located at 103 S. LBJ Dr., for awning, metal panels, window clings and signage was approved, board decided that lighting and planter were not permanent fixtures, $991.61 was approved on Board Chair Collins’ motion and Member Von Arndt’s second, on a 6-0 vote. 3. Grant Application – The Main Street Incentive application from Royal Cleaners, located at 308 N LBJ Dr., for storefront mortar repairs, was approved in the amount of $1,175.00 on Member Bradleys’ motion and seconded by Member Von Arndt, on a 6-0 vote. 4. Proposition to move Regular Main Street Advisory Board Meeting due to staff absence from August 22nd to August 28th was approved on Vice Chair Bradleys’ motion and Member Von Arndt’s second, on a 6-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. Member Von Arndt requested a discussion about possible traffic mirrors on intersections on San Antonio Street. lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public No public or press present. V. Adjournment 6:01 PM on Vice Chair Bradleys’ motion and Member Tobias’ second. Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the Americans 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. 2024 EVENTS + INITIATIVES EVENTS January 15: MLK Day Events -- POSTPONED February 8: TMSP Regional Design Workshop February 10: Mardi Gras February 29: Love Downtown Awards March 2: Spring River Cleanup April 8: Solar Eclipse April 12: LCRA Steps Forward Day April 18: Fashion Merchandising Volunteer Day April 19: PIKE and FIJI Volunteer Day April 26: SMCISD Bus Drivers Community Service Day May 10, 17, 24 & 31: Music on the Square May 15: Gary Job Corps Volunteer Project June 15: Bubble Fest June 21: Make Music Day August 30: Back the Bobcats September 14: Hispanic Heritage Exhibition Walk September 16: Presidential Debate September 28: Mermaid Fest - Moved to May 2025 October 12: Family Weekend October 19: El Camino Real Day November TBD: Holiday Lighting Ceremony December 12: Holiday Event Weekly: Farmer's Market Monthly: San Marcos SaturPLAY, Art Squared, 1893 Flea, Vanilla Bean Market (Back in August), Classic Rides on El Camino Real INITIATIVES S Guadalupe St Parcels - activation plan Crosswalk Restriping Project - TIRZ#5 funded Mobility Hub Activation Plan - seasonal installations Work Plan Implementation - task list under development Kissing Alley CIP Outreach - late March Sidewalk Medallions - In production Kissing Alley Improvements CIP - coordination with businesses Guadalupe + Hopkins Intersection Improvements CIP - coordination with businesses Downtown Landscaping Project - CMO Initiative ADVISORY BOARD RETREAT July 17-19 Staff: Josie, Garret, Karla Board Members: Anita, Duane, Atom Bastrop Bastrop Main Street Manager Bryan The Queen Theater Palace Theater Navasota Texas Downtown Roundtable NATIONAL ACCREDITATION San Marcos achieves national accreditation for the 25th consecutive year! Many Texas Main Street Programs were bumped to affiliate in 2024. Incredible achievement to keep national accreditation. ANNUAL MAIN STREET TRAINING Josie attended the annual Texas Main Street Training in San Angelo, TX. June 3 - 6 Josie presented in two sessions: Ask the Experts: Learn from Seasoned Managers Manager Presentations: San Marcos Clean Team Great conversations with other Urban Main Street Programs PAID PARKING IMPLEMENTATION Parking Advisory Board Update: The Parking Advisory Board sent a Recommendation Resolution to City Council in June 2024. Council gave the PAB a green light to explore paid parking implementation for Downtown San Marcos. DOWNTOWN LANDSCAPING WORK GROUP City Manager’s Office Initiative: Main Street has been asked to lead an interdepartmental work group to assess and update the Downtown Pattern Book. Included in this update: Landscaping, maintenance, level of service. Timeline: Summer 2024 meetings, Fall 2024 planting JULY 2024 HIGHLIGHTS ANALYTICS Facebook Followers: 13,032 (+0.1%) Reach: 14,693 Engagement: 310 Engagement Rate: 2.11% Instagram Followers: 8599 (+0.9%) Reach: 13,208 Engagement: 1,794 Engagement Rate: 13.58% DOWNTOWN BUSINESS REPORT NEW & UPCOMING BUSINESS ACTIVITY Sundance Print Center 303 N Edward Gary St Now Open! Mile High Mo’s 101 E MLK Dr Now Open! Logie’s Restaurant 150 S LBJ Dr Permits Approved Kikko Ramen & Poke 407 N Guadalupe St Permits Approved Sea Barra 420 University Dr Permits Approved Eden Bar 206 W San Antonio St Permits Approved Sign Permit San Market 114 E San Antonio St Approved Tower Loan 208 W San Antonio St Permits Approved Archie’s Coffee Lounge 301 N LBJ Dr Permits Approved Shinko 88 210 N Edward Gary St, Unit 112 Permits Approved Shell Permit Building Shell, Business TBD 125 and 133 S LBJ Dr Approved Ford Jackman 1F 215 E Hutchison St Permits Approved Urban Bird Hot Chicken 205 W Hopkins St Planning Stage MAIN STREET FINANCIAL REPORT - 8/28/2024 FY 24 Operating Budget: Org Object Description Budget Actual Enc/Reqs Available Budget Percent Used 12024225 52095 PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 1,500.00 1,180.25 0.00 319.75 78.68% 12024225 52105 COMMUNICATIONS/TELEPHONE 2,627.76 2,154.18 0.00 473.58 81.98% 12024225 52230 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 57,000.00 26,622.63 780.90 29,596.47 46.71% 12024225 52360 BUILDING RENTAL 15,600.00 16,340.00 2,400.00 (3,140.00) 104.74% 12024225 52395 SOFTWARE LIC & MAINTENANCE 540.04 0.00 0.00 540.04 0.00% 12024225 52397 SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) 2,882.00 0.00 0.00 2,882.00 0.00% 12024225 53070 SUPPLIES-OFFICE 15,000.00 16,117.81 0.00 (1,117.81) 107.45% 12024225 53105 POSTAGE 400.00 0.00 0.00 400.00 0.00% 12024225 53110 ADVERTISING/BRANDING 27,000.00 23,500.00 3,500.00 0.00 87.04% 12024225 53145 REPAIRS-VEHICLES 517.50 963.72 0.00 (446.22) 186.23% 12024225 54001 P-CARD MUST CODE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 12024225 54050 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 3,740.00 3,241.79 0.00 498.21 86.68% 12024225 54075 MAIN ST-INCENTIVE PROGRAM 30,000.00 9,152.08 12,347.61 8,500.31 30.51% 12024225 54180 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 15,000.00 6,067.31 0.00 8,932.69 40.45% 12024225 54185 MEALS 1,000.00 1,021.38 0.00 (21.38) 102.14% 12024225 54190 TRAVEL 900.00 278.03 0.00 621.97 30.89% 12024225 54245 SPECIAL EVENTS/PROJECTS 34,500.00 27,427.52 5,015.94 2,056.54 79.50% 12024225 60110 OPERATING BUDGET REQUESTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% TOTALS 208,207.30 134,066.70 24,044.45 50,096.15 75.94% MAIN STREET GRANT REPORT - 8/28/24 FY 24 Main Street Façade Grants: Applicant Total Project 50% Grant Status KZSM $ 330.00 $ 165.00 Completed HAPPY CLOUDS SMOKE & VAPE $ 2,154.16 $ 1,077.08 Completed SOUTHWEST TRAINING $ 1,800.00 $ 900.00 Completed SAN MARKET - BOWDEN FAMILY $ 4,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Completed VALENTINO'S $ 8,600.00 $ 2,000.00 Approved SIMPLECITY DESIGN $ 12,500.00 $ 2,000.00 Approved SHINKO 88 $ 5,200.00 $ 2,000.00 Completed SEA BARRA $ 8,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Approved KND'S $ 5,024.00 $ 2,000.00 Completed FREAKY FINDZ $ 4,200.00 $ 2,000.00 Approved GOT TOYS $ 6,882.31 $ 2,000.00 Approved EDEN BAR $ 2,712.00 $ 1,356.00 Approved MY CITY APARTMENT $ 1,983.22 $ 991.61 Approved ROYAL CLEANERS $ 2,350.00 $ 1,175.00 Completed Totals $ 65,735.69 $ 21,664.69 Invited and/or Interested: Schwartz & Associates - awning Goodyear Tire - paint Cafe on the Square - awning