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MINUTES <br />MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD <br />Tuesday, March 10, 2021 <br />4:30 PM <br />Present: <br />Absent: <br />William Walker <br />Emily Temple <br />Carolyn Patterson <br />Kari Daniel <br />Glee Emmite <br />Paula Portugal, Council Liaison <br />Tyrone Hayden <br />Becky Semple — Chamber representative <br />Tanner Dobrovolsky <br />Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager <br />1. William Walker called the meeting to order at 4:35 PM, March 10, 2021, in the City Council chambers. <br />2. Citizens Forum - There was no one present to speak. <br />3. Review and approve minutes — A motion to approve the January 12, 2021 minutes was made by Tanner <br />Dobrovolsky, second by Glee Emmite, motion carried. <br />4. Coordinator Report — The following topics were discussed by Cheri Bedford. 1) Texas Main Street has a <br />resource library with various information. Main Street 101 is a general overview of the program and is <br />recommended for the board. Information for viewing the web -based training will be provided to the board in the <br />next few days. 2) Downtown Design relates to educational workshops (for businesses, neighborhoods, etc.) and <br />improvements around the Plaza and throughout downtown to make it more attractive and inviting. Items to consider <br />are new benches, trash cans, banners, etc. 3) The new Paris Main Street logo and Distrx map will be presented to <br />the City Council on April 12 or 26. 4) A grant for remodeling and adding new sidewalks to lst St SE from Lamar to <br />Clarksville was submitted. It was not approved in this round of grants. 5) The board is requested to view <br />information regarding the Better Block Foundation. The focus of the foundation is to educate, equip and empower <br />communities' and their leaders in reshaping the current environment to promote the growth of healthy and vibrant <br />neighborhoods. Public Works will discuss these ideas as well. 6) A form to designate historic locations is currently <br />being designed. 7) Cheri explained the Main Street budget and highlighted the areas where funds are still available <br />for projects. With Covid-19 restrictions being relaxed, activities and events need to be planned as soon as possible. <br />5. Board Members discussion on Main Street Project program goals and outreach - 1) Glee Emmite mentioned an <br />article in The Paris News featuring Main Street. 2) Tanner Dobrovolsky mentioned the need to begin spring <br />planting around the Plaza for downtown beautification. Cheri suggested that Main Street partner with Keep Paris <br />Beautiful for this. 4) Will Walker reported that he is in the process of adding information about downtown murals <br />on the Distrx app. <br />6. Future agenda items — Future agenda items will be based on the discussions and suggestions from this meeting. <br />7. With no other business, Tanner Dobrovolsky made a motion to adjourn, second by Glee Emmite, motion carried. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 PM. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Carolyn Patterson <br />Secretary, Main Street Advisory Board <br />Ap 401 '2021. <br />roved /3 day <br />r V W ikl(, r <br />IV -.W f <br />Signature Printed Name <br />