05/11/2021 MinutesMINUTES
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday. M�l2021
4:30 PM
Present: Absent:
William Walker Tanner Dobrovolsky
Carolyn Patterson Kari Daniel
Glee Emmite
Tyrone Hayden Paula Portugal, Council Liaison
Emily Temple Becky Semple — Chamber representative
Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager
MINUTES
1. William Walker called the meeting to order at 4:37 PM, May 11, 2021, in the City Council chambers.
2. Citizens Forum - There was no one present to speak.
3. Review and approve minutes — A motion to approve the April 13, 2021 minutes was made by Glee Emmite,
second by Emily Temple, motion carried.
4. Board member reports — 1) Emily Temple reported that she and Cheri Bedford met with a group of people
representing downtown. The group agreed to combine all downtown events through Main Street. Also, Paris Baby
will sponsor the outside posterboard at PCT when no upcoming performances are posted. This will improve the
appearance of the front of the theater. 2) Glee Emmite reported that she attended the downtown meeting mentioned
above and then gave updates on PDA. The visit of the Clydesdale horses and carriage rides were very successful.
Proceeds were donated to Keep Paris Beautiful. The margarita even was successful in downtown. Head Over Heels
won the Best Margarita contest, and a gift basket was given away to the lucky shopper. Regarding HPC, a new roof
repair was approved for the former Parish Hall at Holy Cross Episcopal Church now being used as the
administrative building. A new pool house construction was approved at Church Street and Brame St. The owner
of 136 Grand Ave requested a Certificate of Appropriateness to expose the original fagade of the building. A new
business, Downtown Coffee, is coming to 111 Lamar including an outdoor counter. A back entrance is being added
as well. HPC is going to create FaceBook and Instagram pages. June 191 will be the Imagine the Possibilities Tour.
May 15' will be the window restoration workshop. Glee is also working on a history of the murals in the downtown
area. 3) William Walker reported on a Distrx app promotion. A virtual tour of downtown can be created with a
narrative added. Emily Temple suggested that a Distrx meeting should be planned to introduce business owners to
the app and explain how to use the app to promote their businesses including sales and coupons. Tentatively, the
meeting will be planned for May 251 or May 261.
5. Coordinator's Report — The following topics were discussed by Cheri Bedford. 1) There is $1,500 in the BIG
fund with grants to be given possibly in July. 2) Wine Fest will be considered for the 2nd weekend of November
featuring business open house during the day and Wine Fest in the evening. 3) Mini Golf is scheduled for July 9-10.
4) Cheri would like a group of volunteers to participate in a walk around downtown to develop ideas to improve
curb appeal. The group would look at plants, street banners, planters, etc. around the plaza and down the side
streets. 5) PDA is considering a kiosk. 6) A tree trimming workshop is scheduled for May 22nd, 9 AM - noon. 7)
The HPC meeting is May 121. 8) The quarterly reports for Main Street are due July IOd'. The June Main Street
board meeting will focus on reviewing the reports before submission.
6. With no other business, Glee Emmite made a motion to adjourn, second by Emily Temple, motion carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 5:13 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Patterson
Secretary, Main Street Advisory Board
Approved this V day of 3UYL ` 92021
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