05/13/2025 MinutesMINIJ'l'ES: MAIN S'I'REE'I'ADVISORY BOARD
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAI JFMAN S'l', PARIS, 'TEXAS
'I'UE,SDAY, May 13, 2025
PRE,SEINT: GIce E1111111te, Chair
Mary Hart, Vice Chair
Kevin Moore
Tyrone Hayden
Kim Kalina
Dr. William Walker
Rose Beverly, City Manager
Alix I'minan, Council Liaison
Cheri Bedford, Malin Street Coordinator
Karen Dougherty, VCC
ABSENT: Melissa Jones, Secretary
Osei Arno Mensa, Director ol'Planning and Community
Developiricilt
GUESTS:
1. Chairman Emmite opened the meeting at 4:05 p.m.
2. No one spoke at the citizens forum.
3. The April 8, 2025, meetings were tabled until the June 2025 meeting.
4. Committee Reports
Workplan updates, Arts and Entertainment
Hart gave a report on the Arts:
The Art Park opened on May 3, 2025, Great turn out, rock painting
All board members were given a copy of a draft proposal put together by Hart for the artist
crosswalks to be painted on the streets connecting the Art Park to downtown. Poetry Society is
gaining interest with 25 attending the last session.
Kalina gave a report on the planning for the Imagine the Possibilities tour. Five realtors have
signed up. Will be making calls for more to attend.
PDA Report: Emmite reported the Visitors Map was complete and shared the cost with Chamber of
Commerce and the Paris Downtown Associaton
Chamber/VCC-
Karen Dougherty gave the board a list of up-and-coming events.
5. Coordinators Report -Bedford
Went over the numbers fundraised by Wine Fest for the downtown improvements and other approved
projects $11, 632-00
Farmers Market opened with full house
I" Street plans have been finalized- over budget, partnering with others to fund. Chamber voted to give
$100,000. Will make a request to TIRZ board.
Brick paver sample coming for 1st Street
Recognized Marvin Gorley's in kind donation to design downtown map.
HPC report to the members, 222 Clarksville new screening, and 33 N. Main- tabled window discussion
Bump -out on Grand Ave- shared the drawn plans for the bump -out. Will be adding to budget request,
along with bump outs on the S. Main and Sherman.
Imagine the Possibilities: Trolley Ride, Maps, Design Concepts and advertisement all planned. Staff and
other local agencies supported this event.
6. No future agenda items.
7. Adjourn at 5:12 p.m.
Main Street Advisory Board Chair