03-D Main Street (4/23/03)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2003 3:00 PM
CITY OF PARIS, PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM
10.
Present Board Members: Karen Wilkerson, Barbara Wilson, Patsy Davis, Linda
Suarez, Zach Saffle
Absent: David House, Bill Payne, Lisa Spann, Linda Ryan, Marry Ann Chalaire, Suzy
Harper
Call meeting to order and review minutes: Terry Townsend called meeting to order and
asked if there were any comments about the minutes. There were none.
Discuss Heritage Park Master Plan: Terry advised the parking plans are complete and
the project should commence soon. Terry suggested a historical type fountain be
installed at Heritage Park. The future park pavilion was discussed. Barbara Wilson
suggested that a master plan be posted at various places so residents may have an
opportunity to participate.
Discussion regarding April 3 Public Hearing: Terry will construct a draft letter from
the Main Street Board to the Main Street property owners regarding our new historic
districts and new ordinances.
Discuss Historical District sign placement: Board decided to place signs on S. Church;
1st S.W.; W. Washington & 6th S.W.; Bonham at the Depot on the East side of the
tracks; N. Main & Pine Bluff; Lamar & 3rd S.E.; Austin & 8th N.E.
Review of Parking Map: Discussed various areas in which Free Parking signs could be
placed around downtown area. Terry will create a comprehensive map of free
downtown parking and get samples of Free Parking signs for board's review.
Discuss spring fashion show April 26th: Maria is taking care of getting the Coke trailer
to the downtown area for the fashion show.
Discuss crosswalks and border colors for streetscape project: Terry advised board
members should choose patterns, colors, border and border colors for streetscape
project.
Discuss Farmers Market: Judy Ambs was not present at meeting therefore, Farmers
Market was not discussed.
Other: Terry advised board that the Coke trailer is now owned by the City. Terry will
contact Forest Signs regarding more permanent advertising such as painting on the
Coke trailer. Terry will also contact Main Street in Austin for a conceptual drawing
of a pocket park.