03-C Main Street (5/21/03)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2003 3:00 PM
CITY OF PARIS, PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM
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Present Board Members: Karen Wilkerson, Barbara Wilson, Patsy Davis, Linda
Suarez, Zach Saffle, David House
Absent: Bill Payne, Lisa Spann, Linda Ryan, Marry Ann Chalaire, Suzy Harper
Call meeting to order and review minutes: Mr. Terry Townsend called meeting to order
and asked for comments regarding previous meeting minutes. There were none.
Discussion regarding comprehensive map of free downtown parking and signage: Mr.
Townsend explained the Traffic Department is in process of installing the Historical
District signs purchased by Main Street. Discussion of potential free parking signs for
visitors and the creation of a comprehensive parking map followed with no action.
Discussion regarding permanent advertising on coke trailer: Mr. Townsend confirmed
rumors the local Coke distributor was going to give the City a vending trailer for future
event use. Mr. Townsend contacted Forest Signs and Sheri Bedford regarding
permanent print or murals on the trailer. Mr. Townsend explained that in either case
funding is not available for such promotions this year, and we would attempt to budget
for it in the future.
Discussed conceptual drawing of a potential pocket park from Main Street in Austin:
Mr. Townsend contacted Main Street, Austin, regarding the pocket park. Main
Street, Austin was unable to help with a conceptual drawing of the pocket park, other
alternatives were discussed. No action was taken.
Discussed choosing of Main Street Sub-Committee members as designed by the Texas
Main Street Program: The Main Street board unanimously agreed the sub-committees
would not be implemented at this time.
Discuss streetscape detectable warning pavers: Mr. Townsend explained the colors used
on the handicap ramps downtown will require some color comparisons on the plaza.
Mr. Townsend would arrange a meeting downtown with the design consultant.
Discuss information letter to downtown merchants: Mr. Townsend produced the
support letter suggested by the board in a previous meeting.
Report from Downtown Merchants Association Meeting: The merchants association
is planning a downtown sale and event on July 26.