11-17-2020 Main Streeet Agenda with Backup
MEETING AGENDA
THE MAIN STREET COMMITTEE
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
CIVIC CENTER
CONFERENCE HALL
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #5
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Call to order (Councilmember Davis )
Hearing of Residents
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minutes.
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factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an
inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the
Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who
have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
Discussion and/or Action Items
1.Minutes - Consideration and/or action approving the minutes of the September 15, 2020,
meeting
2.Parking Update - Update and discussion regarding parking lot improvements.
3.TxDOT Medians - Discussion regarding improvements to TxDOT Medians.
4.Art Program Design - Update and discussion regarding art designs.
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5.Art Installations - Update and discussion regarding art installation and selection.
6.Street Furniture Design - Review street Furniture options.
7.Branding Design - Review Branding Design Options.
8.Public Gathering Spaces and Events - Discussion and Direction.
Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I, GAYLE WILKINSON, DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO
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CODE.
Gayle Wilkinson
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BACKGROUND
The Main Street Committee met on September 15, 2020.
GOAL
Approve the minutes.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
N/A
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of the minutes of the September 15, 2020 meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Approval
Attachments
9-15 minutes
D R A F T
MINUTES
THE MAIN STREET COMMITTEE
REGULAR SESSION
September 15, 2020
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on September
15, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers Conference Room,
1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to-wit:
Present: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Place 1 Mark Davis
Councilmember Place 7 Tim Brown
Absent:Councilmember Place 3 Scott Larson
City Staff:Brian James, Assistant City Manager; Charles Kelm, Assistant City Manager;
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
Attendees:Dean Weirtz, Maggie Titterington, Scott Titterington, Nick Marquez, Judy
Wenske, Joyce Thomas, Oswald Camaren, John Meyers
Call to order (Councilmember Davis)
Chair Davis thanked the new visitors for attending and explained the purpose of the Main Street
Sub Committee as a committee to move the bond (of one million dollars) issued for Main Street
along for re-vitalizing Main Street. Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. and
indicated that a quorum was not present. Items can be discussed but not voted on at this time.
Chair Davis, not having a quorum present, moved to address item 2.
1.Minutes – Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the meeting
of June 16, 2020. (B. Dennis)
Moved by Councilmember Place 7 Tim Brown, seconded by Mayor Ralph Gutierrez to
approve item #1 the Minutes from June 16, 2020.
AYE: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Place 1 Mark Davis
Councilmember Place 7 Tim Brown
Passed
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2.Parking Strategies - Update and discussion regarding parking strategies.
Chair Davis gave a brief explanation on developing a clear parking plan and introduced
Assistant City Manager Brian James who gave an explanation on the parking difficulties on
Main Street. He discussed the acquired lot purchased by the City for parking, as well as
potential lots, and the spaces made available by street surfacing. Mr. James discussed the
variety of situations on Main St. that will need discussion on a case by case basis for
development of any kind. Mr. James stated the parking challenge is a long term situation
that will need to be watched with additional lots to be purchased as needed in the future.
Staff asked for clear direction on proposals on Main St. if they are non-starters or an option
the City would be open to pursuing and how.
3.Main Street Zoning District - Update regarding the Main Street Zoning District.
Mayor Ralph Gutierrez arrived at 6:16 p.m.
Chair Davis, having a quorum at this time, went back to Item #1 Minutes and asked for a
motion on this item. Please refer back to item #1 to see the vote.
Chair Davis provided a quick overview of the Main Street Mixed Use District and turned it
over to Assistant City Manager Brian James. Mr. James further explained the Main Street
Mixed Use District and the ability it gives for a district to allow both commercial and
residential use and the zoning involved.
4.Sidewalks - Update and discussion regarding sidewalks.
Chair Davis gave a brief explanation on the plan for sidewalks on Main Street and turned it
over to Assistant City Manager Brian James who recognized Public Works Director
Suzanne Williams and Public Works Manager Doug Letbetter for their work on the
sidewalks and approaches on Main Street. Mr. James further discussed the sidewalks and
timeframe for completion on Main Street and answered questions from the committee and
audience.
5.Art Installations - Update and discussion regarding art installation and selection.
Chair Davis gave a backstory on the art installations on Main Street and turned it over to
Assistant City Manager Brian James who further clarified the art vision on Main Street. The
three visions/categories are as follows:
wall construction and mural
sculptures - individual sculptures up and down Main Street
sculpture - diorama scene in Cutoff Park
Mr. James answered questions from the committee and audience.
6.Projected Timelines - Update regarding list of tasks/projects with projected timelines.
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6.Projected Timelines - Update regarding list of tasks/projects with projected timelines.
Chair Davis recognized Assistant City Manager Brian James who gave a synopsis of the
tasks/projects with projected timelines for the Main Street Committee and answered
questions from the committee and audience.
Chair Davis noted we didn't have a place on our agenda for hearing of residents. He asked if
anyone had any comments/suggestions they wanted on the next agenda to bring it up now
and it could be added to the next agenda.
Mr. Dean Weirtz asked to have the issue of improving the Boulevards off Main Street
discussed.
Mr. Nick Marquez asked to have a Flood Plain discussion on Main Street in reference
to FEMA.
Mr. Nick Marquez asked for feedback on what can be done about safety/speeders/stop
signs on Main Street.
Adjournment
Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
_______________________________
Mark Davis, Chair
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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