2nd QUARTER REPORTSAN ANGELO CITY COUNCIL

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

SUMMARYAPRIL, MAY, JUNE, 2011

BOARD MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES

• Lee Pfluger, as a member of the Design Committee continued negotiations for pocket park at the Southeast corner of Twohig and Oakes.

• Members of the Economic Restructuring Committee and DSA Executive Director toured the Trimble-Batjer building with building contractor.

• Continued the Wooly Bully Festival Series including the May 31st Miss Wool Parade in celebration of National Preservation month and San Angelo’s agricultural history.

• Stephens Central Library is a new addition to DSA’s Art Walk every 3rd Thursday.

• Bob Stribling and an intern completed the initial Parking survey.

• Economic Restructuring Sub-committee continues to research long term parking issues.

• Researching the potential for Retail Incubator for entrepreneurial efforts and “Pop-up” or Seasonal Shops.

• Met with City Staff and Bo Briley (Republic) to discuss trash removal from the Downtown area.

• Met with a representative of Backdoor Productions regarding a one-day music festival in the Downtown area.

• Worked with Downtown merchants, the CVB, and local hotels to promote the “Sheep Thrills” Program.

• Executive Director assisted at the CVB booth during the June Coaches Clinic.

• DSA staff hosted CW Fields, Developer, in June. Joe O’Connor provided a tour of the Trimble-Batjer building.

• Executive Director attends meetings with BRC, BREP, Economic Development Council, CVB, Development Review Committee, Concho Valley Transit, City Council, COSADC.

• DSA Executive Director regularly attends meetings of the Economic Development partners.

• Activities of the Executive Director include– Graduation; Leadership San Angelo– Presentation and assistance during the THC

Workshop at Stephens Central Library in June.

• Staff continues to assist 4 business development prospects.

• Growing crowds can enjoy the Downtown Movies through September.

“DESPICABLE ME” - July 29, 2011FREE DOWNTOWN MOVIES

400+ ATTENDEES!

CHANGES IN DOWNTOWN

• Buildings/properties selling to nonprofits, governmental entities

• Buildings closed for remodels• Business changing from retail to

bars/restaurants• Businesses changing from beer/wine license

to mixed beverage license• Recognize: Market share

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