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The Economic Restructuring Committee meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month at 1PM at the Holiday Inn. If you'd like to attend, please email me at amt@birdwatchersdigest.com
On April 13, the Economic Restructuring Committee met at Bird Watcher's Digest due to the fact that I was participating in an MS Walk Fundraiser at the office and it would be more conducive to my schedule.
In attendance were Hunt Brawley, who provided an update on the progress of the Colony Theater restoration, and Dave Haas. Absent were Mike McCarthy, Glenn Newman, Bill Taylor and Mike Archer.
We reviewed the current progress of Historic Preservation Legislation and recent briefings provided to ReStore by Roger Hall and Councilwoman Katie McGlynn.
This session focused mainly on how the Colony project can be used to trigger a revitalization of Putnam Street in the Colony's vicinity. Lodging nearby might be possible if the Bisantz-Bosworth House became a B&B.
Our next meeting tomorrow (4/27) will be at the Holiday Inn at 1PM. We will revisit downtown revitalization efforts, hopefully get a briefing on the recently completed inventory of downtown space, and discuss where historic preservation is headed. Anyone wishing to add to the agenda is welcome to reply.
Sorry for the delay in updating this. In late April the Committee met about the Progress of Historic Preservation legislation, the prospect of developing events downtown that would draw traffic and whether a downtown music series would be a good tie-in for ReStore.
In May, Eric Barrett, Mike Stocky, Mike Archer and I met about how the Armory ground floor can be utilized for selling agricultural products. There remain some hurdles, specifically, power and heat that would be needed if the facility were to operate during the winter months. There has been some possible interest from the current Farmer's Market Vendors; the remaining challenges are capacity, and the aforementioned utility concerns.
Today (June 8) the committee will meet to review the goals stated back in February, to measure our progress, and we will also look down the road as ReStore moves forward in the application process. We will also discuss additional events that may benefit the downtown, including the local Auto Cross enthusiast group, that would like to have a race downtown. Finally, in discussions with Charlotte Keim and her promotions committee, it was decided that ReStore should sponsor the downtown music series on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons at the Armory.
The Economic Restructuring Committee will now meet the last Tuesday of each month, to better accommodate everyone's schedule.
Last week (6/8) Charmel Wesel, Mike McCarthy and I met on economic development, as Charmel is now at Buckeye Hills, having moved over from being a Marietta City Development Specialist. I've invited Charmel to join our committee, and we'd be delighted if she can do so.
We met about funding opportunities for downtown projects, reviewed the progress on goals to date, and talked about setting priorities for the next six months.
The Economic Restructuring Committee met July 17 at my request to discuss protection for the stage at the Armory that houses the ReStore Marietta Concert Series; how best to employ high tech devices to aid visitors to Marietta's historic sites; what new events might bring even more visitors to Marietta; and how we might help support the renovation of Mound Cemetery, a key visitor destination. Participants in the meeting included Mike McCarthy, Dave Haas, Glenn Newman, Bill Taylor, David Locke, and Carolyn Dempsey.
Mike McCarthy solicited support for the Armory's attempt to construct a "Walk of Honor" in bricks sponsored by those who wish to honor loved ones who've served.
Thanks to all for a productive meeting. I will report on progress in an upcoming post.
All of the final completed, updated field data for Phase I (of III) of the Marietta Central Business District-Inventory (CBD-I) is now being input into the new version of Microsoft Works by Charlotte Keim/MACC. With the further assistance of Glenn Newman and folks at Marietta College we should have a usable, storable product soon.
Minutes of Restore Meeting on December 18, 2007 at the Galley Restaurant:
Attendees included: Bill Taylor, Mike McCarthy, David Haas, Mike Stocky, Vinnie Mele, Glenn Newman, Nate Wooley, Tom Lotshaw, Randy Wilson, Peter Iannicello.
Minutes from the 11-20-07 meeting were approved as written; David Haas moved for approval; Peter I. seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Next meeting will be Tues., Jan. 22nd at 12:30 upstairs at the Galley.
News and Notes: Phase 1 of the Downtown Business District Inventory should be done by Jan. 31, 2008.
ReStore has set a fund raising goal of $50,000 by October 1; 1/3 each to come from 1)membership 2)City 3)Other government/private sources
I. CBD-I; Goals Phase I by 1/31 Phase II by 9/30
II. Main St. Application Need to complete 23 items on Main Street List as soon as we can in 2008. All CBD-I activities are included in above 2-3.
CBD-I Phase II Committee: Bill Taylor Bill Taylor's Asst. Allison Kazmerski Randy Wilson Glenn Newman Andy--Ex Officio
Note: Phase II is to add layers of specific data to property units such as: size, age, flood zone, condition rating, tax credit candidacy, etc.
III Downtown Wish List--Peter I. Wants ReStore more involved with CVB; Looking for City Council for helpful input. Budget for ReStore--August '08 (see above $50,000) 1/3 to be sought from Council. Mike Stocky--Plan to make city run more efficiently and effectively.
IV. Preservation--Mike Stocky offered discussion of anti-demolition proposal and clean up ideas.
V. Armory--Mike Stocky Scenic Byways approved for $252,379; hope to start design phase in January. Hope to include green features as an example to attract tourists and schoolchildren.
VI. Loft Tour--Glenn and Karen carried out with help from Chuck Swaney. 180 last year; 94 this year. Many hope to rent or purchase downtown space for residential or business purposes.
Subcommittee of ERC--Tours: Formed by Peter I. and Randy W. Objectives: Do a Spring Tour Do a Brick Street Tour Committee Members: Glenn Newman and Leslie Haas Vinnie Mele Peter Iannicello
We need to leverage a Support System of organizations to lift every boat: 1. Colony 2. Armory 3. Becky 4. Ohio Valley Players 5. Castle/Doll Museum 6. Harmar Bridge Co. 7. Harmar Post Office 8. Historical Society/Anchorage
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The Economic Restructuring Committee meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month at 1PM at the Holiday Inn. If you'd like to attend, please email me at amt@birdwatchersdigest.com
On April 13, the Economic Restructuring Committee met at Bird Watcher's Digest due to the fact that I was participating in an MS Walk Fundraiser at the office and it would be more conducive to my schedule.
In attendance were Hunt Brawley, who provided an update on the progress of the Colony Theater restoration, and Dave Haas. Absent were Mike McCarthy, Glenn Newman, Bill Taylor and Mike Archer.
We reviewed the current progress of Historic Preservation Legislation and recent briefings provided to ReStore by Roger Hall and Councilwoman Katie McGlynn.
This session focused mainly on how the Colony project can be used to trigger a revitalization of Putnam Street in the Colony's vicinity. Lodging nearby might be possible if the Bisantz-Bosworth House became a B&B.
Our next meeting tomorrow (4/27) will be at the Holiday Inn at 1PM.
We will revisit downtown revitalization efforts, hopefully get a briefing on the recently completed inventory of downtown space, and discuss where historic preservation is headed. Anyone wishing to add to the agenda is welcome to reply.
Sorry for the delay in updating this. In late April the Committee met about the Progress of Historic Preservation legislation, the prospect of developing events downtown that would draw traffic and whether a downtown music series would be a good tie-in for ReStore.
In May, Eric Barrett, Mike Stocky, Mike Archer and I met about how the Armory ground floor can be utilized for selling agricultural products. There remain some hurdles, specifically, power and heat that would be needed if the facility were to operate during the winter months. There has been some possible interest from the current Farmer's Market Vendors; the remaining challenges are capacity, and the aforementioned utility concerns.
Today (June 8) the committee will meet to review the goals stated back in February, to measure our progress, and we will also look down the road as ReStore moves forward in the application process. We will also discuss additional events that may benefit the downtown, including the local Auto Cross enthusiast group, that would like to have a race downtown.
Finally, in discussions with Charlotte Keim and her promotions committee, it was decided that ReStore should sponsor the downtown music series on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons at the Armory.
The Economic Restructuring Committee will now meet the last Tuesday of each month, to better accommodate everyone's schedule.
Last week (6/8) Charmel Wesel, Mike McCarthy and I met on economic development, as Charmel is now at Buckeye Hills, having moved over from being a Marietta City Development Specialist. I've invited Charmel to join our committee, and we'd be delighted if she can do so.
We met about funding opportunities for downtown projects, reviewed the progress on goals to date, and talked about setting priorities for the next six months.
The Economic Restructuring Committee met July 17 at my request to discuss protection for the stage at the Armory that houses the ReStore Marietta Concert Series; how best to employ high tech devices to aid visitors to Marietta's historic sites; what new events might bring even more visitors to Marietta; and how we might help support the renovation of Mound Cemetery, a key visitor destination. Participants in the meeting included Mike McCarthy, Dave Haas, Glenn Newman, Bill Taylor, David Locke, and Carolyn Dempsey.
Mike McCarthy solicited support for the Armory's attempt to construct a "Walk of Honor" in bricks sponsored by those who wish to honor loved ones who've served.
Thanks to all for a productive meeting. I will report on progress in an upcoming post.
All of the final completed, updated field data for Phase I (of III) of the Marietta Central Business District-Inventory (CBD-I) is now being input into the new version of Microsoft Works by Charlotte Keim/MACC. With the further assistance of Glenn Newman and folks at Marietta College we should have a usable, storable product soon.
Minutes of Restore Meeting on December 18, 2007 at the Galley Restaurant:
Attendees included: Bill Taylor, Mike McCarthy, David Haas, Mike Stocky, Vinnie Mele, Glenn Newman, Nate Wooley, Tom Lotshaw, Randy Wilson, Peter Iannicello.
Minutes from the 11-20-07 meeting were approved as written; David Haas moved for approval; Peter I. seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Next meeting will be Tues., Jan. 22nd at 12:30 upstairs at the Galley.
News and Notes:
Phase 1 of the Downtown Business District Inventory should be done by Jan. 31, 2008.
ReStore has set a fund raising goal of $50,000 by October 1; 1/3 each to come from 1)membership 2)City 3)Other government/private sources
I. CBD-I; Goals Phase I by 1/31
Phase II by 9/30
II. Main St. Application Need to complete 23 items on Main Street List as soon as we can in 2008. All CBD-I activities are included in above 2-3.
CBD-I Phase II Committee:
Bill Taylor
Bill Taylor's Asst. Allison Kazmerski
Randy Wilson
Glenn Newman
Andy--Ex Officio
Note: Phase II is to add layers of specific data to property units such as: size, age, flood zone, condition rating, tax credit candidacy, etc.
III Downtown Wish List--Peter I.
Wants ReStore more involved with CVB; Looking for City Council for helpful input. Budget for ReStore--August '08 (see above $50,000) 1/3 to be sought from Council.
Mike Stocky--Plan to make city run more efficiently and effectively.
IV. Preservation--Mike Stocky offered discussion of anti-demolition proposal and clean up ideas.
V. Armory--Mike Stocky
Scenic Byways approved for $252,379; hope to start design phase in January.
Hope to include green features as an example to attract tourists and schoolchildren.
VI. Loft Tour--Glenn and Karen carried out with help from Chuck Swaney. 180 last year; 94 this year. Many hope to rent or purchase downtown space for residential or business purposes.
Subcommittee of ERC--Tours: Formed by Peter I. and Randy W.
Objectives:
Do a Spring Tour
Do a Brick Street Tour
Committee Members:
Glenn Newman and Leslie Haas
Vinnie Mele
Peter Iannicello
We need to leverage a Support System of organizations to lift every boat:
1. Colony
2. Armory
3. Becky
4. Ohio Valley Players
5. Castle/Doll Museum
6. Harmar Bridge Co.
7. Harmar Post Office
8. Historical Society/Anchorage
More info to come.
Please add Andy Thompson to the list of attendees at the December Economic Restructuring Committee Meeting--he ran the meeting!
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