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Consider a memorandum/resolution dissolving the Downtown Advisory Committee and creating a Main Street Board to support downtown revitalization efforts.
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DATE: March 24, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Establishment of Main Street Board
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In August of 2022, the Killeen City Council adopted the Killeen2040 Comprehensive Plan, which set the goal to seek a Main Street designation for Downtown Killeen (DT5.8).
On March 28, 2023, the City Council established and appointed members to the Downtown Advisory Committee. This committee has served as a stakeholder group to support downtown revitalization efforts and pursue Main Street designation.
When the Downtown Advisory Committee was established, a term for committee members was not established. Since that time, three positions on the committee have become vacant, and one committee member no longer owns property in Downtown.
On November 7, 2025, the Texas Historical Commission approved the City of Killeen’s application to join Main Street. As a requirement of this designation, the city must transition our current Downtown Advisory Committee to a formally designated Main Street Board, that meets the program standards. As part of the requirements of the Texas Main Street Program, board members are required to enter into a contract affirming that they will attend quarterly trainings and contribute volunteer hours.
The board will also assist with the following:
• Making recommendations on program developments.
• Promotion and planning of city events.
• Fundraising; and
• Other activities to encourage preservation, business development, and community engagement.
Proposed Board Structure
Staff recommends establishing a Main Street Board consisting of seven (7) members, each serving a two-year term. This proposed structure will help to ensure board member engagement and participation. The proposed board will meet on a quarterly basis.
Staff’s recommendation regarding the makeup of the Main Street Board is as follows:
• Three (3) Citizen Representatives; and
• Four (4) members from any of the following organizations:
o Killeen Arts Commission;
o Heritage Preservation Board;
o Fort Hood;
o Downtown Merchants Association;
o Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce;
o Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce; and
o Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to all applicable City policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This is not applicable.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
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If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends dissolving the existing Downtown Advisory Committee and establishing a Main Street Board to establish board makeup and terms to better align with Main Street Program requirements.
Staff also recommends opening an application period for prospective board members, so appointments can be made at a later date.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
This item has been reviewed by Development Services and Legal Staff.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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