Tourism Committee

City of Pekin PROCEEDINGS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOURISM COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PEKIN, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL 111 S. CAPITOL ST ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 AT 5:00 PM Call to Order Chairperson Matthews called the Tourism Committee Meeting to order at 5:00 PM in the Pekin City Hall Council Chambers. A quorum was established. Members present: Mel Matthews, Amy McCoy, Chris Dunn, Emily Lambe, JoElle Master and Shawn Powers. Approve Agenda Shawn Powers moved to approve the agenda as presented. It was seconded by Amy McCoy. Motion approved by voice vote. Approval of Minutes 3.1. Minutes from the Tourism Committee Meeting on August 4, 2025 JoElle Master moved to approve the minutes from the Tourism Committee Meetings on Monday August 4, 2025 as presented, seconded by Shawn Powers. Motion approved by voice vote. Public Input No public input. A motion to formally limit public input to 5 minutes was presented by Shawn Powers and seconded by Amy McCoy. Motion approved by voice vote. Unfinished Business 5.1. Presentation from ITI Digital - Digital Visitor Center Mitchell Knox of ITI Digital presented examples of possible Digital Visitor Center tools for the City of Pekin website. After discussion, it was agreed to have Josh Wray investigate further by looking into cost, possible options and how it will fit with our present website. 5.2. Christmas on Court Christmas on Court will be held December 5, 2025 from 4:00-8:00PM  downtown Pekin. No theme has been decided. A possible location for a Christmas Market and vendors are being sought. Discover Peoria will help promote event. New Business 6.1. 2026 Schedule of Events The Downtown Concert Series, Dragon’s Fire Balloon Fest and July 4th events are scheduled to return. 6.2. Twisted Cat 2026 Sponsorship Request Motion to postpone until next meeting was presented by Shawn Powers and seconded by Emily Lambe. Motion is approved by voice vote. Any Other Business to Come Before the Committee None Adjourn Amy McCoy moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:45pm. Seconded by Shawn Powers. Motion approved on voice vote.

City of Pekin REGULAR TOURISM COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 5:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1. Minutes from the Tourism Committee Meeting on August 4, 2025 4. Public Input 5. Unfinished Business 5.1. Presentation from ITI Digital - Digital Visitor Center 5.2. Christmas on Court 6. New Business 6.1. 2026 Schedule of Events 6.2. Twisted Cat 2026 Sponsorship Request 7. Any Other Business to Come Before the Committee 8. Adjourn