Tourism Commission

MEETING MINUTES January 23, 2020 The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Commission Convention & Visitors Bureau | 230 South Main Street 1. Call to Order & Introduction: The Tourism Commission meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mr. Scott Tate. Other Commissioners present were: Mayor Dan Borgmeyer, Ms. Ann Hazelwood, Ms. Marsha Adams, Mr. Dan Badock (arrived at 4:48), Mr. Tim Lewin, Ms. April Moxley, Council Liaison Mary West and Mr. Brad Wachler. Also present were Assistant Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Elizabeth Phelps, CVB Sales Director Joanie Ohlms, CVB Sales and & Operations Manager Greg Maxon, CVB Administrative Associate Susie King, Convention Center Director of Sales Ms. Tennille Wanner, and Convention Center General Manager Ms. Kathleen McAlpine, and Embassy Suites Samuel King. 2. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Ms. Hazelwood to approve the October 24, 2019 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewin and was approved unanimously. 3. Financial Report: Mr. Maxon presented the financial report. A motion was made by Ms. Adams to accept the financial report. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gaddy and was approved unanimously. 4. Presentations: a. STR Report: Mr. Lewin presented the STR report. b. Convention Center Report: Ms. McAlpine presented the SCCC report. 5. Convention and Visitors Bureau Update: Ms. Phelps provided an update on CVB activity including events and marketing and Ms. Ohlms gave an update on Sales initiatives. 6. Public Announcements: There were no public announcements. 7. Announcements & Miscellaneous: None. 8. Reports: a. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Borgmeyer spoke about development plans in the city. The Riverwalk will include walkable developments between Highway 370 and 364 including Frenchtown, Main Street, Streets of St. Charles and ACF. He would like to rebrand the city to expand the interest base. There are plans to have a steamboat museum and have special activities at the Foundry. They will make changes to the budget to offer grant programs. He would like to allow the bar owners to sell beer at Main Street events, have sidewalk sales on Main Street and a boutique park. Adam Glosier is a consultant who is assisting on the projects. b. Council Liaison: Ms. West mentioned there will be an election on April 7. She also talked about a pilot program for scooters. 9. Adjournment: A motion was made by Ms. Hazelwood to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewin and was approved unanimously. Approved: ________________________________________ Date: February 27, 2020 Page 1 of 1