Tourism Commission

MEETING MINUTES February 27, 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. Marsha Adams, Mr. Dan Badock, Mr. Tim Lewin, Ms. April Moxley, Ms. Ashley Gaddy. Also present were Assistant Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Elizabeth Phelps, CVB Sales Director Joanie Ohlms, Convention Center General Manager Ms. Kathleen McAlpine, Donna Hafer, Steve Powell, Bob Schuette, and CVB Administrative Associate Susie King. 2. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Ms. Moxley to approve the January 23rd meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewin and was approved unanimously. 3. Financial Report: Ms. Phelps presented the financial report. A motion was made by Mr. Badock 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. She gave an overview of the FY2020 Grant Program, stating that Music on Main was the first recipient. Discussion followed. Ms. Ohlms gave an update on Sales initiatives. 6. Public Announcements: a. Mr. Powell reported on the pre-proposal meeting for a second hotel near the Convention Center and the expansion of the Convention Center. Discussion followed. b. Mr. Schuette asked if planning for the next Christmas Traditions were underway. Ms. Phelps stated plans have started and a meeting will be held in March. Discussion followed. 7. Announcements & Miscellaneous: a. Ms. Adams stated that improvements have been made to the Frenchtown Heritage Museum and extended an invitation for the Tourism Commission to visit. b. Ms. Moxley stated she would like to be involved with the city’s pet parade and has ideas to expand the next Fete de Glace. 8. Reports: a. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Borgmeyer stated he is working to make St. Charles more dynamic to attract young people. Some of the projects he is working on are: the dog parade and generating traffic into the Foundry; an outdoor boxing event; a community dinner; a year-round farmers market; and a steamboat museum. He also announced that progress continues on the Riverwalk project near Streets of St. Charles. 9. Adjournment: A motion was made by Ms. Adams to adjourn the meeting at 4:50 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewin and was approved unanimously. Approved: ________________________________________ Date: July 23, 2020 Page 1 of 1