Chester Marketing & Revitalization Committee

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Meeting Agenda

Date: August 12, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: City Hall 1330 Swanwick St., Chester, IL 62233

Meeting Leader: Joanna Tudor

  1. Attendance & Roll Call

(Check box for Present, note ‘A’ for Absent)

  • [ ] Mayor: Joey Eggemeyer
  • [ ] Chair: Joanna Tudor
  • [ ] Committee Member: Gaynelle Tudor
  • [ ] Committee Member: Kristen Gonzalez
  • [ ] Committee Member: Carrie Eggemeyer
  • [ ] Committee Member: Joby Petrowske
  • [ ] Committee Member: D. Maes
  • [ ] Committee Member: Scott Rust
  • [ ] Committee Member: Brian Ury
  • [ ] Committee Member: Jody Meher
  1. Welcome & Meeting Objectives
  • Approval of Prior Minutes: [Pass/Amend]
  • Meeting Goal: Review ongoing district projects, align on upcoming seasonal promotions, and outline immediate curb-appeal and recruitment strategies.
  1. Focus Topics & Discussion

Time

Topic / Item

Lead

Goal / Output

5:30 PM

Call to Order & Welcome

Chair

Approval of prior minutes.

5:35 PM

Marketing & Business Support

• Marketing Presentation

• Vacant storefront strategies & recruitment outreach

 

Guest speaker:

Josh Whitted, Channel 12 news

Marketing Strategy

Identify vacant properties.

Obtain a list of city owned properties.

Offer incentives.

6:35 PM

District Beautification

• Streetscape upgrades

• Signage, and curb appeal enhancements

Open

$20k goal.

$1000 or 10%- per business for 20 businesses.

6:45 PM

Community Fundraising

• Splashpad

• Shaded Benches

 

 

Open

Fundraising event theme/timeline.

ex) Community “Match the Goal Challenge”.  Tie donation tier to specific splash-pad feature.

6:55 PM

Public Comment & Open Floor

All

Gather feedback & community input

  1. Meeting Notes & Key Takeaways

(Use this space during the meeting to record main discussion points)

  • Business Support & Recruitment:
    *
  • District Beautification:
    *
  • Community Fundraising:
    *

 

  1. Action Items & Next Steps

Task / Action Item

Responsible Party

Target Due Date

[ ] Draft updated marketing/promotional flyer

 

 

[ ] Walk district to inventory signage/decor needs

 

 

[ ] Follow up on local event logistics

 

 

[ ] Send meeting recap notes to members

 

 

Next Scheduled Meeting: 9-10-26, 10-14-26, 11-12-26, 12-9-26