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TOURISM COMMISSION MEETIN
R IVERSIDE CITE' HALL
2950 NW VIVIN ROAD
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI 641
TENTATIVE AGENDA
F EBRUARY 7.201
600 P.I.
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Motion to approve minutes of September 2, 2010
4 . Tourism Fund Update
5 . Tourism Grant Application Review
a. Motion to approve funding for Riverside Riverfest
. Motion to approve funding for Midwest All Truck Nationals
6. Other Funding Requests
a. Motion to approve funding for Girls on the Run 5K
7, Adjournment
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Meredith Haut
Director of Community Relation
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ATTEST.
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TOURISM COMMISSION
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI
Monday, September 20, 2010
6:00 p.m.
The Tourism Commission for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in the Board of Aldermen Conference
Room at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri on September 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Chair Jason Rule called the meeting to order. Answering roll call were Jason Rule, Deana Winter, Jerry
Pietsch, and Alderman Aaron Thatcher (non- voting member). Also present was David Blackburn, City
Administrator, Meredith Hauck, Director of Community Relations (recorder), and Morgan Johnson and
Jon Ratliff from Trozzolo Communications Group.
Motion to approve Commissioner Pietsch made a motion to approve the minutes of August 9,
minutes of August 9, 2010, and Deana Winter seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion
2010 carried.
Tourism Fund Update Meredith Hauck explained to the Tourism Commission that staff recently
discovered that the Tourism Commission is not a recommending board and
actually has full authority over the Tourism Fund. Although the Board of
Aldermen can set the budget for the year, the Tourism Commission has final
say over what projects are approved for funding under that budget.
At the September 7, 2010 Board of Aldermen meeting, the Board had a
workshop on the Tourism Commission, where staff explained this change to
them. As a result of that meeting, the Board set the following budget for
the Tourism Commission: 20% will go to City Marketing, 35% will go to City
Events and 45% will go to other events. This results in the following budget
for the FY11 budget year:
City Marketing: $36,000
City Events: $63,000
- Other Events: $81,000
Commissioner Pietsch commented that he liked this set up better and that
it provided more direction to the Tourism Commission about their role and
authority.
FY11 Image Campaign Morgan Johnson and Jon Ratliff from Trozzolo Communications Group led a
discussion about the City's FY11 Image Campaign. Morgan explained that
the City built this campaign to focus on raising awareness of the City of
Riverside. The campaign focuses on four channels: earned, owned, paid
and social. The goal is to have a presence in each of these areas and to
make sure the right message (key message) is getting out to the appropriate
audiences.
The Billboard Campaign is one part of the City's overall strategic marketing
plan. The campaign will specifically target audiences in the Kansas City
Metro area. There are a number of other components to the image
campaign, including projects specifically marketing the Horizons
development and others targeting potential businesses and residents.
Commissioner Rule asked what the City was advertising. Hauck said the
campaign is designed to establish Riverside as a consideration for people
who are looking for a place for their business or a place to buy a home.
Rule said he struggles with this idea because he remembers all of the failed
campaigns that the City has done in the past. David Blackburn commented
that this project is different from past projects because it isn't happening in
the vacuum — the City has a strategy for communications and goals
associated with that.
Funding Request — Commissioner Winter said she thought the billboard campaign would help
Riverside Billboard get the word out about Riverside, especially to people who have never
Campaign heard about the City.
Commissioner Pietsch said although at the last meeting he was initially
opposed to spending money on marketing, he has had time to consider the
request and feels that this project fits under the "general city marketing"
provision provided in the email from City Attorney Nancy Thompson
regarding what the Tourism Fund could be utilized for.
Commissioner Winter made a motion to approve $12,500 for the Riverside
Billboard Campaign. Commissioner Pietsch seconded the motion.
Commissioners Winter and Pietsch voted in favor, Commissioner Rule was
opposed. Motion carries.
Winter asked about the 60 Anniversary Campaign. Hauck explained that
the initial project concept was to tie in with BLAST, because the anniversary
is on June 21. Since a final decision has not been made about the direction
or date of BLAST, there isn't enough information to make a
recommendation on that project yet.
Funding Request - David Blackburn provided a history of the Community Theater program at
Community Theater the Community Theater to the board. He explained that when the City was
first setting up the Tourism Commission, the Platte County Convention and
Visitors Bureau said that the Community Theater was one of Riverside's key
tourism offerings because it appeared on the Metro Calendar that went in
all the hotel rooms.
Commission Rule asked why the funds for this program should come out of
Tourism. He wants to make sure the Tourism Funds were utilized for
premier projects and that programs didn't rely on the Commission to fund
the majority of their project each year. In addition, he sees this program as
a community event, even though it is advertised metro -wide.
Commissioner Pietsch commented that this is one program that he actually
has seen advertising for in a variety of places.
Commissioner Winter said that she could see this program, as well as the
Northland Symphony Program, being a great fit for an arts council.
Commissioner Pietsch made a motion to approve $6,510 to fund the
Riverside Community Theater Program and Commissioner Winter seconded.
Commissioner Pietsch voted in favor and Commissioners Winter and Rule
were opposed. Motion fails.
Grant Application — KC Commissioner Pietsch said he feels the Highland Games is doing a better job
Scottish Highland Games getting the Commission complete information about their program.
Commissioner Rule said he liked that only 5% of the participants came from
the Riverside area and more than 50% were from the KC metro area. In his
eyes, this helps us meet the same goal as the Billboard Campaign.
Commissioner Pietsch made a motion to approve $17,500 for the Highland
Games and Commissioner Rule seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Motion passed.
Grant Application — Commissioner Rule said he felt this project has a good funding per person
Northland Ethnic Festival ratio and was a feel good event that brought positive recognition to the
community.
Commissioner Winter made a motion to approve $1,500 for the Northland
Ethnic Festival and Commissioner Pietsch seconded the motion. All voted in
favor. Motion passed.
Adjournment — 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Rule made a motion to adjourn and Commissioner Winter
seconded. All present voted in favor.
Riverside Tourism Commission
FY 10/11 Fund Update
Fund Overview
Reserve Fund $100,000
Fund Balance TBD
2010/2011 Budget $180 000
Approved Projects
Percent
Budget
Committed
(Over) /Under
City Marketing
20%
$36,000
$16,500
$19,500
City Events
35%
$63,000
$60,000
$3,000
Other Events
45%
$81,000
$79,948
$1,053
I Total
1 100%1
$180,0001
$156,448
$23, 553
Approved Projects
Project
Marketing
City
Other
2011 Billboard Campaign
$12,500
Highland Games
$17,500
Northland Ethnic Fest
$1,500
2011 Blast
$60,000
2011 Riverfest
$50,648
Midwest All Truck Nationals
$10,300
Girls on the Run 5K
$4,000
Total
1 $16,5001
$60,0001
$79,948
Italiziced = not approved
Updated 02/01/2011
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Pr ectinformation : .
Riverside Iiverest
Project Nerve
Riverside Riverfest Development Corporation
Organization
September 16-17, 2011
EIS Young n Park
Dates if event)
Location if event)
Contact Information
indi Rice
Contact Name
riversidechamberem n.corn
816 - 746 -1577 or 816 -835 -8172
Email Address
Phone (home and cell)
PO Box 9074, Riverside, MO 64150
Address f City/State/Zip
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Funding Request
$50,647.50
$112,550.00
Amount Requested
Total Project Cost
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information submitted In this packet 'is truer
]ate
Submission Deadlines: The City of Riverside Tourism Enhancement Grant process has two funding cycles each year.
Funding can be awarded up to one calendar year before an event.
Fall Cycle Deadline: 12 p.m. on July Bo, 2010
Spring Cycle Deadline: 12 p.m. on February 1, 2011
2010 -2011 Riverside Tourism Enhancement Grant Application
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iverfest Overview
Riverside I i erfest, formerly known as the Riverside Fall Festival, was organized in 1976 by several
community volunteers and funded by the City in the amount of $2500 in order to provide a quality, fun - filled
family event that appeals to all ages at little or no cost to its guests and to showcase the beauty of Riverside and
its parks to its residents and the visiting public. This remains our mission today, more than 30 years later, as
iv r•fest has expanded to a hvo -day evert, drawing crowds of more than 8,000 from rou l the region.
The event is held Friday night and all day Saturday the third weekend of September of each year. Major
attractions include a 5K/IOK run and fun walk, parade, therncd gaines and events, bingo, children's blow up
carnival, live music, fireworks both evenings and much gore.
1verlest Development Corporation
The Riverside Ri erfest Development Corporation was established in 1997 to provide oversight and control of
the event and allow finds from outside businesses and companies to be contributed. The Riverfest Planning
Committee is comprised of Chamber representatives, business members, city employees and volunteer citizens.
Tourism Commission Goals
iverf st directly addresses two goals of the Tourism Commission.
Riverfest increases both the number of first -time and return visitors to the City. Although our survey results
shoved that almost % of the attendees at the 2 0 10 event were from the IBC Metro Area 12% were from
Riverside), 9% were attending Riverfest for the first tine.
l iverfest provides a return on investment for Riverside residents and businesses. Not only does the Riverfest
planning committee have many representatives from Riverside businesses, but a number of Riverside's
businesses have rude donations to help support the event, which is a testament of their support. Additionally,
although the majority of Riverfest events are in EH Young park, the parade component of I i erfest takes
people through the heart of the City Saturday morning, which benefits retailers and restaurants that are open
for business then;
Project Evaluation
In 2008, volunteers administered a gate survey to gauge where attendees were corning from and how they heard
about the event. The 2010 Results Summary is attached. We will perform this gate survey again in 2011 with
the help of volunteers and provide the results in a final report.
Additionally, we will provide the details of our advertising plan, including placement information and the
number of impressions.
2010 -2011 Riverside Tourism Enhancement Grant Application
Riverfest 2010 Results
Survey Summary — 169 Surveys Administered
Counted 353 Adults and 247 children attending the event
42 zip codes, and 28 cities represented
3 different states — Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois
Platte County
42%
Cla County
%
Jackson County
J o
Riverside
%
12 %
1%
Other
16%
KCMG
39%
KC Metro
%
Other
11%
Platte County
42%
Cla County
%
Jackson County
J o
Wyandotte County
%
Johnson County
1%
Other
16%
- 51% had attended Riverfest in the past; 49% were attending for the first time.
169 surveys asked "ITow You Heard About iverfest"
o 88 heard about it through word of mouth (52%)
o 21 saw newspaper advertisements 12
o 37 saw Riverfest si na e 22%
o 25 saw flyers (15%)
o 21 beard about It on the radio (12%)
o 21 Indicated "Other" to include the Internet and Face book 12%
- others surveyed Nvere asked "What Do You Life Best About iverfest"
o 96 liked the inflatable carnival (26%)
o 89 liked the entertainment 24 %
o 42 liked the fireworks 11 %
o 49 liked the Car Show (13%)
o 26 liked the parade .off
o 15 liked the Children's Beauty Contest .04%
o 11 liked Bingo (.03%)
o 9 liked the run (.02%)
o 29 liked "other" (comments like "food, crafts, vendors & location" ) (.08%
2010 -2011 Riverside Tourism Enhan ement Grant Application
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Riverfest 2010 Named-Sp nsors
Platinum Member
City of Riverside
Holliday Sand & Gravel
Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
Riverside Red -X
Gold Members
Corner Caf
Briarcliff Development
Silver Members
Premier Coach
Shafer, Kline & Warren
Patriots Bark
Capital Electric Line Builders, Inc.
Anderson Backhoe, Inc.
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Admission n Fees
Staff Salary
Concession /Souvenir Sales
$10,500.00
f=undraising
Memberships
Entertainment
Business /Corporate Contributions
$59,802.50
Foundation
Individual Contributions
Supplies/Materials
Other Governmental Contributions
$6,000.00
Other (please specify); Bingo
$600-
other (please specify);
Equipment Rental
Other ( please specify):
$12,000.00
Requested Riverside Tourism Grant
$50,647.50
Total Income
$112,550.00
Expenses
Grant Specific*
Overall Project
Staff Salary
$3,500.60
Contracted r other) Salary
$25,000.00
Entertainment
$
$40,000.00
Legal 1 nsu ra n ce /Banking
$x,509.00
Supplies/Materials
$ { 647.50
$6,000.00
Postage
$150.00
Equipment Rental
$10
$12,000.00
Space Rental
$900.09
Travel
Utilities
Advertfsfng Mar eti g esign
$15,009.00
$17,000.00
Printing
Other (please specify): Volunteer Organizations
$4,560.00
Other (please specify): Scholarships
$ ,000.o0
Other (please specify):
Other (please specify);
Other (please specify):
Total Expenses
$50,647.50
$112,,550.00
*Grant Specific: indicate items that will be paid for using Riverside Tourism l=oads. A list of eligible expenses is included
in the Funding Guidelines packet.
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B ingo P rizes: $500.
Parade Supplies: $500.00
Decorations: $447.50
Vo lunteers Food Dr inl s: $2
Band Writer Req uested Items (i .e. food/drinks): $ , o 0.00
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Equipment Rental: $5 ,000.0 0
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Adve rti s in M a rket 1ng /Design
Expense Category:
Grant Specific Expenses:
Overall Prat Expenses:
Explanation: rint1 ng and Radio Advertising: $15,000.00
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S ubmission Deadlines: The City of I Iverside Tourism Enhancement Grant process has two f unding cycles each year.
Funding tan be awarded up to one c alendar year before an event,
Fall Cycle Dea dline: 1 p.m. on July 30 , 2010
Spring Cycle Deadline.- 1 p. . o Fe.bru ry 1, 2011
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$4,000
Foundation
Individual Contributions
$1,
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$1,000
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$10,300
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$350
$350
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$1.0,300
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Office
10606 N Main
Kansas City, Mo 64155
816 - 636 -4691
January 29, 2011
Meredith Hauck
2950 NW Vivion Rd
R�v rside, MO 6 150
Tourism Grant Committee;
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Show Location:
E H Yo R iverfront Farb
Riverside, MO 64150
www.alitruckn
The Midwest All Truck Nationals will once again be held in Riverside on September 9-1 1, 2011. This
will be our 12 annual event and the 7 here in Riverside, Mo. The show drays an annual gathering
o f classic truck en thusiasts to Riversi from several st ates in the Midwest an further. Not only is the
event f or the enthusiasts but it is also a great event for the local community, giving them the
opportunity to enjoy a w ekend of classic trucks, parts and supply vendors, music and fun for the
entire family. The show a gives th e community the chance to help many children here in the area
a s al I proceeds of the show are used to benefit our chosen charities. The 20 10 event netted us several
thousand dollars to purchase much needed food, clothing, and toys. All of the charities are
encouraged to attend the event and educate the spectators on their programs. We have formed strong
bonds with our benefactors and Nve have increased our giving yearly.
The 2009 show gained national recognition for Riverside and our event. The editor of Custom Classic
Trucks magazine, John Gilbert, carne to Riverside from California expressly to cover our show. The
show was featured in the April 2010 edition of Custom Classic Tricks. This magazine is a part of the
Source Int rlink Publishing Co. Several of our members have had their trucks in the magazines in
2010 due to their exposure at the truck show.
This year we will continue to target truck and vehicle enthusiasts and spectators from all parts of the
Midwest region. This Nvill be accomplished with a campaign of mixed media advertising and printed
materials each mentioning where are event is hold. The goals set for this year exceed last year's
attendance by 25 0. 2010 brought us 221 registered participants, 4 5 club members with their trucks,
some from out of tin, and a ro imat l r 3000 walk through guests. We would Bice to increase our
radio advertisements by 25 by adding at least one more station to the mix and our printed materia
by adding full size paper posters for a lamer reminder of the event. These will be distributed in
Kansas and Missouri as broadly as possible. 4The estimated costs for these items will follow in the
proposals attached.
Information will continue to be gathered for future planning and proof of success for the 2011 show.
Our database contains names, addresses, and zip codes of all of the participants for the last 8 years
and a hand count is taken at the gate. This year we plan to again ask for zip odes to use for
demographics for the future.
We are currently covered by a 2,000,000.00 insurance policy and are a registered Not for Profit
organization. Needed documentation and proposed financial statements are attached.
We hope that you and your family will attend the event as we appreciate and share Riverside, Mo
with all of our guests.
'hank you for your time,
uk�
Gaileen Jackson
Show Director
2950 NW Vivion Road
Riverside, Missouri 64150
DATE: 2011 -02 -01
TO: Riverside Tourism Commission
FROM: Meredith Hauck, Director of Community Relations
RE: Girls on the Run 5K - $4,000
OVERVIEW: On May 21, 2011, the City of Riverside will be home to the Girls on the Run 5K — the first time the
event has been held in the Northland.
Girls on the Run is a life- changing, non - profit prevention program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. Its mission
is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self- respect and healthy living. The 10 -week character - building
program combines training for a 5K with self- esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goal of the program is
to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. All of which are
accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and
community.
Girls on the Run has a strong history in Jackson County, MO and Johnson County, KS and just recently
expanded to Clay and Platte Counties for the spring session as a result of work done by the City of Riverside
and Riverside Fire /Police Athletic League.
FUNDING REQUEST: The funding request for the Girls on the Run 5K is $4,000. This is the title sponsorship
level and allows the 5K to be called "Girls on the Run 5K Presented by the City of Riverside, Missouri" in all of
the marketing materials. The Fall 5K, which was located in Blue Springs, Missouri, had more than 250 runners
and was marketed to all of the girls and parents involved in the program, as well as at other runs in the KC
area. This spring, they expect more than 500 runners due to the increase in size of the program through the
addition of Clay and Platte Counties.