EDAC

Regular Meeting

Pekin, IL · November 10, 2025

Minutes

City of Pekin PROCEEDINGS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PEKIN, ILLINOIS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL 111 S. CAPITOL ST ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 AT 12:00 PM Call to Order The regular meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee was called to order at 12:00 P.M. A quorum was declared by Chairperson Leman. Attendee Organization Title Status Arrived Name Roy Bockler Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Absent Caty Campbell Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Present Noon John Campbell Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Present Noon Buster Hanley Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Present Noon Drew Leman Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Present Noon Amy McCoy Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Absent Danielle Owens Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Present Noon Earl Riley Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Absent Liridon Rrushaj Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Absent Dennis Short Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Present Noon Jack Steger Economic Development Advisory Committee Member Present Noon Approve Agenda D. Short motioned to approve the agenda for today’s meeting and the meeting minutes from August 11, 2025, with a second C. Campbell. The motion passed by voice vote. Approval of Minutes 3.1. Minutes of the EDAC Meeting on August 11, 2025 D. Short motioned to approve the agenda for today’s meeting and the meeting minutes from August 11, 2025, with a second C. Campbell. The motion passed by voice vote. Public Input None Consent Agenda 5.1. Monthly Staff Report Mr. Wray reviewed the monthly staff report included in the meeting packet. The committee discussed the updates provided, including potential future plans for the Lutticken property. 5.2. Greater Peoria EDAC Updates Mr. Setti from GPEDC was not present to provide a detailed update, but the report was included in the packet for the committee’s review. Unfinished Business None New Business 7.1. Marketing Update Mr. Wray shared an update on the recently approved rebranding. The item is scheduled for further discussion at tonight’s City Council meeting, with proposed modifications prepared by McDaniels Marketing. Additional discussion followed regarding welcome signs, Tourism funds, and the new website, as each could be affected by the outcome of the rebranding discussion. 7.2. Tazewell County Grant Opportunity Mr. Wray shared a grant opportunity with the committee that was brought to his attention by Ms. McCoy. He shared initial thoughts and project ideas for consideration by the group and asked for feedback as well as any additional ideas. Committee ideas and discussion surrounded a potential partnership with ICC for workforce development or CityLink for an additional route. 7.3. FY2027 Budget Mr. Wray distributed high-level information comparing the current FY26 budget to a proposed FY27 budget as it relates to TIF/BDD funding. Committee members expressed interest in allocating a higher percentage toward traditional economic development incentives and marketing, with a reduced share directed to road projects, while acknowledging that this decision is ultimately not theirs to make. Mr. Wray noted that although the proposed budget increases infrastructure funding, the current level of incentive funding can still be maintained. There was consensus that incentive investments represent a long-term strategy to strengthen the community, with the goal of increasing median housing values and median income. Chairperson Leman recommends keeping the documentation and reporting easily accessible, as they help demonstrate the value of the programs and incentives along with their overall impact. Any Other Business to Come Before the Commission D. Owens noted that she has served on the committee for many years and has not seen the level of positive traction currently occurring in the community. She attributed this progress to Mr. Wray’s efforts and commended him for his work. The committee collectively expressed their appreciation. Adjourn Motion to adjourn the meeting by D. Short at 1:08 P.M., with a second by B. Hanley. The motion passed by voice vote. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 at Noon in the City Council Chambers.

Agenda

Packet

City of Pekin REGULAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 12:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1. Minutes of the EDAC Meeting on August 11, 2025 4. Public Input 5. Consent Agenda 5.1. Monthly Staff Report 5.2. Greater Peoria EDAC Updates 6. Unfinished Business 7. New Business 7.1. Marketing Update 7.2. Tazewell County Grant Opportunity 7.3. FY2027 Budget 8. Any Other Business to Come Before the Commission 9. Adjourn Page 1 of 27 Page 2 of 27 Page 3 of 27 Page 4 of 27 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Agenda Date: November 10, 2025 To: Members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee From: Joshua Wray, Economic Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Monthly Staff Report DESCRIPTION: Commercial • The City sold the 1-acre stormwater site in front of Menards to JPG Commercial Real Estate who has plans for 2-3 retail tenants. The stormwater infrastructure will be modified appropriately to move the detention pond across Court Street. The incentive agreement for this development is on the next City Council agenda. • JPG is also under contract for another site along Court Street and is inquiring about a third site, all for retail development. • The Center for Prevention of Abuse has their site plan review on the Zoning Board meeting on November 12. They expect to break ground in the spring. • City Council awarded TIF grants recommended by EDAC to Pottsies Place, Phat Jax Custom Cycle, and TCRC. Sangallis Steakhouse rescinded their grant application in favor of applying for a forgivable loan based on sales tax generated, which was approved by City Council. Industrial • Staff met with a small, local business interested in expanding their operation and leaning into their manufacturing side. They are potentially going to purchase the 5-acre property near the water tower in the Riverway Business Park. • Winpak has begun discussing details of a 300,000 sf expansion. • Epic Medical has their site plan review on the Zoning Board meeting on November 12. Residential • Staff had a virtual call with the Chicagoland developer interested in masterplanning the Lutticken property. We discussed conceptual plans including land use, product types, public services/sites, and roadways. The developer has a professional design group working on a bubble plan this fall. • Staff met with a third residential developer interested in building in Pekin. We discussed the Lutticken property as well as other areas where a subdivision could be built. Other Page 5 of 27 • There are two more opportunities to participate in the CEDS community input in Havana on November 13, and in Tremont on December 10. City personnel will be attending the session in Tremont. • Staff and the Mayor attended the Corn Belt Ports Summit in Peoria. The event was held over three days and included topics such as sustainable marine development, grant opportunities for ports, marine workforce development, international marine transportation, and more. • Council members Fletcher and Nutter met with Mr. Wray to inquire about staff approval of some TIF agreements. Currently, all TIF agreements with private entities are sent to City Council for review and approval. Their idea is to give staff the authority to approve small agreements within budget so they don't all have to go through the entire Council process. Staff is investigating if this is allowable under the TIF Act. Page 6 of 27 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Agenda Date: November 10, 2025 To: Members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee From: AGENDA ITEM: Greater Peoria EDAC Updates DESCRIPTION: Greater Peoria EDC Weekly Update, October 10 Greater Peoria EDC Weekly Update, October 24 Greater Peoria EDC Weekly Update, October 31 Greater Peoria EDC Weekly Update, November 7 Page 7 of 27 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Agenda Date: November 10, 2025 To: Members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee From: AGENDA ITEM: Marketing Update DESCRIPTION: The City Council adopted the brand concept recommended by EDAC, and McDaniels prepared the attached brand standards manual that was also approved by City Council. However, upon moving forward with renderings for new City welcome signs, there was some reconsideration from Council members about the main logo, so City Council will be discussing again on Monday night. McDaniels has prepared some modified brad ideas for their consideration, which will be available Monday. Page 8 of 27 Page 9 of 27 The Brand Promise pekin Proud When you live in a place you love, it’s hard to hide your sense of pride. Whether it’s the homes that house us, what our manufacturers make, or the trusted teachers that train tomorrow’s talent, we are truly proud of the many places and spaces and even greater faces that make Pekin, Illinois, great. From the time our town was first settled in 1824, Pekin propelled itself into a powerhouse of agriculture, manufacturing, and insurance. Always evolving. Always changing. Always thriving. Located near the center of Illinois, Pekin is all at once near everything while being like nowhere else. Surrounded by bountiful farms and bordered by the banks of the Illinois River, our urban spaces blend beautifully with natural places, including preserves and flower-filled parks, earning us the title of Marigold City. And whether your place in Pekin has been a journey of generations or experienced as a new neighbor or a gracious guest, we welcome all and encourage all to be Pekin Proud. 2 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 10 of 27 visual 01 Identity the logo logo Variations clear space Incorrect usage Department logos brand colors typography brand elements 3 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 11 of 27 01 visual Identity 1. BADGE LOGO Logo Variations The logo can be used in a variety of colors and sizes as well as in (1) badge and (2) horizontal variations. There is also a (3) social icon variation. Both the badge and horizontal logo variations include versions with the tagline. When choosing which version of the logo to use, take into account the other images and colors that will be used in conjunction with the logo 2 . HORIZONTAL LOGO and choose the option that works best. 3. SOCIAL ICON LOGO 4 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 12 of 27 5 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 13 of 27 01 visual Identity CLEAR SPACE 3" Logo Size & Clear Space To ensure readability, never reproduce the City of Pekin logo smaller than 1.5" wide for the horizontal logo or 1" tall for the badge logo. Always maintain a clear space around the logo. This prevents text, illustrations, photos, or other elements from interfering with the logo’s legibility. More space is generally preferred. For the logo, the height of the first two petals of the marigold flower graphic should be used as a measure to determine the minimum amount of space required between the logo and other elements and text. MINIMUM SIZE 1.5" WIDE 1" TALL 6 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 14 of 27 01 visual Identity Incorrect Logo Usage Following are some examples of how NOT to apply the City of Pekin logo. A good rule to follow is to only use an approved version Do not squeeze, stretch, pinch, Do not change or alter of the logo and never modify it. or distort the logo. colors in any way. Do not change the font or Do not alter the logo, add, typesetting in the logo. or remove any elements. Do not apply the logo to a colored Do not apply the logo to a busy background that is not in the brand colors. photo background. 7 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 15 of 27 01 visual Identity Department Logos Also included in the logo package are logo variations for the following entities. 1. Public Works Department 2. Police Department 3. Fire Department 4. Municipal Airport 5. Community Development 6. Economic Development Each logo contains a badge and horizontal version set in a variety of colors. All visual identity rules and guidelines apply. 8 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 16 of 27 Brand Colors 01 visual Identity Brick Road Marigold Cornstalk Historic Maroon Red Yellow Off-White CMYK: 23 90 99 50 CMYK: 8 93 100 1 CMYK: 0 42 92 0 CMYK: 2 4 11 0 RGB: 114 32 12 RGB: 219 56 38 RGB: 250 162 47 RGB: 248 240 225 Hex#: 72200c Hex#: db3826 Hex#: faa22f Hex#: f8f0e1 Riverway Lagoon Midwest Coal Mine Blue Dark Blue Tan Black CMYK: 50 29 31 1 CMYK: 88 69 54 55 CMYK: 20 34 57 0 CMYK: 64 66 70 71 RGB: 134 158 163 RGB: 25 47 59 RGB: 206 167 122 RGB: 44 36 31 Hex#: 869ea3 Hex#: 192f3b Hex#: cea77a Hex#: 2c241f 9 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 17 of 27 01 visual Identity HEADLINE FONT SUB-HEADLINE FONT Typography The right typeface, used consistently, Aa Bb Cc Aa Bb Cc creates an effective presence and provides n exa rust san s bl ack ROK K I TT MEDI UM a sense of familiarity for the audience. It Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii will also provide a consistent look and feel Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr throughout all communications. Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0123456789 ACCENT FONT ACCENT FONT BODY COPY Aa Bb Cc Aa Bb Cc Aa Bb Cc Adult Skate rift medium GAMAY BOOK Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz 0123456789 0123456789 0123456789 10 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 18 of 27 01 visual Identity The font Adult Skate can be used for accent sentences or call-out words. For accent copy use Adult Skate. This font can also be paired with the Use Nexa rust headline font. Can be used in yellow, red, or off-white. The font Nea Rust Sans can be used for headlines in red or off-white. sans in red for the headline. The font Rokkitt in the weight "medium", in regular case can be used for sub- heads. Can be used in maroon for light For subhead copy, use Rokkitt backgrounds or in tan and off-white for dark backgrounds. medium in maroon or tan. The font Gamay in the weight “book” can be used for body copy. Setting the body copy size no smaller than 9 pt in either off-white or off-black creates a cohesive look. For body copy, use the font Gamay in the weight "book" in either off-white or Example: Ariste doluptius, ommolut ad qui quate nis maio blaut platem exces estiis ut off-black. For hightlighed words or for contrast issues, use the weight "medium". unt. Uciissum assint facium quis eum faceptum facit aliqui to occatur? Liquodis nihil molorenduci dolorecti od et adit voluptas et liberfe rumqui quam volorumquae plique lictur, aturibus diam rem nus eatempo ritaqua sperferibus doluptur, nam faceritatur. • Use rift in medium for lists, cations, or quotes. The font Rift in the weight "medium" can be used for lists, captions, quotes, • Lists or captions can be used in any dark blue, maroon, or small special callouts. or in off-white on a darker background. • Neat, tidy, and ordered — this is how a list could look! 11 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 19 of 27 01 visual Identity Brand Elements Texture The brand texture can be used as a repeated brand element on print, digital, and merchandise. The texture is drawn from the pattern of denim jeans to represent the blue collar industry. The texture can be used in multiple colors. The texture can be be used on top of a branded color area color or over white. Pattern The brand pattern can be used on merchandise and in medium to large printed design pieces. This pattern contains elements that represent Pekin; a bass for the Illinois River, columns for the courthouse and high school, a corn pattern for the agriculture industry, and a tree to represent the amazing parks. The pattern can also be split into individual square icons to be used on the website or other elements. Brand Graphic The Marigold City graphic can be used on merchandise or in printed materials as a design element. The graphic typography can be used in multiple colors but the marigold icon should always stay in it's orginal colors. 12 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 20 of 27 The brand stationery signage in use apparel & merchandise 13 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 21 of 27 02 the brand in use Stationery The stationery kit includes letterhead and business card designs. The business card sample is 3.5" x 2" and the letterhead should be printed on 8.5" x 11" paper. An email signature design can be used as well. Custom pens are also a good way to advertise your brand to reach multiple audiences. 14 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 22 of 27 02 the brand in use Signage The City of Pekin brand identity can be used in signage that creates eye-catching advertisements for the city such as pole banner design, downtown wayfinding signage, vinyl decals on vechicles and windows, and structrual welcome signs at all entrances to the City of Pekin. 15 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 23 of 27 02 the brand in use Apparel & Merchandise The largest category for promotional products is apparel such as hoodies, shirts, jackets, and hats. Each item should feature a City of Pekin logo version that fits best. Promotional merchandise and products branded with the City of Pekin logo can be distributed to employees and visitors to promote the City of Pekin. Such products are often called "swag" and can also be distributed as handouts at trade shows, during sales calls and presentations, and at events. 16 City of pekin brand guidelines Page 24 of 27 Brand guidelines developed Questions? Contact: for the City of Pekin info@mcdmarketing.com COPYRIGHT 2025 by McDaniels Marketing. or call 309-346-4230. Page 25 of 27 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Agenda Date: November 10, 2025 To: Members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee From: Joshua Wray, Economic Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Tazewell County Grant Opportunity DESCRIPTION: Tazewell County has been selected to receive an Energy Transition Community Grant (ETCG) for 2025 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO). They are currently in Phase 1, receiving a funding allocation of $303,609. Phase 2 of the program requires a stakeholder engagement process to gather community input, prompting this outreach to communities. Energy Transition Community Grant funds are intended to plan for or address the economic or social impacts on communities affected by plant or mine retirements or transitions. They are seeking input on potential uses for these funds. Eligible project areas include: • Public infrastructure investments • Site cleanup and environmental remediation • Energy efficiency and renewable clean energy initiatives • Public health initiatives • Workforce development • Investment in economic development and business opportunities • Broadband feasibility studies • Affordable housing initiatives The anticipated start date for awarded projects is Spring 2026, with a performance period of 1–3 years. Tazewell County is especially interested in ideas that promote community resilience and help minimize disruption to the local economy following the coal plant retirement. We would intend to work with the Pekin Area Chamber on an application to show impact to a greater area than just Pekin, and we anticipate on seeking up to $100,000 for a project. Potential projects discussed between staff and the Chamber are: • Partnership with Distillery Labs for entrepreneurship education/support • Grants for start-up costs for new or expanding small businesses • Partnership with Bradley SBDC to have a staff person in Pekin Page 26 of 27 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Agenda Date: November 10, 2025 To: Members of the Economic Development Advisory Committee From: Joshua Wray, Economic Development Director AGENDA ITEM: FY2027 Budget DESCRIPTION: Staff is beginning to prepare the FY27 budget detail and would like the Committee's feedback on where the economic development funds should be focused. Staff will provide additional information at the meeting, and further discussion may be held at future Committee meetings. Page 27 of 27