03-05-19 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: March 5, 2019
Location: 14 3rd St. E., Kalispell, MT.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Marshall Noice, Kisa Davison, Maggie Doherty, Ryan Berweger,
Curtis Bartel & Pam Carbonari (BID Exec. Director)
ABSENT: Christopher Petersen & Karen Sanderson
CITY ATTENDEES: None
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: No one
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 8:39 AM by Chairman Marshall Noice
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated March 5 and the minutes of February 5 by Kisa Davison with
a second by Ryan Berweger— approved
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: No public comments
BUSINESS
Facade Application: The application from Misty Minnehan with Montana Marie located at 140 Main
Street was reviewed by the Board. She applied for new windows. A motion to approve a grant of
$2,155.58 was received from Maggie Doherty with a second from Kisa Davison. Motion passed
unanimously.
Update on KAOS: Marshall offered an update on Kalispell Art on the Street. The KAOS committee
will continue to work with FVCC manufacturing department regarding fabrication and also the City of
Kalispell regarding available locations and fabrication requirements, materials etc. The committee
would like to start with 3 bike racks that will be located on Main Street and are in the process of
developing a $5000 budget to cover any potential costs of the project. Marshall requested that the
KBID Board look at contributing $1500.00 from the Art category in the budget. The Kalispell
Downtown Association will also be asked to contribute. Maggie made a motion to approve $1500
sponsorship towards the 3 bike racks with a second from Kisa. The motion passed unanimously.
Retreat date and time: A date was set for a retreat that will allow more in depth conversation
regarding potential projects in the downtown, the Mission, Vision & purpose statement, parking
issues, snow removal, and a potential project regarding positive notifications to building owners that
have done note -worthy projects and/or upkeep in the downtown of the buildings. The scheduled date
Is Friday, April 12 from Noon — 5:00 P.M.
Dissemination of survey results: The board reviewed a one page report that will be sent out with
invitations to the social. A number of changes were discussed. Pam will make the proposed
changes and bring it to the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
KALICO: Marshall offered information regarding a new group that has been organizing to work on an
Art Center in downtown Kalispell. Alisha and Adam Schilling and Abbie held a kick-off party at Noice
Studio February 27 to talk about their vision and to encourage participation to move it forward. The
new group is called KALICO and more will be shared as it progresses.
PARKING COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Chairman Marshall asked board member Christopher Petersen
to attend the City of Kalispell Parking Committee meetings once a month. He has agreed to do so
and report back to the board.
Executive Director Report:
The KBID social is scheduled for May 9 from 5:30 — 7:00. Location to be determined.
Frank Garner is working on a couple of bills regarding liquor licensing and the availability of new
restaurant beer and wine licenses. Pam will continue to communicate with Representative Garner
and will notify the BID Board of drafts that come forward.
The date for Ladies Night Downtown has been set for Friday, May 10 from 5:00 — 8:00.
Pam has been attending the Committee meetings for the Rails to Trails project. She briefly reviewed
the project and the preferred design elements to connect the trail to downtown. The planning
document can be found on the City of Kalispell's website.
ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 AM by Maggie Doherty with a second from Ryan
Berweger. The motion passed unanimously.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday March 5, 2019 at 8:30 AM — Whipps Building, Second Floor
Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari