07-02-19 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: July 2, 2019
Location: 14 3rd St. E., Kalispell, MT.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Marshall Noice, Curtis Bartel, Christopher Petersen, Ryan
Berweger, Karen Sanderson & Pam Carbonari (BID Exec. Director)
ABSENT: Maggie Doherty, Kisa Davison
CITY ATTENDEES: Katharine King
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: No one
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 9:00 AM by Chairman Marshall Noice
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated July 2 and the minutes of June 4 by Christopher Petersen
with a second by Ryan Berweger — approved unanimously
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Katharine King from the City Community Development Department has
new renderings for the trail project. She also indicated that impact fees might become an available
expense in the TIF.
BUSINESS
Facade Improvement grant request: Jim Bos with First Avenue Tap House has applied for a facade
improvement grant for his building at 139 1st Ave. W. The board reviewed the application and Ryan
Berweger offered a motion to approve the grant for $5000. The motion was seconded by Christopher
and passed unanimously.
Discussion regarding notification to property owners about the Facade Program: It was
determined to notify property owners about the Facade Program through an email newsletter. The
board discussed a Facebook ad with potentially a $200 boost. No motion was made to authorize.
There was additional discussion about requesting that Maggie write an article in the Beacon. The
board would also like to continue with a hard copy newsletter to property owners but it was not
determined how often one would be sent.
Request for Great Bear Festival sponsorship: The BID received a request from the Kalispell Noon
Rotary Club for a sponsorship of the brew festival which will be held on August 3. During discussion
of the request Christopher indicated that he did not believe that the festival would benefit property
owner's downtown. Curtis believes that the request does meet our mission and vision. Marshall
spoke in favor and indicated that he would like to support the festival in come capacity. Karen made a
motion to support with a $500 sponsorship with a second from Ryan. The motion passed with Karen,
Marshall, Ryan and Curtis voting in favor with Christopher voting in opposition.
Explanation of the budget process: Pam explained that the City Council has adopted a preliminary
budget with spending authority but the final budget will not be authorized until August 19. The city
needs to receive the final property tax numbers from the county prior to the final budget acceptance.
Update downtown flowers: It is taking about 5 hours each day to water the flowers. It is extremely
difficult to haul the water tank. The situation would be much improved with a watering vehicle of
some sort. Christopher is still working on trying to find an electric golf cart at a reasonable price.
Once a cart is purchased they can get it modified quickly.
NEW BUSINESS- UPDATES:
• Paul is watering the trees downtown every Monday.
• Curtis cannot attend Chamber board meetings but suggests that someone from the BID
attend.
• Curtis attended a meeting at the Eagles and encouraged them to apply for a Fagade
Improvement grant.
Executive Director Report:
• John Hinchey's building located at 290 Main Street is ready to be leased.
• Thursday!Fest is looking for a couple of band sponsorships
• The Kalispell Bar is now open and serving adult beverage but no food Tuesday — Friday from
4:00 — 9:00.
ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 AM by Christopher Petersen with a second from
Karen Sanderson. The motion passed unanimously.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday August 6, 2019 at 8:30 AM — Whipps Building, Second Floor
Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari