08-03-21 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: August 3, 2021
Location: Whipps Building, 14 3rd St. E., Second Floor Conference Room
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kisa Davison, Pam Mower, Cara Lemire, Gabe Mariman, Catherine
Potter, Marshall Noice & Pam Carbonari (BID Exec. Coordinator)
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Jon Fetveit
CITY ATTENDEES: Katharine King, City of Kalispell
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: Lorraine Clarno, Chamber of Commerce
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 8:36 AM by Kisa Davison, Chair
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated August 3 and the minutes of July 6 by Pam Mower with a
second from Cara Lemire. Motion passed unanimously.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Lorraine Clarno attended the meeting to familiarize herself with the
KBID
Financial Review— The board reviewed the end of year financial and also the first month of the new
fiscal year.
City report — Katharine King reported that she is working on getting us monthly information on City
permits. The Parkline Trial has seen some vandalism in particular concrete. Work on the trail is
ahead of schedule and landscaping will begin in the spring. She offered to schedule a time to walk
the trail. The Bypass at Foys Lake exit is on schedule. Comments have been received regarding the
tear drop round -about. The Airport Road TIF project is finishing up with the construction punch list,
Parents and friends will be encouraged to use the parking lot for Legend Field use.
Executive Coordinators report — The Department of Commerce grant is now ready for the final
submission of the grant for the Historic Standards with the adoption of the standards by the Kalispell
City Council. Fagade Improvement grants update; No movement on the Music One Building and the
Masonic Lodge has completed their installation of new windows. The BID is a sponsor of the Great
Bear Festival and have received 4 VIP passes for use by the BID Board members.
Developers Group update — Cara Lemire reminded the board of the next meeting which will be held
at 9:30 AM on August 11. One of the topics of conversation will be the potential development of
Friends of the Parkline Trail. Additionally, Susie Turner, City of Kalispell Public Works Director will be
in attendance to offer an update & discussion on sidewalk improvements, water main on Main Street,
and what the BID can do to help businesses with sidewalk improvements. Jarod Nygren the Planning
Director will also be in attendance. Another topic of discussion will be the potential of hanging
banners over Main Street.
3rd and Main Committee Update — Kisa Davison represents the BID on this City of Kalispell
committee. The city received only one RFP. There is concern about a large hotel on Main Street.
An Interview will be held by the committee on 8/11 and then a recommendation to the City Council.
Kisa would like to encourage the BID Board to participate in a public campaign on the proposed "The
Charles" hotel. If this is approved by the Council in September Kisa suggests that the BID put
together an action calendar to get the correct and positive word out about the project. There will be a
need to talk about replacement parking. It is anticipated that there will be a proposal for a parking
garage but it is not part of this RFP.
Additional Discussion Items:
Historic Downtown Tour App — Kisa has information on a new app and will present it to the board at
the next meeting.
Newsletter — This item will be moved to a planning meeting
Monthly Guest list and schedule —Kisa will draft a list and the board will review.
Schedule KBID Social — September? — KBID property owners will be invited to attend a social on
September 16 from 5:00 — 7:00 pm, location TBD. Pam will send Kisa a mailing list of all property
owners and Kisa will ask Elma & George Giavasis of Highline design to create the invitation.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned by Chair Davison at 10:24 AM
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 8:30 AM — Location to be determined
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari
Executive Coordinator