04-06-22 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: April 6, 2022
Location: Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Cara Lemire, Pam Mower, Catherine Potter, Gabe Mariman, Jon
Fetveit & Pam Carbonari (BID Exec. Coordinator)
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Kisa Davison, Marshall Noice
CITY ATTENDEES: No one
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: Lorraine Clarno, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and Brett Serbin with
the Daily Interlake
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 9.11 AM by Cara Lemire, Board member
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated Apri15 and the minutes of March 1 by Jon Fetveit with a
second from Pam Mower. Motion passed unanimously.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Lorraine Clarno, Chamber of Commerce offered a report on the Growth
Summit. The Chamber Government Affair committee met and discussed alcohol laws in Montana.
We should work together to support any potential legislation.
Financial Review — The board reviewed the financial report with limited discussion.
City report — Katharine King was not in attendance but requested that the board offer a letter of
support for a grant that she is writing for a build project on West Reserve.
Executive Director Report — The Kalispell Downtown Association are talking about a new event in
August that will encourage the public to walk around downtown listening to music and watching artists
paint. The artists and music will be located in numerous places downtown. Pam also offered to write
the letter of support for the City of Kalispell's potential project on West Reserve. Jon Fetveit offered a
motion to approve the letter of support and it was seconded by Catherine Potter. The motion passed
unanimously.
Developers Group Update — Cara Lemire — No meeting last month so no report. The group will get
together on Wednesday, April 13.
Tenant List — Catherine Potter reported that Cabello Vida Salon on Main Street have moved out. No
other information available. Holly Larsen might be selling the building on the corner of Main and 1st
St. East. Marshall Noice might have some changes coming forward at his studio.
Discussion of 2022 — 2023 projects - Reviewed and corrections offered
Review budget — The budget was reviewed and discussed. Pam Mower made a motion to leave the
maximum grant for the Facade program at $5,000 and to budget $15,000 for this next fiscal year.
The motion was seconded by Jon Fetveit and passed unanimously. After additional discussion Pam
Mower made a motion to authorize the budget for 2023 as amended. Gabe Mariman offered a
second and the motion passed unanimously.
Picnic in the Park sponsorship request — The folks at the City of Kalispell Parks and Recreation
are in the process of soliciting for sponsors at the Picnic in the Park series. Pam Carbonari offered
the levels of sponsorship. Jon Fetveit offered a motion to approve a $500.00 sponsorship which was
seconded by Gabe Mariman and passed unanimously.
Go Local magazine ad — Pam Carbonari presented the advertising rates for the next Go Local
magazine. The board decided not to advertise at this time.
Develop an action plan for property owners when dealing with the homeless population
interfering with business operations — This item was postponed to next month.
Specific Goals and Discussion re: PR campaign — Postponed to the retreat
NEW BUSINESS: A board retreat will be scheduled for May. Catherine Potter will organize and lead
the'/2 day retreat which will be hosted at the Sherman Lodge.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned by Board person Cara Lemire at 10.42 AM with a motion by
Pam Mower and a second from Gabe Mariman which passed unanimously.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 9.00 AM — Kalispell Chamber of
Commerce Conference Room, 15 Depot Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari
Executive Coordinator