05-06-09 DBID MinutesWEDNESDAY, MAY6, 2009
7:30 AM
CAMUS CREEK YARNS
338 Main Street
Kalispell, MT.
KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WORKSHOP
May 6, 2009 7:30 am.
Camus Creek Yarns, 338 Main St., Kalispell, MT.
Present: Bill Goodman (Chairperson), Melanie Cross, Tim Price, Jon Fetveit, Tana Rae (KDA), Katharine
Thompson (City of Kalispell), Janet Clark, Marshal Noice (8:00 am). Katharine left the meeting at the
beginning of the interviews.
Meeting called to order by Bill at 7:30 am.
BUDGET:
Bill presented the budget to Amy Robertson, City Finance Director, after the last Board workshop. Amy
gave Bill suggested revisions, stating that there was confusion on the Board's part about fiscal year ending
June ,2009 and a budget for the fiscal year 2009-2010. Also, we need to budget and spend enough money
to trigger the November assessment. Revised budget is attached. Jon and Tim will meet with Amy for
better understanding of the required budget.
FARMER'S MARKET/ FESTIVAL:
Melanie reminded the Board that Bryan Gion (Cooperative Development) would arrive next Tuesday to
meet with the Advisory Board. After discussion the decision was made that the Farmer's Market would not
be a co-op, and therefore Bryan would be cancelled.
MEETING WITH COLLEEN RUDIO:
Tana reported on the successful meeting with Colleen, May 1, discussion followed. Melanie moved to
spend $500.00 / session for 3 sessions plus expenses to hire Colleen to meet with the KDA and the BID,
second by Tim. Approved by all Board Members. Colleen would be instructed to direct the overall
structure of the KDA, including membership, and committees and events planning. The first meeting is
scheduled for May 21, 2009.
PROJECT UPDATES:
Marshall reported that Rita Fitzsimmons will have preliminary drawings for the logo within the next couple
of weeks. Bill submitted Rita's bill for $900.00 to be paid.
Jon moved to hire Joe Militello to design the BID website, second by Melanie. Approved by all Board
Members.
INTERVIEWS FOR MARKET MANAGER FOR FARMER'S MARKET/FESTIVAL:
The following candidates were interviewed:
Heather Anderson
Rebecca Groose-Jones
Lorie Hafer
Marshall moved to hire Lorie Hafer as an independent contractor for the position of Market Master May
thru August, 2009 at $2000.00 per month with the potential of a bonus, Tim second. Approved by all Board
Members.
Next workshop: Wed., May 13, 2009, Camus Creek Yarns.
Meeting Adjorned 10am. Marshall moved, Jon second. Approved by all Board Members.
vv In, an
2008-09
2009-10
Marketing plan, develop brand/Logo.
$
1,000.00
Staffing Hire part time director/coordinator
$
15,000.00
$
30,000.00
Development Activity
$
25,000.00
$
50,000.00
Si page
History plaques on buildings ($50 ea. installation)
$
1,000.00
$
2,000.00
Signs on light poles within district
$
3,500.00
$
3,500.00
Welcome sign at north and south entrance to district
$
1,500.00
Welcome stickers or signs in business windows
$
600.00
Website w/ vacancy page
$
6,000.00
$
1,500.00
wireless
$
2,000.00
$
2,000.00
Special Events
Farmer's Market ("People's Market")
$
5,000.00
$
5,000.00
"Festival" events
$
8,000.00
Christmas Lights
Insurance
$
10,000.00
$
10,000.00
Tourism
Visitor information booth
$
1,500.00
$
1,500.00
Visitor information Message Center
$
1,500.00
$
500.00
Walking tour maps & brochure
$
3,500.00
Expand Historic District
$
-
$
-
Beautification
"Cowboy art" 50150 cost share
$
1,000.00
$
5,000.00
"Pick It Clean" program [PIC] - Clean sidewalks
$
-
$
-
Cleaning & Flowers
$
1,500.00
$
3,500.00
Fagade renovation Grant
$
6,000.00
More User Friendly
Public bike racks
$
500.00
$
-
Cash Reserve 15%
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$
10,500.00
$
78,600.00
$140,500.00
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