04-15-09 DBID MinutesIMPROVEMENT-KALISPELL BUSINESS DISTRICT
BOARD WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2009
7:30 AM
CAMUS CREEK YARNS
338 Main Street
Kalispell, MT.
KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WORKSHOP
April 15, 2009
Camus Creek Yarns, 338 Main St., Kalispell, MT.
Present: Bill Goodman(Chairperson), Tim Price, Jon Fetveit, Melanie Cross, Marshall Noice, Janet, Tana Rae (KDA),
Katharine Thompson (City of Kalispell), Margaret Leakander.
Meeting called to order 7:35am. by Bill Goodman.
Approval of Minutes of April 8, 2009: Moved by Marshall, second by Melanie. Approved by all Board Members present.
Marshall stated that Karen Witt had contacted him and requested that US Bank be annexed to the BiD. Bill said he would
follow up.
Tim asked if the "press" had made contact about the lawsuit being settled in favor of the BID. Bill said yes, and he said he
did not comment because he thought the BID should be able to show what we are accomplishing rather than what we
want to accomplish and comment would be made later when we had accomplished some of our goals. All agreed.
LOGOS: Marshall will have examples next week from Jim Clayborn, Rita Fitzgerald, Snow Ghost, and CTA.
Katharine spoke with MDOT about the "brown" historic signs, but did not have definite answers and will continue to
pursue.
HISTORIC PLAQUES: Marshall will talk to individual property owners presenting the project as follows: Property owner
will pay approximately $60.00 for the plaque, the BID will allocate up to $50.00 per installation. The BID will inquire about
one installer doing all installations.
BANNERS: Marshall lead discussion, advising everyone to check out the metal signs in Ketchum Idaho, via website. We
need to have the logo before we proceed with banners.
STAFFING { DIRECTOR: Margaret stated her reason being at the meeting was to let everyone know that one of the main
reasons for forming the BID years ago was to have a Director who was paid, since we are all busy business people who are
not able to accomplish what needs to be done for the good of downtown. Marshall stated the benefits of Main Street
USA, which requires at least a half time staff person. Discussion followed, all agreed to hiring a part-time Director,
approximately $30,000.00 per year.
WEBSITE: Jon will have 3 bids at the next meeting.
FARMER'S MARKET: Melanie is working this project, Marshall suggested contacting Market Master in Whitefish and
Bigfork. Seed money will be needed from BID.
ROD RUN: General consensus is that the BID can not run or fund this event. Bill will contact Gordon.
COWBOY ART: Kay Lynn presented a marquette of a story of "Following the flowers". Each sculpture is $2000.00
including installation.
TOURISM: Bill is waiting for local bid for the information display, showed catalogue example, $1000.00.
Melanie would like for her husband to bid also.
WALKING TOUR BROCHURE; Katharine will have bids and more information next week.
Katharine returned from the Governor's Conference on Tourism in Helena. Handed out information on visitmt.com and
suggested all businesses look into the free listing. The Governor's Conference on Tourism will be in Kalispell, April 8 &9,
2010.
Bill will find out when the budget is due.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30am. Janet moved, Marshall second. Approved by all Board Members present.
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Clark, Secretary