09-06-22 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Location: Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kisa Davison, Cara Lemire, Gabe Mariman, Pam Mower, Jon
Fetveit, & Pam Carbonari (BID Exec. Coordinator)
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Marshall Noice, Catherine Potter
CITY ATTENDEES: Katharine King
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: Lorraine Clarno, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, Kyle Waterman,
Citizen
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 8.40 AM by Kisa Davison, Chair
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated September 6 and the minutes of August 2 by Jon Fetveit with
a second from Cara Lemire. Motion passed unanimously.
Financial Review — The board reviewed the financial report with limited discussion. Motion to accept
the financials as presented made by Pam Mower with a second from Jon Fetveit. Motion passed
unanimously.
Executive Director Report — Pam Carbonari reported on the Art Challenge and 5k/10k run events.
She also presented information from the City Attorney regarding individual property owners
requesting annexation into the BID. The City Attorney determined that all property owners would
need to file a petition to extend the district in order to allow a new property owner into the district. The
board made a determination to wait until the district is renewed to enlarge the district. Kisa will reach
out to American Axe and let them know about the Attorney's advice.
City report — Katharine provided a written report and additional limited information was presented
and discussed regarding the parking garage proposal and also a new grant application for a Main
Street Study. During discussion regarding the parking garage Jon mentioned that if we want to
maximize the property values and infill downtown we will have to go up. Discussion followed.
Katharine also discussed the grant application she is submitting on behalf of the city for a potential
Main Street study. The grant applications are for Safe Streets for all and the other is reconnecting
community.
Progress Update/Next steps on Goals
Goal #1 Working list was sent to all board members. Board members are requested to review the list
and fill in any information on property owners that you may have.
Goal #2: Completed. Kisa will be the designee liaison from the BID.
Goal #3: In depth discussion was held regarding a PR campaign. Concern was mentioned about the
total cost and that building a campaign wouldn't happen until the BID was $20,000 invested. It was
discussed that there is already a "buzz" around downtown and that developers were already coming
downtown. It was mentioned that Downtown might have a perception problem and getting the word
out to locals about downtown and what is offered could be of help. Discussion centered on the need
for maybe a Kiosk or social media. The Abbi Agency would create a road map for the BID but that is
not what we need. A brand update would be around $7500 to $10,000. Highline Design has offered
to walk through their process if desired. Pam C. was asked to receive an estimated cost for a website
update from Learned Reality. Cara made a motion seconded by Jon to not move forward with the
Abbi Agency at this time. The motion passed unanimously. Next steps are to get a logo bid from Joni
Stoll, Snow Ghost and Highline Development. Additionally, get an updated proposal from Learned
Reality on the website.
Goal #4: Has been completed. This item to develop a "Friends of the Parkline" will be moved to the
Independent Development Committee.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Lorraine Clarno informed the board that TBID is in the process of
beginning the feasibility study for a sports facility. The Chamber of commerce is engaging in
conversations about growth in our community. Child care has about 180 new spots available for child
care with 2 businesses receiving large grants. The State Senate and House candidates will be at the
Chamber luncheon on September 20 for a debate. The Chamber Grand event will be held in
November and nominations for awards are due this Friday. The Manufacturers Alliance is working on
work force housing. Lorraine also indicated that she needs help with the disorderly conduct in public
spaces with the homeless population. When there is an interaction with them parties need to file 3rd
party reports.
NEW BUSINESS: Newsletter schedule and content was postponed until after logo
discussion/decision.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned by Board Chair, Kisa Davison at 10.50 AM with a motion by
Jon Fetveit and a second from Cara Lemire.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, October 4, at 8.30 AM — Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room, 15 Depot Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari
Executive Coordinator