10-28-09 DBID MinutesKALISPELL BUSINNESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
October 28, 2009
Colter Coffee, 424 Main St. Kalispell
Present: Bill Goodman (Chairman), Marshall Noice, Jon Fetveit, Margaret Leakander, Tim Price,
Janet Clark, Tana Rae (KDA).
Meeting Called To Order: 7:39am by Bill Goodman
Approval of the Agenda: Moved by Marshal, second by Margaret. Approved by all Board Members.
Approval of the Minutes of September 30: Moved by Margaret, second by Marshall. Approved by
all Board Members.
WALKING TOUR BROCHURE:
All 5000 brochures have been distributed.
Marshall moves to put the BID Walking Tour Brochure out for 3 bids on the redesign and
rewrite of the brochure, one of the bids to be 406 Graphics. Second by Jon. Approved by all
Board Members.
Jon addressed his meeting with Amy Robinson.
Marshall brought to the attention of the Board a "Buy Local" publication, suggested the BID buy the
back cover for $250.00. Janet asked for more information at the next meeting.
HIRE BID DIRECTOR:
General discussion of the position while reviewing the job description which had been written earlier.
Bill will write a new job description from today's discussion, and email to Board Members for
review.
BILL' S MEETING WITH THE CITY MANAGER AND KATHARINE:
1. Streetscape benches: City Manager suggested that a community work day be set up to replace the
benches.
2. Parking survey: Jerry Nix will complete the survey but at this time would like to be paid
$1600.00 for his work. Jerry would be hired as an independent contractor, funds would be used from
the Parking in Lieu fund and the Parking Commission would be contacted for their approval.
3. Dead and dying trees: At this time no solution.
4. Weed control is a complex problem involving the city, county, private ownership and
responsibility.
Jon made the point that other BIDS maintain the cleanliness of the district.
5. Woodland Park Ice Skating: The pond will be run by the City this winter. Jennifer from Parks
and Recreation will be at our next Board meeting to update us.
WEB SITE;
Joe Militelo continues to help with our site. The Board approved $500.00 from the Website budget
for Joe to provide an email marketing bulk service.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 Moved by Janet, second by Tim. Approved by all Board Members.
Respectfully submitted
Janet Clark
Secretary