01-05-23 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: January 5, 2023
Location: Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kisa Davison, Cara Lemire, Pam Mower, Jon Fetveit, Catherine
Potter, Gabe Mariman & Pam Carbonari (BID Exec. Coordinator)
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Marshall Noice
CITY ATTENDEES: Katharine King
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: Lorraine Clarno, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 8.37 AM by Kisa Davison, Chair
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated January 5 and the minutes of December 6 by Pam Mower
with a second from Jon Fetveit 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 passed
unanimously.
Executive Coordinator Report — Pam Carbonari reported on Business Days at the Capital which
was held on January 2 & 3. A small group from Kalispell met with legislators to listen to their priorities
and then ask questions. Frosty the Brewfest will take place on February 4. The KDA is requesting a
sponsorship from the KBID. Cara made a motion to approve a $1500 sponsorship and Kisa Davison
seconded the motion. It was discussed how the KDA should be looking at off season efforts/events to
bring more people downtown. The motion passed with 3 in favor, Jon Fetveit voting no and Gabe
Mariman abstaining as he serves as the KDA committee lead on the event.
City report — See written report attached to agenda for the meeting.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Lorraine Clarno additionally updated the board on Business Days at
the Capital. She offered an update that the County does not favor creating a CPACE district at this
time and also believes that the Public information officer for the County, Steve White is no longer with
the county.
Discussion/Decision Items
Facade Improvement Grant Application — Kalispell Flowers by Hansen - Pam offered an update
on the Facade grant request from Kalispell Flowers by Hansen. To date the requested information
regarding ownership has not been approved. When the information is received Pam will secure an
opinion from the City Attorney regarding our requirements within the Facade program regarding
ownership are being met which will determine approval of the grant request or denial.
Facade Grant Extension — KGEZ is requesting an extension on the grant approved for them. It has
been difficult to get the windows which in turn delayed the building exterior work being completed.
Windows have now been received and stucco work will immediately follow. Jon made a motion to
authorize a 6 month extension with a second from Pam Mower. Passed unanimously.
Holiday decorations — Cara is working on a proposal for new greenery on 1st Ave. E. and W. She is
thinking about the need for brackets that potentially could hold wreaths. She will bring more
information next month so that the BID can take advantage of after the holiday sales. There is a need
for further discussion on electrical repairs needed on the Main Street poles. Cara indicated that she
would reach out to the Public Works Director, Susie Turner about getting the repairs done. Cara also
will be getting a quote from professional installers about the hanging and removal of the Christmas
decorations in the future. The board will also look at getting the current decorations cleaned and
prepped before next season. Lorraine Clarno also indicated that the Kalispell Chamber Foundation
would donate $1500 to the Holiday Decorations. Pam C. will send an invoice to the foundation.
Highline Design Update — Nothing has moved forward yet however 4 of the board members offered
to work with Highline. The members are Jon Fetveit, Catharine Potter, Cara Lemire and Kisa
Davison. KDA will be asked to offer a couple of members also.
NEW BUSINESS: Future discussion about a newsletter will be scheduled. A general discussion was
held regarding vagrancy downtown. Would night vision cameras be of help? How can we get our
community treatment centers back open? Catherine and Jon requested that vagrancy be placed on
the next meeting agenda.
ADJOURN: Cara Lemire made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Pam Mower. The
meeting was adjourned by Board Chair, Kisa Davison at 10.45 AM
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, February 7, at 8.30 AM — Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room, 15 Depot Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari
Executive Coordinator