03-07-23 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: March 7, 2023
Location: Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kisa Davison — by Zoom, Cara Lemire - by Zoom, Pam Mower,
Catherine Potter, Gabe Mariman & Pam Carbonari (BID Exec. Coordinator)
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Jon Fetveit
CITY ATTENDEES: Katharine King
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: Lorraine Clarno, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 8.36 AM by Kisa Davison, Chair
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated March 7 and the minutes of February 9 by Marshall Noice
with a second from Pam Mower 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 Marshall Noice passed
unanimously.
Executive Coordinator Report — The Board was informed that the grant application request to the
Montana Main Street Program for new benches downtown was denied. Pam presented a request
from Kalispell Parks and Recreation for Picnic in the Park Sponsorship. Kisa Davison made a motion
to approve a $1000 sponsorship with a second from Gabe Mariman. Motion passed unanimously.
Pam reported on the success of Frosty the Brewfest and also the Chocolate Affair. Additionally, she
attended the Economic Outlook Seminar and also the Glacier Bank Economic Round Table. Montana
Downtown Association Executive Directors are meeting monthly by Zoom to discuss issues affecting
the cities in Montana.
City report — See written report attached to agenda for the meeting. Katharine King reported that she
was writing a grant request for Transportation Alternatives grant to complete 815' of sidewalk on Four
Mile Drive by Kidsports and requested that the KBID offer a letter of support for the application. She
will also be writing an additional grant request for Brownsfield clean-up funds that can be utilized city
wide. Katharine also requested a letter of support for the Brownsfield grant.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Lorraine Clarno with the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce invited BID
Board members to attend a listening session with Rep. Courtney Sprunger at 8.00 Thursday morning.
Also, on Friday she plans a Zoom call with Speaker of the House, Matt Regier at noon. The March
Chamber luncheon will focus on Air Service in Kalispell and an update on the progress of the Airport
renovations.
Discussion/Decision Items
Holiday Decorations- Cara Lemire has sent an email to Suzie Turner the Director of Public Works to
request that the light poles downtown get the electric hookups evaluated. She is also working on
mock-ups for the April board meeting and has requested a budget designation for $15,000 for 2023-
2024.
Highline Design Update — Jill with Highline has sent the committee an update on the progression of
the work they are doing and a schedule for work outcomes.
Fabrication — Golf Cart — Kisa Davison will contact am acquaintance, Cody and see if he would be
willing to offer an estimate for the work. Pam Carbonari will contact Christopher Petersen with NW
Automotive (aka — M3FAB) to get a bid also. If unsuccessful, Pierce and Currier will be contacted.
Budget draft 2023 — 2024 — The board reviewed the 2022 — 2023 budget numbers and made
changes as needed for the 2023 — 2024. The budget will be amended and sent to the board prior to
the next meeting.
KBID Board openings - The board appointments for Gabe Mariman and Cara Lemire expire April
30, 2023. Both will be applying for reappointment. Applications are due mid -April. The Mayor and
Council will appoint new members prior to the end of April.
Growth Summit presentation — The Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Growth Summit on
April 12 from 7.30 — 1.00 pm. Kisa Davison has been asked to give a presentation about what is
happening downtown.
Downtown Clean Up — Some of the board members are interested in coordinating a clean-up
downtown event in May or June. Discussion was held about focusing on Depot Park and looking for
volunteers to help. Possibly the KBID could work with the KDA to partner. This event could be called
Rock the Block (offered by Lorraine Clarno). Possible date the week before Memorial Day on
Sunday, May 21 at 1.00. Discussion was held about reaching out to Banks and Churches to help.
More discussion will be held.
Letter/info on How to Handle Vagrancy — Kisa Davison will reach out to the Kalispell Police
Department to get their recommendations.
Letter to KBID members — Kisa offered a draft letter for review and further discussion. More
discussion is needed and this item will be placed on the next meeting agenda. Perhaps this could be
sent out jointly with the KDA.
NEW BUSINESS: Pam Carbonari requested that the May meeting be moved from May 2 to May 9
as she will be out of town. Pam Mower made a motion to move the meeting which was seconded by
Kisa Davison. Motion approved unanimously.
ADJOURN: Pam Mower made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Kisa Davison. The
meeting was adjourned by Board Chair, Kisa Davison at 10.56 AM.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, April 4, at 8.30 AM — Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room, 15 Depot Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari
Executive Coordinator