10-03-23 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: October 3, 2023
Location: Montana West Economic Development, 44 2nd Ave. W. Kalispell
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kisa Davison, Gabe Mariman, Marshall Noice, Catherine Potter,
Cara Lemire, George Giavasis, Jon Fetveit & Pam Carbonari (BID Exec. Coordinator)
CITY ATTENDEES: Katharine King
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: Lorraine Clarno; Chamber, Christy Dawson; MWED
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 8.36 AM by Kisa Davison, Chair
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated October 3 and the minutes of September 12 by Marshall
Noice with a second from George Giavasis - passed unanimously.
Financial Review — The board reviewed the financial report with limited discussion. Motion to accept
the financials as presented made by Cara Lemire with a second from Marshall Noice - passed
unanimously.
Executive Coordinator Report — Marshall Noice made a motion with a second by Jon Fetveit to
award the Downtown flower proposal to Whitefish Stage Gardens. The motion passed unanimously.
Hanging flower pots will be picked up the first week of October by the BID awarded new flower
supplier. They are also looking for a color scheme for next year. The BID Board discussed the color
scheme and suggested that they utilize red, white and blue. Pam attended a meeting to discuss the
unhoused population in Kalispell. Future meetings will be planned. Pam offered an update on the Art
Challenge event and closing reception. She also offered an update on the Parkline Run and
Brewfest.
City report — See written report
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Christy Dawson, MWED reported that they have many new programs
coming on line. They now have a new Brownfields program; they have food and Ag funds available
and tree thinning funds.
Lorraine Clarno, Chamber is busy preparing for the Grand Event on November 8.Government Affairs
will get an update on Public Schools Technology and Safety Levies on the October ballot. Frank
Garner and Bruce Tutvedt will discuss ballot measures that will allow for an open primary which
moves 2 — 4 candidates for the final ballot.
Discussion/Decision Items
Logo/brand update — Need to determine a release date after completion of the proposed colors and
the adoption of the tag line" Heart of the Valley"
Downtown Action Committee Update — The tool kit will be emailed by Lorraine to Board members
and will be released by the end of October at the training on October 26 & 27.
Hiring Committee — The hiring committee has identified 3 highly qualified candidates that will be
invited to a second interview. They hope to make a decision by the end of this week.
Holiday decor plan — First Interstate Bank offered the basement of the bank and parking lot to clean
the current garlands. December 1 is the Holiday Stroll and annual Community Tree Lighting. In an
effort to increase activity downtown discussion was held about the possibility of locating the KDA
stage in the Valley Bank parking lot for music. Cara indicated that she met with the Public Works
Director, Susie Turner to discuss the electric plugs on the historic poles. There are a number of
outlets that do not work. Last month it was discussed to have Paul (Downtown Ambassador) check
the outlets. Susie does not want Paul to climb a ladder and check the poles but the City does not
have the time to check them either. Cara Lemire will get a bid from an electrician to check the outlets
and replace plugs that don't work. A date will be set in October to clean the Garland and organize and
put up by Thanksgiving weekend.
Safe Street for All — 2 proposals were received by the City. They hope to award a contract by
October 16.
NEW BUSINESS: Discussion was held regarding the removal of a City bench on the corner of 3rd St.
W. and 1st Avenue W. The removal was not approved by the City. There was additional discussion
regarding the potential to replace benches, flower planters and historic light poles and the possibility
of utilizing TIF funds for the replacement.
ADJOURN: Meeting was adjourned at 10.09 AM by Chair Kisa
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, November 7 at 8.30 AM. Location TBD
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari
Executive Coordinator