02-20-24 Business Improvement District Minutes 2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: February 20, 2024
Location: First Interstate Bank— 2nd Floor Conference room
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kisa Davison, Catharine Hooper, Gabe Mariman, Cara Lemire, and
Jamie Keller, Executive Director
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Jon Fetveit, George Giavasis & Marshall Noice
CITY ATTENDEES: None
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: Lorraine Clarno, Executive Director for Chamber of Commerce
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 9:04AM by Kisa Davison
MOTION: To approve the agenda dated February 20, 2024, first Cara Lemire, second Kisa Davison
and passed unanimously. Minutes of January 9, 2024 to be revised and presented to the board for
approval.
Financial Review— Motion to approve financials made by Cara Lemire with a second from Gabe
Mariman and passed unanimously.
City report — Katharine King announced a meeting with the URA is set for January 17t" to discuss a
multitude of city decisions including a welcome to Kalispell sign.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC:
Lorraine Clarno of The Chamber of Commerce noted:
• The levy is moving forward
School District 5 survey in motion — Chamber to review data this week
Chamber will be presenting to City Council this evening on the Safety Action Committee
• Promoting Wander Map — 5,000 current members and 8 additional from recent marketing
Safe Streets for All — Open house discussion event taking place on March 5, 2024 offering the
public an opportunity to present
Upcoming: De-Escalation Training on March 20, 2024 — Community Defense Training
Discussion/Decision Items: Work Plan FY 24/25
Spring Mixer Event — KBID to participate in this event
• Motion to submit second TIF funding grant application for facade improvement and public art
funding. First, Kise Davison, Second, Kara Lemire — Passed unanimously
• Bike rack update — Jamie & Gabe both working with KDA to make repairs and offered points of
interest with production of additional racks
• Paul Fessel to retire from Downtown Ambassador role, board has requested Jamie increase
efforts to reach new potential candidates
Spring Flowers — Gabe will follow up with White Fish Stage Gardens to check on progress
Safe Street for All — No updated at this time
NEW BUSINESS:
• Board is in favor of purchasing a computer to be shared by both KBID and KDA for use by the
executive director. Vote: First, Cara Lemire, Second, Gabe Mariman — passed unanimously
Cara Lemire to set up a committee meeting to discuss branding update and details
• Downtown property owners contact list: Catherine Hooper is working on updating current
contact information.
• Parkline funding: $4,000 currently in the budget. The board does not wish to take action with
funding at this time. Jamie to add to agenda for March 2024 meeting
ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn by Catherine Hooper with a second by Cara Lemire. Motion passed
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30AM.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 8.30 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jamie Keller
Executive Director