07-30-24 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: July 30, 2024
Location: Chamber of Commerce
2nd Floor Board Room
2 S. Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
Board members present: Kisa Davison, Gabe Mariman, Marshall Noice, Nihcole Petersen,
Cara Lemire, George Giavasis, Jon Fetviet (phone), and Jamie Keller, Executive Director
Board members absent: None
Call to Order: 8:36am Kisa Davison
Minutes and Agenda:
Motion: A motion to approve was made by Marshall Noice and second by
Nihcole Petersen. Motion passed unanimously.
Financial Review:
Review and Approval
• The Board reviewed the updated financials and asked Jamie Keller to
follow up on deficits for line items — Garbage and Parking lots & Taxes
Motion: A motion was made by Gabe Mariman and seconded by Kisa Davison to
approve the financials. The motion passed unanimously.
Coordinator Report:
• Jamie Keller presented her report for the month of July 2024 and pointed out
several points of interest to follow up on progress for FY24/25 Workplans.
Facade Improvement Grants:
• No update
Branding & Marketing:
• Branding is complete with website updates coming in the near future
• George Giavasis will approach Flathead Beacon concerning social media
passwords
Downtown Ambassador:
• Several attempts at theft and vandalism downtown have been reported to the police
department
Downtown Events & Sponsorships:
Upcoming Events —Thursday Fest August 2024 Event— KBID to purchase an event
table cover for this and future events.
Motion: A motion to approve was presented by Marshall Noice and seconded by
Kisa Davison. Motion carried and approved.
• Jamie Keller will follow up with KBID board on future KDA events for 2025
Downtown Action Committee:
• The most recent committee meeting went well, and the program is shifting gears to
more of a community stewardship plan to allow for abetter focus on the downtown
community.
Report: City of Kalispell:
• A fluid tank is being removed from the ground in the parking lot at 3rd and Main
Streets.
• Support and feedback have been requested for the upcoming Safe Streets for All
Program at the July 15t", 2024, City Council Meeting.
o Safety Measures: Widening Sidewalks, altering stoplights and walk signals
and reducing width of street to slow traffic and reduce safety hazards.
Safe Streets for All:
• Kisa Davison reported updates for Safe Streets for All with a note on City Council
being a "waiting period" for public comment.
TIF Application Update:
• Kisa Davison prepared a report for board review to outline the grant application
details. Jamie Keller will review and create the application to the City of Kalispell.
• Discussion items:
o The BID intends to apply for $100,000.00 of funding to be divided over the
following five years to assist district constituents fulfill TIF funding
application obligations on design and engineering for district improvements
with the assistance of a local engineering firm.
o Goals: An empowered, informed, and active community.
■ BID to apply for $5,000 per property owner
■ BID to reach up to four property owners per year
■ BID to diversify engineering firms to maintain aesthetic appeal
Public Comment:
Gabe Mariman noted that Nates Chute Foundation will be the beneficiary for the
annual Block Party event at Bias Brewing on August 3, 2024. $1.00 of each beer sold
with go to the cause this year.
Miscellaneous:
• Main Street America Annual Membership — Jamie Keller presented concerns over
the value of being a national member of the organization in relationship to the
changed quarterly reporting requirements. The board has asked Jamie Keller to
compile the necessary information for the board to make an informed decision via
email and add this topic to the agenda for August 2024.
• A discussion was held concerning Katherine King's departure from the city
development office. Kisa plans to follow up with Katharine directly.
• Jamie Keller plans to attend Flathead Leadership for the 24/25 program year with a
total cost of $1,5000. Jamie asked the KBID board to cover a portion of the expense
and plans to request the same from the Kalispell Downtown Association board.
Motion: A motion was made by Gabe Mariman to approve $750.00 toward the
tuition expense with a second from Marshall Noice. Motion passed
unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned: 10:25am
A motion was made by Marshall Noice and seconded by Cara Lemire to adjourn
today's meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
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