02-24-10 DBID MinutesKALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Montana West Economic Development Office
314 Main St. Kalispell, MT.
PRESENT: Jon Fetveit (Chairperson), Marshall Noice, Melanie Cross, Margaret Lekander, Tim Price,
Janet Clark, Bill Goodman, Pam Carbonari, Katharine Thompson (City of Kalispell).
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER by Jon at 7:4lam.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Bill, second by Marshall. Approved by all Board Members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17, 2010: Moved by Bill, second by Marshall. Approved
by all Board Members.
Jon welcomed Pam Carbonari as the new BID Coordinator.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: No one present.
PROJECT LIST FOR THE COORDINATOR:
Marketing
Web Site
Fill Vacancies
Truck Rout Signage
Pam meet Property owners
Walking Brochures
Networking
Email List
Newsletter
Co-ordinate Volunteer Groups
Art & Beautification
Main Street Program
Sign Design
Stripe Parking Spaces
Downtown Art From City (2Sanders Bronzes)
"Cowboy Art"
The above list was suggested by the Board Members and put into the above format by Bill in an email.
General discussion of the Event Liability Insurance Policy which is due for renewal. Pam was directed to
acquire 3 bids for renewal. The present policy covers 9 Thursdayfest events, I Rod Run, I St. Patrick's
Day Parade.
Jon asked Pam to create an ongoing list of projects and report at each Board meeting on her progress.
Marshall moved to authorize Jon to choose between Rita Fitzsimmons and Joe Milletilo for the
Walking Tour Brochure layout and design, second by Margaret. Approved by all Board Members.
Marshall moved to authorize Jon to spend up to $800.00 from the budget for a laptop or Netbook
computer for Pam, second by Melanie. Approved by all Board Members.
Katharine Thompson (City of Kalispell), suggested that the BID have a meeting with Wade Elder from
the Revolving Loan Fund. Katharine also stated there was a Needs Assessement Meeting tonight. The
BID may be interested in regards to the city's water main extension issue in downtown Kalispell.
Special Events committee meeting of the KDA following today's BID meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 9am. Moved by Janet, second by Melanie.
Respectfully submitted ;
Janet Clark, Secretary