Kalispell Kruisen Public Comment from Marshall Noice Aimee Brunckhorst
From: marshall@montanamodernfineart.com
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2024 2:01 PM
To: Kalispell Meetings Public Comment
Subject: EXTERNAL Kalispell Kruisen
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Mayor Johnson and Council,
I am not able to attend tonight's meeting but want you to know of our experiences with Kalispell Cruise
as property and business owners in downtown Kalispell. Our building is at 127 Main Street and we have
short term rentals on the second floor. My family has owned buildings and businesses on Main Street
since 1969.
Let me start by saying we are in no way opposed to cruising Main Street. On the contrary, we welcome
such activity in our downtown. The problem exists not from cruising, but from excessive noise, and
unsafe driving. Unfortunately, our Main Street is now a drag strip for reckless drivers. The situation is just
pain unsafe for our citizens, and unwelcoming for our tourists.
Our business has been impacted by overnight guests to whom we refunded the cost of their stay due to
their complaint of noise on the street from cruising. Not a good way to run a profitable business. We
have had numerous guests who told us they loved the accommodations and were charmed by our
business district but would never stay in downtown again due to the racing, noisy cars. Not a good way
to build a business or a tourist base! Even though we provide earplugs to try and mitigate the noise, we
are in the process of spending thousands of dollars to install windows that might provide a little more
soundproofing.
I'm proud to serve on the Kalispell Business Improvement District board. I want you to know the cruise is
a frequently on our agenda. The problem impacts all of downtown Kalispell.
I have faith in the council's and the police department's ability to remedy this situation.
Respectfully yours,
Marshall Noice
Montana Modern Fine Art
406.755.5321
127 Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
MONTANA MODERN
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