11-19-24 Business Improvement District Minutes 2017—2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: November 19, 2024
Location: First Interstate Bank Building
2nd Floor Board Room
2 S. Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
Board members present: Kisa Davison, Cara Lemire, George Giavasis, Gabe Mariman, Jon
Fetveit, and Jamie Keller, Executive Director
Board members absent: Nihcole Petersen & Marshall Noice
Public in Attendance: Nelson Loring
Call to Order: 8:33am Kisa Davison
Minutes and Agenda:
• Review and Approval
Motion:A motion to approve was made by Cara Lemire and second by
George Giavasis. Motion passed unanimously.
Financial Review:
• Review and Approval
Motion: A motion to approve was made by Jon Fetveit and second by
George Giavasis. Motion passed unanimously.
Coordinator Report:
• Jamie Keller presented her report for the month of November 2024 and pointed
out several points of interest to follow up on progress for FY24/25 Workplans and
noted highlights of the Montana Main Street Annual Confrence.
Facade Improvement Grants:
• No new applications at this time
Branding& Marketing:
• George Giavasis noted social media password process with little progress at this
time.
• Jamie Keller noted website repairs update and progress
Downtown Ambassador:
• The board requested that Jamie Keller begin the hiring process for the ambassador
role for 2025.
Downtown Flowers:
• No update at this time
Downtown Events &Sponsorships:
• Jamie Keller noted the upcoming KDA events of the Holiday Stroll on December 6t"°
Frosty the Brew Fest 2025.
Chamber of Commerce:
• Loraine Clarno noted the upcoming Chamber Luncheon with Logan Health, the
2025 Legislative Session, and Business Days Event in January of 2025.
Safe Streets for All&City Update:
• Nelson Loring noted a meeting with Montana Department of Transportation last
week and the city of Kalispell is moving forward with phase 2 of the design plan.
Holiday Lights & Decor
• Jamie Keller noted current conditions and concerns with holiday decorations and
lights for the Depot Park tree while working with Richard Dilka to install holiday
decor.
o A majority of the board noted the hope of finding funding to purchase
additional tree lights, more lighted garland, and white snowflakes for
downtown light poles.
Motion:A motion to approve up to $2,000.00 to purchase additional lights and decor
was presented first by Kisa Davison and seconded by George Giavasis. Passed
unanimously.
TIF Application Update:
• The board discussed the TIF program in general and noted potential positive
outcomes for Kalispell.
Meeting Adjourned: 10:08am
A motion was made by Kisa Davison and seconded by Jon Fetveit to adjourn today's
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Next board meeting: November 19, 2024
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