12-17-24 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: December 17, 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, Nihcole Petersen,
Gabe Mariman, Marshall Noice, Jon Fetveit, and Jamie Keller, Executive Director
Board members absent: None
Public in Attendance: Nelson Loring
Call to Order: 8:35am Kisa Davison
Public Comment:
• Jamie Keller noted that the Hockaday Museum and the Warming Center have
launched their annual fundraising campaigns.
• Jamie Keller noted that KDA maybe changing the date and location of board
meetings to Stockman Bank on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Minutes and Agenda:
• Review and Approval
Motion: A motion to approve was made by George Giavasis and second by
Cara Lemire. Motion passed unanimously.
Financial Review:
• Review and Approval
Motion: A motion to approve was made by George Giavasis and second by
Cara Lemire. 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
Facade Improvement Grants:
• No new applications at this time
Branding & Marketing:
• George Giavasis noted social media password progress with account access
updates
• Jamie Keller noted website repairs update and progress
Downtown Ambassador:
• Jamie Keller is actively obtaining estimates from various independent contractors
Downtown Flowers:
• The board discussed flowers and the possibility of banners for odd light poles on
Main Street for 2025.
• Cara Lemire will work on estimates for banners and hardware
Downtown Events & Sponsorships:
• Jamie Keller noted the success of the 2024 Holiday Stroll on December 6,2024 and
the upcoming Frosty the Brew Fest 2025.
• The board discussed bringing the Spring Mixer over from KDA to manage and a
committee was established to assist with planning. Cara Lemire and Nihcole
Petersen volunteered.
Chamber of Commerce:
• Kisa Davison noted the upcoming meeting with legislators for the workforce housing
bill and urged board members to attend.
Safe Streets for All & City Update:
• Nelson Loring noted a meeting with Montana Department of Transportation and
increased goal of collaboration to determine what improvements need to be made.
• The city development department is working on the Raise Grand Application for
2025 and has requested the BID write a letter of support as part of the process.
• Consultants are currently working on the scope of the safety action plan. The team
will be evaluating 1 st and 1 s'Avenues this week and Nelson noted that Main Street
was evaluated last week.
Holiday Lights & Decor
• The board discussed the holiday lights and Depot Park tree lighting ceremony. Jamie
Keller noted that no additional lights were purchased apart from the gift that Santa
Bob and his wife of 17 new light sets. Jamie Keller noted she would like to do
something in kindness for them given how wonderful they have been to work with.
Motion: A motion was made by Kisa Davison to approve a gift for up to $100
for Santa and seconded by Cara Lemire. Motion carried.
TIF Application Update:
• The TIF Grant application was approved by city council
• Nelson Loring noted the importance of correct wording on the program marketing
based on the Technical Assistance regulations of the application. Jamie Keller to
meet with Nelson to further discuss and outline the marketing plan.
• Nelson Loring noted there is funding available to launch the program now and the
board discussed potential projects beginning January 2025.
Meeting Adjourned: 10:22am
A motion was made by Marshall Noice and seconded by Nihcole Petersen to adjourn
today's meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Next board meeting: November 19, 2024
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