08-19-25 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 - 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: July 15, 2025
Location: First Interstate Bank Building
2nd Floor Board Room
2 S. Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
Board members present: Kisa Davison, Gabe Mariman, George Giavasis, Marshall
Noice, and Jamie Keller, Executive Director
Board members absent: Jon Fetveit, Cara Lemire and Nihcole Peterson
Public in Attendance: Nelson Loring, Lorraine Clarno, and Jack Underhill
Call to Order: 8:39am - Kisa Davison
Public Comment:
• Lorraine Clarno noted the July 2026 airport closure for runway updates with
concerns being addressed on economic impact to the Flathead region, the
upcoming CAD Endorsement event on August 2611 with a sole focus through an
economic lens, and Flathead Leadership having 4 open spots for the 2026 class
and program changes due to budget cuts.
• Nelson Loring noted that the city development department is hoping for apply
for the Main Street revision grant next year and the Oregon Street project grant
is currently being worked on, and the Growth Plan pop-up events.
Minutes and Agenda:
• Minutes & Agenda Review and Approval
Motion: A motion to approve was made by Marshall Noice and seconded by
George Giavasis. Motion carried.
Financial Review:
• Review and Approval
Motion: A motion to approve was made by Marshall Noice and seconded by
George Giavasis. Motion carried.
Facade Improvement Grants:
• No new applications
Branding & Marketing:
• No updates at this time
Downtown Ambassador:
• Allis well with both ambassadors and downtown is clean and inviting.
Downtown Flowers:
• Downtown flowers are in good shape with the ambassador noting concerns
about longevity through September due to growth.
• 3 flower baskets were stolen around 3rd Street in the past week.
Downtown Events & Sponsorships:
• July 3111 Thursday Fest event.
• KBID to sponsor the August 21 s' event.
• A discussion took place concerning the challenges surrounding city
requirements on event vending permitting, liability insurance requirements and
decorations in the right of way. Jamie Keller will be looking into KBID's
insurance coverage for holiday decorations, flowers and pole banners in the
coming weeks.
Renewal Petition Planning:
• Jamie Keller will be looking into the history of the prior petition and finalizing
the form for 2027.
• The board noted a need to convene a work group to plan for renewal and
establish communications strategy.
New Fagade Improvement Program:
• An updated RFQ will be sent later next week via email and Nelson Loring is
working to discover what paperwork will be required from participating firms.
• A TIF revolving loan fund meeting will be held in the coming weeks to discuss
loan terms.
New Downtown Businesses & Development:
• Mary's Cookies, Sauce and Bread, and anew steak house and casino going into
the CAP building on Main Street.
Downtown Kalispell Forward:
• A meeting will take place next week to establish focus strategy and welcome
new participants to the table.
• Jamie Keller noted an upcoming meeting with NMAR organized by Erika Wertala
to discuss the organizational programs and goals of both KDA and KBID.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:58am
Motion: A motion was made by Marshall Noice and seconded by Kisa Davison to
adjourn today's meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Next board meeting: August 19, 2025
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