09-16-25 Business Improvement District Minutes 2017-2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: September 16, 2025
Location: First Interstate Bank Building
2nd Floor Board Room
2 S. Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
Board members present: Kisa Davison, Gabe Mariman,Jon Fetviet-via telephone,
Cara Lemire, Marshall Noice, George Giavasis, and Jamie Keller, Executive Director
Board members absent: Nihcole Peterson
Public in Attendance: Lorraine Clarno, Nelson Loring and Paul Faessel
Call to Order: 8:32am-Kisa Davison
Public Comment:
• Chamber Update: Lorraine Clarno noted the pre-release center luncheon event
today, a childcare steering committee meeting coming up with 14 states
collaborating with data updates coming soon,the Grant Event on November 611
with a fun new theme, and the upcoming Downtown Kalispell Forward
committee meeting.
• Downtown Maintenance Program: Paul Faessel presented on the remaining
tasks that need to be completed for the 2025 season and noted concerns for the
future. Paul noted that he plans to return to his role for the 2026 season and is
requesting a full-time assistant to help manage the downtown maintenance
needs.
o Jamie Keller to adjust the agenda for October 2025 to allow additional
time to discuss the budget constraints and level of service the BID
currently offers.
• City Update: Nelson Loring noted a meeting that took place with the revolving
loan fund committee in relation the TIF funding for the new facade improvement
program.
o Applications will be underwritten at a 3-4% interest rate, similar to a
bank loan that will be processed through the committee and then the
Urban Renewal Agency.Applicants should be referred to Nelson Loring
once the initial facade improvement process has been completed.A
further discussion took place on the process,and the response was that
each application will be handled on a case-by-case basis through the
loan committee.The board requested additional information on how the
loan process will work so the BID can ensure consumers are informed.
The board also requested more information on what repairs or
improvements can be made through the grant program and what would
need to go through the loan process.
o The city is in the process of hiring a city manager at this time.
Minutes and Agenda:
• Minutes &Agenda Review and Approval
Motion:A motion to approve was made by Marshall Noice and seconded by
Cara Lemire. Motion carried.
Financial Review:
• Review and Approval
Motion:A motion to approve was made by Marshall Noice and seconded by
Gabe Mariman. Motion carried.
• A discussion took place on budgetary concerns with the consensus being that
the budget is no longer adequate and given the inflation rates on expenses.
• A discussion took place on the current liability insurance and golf cart
insurance quotes.Jamie Keller will send the quote to the board via email once it
is verified that the coverage is the same and cost is allowable within the budget
constraints.
Facade Improvement Grants:
• No new applications at this time
Branding& Marketing:
• Marshall Noice noted he would like to see an increase in communications and a
discussion took place on the unresolved social media password and if it would
be in the best interest of both KBID and KDA to simply open new social media
accounts.
Downtown Ambassador:
• No updates at this time. See public comments.
Downtown Flowers & Holiday Decor:
• Jamie Keller sent an email with overall estimates based on conversations with
Michelle at Plant Land and Cody at Columbia Falls Nursery on September 9,
2025,that included 2 options on reducing services to better meet budgetary
constraints.Jamie will update the board via email once the official estimates
are in.
o The board asked Jamie Keller to clear the proposed agenda for October
2025 to allow for a 2026 planning session.
o The board asked Jamie Keller to obtain estimates on the holiday
decorations.
Downtown Events &Sponsorships:
• Jamie Keller noted that the Holiday Stroll event planned for December 5, 2025,
is underway and the KDA board has been provided with a 2026 events plan as
well as a membership plan that will align the organization with its mission.
Renewal Petition Planning:
• The board discussed the history of the 2017 renewal,with Jamie Keller noting
that the current end date is believed to be April 3, 2027, as indicated by City
Clerk Aimee Brunkhorst.A further review will be conducted to confirm this.
Concerns were raised regarding the gap between April 3, 2027, end date and the
start of the 2027 fiscal year on July 1, 2027, and whether the BID would be
eligible for a budget allocation during that interim period. Kisa Davison will
reach out to the city attorney to amend the resolution.
• Jon Fetveit has shared the documents he had from the 2017 renewal with both
Jamie Keller and Marshall Noice via email during a planning meeting on
Monday, September 151", 2025.
• Marshall Noice noted he would like to create collateral including BID FAQ sheet
and utilize the BID's Annual Report as part of the packet.
• Kisa Davison noted that the Kalispell Center Mall may be considering becoming
part of the BID.
The board engaged in further discussion regarding the perceived value of the
BID considering current economic challenges. Kisa Davison emphasized the
importance of exploring both the challenges and opportunities ahead, as well
as addressing issues such as confusion between KBID, KDA, and the Chamber
of Commerce. She also noted the growing concern about what the potential
impact on downtown might be if the BID were not renewed.
New Fagade Improvement Program:
• The SOQ request is in process with the deadline being September 19, 2025, at
5pm.
New Downtown Businesses & Development:
• Several new businesses are potentially coming to the Montgomery Ward
building in the future with a vision of driving families downtown. It was also
noted that Hansens Flowers on Main Street has opened.
Downtown Kalispell Forward:
• The next meeting will be held on September 22, 2025, and an update will be
provided at the next meeting.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:55am
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: October 21, 2025
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