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04-21-26 Business Improvement District MinutesKalispell Business Improvement District Kalispell Business Improvement District (KBID) Meeting Minutes - Draft (Pending Approval) Date Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Time Meeting called to order at 8:32 AM; scheduled 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Location First Interstate Bank Building, 2 S Main St, 2nd Floor Boardroom / Remote participation noted Next Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 8:30 AM 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:32 AM by Chair Kisa Davison. Initial technical connection issues were resolved before the meeting proceeded. 2. Approval of Agenda, Minutes, and Financials • Agenda: April 21, 2026 agenda was presented and approved. • Minutes: March 17, 2026 minutes were presented and approved. • Financials: March 2026 financials were presented and approved. 3. Roll Call • KBID Board in attendance: Kisa Davison, Gabe Mariman, Cara Lemire, Nihcole Peterson, Jon Fetveit, Marshall Noice. • KBID Board absent: George Gervaisis. • Public: Lorraine Clarno, Nelson Loring, Jack Underhill. 4. Public Attendance • Lorraine Clarno provided Chamber/Downtown Kalispell Forward updates. • Nelson Loring provided City Development updates related to Safe Streets, infrastructure planning, and related initiatives. 5. Public Comment and Updates • Lorraine reported on upcoming community and Chamber events, including a luncheon on the future of local retail and the May 7 Growth Summit. • Lorraine also noted upcoming visits from Senate candidates and a submitted $350,000 workforce grant application through the U.S. Chamber focused on tech hub development. • Nelson provided an update on the Safe Streets and Roads for All implementation grant and related City Council work session activity. Kalispell Business Improvement District 6. Work Plan Deliverables Infrastructure & URA / Safe Streets • The board discussed ongoing downtown infrastructure planning, including mapping and cost estimates for streetscape improvements such as benches, trash receptacles, lighting, and related public-realm upgrades. • Safe Streets grant timing and City prioritization were reviewed, including how the BID can prepare project information while the City advances grant-related work. • Tree installation planning was discussed; trees ordered in March were expected to be ready for spring planting, with Fred to provide locations and installation details. Facade Program • Marshall reported conversations with Music One regarding potential grants and loans for facade improvements. • The board discussed business-owner hesitancy related to rising property taxes and the need to keep the program clear and useful. • The board decided to maintain the current $25,000 facade improvement budget at this time, with the $5,000 matching grant structure to be reviewed in the future as needed. • Kisa will check in with Wheaton property owners regarding potential facade/window updates. Downtown Kalispell Forward / Website / Communications • The board discussed website development and agreed to integrate the BID presence into the Kalispell Chamber website rather than maintaining a separate standalone website presence. • Lorraine proposed redirecting downtownkalispell.com to a dedicated Downtown Kalispell Forward page within the Chamber site as part of a broader Chamber website redevelopment. • A simple ongoing annual maintenance budget of approximately $1,000 for the downtown section was discussed. • The board discussed the current social media arrangement through the Flathead Beacon and agreed to maintain the current approach through the end of the fiscal year, then transition or discontinue depending on access, purpose, and strategy. Parking and Downtown Safety • The Parking Commission assessment and next steps for recommendations to City Council were discussed. • Kisa raised concern that representative organizations need to be heard effectively when making recommendations to Council. • Lorraine suggested supporting recommendations with survey data, letters to the editor, and coordinated communications. • Downtown Kalispell Forward newsletter content and the upcoming business walk were discussed as ways to support business-owner communication and feedback. 7. New Business and Decisions FY27 Budget • Kisa presented the proposed FY27 budget and reviewed line items including flowers, holiday decorations, administrative support, insurance, newsletter production, storage, conference reimbursement, facade improvements, and development activity. • The board discussed allocating $20,000 for flowers and $20,000 for winter decorations, including banners and installation-related costs. • The board discussed reducing administrative costs and allocating approximately $12,000 for contract administrative staff support. Kalispell Business Improvement District • The board reviewed the 20% carryover requirement and revenue components, including questions about levy, assessment, flat fee calculations, and reimbursement contributions. • Development activity was increased to approximately $10,300 by adjusting other line items and matching the facade improvement grant line to the $20,000 URA/TIF technical assistance commitment. • Motion: Marshall moved to approve the FY27 budget. Cara seconded. The motion was approved by the group. District Renewal • The board discussed district renewal strategy, including property-owner outreach, larger property-owner conversations, possible inclusion of the mall, and the need for a clear renewal marketing piece. • The board discussed obtaining property-by-property data from the City, confirming petition signature deadlines, and verifying whether electronic signatures such as DocuSign may be used for petitions. • Lorraine will work on a data summary showing the BID’s 10-year investments and accomplishments and a summary sheet explaining why property owners should sign the renewal petition. Board Recruitment • Jon Fetveit announced that this would be his last meeting as he steps down from the board after many years of service. The board thanked Jon for his service. • The board discussed the need to recruit new board members, including possible outreach to Casey from Flathead Running Company, First Interstate, Glacier, and the new mall owners. 8. Discussion Items • Upcoming board training on June 2-3 was discussed; Kisa plans to attend. • Maintenance and spring rollout items were discussed, including onboarding paperwork for Joel, Paul’s assistant. • The board discussed the importance of pulling Montana Main Street reports and accomplishment data to support renewal messaging. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned following discussion. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 8:30 AM.