05-19-26 Business Improvement District MinutesKalispell Business Improvement District
Kalispell Business Improvement District (KBID)
Meeting Minutes - Draft (Pending Approval)
Date Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time Approximately 8:38 AM - 10:00 AM
Location First Interstate Bank Building, 2 S Main St, 2nd Floor Boardroom
Next Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 8:30 AM
1. Call to Order / Attendance
• Chair Kisa Davison called the meeting to order. Present: Kisa Davison, Gabe Mariman, Nihcole Peterson, Marshall Noice. Absent: Cara
Lemire, George Gervaisis. Updates were provided by Lorraine Clarno and Nelson Loring.
2. Approvals
• Marshall moved and Gabe seconded approval of the May 19 agenda and April 21 minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
• Marshall moved and Nihcole seconded approval of April 2026 financials. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Decisions / Direction
• Approved a letter of support for the Safe Streets and Roads for All implementation grant.
• Confirmed infrastructure direction: fewer benches, more trash cans, and removal of duplicate benches where appropriate; a work
session will finalize quantities, locations, specifications, and renewal materials.
• Approved paying the Glacier Building storage unit annually in advance at $1,200/year beginning FY2026; storage consolidation will be
revisited in the fall.
• Confirmed KDA website transition, with essential BID information moving to the Chamber website under a KBID tab and remaining
available through appropriate City/BID channels.
4. Discussion Summary
• Infrastructure / URA: Nelson shared the inventory map for benches, trash cans, and bike racks. The board discussed condition, quantity,
and URA grant preparation.
• Facade Program: Music One, Wheaton window repairs, Wheat Montana, Flathead Running Company, and RMO were discussed as
current or potential candidates; technical assistance may be used where engineering or scoping is a barrier.
• FY27 Budget / Renewal: The June 15 City Council presentation will include multiple board speakers, an updated work plan, and renewal
messaging. The board discussed prior renewal materials, assessment formula verification, DocuSign eligibility, a possible assessment
cap, and outreach to large property owners first.
• Parking / Cruising: Board members were encouraged to attend the May 26 City Council parking work session. Downtown cruising
messaging will continue under “Keep the Cruise, Cut the Chaos.”
• Operations: Paul and Joel are expected to work 32 hours/week through the Friday before Labor Day. Nihcole will research uniforms and
golf cart updates; Gabe will coordinate flower installation.
5. Action Items
• Kisa: send budget presentation letter; confirm DocuSign eligibility; share bench/trash can and tree maps.
• Marshall & Kisa: meet with Sarah at Music One; update accomplishments / renewal materials.
• All Board Members: attend June 15 City Council budget presentation; support May 26 parking work session as available.
• Gabe: coordinate Columbia Falls nursery flower installation with Paul and City Parks.
• Nihcole: research shirts/hats for Paul and Joel and golf cart decoration / water tank / painting options.
6. Adjournment
• The meeting adjourned following discussion. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM.