10-02-13 DBID MinutesKALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: October 2, 2013
Location.* 14 3rd St. E., Kalispell, MT.
PRESENT: Pam Mower, Chair, Margaret Lekander, Janet Clark, Debbie Snyder, John Hinchey, Jon
Fetveit & Pam Carbonari (BID Coordinator)
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:30 AM by Chair, Pam Mower
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated October 2, 2013 by John Hinchey and second by Debbie
Snyder — approved unanimously.
MOTION: to approve the minutes of September 3 by Janet Clark with a second by Debbie Snyder
Motion approved unanimously. I
BUSINESS:
Holiday Decorations — After discussion about the current lights and garland decorating light poles in
the downtown, Margaret made a motion which was seconded by Jon Fetveit to approve $1000.00
towards the purchase of new warm white LED lights for the poles. The motion passed unanimously
with the board indicating that they would be open to an additional amount if necessary to complete all
of the poles downtown.
Fagade Improvement program — The board discussed the current fagade improvement program and
the projects that were approved this year. Many of the approved projects have been completed and
some remain in process. It was determined that continuing with a committee to review grant
applications was desired and Janet Clark and John Hinchey remain willing to serve on that
committee. The board would like a letter to go out to property owners after year end possibly in
February indicating that we are accepting applications for 2014 season and that the applications
would be due by March 31, 2014. All applications received would be reviewed in a competitive
process and awarded within 6 weeks of application receipt. The property owners would have 6
months to complete the work.
2014 projects — An initial discussion was held regarding 2014 KBID projects. Margaret would like us
to develop a means to more actively try to move new business downtown. Janet agreed but would
like the board to spend more time looking at ways to do this. Jon also agreed and indicated that wz
should formalize a Umove to Downtown 13 program and set aside a budget for marketing and
advertising the program. Additional discussion at a future meeting will took at possibly coordinating
with the Chamber regarding membership discounts in the KDA if they join the Chamber and also
additional discussion is requested about on line marketing such as Facebook. The board would like
to continue looking at a security camera system for downtown. An additional project for next year
could concentrate on tree replacement within the district. More mature trees would be requested and
we would need to look at a way to keep the new trees watered.
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t;oordinators Report: These are the items that required discussion and a motion:
Margaret made a motion and Janet seconded the motion to approve the purchase of a table- at the
Kalis ell Chamber Ban . Board members will reimburse the BID for the purchase of tickets and
the Board will pay for Coordinator Pam Carbonari and Joe to attend. Unanimously supported.
The Montana Troll Company sent a request to the BID and the KDA regarding a Christmas Light
Tour proposal and Christmas Shopping trolley proposal. After review the board determined that the
trolley is cute and could be utilized for an event but saw the proposal from Montana Trolley as a nice
business plan for him. The board questioned liability for us, indicated that we did not have a budget
itern for this and also that Montana Trolley is not a member of the KDA. The Board is not in favor of
supporting Montana Trolley with advertising dollars. The proposal will also be addressed at the KDA
meeting next week.
Jon Fetveit made a motion to join The Conrad Mansion, -The Museum at Central School and The,
Hockadav useum of Art at their entry levels. The motion was seconded by John Hinchey. All
members supported the motion with the exception of Margaret Lekander who thought we should join
at a higher level than the entry organizational level. The vote was 5 in favor with one (Margaret) in
opposition.
Margaret made a motion with a second by John Hinchey to again support First Night Flathead with a
$1000.00 sponsorship. Motion passed unanimously.
Pam Mower offered as Chair of the BID to represent the BID on a panel discussion for the Flathead
Leadership training on October I I as Pam C. will be out of town.
New business —The Board would like to discuss a Business Incentive package at a future meeting=
The discussion regarding BID projects for 2014 will be brought forward to the next meeting.
Debbie Snyder inquired again about North Bay Grill. Pam C. has not been able to catch the owner of
the restaurant but will continue to pursue the discussion regarding, garbage and grease cans and
overall appearance of the alley behind their property.
ADJOURN.- Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 AM by John Hinchey with a second by Margaret
Lekander passed unanimously.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 7:30 AM — Whipps Building, Second Floor Conference Room
Respectfully submitted,
Pang carbonar, BID Coordinator
On behalf of the BID Secretary