03-03-15 Business Improvement District MinutesKALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: March 3, 2015
Location: 14 3rd St. E., Kalispell, MT.
PRESENT: Chairman John Hinchey, Jon Fetveit, Janet Clark, Margaret Lekander, Pam Mower, Tim
Price & Pam Carbonari (BID Coordinator)
ABSENT: Debbie Snyder
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: No one
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7.30 AM by Chair, John Hinchey
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated March 3, 2015 and the minutes of February 2 by Pam Mower
with a second by Jon Fetveit — approved unanimously.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: No comments
BUSINESS
Department of Revenue presentation: Scott Williams and Dawn Cordone presented information to
the Board regarding the Property Tax reappraisal process. Scott informed the board that DOR
started valuating properties in 1972. They use 3 methodologies to do an appraisal; cost, sales and
income approaches. The 2015 reappraisals values are based on 1/1/14. He gave a very detailed
presentation and a copy of the prepared information was given to each board member and is
attached to the permanent minutes in the BID office.
Facade Improvement Program — timeline: Jon Fetveit made a motion to suspend the competitive
process for 2015 calendar year and approve the projects on a first come basis. The motion was
seconded by Margaret. After beginning discussion the motion was withdrawn by Jon and Margaret. A
new motion stating Qualified projects will be reviewed and awarded based on funds availability for
calendar year 2015 by Jon Fetveit with a second by Margaret Lekander. The vote was unanimously
in favor.
Independent Contractor — Paul Faessel has obtained his Independent Contractor status and will
begin working as a contractor directly to the BID beginning immediately as per board authorization.
He will be paid at $16.00 per hour. The BID also authorized a one time bonus of $645.00.
South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan — Board members were reminded by Pam Carbonari about
the South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan open house today, March 3 at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Members were encouraged to attend and express their opinions regarding the plan which also
includes the City General Aviation Airport.
BID Renewal Discussion — Due to the length of the meeting, it was determined to schedule a work
session to discuss BID renewal. Marshall Noice has expressed interest in being reappointed to the
BID board so the board made a determination to invite him to the work session regarding renewal.
The board would like to put together a timeline for the BID renewal process setting a date of
November 1 as the potential deadline to submit petitions to the City of Kalispell to request renewal.
In preparation for a promotional piece to be utilized during renewal Jon Fetveit indicated a need for
photos and metrics based on the work of the BID improving the nature of downtown. He also
requested a project list with the amount expended and information regarding grant dollars and how
much was leveraged by the grant. Tim Price requested a list of people who did not sign the petition
during the creation of the BID from Charlie Harball. Janet Clark wished to highlight the vitality and
economic growth of Downtown and where would they be without the BID. She would like to see some
quotes from property owners — Why did they choose to locate/stay downtown?
A work session was scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 from 1.30 — 3.00 in the Whipps conference
room.
Coodinators Report:
The Coordinators report is attached. No items needed formal action.
New Business: No new business
ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10.25 AM by Pam Mower with a second by Jon Fetveit.
The motion passed unanimously.
NEXT MEETING Tuesday, May 5 at 7.30 AM — Whipps Building, Second Floor Conference Room
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari, BID Coordinator
On behalf of the BID Secretary