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06-02-15 Business Improvement District MinutesKALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Meeting date: May 5, 2015 Location: 14 3rd St. E., Kalispell, MT. PRESENT: Chairman Jon Fetveit, John Hinchey, Marshall Noice, Tim Price, Pam Mower, Debbie Snyder & Pam Carbonari (BID Coordinator) ABSENT: No one PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: No one MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 7.35 AM by Chair, Jon Fetveit MOTION: to approve the agenda dated June 2, 2015 and the minutes of May 5 by John Hinchey with a second by Pam Mower — approved unanimously. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: No comments. BUSINESS Board Membership: Marshall Noice will continue talking with Marge DeZort from First Interstate Bank and determine if she is interested in board appointment or if there is another representative from FIB who might be interested. Facade Improvement Grants: Two grant applications were received and reviewed by the entire board. The first application was from Lynwood Building, the new owners of Aluma Glass on 1 sc Ave. W. A motion was made by John Hinchey with a second by Pam Mower to approve the grant request of $5,000. The motion passed unanimously. The second application was a renewal of an application that was received by the BID from Alpine Lighting last year. The board discussed the project again and a motion was made by John Hinchey to approve the grant request in the amount of $5,000. The motion was seconded by Debbie Snyder and passed unanimously. Content Creation by the Beacon: The BID approached the Flathead Beacon regarding interviewing two businesses on a monthly basis and creating content including photos that will be posted on our website, facebook and disbursed as the BID determined was appropriate. The proposal from the Beacon was received and discussed by the board. The Beacon estimated that it would take about 10 hours per month at a cost of $65.00 per hour for a total each month of $650.00. Marshall Noice made a motion which was seconded by John Hinchey to accept the proposal on a month to month basis with a 30 day notice to terminate. The board further requested Pam Carbonari approach Sammi Johnson with the Beacon to accept their proposal of 2 site visits/interviews/professional photos/copy writing and posting. The motion passed unanimously. The Board will evaluate after 3 months. They would like to see a mix of professional and retail businesses highlighted such as; The Toggery, CTA Architects, Flair Boutique, DA Davidson, Snow Ghost Designs, Design Works/Rita Fitzsimmons, Mooses, 406 Bar and Grill, West Venture/Trails West, Sweet Peaks Ice Cream, The Kalispell Brewing Company. The board would also like to know what businesses have already been highlighted in the Flathead Beacon and request that they also utilize the new interviews/copy/photo as content in the Beacon. Coordinator Contract: The Coordinator contract is up for renewal as of July 1, 2015. A motion was made by Pam Mower and seconded by John Hinchey to approve the contract for July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2016 at the same rate as 2014 — 2015 contract with a financial review during the year. The motion passed unanimously. COORDINATORS REPORT Pam Carbonari presented the Coordinators report which is attached. There was no discussion or vote necessary on any items. NEW BUSINESS John Hinchey would like to see the BID as a clearing house for properties for sale/lease in the BID. Further discussion is necessary to develop and implement a plan to increase density and fill vacancies with the BID. This item will be placed on the agenda for the July meeting. ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9.45 AM by Marshall Noice with a second by Pam Mower. The motion passed unanimously. NEXT MEETING Tuesday, July 7 at 7.30 AM — Whipps Building, Second Floor Conference Room Respectfully submitted, Pam Carbonari, BID Coordinator On behalf of the BID Secretary