10-03-17 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 -- 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING (MINUTES
Meeting date: October 3, 2017
Location: 14 3rd St. E., Kalispell, MT.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Jon Fetveit, Debbie Snyder, Chris Peterson, Karen
Sanderson, Pare Carbonari (BID coordinator)
ABSENT: Jarrod Shew, Eric Robbins, Jayson Peters
CITY ATTENDEES: None
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: Kyle Waterman
MEETING CALLED To ORDER at 9:00 AM by Jon Fetveit, Chair
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated October 3 and the minutes of September 5 by Karen
Sanderson with a second by Christopher Petersen -- approved unanimously
HEARING of THE PUBLIC: Kyle Waterman introduced himself as a candidate for City Council,
Ward 3. He indicated his support of downtown Kalispell and hopes to learn more about ghat is
transpiring downtown.
BUSINESS
FAQADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Eric Robbins submitted proposed changes to the Fagade
Improvement Program that were submitted to all board members by email and reviewed by the board
members in attendance at the meeting. Debbie Snyder made a motion to approve the changes as
discussed during the meeting with a second from Karen Sanderson. The motion passed unanimously.
Pam will make the approved changes to be utilized with the next release requesting applications from
BID property owners interested in a facade grant.
2018 DOWNTOWN FLOWERS: In order to secure a response to requests for bids on the 2018
downtown flowers that would meet nursery planting needs, Pam proposed sending the request for
bids out in October to the 2 flower nurseries in Kalispell. Pane also requested authorization from the
board to purchase hangers and weekender pots for the historic poles on main Street that are within
the new BID area. Debbie Snyder made a motion to approve up to $1000 to purchase the new
hangers and weekender pots for the remaining poles on Train Street. The motion was seconded by
Christopher Petersen and approved unanimously by the board.
Downtown traffic — speed, safety, parking issues: Karen Sanderson requested that the BID board
discuss the issue of speed on Main Street. She sees excessive speed as a huge problem, and was
wondering if the BID could request that the City utilize the flashing speed sign to bring awareness to
the traveling public about the Issue. Karen offered to draft a letter to be sent by the BID to the City
Council.
Coordinators Update: Pam informed the board that the Kalispell Downtown Association was
sending her to the state of Montana Downtown conference, October 18 20 in Great Falls. There
will be no cost to the BID. She also informed the board that the financial reports were attached and
that the retiring BID will have minimal remaining dollars when the administrative transfer is completed
for the current fiscal year. Any remain funds, if any will be transferred to the new BID budget.
Additionally, David Peterson from Oooddale and Barbieri sent an email regarding the Downtown Plan
and the proposal to request the State of Montana convert Main Street to a two lane roadway with a
middle turn lane. Mr. Peterson wanted to know if the proposal had the BID support. The BID Board
indicated that Pam should sent Mr. Peterson a return email indicating their support of the downtown
plan and the proposed roadway design. Also, the board has concerns about pedestrian safety and
the speed of vehicles on Main Street. They would like Mr. Peterson to know that the BID supports
downtown being a destination and not a thorough fare.
Coordinators Contract: The Board reviewed the proposed Coordinator's contract for November 1
2017 through June 30, 2019. After review and 2 minor corrections, Christopher Petersen made a
motion to approve the contract with a second from Caren Sanderson. The motion passed
unanimously.
Jayson Peters informally informed the board at the October 3 meeting that he has changed jobs and
is now working in whitefish. He still has some ownership in the Sykes property but would like to be
replaced on the BID board. He will need to submit a letter of resignation. Potential candidates to
replace him will need to be discussed. Chairman Fetveit suggested that any property owner
interested in the board position attend a couple of BID meetings to gain an understanding of the work
of the board. Jayson Peters will remain a board member until a replacement is found.
Debbie Snyder invited the current board and the retiring BID board members and their spouses to a
social at her home. The social will take place on Thursday, October 20, 5:30 — 7:00 PM. Para will
send out a notification regarding the invitation. This will be an opportunity to thank the retiring BID
members for the service.
The board members in attendance at this meeting are concerned about the length of the meetings. In
order to allow for comprehensive discussion and to deal with pressing issues it was suggested by the
board members, that the board meet bimonthly for the near future. The board will begin immediately
meeting the first and third Tuesday's of each month at 8:30 AM with a prompt adjournment at 10:00
AM. Pam will notify the board of the new meeting schedule.
ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:25 AM by Caren Sanderson with a second from
Debbie Snyder. The motion passed unanimously.
NEXT FETING: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 8:30 AM -- whipps Building, Second Floor small
Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari, BID Coordinator