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Kalispell Business Improvement District seeks $136,800 revenue for 2025 work plan
Summary
The Kalispell BID presented its FY26 work plan and budget June 16, projecting $136,800 in revenue and about $133,378 in expenses for downtown maintenance, administration, marketing and a revamped façade grant program.
The Kalispell Business Improvement District presented its fiscal year budget and work plan to the City Council on June 16, outlining priorities for downtown maintenance, marketing, events and a revamped façade improvement grant program.
Jamie Keller, executive director of the Kalispell BID, told the council the district anticipates $136,800 in revenue for the year and expects expenses of about $133,378. Nicole Peterson reviewed the BID’s administrative budget, which the packet lists at $48,878 and described it as supporting liability insurance, office supplies, financial management, professional development, storage for seasonal decor and funding for a full-time executive director.
Marshall Noyce described a $35,000 maintenance budget to support watering flower baskets, tree care, weed removal and litter pickup. The BID plans to fund 175 hanging flower baskets at $10,000 for summer plantings and allocated $5,000 for holiday lighting. The BID has budgeted $1,000 for event sponsorships to support downtown events that promote business activity.
The BID’s façade improvement grants appear as a prominent part of the plan. The presentation said the $25,000 earmarked for façade grants consists of $20,000 from a TIF fund and $5,000 retained in the BID budget; the BID reported six property owners had expressed interest in participating.
Council members had no questions after the presentation and staff signaled the BID would continue with outreach and implementation of the listed programs.
Speakers listed for this item included Jamie Keller (BID executive director), Nicole Peterson (BID budget presenter) and Marshall Noyce (BID maintenance lead).
