HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-27-13 Tourism Business Improvement District Board MinutesBozeman Tourism Business Improvement District
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August 27, 2013
Chamber of Commerce Building, Bozeman, Montana
Present: Daryl Schliem (Executive Director)
TBID Board Members:
Larry Lambert, Tom Stenzel, Andrew Ash, Tim Kuhlman, Carl Solvie
Advisory Members: Melanie Stocks (MSU), Sandra Hodge (Homewood Suites/BALA), Dan Rust (Tournament Committee), Jeff
Krauss (City Commission liaison)
Public: Matt Sease (Super 8), Darin Barbe (Lambert Hotels), Benno Garwood (Comfort Suites), Tanner Sease(Super 8), Mark Robinson(Museum of Rockies),
Kali Gillette & JC Estenson (Flying Horse Communications)
Meeting was called to order at 12:02
Introductions
There were no disclosures
Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting
was given by Andrew, seconded by Carl. Approved unanimously
Public Comment – Benno Garwood from the Comfort Suites introduced himself as a candidate for the TBID Board, and explained
why the existing board should support him.
Flying Horse Communications gave an update on their marketing plan. Warm weather campaign has done “extremely well”. Explained the “Only
in Bozeman” campaign which will carry on into the winter. Explained media recommendations for winter campaign 2013/2014.
TBID applicants were discussed. There are 2 seats being vacated,
and 3 potential applicants vying for them. Sandra Hodge spoke as to why she should have the recommendation of the TBID Board. Benno Garwood spoke as to why he should have the recommendation
of the TBID Board. Matt Sease spoke on behalf of Paula Marquart as to why she should have the recommendation of the TBID Board. Board members and advisory members asked several questions
of the candidates. Candidates excused themselves from the room, and the board discussed their recommendations. Tom motioned to recommend Sandra and Benno, seconded by Carl. Motion
carried.
Daryl gave an update on MLHA funding request. MLHA is not considered a lobbyist organization, but more of a networking organization. TBID cannot contribute to a lobbyist organization,
so as a result of the fact the MLHA is not a lobbyist organization, the TBID can contribute funds the MLHA. Most TBIDs around the state do contribute to
MLHA, but not necessarily all of them. Board decided the $10,000 already committed to MLHA would be split into two $5,000 payments covering 2 fiscal years.
Matt Sease gave the Events
Committee update. Bozeman Marathon organizers had no interest in TBID funding, as the event is self sufficient and feels they can accomplish their goals without TBID funding.
Melanie
Stocks gave Tournament Committee update. All Class Volleyball tournament, MSU home football game, and MSU Ag Days will all occur on the same weekend in November, so it will be very
busy for hotels. Daryl has not received very many responses in an effort to secure 300 rooms for Ag Days, so he will send out another e-mail to get an update from the hotels.
Daryl
gave Convention Center update. The consultants who put together the feasibility study will be at the Homewood Suites on Sep. 12 from 8am – noon. This is for hotels only, and they will
present their findings, and have a Q & A session. All hoteliers will have an opportunity to voice their opinion and ask any questions they may have.
Daryl gave financial report. Motion
to approve by Andrew, second by Tom. Motion carried.
Daryl informed the board that the grant request for the 2013 Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival has been moved to next months agenda.
There
was no new business.
The next meeting will be Sep. 24, 2013 at the Chamber building.
Motion to adjourn by Andrew, second by Carl. Motion carried, meeting adjourned at 1:41pm