07-12-00 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
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Minutes from duly 12, 2000 Meeting
The meeting began at 4: oo p.m. Present were: Chris Kukul ski, Mike Baker, Craig Kem an, P. J.
Sorenson, and Kathy Kuhlin (staff), Crib Bissell, Fred Leistiko, Keith Robinson, Jim Robischon, Art
Thompson, and Tom weaver.
Discussion was held regarding the connin ent of the City Council to give the Kalispell City Airport
one million dollars to do their improvements. Funding options were also discussed.
Chris, Ghb, and hike had a telephone conference with Lowell Johnson with the FAA in Seattle, and
Gary bates and Dave Gabbert in Helena at 3 p.m. today. Chris mentioned that Lowell Johnson did
say that the FAA has reimbursed airports for the removal of towers in the past. The FAA will send
a letter that confirms their commitment to support Kalispell City Airport in becoming a B-2 airport.
The Utility Extension to Four Corners that was a topic at Monday night's Council Session was
discussed. The beard had the understanding that the money from the sale of ballfields would go to
the airport improvements. The Council had said. Monday night that the money from that sale would
go to the utility extension. Art suggested an SID be used for the utility extension. Chris said there
would not be enough support, and that the utility extension funding would not be needed until July
I of 2001.
The board discussed the "Schedule of Rates, Fees, ...". It was suggested that the fees be tied to the
Cost of Living Index (CPI) instead of three percent. we need an escalator clause and to clarify the
language. P. J. will work on this. Banks will need a cap on maximum allowable increases. Leases
need to be for a straight 20 year time period with no extensions, with renewable options to be
negotiated by the Airport Manager. The board agreed that after Gib's comparison with other
airports, that 151/2 cents per square foot for lease rates was too high. Fred moved to lower the fee
to 14 cents. The motion was seconded and the board unanimously agreed. Section II, G., Special
User Fees, needs to be integrated under Section III, other Revenue Sources. In Section I, B.I. the
word "temporary" needs to be defined as "six months or less", per Chris' suggestion. on page 3,
Section Iv, the word "solely" needs to be put in front of "utilized", per P. J.'s suggestion.
We received five proposals for the Environmental Assessment. Proposals along with our Selection
Criteria were distributed to the board and City personnel. Crib, Keith, Art, Tom, and Chris will meet
next Tuesday at 2 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the selection of the engineer to complete the E.A.
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The tower situation was discussed. Mr. Stokes has been working with the Highway Department to
give him money. In Gib's discussions with Mr. Anderson, there are three possible places to relocate
the antennas. One of the locations is on a river. According to the FCC, AM stations do well can a
river. In working with Mr. Anderson, we need to come up with the best reasonable offer we can and
present it to heir. Stokes. The FAA would like the towers either moved or completely taken out.
P . I and hike will get together to complete an overlay for the City and County height ructions.
The meeting was adjourned at 5 : 3 0 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at 4:00 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary
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