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Minutes from August 9, 2000 Meeting
The meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: hike Baker, P. J. Sorenson, and Kathy Kuhlin (staff),
Gib Bissell, Keith Robinson, Jim Robischon, Art Thompson, and Torn weaver. Bill Flewson from
Diamond Aire was also in attendance with a gentleman and his wife who were interested in Bill's
operation at the airport.
Gib informed the board regarding the selection process that took place over the last few weeks.
Peccia and Associates was selected to complete the Environmental Assessment. on Monday, Chris,
Gib, and Mike met with Phil Porrini from Peccia to come up with a Scope of Work. This will include
a comprehensive land acquisition plan. Buying, leasing, or land swap options can be determined once
the actual site is selected. The FAA is looking for three or four sites in the valley as generic sites
within a five mule radius. Art said Lakeside is thinking of putting four or five fauns in a conservation
package. Proximity is a major factor regarding the site selection.
Peccia was informed regarding the radio tower situation. Their Scope of work will include radio
station options. Gib suggested that perhaps the towers could have strobes installed on them if moving
therm is not an option. Jim discussed legal aspects of the taking by MDGT relating to the radio
station.
The cost to us for the E.A. should be to us by the end of September from Peccia. Apparently Phil
has already discussed with Crary Gates the time -frame on doing the E. A.
Art suggested we send letters of appreciation from the board to every firm that submitted proposals
for the E.A. Kathy will type the letters for Gib, s signature.
Bill Hewson stated that he was present to clarify some questions about the future of the airport for
himself and an interested party. Discussion was held.
P.J.'s changes to the Schedule of Rates and Fees, etc. were discussed. Kathy will do a revised draft
version for the board's approval.
Mike mentioned that we need to complete, for the Flathead Regional Development Office, a two -
page application for a minor subdivision regarding putting hangars on the soccer fields. Discussion
was held regarding changing the zoning to be the same throughout at the airport.
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Regarding the County passing an Airport Protection Distfim they have a floating zone map that
clarifies height restrictions. we need to obtain a copy of the County's Kalispell Airport overlay
District document from Narda and send a copy to Gary Gates as well as all of our board members.
Mike will ask Narda about this at Thursday's Site Review meeting.
Mike said that Rosauer's apparently replied to Chris on the phone that they are not interested in
putting up a fence or sharing in the cost with the City for a fence. We need a barricade for the end
of Rosauers' driveway. Mike will have Chris look at the Tax. Increment District funds to extend the
fence down to Big R. we will discuss this at our next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 4;40 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary
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