07-19-06 Airport MinutesTHE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA
Airport Advisory Council Meeting
July 19th 2006
Attending members:
• Scott Richardson
• Dan Snyder
• Tom Webber
• Keith Robinson
• Gib Bissell
• Fred Leistiko (Airport Manager)
• Jim Patrick (City Manager)
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the meeting of the Airport Advisory Council, held on the
19th day of July 2006, be and they are hereby adopted and approved in their entirety,
contained therein. Minutes approved by Dan and Gibb.
MANAGERS UPDATE:
1. There is a new airport manager at GPI. Monte Elison will introduce the new manager
around mid -August.
2. Caution low flying aircraft signs will be installed at end of airport. Land owners
approval needed before installation.
3. Warning notices are being designed for cars that are illegally driving on airport.
4. Maintenance continues on airport. Grass mowing near complete.
5. Pilot controlled night lights are not working properly will order a new unit.
6. Hanger leases doing well.
7. Hilton construction will start in the very near future.
8. Three builders are interested in the 550' commercial area on airport road.
9. RFP's are being prepared to go out to vendors. FAA will help w/relocation.
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.