11-13-02 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes —November 13, 2002
The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were:
Airport Advisory Board Members
City of Kalispell Staff
Guests
Gib Bissell
Chris Kukulski
Narda Wilson, Tri City Planning
Fred Leistiko
Pati Meath
Megan Morris, Conrad Burns Ofc.
Scott Richardson
Mike Baker
Keith Robinson
P. J. Sorensen
Art Thompson
Narda Wilson
Tom weaver
1. Introductions - The agenda was distributed and Chris Kukulski introduced Pati Heath. Chris also
explained that he and Pati would be taking responsibility for the airport.
2. Growth Policy - Scott opened the agenda by introducing PJ and Narda. The group considered updates to
the Kalispell Growth Policy pertaining to the airport. Narda agreed to document the numerous suggested
changes making the issues, goals, policies and recommendations clearer and more concise. She will provide
corrected copies for approval this week.
3. FONSI &Additional FAA Comments —Scott indicated that he spoke with Phil and the FONSI has not
been submitted due to additional questions (see appendix G attached to minutes). There is nothing alarming
here. Peccia and Associates will be sending out the FONSI and will be keeping in touch with us on its
progress.
4. Beacon — The beacon is on site and Gene Thomas will re -wire it on the ground. The towers are exactly the
same size and once the wiring is complete, the beacon will be erected. Scott will get an estimate for the
work and provide the infonriation to Pati. Scott will also arrange newspaper and TV coverage for the
raising. Monte Elliason and the Glacier Airport Board will receive a thank you letter. Pati will determine if
we have received the $800 back from the state for the return of the new beacon.
5. Airport Manager — Chris opened by saying that the City Council agrees with the concept of an airport
manager. However, the Council is concerned that revenue and expenses meet each other. The general
consensus among the group is the new manager must be in place by spring. After discussion, it was
determined Scott will lead a group to develop a Business Plan (3-5 years) documented with revenue
projections reflecting lease rates (both new and renegotiated), possible new hanger revenue, and reasonable
consideration to commercial space revenue.
Scott asked if the interest off the sale of the airport property could be used to hire the manager initially. It is
a possibility and Scott will investigate the idea further and include the findings in the Business Plan if
appropriate.
6. Administrative Agenda —Items not recorded from last agenda were discussed briefly. Pati will forward
the items to Scott who will provide the outcome and the items will either be closed or carried to the next
agenda. Concerns documented in the last minutes need to be assigned or carried forward in the future. The
only outstanding concern at this time is the airport fencing. Until the airport layout plan adoption, this item
is tabled. It will be necessary to carry over the money in the budget.
Verification of the member list, update of the minutes list, and e-mail address requests were completed.
7. Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.