01-15-03 Airport Minutes AmendedCity of Kalispell
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes —January 15, 2003 Amended
The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were:
Airport Advisory Board Members
City of Kalispell Staff
Guests
Scott Richardson
Chris Kukulski
Phil Porrini
Art Thompson
Pati Heath
Keith Robinson
P. J. Sorensen
Mike Manion
Charlie Harball
I . FONSI -- Phil Porrini met with the Board giving an overview of the upcoming process. He indicated that
land acquisition and tower relocation could be done simultaneously. The purchase of land must be
completed in order to get the grant dollars. No additional endorsements are needed. Agreement was
reached to have Phil provide information a notice to engineers. The City will then advertise the contract and
can receive 90% reimbursement.
2. Towers South End. Further discussion is needed to detennine how to move forward in the purchase of
these towers. Mr. Stokes is requesting $700,000. The City does not have the ability to pay this amount,
North End. Tri-Star has requested a building permit for a l 80' tower. FAA has indicated that there are no
restrictions up to 195'. The City has issued a conditional building permit based on the possibility of the
FAA changing their ruling at a later date. Further investigation will be done by Scott to determine any
further options with the FAA.
3. Beacon —Scott attempted to get another bid for the electrical work. The new company indicated that he
could not do it for less than what was originally quoted. The Board agreed to move forward with the
original bid.
4. Fencincr off of Diamond Air Scott received an estimate for fence & signs of $500-$600. It only included
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a "bar" gate and planes and or vehicles could go around the gate. Since there is still approximately $27,000
in the ??? fund Scott was asked to get with Mild Fence Co and have them put in the type of fencing used
around the rest of the airport along the property line using a lockable gate for entry at the business entry to
the airport property.
5. Revenue Projections—Pati covered the current budget and projected revenue and expenses. (See attached)
6. User Fee Policy Pati discussed the complaints and issues that have arisen in attempting to collect the User
Fees. Since there has been discussion of discontinuing the user fees in the future perhaps this would be a
good time to clarity and determine how to move forward. A separate meeting will be held.
7. Thank You Fetter to GPI The letter was passed around for signatures.