03-18-03 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes —March 18, 2003
The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were:
Airport Advisory Board
Members
City of Kalispell Staff
Guests
Scott Richardson
Chris Kukulski
Glen Smith
Art Thompson
Pati Heath
Bob Muth
Keith Robinson
P. J. Sorensen
Gib Bissell
Charlie Harball
Fred Leistiko
Craig Kerzman
Torn Weaver
1. Revenue report & Interest — Pati distributed the Monthly Report. Chris discussed a change in
policy that allows the interest from the land sale, $33,000+, to be used for airport needs. The
dollar amount is cumulative. We can anticipate the revenue on an annual basis. Pati agreed to
check with Amy to determine the annual amount and the rate of interest that the TIF money
provides.
Pati also agreed to check with Susan regarding the specifications for the TIF budget.
2. 2 Mil Tax — Further in depth investigation will be required to deter -nine how to the City Airport
may be able to have a share of the existing mil levy. Chris will speak with Monte regarding the
issue.
3. Hanger Request Update — Pati provided an update on the estimate provided by Public Works
for infrastructure to new hangar site. The estimated cost for watery sewer, grading & drainage,
grading & paving is $281,000. There was no information on electricity & gas. Pati indicated
she had asked for those costs also, however, the services would not be installed by the city.
Pati agreed to go back to Public Works for further detail.
4. Request for Engineers Qualifications -- Reports are due on March 21. There have been several
calls asking for further information. A team that includes Art Thompson, Gib Bissell, Keith
Robinson, Chris Kukulski, Pati Heath, and Jinn Hansz will review the proposals on March 26
from. 3-5 PM.
5. Beacon &Fencing —Gib indicated that the state aeronautics group is willing to buy back the
beacon that we purchased. He thought it would be a return of about $800. Gib agreed to work
out the details. He indicated that they have talked about exchanging it for an air/ground radio
by Unicorn. It was decided to take the money. This will remove the need for an auction.
Scott & Gib will work on the new beacon to adjust the lighting.
Scott indicated that the fence is on hold due to the weather right now. More to come.
6. Radio Station Towers — Charlie indicated that he has nothing new to report on the towers. He
said that is working with the Montana Department of Transportation and the FAA.. He hopes
to have further information in about a week.
7. Presentations to Council & Glacier -- Chris and Pati will work on putting some things together
to get the ball rolling. Scott provided the list of items put together by the special committee, in
order to promote the airport. See attachment.
Scott agreed to work with Rich Hickle to determine what the MCA says is required to have an
Airport Authority. Does the asset have to come under the Authority or not? What is the
jurisdiction of the other airports under the Flathead Airport Authority?
S. Task List — Pati suggested each person responsible for a task provide the information to her
prior to the next meeting so that it doesn't require so much time in the meeting. The Advisory
Board agreed.
9. New Items --- Scott requested that we discuss an Airport Manager position. It was decided to
table the discussion until another meeting.
Art indicated he might have a copy of the past economic survey done for the airport and will
attempt to find it and get it to Pati.