05-21-03 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes —May 21, 2003
The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were:
Airport Advisory Board Members
City of Kalispell Staff
Guests
Tom Webber Dan Snyder
P J Sorensen
Glen Smith
Keith Robinson Gib Bissell
Pati Heath
Mike Manion Shannon Nalty
l . Pati called the meeting to order.
2. The public were invited to address the board.
3. Task List ---A review of the task list was begun, however, not completed due to lengthy
discussion of specific items.
4. Towers --Dan provided an update on his discussion with John Stokes and the firm that provided
the appraisal for the tower removal. Pati agreed to fill in Chris Kukulski and Charlie Harball
on recent events. Pati was asked to check with Charlie since it was believed that at one time
the City owned KGEZ. What are the ramifications?
5. Diamond Aire Fence It was reported that someone is interested in buying Diamond Aire,
however, the information was not verified. Pati reported that after talking with Chris Kukulski
we would put the fence on the property line around Diamond Aire leaving one opening of 50
feet with a gate. A recommendation was made to use jersey barriers instead of a gate perhaps
it would eliminate some expense. Pati agreed to have Scott move forward with fence and
check out the barriers.
Pati also agreed to check with Charlie regarding the type of public notice that may need to be
given, since at least one other business is operated on Diamond Aire's site.
6. Hangar Committee --Discussion took place around the possibility of putting together a hangar
committee that could work out the details of getting additional hangars built that are compatible
with the new airport plans. We have had 2 more requests for hangars. Dick Brady and Dennis
Carver were names suggested for the special committee. Another suggestion that was made
Was to develop an area for lease and a percentage of the rent. The lessee would do the survey
and improvements. Pati agreed to work with Chris to determine the feasibility of developing a
hangar committee.
7. Tents on Airport Grounds Pati received a letter back from our insurer, indicating that our
policy does not prohibit tents on the grounds, but that judicious risk management should be
used. The City Attorney indicated that if tents are put on the airport grounds, the party must
provide a $1.5 million liability provision on their insurance. They will be required to provide
the proof of insurance and the number of days the tent will be up. Tom. Webber agreed to
contact NW Canopies to see if they carry liability insurance if someone rents from them. Pati
agreed to get with the building department to see if there is a "best practices" guideline.
8. Airport Manager Pati indicated that Keith Turner was interested in sending a resume for the
airport manager position.
9. Penco Tires and batteries are on the ground on the airport side of the fence. These must be
cleaned up. Pati agreed to let either Mike Baker or Jim Hansz know.
10. Meeting adj ourned at 5:10 PM.