09-15-00 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
Minutes from September 15, 2000 Meeting
The meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: Chris K.ukulski, .Nike Baker, Craig Kerzman, P. J.
Sorenson, and Kathy Kuhlin (staff),, Gib Bissell, Mike Manion, Keith Robinson, Jinn Robischon, Art
Thompson, and Toni weaver.
Gib said there will be a Search Pilot Clinic with about 20 airplanes parked at our airport. Pilots will
learn about flying in mountains, plane crash survival, and other important instruction. This will take
place this weekend.
The Montana Pilot's Association State Conference will be the weekend of September 22-24. Most
activities will tape place at Glacier International Airport, but there are some pilots that want to camp
at our airport. Mike Baker will have someone mow around the runways, taxiways, and tie downs.
There will be a shuttle bus between the airports and some motels. They will have their spot landing
contest, flour bombing, and other activities.
Gib said their are even more people crossing through the airport to go shop at Rosauer's, and
gasoline was stolen from a plane near Rosauer's. Rosauer's has refused to contribute anything for
a fence. There is no money available in the airport budget for fencing. Mike Baker said he thinks the
fencing would run around $45, 000, but he will check on that and will check the budget to see what
funds are available. He thought that by next spring we may have enough money to extend the fence.
Chris received correspondence from Peccia and .Associates that included an Independent Fee
Estimate, a draft Engineering Services Agreement and a consultant list. The board decided that
keeping Mike as their point of contact with copies of everything to both Chris and Gib would be
appropriate. Peccia recommended four of the consultants that would be more familiar with E. A. s.
Kathy will send out letters with the questions provided in the letter from Peccia specifically denoted
for the Independent Fee Estimate consultants. The consultants should also be asked about their
interest in the project and whether they can accomplish it as soon as possible. Mike will call Crary
Gates to hold up funding and to recommend a consultant.
Regarding the County zoning overlay Map, Art questioned whether we should have navigation
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easements for all the affected areas. Peccia is doing a land acquisition plan. Chris explained that
waiting for the Environmental Assessment to be complete is important and that we need to be patient.
P. J. will follow-up with Narda.
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September 13, 2000
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Discussion was held regarding the posting of signs at the airport that note, "Airport Property - No
Trespassing". Chris agreed and Mike will look into having some signs posted. Gib will check with
the State to see if signs are available through them.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 4; oo p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary
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