04-11-01 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
Minutes from April 11, 2001 Meeting
The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were: Chris Kukulski, Mike Baker, Craig Kerzman, P. J.
Sorenson, and Kathy Kuhlin (staff), Gib Bissell, Fred L.eistiko, Mike Manion, Keith Robinson, and
Tom weaver. Also present were Michael Jackola, AOPA Representative, and Scott Richardson
(advisory board applicant) .
The Board discussed attending the Montana Aeronautics Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 25Ih
at 1:30 p.m. in Helena. Gib and Chris will attend this meeting.
Discussion was held regarding the board openings on the Airport Advisory Board. Mike Manion
and Keith Robinson are both requesting reappointment for their positions. This leaves one opening
for a City Resident. So far, all letters of request have been from non -City residents. The closing
date of this position is April 20t'. This has been advertised in the Daily InterL.ake.
Discussion was held concerning past due lease payments. Mike Baker will research the lease terms
and payments. Chris will send collection letters to those still owing payments. These letters will
reiterate the terms of the leases. Tom asked that the board write a letter asking Chris to pursue these
payments.
At 3:30 p.m. we had a conference call with Phil Porrini regarding a meeting that he had with Gary
Gates from the FAA. Runway lengths and dimensions of the future airport project were discussed.
Tom Weaver made a motion that we request a 3,700 foot runway length initially, and a 4,300 foot
runway ultimately. Keith seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. This will be
discussed with Cary Cates on April 25t' in Helena.
Future airport management was discussed. This will be discussed again at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 5 : 00 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 3:00 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin (per Gib Bissell)
Recording Secretary