04-10-02 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
Minutes from. April 10, 2002 Meeting
The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were: Chris Kukulski, Mike Baker, P. J. Sorenson, and
Kathy Kuhlin (staff), Gib Bissell, Fred Leistiko, Mike Manion, Scott Richardson, Keith Robinson,
Art Thompson, and Tom weaver. Also present was Phil Porrini from Peccia and Associates.
Phil gave an update on the Environmental Assessment. The draft Environmental document is
basically complete. Any alterations have to show there is no impact. In regard to the radio tower
issue, the towers can be condemned. The City has the right to zone out of the City Limits and the
right to condemn property out of the City Limits if the situation is found to be a hindrance and is to
the greater need of the public rather than the individual. we would only be condemning the towers,
not the radio station. The replacement of the towers to five 120 foot towers is a possibility, but the
FCC approval would be slim.. Relocating the towers was discussed. Phil asked if anyone could
think of another radio tower that would want to take on KGEz's signal by offering the other radio
tower some form of financial gain.
Maybe ask if the ROFI tower south of town with an additional tower for the AM signal along with
underground wires could be used. Potential radio tower mitigation reap was reviewed. $550,000 to
construct two towers, etc. for relocation. $4,000 to buy land. Is there a financial value we could
place on an existing tower - co -sharing is not an option that the board wants to take. He will need
to be able to broadcast to the same area as he is presently sending.
Hangar locations have been determined. we need to know how to make a layout for these hangars.
Size of hangars needs to be determined. A layout with certain size hangars in one area and a
different size in another area. Two -airplane slot, with full utilities. Phil will do a schematic with
a full layout plan. Then we will need to publicize with full disclosure that it is done at their own
risk. FAA participation and final runway alignment have not yet been determined. The taxiway will
need to be built by the hangar builder/owner. Identify the "no impact" areas. Phil will show areas
for 50 foot hangars and 100 foot hangars groups showing the spacial layout. Art wants us to keep
a strip of land Zoo feet off of Airport Road (near Diamond Aire parallel to the curb) for commercial
property sale later. Have Public works look at the property for the new hangars and make a plan
for utility locations. The hangar builders will need to arrange for the utilities to be brought in if they
want them. we will need to review our hangar specifications.
Peccia has revised figures on the relocation portion. The draft document should be out to us this
time next month. It needs to be reviewed by us and the FAA, then have a workshop, and then
another public hearing. Dave Stelling is the new person at the FAA in Helena.
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PM-10 Emissions Analysis regarding air quality is a required report that has been completed but
Peccia needs to coordinate with the DEQ on this.
The Diamond Aire past due amount was discussed.
"Clean-up" letters will be given out by Scott and Gib as they go around and determine who is
responsible for what garbage. Fees to charge for the clean-up once it is complete were discussed and
will be billed at $ l5 per hour per person and $20 per hour per truck.
Gib and Fred's terms expire on the board this month. They will both submit letters of interest for
being reappointed, but Gib would like to withdraw as Chairman, stating that he would like to see
someone else on the board step forward for this position. The City will advertise again for any board
openings in June, and will extend these two terms until that time.
The board needs another person to act as the AOPA liaison. Art asked Scott if he would be
interested and discussion was held. Scott will contact Mike Jackola to find out more Information
about this position and then let the board know if he is interested.
The meeting was adjourned at 4;55 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at 3:00 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary