09-11-02 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
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Minutes from September 11, 2002 Meeting
The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were: Mike Baker, P. J. Sorenson, and Lisa Simmer (staff),
Gib Bissell, Scott Richardson, Keith Robinson, Art Thompson, and Mike Manion. Scott Santa was
also present. Chris Kukulski arrived at 4:00 p.m.
Towers: P.J. briefed the group on the cell tower north of the mall. This application is for a 195' tower
tand had been previously approved by James Riley of the FAA and then rescinded. Tri-Star
Communications have resubmitted their application for the 3' time. Currently, there is a third
aeronautical study underway. The comment period on this application is August 22, through
September 28, 2002. It is important to write a comment letter and include the reference number
#2002AMN 1648-GE. Gib has sent off a letter and copies to Monte, Red Eagle and State Avionics.
P.J. is hopeful that this tower application is rejected and Tri-Star resubmits with an application for
a 118' tower.
Scott informed the board of the interesting development of Monte offering a surplus beacon at Glacier
to the city airport, if they can remove and move it. The offer includes the stipulation of the city
taking the tower also. The city had recently ordered a beacon from the State of Montana avionics
for $850.00. Acquiring the beacon from Glacier International would allow "returning" the ordered
beacon and getting the money back. The surplus beacon being offered is actually a better beacon,
approximately a $ 10,000.00 beacon. The group discussed the manner in which they would acquire
and move the beacon. It was determined that even with moving costs that might be accrued this is
a must do project. Scott will be coordinating the dynamics and logistics of organizing the move.
Baker offered the help of the city and the boons truck and will issue a work order to have Riegel and
Johnson of Public works look at the beacon to determine what will be necessary to transport the
beacon. Scott will contact McDonald Crane to remove the beacon from the tower and then will
contact Lisa with the date and time of the move. Gib will cancel the ordered beacon and will
coordinate with aeronautics to put the new beacon in place.
Note: The September 23, 2002 City Council workshop has been moved to Wednesday,
September 25, 20020
In the future, Scott will call agenda items into Lisa and she will prepare and mail out agendas.
Gib, Art and Scott held a brief meeting earlier in the morning and discussed the upcoming city
workshop. Scott prepared a quick brief for the workshop. Scott presented the brief to the board for
their review. The board made various revisions and comments Scott will incorporate into the brief.
The board discussed in great detail the importance of forging ahead and proving to the council the
need for a Airport Manager, especially with the airport being on the threshold of receiving FAA
grants.
The board has the following concerns and continents:
Phil Birkland of Peccia suggests that the city work towards putting in place a more restrictive
airport zoning ordinance.
0 Iron rangers were discussed as a possibility to help in the collection of tie downs fees.
® Scott suggested that the board members think about another big fly --in to promote the airport.
® Scott has the final lease from Charlie. The board members voted to approve and mail out the
lease.
a Scott Santa requested clarification of the lease sizes.
It was noted that Peccia did not mail out enough copies of the environmental assessment for
city council members.
Charlie Harb all will be serving John Talmadge, partner in Diamond Air tomorrow, September
12, 2002.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at 3:00 p.m.
Lisa Simmer
Recording Secretary