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Montana Department . _ .Aeronautics Division Phone (406) 444-2506
of Transportation 2630 Airport Road FAX (406) 444.2519
PO Box 5178 ,
He;ena, mr 59604-5178
April 22, 1993:_'
Ms. Sharon Stratton
Flathead County Commissioner Chairperson
Flathead County Courthouse
Kalispell, MT 59901
!-Dear Chairperson. Stratton:
Marc i?acicot. Governor
APR 2 7 1993
Montana Aeronautics has, over the years, been concerned and involved in
the vitality of the Kalispell City Airport. Most recently, .our help has
aided in the successful conclusion of the Kalispell City Neighborhood
Plan. This plan was initiated by the Flathead Regional Development Office
and concluded by Dave Greer.
Our office has become aware that Skyway Preliminary Plat has been
submitted for commissioner consideration and approval. We believe that
the proposed subdivision can be a good nearby neighbar.to the airport with
proper controls. However, our concern and consequent objection is that
the proposal includes a paved approach to Highway 93 using land on the
south end identified in the Airport Neighborhood Plan as necessary for
airport development.
It is in the best interest of Flathead County and the City of Kalispell to
have a safe and viable airport which is presently a significant factor to
the social and economic health of.the region. To allow the Skyway
Proposal access to Highway 93 across property now identified for airport
use would effectively torpedo and sink plans for City Airport to survive
the present crises and block its potential for economic self-sufficiency.
We request that the County Commissioners do not approve the Plat as
requested without the proper conditions or consider tabling the request
until a financial plan is completed by Mr. Larry Gallagher. Good
judgement can easily prevail in this matter by considering subdivision
access alternatives which are in concert with the land use requirements of
the Kalispell City Airport. /1'
Sincerely,
Michael D. Ferguson, Admi:
Redge R. Meierhenry
Aviation Support Officer
cc: Mike Strand
Larry Gallagher
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