06-25-97 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
Minutes from June 25, 1997 Meeting
The meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: Mike Baker and
Clarence Krepps (staff), Gib Bissell, Reed Lamb, Jim Lynch, Walt
Nolte, Keith Robinson, and Art Thompson. Also present was Bill
Hewson from Diamond Air.
Clarence said that the By -Laws have been reviewed by the City
Attorney and they will be brought up at the next Airport Authority
Meeting.
Walt Nolte said that he would be leaving at the end of July and is
planning on attending the next meeting. Discussion was held
regarding finding a replacement for Walt. We will research whether
it is necessary to run an advertisement for the position. We may
contact Dennis Carver and Jan Anderson to encourage them to submit
a resume.
Clarence discussed the airport budget, and stated that the budget
for the Fiscal Year 1997-98 is $12,550 versus $11,559 for FY 1996-
97.
Art asked if the Airport Manager position was in the budget.
Clarence stated that the Airport Manager position is mentioned
under personal services. However, this position is not budgeted
for in the 1997-98 budget.
Clarence stated that money for Timmerick's property had been
allocated and is scheduled for July 1.
Art brought up Rick Hull's Daily Interlake article regarding the
budget and the erroneous information regarding the airport. Rick
told Art over the telephone that he would publish corrections.
Clarence said that in talking with Larry Gallagher, the reason the
projections to acquire surrounding land were higher were because
the City will have to acquire entire pieces of property or pay
damages rather than only the portions needed. Art reiterated the
need to acquire Frank Thomas' hangar as soon as possible. Gib
asked the status of Haven and Daley Fields. Clarence stated that
the sale of Haven Field is ready to close with the Outlaw Inn.
Daley Field could not be offered for sale until Haven had closed.
Clarence stated that the lease for the ballfields was close to
being finalized. Gib asked if the Haven money was going to the
ballfields, and the Daley money would go to the airport, and
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Clarence confirmed this to be so. Mike Baker stated that the large
portion of the "junk yard" at the end of the runway is on City
property.
Clarence gave an update on the Morrison-Maierle contract, which he
just obtained from Terry Richmond. Clarence read through the
latest draft contract proposals. The board felt that estimates for
land acquisition for B-1 as well as B-2 needed to be included in
the Master Plan. Also, Bill Hewson recommended that a time -frame
for completion of the Master Plan be included in the contract.
Discussion was held regarding building new hangars as soon as
possible. Clarence stated that Glen is still looking over the
leases. Art stated the"need to be able to point to some progress
to keep investors interested. The board decided to work closely
with Morrison-Maierle and the FAA to determine a site to be
developed as soon as possible.
The memo to the Council was reviewed and approved by the Board.
The next joint Airport Advisory/Authority Boards meeting is
scheduled for Monday, July 7, 1997 at the completion of the 7:00
p.m. Council Meeting. The next regular Advisory Board meeting will
be Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at 4:00 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary
per Gib Bissell
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