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08-11-97 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell Minutes from August 11, 1997 Meeting The meeting began at 1:20 p.m. Present were: Clarence Krepps, Kathy Kuhlin, and Mayor Doug Rauthe (staff), Gib Bissell, Reed Lamb, Tom Reynolds, Keith Robinson, and Art Thompson. Also present were Gary Gates from the FAA in Helena, Terry Richmond from Morrison-Maierle in Kalispell, Tim Orthmeyer from Morrison-Maierle in Helena, Bill Hewson from Diamond Air and Doc Dahlquist from Concept 360 (leasing from Bill Hewson). Copies of the Agenda and the proposed Master Plan Agreement were distributed. Discussion was held regarding a replacement for Walt Nolte. All candidates were known by at least one board member. All members, by secret ballot, wrote down their choices in order of preference. The results were: 1. 2. 3. 4. Kathy will prepare recommendations. Tom Weaver Gerry Burden Dennis Carver James Roth a memo to Mayor Rauthe of the board's Tim Orthmeyer presented a summary of the proposed Master Plan Agreement. Phase I will include the towers, airspace analysis, forecasts of airport including collection of data, i.e. number of aircraft, F.B.O.s, etc., and land acquisition issues. Tim said they will include what costs will be associated with developing the airport to the size of a B-2 and do an environmental overview. After Phase I, a public informational meeting (not a hearing) will be held. The findings then go to the FAA to decide if a continuation is possible, at which time the full Master Plan would be completed (Phase II). A discussion regarding a B-I rating was held, and Gary Gates informs everyone that the FAA won't pay for the evaluation of a B-1 airport. Clarence requested that a letter be given to the City with respect to a B-1 airport outlining the additional costs for a B-1 evaluation. After Phase I, we will make a local recommendation to the FAA as to our desire to proceed. Airport Advisory Board Meeting August 11, 1997 Page 2 Contract changes were discussed. Clarence asked the FAA to clarify what involvement the City staff will have in helping to evaluate the land acquisition and appraisals (item (4) on page 8 of 18). Where the public meeting is discussed, we need to know the method of notification to the public (item (2) on page 8 of 18 under C). Tim will get the redrafted contract to us by the end of the week. Gib suggested that Morrison-Maierle keep the Montana Aeronautics Division informed. Clarence requested estimated costs for Phase I and Phase II to include the B-1 analysis and an alternate cost. Tom Reynolds questioned the previous statement made by the F.A.A. at the State Aviation Conference in Missoula regarding listing our airport in the NPIAS (National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems). Gary said that the NPIAS listing would depend on the outcome of the Master Plan. The meeting set by the F.A.A. for September 19th was briefly discussed. A meeting has been set for Monday, August 18, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the agenda for the September meeting. Kathy Kuhlin Recording Secretary 0