12/11/96 Airport MinutesAIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes from December 11, 1996 Meeting
The meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: Mike Baker and Kathy
Kuhlin (staff), Gib Bissell, Jim Lynch, Walt Nolte, Tom Reynolds,
Keith Robinson, and Art Thompson. Also present were Jerry Burden
and David Burden from the Civil Air Patrol; Winston Major from
Aero-Craftsman, Inc.; and Skip Faulkner from Strand Aviation.
Larry Gallagher from the City Community Development Department
attended briefly to answer a few directed questions.
Discussion was held regarding the radio towers. Mike mentioned
that Mr. Gabbert said for the City to "do everything feasiblely
possible within reason" (a show of good faith) regarding the
towers. A review discussion of the meeting with the FAA was held.
Couldn't spend FAA money on surrounding land or towers.
Kalispell's airport and one other airport are on the top of the FAA
list for funds in Montana for non-commercial airports. When
questioned about their time frame, they indicated there could be
paving on the airport in 1998. Gib stated the radio station
indicated that maybe strobing the towers is the way to go. Mike
suggested we show all avenues for dealing with the towers, i.e.
strobe the towers, move them, buy KGEZ (is it feasible or
economical). Mr. Gabbert and Mr. Johnson agreed that a B-1 airport
would be O.K., but would like it upgraded to B-2 standards some
time in the near future. Mike stated that we (1) need to get back
with the FAA as an Authority or Commission and let them know who is
going to manage the airport; and (2) need to have someone attend
the next KGEZ Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 17 at
7:30 p.m.
Discussion was held regarding an Airport Authority versus an
Airport Commission. The consensus of the Advisory Board was to
request appointment of an Airport Authority Board. Discussion was
held regarding the Board's recommendations to the Council and items
for consideration.
Larry Gallagher discussed land sale proceeds.
The FAA will deal with whomever has the ability to sign documents
and who owns the land. They will pay for all on -airport
improvements.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
The next scheduled meeting will be with the City Council at the
December 30th Work Session on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary