12/02/96 Airport Minutes (Special Mtg)NHRTA���
Minutes from December 2, 1996 Special Meeting
The meeting began at 1:30 p.m. Present were: Mike Baker, Clarence
Krepps, Larry Gallagher, (staff); Councilman Cliff Collins,
Councilman Norb Donahue, Mayor Doug Rauthe; Gib Bissell, Jim Lynch,
Tom Reynolds, Art Thompson (board); Lowell Johnson (FAA, Seattle),
Dave Gabbert (FAA, Helena), and Mike Ferguson (State Aeronautics).
Also present were Doc Dahlquist from Concept 360 (leasing from Bill
Heuson), Bill Heuson from Diamond Air, and Winston Major from Aero-
Craftsman, Inc.
1:30-2:30' p.,m. Mike Ferguson left early for another meeting. Gib,
Jim, Art, Mike, Councilman Collins, Dave Gabbert and Lowell Johnson
,41rove around the airport. Property use and boundaries were
tiscussed.
2:30-4:30 p.m. The group met with Mr. Gabbert and Mr. Johnson and
discussed Authority versus Commission, and the following FAA
concerns:
• Community Support - non aviation portion of entire
community.
Governmental analysis - growth of airport.
Sponsorship - who; land ownership; maintenance and
operational capability.
"Landlocked" airport.
• Financial Capability - taxing authority; revenue
generation potential.
Off Airport Land Use Controls - positive and
aggressive; partnership between authority and
city/county?
On Airport Private Access - subordinate to airport;
safety; revenue positive.
Radio Towers/Approach Protection - how to resolve.
City money and acquire land.
• Long Term Viability Of Airport
Airport Improvement Program memorandum.
5.7 M for Montana, non-commercial airports.
Uniform Act (Larry).
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December 2, 1996
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Mr. Gabbert stated the FAA would fund airport improvements if the
City would make a reasonable effort to fund the tower situation and
land acquisition. The City requested the FAA prepare a Memorandum
of Understanding in this regard. Both Mr. Gabbert and Mr. Johnson
agreed to list our airport in NPIAS.
Gib has requested that all board members compile a list of items
you feel are important for the City to commit to before tht.
Authority transition, i.e. plowing and mowing; $8,000 for a part-
time airport manager; etc. He would also like everyone to consider
how to structure an Authority, i.e. an independent, Glacier Park
International Airport, or an Authority/Commission.
Please bring your list and ideas with you to our next regular
meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. in
the Conference Room.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary
per Gib Bissell, Chairman