03/20/96 Airport MinutesThe meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: Mike Baker and Kathy
Kuhlin (staff), Gib Bissell, Reed Lamb, Walt Nolte, Tom Reynolds,
Keith Robinson, and Art Thompson. Also present was Dennis Carver
from Carver Engineering.
Discussion was held regarding the airport being on the agenda for
Monday night's Council Work Session. Mike spoke with Peccia and
Associates and said the Airport Layout Plan will also be on the
agenda. Gib said Mike Ferguson will be coming tomorrow to push the
grant. Part 77 of Plan 1 is regarding airplane services. The
other part is regarding the architectural layout for taxiway and
wing clearance. G.P.S. (global positioning system) published
instrument approach - concern about towers. Towers are outside of
5,000 feet. If grant money becomes available, perhaps the radio
people would move the towers. Business plan could include: how
many airplanes in ten years, speed limits, making a city
ordinance, and a fee system. Get copy of by-laws and rules and
regulations from Glacier International. Have ordinance cover it as
a Business Plan that can be changed whenever necessary by the
authority. Tie -down fees could go with the business plan, and the
authority could regulate the fees. Gas tax is more permanent.
Need to prepare a draft for a business plan and the ordinance.
Kathy to get a copy of Chapter 67-11-102 Montana Code Annotated
(MCA) regarding the authority board and clarify this with the
Mayor. Would the Airport Manager be a full-time or part-time
position? Business Plan should cover the administration regarding
manager. Gib will discuss this with Mike Ferguson. Kathy will
inquire about managers and business plans from other airports. Gib
will give Kathy names and addresses to contact.
Gib mentioned that the State will often give lights, etc. for free
if you commit to maintaining it. A letter was sent to the county
asking for surplus supplies. Gib asks Kathy to send a copy of
Resolution #4210 to the F.A.A. and the Montana Aeronautics Board,
and to highlight section 5. Include a cover letter, saying "Please
consider this an addition to the Neighborhood Plan, and it
indicates a commitment from our Council. Send to Dave Gabbert and
Mike Ferguson in Helena, not to Seattle. Gib and Mike will sign
the letter. Discussion regarding a letter to the Elks explaining
that their request is still on the table was held. The decision
was made to hold off on this until after the Airport Layout Plan is
finished.
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Gib asked if the tax increment district would include the airport
and athletic fields together. Mike gave the tennis courts as an
example of a tax increment district that was established but the
ultimate location was elsewhere. Annexation of proposed ballfields
property was discussed.
Al Thelen, Interim City Manager, and Larry Gallagher arrived.
Authority for redevelopment plan will take 90-120 days. Need to
get authority for staff to draft and negotiate agreements regarding
the Ballfield Complex with the School District, Flathead County,
Kalispell Youth Softball Association, Kalispell Peewee Association,
Kalispell Babe Ruth Baseball Association, and the Kalispell Youth
Soccer Association. Agreements will relate to the development use,
maintenance, and operations of complex. We need to get authority
from the Council for these things to move at the same tim�ith
Clyde Rooney fr the epartment of Natur Reso es the
State Lan�taxbincrement
also be present on Monday. he U an Renewal Plan
also neede approved by the Council, M 15 is the date set
to dis ss with the Council. Resolution of Intent,
Declaration of Necessity, Notes of Public Hearing. Some concerns
may be the issue that Federal money can pay for the airport, and
that tax increment fundin s money from schools and the county.
The schools will benefit if t is completed. Tax increment
cannot be put into place until afte the public hearing.
The next regular meeting will be Wedn sday, April 10, 1996 at :0
p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary
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