02/01/05 Patrick/Committee SuggestionCity of Kalispell
Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7000 Fax -
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February 1, ZOOS
Flathead County Commissioners
800 South Main
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Airport Influence Areas
Dear Commissioners,
MCA 67-4-201, Designation of airport influence areas requires Cities with an airport to
designate an airport influence area around the airport. The purpose of this zone is to
provide both airspace protection and land use compatibility with airport operations.
Since this zone of influence would extend outside the current boundaries of the City, the
County and City should designate a committee comprised of two members appointed by the
County Commissioners, two appointed by the City, and one person appointed at large to
develop the criteria and guidelines for this area. This committee will address issues related
to the public health, safety and general welfare. They will develop criteria and guidelines
for height and land use regulations to promote public safety. The County completed the
airport influence area restrictions in 1979 by adopting Resolution Number 373.
Should the County elect not to participate, the City would need to be notified and will
proceed in appointing this board unilaterally.
The City of Kalispell looks forward to working with the County on this project and your
timely consideration of this request would be greatly appreciated. If the City does not
receive a reply by March 15th we will proceed with the understanding that you have elected
not to participate.
Sincerely,
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James H. Patrick
City Manager