Comments Rec'd Prior to May 7 PH17 T'7,
From: Gary Collier [kalispellneon@bresnan.net]
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 2:28 PM
To: Theresa White
Subject: city airport
To whom it may concern,
My name is Gary Collier and I would just like to express my thoughts and feelings
about the city airport task at hand. My first hand experience started back in the 1940s when
I took my first airplane ride out that airport. I also bought my first airplane, a 182
Cessna, with my old business partner, Jack Foust, back in 1980s. Jack himself had taught many
students at our local high school how to fly through his experience and that airport. That
same airplane helped locate grizzly bears for years around this area with its locater that
was placed on it. I have many personal experiences through this airport as well, such as
flying with Ted Perod, the first ALERT helicopter pilot. With his help we abolished the early
bugle rifle season that was located everywhere in Montana that destroyed our Elk heard for a
couple years. I can also name numerous of my personal friends that locate and spot all local
and national forest fires that use this airport every season. This airport helps our economy
throughout the tourist season as well flying people in and out of the Spotted Bear and
Schaffer areas. And also I know one the of subject of expanding and or moving the airport was
to be able to occupy jets. To my understanding it has already been established that jets can
and have landed safely at this airport. I hope my letter and been helpful and informational
to you today. I appreciate the reading and handling of this letter extremely. I just feel
that the long standing locals in this area would feel that the airport, where it is, is where
it should stay and it should stay exactly as is for the people who respect how much it has
done for our community and strives for what it will continue to do for our community.
Thanks again,
Gary Collier
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Theresa White
From:
jpress@centurytel.net
Sent:
Monday, May 07, 2012 2:39 PM
To:
Theresa White
Subject:
City Airport Decision
May 7, 2012
Dear Mayor Fisher and City Councilmembers:
I am writing in opposition to any upgrade or expansion of the city airport. I feel it would be fiscally
irresponsible, given the many uncertainties surrounding FAA involvement and potential funding. This
funding is not guaranteed. If the city fails to meet all the requirements for expansion, it is my
understanding that there would BE no funding. Also, federal budgets are presently being cut and
funding priorities reconsidered that could significantly affect the amount of monies Kalispell might
actually receive from the FAA, even IF the city could meet all the requirements.
Expanding the airport would bring an increase in air traffic, noise, and significant safety concerns that
would negatively impact the quality of life for those of us who live, work, or attend schools and
churches in the area.
I respectfully request that the council not move forward with the option to upgrade or expand the city
airport to BI or BII standards.
Thank you.
Judith Pressmar
844 Third Avenue East
Kalispell
JudiFunk
From:
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Sent
Monday, May O7'201212:20PM
To:
JudiFunk
Subject:
FW: LOVE the blue skies sound this morning!
Please forward to Council.
From: S3andm
Sent: Monday, May O7,2U121O:Z8AM
To: Fred LeisUko
Subject: LOVE the blue skies sound this morning!
|amanairport lover |amacounty resident nnthe north side ofKalispell. Amorning like this with its beautiful blue sky
and the sounds ofsmall private planes warms n)yheart &soul! But, if these sweet sounds offlying onthis gorgeous
morning are being performed by or for dissenters, then I hope that will be exposed at the hearing.
The sounds of private planes flying over signals a special kind of day; even if I am not'in the air', it washes with memories
oftimes inthe sky! Can't beexplained — but, tome, itieprecious!
Kalispell City Airport has been inits place for many, many years! Keep itfor years 0ocome!
Thank You
Sue Sande
Kalispell MT
Theresa White
From: Debi Wise [swagger_d@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 11:36 AM
To: Theresa White
Subject: Airport
City of Kalispell,
I am sending this to convey my approval to expand the city airport to make it a more
efficient and safe facility. Debi Wise
Theresa White
From: John McKenna [John@gomckenna.net]
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:27 AM
To: Theresa White
Subject: Kalispell City Airport
Greetings Council Members,
I am John McKenna of Bozeman MT. I am writing in support of maintaining the Kalispell City Airport. I have
been an active MT. based general aviation pilot since 1970. Our business has taken us all over the state of
MT., but one of the locations that we frequent on a regular basis is Kalispell. Not only do we have a number of
business contacts in the area, but we also thoroughly enjoy the recreational side of your area. In addition we
own property in the North Fork and frequently use Kalispell as the jumping off point to begin our time in that
area. I point this out to let you know that I am a frequent user of the Kalispell City Airport and find it to be a
convenient, useful, and enjoyable place to come and go from. It is such a convenient business location and of
course the local amenities such as groceries, lodging, meals and more are a prime reason to use the airport,
not to mention all the excellent on airport services that are available as well. It has been my airport of
"choice" for the majority of my flying into and out of the area.
Bringing the airport up to current FAA standards would not only benefit the facility itself, but would surely
enhance the area and without a doubt be a great value to the traveling public. These airports are of extreme
value to so many and to let a few who "contend" it is a safety issue or disturbance to their way of life would be
an unfortunate situation. It appears that the folks that would like it closed, moved or otherwise are thinking
of only themselves.
It is rather obvious that the agenda of those that want this facility closed are basing their arguments on
inaccurate information, fear mongering, and anecdotal type information. I would urge you to put aside the
selfish desires of a few and make a decision that is good for not only Kalispell and the airport, but for the rest
of the public that have used and will continue to use this airport for a long time to come.
Thank you for your consideration.
John J McKenna Jr MSFS
McKenna Financial
1711 West College St
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5166 Office
(406) 581-8234 Cell
Lohn@mckenna-financial.com
Theresa White
From: Webmail nebomot [nebomot@bigsky.net]
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 10:40 AM
To: Theresa White
Subject: City Airport
My husband and I are taxpayers in Ward 1 of the City of Kalispell. We are very much opposed
to the expansion of or putting any money into the City Airport. There seems to be a very
small percentage of people in Kalispell who actually use or have even been on the City
AIrport property. Neither my husband or I have ever utilized or been on that property, and
in talking with other Kalispell taxpayers find that none of them have either. Expansion
would only increase the safety and noise factors. Once again, without going into a lengthy
letter, we are opposed to the expansion of or putting any money into the City Airport. Let's
use one of the many fiscally worthwhile options to make better use of the property for the
majority of taxpayers of Kalispell, and move the Kalispell City Airport to Glacier
International Airport.
Bonnie and Neal Motichka
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Theresa White
From:
Fred Leistiko
Sent:
Monday, May 07, 2012 11:52 AM
To:
Theresa White
Subject:
FW: Supporting S27
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From: SKYDIVE LOST PRAIRIE[mailto:fred(@skydivelostprairie.com]
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 11:36 AM
To: Fred Leistiko
Subject: Supporting S27
Fred,
Please bring forward my comment that the Kalispell City Airport is a vital and needed asset
to the community. Keep us flying at S27.
Thanks,
Fred Sand
Aircraft owner and user of S27.
Skydive Lost Prairie, Inc.
FFI: Fred Sand
Voice: 406-858-2493
Toll Free: 888-833-5867
FAX: 406-858-2405
www.SkvdiveLostPrairie.com
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Theresa White
From: rick thompson [thompson90706@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 10:10 AM
To: Theresa White
Subject: City Airport, leave it as is
Mayor Fischer, and Fellow Council Members:
We are residents of Ward 4 and are STRONGLY AGAISNT the airport expansion. We have no problem with
AS IS city airport. Although if the as is approch is not feasible we would support the airport being moved or
closed down. We feel the expansion would serve few of the citzens of Kalispell and be for an elite group. As
for using the Airport expansion fund we are strongly against it. Less big goverment involvment in any
community is for the better of all.
Thank -you for your service and we appreciate your time in this matter of great importance to all.
Rick & Kathy Thompson
284 Buttercup Loop
Kalispell, MT 59901
Theresa White
From: Chuck Jarecki [skywagon@centurytel.net]
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 7:52 AM
To: Theresa White
Subject: City airport
Subject: Kalispell City Airport
Dear Mayor and Councilors:
My wife, who is also a pilot, and I use our small aircraft as a means to travel for business and pleasure, just as
others use their car, which may cost more new than many aircraft flown today. When we are researching for
places to overnight or visit for a few days, we look for airports that have food, lodging and other services close -
by. The Kalispell City Airport typifies that perfect airport to serve our needs. Throughout the aviation
community, S27 is well known as a hassle free airport with friendly service and a good selection of nearby
amenities.
The Kalispell City Airport serves as a location for pilots visiting the back -country airstrips to re -provision and
purchase fuel. I have met pilots and their families from all over the country who have flown to Montana,
camped at one of the wilderness airstrips and then flown to Kalispell City Airport to purchase goods and
services and patronize nearby businesses.
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), a national organization of which I am a director, is planning to
hold a major leadership training program (not flight training) in the area this June, using Kalispell City Airport
and its associated food and lodging facilities. The RAF chooses to support communities that are aviation
friendly. This gathering will bring in about fifty people, most flying their own planes. If it were not for the
location of the Kalispell Airport next to food and lodging facilities, the event would, in all probability, be held
somewhere else. Most of attendees will likely remain in the area for several days to pursue other recreation
activities.
I would urge that you take a firm stand to keep the Kalispell City Airport open and upgrade the facility to FAA
standards. I have followed the rhetoric in the local press and find most of the anti -airport statements to be
somewhat laughable. Do the right thing for the community and aviation.
Sincerely,
Chuck Jarecki
Chuck Jarecki, RAF Director
28517 Rocky Point Road
Polson, MT 59860
406-883-2248
RAF Mission:
Keeping the legacy of recreational aviation strong by preserving, maintaining and creating public use
recreational and backcountry airstrips nationwide.
Theresa White
From: Dr. Jevon Clark Devon @kalispellvet.corn]
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 8:03 AM
To: Theresa White
Subject: airport
Dear Mr. Saverud and Mr. Zauner and other council members,
I won't be able to attend Monday's council meeting where you'll be hearing public comment on
the city airport, but I did want to quickly let you know my position. I (honestly,
thankfully) do not have all the information regarding this decision that you all have had to
pour
over so my opinion on the matter isn't really based on fact.
Therefore, I trust you to do what is fiscally responsible for the city of Kalispell
regardless of if that means expanding, moving, closing, or whatever. I simply want a
decision to be made so this issue can move forwards towards getting resolved.
Thanks for serving the community.
Devon Clark
173 Buffalo Stage
Kalispell
Theresa White
From:
Kristi Carroll [bkcarroll@mt.net]
Sent:
Saturday, May 05, 2012 4:20 PM
To:
Theresa White
Subject:
Kalispell City Airport Upgrade
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
Hello, I would like to offer my support in accepting FAA funding to upgrade the Kalispell City Airport. I grew up
in Kalispell on 4t"Ave West and now live with my husband in Townsend, MT right across from where the Army
National Guard has a test fire range. We didn't realize there was a test fire range so close at the time we
bought our land. We have helicopters fly over and artillery cannons going off at all times of the night and day,
especially on the weekends. We enjoy watching the helicopters fly over and have gotten used to our windows
rattling from the cannon blasts'. The point is, I hope you all appreciate what the S27 has to offer and realize
that the airport has been there for 83 years and the people are the ones who have moved in and around it. I
know there are people in the community that are against the upgrade. Those people who chose to live in the
city and around the airport are the ones who should assimilate to the atmosphere they chose to live in instead
of trying to destroy it. I don't think they realize how the airport actually helps the community as a whole.
Being part of the aviation community, my husband and I have paid into the FAA fund and support S27 in
receiving the funding available for this upgrade. The Kalispell City Airport offers my husband and I, as well as
many others, the convenience of flying into Kalispell in our small airplane to visit family and go shopping. S27
offers convenient grocery shopping, car shopping, camp trailer shopping, restaurants, motels, antique stores,
and even the 'Quilt Gallery' fabric store for us quilters, which Glacier Park International does not.
My husband and I own almost 100 acres in the Flathead Valley and like being able to fly into the Kalispell City
Airport. We would like to see S27 get a facelift so we and others can enjoy it for many years to come.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Kristi Gronley Carroll
Theresa White
From: Mountain AirDance MACPHERSON Demacpherson@msn.com]
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 7:44 PM
To: Theresa White
Subject: Kalispell City Airport
To the members of the Kalispell City Council,
I am a Montana pilot that uses the Kalispell City Airport. I want to show my great support of Kalispell City Airport.
For the last 22 years, I have landed many times at Kalispell City Airport andI have stayed and enjoyed the beautiful
Kalispell area, often I stay at near by motel, have coffee at a local coffee shop and enjoy meals at some of the fine
restaurants in the Kalispell area.
Over the years, I have used the airport as a home base for air search operations, for aviation conferences such as The
Western States and International Air Search and Rescue Conference and the annual Mountain Air Search and Rescue
Clinic. This airport is important as it is in walking distance of many hotels and restaurants and other services.
Another point that I might make for Kalispell City Airport is that Kalispell City Airport often has the better weather making
it an alternate to Glacier Park International Airport.
Small airports are important to the community and to the state and the Kalispell City Airport is one of our Montana jewels.
Please consider all options to keeping Kalispell City Airport open and thriving.
Thank you for your considerations,
Jeanne MacPherson
Jeanne MacPherson
Master Flight Instructor
Mountain Airdance llc ebsite: http://www.mountainairdancellc.com/
"What do you want to do with your one wild and precious life?" Mary Oliver
Theresa White
From:
Jim & Kathy Hadwin Ukhadwin@bigsky.net]
Sent:
Friday, May 04, 2012 9:11 PM
To:
Theresa White
Cc:
'Scott Richardson'
Subject:
Kalispell City Airport
Gentlemen,
This email is to convey to you my 100% support for the Kalispell City Airport, 527. I believe it
to be an important asset to the city's infrastructure. It is important to many local business men.
It serves as link for Angel Flight West and other charitable enterprises. It is a base for local
search and rescue missions. It reduces pressure of GA aircraft from Glacier Park International
Airport. I send this to you as I am unable to attend your upcoming review meeting since I am on
travel. I am a local pilot in the Flathead Valley and find 527 to be an important resource.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours, Jim Hadwin
Bigf ork Pilot
Jim &, Kathy Hodwin
+ 0 Puuholo Road
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Theresa White
From: jpress@centurytel.net
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 12:07 PM
To: Theresa White
Subject: Proposed City Airport Expansion
Dear Kalispell City Councilmembers:
I have been involved for a number of years with the deliberations on the Kalispell Municipal Airport.
Through those years, and many reports, studies, and hearings, my opinion has remained the same:
that the City Airport should NOT be expanded beyond its present size or aircraft usage, nor additional
monies be used for improvements.
In addition, I feel there should be a plan for a multi -year phase -out and termination. Fully adequate
facilities and services are available at Glacier Park International or other facilities elsewhere in the
valley, should private small plane owners desire. The land now occupied by the city airport should be
returned to private and/or other municipal usage.
I refer you particularly to the recent excellent Letter to the Editor of the Daily Interlake from Frank
Thomas, especially the request for a vote by Kalispell City taxpayers prior to any further action on this
issue.
Respectfully,
Theresa White
From: Fred Hasskamp [fredflys@Yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 7:54 AM
To: Theresa White
Cc: Fred Hasskamp
Subject: Kalispell City Airport
I wish to go on record in SUPPORT of maintaining this most valuable asset for the future.
"City" airport is one of the most convenient airports for those who fly in the nation. I have
personally used "city airport" to attend meetings, hold clinics, patronize the nearby motels,
restaurants and stores. The economic impact "City airport" has on the Kalispell area has to
be huge.
Fred Hasskamp
115 Central Ave.
Hamilton, MT 59840
363-1742
Sent from my iPad
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PO Box 734
Kalispell MT 59903
May 2, 2012
City Clerk
City of Kalispell
PO box 1997
Kalispell MT 59903
Re: Kalispell City Airport Plans
Please enter my comments into the official record of public comments on the future funding and
maintenance of the Kalispell City Airport.
I am opposed to any expansion of the airport and if the choice is between expansion and shutting
it down, I would rather have it shut down. The existing level of use is acceptable but an increase
in air traffic and/or size of planes would be detrimental to the wonderful residential
neighborhoods of Kalispell, and would be contrary to the ambience of the historical district.
I can't believe city officials want to proceed with this expansion after that plane crashed into a
house! I sure never wanted to live in the approach zone of an airport when I bought my house at
1045 2°d Avenue East. At the current time there is just an occasional plane overhead, not too
low and usually pretty quiet, and it's been that way a long time. I think it should stay that way.
If expansion is desired, move the airport further out of town and make sure flight paths are away
from heavily populated areas. Or let GPI take over the functions the city airport does now. Air
services don't have to be practically in the middle of town. People are spoiled by how close it's
been up till now. People elsewhere would laugh at someone complaining that they don't want the
airport 15 minutes away.
I hope you will keep Kalispell the lovely place it is now and not devalue property values for half
of the town. Somehow it seems that what out of towners want has become more important than
what the majority of the people that live here want.
Sincerely,
/?1'1e Z�-, r
Roseanne Bloom
fulltime resident, homeowner, and taxpayer of Kalispell
Theresa White
From: The Kuffels [kuffel@cyberport.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 8:22 AM
To: Theresa White
Subject: Kalispell City Airport
Since we will be out of state Monday please accept this email as our public comment. We totally support updating our
airport. In addition to the reasons given by others we have a personal story about the economic impact of S27. Our first
exposure to northwest Montana was landing at Kalispell City. We were able to walk across the street and have a fine
lunch. If we had gone to Glacier Park International our option would have been which vending machine to use while
seeing nothing of the region.
Our experience was so positive we decided to include the Flathead valley in our list of places to check out after Betty
finished medical school. We eventually settled in Whitefish but Kalispell City airport and its surroundings is what first drew
us to the area.
Tom & Betty Kuffel
Theresa White
From: Wes [wes@bendcable.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 9:54 PM
To: Theresa White
Subject: May 7th Meeting Regarding Kalispell City Airport
I am a private pilot and aircraft owner from Bend, Oregon. About once a year I fly into the
Kalispell City Airport to visit friends and enjoy the area. While I'm only there once a year
to spend my recreational dollars, I am one of several thousand others that use that airport
as the entry point to your community.
A healthy and vibrant airport is an asset to any community, providing significant economic
benefits well beyond the fences of the facility. I encourage you to support it for many years
to come and I look forward to my next visit to your beautiful community.
Sincerely,
Wes Wright
Bend, Oregon
Theresa White
From: ELVYN5990@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 2:56 PM
To: Theresa White
Subject: Kalispell City Airport (S27)
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: David Flatter, 280 Wakewood Dr., Kalispell, Mt. 59901
This communication is written to express my support for retaining and maintaining the Kalispell City Airport.
It has come to my attention that there is a small group of vocal residents of the valley who are in favor of having the airport
(S27) closed due to the noise they say the residents of Kalispell and the airport area are subjected to.
I frequent the area of the airport on a regular basis while shopping for food and other items in the businesses that are
located on the South side of Kalispell along Hiway 93. 1 find that the main contributor to noise in the area is not operations
at the airport, but highway noise. Surely, the city council would not consider closing , down the highway due to a few
residents complaining of traffic noise, would they?
The airport is a definite plus for the residents of Kalispell and provides access to the city businesses by being within
walking distance to lodging, restaurants, and other shopping. It is, in fact, within walking distance to many of the county
offices and is not to distant from the old downtown, main street area for walking.
Before taking the noise complaints seriously, the source should be considered carefully. Do the locations of the homes of
the most vocal lie in close proximity to the airport? The airport has been established in it's present location for many more
years than the homes that are close by and of course the owners of the homes near the airport were surely aware that the
airport was there when they made the decision to buy.
Do you think that the city of Whitefish would consider closing down the railroad marshalling yard due to noise complaints
from people who live ear the tracks?
The subject of closing or moving the city airport is not new and the council has already spent to much time on the subject.
Let's get on with the business of running the city and dismiss the frivolous subjects that are bound to arise in the
environment in which we all live these days.
Thank you for your time spent in reading my comments.
Very truly yours,
David Flatter
Theresa White
From: Tom Husband [twhusband@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 4:10 PM
To: Theresa White
Subject: Kalispell City Airport
I have seen all kinds of airports have the same problem where a handful of complainers cause problems for the
airport and the airport was there long before they were ever around to start their complaining ! It is too bad that
they are not told to move if they don't like the airport as a neighbor and that they should never have moved
close to the airport if they didn't like it in the first place ! It is a good thing I don't have the power to handle
people like that as they would never be able to travel on another aircraft the rest of their lives ! I am sure they
don't mind traveling by air as long as it is not in their backyard but someone else has to deal with the airport
noise etc.
I use the airport for fueling my aircraft and in years past used it as my destination,stayed at the Aero Inn and
spent my money in the community while on vacation because it was very aviation friendly and ended up buying
property on the Ferndale Airport for when I retired and am now living here in Ferndale for the past 5 years. The
Kalispell Airport should remain as a viable asset to the community and be protected from further harassment by
the City passing development ordinances to keep people from moving in close to the airport. There are many
places that would be easier for the complainers to move too than places where the airport could be moved to.
I hope the City Council makes the proper rational decisions to keep the airport where it is and to safe guard it's
protection for the future.
Tom Husband
Theresa White
From:
Steve Eckels [eckels@guitarmusicman.com]
Sent:
Tuesday, May 01, 2012 4:07 PM
To:
Theresa White
Cc:
Judi Funk
Subject:
HUD Funding/Airport Expansion
Dear Mayor
Below is a letter from HUD outlining potential funding as related to the airport expansion.
Please give it a good serious look and draw your own conclusions.
Thank you
Steve Eckels
Mr. Eckels,
I received your e-mail inquiry and forwarded it to HUD's regional environmental officer, David Rigirozzi, for a response. You can read
his comments below.
Please feel free to contact Mr. Rigirozzi if you have further specific questions. I hope this information is helpful.
Best,
Erik Amundson
Field Office Director
US Department of HUD
901 Front Street, Suite 1300
Helena, MT 59626
406-447-1488
www.hud.gov/montana
From: Rigirozzi, David W
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 11:58 AM
To: Amundson, Erik
Cc: Brey, Terry L
Subject: RE: Steve Eckel Re HUD Environmental Standards/Airport Expansion
Hi, Erik,
The expansion of a municipal airport could directly affect future HUD -funded projects in near proximity to the airport from an
environmental perspective as controlled by HUD environmental regulations found at 24 C.F.R. Part 50 and 24 C.F.R. Part 58.
Both these regulations are in existence to implement the National Environmental Protection Act of 1969 and contain sections with
implement related HUD environmental regulations found at 24 C.F.R. Part 51, Subparts B and D.
24 C.F.R. Part 51, Subpart B, contains HUD's noise hazard regulations which control how HUD -funded construction projects must be
mitigated against the adverse effects of airport -generated noise. Subpart B primarily impacts housing projects and particularly new
construction activities. The expansion of an airport might involve new runway development and/or changes in flight paths caused by
new types of flight operations being planned. Changes in either of these could affect the geographical locations of airport noise
contours as shown on the airport's noise contour map or overlay district (depending on the particular method used by the airport to
present this data). Essentially, the present noise contours could expand into a new area of the community, thereby affecting HUD -
funding considerations in an area previously unaffected by Subpart B's requirements.
24 C.F.R. Part 51, Subpart D, contains HUD's aircraft crash high accident potential regulations which control how HUD -funded
construction projects and other activities located near the ends of airport runways must be mitigated against the adverse effects of a
potential aircraft crash scenario. The particular areas of concern, as defined in Subpart D for civilian airports, are trapezoidal -shaped
horizontal areas that start at the end of the runways and extend outward for approximately 2,500 feet depending on a particular airport's
flight operations. HUD -assistance for new construction is prohibited in such areas and for rehabilitative construction and other HUD
activities, such as property disposition, requires disclosure to a prospective purchaser or lessor of the hazard.
Beyond these HUD environmental regulations, other HUD environmental regulatory requirements might also be triggered depending on
particular elements presented by the airport's expansion design, such as the new placement of aboveground storage tanks containing
fuels near an airport property's edge.
Please re -contact me should you have any further questions or need any additional assistance.
Sincerely,
DAVID W. RIGIROZZI
Field Environmental Officer
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Region Vlll Office
25' Floor, 8ADE
1670 Broadway Street
Denver, CO 80202-4801
303.672.5016 (voice)
303.672.5150 (fax)
david.w.rigirozzi( hud.00v
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Theresa White
From: Gerald Hurst [aerowight@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 6:50 AM
To: Theresa White
Subject: Kalispell City Airport
Dear Council members,
Whether you expand it or simply maintain it, please retain the very user friendly city airport where it is. I feel it
is a very valuable asset to the city and those who depend on it who live elsewhere. I can't think of another
airport in Montana where a pilot can land and have so many choices of services and businesses within walking
distance.
Thank you for your consideration.
Gerry Hurst
Theresa White
From: Wayne Hebert [wrhebert@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 11:01 AM
To: Theresa White
Cc: Mauri Morin; ry@eaal02.org
Subject: Kalispell City Airport
Councilmen.
I can not attend the upcoming airport meeting. S27 is a valuable asset to Kalispell and the
Flathead region. I support its continued development and growth.
Wayne Hebert
406-370-4114
N180WD
Theresa White
From:
Steve Dooling [steve9twre.corn]
Sent:
Tuesday, May 01, 2012 10:54 AM
To:
Theresa White
Subject:
In support of the Kalispell City Airport
HRISTIE'S
. .. ... . ....
6REAT ESTATE:S
Dear Council Members,
I am writing in support of our city airport, Kalispell City Airport 527, and regret that I cannot
be at the meeting next week. I am in full support of the city's idea to update the airport,
and believe that the return on investment will be worth the money spent to do this. It
would be foolish and a bad business move to not take advantage of the federal dollars
being offered to the city to help with this endeavor as well. The city airport is a much
needed facility for the city and provides numerous benefits to residents and pilots alike.
Please mark me down as a big fan of the city airport!
Best Regards,
Steve Dooling
Broker Associate
Trails West Real Estate
Exclusive Affiliate of Christies Great Estates
420 Electric Ave., P.O Box 275
Bigfork, MT 59911
Cell - 406.253.9117
Office - 406.837.1740
Fax - 406.8377060
Steve@TWRE.COM
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Theresa White
From: Ry Keller [forestkeller@montanasky.us]
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 7:09 PM
To: Theresa White
Subject: Kalispell City Airport
Dear Council Members,
I wanted to let you know that I am in support of the upgrade and modernization of the Kalispell
city airport. I learned to fly at this airport and feel it is a great asset to our community. I
believe the improvements including the runway realignment and extension will improve safety
and reduce the noise over residential areas. I also feel the employment that will be created by
the money spent on this project will help the local economy. The airport is self sufficient and
would only bring in more money for the city after the improvements have been made.
The local EAA Chapter 102 has been fortunate to host our free flights for kids 8 to 18 called
"Young Eagles" at Kalispell City Airport. In the last two years we have introduced general
aviation to over 160 kids. Everyone had a smile on their face when they returned from their
first fight experience. Kalispell City Airport is perfectly suited to these types of actives. With
its commercial traffic and tight security limiting access these types of programs would not be as
viable at GPI.
I have friends and clients from all over the U.S. that land at Kalispell City Airport and enjoy the
activities that Kalispell and the Valley have to offer. They like the location and the small town
feeling of landing at this local airport.
I recommend that the City Council choose an option to keep the airport where it is and use FAA
funds to make it safer and more user friendly.
Please consider the history that this airport has and the try to visualize the future that it can
have.
Thank you,
Ry Keller
Pilot, Business Owner and Kalispell City Chamber member
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From: Mark Evanoff and Jeanette Rehahn [euphoria@centurytel.net]
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 8:52 PM
To: Theresa White
Subject: Kalispell City Airport
Dear Mayor Fisher and City Council,
There has been a great deal of media attention focused on the Kalispell City Airport
regarding its perceived benefits to the community. The decisions that you are about to make
will impact the community for years to come so I respectfully request that you consider my
following comments.
As a private pilot, aircraft owner, and Flathead Valley resident, I rely heavily on our City
Airport for a wide range of services. A recent review of my expenditures associated with my
flying into Kalispell for this past year, revealed that I spent in excess of several thousand
dollars, all within 1/2 mile of the airport facility. The ability to walk to nearby
restaurants and shops, and obtain fuel and service for my aircraft means that I can
consolidate a lot of my shopping needs into one convenient trip. When family and friends
visit, I'll convey them over to City airport as a special treat for them to experience the
small airport atmosphere, usually spending some of their vacation allowance nearby in the
process.
In the flying community it's quite common to share tips and favorable destinations with other
aviators. On many occasions while traveling, I've been told that it is the hospitality one
receives at Kalispell City Airport that results in their flying into the Flathead Valley in
the first place. These visitors value the amenities that are offered on site and in the
immediate vicinity, benefits they are not afforded by the larger, impersonal complex known as
Glacier International Airport.
I'd like to comment in particular to the value of Red Eagle Aviation, the fixed base operator
located on the Kalispell City Airport. This business concern, should be valued as a community
resource for the entire community. They regularly host and sponsor "Young Eagle" events that
afford young people the opportunity to experience flight at no charge, many of whom will go
on to pursue careers in aviation. The full service aircraft maintenance shop at this facility
is widely respected by the aircraft/ aviator community, with aircraft from other
municipalities arriving for their expertise. And finally, Red Eagle Aviation has a flight
school where I have regularly obtained recurrent flight instruction, free of the congestion
and intimidating atmosphere of the larger commercial airport. Many of our public servants
i.e. game wardens, sheriff's deputies, rely on the flight school and it's helicopters/
airplanes, for responding to their training and emergency response needs, which is in the
best interest of all of us!
The Kalispell City Airport should be valued as the community resource that it is. It is my
hope that you will consider my impressions above when making your upcoming decisions.
Thank You,
Mark Evanoff
Bigfork, Montana
Theresa White
From: Richard McAdams [richandjoanie@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 9:12 PM
To: Theresa White
Subject: City Airport
Kalispell City Council, We hope you realize that the City need this
airport. We are in -favor of either leaving it as is or getting Fed. money to improve it. Richard & Joanie
McAdams
Theresa White
From: Bob Nadvornick [Nad@WestVentureProperties.com]
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 10:10 AM
To: Theresa White
Subject: city airport suggestion
Council members and Mayor:
I am not a pilot, and have no personal interests with the city airport. It is my opinion that with all the controversy
surrounding what to do about the airport, that a decision of this magnitude should be put to a vote of the citizens who are
paying for it.
In so doing, it would take the pressure off the council members, and leave it up to the voters to make the decision. That's
what democracy is all about.
Sincerely,
West VentureProperties,
17 First Avenue East
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Public comment, letters to the editor, and conversations with residents would suggest
the following compromise between airport users and city residents is appropriate:
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2. No expansion or upgrading using public or tax payer funds to lengthen, widen or
move the runway.
3. No long term lease agreements and no renewals of long term lease agreements.
Let existing long term leases expire. Only year-to-year leases.
4. Strict enforcement of airport rules with violations cause to terminate an existing
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6. Aircraft training schools should be removed or their flight times and days of
operation restricted. Curfews for all aircraft should be strictly enforced and absolutel
no night operations.
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Theresa White
From:
Wayne [wite69wolf@yahoo.corn]
Sent:
Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:53 AM
To:
Theresa White
Cc:
Scott Davis
Subject`.
Airport
Hello,
I will be in Oregon May 7th so I am writing you now to tell you how I feel.
I do not want the airport enlarged or upgraded.
I do not want my taxes going towards this endeavor.
I do not want my property values to go down.
I do not want Kalispell "tied" to a 20 year partnership with the F.A.A.
I formally request
that the Planning Board and City of Kalispell ask for a
Conditional use permit for any modification or changes to the Kalispell City Airport,
and that the Planning Board submit a memo to the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney and City Planning Administrator formally
requesting, in writing, a conditional use permit be required for any modifications for the City Airport.
Respectfully,
Your Neighbor,
Wayne McMichael
1235 6th Street West
Kalispell, Montana, 59901
A Lifelong, Kalispell Born, Resident.
Theresa White
From:
Bill Cox [billcox3@bresnan.net]
Sent:
Thursday, April 26, 2012 2:36 PM
To:
Theresa White
Subject:
Expansion & Upgrade of Kalispell City Airport
Dear Mayor Fisher and Kalispell City Council:
In considering the future of the Kalispell City Airport, it is an ABSOLUTE NO BRAINER to reject any
alternative that would permit larger, noisier aircraft to fly low over the city.
The Stelling Engineering consultants' report was written primarily from the standpoint of the aviation community
and with the objective of extracting money for aviation from the federal government. The City Council's decision, on the
other hand, should be made for the benefit of the city of Kalispell and all of its residents — a very different perspective.
It is furthermore a no-brainer to reject an alternative that would relinquish local control over the airport's
operations to a federal authority constituted to serve the aviation community, which includes a very small minority of
Kalispell's residents.
Private property rights have little relevance to this decision except for the need to treat existing leaseholders at the
airport fairly. The airport itself is city property — in other words it belongs to us Kalispell residents — and it is your duty to
choose the use that benefits us most.
Please use your judgment on behalf of the majority of Kalispell residents. If you fail to do so, your constituents,
the voters, will be the victims.
Sincerely,
William A. Cox
501 4`h Avenue East
Billcox3Rbresnan.net
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Mayor Tammy Fisher and Kalispell City Council
PO Box 199
Kalispell, MT 59901
We have lived in the city of Kalispell for 22 years and am writing in concern to the
proposed expansion of the Kalispell City Airport.
My first recommendation is to close the Kalispell City Airport. In reference to the
4/20/12 article in the Flathead Beacon, according to the Air Safety Institute of Aircraft
Owners and Pilots Association, there have been 8 incidents near the Kalispell municipal
airport in 20 years. All aircraft should relocate operations to the Glacier Park
International airport where there is fire/emergency support. This would create a safer
;tnvironment for Kalispell City residents and decrease noise pollution.
If unable to close the Kalispell City Airport, next recommendation would be to leave as is
with no further investment. I choose to live in the Kalispell City limits knowing there was
a city airport. I do not chose to live in the city with an airport expansion. This would
allow bigger and more aircraft, bringing with it, a risk to safety and increase in noise
pollution.
Becky a d Steven Petrashek
1241 8th Ave East
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