02-09-05 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
AIRPORT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minutes —February 9, 2005
The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were:
Airport Advisory Board Members
City of Kalispell Staff
Guests
Keith Robinson Tom Webber
Pati Heath
Fred Leistiko, Airport
Rod Bitney Mike Manion
Jim Patrick
Mgr.
Dan Snyder
Peter Gross
1. The January minutes were approved.
2. HEAR THE PUBLIC — No one spoke.
3. Rod Bitney was introduced as one of the new Council members. Tom Alison was also named to the
Council. He called to indicate that he has had a trip planned for some time, apologizing that he was
unable to make this meeting.
4. At the last meeting, the Council made a recommendation to the City Manager to change the name of the
Kalispell City Airport to the Kalispell AirPark. Fred spoke with the City Manager and recommended
that the new name not be implemented until Phase 1 is complete with the ramp and there is something
new that has happened to advertise. Fred indicated the City Manager concurred and this Council is in
agreement. Members of the Council will begin referring to the airport as Kalispell AirPark.
5. The bill that Fred has proposed for the legislature regarding the sharing of the County Airport mills has
not yet been completed. Fred provided information regarding research he has done on other airports to
determine similar circumstances that would help support the bill. There was discussion around the
possibility of the bill succeeding.
6. It was mentioned that KGEZ is going through its licensing process at this time.
7. Jim indicated that he thought the presentation to the City Council went very well. He indicated they
may need to delay the public hearing for Bonding of the Airport Urban Renewal District, tentatively
scheduled for March 7.
8. Fred thanked everyone for the input on the draft proposal of the minimum standards for the airport. He
hopes to have a draft copy of the Rules & Regulations next month. It was suggested that when these
documents are complete and instituted a 90-day review should be scheduled to include the owners at the
airport to determine if any revisions are necessary.
9. Fencing is progressing with Chuck Manning tentatively agreeing to a 20' easement. Fred and Charlie
Harball will be meeting with him further. The National Guard has agreed to an easement for parking
and entry to Red Eagle. Fred mentioned that he met with the Whitefish Credit Union and they want to
complete the sale as soon as possible. He indicated that we can use the property for parking planes if
necessary.
10. Fred will be meeting with Phil Porrini and a former FAA consultant to determine if he can help us in
putting together a plan for the new ALP and a 5 -year capital improvement program.
11. Todd Berg has the engineering done for his three buildings. Recently it was mentioned that we may
need to install restrooms near the ramp. Fred will check with Todd to see if there is something that can
be done at the end of his building.
12. Kevin Casperson from the CAP has indicated that they are going to work with the Air Show this year
instead of doing Space Day.
13. Jim has met with the County Commissioners to request the formation of a Board to determine the
Airport Zone of Influence. He indicated that it was favorably received. He asked that he receive names
by March 15. There will be two city representatives, two county representatives and one at large.
14. Meeting adjourned at 5 : 05 .