12-08-04 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes —December 8, 2004
The meeting began at 3:00 p.m. Present were:
Airport Advisory Board Members
City of Kalispell Staff
Guests
Keith Robinson Shannon Nalty
Pati Heath
Fred Leistiko, Airport
Dan Snyder Tom Webber
Jim Patrick
Mgr.
Scott Richardson
Charlie Harball
1. The November minutes were approved.
2. HEAR THE PUBLIC — No public were present.
3. BOARD LIABILITY & COVERAGE — Charlie advised the Board that their role is as an
advisory council to the City Manager. He indicated that liability is very small as long as the
Board members keep within that role. It would be the City that would take action. He
indicated that should the Board be named in a legal action the City would represent them. He
also indicated that should a Board member say or do something really stupid and/or committed
the City in a way that is not within the authority, the responsibility for defense would be on the
Board member. Charlie suggested that when motions are made by the Board, they be worded
similar to "This Board recommends... etc."
4. MANAGER UPDATE
a. Fencing Fred indicated that Penco has signed the easement and it has been filed.
Murdock's has indicated it will sign and Manning is preparing the easement area.
b. City Hangar Changes are being made. Snow plow is inside.
c. NOTAM has been issued on the beacon.
d. Bid opening for the utilities was completed. Peccia & Associates is qualifying bids and
the final will go to the Council on Dec. 20.
e. The request for the utilities, electric gate, and 16' interior road was approved. Need to
think about naming the road.
f. Ongoing negotiation with the land sale.
g. Carver's lease and developmental agreement is on Charlie's desk.
h. City Manager, Fred and Scott will interview applicants for the Board.
i. Need ideas for parking planes during construction next summer.
j . Submitted grant request to State Aeronautics for fencing and signage.
k. Working on area of influence.
1. Fred showed new letterhead.
m. Public Works will do plowing and will not charge more than $1,000/year.
5. Jim asked the Board to consider participation in developing architectural standards for the
buildings on the airport, including hangars, terminals, painting, upkeep, etc. There was
discussion around the existing hangar standards. A committee was established to relook at the
existing document and determine future architectural recommendations including criteria and
building signage. Dan has agreed to be chairperson with Tom & Shannon. They will also try
to include Tom Jentz from Tri-City Planning. The initial meeting is set for December 29.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Fred has talked to the Flathead Flyers about the possibility of having open T-hangars.
He will pursue getting more info.
b. There was discussion about renaming the airport "airpark."
c. The web site request was made again.
7. Meeting adjourned at 4 : 42 PM.