06-10-98 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
Minutes from June 10, 1998 Meeting
The meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: Mike Baker, Gib Bissell, Fred Leistiko, Tom
Reynolds, Keith Robinson, and Art Thompson.
Gib had spoken with Tire orthmeyer earlier this day, and updated everyone on the Master Plan. The
radio expert from Denver has been to Kalispell. His report should be done in a week. The held
inventory is done, which is an account of planes, traffic buildings, and other airport related items.
Morrison-Maierle are preparing a questionnaire to mail to all pilots and airport users. They should
have all the necessary drawings done by the end of June. Phase I of the Master Plan should be done
by August. The FAA has approved the grant money and it has been allocated.
Discussion was held regarding the importance of having a good flow of information between the City,
the FAA, and Morrison-Maierle during the next several months while the Master Plan is being
developed. It's important that the FAA and Morrison-Maierle have a good contact person at the City
who is knowledgeable regarding the airport.
The Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VAST) lights, which were picked up by Jerry Burden and the
Civil Air Patrol, are at Diamond Aire. Fred Leistiko, Mike Jackola from Jackola Engineering, and
Jim Lynch are working with the FAA and the State on the installation of the VASI lights.
Gib gave an update on the Fly -In. Guest speakers for the Fly -In will be a NASA. Astronaut who was
a physician on the space shuttle and victor Balenko who defected from Russia via a MIG Fighter into
Japan. There will be a barbeque Friday, June 17 at Lion's Park with hot air balloons and parachuters.
Saturday night there will be a banquet at the outlaw Inn. During all three days there will be fly-bys
of military and antique airplanes. There will be antique cars and airplanes on display at the airport.
Gib spoke with interim Police Chief Frank garner and Sheriff Jim Dupont, and he will speak with Fire
Chief Ted Waggener and Alan Marble, Emergency Service Coordinator with Flathead County, to
review an emergency response plan for the Fly -In.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m, The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, July 8, 1998
at 4:00 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin per Gib Bissell
Recording Secretary