07-29-98 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes from July 29, 1998 Special Meeting
The special meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: Mike Baker, Diana Harrison and Kathy Kuhlin
(staff, Gib Bissell, Fred Leistiko, Keith Robinson, and Tom weaver.
Diana Harrison met with Gary Gates on July 16' regarding airport zoning. Morrison-Maierle and
FAA have provided us with the same zoning draft. Discussion was held regarding guidance for
zoning pending completion of the Master Plan. Tom weaver moved to have Diana compose a letter
from the board to Acting City Manager Glen Meier to request approval to proceed with putting this
in place as an ordinance, at least on an interim basis. Keith Robinson seconded the motion, and the
board voted unanimously in support.
Morrison-Maierle will plot the proposal on the reap as part of Phase I. Completion of Phase I in
September will recommend either a B- I or B-2 airport.
Discussion was held regarding the Council's support of hiring an Airport Manager. Fred Leistiko
moved to have Kathy compose a letter from the board to Acting City Manager Glen Neier and
Personnel Specialist Marti Hensley regarding requesting authorization to run an ad to hire a part-time
Airport Manager. The motion was seconded by Keith Robinson, and the board voted unanimously
in support. The job description should be included with the letter.
The second letter should also include a request to begin the fencing process of the northern sections
along 18', along Airport Road, and behind the Elks. Advise proceeding with fencing specifications,
contacting Public works to be able to survey the area to be fenced, and authority us in going to bid.
Fred Leistiko moved to proceed with this request, and Tom Weaver seconded the motion. The board
voted unanimously in support.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:1 o p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 4: oo p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary