10-14-98 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
Minutes from October 14, 1998 Meeting
The meeting began at 12:00 noon. Present were: Kathy Kuhlin (staff), Gib Bissell, Fred Leistiko,
Keith Robinson, Art Thompson, and Tom weaver (.Airport Board); Tony Feilzer, Tim Orthrneyer,
and Terry Richmond from Morrison-Maierle; Veronica Hewson from Diamond Air; Dave Roemer
from Red Eagle; and eke Strand from Strand Aviation.
Deed to press on with the RPz (Runway Protection zone) Ordinance. Morrison-Maierle reviewed
Ordinance 3306 and will write a letter to the City Council next week recommending an Emergency
Protection ordinance to cover the B-Z area.
The letter from Gabbers states that once the Master Plan is approved by the City Council, they will
consider participating in acquisition of land. That consideration would be in the form of
reimbursements aver purchases are made. Terry Richmond, however, suggested the City get Buy/Sell
agreements from the property owners in the B-II zone, and present them to the FAA. This can be
done without having to have any money exchanged. This was done in Eureka. Gabbert wants
evidence from the City that they have all the pieces of land they need tied up.
Regarding the runway extension, they will accept 95% as a minimum of the forecast fleet. A 41300
foot runway is 95% (and 4,700 feet is 100%)- The City needs to accept Phase 1 and make a motion
to go on to Phase II. Morrison -Maierl e will get a fence line established, which they call the BRL
(Building Restriction Line).
Everyone discussed different options of orienting taxiways and runways and the related costs and
benefit sldrawbacks. Morrison- Maierle will investigate this further.
Land acquisition was discussed, as well as repositioning Red Eagle Aviation. The radio towers will
be lowered to 100 feet. Torn weaver noted that Hamilton just got approved for a VOR (Very High
Omni Range) approach with high minimums. Veronica Hewson and Dave Hoerner. discussed their
business location. They will supply Morrison-Maierle with their personal plan for future goals for
their respective businesses.
Tim suggested we have FBO's (Fixed Base operator) pay land fees to the City and then the FBO's
can charge or not charge fees for tie downs, etc. Private property owners with access to the airport
should pay a user fee. Morrison-Maierle discussed how to establish minimum requirements for
FBO's. If the current FBO's are providing gasoline, tie downs, etc. and have "X" amount of office
space, than another FBO coming in would not be allowed to only provide gas. This would assure
healthy competition without forcing existing businesses out of the market.
Airport access roads will be controlled with gates.
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October 141, 1998
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Tire orthmeyer event over ghat they plan to do. They will
. Complete and deliver Phase I;
2. Pursue development alternatives in Phase II;
3. Suggest the hiring of an Airport Manager; and
4. Discuss the radio towers with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and KGEZ.
Terry said that Dave Gabhert can't commit the funds from the FAA, but he can say if we are eligible
for the funds.
The FAA will give us a permanent NPIAS (National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems) status when
the funding is approved.
A.
Dave mentioned that Eagle Aviation and Aero-Craftsman are both trying to sell their property right
now. Perhaps the City should take advantage of this opportunity.
Tim, Terry, and Tony agreed the Master Plan Phase II should be completed in six to eight months.
The meeting was adjourned at 3 : 3 D p.m.
The next Airport Authority Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 1998 after the 7:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at 4:04 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary
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