05-12-99 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
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Minutes from May 12, 1999 Meeting
The meeting began at 4 : 00 p.m. Present were: Mike Baker, P . J. Sorensen, and Kathy Kuhlin (staid,
Crib Bissell, Fred Leistiko, Mike Manion, .Keith Robinson, Art Thompson, and Tom Weaver. Also
present were Terry Richmond and Tony Feilzer from Morrison-M.aierle.
Discussion was held regarding the Fee Resolution that was presented at the last Council Meeting.
It was suggested and agreed that the City should send letters to the airport users informing them of
the new fees and the upgrades at the airport.
N%e Baker informed everyone that the fence construction will begin tomorrow, May 13*.
Resolution 4467 regarding term limits for Airport Advisory Board Members, and AI Thelen's memo
dated May 5 regarding organization of Airport were discussed.
Terry Richmond and Tony Feilzer presented a Master Plan update. The Master Plan Site Matrix
Analysis was distributed. The matrix was explained as indicated on the analysis. Total rebuild of the
runway will be necessary. The value of the land will come from Roger Jacobsen in July per Tony.
The matrix as completed by Morrison-Maierle was distributed. Rotating and lengthening a new
runway is a better option than lengthening the existing runway. The board voiced their ideas of
Morrison-Maierle's matrix, numbers were adjusted accordingly, but overall basically agreed with
Morrison-Maierl e' s figures. A drainage plan will be provided. The board agreed that Alternate #4
(runway realignment) is the best alternative. The generic site is a good comparison, but not a feasible
alternative. Safety and design are key issues for our airport.
Economic analysis - Gregg Davis from F . V . C . C . can't do the study with students because of their
summer break. He is willing to do this as a summer job for himself for a fee. Terry stated that the
grant cannot be amended to include an economic analysis. Art mentioned the Aircraft owners and
Pilots Association (AOPA) may have an open door for funding.
Tony stated that Morrison -Mai erl e is ready for a Public Meeting to be held June 1' at City Hall at 7
p.m. A draft of three chapters of the Master Plan is available - (I) Facility Requirements; (2) Site
Analysis; and (3) Environmental overview.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, June 9, 1999 at 4:00 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
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