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Minutes from September 15, 1999 Meeting
The meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: Mike Baker, Chris Kukulski, P. J. Sorensen and Kathy
Kuhlin (staff; Gib Bissell, Fred Leistiko, Keith Robinson, Art Thompson, and Torn weaver. Also
present were: Dave Hoerner from Red Eagle Aviation; Bill Hewson from Diamond Aire; Mike
Strand front Stand Aviation; and Lori Smith fronn Conrad Burns' office.
overlay and Paint - Dick Brady will swap (with the County) our Distributor Truck for overlay work.
Tie downs - we need five more sets. The City will put in rebar and mud. This matter needs to be
discussed with Jim Flansz. The cost for fog sealing is $3,800. A portion of the airport manager
money could be used for this. we need 200 gallons of paint. we have 25 gallons of yellow and 20
of white. we could get more paint from the State. we will need a one inch overlay. The State
suggested we should not paint on the day of the overlay. This work needs to be done before winter.
The Distributor Truck was planed on the surplus list years ago, and the County is using it right now.
The taxi -way and the runway need to be done. Asphalt cost is $21 a ton. Re -survey for stripes was
raised, but Mike says no - an experienced asphalt person would mark the stripes before pouring.
Citizen's for a Better Flathead wrote an inaccurate, dishonest article about the airport. Gib and Art
will respond. Gib and Art will speak at rotary next week about the airport.
Conrad Burns spoke with Randall Propelka. we gave them a copy of the Master Plan. Randall
previously informed us they will attempt to expedite our project with the F.A.A. and help find
appropriation money. Mike Ferguson said to get political. we need to do the 5-1/2 degree
realignment. The towers may be out of the picture. If the Feds waive the radio towers, the City can
go ahead and begin getting buy/sells. Wait until the FAA gives the go ahead on the towers. The
board suggested that Nuke Baker and Chris Kukulski meet with Jinn Trowbridge from Corvallis,
Montana (Real Estate/Land Acquisition Consulting Service formerly with the F.A.A. ); Dick weaver
of Skilling-Connolly, Inc. in Ronan; and Dave Thornquist (in Lakeside) from Coldwell Banker.
Managing Airport - Dave Hoerner voiced his concerns. FBo discussion. Glacier International
Airport possibly manage airport - discussion - need to meet with Monte Eliason. Contact other
airports where FBo's manage the airport. Dave Floerner and Bill Hewson will meet with Chris and
Mike also.
Kathy brought up the inactive member on the airport board. She has attempted to contact him both
by telephone and certified mail, but has. not been able to reach hire. Her last contact was last winter
when he called to say he would not have the time to serve. we need to readvertise the position and
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forward with replacing Mr. Larkin. Art Thompson motioned to go ahead and advertise. Fred
Leistiko seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting will he Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 4:00 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary