04-10-00 Airport MinutesCity of Kalispell
Minutes from April 10, 2000 Meeting
The meeting began at 10: oo a.m. Present were: Chris Kukulski, Mike Baker, P. J. Sorenson, and
Kathy Kuhlin (staff, drib Bissell, Fred Leistiko, Mike Manion, Keith Robinson, Art Thompson, and
Tom weaver.
1. Painting Runway - Diamond Aire has not . paid their commercial fee and it has gone to the
attorneys. If we had received their payment, we would have used that money to pay for the painting.
A. small portion of Becky's salary comes from the airport budget. Mike Baker will make sure to take
care of this, as there is a concern about liability. The runway lights have not been complained about
so we assume that they are all o. k. The rotating beacon cap needs to be fixed and our Signs and
Signals men are looking for the part.
2. Environmental Assessment -Crib spoke with Crary Crates. Gary said to make sure you are happy
with the scope of work talked about by Morison-Maierle. Crary Crates said we need an independent
fee review. If we switch from Morrison-Maierle, a lot of time would be wasted. Chris said the scope
of work should meet FAA needs.
People wanting hangars should wait. Funding -- AIR 21 will fund General Aviation airports. Chris
is frustrated regarding Morrison-Maierle. Contact Stelling and Peccia to draw up RFP. Mike Baker
said the BA should not be on a generic site. we should address the LA specifically. Get scope of
work hammered out for the BA, and the extra costs that Morrison-Maierle didn't include. The FAA
is aware of everything that is going on at the airport. Their biggest issue is the radio station. RFP
would be needed to have other engineers do the BA. RFP could be obtained from FAA - Mike Baker
wifl request this. Corrections on Master Plan can be provided by our Airport Board. write out RFP -
advertise for three weeks. Give out booklet on RFP. Chose firm to interview. Talk to them about
the Master Plan.
3. Radio Towers - Torn suggested the City buy the radio towers. Major discussion was held.
4. Terms Expiring - Toni and Art will let us know if they want to be reappointed.
5. old Chamber Building - move to airport on westside or sell it? Discussion was held. It was
moved to sell the building that was given to the airport and the motion was seconded. The Board
approved the motion unanimously.
5. FBo unification - airport too unstable to attract a strong, stable FBo. They do it on their own.
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Mike will do the RFP, the Chamber building to be sold, the painting issue, and the beacon.
It was suggested that the City should write a letter to Glacier Airport Authority regarding airport mill
money already being collected by the County for Glacier Airport. It would amount to one-half million
dollars to our City Airport over a five-year period.
The meeting was adjourned at 12 : 0o noon.
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 4:00 p.m.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary
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