Eckels questionsHi Jane
Congratulations on a brand new year. Tomorrow should be an exciting
night with the installation of the new mayor. I'm not planning to
attend. I have studied the questions that have been compiled from the
scoping meeting and have added some important questions to the list.
There is only one question that I would have you answer ASAP and that is
the first one. As you recall from the first scoping meeting, the city
airport advocates would like to silence this question.
How many legal Kalispell residents (voting residents) keep planes at
city airport?
If you could find this information for me I would appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Steve
Here are the rest of the questions:
Should non residents have an equal voice in city airport policy?
The Montana Constitution begins, " We the people of Montana grateful to
God for the quiet beauty of our state...". Can we really "give thanks
to God for the quiet beauty of our state" and at the same time make
public policy that creates more noise?
Who wrote the Airport Manager's job description and how can it be
improved?
How can we best use the skills of Colonel Leistiko?
What are the advantages of the city becoming the FBO (running the
airport), verses having Red Eagle and Associates running it?
Would people be apt to move away from the historic district if there is
more noise on the south side?
What are the gross receipts for sales of gasoline for a year?
What is the profit from gasoline to the FBO for a year?
How many years will it take to acquire the necessary land at the current
site for an expansion? (considering court battles etc.)
If the airport flunks the EA (which I believe it will), will the city be
interested in building a new airport in cooperation with the county
somewhere away from town, or is it better to move the activity to GPI?
What is the cost of moving the current tenants to GPI (I understand the
city is responsible for this....but I could be wrong)
Did you know that Glacier International Airport is completely safe and
convenient for general aviation and aviation training? (there are only
9.5 commercial flights per day average.
Who is spreading rumors that GPI is unsafe and inconvenient, and could
they produce a written document to support these claims?
What are the odds of "passing" an EA considering the development that
has taken place around the airport?
Are a "historic district" and airport affected zone compatible?