Gates/Re: Kalispell City AirportFred Leistiko
From: Gary. Gates@faa.gov
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 11:46 AM
To: Ronald E. Olson
Cc: Fred Leistiko; rick@rpa-hin.com
Subject: Re: Kalispell City Airport
Attachments: 5100-17—chq6.doc; Ronald E. Olson.vcf
Based on the airport environmental assessment dated December 2002, we concluded that the
planned airport expansion would not result in significant environmental impacts. Following
this finding, we have indicated that we will support federal grant funds (under the Airport
Improvement Program - AIP) subject to available funds, for approved lands and related costs
acquired subject to the provisions of the Uniform Act and the FAA Land Acquisition policy (AC
5100-17- attached). Section 3-20 generally discusses condemnation.
Although we would support acquisition including condemnation, the authority to condemn rests
with the City of Kalispell (owner of the airport). Please let me know if we need to discuss
Airport Engineer and Planner
FAA, Helena Airports District Office
2725 Skyway Drive, Suite 2
Helena, MT 59602
406-449-5230
kSee attached file: 5100-17_chg6.doc)
"Ronald E.
Olson"
Gary Gates/ANM/FAA@FAA
"Fred Leistiko"
Kalispell City Airport
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Following his meeting with you, I met with Fred Leistiko yesterday regarding the right-of-way
acquisition on the Kalispell airport. One of the topics that we discussed is whether or not
the Kalispell City Airport Expansion Project has been authorized by the FAA. The question
relates to whether or not the City could proceed to condemnation if necessary.
Has the FAA "authorized`® the project?
Can the City of Kalispell condemn?
I would appreciate your input.
Thanks
Ron Olson
Olson Land Services
(406) 431-6854 (See attached file: Ronald E. Olson.vcf)
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