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Various Airport Comments (2010) (2)rage i of i Theresa White From: Erin Duval [rnadisonmocha059hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 3:48 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Kalispell City Council, I would like to pass on my thoughts regarding the noise factor at the Kalispell City Airport. I have lived in the South Meadows subdivision at 1934 Bluestone Drive for the last two and a half years. This development is located off of Airport Road approximately .5 miles from the runway. At no point during the time that I have resided at this location have I been affected in any way by the sounds of the airport. In fact, I think it is safe to say that the airport noise is not an issue at all, even in living within such close vicinity to the airport. Noise coming from the airport is not something that causes me any disturbance rather it is barely noticeable at all. I appreciate your taking the time to allow residents to weigh in on this issue. I understand that a great deal of the concerns regarding the airport have been in relation to the noise, therefore, I thought it might be helpful to have the opinion of a property owner who lives in the surrounding neighborhood With Regards, Erin T Duval 1934 Bluestone Dr Kalispell, MT 59901 Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now. 2/1/2010 rage 1 of 1 r zI From: Jim Densmore Odensmore@us.ibm.com] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 3:03 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell downtown airport It is my understanding that the Kalispell City Council is considering a request from a group of people in your town who wish the Kalispell City Aiport closed. I am a pilot who has been involved in aviation since the early 1960s. I am always saddened when I see viable airports that contribute strongly to the economy of their community attacked by vocal minorities who (occasionally intentionally) confuse fact and fiction, and subsequently succeed in closing a vital and necessary aviation facility, displacing businesses and other customers. I believe that would be the case here. One indicator of this is that your airport operates "in the black". It makes money, is not a burden on your taxpayers, and it contributes significantly to the economy both by hosting businesses and by bringing in clientele for your city. Aircraft are not inherently any more dangerous than other kinds of vehicles. Statistics can "prove" anything, but I know they're safe, because my wife lets me fly. She even comes along. This should not be used as a reason to close an airport. Kalispell is one of many important airports located in or near cities. Others that come to mind are Phoenix, Los Angeles, Dallas Love, Burbank, Van Nuys. There are many such airports. Proximity to destination is one of the most important selling points of an airport, and Kalispell Airport is a valuable asset to your city, partly because of that proximity. In the end, there always are pros and cons. In reasoning through them and in separating fact from fiction, I believe you will find that your city wants to promote aviation just as your state does, and that the advantages of having a close -in airport far outweigh the disadvantages. As a pilot, finding your charming airport has given me a reason to come visit your town with my airplane. I hope to do so soon. Please keep your airport. Thank you. --Jim Densmore Colorado Springs, CO This is my personal opinion, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of my employer. <> dill Densmore, Principal Solution Architect, Senior Certified IT Specialist <> IBM Software Services, Rational __� W .., SDA <> Colorado Sprites CO, USA <> +1.719.520.3079, cell: 339.6757 <> M.y___expande_d.._sgnature Conferencing IBM Support <> HFSC Chief Tow Pilot <> 2/1/2010 s a8c 1 vl 1 From: Larry Gerek [Lgerek@centurytel.net] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 2:14 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Dear Council Members, I would like to urge you to fully support the expansion of the City Airport. The economic engine of most locals is in most ways connected to transportation and Kalispell is no different. As a pilot, aircraft owner, and businessman, I truly understand the value of this important expansion initiative brings. Kindly support this Airport expansion. Larry Gerek 406-257-7055 2/1/2010 rage 1 OI _ From: WILLIAM WALLER [wolfsongwcjr@msn.com] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 2:32 PM To: Theresa White Subject: closing the airport Hello and thank you in advance for your attention. I have heard that there is a move underway by a group called "quiet skies" to CLOSE the Kalispell downtown city airport. I would like to voice my strong objection to this proposal and point out some of the ramifications to the community should this occur. I have freinds in the area and have been a frequent visitor to that airport for a number of years. Having a "general aviation" only airport with that proximity to hotels, downtown, restaurants, businesses is quite appreciated. The naysayers will say that it is only a few minutes farther to fly to Glacier Internatianal, but it is precisely the "convenience factor" that motivates most private pilots to fly where they do! It is impossible to measure or quantitate the amount of tourism and business that will be lost due to that convenience factor. I know that I will not be visiting the area nearly as frequently, if at all, if the airport is shut down. A properly run "city" airport can have proper traffic patterns and noise abatement standards that will keep "quiet skies" for Kalispell, while still bringing tourism and business DIRECTLY to the area. Please consider this carefully when you approach this issue. Thank you very much for your time. William Waller 1310 Apollo Circle Rapid City,SD 57701 member Idaho and Utah pilot's ass. 2/1/2010 a usv s vA Theresa White From: Laura [newfrontier@itstriangle.com] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 12:22 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Airport We support keeping the Kalispell City Airport open. We have used it many times in the past and expect to in the future. Thank you for considering our need, Andy Taylor, Taylor Aviation/New Frontier Aviation 1/2010 Theresa White From: THINWING@aol.com Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:43 PM To: Theresa White Subject: airport dear sirs I respectfully request that kalispell city airport be not only kept open but supported by accepting federal airport improvement funds.i have flown into this airport many times and found it very valuble as a reliever when Kalispell Intl was not optimal due to weather/intensive large fire fighting equipment etc.Closing city airport is a mistake i have seen repeated in too many other states I have flown inte. sinc Kelly p couch dds 2/1/2010 From: Bob Frank-Plumlee [frankpiumlee@linctel.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 3:31 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport TO: City Council, Kalispell, MT I was surprised and very disappointed to hear that the Kalispell City Council is considering closing its city airport. My flights to Kalispell are to the City airport. I have only landed at Glacier International once for radio technician repairs. Otherwise, it is too far out for me. My wife and I are both pilots and we fly a small four seat Cessna. We like the airport's closeness to lodging and other amenities of town. Once it's gone, it's gone forever. PLEASE do not close your historic airport. Respectfully, Robert Frank-Plumlee, Montana Pilot PO Box 1030 ( 3732 Blackfoot Lane) Lincoln MT 59639 ,/1/2010 Theresa White From: Andrew Turner [aturner@clarion. edu] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 3:40 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Airport Attachments: City Airport Turner.pdf City Airport Turner.pdf (76 KB... Dear City Council, Please find attached a letter commenting on the proposed closure of the Kalispell City Airport. Sincerely, Andrew M. Turner Department of Biology Clarion University Clarion PA 16214 814-393-2237 http://jupiter.clarion.edu/~aturner/ 241 TOBY ST CLARION, PA 16214 January 29, 2010 Kalispell City Council Dear City Councilperson, ATLRNERraCLARION EDU SMONTGOMERYCa)CLARION EDI1 I am writing to comment on the proposed closure of Kalispell City Airport. Each summer my family and I fly our Cessna 172 from our home in Pennsylvania to camp in the mountains of Idaho and Montana. We have made at least one stop in Kalispell each and every summer since our first visit to your city in 1999. We typically buy food at the grocery adjacent to the airfield, visit the Rocky Mountain Outfitter outdoor store to stock up on fishing tackle and other outdoor gear, and buy lunch in town. Sometimes we spend the night at the Aero-Inn next to the field. There is just one reason we visit Kalispell, and not Polson or any of the other nice towns in the region: the proximity of the City Airport to the business district. If Kalispell City airport is closed, we will simply take our business elsewhere. Last summer, for example, we visited Whitefish, attracted by the airfield adjacent to town, and ended up spending three days. I know from my visits to Kalispell and from talking with the many pilots that we meet while camping that there are many others like us who choose which towns to visit based on the proximity of airfields. I hope that you choose to keep Kalispell on our list of places to visit. Sincerely, Andrew M. Turner Professor of Biology Clarion University From: Tom Sands [tom@sandssurveying.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 3:57 PM To: Theresa White Cc: 'Jim Pierce' Subject: Kalispell City Airport Council: I have lived in the Flathead all my life, and in and around Kalispell for the last 37 years. I have operated my business in this city for the last 25 years. The Kalispell City Airport has always been an anchor for the aviation and business community, whether it be instruction, aircraft maintenance, young eagles programs, charter services, business convenience, or just a friendly chat and being able to visit a local restaurant or motel without having to rent a car. The airport has consistently maintained itself through the 6 cents a gallon tax on fuel and the leases on the buildings, hangers, land, and fuel system. It is running in the black, and there is no reason to suspect otherwise in the future. It has not been, nor is it now a burden on the taxpayer. I see no taxes that are paid on my tax notice for my office within the city limits for the use or maintenance of the City Airport. It pays its own way. The few vocal people who don't like the airport seem to raise their voices every 7 to 10 years, and this is another of those cycles. I hope you can see past their hidden agendas and selfishness. I urge you to support this asset to the City.through your cooperative efforts with the local businesses, and airport users. The City DOES benefit by the location of the airport. Moving it is not practical, nor financially feasible. It needs to be re -aligned, with the money already dedicated by the FAA, and previous actions of the City. Letting it slowly grow and continue to be a vital asset to the community is your wise decision. It brings attraction to the city in a positive way, and should be allowed to continue to serve as a solid economic anchor in the community. Please stand behind the airport. Thank you, Tom Sands, P.L.S. Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4818 (20100129) the message was checked by ESET Smart Security. ittp://www.eset.com /1/2010 Theresa White From: daniel darkenwald [captmrsducki @tctwest.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 4:06 PM To: Theresa White Cc: montana pilots Subject: Kalispell City Airport To Whom it may concern, Hi - and THANK YOU for requesting input regarding the downtown "city" airport. I have been flying around Montana and the Western US since 1969 and have used the Kalispell City Airport many many times during those years. It is extremely convenient to all of the local attractions. Near several eating establishments. Very close to hotels/motels. All sorts of shopping can be had just a short walk across the street. If you have to do business with the local government offices it is much more convenient. The baseball sports complex is within easy walking distance. All manner of aircraft maint. is available on field. We often flew into FCA to continue via rental car down to our friends home at Swan Lake. Well, anyway, you get the idea I think. We feel it would be a crying shame to loose the use of the "city" airport there in Kalispell. Yours Truly, Dan Darkenwald 1538 Foothill Dr Billings, Mt 59105 406-252-5295 captmrsducki @tctwest.net Theresa White From: Marburger [dudleystrees@centurytel.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 4:32 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport. Hello Council Members, My name is Dudley Marburger and I am a pilot. I am a member of the Flathead Flyers and we hanger our Cessna 172 at Kalispell City Airport. I started flying in Tucson Arizona fifteen years ago and kept falling in and out of lessons and instructors until my wife, three kids and I moved here permanently five years ago. Thankfully we bought an older home ten years earlier when prices were affordable. For Father's Day my wife bought me a glider ride used as a fund raiser for the glider club that is based out of S27. When we landed I told her that I wanted once again to try to get my pilots license. Through a newspaper article I found the Flathead Flyers, joined the club and started flying with Bob Alm, a fellow member and flight instructor. There are twelve active members in the club with many retired Air Force pilots which means aircraft maintenance and flight safety is a major priority for the members. We have monthly meetings to discuss flight issues and pass around the buckets of experience of fellow members. The spring of 2009 1 finally took the written, passed the oral and did the practical successfully. The flight examiner told me after we landed, "That was one of the best check rides I have ever taken." Our plane isn't very pretty but it flies beautifully. I can safely say that Kalispell City Airport is extremely well located. I can get there in just a few minutes drive. The club appreciates the great FBO Red Eagle and Jim Pierce. We appreciate the affordable hanger rental which allows us to fly all year around. The friends and family that visit us in the Flathead love the scenic flight over Big Mountain, Glacier National Park, Hungry Horse Dam and Flathead Lake. We can take off, do this loop, and be back on the ground in an hour. All of this makes flying affordable for me and my family. My profession is arborist and landscaper. I am not rich by any means. We have food on the table, a warm house, healthy children and we all love flying including my five year old daughter. If the airport closes or moves, this will end for me and my family. Thank you. Dudley Marburger. 4/2010 C �T From: Jerry Beeks [beeks@ronan.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 4:47 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Documentl Attachments: Docl .doc Dear members, Please review the attached letter at your next meeting regarding support of Kalispell City Airport. Thank you, Gerald Beeks 1/2010 RONAN TELEPHONE CAN 312 MAIN STREET SOUTHWEST - RONAN, MONTANA 59864 (406) 676-2751 - FAX NO. (406) 676-8889 January 29, 2010 Members of the Kalispell City Council Dear Members, We understand that there is an effort underway to close the Kalispell City Airport. As a company that does business in Kalispell throughout the year, we at Ronan Telephone Company fly into Kalispell City Airport more often that we do Glacier International. We do this because it is closer to town and that facility offers very convenient General Aviation services. The closure of such a fine service to out-of-towners would certainly be an economic step back for the City of Kalispell. Noise abatement can be accomplished with runway realignment, instructions to pilots for awareness of sensitive areas, and other means. There are also a variety of measures that can be taken to improve airport safety for both the pilots and the public, such as improved lighting, and runway redefinition. Surely there must be some way to work with the concerned citizens and satisfy their needs without the draconian measure of shutting down a vibrant, fully functioning facility that contributes to the economy of the City. Sincerely, Gerald Beeks Director, New Business CommunityTel, Inc. ,Holding Company for Ronan Telephone Company s -I,- - - Theresa White From: Kathleen Bolan [rocks880hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 5:04 PM To: Theresa White Subject: AIP I've flown into S27 (Kalispell City Airport) for years, mostly out of 88M (Eureka) and done business with several places in the Flathead. To mention a few, Rosauers, Murdochs, Scotty,s, Red Eagle Aviation, and the Aero Inn, all who are within walking distance, and used Red Eagle's courtesy car to several other business places including the Veterans Administration and others. Pretty convenient for us people up here. We hope you stick around..................Dale Patrick rocks88_@h.ail.com. Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. Sign p now. /1/2010 I agQ 1 Vi Theresa White From: John Sackett Bohnflyer@3riversdbs.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 5:21 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Strong Support for the Kalispell Airport It has been brought to my attention that there are pressures directed at the council to close the airport. I want to emphasize how important the airport is to the community of Kalispell and all of us who use it to visit your fine city. I live in Bozeman, MT. My wife anc I travel frequently around the state in our small plane, a Cessna 182. It is an important freedom for us and one that all of us want to preserve. The attraction to us for Kalispell airport is not only the beauty of the area (especially from the air) but the proximity of the city; it is a favorite stop for us to walk into town, shop and enjoy a fine lunch before heading on. I wonder if many people realize that what is being proposed will help reduce noise, something that we as pilots are all sensitive to. I wonder if people understand how important the airport is to the financial vitality of Kalispell. Consider FedEx and UPS for example. I would also remind you that there are many young people in our nation and I am sure in Kalispell who dream about taking to the air. To deny all of us that freedom for the selfish desires of a few would be tragic indeed. Sincerely, John I. Sackett 4762 Aspen Lane Bozeman, MT 59715 406 585 3372 22/1/2010 Theresa White From: Carmine Mowbray [claritygcyberport.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 5:38 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Senator Tester supports General Aviation Here is a recent press release from Sen. Tester's office. Carmine Mowbray, Tester launches Senate General Aviation Caucus Senator is founding member of group supporting Montana jobs (WY\SH|NGTOK|.D.C.)—Senator Jon Tester today helped launch UleGenateGemsnd/vie1ionCaucuo'abi group ofSenators dedicated toanindustry that supports Montana jobs. Montana ishome tomore than 4,OODgeneral aviation pilots and planes, and 128airports. The industry supports nearly 1.3million good -paying 'obsoonosotheUnitadStadea. "My focus isonrebuilding our economy creating and keeping Montana ^ Tester said. "General aviation isen economic engine that supports jobs inMontana. We're going towork together tomake sure this important industry has the support it needs." General aviation includes all aviation except commercial and military. The Senate General Aviation Caucus includes 23 Senators —Republicans and Democrats —from across the country. Contact: Aaron Murphy (4OG)252-O291orAndrea Ho|Ung(2O2) 228-O371 IZ-a4cl-k I& - - J_ ;L;7 "," — 6L' , . Theresa White From: skytrucks@aol.com Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 7:21 PM To: Theresa White Subject: City Airport Please do what you can to save the airport. I have flown in there many times thru the last 30 years and always stayed in the local motels eaten many good meals there. I don't hardly ever fly anywhere that I have to abandon my plane and commute several miles to town. Thanks; Larry Luckinbill Columbus MT /1/2010 ^- -F,- 3 - From: J. C. Kantorowicz [huskyandhatz@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 7:30 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Council members, I have flown into Kalispell City Airport on many occasions. Each time I have added to the Kalispell economy by purchasing fuel, staying in a room at the Aero Inn and eating at the nearby restaurants. The City Airport is much more it line with the traveling that I do in your region than is Glacier International. In my opinion, closing Kalispell City Airport is a very ill advised plan. It is a definate addition to the economy of Kalispell as well as being an important stop in my travels. J. C. Kantorowicz Great Falls, Mt. 2/1/2010 From: Mr. Cochran occomm.nct) Sent: Fhday, January 2S.201O7:44PPW To: Theresa White Subject: DON'T CLOSE YOUR AIRPORT H' My name is Floyd Cochran, I live in Fallon NV and have made many business trips to your airport in the past. I understand that your airport is jeopardy of closing. This will cause business people like myself to travel to different airports, make travel arrangements which will cause us to spend more time and money at other cities. If the city decides to close the airport I will ask our company to close any current dealerships and strongly recommend we don't purse anyfurther business ventures in your city. i agr' 1 UL Theresa White From: Peter Tracy [inyomono@stanfordalumni.org] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 7:52 PM To: Theresa White Cc: scnewps@bresnan.net Subject: Kalispell City Airport Good evening Honorable Council: I write to you in support of the Kalispell City airport. The airport is a gem! And it is extremely valuable to the City. I have been flying for almost 40 years, and one thing I have concluded is that airports are almost always under -appreciated. As roads bring visitors and serve locals, so do airports. Airports are centers through which business flows: business for downtown, for restaurants, for hotels and motels. And airports create employment both directly and indirectly. Airports are extremely safe. Certainly accidents occur, as they occur on roads, streets and highways. But relative safety is very high indeed; and it can be made higher with airport improvements. Airport noise is far less than traffic noise, but it is easier to control. Changing traffic patterns, and departure procedures can make huge differences. Those who attack the Kalispell City Airport just do not understand the benefits that this airport provides: tourists, business, air ambulances.. I urge you to support and improve the Kalispell City Airport. It is a gem! Thank you. Peter Tracy 2/1/2010 From: Ward Andersen [wandersen@forsythe.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 8:30 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Value of Kalispell City Airport Dear Sir or Madam: I understand that the City Council is contemplating closure of the Kalispell City Airport. As a businessman and aircraft pilot, I would find this a significant disincentive to transact business in Kalispell. A convenient airport close to town, such as the City Airport, is a significant benefit for easy access to town. As a business person, time is money. I often fly into a town using the closest airport available. An airport close to the business centers is a significant positive for my ability to efficiently transact business. Conversely, I see cities and towns without efficient air transportation options. Take for example Rochester, MN. There is a large airport 10 miles from town. The city fathers did not have the foresight to develop a close in general aviation airport. I find little to no reason to visit this town due to the inconvenience of the air transportation options. Given a choice, I avoid visiting these towns. I figuring the city ruling bodies didn't have the foresight to develop air transportation in their business planning and this are not business friendly. Please keep the City Airport open to provide for business access to town resources. Sincerely, Ward Andersen iNard Andersen Solutions Architect ME #5590 :612) 875-3919 (mobile) '612) 656-6426 (direct) 612) 656-6476 (fax) vandersen 0fo rsythe.com Forsythe Solutions Group 3800 American Boulevard west Suite 1150 Bloomington, MN 55431 www.for$Zhe.com DeAw1bgMebusTness; value of IT** he unauthorized disclosure or interception of e-mail is a federal crime under 18 U.S.C. SEC. 2S17(4). This e-mail is intended only for the use of those whom it is addressed and may contain information Which is privileged, confidential and exempt frorn disclosure under the law. If you have received this e-mail in error, do not distribute or copy it. Return it immediately to the sender with attachments, if any, nd notify the sender by telephone. 'OTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: he information contained in this email transmission is confidential information which may contain f you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distr f you have received this email transmission in error, please notify us immediately by telephone t /1/2010 Theresa White From: Kevin Condroski [kevin@condroski.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 8:48 PM To: Theresa White Subject: You will lose my tourism dollars by closing Kalispell airport OTMO I am a resident of Colorado, but I fly up to the great states of Montana and Idaho multiple times each year. I especially enjoy Glacier National Park, and I have flown into Kalispell many times in the past to visit the town and the park. I have heard that some groups have an interest in closing the airport. It would be a foolish mistake to consider closing a self -funded enterprise fund airport. Pilots that fly to Montana for vacations often have considerable financial resources and spend their dollars in your town, which is very close and convenient to the airport (even by walking). It doesn't cost the town a dime --it actually makes money for the businesses. If the airport is closed, you will miss out on my trips to the area, along with my hotel stays, dinners, shopping around town, and fuel purchases at the airport. I have found that Idaho is very aviation -friendly, which attracts pilots from all over the nation. Montana needs to keep up their image of a great aviation -friendly state to visit, with convenience for pilots to stop in the Kalispell area. Kevin Condroski Lafayette, Colorado Theresa White From: fred hasskamp [fredflys@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:00 PM To: Theresa White Cc: fredflys@yahoo.com Subject: Kalispell City Airport S27 To whom it may concern: City airport is one of the most economically valuable assets you community has, City Airports close proximity to so many different businesses makes it extreemly desirabe to the flying public and economically important to the near by businesses as well as the rest of your community. I have personally flown to Kalispell dozens and dozens of times, most times utilizing City Airprot. If it were not for the convenient access to Kalispell I would go elsewhere. I hope that you will do everything in your power to improve and preserve Kalispell City Airport. Kalispell needs economically POSITIVE improvements not more of the opposite. Sincerely, Fred Hasskamp 115 Central Ave. Hamilton, MT 59840 /1/2010 Theresa White From: Rich Dugger [661ima@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:07 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Your airport I do not know everything about your community but I do know that you have a wonderful little airport staffed by people who love what they do and love to be a welcoming party to all that choose to land there. And I know that I and my wife and 3 kids love to fly in and spend a week or a weekend in you town. Of course we stay in a motel and buy 10 or 15 meals a day while we are there. And of course a few trinkets. And by the way some of your trinkets are not cheapll If you close down your airport you might as well close down your highways that come into your town. I don't think you understand that your airport is just like a highway off ramp. Please look at it this way. If you build a mile of road you can go one mile. But if you build a mile of runway you can go (or come from) any where. Please don't shut me and the rest of your world out from your great town. Sincerely, Rich bugger and family. 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Phil Role [prole@imbris.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:29 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Dear Council members; I live in Sandpoint Idaho. Intermittently, over the last 10 years, I have flown to Kalispell for business and/or pleasure in my own aircraft. I always fly into the City airport as Glacier is too far out of town, inconvenient and expensive. Most of the time I can do my business on foot or with my folding bicycle. The City Airport is a great asset to your community. Phil Role MD Sandpoint, ID Theresa White From: jbooth9764@aol.com Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:40 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Downtown Kalispell Airport I have used the downtown Kalispell Airport many times as a private pilot and find it to be of great benefit for convenience of doing local business. I often stay at nearby motels and use the nearby dining facilities. Closure of this airport would certainly be an economic blow to businesses in the area and Kalispell in general. It would make business more difficult and create undue hardships on many. Please do not close the airport. Thankyou for your consideration, James Booth Bozeman, Montana 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Ron Talcott [ron@talcott.org] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:54 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Dear Council Members: I am writing out of concern for the future of the Kalispell City Airport. As a member of the Montana Pilots Association, I am well aware of the value of an airport to a community. Yours is special because of its convenience to downtown. Once a jewel like this is gone, you can't get it back. Upgrade it to mitigate the concerns of the community, but do not listen to a few complainers and wake up in a year with this great opportunity to attract people to Kalispell gone forever. I ask you to vote to modify the airport as necessary and save it for the benefit of the whole community. You will not regret it. Warm regards, Ron Talcott PO Box 434 Seeley Lake MT 59868 ron@talcott.org Therese White From: Dave Trexler [dtrexler@3rivers. net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:56 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City airport S27 To whom it may concern: Please accept this email as my strong endorsement for the maintaining of this airport. As a pilot who regularly flies to airports all across the State of Montana, I can attest to the value of having an airport close to the business district of the community. While Glacier Park International is a nice airport, there are several advantages that Kalispell City provides over GPI. First, for those of us who often do business in Kalispell and travel by air, Kalispell City is much more convenient. Second, Those of us who fly privately owned aircraft often find ourselves looking for places to land where we aren't competing with regional and national air carriers for airspace. Third, the airport provides additional safety for pilots and jobs for local residents. It is my understanding that there are those suggesting that Kalispell City should be closed, and the traffic moved to GPI. This would be a mistake. For many of us, it would often mean the difference between flying into Kalispell and spending the day doing our business versus not coming unless it was extremely necessary. S27 provides a vital link in the access to your community. It would be a shame to see that link broken. Sincerely, David Trexler, Bynum, Montana. 406-469-2211 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: J.D. Morris [9736r@wcn.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 10:11 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Airport City Council, I live in Oregon and travel in my airplane quite a bit. I would guess that I have visited , ie: bought fuel , stayed in a hotel , eaten in restaurants , shopped etc .. at least 8 times in the past 10 years in your town , with the airport as the primary draw .. In fact on more than one trip , I have gone considerably out of my way to get to Kalispell . We even met with a local realtor a few times with the idea that'maybe .. just maybe' our retirement will be spent in your community . Flatly stated ....if the airport closes ... me and my dollars will likely never go there again . I'm sure there are strong arguments being presented on both sides of the issue ... but one thing is for sure . To shut down this airport is to stack the deck agaist your community. Leave it open and I'll be back soon with a credit card in hand and an eye open for some land . J.D. 1/1/2010 Theresa White From: Jim Cameron [brandmanjim@msn.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 10:17 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Projected Airport Closure What a shame that you are even considering closure of the airport in your great town. I hope you thoroughly consider all the positives that the airport brings to your city prior t', making any decision one way or the other. From what I can gather, there is a certain faction who would just love to rid the city of the noise. Granted, aircraft generate more noise than the hybrid cars do but air travel brings many more diversified visitors to your city every year. What a great place to re- supply when using the back country strips. Restaurants in easy walking distance along with just about anything a visitorwould desire. There is always going to be a complainer in the group no matter what. You can't please everybody all the time. If noise is the issue over town, realignment might be a solution as well as designating a desired aircraft approach pattern to landings and take offs. I sincerely hope you can come to some solutions so the use of Kalispell airport will be saved for all. 2/1/2010 From: Gino & Mary Frances Caselli [thecasellis@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 10:24 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Dear Kalispell City Council Members, I am writing to you in regards to the Kalispell City Airport. I have heard rumblings that a group known as "Quiet Skies" is doing their best to shut down the airport. Please do not let this happen! While I live in Polson, I use Kalispell City Airport for a variety of reasons; the main of which is convenience. I fly out of Kalispell City Airport regularly. I take classes as necessary there. And of course, while in town I shop at Rosauers, Murdoch's, Western Outdoors, etc. as well as having lunch at Scotty's or Moose's or the Blue Canyon. Because of these conveniences I have been contemplating purchasing a hanger there. Although Polson has a very nice airport, for what I do and need, Kalispell fits the bill much better. Sadly, if Kalispell City Airport should close then I would pull my operations and move them to Missoula, which is closer for me than Glacier International Airport. Allow some necessary improvements to Kalispell City Airport such as moving KGEZ's towers, and upgrading as necessary to meet FAA requirements and call it good. You know, Kalispell City Airport has been in town longer than most of these newcomers that are complaining have. Give :he airport and the business it generates the nod and end this folly. ill the best to you and yours, Jino Caselli 'ilot — Polson, Montana V1/2010 Theresa White From: FL4321 @gmail.com Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:49 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport S27. Council Members, We recently heard of action to try and close the Kalispell City Airport (S27). It would be a shame and a disservice to the people of Kalispell to close such a fine airport. For us, it provides close and convenient access to our activities in town. It is also easy in and out without the security issues, delays and distance that Glacier Park has. It's user friendly, very safe and can be flown with a minimal noise footprint. It also operates with financial responsibility, and not a financial burden to the folks in Kalispell. Without it, we would probably discontinue most of our business (or pleasure) trips to Kalispell. Keep it, it's a real nice revenue source for your town folks when folks bring their business to Kalispell. Larry Olson Florida Services, Inc. 1 Of 71 n :r 11 , From: mikemcnamara88@aol.com Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 6:06 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Airport I would hate to see Kalispell Airport close. I have visited Kalispell in my airplane and enjoyed visiting the town, walking to food & lodging. If I had to fly into the big airport, I wouldn't even go to Kalispell. I would just rent a car & drive to Glacier Park or some other resort outside of town. Mike McNamara /1/2010 Theresa White From: Kenneth Weld [skipweld@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 6:09 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Your airport To the City Council, I understand you are considering closing your airport. That would be very shortsighted. The airport has the potential to bring visitors and income to your area. I am planning to stop by with my family as we fly around the western states this summer. A properly run airport can be as positive for a community as a baseball field or a park and produce more employment too! The whole trick is to work with people that love aviation and understand business to make sure it is useful and properly utilized. Skip Weld 352-406-8724 Theresa White From: Karl Clifford [4636c9att.net] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 7:13 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Proposed closing of Kalispel City Airport I land at the Kalispell City Airport every time I am flying over that part of the country. I could choose another route, and could land at. another airport, but I prefer Kalispell City Airport because it's location is convenient to food, shelter, stores, etc. I spend money in your fair city every time I land there. If you close the airport, in the future I will spend my money in some other city. It is hard to believe you would consider closing such an important asset to your community. Karl Clifford 3201 20th Street Lubbock, Texas 79410 806-797-1263 Theresa White From: Jmajane F-35 amajane@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 7:30 AM To: Theresa White Cc: scnewps@bresnan.net Subject: Kalispell Airport Gentlemen, I am concerned over the prospect of your city closing your municipal airport without taking in account the positive impacts it has on your community. First and foremost the recent natural disaster in Haiti should give you pause. It is clear that in times of crisis the access to an airport near the center of an event brings help quickly and efficiently to the residents of the area. Without the airport there may long delays in bringing in much needed help to your community. Airports generate business and therefore tax revenue to your community to fund services for the citizens. Many of these impacts are unseen such as companies and individuals that utilize aircraft to enhance their business that have located to your community because of the airport. If the facility is closed they will be forced to leave taking their jobs and revenue to the community elsewhere. Some are easily identifiable such as the 30 or so individuals that have jobs that are directly tied to the airport. Some are not but they are there. If the airport is closed these people will no longer pay taxes and due to the current economic environment they will most likely become a burden on the city and state effectively tripling the negative impacts of closing the facility. The airport is revenue neutral which is a major advantage to Kalispell. Many municipalities believe that the positive economic impact of an airport to the community outweighs the direct cost of their airports and support them with taxpayer funds.At Kalispell you have the unique situation where you realize the positive economic impact on your community without a substantial out lay of funds to support it. When deciding the fate of the facility these things need to be taken into account. I believe that an unbiased review of the airport and it's impacts on the community will lead you to a decision to not only keep but to expand the facility and create more opportunity for economic growth for your city. John A Maj ane III PE Germantown, Maryland 2/1/2010 From: fannie caldwell [auntfannie50@hotmaii.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:01 AM To: Theresa White Subject: City Airport Ladies and Gentlemen of the Kalispell Council: You have a wonderful asset in your downtown airport. Six months ago, I transited your area and stopped for fuel at Kalispell City. My plan was a "gas and go". Because of the convenience to downtown and the hospitality of your airport FBO, we decided on the spot to spend the night. The next day we decided to spend the week ! Everything started with City Airport. We spent in excess of $3,000 in Kalispell. I am but a small user of the facility but I have also told my friends -one of whom is considering a business investment in Kalispell. Economic results can be tied to your facility. Please keep it open. Fannie Caldwell Los Angeles, CA Pilot and Business Owner Your E-mail and More On -the -Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. Sign ,,,_up.._now. ?/1/2010 Theresa White From: Ed Livermore Jr [elivermo@ktc.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:28 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispel City Airport Kalispel City Airport is part of the national aviation system and should remain open. Please do not listen to the inaccurate claims of those who want this facility closed. Please support S27! 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Sheldon Holson [sholson5@optonline.net] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:30 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Airport I urge you not to close the airport. I realize that there is some noise attached to it, but there are loud noises all over and it is impossible to reduce the noises of trucks and loud boom boxes, which are much louder. Since airports like Meigs field and Bader fields closed I personally have not been back and will not go to CHicago or to Atlantic City. Who suffers, we all do. Business, local residents and myself. I urge you not to lose this important part of your local needs. Sincerely Sheldon Holson Theresa White From: ELVYN5990@aol.com Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:52 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport I am writing to express my support for the Phase 2 of the Runway Redevelopment Plan which is currently being debated. Kalispell is very fortunate in having the facility located within close proximity to the city center. It encourages people who have business in town to fly in. There are several restaurants located within close walking distance from the airport facilities serving transit aircraft and their crews and passengers. There are also hotel and motel facilities nearby which encourages overnight stays at those businesses. The airport is fully self supporting requiring no contribution from the city tax revenues. Is there another facility of the city which can say the same thing?? There are some that say there is a noise problem. If they lived in their present locations where they are bothered by the noise prior to the original founding of the AIRPARK in 1929, 1 would have to say that they are out of bounds as they should have expressed there displeasure prior to the 70 plus years since the beginning. If they are more current transferees to the area, they should have realized prior to purchasing their properties that almost all airplane noise is associated with an airport of some kind. I personally find it pleasing as it is the sound of progress and we certainly need all the beneficial progress in Kalispell that we can find. I believe that the noise pollution on Main Street/ Hiway 93 in downtown Kalispell far exceeds the level normally found near the Kalispell City Airport. Does the opposition to the realignment and improvement of the airport also suggest that we close down Main Street to traffic. Their objections to the progress to be made at the airport Is self motivated, selfish, and ill advised. Dave Flatter 280 Wakewood Dr. Kalispell, MT. 2/1/2010 From: Joseph Barber gosephbarber@seanet.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 9:23 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Airport Dear City Council: Although I am not a resident of Kalispell, my wife and I enjoy regular visits to your friendly, beautiful city. The convenience and safety of your airport is one of the major reasons we are able to so easily fly to Kalispell. The only other choice, Glacier National Park, is so far away, it is not an option. (When landing Kalispell, we don't need to rent a car for our stay. Amenities are within walking distance or an easy taxi ride away.) I am writing to express my opinion that the airport is a commercial and cultural asset to your city and to close it would be a loss for your citizens and the many visitors by air. Local airports are closing all across the country, victims of short-sighted belief that a mall or other commercial enterprise will be a better choice. You won't know what you've done until it's too late. I hope you will keep this fine airport alive and well for the benefit of your citizens and, too, for the many visitors who enjoy the friendly hospitality of Kalispell. Sincerely, Joseph Barber 5738 36th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105 From: Rick Ott [ott@mbkahn.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 9:26 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport S27 Dear City Council Member, I would ask that as you consider the future of your airport that you think about the economic opportunities that an airport brings to a community. I deal with many companies looking for development sites that will not consider any community which does not have an airport. Once this vital transportation asset is lost you will have shut the door on aviation in your community, airplanes are used for Angel flights, transplant organs for donors, fire fighting, crime prevention, agriculture, locating lost individuals and pursuit of commerce. I appreciate you consideration and ask for your support of the Kalispell City Airport. Rick Ott Sr. Executive Vice President M.B. Kahn Construction Company Contact... Mobile 803-917-5346 email: ottCcDmbkahn.com Roanoke, VA - Richmond, VA - Charlotte, Pic Columbia, SC - Greenville, SC - Myrtle Beach, SC Atlanta, GA - Huntsville, AL 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Pat Byrne [tnpbyrne@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 9:32 AM To: Theresa White Subject: AIRPORT I am a general aviation flyer from Tennessee with friends and family in the Northwest, I very much enjoy stops in Kalispell in my travels, your airport is so convenient to town and hotels, and would hate to see you close it. Please consider the economic impact of closure, I'm certain it would be negative. Thanks, Patrick Byrne, Clinton TN r From: Mark Evanoff and Jeanette Rehahn [euphoria@centurytel.net] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 9:16 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Pro -Airport... please read Dear Council, In recent weeks, there has been rancorous debate over the proposed improvements at the Kalispell City Airport. From the media coverage, one would think that the vocal few that oppose such expansion, wield an inordinate amount of influence with the council. It is my hope that you will now listen to the rest of us that feel compelled to share our views in favor of the expansion proposals. I am a licensed private pilot and I strongly support the efforts to expand and enhance the airport operation. The proposal will improve safety and will encourage more patronage of the local businesses. My home is in Lake County and I routinely fly into Kalispell City Airport for a myriad of reasons, almost all of which involve spending money in your city. Whether spending the afternoon shopping at local stores or visiting your restaurants, my ability to land at Kalispell City Airport allows me to avail myself of all your community has to offer. In addition, I often purchase aircraft fuel, have aircraft maintenance performed, and seek recurrent training from the Red Eagle Aviation fixed base operation. I rarely think about landing at Glacier Park International (GPI) as it is far removed from the attractions that I seek in Kalispell, and GPI is better suited to large commercial carriers. The vocal few that oppose not only the expansion but the very existence of Kalispell City Airport have made the assertion that aircraft activities at the airport are only enjoyed by the wealthy and the well-to-do. A quick mental roll call of my local pilot community reveals: a retired firefighter, a local school bus driver, a blacksmith, a veterinarian, a retired farmer, and several retired U.S. Military servicemen..... in other words, normal average citizens of our community that enjoy your airport. Please recognize that the proposed improvements at Kalispell City Airport are in the best interest of the community at large. To forfeit this opportunity would be a great disservice to the generations that follow. Sincerely, Mark Evanoff Y From: tony guardalabene [rocketmantonyg@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 7:21 PM To: Theresa White Subject: FW: Kalispell airport =rom: rocketmantonyg@hotmail.com To: mpapresident@montana.com Subject: Kalispell airport Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:44:55 -0800 I think it would be a tragedy to close Kalispell airport, I have been there numerous times in the last rears and it is very convenient for pilots to go shopping to go camping or stay in the motels, very :onvenient for a quick lunch or just a place to fly to for the 100.00 dollar hamburger, which involves sating, buying fuel and much more. I would not go there at all if I had to go to Glacier Int. Not :onvenient at all.... cony Guardalabene 928 486 0684 ,/1/2010 Theresa White From: Robert W Tucker [rt@lnterEd.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 5:34 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Airport Honorable Members of the Kalispell City Council: It has come to my attention that some of your residents would close the Kalispell Airport and are petitioning you to take that action to that effect. I would urge you to gather all the facts, and confirm their accuracy, before undertaking that consideration. Not only do I and many of my fellow pilots frequent your airport, spending money on hunting, fishing, and other recreation, it is not unusual that we find occasion to transport someone in need to visit an ill or shut-in family member or deliver goods to someone in need. I also understand that false claims about airport safety are being made. I would invite each of you to visit my small recreation city, McCall, Idaho where our 6,000 foot runway is well inside the city limits, only a few blocks from the downtown area, and only two blocks from a supermarket and the Post Office. - Each "a average of 135 aircraft fly in and out over the city of McCall (many more per day in busy months). - When winds are from the south, single engine aircraft, twins, small and mid -size jets, fire fighting aircraft, helicopters, and military and medical aircraft alike, use the north departure and south approach (runaway 16) where they right over the downtown area. How many problems have we had? In the many years I can personally recall, there has never been an incident that affected the safety of a bystander in the city. Moreover, to be scientific and clear headed, in Kalispell, the odds are much greater that someone will be killed or injured in the explosion of a gas heater than by an aircraft. My guess is that you all know of some unfortunate victim of a gas explosion. Do you know anyone in downtown Kalispell who was killed or injured by a departing or arriving aircraft? I presume that no one is suggesting outlawing gas heaters and I know the citizens of Kalispell expect to be led by those in command of clear thinking and scientific understanding about relative risk equations. I know a few communities similar to Kalispell that managed to close their airports because a few misinformed citizens wanted to eliminate a little occasional noise. In every case, the citizens regretted the decision. Small aircraft age good citizens and provide many kinds of help when we are in need. In some cases, these small airports have been re -opened at considerable cost. I have also heard a few untruths regarding airport funding. Being your business, I know you have already sorted out the truth and separated it from uninformed rumors. Thank you for hearing me on this important matter. Hobert W. Tucker, Ph.D. general Aviation Pilot �831 BA / N29407 'O Box 1230 175 Crowley Lane McCall, ID 83638 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: dlhanst@cox.net Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 5:05 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Airport info Hello, My name is David Hanst from Sanders, Idaho and I have used your airfield many times for business and wanted to put in my two cents worth that the airport is an asset to your town and should be considered as such. Thanks, David Hanst Theresa White From: Kelly McBride[kmcbride@centuryrestoration.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 4:42 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Airport - Keep it open! To Whom It May Concern: Just a note from a California tourist that is planning to visit your state and airport this summer. I am a member of the Pacific Bonanza Society, airplane owners that take social trips together, and we are scheduled to visit Glacier Nation Park and I am planning on making a stop in Kalispell. It would be a shame to lose this valuable place to stop, not only for tourists like me, but for all of the other emergency services that mobilize at the airport in a time of need. Without it, small planes cannot offer realistic patient transfer and other missions of mercy. Once it is gone, one of your loved ones may be the one to miss it the most. Kelly McBride kmcbride(@centuryrestoration.com Cell: 213.494.0388 10440 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite 3 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Office: 562-941-7900 Fax: 562-941-7978 http:[/www.centu ry_restoration. com mum 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Logan & Mary [logan@xplornet.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 4:39 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell airport (S27) Kalispell is NOT the only airport that operates over a city/residential area. Check out Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, Billings, etc... S27 is NOT funded by the Kalispell taxpayers, it is funded by activities, taxes & leases ON THE AIRPORT. Location: Near businesses, restaurants and hotels in town Safety: Upgrading is a key point to improving safety (VAST, lengthening, safety zones, width) Noise: Realignment of the runway and traffic patterns will lessen the noise footprint Financial: The impact of closing or moving the airport to local businesses, The costs to the City to close the airport Employment: Current employment from the businesses on the airport, future employment opportunities from these businesses, the employment from the construction of the improvements. Pubic Service: Young Eagles, Emergency Medical, Mail/Fed Ex and UPS 4-eeess: Access to the parking areas and aircraft without prior security screening (Rafting trips, Fly -ins, Young Eagles, Gliders, Camping) /1/2010 Theresa White From: J.S.Sandon assandon@yahoo.com) Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 2:10 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport ( S27 ) Dear city council members, I will start this mail with the fact I represent myself as a proponent for the use of and FAA regulation upgrade for the city airport. Those who seem to be opponents of the airport cited financial and safety concerns. That being said, I decided to research the safety issues involving this airport since 1929. I used the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) website http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/query.asp and I set the inquiry for Kalispell, MT and from the dates 1960 to present. The data base only goes back to 1962 and the earliest entry I found involving Kalispell City airport was 6-29-1965. From the date of 6-29-1965 there have been 64 accidents (including the recent helicopter incident on 1-7-2010) listed with the city of Kalispell, MT. I have read each of these individually and of these I have excluded any that were out of area, but listed as Kalispell, due to being the nearest city and excluded those from Glacier International (some of these titled Flathead County) and those that were field landings well away from Kalispell City airport or surrounding area. I have based my inclusions of using only those directly related to Kalispell City airport and immediate area surrounding the Kalispell City airport property. I must also note that an accident description may be found in the Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual known as the FAR/AIM. The FAR/AIM in 49 CFR Part 830, Subpart A, 830.2 Definitions, (page 473 in the 2009 FAR/AIM) defines an accident as this: " Aircraft Accident means an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage." Fact 1: Since the year 1965 there have been only 24 accidents in or directly about the Kalispell City airport. Fact 2: Of these 24, only 5 were "out of the fence." The remaining 19 were accidents similar to loosing control of the aircraft into a snow bank or such actions on the airport. Fact 3: Of the 5 "out of the fence" accidents, there was only 1 that affected persons or property. The accident of the date S=29-2004. The remaining 4 accidents in the immediate surrounding area around the airport are listed as "landed in field" 3ne of which was flown off the field and returned to the airport the following day. In 45 years (as far back as FAA records go for Kalispell City airport) there has only been 1 accident that affected the Surrounding properties of Kalispell City airport. Furthermore, there were only 4 that may have left marks of landings in nearby fields. The remaining 19 happened on airport property. I believe I did an accurate analysis of the information listed an made my conclusions based on the information given in :he NTSB reports. I would like to take this moment to thank the city council for their patience and work while dealing with this :ontroversial subject. Sincerely, Concerned Flathead Valley pilot 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Paul O'Bagy [carol mt@bitterroot. net] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:46 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Hello council, my name is Paul O'Bagy. I am a CPA & pilot out of Stevensville, Mt. Please consider that I use the airport on a regular basis, my wife has business on the south strip. The airport is incredibly convenient and close to motels & restaurants. In the summer I come up to give Young Eagle flights to the local school kids. I have business with City Service/Valcon in Kalispell and Ed Croymans will pick me up at the airport. All of which is expedited by the central location and the ease of ingress & egress. A group of us from the Bitterroot Valley will often go to the airport and stay overnite with our wives, have dinner and enjoy getting away. All do to the convenience of the airport and the wonderful hospitality of Jim at the FBO. Thank you for your consideration. o- - Theresa White From: The Perkin House [bp@snowcrest.net] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:05 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Please keep your airport open Dear Council Members: Living in California, I can't fly to Kalispell as often as I would like to. What I remember about my trip to Kalispell very fondly was the welcoming feeling of being able to get out of our airplane and walk the short distance into town. There we found everyone as accommodating and friendly as possible and decided to turn a gas stop into an enjoyable three night stay. With our budget, we probably didn't enrich the town very much. But the people we dealt with in town certainly welcomed us anyway and your airport helped them extend the welcome to us. Please, don't ever shut it down. Sincerely, Bruce Perkin, Mary Alix Perkin, and N2073R 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Dawn Brown [kifanddawn@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 12:53 PM To: Theresa White Subject: airport concern Howdy from Idaho, please do not close this great asset, it is an important part your city's attractiveness in so many ways, with out it I will no longer make a point of stopping in and leaving behind my hard earned cash. Sincerely,Kif Brown POB 92 Yellow Pine,Id 83677 /1/2010 From: Dirk Bowen [cloud9sailor@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 12:43 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Airport It is a travesty each and every time an airport closes. Airports are like the national highway system, it's like removing an exit from the interstate when an airport closes. Many, many airports are located in towns and flying over a town is not a safety issue. It is always a giant economic loss to the local area when an airport is closed. Don't listen to a small number of noisy complainers when considering the fate of your airport. Sincerely, Dirk Bowen 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Trey Moran [nail13zg@centurytel.net] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:58 AM To: Theresa White Subject: City Airport I believe it would be a serious mistake to allow a small group of vocal self-serving individuals to intimidate the community into closing the Kalispell City Airport. This airport is a benefit to the city, providing jobs, revenue and recreation to many in the immediate area as well as the state. As a pilot and small airplane owner, I frequently use this airport. A/2010 Theress-11W!''I' From: Robert Lewis [vpd401 @yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:43 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell airport I have just recently read about the discussions to close your wonderful airport. A year ago I had the pleasure of visiting Kalispell via my aircraft. I liked what I saw and ended up spending three days in your city. Although I don't pass through often, I would hate to see this jewel of transportation closed. Cities around the country are discovering the value of having local airports. If you have been following the Haiti disaster, a few more airports would have aided in getting supplies to the people. Airports are important to communities. They bring in guys like me that would normally be prohibited from seeing and spending money in your town. In conclusion, that you for the wonderful time I spent in your city. Don't let a few loud voices kill commerce.(we sure have enough of them out here) Bob Lewis California Theresa White From: Kim Robinson [living3d@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:22 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Greetings city council persons, I am a native Montanan now living out of state. I am an Airline pilot and aircraft owner, I consider small airports the backbone of aviation infrastructure in this country. Be an advocate for economic strength. Allow the people of Kalispell to reap the benefits of General Aviation. Keep the Kalispell City Airport open. Thank you, Kim Robinson Eaton, Colorado Therese White From: Doug Carr [Dougcarr@cpmachining.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:17 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport issue To whom it may concern. Please do not consider closing Kalispell Airport. My Family and I love to visit your city and surrounding area and we travel by Small airplanes. Thanks for your attention. Please call if you have any questions. Doug Carr Carr Precision Machining, Inc. Dou.gCarr@c,pmachinin.g..com www.cpmachining.com Phone 503-393-1922 Fax 503-393-1968 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Janet Liberty [herlibertyship@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:10 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Muni Airport Please consider all of the positive benefits the Kalispell Municipal Airport has that are currently in place and that could improve with expansion plans that have been ongoing My experience with this airport was all positive when I flew in a few years ago. Safety 6viIse, I considered S27 the best choice as I could avoid mixing with faster, larger Nil the services that any pilot would need were available -- fuel, aircraft repairs, food, �otels, and pilot services like weather information, flight planning and all very friendly Nccess to these necessities would not necessarily be available if the airport is moved. f" 0 :41 LZO 0 Of 41 ,ontinuing pubic service is important for flights for youth, (Young Eagles), Emergency •Mail/Fed Ex and UPS. Rafting trips, Fly -ins, Young Eagles, Gliders, Camping). I our airport will lose the current local businesses and future employment opportunities ,om these businesses. The city will lose the employment from the construction of the /1/2010 improvements. The costs to the City to close and move the airport would be mucl� greater than saving the wonderful asset that is already in place. From Washington State, III fly in to Kalispell Municipal Airport, but not to somewhere ou- '# Janet L. Liberty �, + f ►�fi. 2/1/2010 a -5v 1 Vl Theresa White From: Christina R. Pomeroy [dtpom@mtintouch.net] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:06 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City airport To the Kalispell City Council: As a pilot and one who has flown into Kalispell City Airport, I think it would be a crime to close this fine asset to your city. It is convenient for General Aviation pilots to use, and far less hassel than flying into GPI. It's close proximity to necessary things such as motels, restaurants and etc, make it the perfect choice for local pilots and those who are flying through the area or coming to visit the many treasures of the Flathead Valley. Please go ahead with your plans to renovate and improve your airport so it can continue to be used and appreciated by many. Sincerely, Christina R. Pomeroy White Sulphur Springs MT 1/2010 1 .1 -� 7 From: chadd mackay [n3079f@gmail. com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:01 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Airport Closure I live in Spokane, Wa and have been using the municipal airport for over 15 years and believe it is a great asset to the Kalispell area. I have spent thousands of dollars at local hotels and restraunts while my airplane was parked at this airport. If I had to go into the large airport and deal with the added headaches I would just go elsewhere. I understand local groups are trying to shut it down due to safety and noise concerns which can be improved with very simple measures. Noise abatement procedures are easy to implement and respected by pilots. Please focus your resources on educating the local population on the safety of general aviation and the benifits it provides to the local economy. Chadd MacKay Spokane, Wa 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Roger and Mable [rmbalinc@mtintouch.net] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 9:35 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell city airport To; Whom it may concern. I am a pilot and aircraft owner from 250 miles east of Kalispell. I regularly fly to The Flathead for business and recreation. We own property at Lakeside and access medical service at Kalispell. Consequently we fly regularly to "The Flathead" and always choose City/County airport. The services are excellent, location magnificent and "Oh -so -convenient" The airport has a long history of service to General Aviation, Forest fire control, charter service etc. Please do not let a small vocal group of self-serving obstructionists interrupt or worse yet stop the great legacy of Kalispell City Airport. The airport was there long before most of these activists wereN Roger Lincoln 15176 Hingham Rd. N. Gildford Mt. 59525 Theresa White Prong: Chris Lynch [twolynchs@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:13 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Airport Please consider keeping your airport open. In the long term sense it is an asset and integral part of your infrastructure. I personally would simply vacation in another community where there is an operating airport were yours to be closed. It all ads up. Chris a. Lynch Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry i agc 1 U1 J Theresa White From: Henry Wortman [hwortman@earth link. net] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 7:09 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Dear Council Members, I visited Kalispell a few years ago and was enamored with the beauty of your city and countryside. I fly my own airplane and hope to return to Kalispell sometime in the future. I would like to make a few comments about the controversy concerning your airport. First and foremost is that you have an asset that would be very difficult and expensive to replace. I am assuming that the airport belongs to the city and most likely has very little if any debt. You have a valuable asset that many cities the size of Kalispell would "give their eye teeth" to have in their community. Montana is the Big Sky Country and with the sparse population airports are few and far between. This means that any airport is valuable to the aviation community and industry. Your airport is a valuable tool for your tourisms' efforts. Increasing controls by the Transportation Security Authority will probably make it extremely difficult to construct another airport in your area. There are many other reasons that you should carefully consider before you take steps to close and eliminate an airport. I personally urge you to keep this valuable asset available to your citizens and visitors both for now and in the future. Sincerely, Henry Wortman Quitman, GA ;/1/2010 Uru a vA Theresa White From: gary standhart [shortfielder@orionzone.net] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 8:35 AM To: Theresa White Kalispell City Council My name is Gary Standhart. I live in Durango Colorado. I am writing to show my interest in your airport, and asking you to pplease keep it open. I come up to Monatana and Idaho every summer, and have been for many years. I just love the area up there. You have such a special place. An airport like yours offers a great opportunity for easy access to your town for visiting pilots. We are able to walk intl local businesses, meet the locals, contribute to the economy, and just have a great experience. Not to mention, providing a safe place to land if a problem in a plane were to arise while flying in the area. Having aplace to demonstrate to others the joys of flying, and encouraging safe family fun. Please keep this airport alive and well. Thankyou Gary Standhart 919 Farraday Road Durango Colorado 81303 970.749.1844 N56180 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Mark Farrell [skydivedogI80@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 10:43 AM To: Theresa White; mpapresident@montana.com Subject: Kalispell city airport Dear Council I was recently made aware of the movement to close/limit activity at the Kalispell city airport. I live in Nebraska and fly into your airport during the summer months to participate in an event outside of town. I travel w/others on -board and in their own planes. We treasure your city airport because of the location, the city itself and the ability to get to where we want to go with less hassles. I can understand noise issues that may have an impact on some people but their are better solutions than closing the airport. You could change the pattern or re -align the runway. Please don't limit my access to your city and your economy by forcing me to go the another airport. I support my fellow aviators and the Montana Pilots Assoc. Sincerely, Mark A. Farrell N9571B Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. A/2010 Theresa TT From: Robert Shropshire [shrop@imt.net] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 12:55 PM To: Theresa White Cc: Robert Shropshire Kalispell City Council Members, I would like to comment on the closure of the the Kalispell City Airport. Don't! Don't even consider it! In this day and age aviation is still a vital component of a lot of lives. The closure of any airport is a blow to aviation and the local community. But the closure of such a unique airport as Kalispell City would be especially severe. The services Kalispell City Airport provides are jobs, future jobs (pilot training), tourism services, emergency medical, Young Eagle flights, restaurants, motels, and grocery services. Aviation conferences have been held at the Outlaw Inn because of the airport proximity. It's also a gathering place for Kalispell residents to see general aviation in action. A lot of general aviation pilots use Kalispell City Airport as a base before flying to Spotted Bear, Meadow Creek, and Schaffer runways. The cold business attidude of the larger airports like Glacier does not foster the comradery of the general aviation pilots. This is the core of flying for general aviation enthusiasts like myself. And we like to give back to communities. Anything from a Young Eagle flight, to transporting a medical emergency, to transporting a pet, to maintaining backcountry runways, to searching for a lost hunter or downed pilot. Airports are not easily replaced. They take years, and I would say decades, to become viable. All the hurdles that have been overcome by so many people and entrepreneurs over the years will have been wasted. Keep Kalispell City Airport open! Robert Shropshire Gallatin Valley Hangar President Bozeman, MT shrop@imt.net 580-7773 c - -In- i - . Theresa White From: Wayne [stinky@mtintouch.net] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 12:59 PM To: Theresa White Closing the city airport in Kalispell would be like cutting off one of your fingers that actually make your hand work at it's full potential.) have flown into it many times weather it be for just a breakfast trip or come kind of business it makes it easier then going way out to the Kalispell airport because of congestion at it at times and if we the pilots let an organization of people who probably don't like airplanes or the people who fly them go through with this then what kind of a democracy do we have.ln closing I would suspect that you want to probably want to build a golf course for the rich and famous or another Wal-Mart Chinese lead or chromium based kids store or maybe develop it for housing who knows all I know is that aircraft are a big part of any community just as cars are but people get mad because not just anybody can drive a plane and I for one am opposed to closing it! /1/2010 -rage 1 of Theresa White From: Jim Fiddler Ugfiddler@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 3:01 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Dear council, I support keeping the airport open and improving it. Sincerely, FiddlerJim P.O. Box 1677 Bi!2f ork, MT 59911 If you would like to be removed from my mailing list simply contact me by email or telephone. 2/1/2010 - -t'_ . - i Theresa White From: John Rodkey [poobahster@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 4:03 PM To: Theresa White Subject: S27 airport Small, general aviation airports are one of the under appreciated and often overlooked assets of our great nation. They allow freedom of transportation, generate economic activity, provide employment, and are needed in natural or transportation disasters. Pilots who fly small planes over long distances, even if they are not planning to stop at a particular airport, will note their location and plan their flight with those locations in mind in case there should be unexpected headwinds that cause them to need fuel sooner than planned, or for dealing with in-flight emergencies. I strongly encourage the city of Kalispell to consider this larger picture when making decisions about such a valuable resource. John John Rodkey /1/2010 use 1 va From: Bill & Kathy Olmsted [olmsted@clearwire.net] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 4:10 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport To the Kalispell City Council Members: I am a resident of Polebridge, Montana and own a small aircraft which I fly between May and October each year. I use the Kalispell City Airport extensively during that time. I find it very user friendly, convenient to local businesses, and well managed. Having to use the International Airport would deter my flying into Kalispell as I do on a regular basis. The businesses in the vicinity of the City Airport are within walking distance and I patronize each time I visit. I believe it would be a mistake to close this City Airport, as it has been a public service to pilots and to the community as a whole. Thank you for your consideration. William L. Olmsted Polebrige, MT 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Shane Horton [sdhorton@aptalaska.net] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 5:01 PM To: Theresa White Subject: airport closure Council members, I would like to state my support of the Kalispell airport remaining in service. The lack of foresight in allowing housing development in the immediate area of an active airport does not mean that you can correct that mistake by making another and closing it down. Airports provide employment, commerce, education, emergency medical access and much more. They are part of an active business community. Falsely stated claims of the danger of air traffic are overstated, it is much more dangerous to live next to any major freeway, highway of truck route. Issues of horrendous noise are much less than the typical decibel levels of most car stereos, again not a "real" issue. In closing, I encourage you to support the continued use of this airport as an active part of your community. Shane Horton /1/2010 Theresa White From: Lloyd Weaver [Isweaver38@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 6:22 PM To: Theresa White Subject: city airport Dear council members My name is Lloyd Weaver from Spearfish, SD. I am sending you this email regarding some inaccurate comments from the local group called Quiet Skies. Due to some statements made by this organization in the past I wanted to comment on a couple of things. I have used your airport in the past many times when my family have traveled to your city to enjoy our property in the Trego area. We enjoy the access of the airport as well as the proximity of town. We use our Bonanza throughout the US and Canada and find departing and arriving over cities to be very common in the US and Canada. We have also used the airport for various hunting expeditions in your area as well as backpacking in to the park. We have contributed to your economy via aviation fuel, meals & lodging in the past and will continue to do the same in the future provided you keep the airport open. If you look at the statistics regarding accidents and deaths comparing airplanes and automobiles you would find that traveling in a car to be considerably more dangerous. Especially with all the different types of game crossing the highways. One statement that used to be prevalent in your area and I don't know if it still is was "Pray for me I drive Hwy. 93" I have been a pilot for almost 30 years without a single accident to my record. My thoughts regarding the safety of General Aviation as well as the facts are very positive. I am planning a slow and low cross country with some tail draggers this summer and will be spending some time at your field. Hoping you continue to offer the aviation community these services. Thank you Lloyd 2/1/2010 From: David Ivezic [dmivezic@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 7:29 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Municipal Airport To the members of the Kalispell City Council, I have been reading of an attempt to close Kalispell City Airport. I am not a resident of your beautiful state but I fave flown in and through Montana several times, to include stops at Kalispell City. To close your airport would be a mistake. I have witnessed organized attempts to close two other airports, one in Maine and one in Illinois. Both attempts were based on the premise that airports were dangerous to the surrounding community. Fortunately, these attacks were recognized for what they truly were - completely disingenuous arguments make by people who built a house or bought a house around an existing airport then decided they didn't like airplanes. They made the mistake and tried to make the local aviation community pay for it. It seems as though the attacks against Kalispell City parallel these attempts. Please take into consideration that noise abatement procedures work very successfully at many airports across the nation that are surrounded by residential areas such as Friday Harbor, WA, Palwaukee, IL, Wiscasset, ME, and the list goes on. Safety procedures were also established which protect the local communities. You will find that the aviation community is generally very willing to work with the local residents and town council to develop mutually beneficial resolutions to legitimate concerns. I ask that you mediate between both sides of this issue and come to an acceptable compromise. I won't go into the economic benefit of having an airport in your city. I have no doubt that you know the numbers better than I. There are some economic impacts that are not apparent, though. I will be retiring from the military in about 3 years at the age of 43. Kalispell is one of our potential communities to move into, start another profession, and raise our family. If the airport is closed then we cannot consider Kalispell. Thank you for your time. Sincerely David Ivezic V1/2010 ivivvvubv Theresa White rage 1 ®z From: Mike Hines, Hellroaring Technologies, inc. [mikeh@hellroaring.com] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:08 PM To: Theresa White Subject: City Airport comments Dear Council Members, When I was 14, 1 developed a passion for flying. With everything I could earn by mowing lawns and such, I was able to take a one hour flying lesson, just once each month. With the airport in the city of Oxnard, CA, I was able to ride my bicycle less than two miles to the airport. By the age of 18, 1 earned my pilot license at that airport. I had dreamed of exploring new places by flying here or there. But, one of the logistics to overcome was ground transportation. Unlike the Oxnard airport, It seemed that many airports were far out from stores, food, and lodging. So, I must say that Kalispell has a real jewel right here being within walking distance of stores, food and lodging. Please consider that this would be a great loss to the city if the airport were closed or moved out of town. Another thing I would like to say, is that in 1978, 1 had purchased an aeronautical chart to help me choose where I wanted to live. I had my dream of Montana before I ever set foot here. Finally, 13 years later, in 1991, 1 was able to make that move and never looked back. I just knew I belonged in Montana. I still have that 1978 chart and it definitely shows the airport being there. I have recently learned that it has, in fact been there since 1929. So, I must say that anyone who owns property around the airport surely must have been aware of the airport presence, and therefore, have absolutely no justification to complain about airport area noise, or danger! For those only concerned with their property values, then closing or moving the airport would have a negative value because jobs would be lost. We all now know how jobs or lack of jobs affect the housing market... Where I live, I don't really care what the market does because I plan to stay. Market value is really only a concern for those who want to leave... I avoid large airports such as Glacier International. The only purpose to stop there would be for fuel or for making connections for a commercial flight. If I desired to visit Kalispell, and if Glacier airport was the only option, then I would rather not go. It is not a substitute for your wonderful city airport! Please ignore unreasonable wining or closure demands. Consider rationally and keep the airport as it is or upgrade as necessary for compliance issues. But, please do not close or move the airport. Best Regards, Mike Hines P.O. Box 1521 Polson, MT 59860 406 883-3801 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: Eric Torgerson [eric.torgerson@torgerson.biz] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:25 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport City Council I am concerned about the future of the Kalispell City Airport. Apparently there is some discussion about closing this facility. Doing so would be a mistake in my opinion. If this issue in about aircraft noise, I think it is not justified. The noise of aircraft was there 39 years ago when I first landed at KCA. Anyone who purchased property in the area, must realize the airport has been there for years. Safety is a completely mute point. For the past 39 years I have used your fine airport. This use has and to this day includes business and pleasure. From a business perspective, it is very unhandy to use Glacier Park International. The proximity of KCA to motels, restaurants, and local business is very important. For my business clients, it is much more convenient for them to meet at KCA than GPI. On a personal note, flying in and out of KCA is much more user friendly than GPI. In addition, there are businesses located on the airport that provides jobs, taxes, services, etc. Surely in current economic times, Kalispell would not further the recession. Respectively Eric Torgerson Eric Torgerson Torgerson's LLC Box 278 Ethridge Mt. 59435 406-339-2222 Office 406-339-2224 Fax 406-460-2222 Cell =ric.torgerson@torgerson.biz nrww.torgerson.biz A/2010 rage i or Theresa White From: James C Bulera Jr Dimbulera@gmail. com] Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:34 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Airport debate I am a supporter of the upgrades to the City airport and I am against limiting or losing the airport all together. One of the nice things about this airport IS it's proximity to the town. Being able to fly in and walk to local businesses, museums, parks is an advantage. The upgrades will help move the noise a little to the south and improve safety with buffer zones, landing aids, and a longer runway. The upgrdae project will bring good paying jobs to the area in the immediate future of just building the new airport and a new airport could bring new businesses on field or close by because it is easily accessible to town. The Kalispell airport is already used for mail, UPS and Fed Ex when issues arise at Glacier intl as an alternate. I moved to this area to pursue a carreer in aviation, and I am now working at the Kalispell airport at Red Eagle. I am a flight instructor and comercial pilot for them. It has been a long, hard, and expensive journey to get to this stage and I am very dissappointed to here that there is talk of closing the airport. As an instructor I try to do my best to alert my students to the noise problems that we face with such a close proximity to town. We have implimented a training program that trys to distribute the take off and landing cylces to other airports around the valley. I personally try to not begin training activities before 8 am and try to conclude them before 11 pm. I urge the council to continue with the upgrades to the airport. I believe it will be good for the community in all ways. Sincerelly, James C Bulera Jr 571 hollow lane Bigfork, mt 59911 406-837-2240 2/1/2010 a U6 , l Vl Theresa White From: Scott Scott [maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:00 AM To: Theresa White; Theresa White; Jane Howington Cc: bidcaller65@hotmail.com; f.thomas@centurytel.net; zatmike@centurytel.net; m.paulson@bresnan.net; maryiverson@bresnan.net; hammerquistl2@yahoo.com; fredh@bresnan.net; robertt@montana.com; fschroeter@centurytel.net; kyv599039centurytel.net; wisebunch@bresnan.net; joanskare@centurytel.net; peggylee@marketyourart.com; mjdardis@yahoo.com; crystal lynn seiler; paulinem@cyberport.net; mojocat@aboutmontana.net; admason@centurytel.net; isabelle@montanasky.com; jpress@centurytel.net; douise@gmail.com; susanneoconnor@centurytel.net; roxiebrothers@centurytel.net; Scott Davis; phil.cjpllc@yahoo.com; jo-blake@bresnan.net; tom_smithlin@hotmail.com; linda397@centurytel.net; Marye Flowers; job lake @bresnan.net; eckels@guitarmusicman.com; theprofessor529yahoo.com; joann_vitovec20039yahoo.com; marilynmm@bresnan.net; djeep@bresnan.net; wmcmichael@semitool.com; rgmikelson@gmail.com; phil_jerrig@yahoo.com; nkimball@dailyinterlake.com; kuhlpan@cyberport.net; tammi@fisherlaw.org Subject: FW: Record request for Teresa White, Kalispell City Clerk Hello Theresa 02-01-2010 In addition to my other questions, could you please forward these questions to the City Manager and City Attorney and the City Airport Manager as to why some of these lessees sold there property/land to the City, to then turned around and sign contracts to lease them back? Why was that? What was the reasoning? And for what propose? What was the objective? How did that play into the F.A.A. expansion idea? Am I to assume it was because of the 39 assurance of the F.A.A., that when the funding came through and the expansion was completed the F.A.A rules state that there will be no through the fence operations on F.A.A. funded airport properties? That to me sounds like someone gave some inside information, and also took advantage of taxpayers funds and made some purchases of property to secure a business opportunity. So therfore the property purchased was not to gain property for the expansion of the runnway. Please explain this in great detail. Thank you Scott Davis 752-1523 1i Theresa, 01-29-2010 Thank you so much for sending me all ( 16 ) lease agreements on the city airport property. ( that's a lot of square footage) Some are not signed and some are not notarized, and some are not dated, and a lot of them the iotarization is on a separate paper? Sure would like answers to that also. Question? Are there other lease agreements out there that the City Council Members were not informed of and vas not vote on, according to M.C.A. 7-8-4201? Like on other properties owned by the City? end would you please let the City Attorney and the City Airport manager know that I'm still waiting for the 'iformation that I requested from them. They need to be transparent and show accountability in all matters. If they argot, please show them this request and the last three requests below. I'm on pins and needles waiting for there nswers. ,Iso I would like PDF's of ALL (past and present) these other lease agreements insurance and accounting payment cords required by there lease agreements that you sent me. nd that one guy at the scoping meeting requested the last 10 years of the airport accounting books, I would like a opy of them also in PDF. was so very shocked to see that our New City Manager even signed one of them leases. I'm sure her explanation ,ill be that she was not told of Montana Law. But I would like to know, at the last place she was working , did the /1/2010 - .-.bv - — City Council have to vote on City property lease agreements? And I'm still waiting for the MDT, economic impact study of the airport to be taken off the City hot topic web site, and if not, I would like a reason why the city feels it's factual and should remain? Thanks again Theresa your a trooper, Scott Davis 752-1523 Good morning Theresa, How are my requests (below) of Red Eagles lease agreement information coming along? Sure looking forward tc receiving them all. It's very important that I have all the correct information for my report. I also would like you to send me in PDF, all lease agreements that the city attorney wrote up out at the City property at the airport location, including the one with the Hilton. And please include any and all insurance and accounting documents of each lease agreement. And any and all information ( hand written changes to such leases etc.) the City Airport manager has regarding these requested documents. Thank you so much for be so cooperative in these matters. I sure like the new motto, Transparency, Accountability, and Honesty. Scott Davis 752-1523 From: maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com To: twhite@kalispell.com; maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com Subject: RE: Record request for Teresa White, Kalispell City Clerk Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:21:32 -0700 Again thank you Theresa, But The City Attorneys answer didn't tell me why any such lease agreements are not cleared through the City Counsel or the Mayor for inspection. We are talking a 20 year monetary agreement that effects every resident in this city and the city Government on a very large piece of city property. I would like the answer to this. The city attorney needs to explain why MCA 7-8-4201 was not followed and WHY? Also, I only see that Red Eagle has only purchased one of the (5) five Insurance in Article VII. The PDF.you sent only shows Passenger Liability Insurance, and I didn't see the Lessor as an additional insured. Are there more coming? And it didn't fully answer question #5 ( where's the payment records of Article V 1., 2, and B. 1. or question #6 ( where are the Condition Use Permits and the whole list of construction projects, alterations, and additions by both parties) ?. Please tell them to be forthcoming with all the requested information. We need to have full transparency, unless someone is trying to hide something. :01 From: twhite@kalispell.com 2/1/2010 s U6i, ,J `pl - To: maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:57:38 -0800 Subject: RE: Record request for Teresa White, Kalispell City Clerk Attached is the information you requested on questions 4-6. Below is the city attorney's answer to question 2. 2. Generally the lags that apply to municipal leases are the same as apply to private real estate leases. Municipalities do have some specific requirements regarding property acquired through trust agreements. Municipalities may take and give assignment of leases. The process for this is generally the same as it is between private parties. From: Scott Scott [mailto:maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 4:33 PM To: Theresa White Subject: RE: Record request for Teresa White, Kalispell City Clerk Theresa, Forget the request for viewing any other leases. I would like to request the minutes of the city counsel meeting to adopt the lease agreement of Red Eagle and who was in attendance. Who wrote up that agreement? Concerning question and answer of #3 Mr. Hoerner is no longer the owner of Red Eagle, so is the city saying Mr. Peirce assumed the lease with the city with out acknowledgement or agreement to the terms? Or as with normal leases, Mr. Peirce is now on a month to month lease agreement because he is the new tenet and not the original tenet, until he signs a agreement that's ok with the Counsel? What's protecting the city of kalispell of someone buying a business on city leased property and not getting the approval of the council? Let me know when the other information is available. Thanks again Theresa. j�] scow =rom: twhite@kalispell.com Fo: maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com )ate: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:23:50 -0800 Subject: RE: Record request for Teresa White, Kalispell City Clerk )Cott: have some questions about your request: 1: There are quite a few leases. Can you be more specific of which leases you are looking for? (Golf, Conrad, Hockaday, Chamber, itc) 72: This question has been forwarded to the city attorney. 3: Lease agreements are not amended, they expire and then a new one is signed. 4 - #6: These requests have been forwarded to the airport manager. Theresa Mite ,its Cle�l D1 First Avenue East .O. Box 1997 .alispeH, MT 59901 hone: (406) 758-7756 Lx: (406) 758-7754 ww.kalis elp I.com 11/2010 - --t,- . - From- Scott Scott[mailto:maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:04 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Record request for Teresa White, Kalispell City Clerk Hi Teresa' I've been elected to request some documentation and public information for examination from the City. I'll be at your convenience this Friday 01-22-10 or Monday 01-25-10 just call 406-212-8439, Scott Davis. 1. I would like to see the lease agreement of Buffalo Hills Golf course, and any others in the City of Kalispell, this is just in house inspection no copies requested at this time. 2. And is there a City/State law, rule and regulation on adopting or assuming a lease agreement of city property and what procedures are there to obtain one. 3. And are there any amended lease agreements with any lessee of any city property. 4. And I would like to see if the lessee of Red Eagle Aviation has the five required insurance policies per lease agreement and if they are up to date. 5. And inspection of ARTICLE V, of the Red Eagle lease agreement of the past three year Payment record of A. Rent and Fees 1.2.3.4.. and B. Payments 1. 2. and sec. D. Parking Fees in the Fixed Based operator's lease agreement. 6. And would like a list of all construction projects, alterations, additions to structures or building on the whole Kalispell City Airport property done by lessee since 25th. of August, 2005 and the same information from the lessor since 1993. And both parties Conditional Use Permits and any Guidelines set by the City Council on each. This request is just for in house inspection, possible copies of some will be requested at the time of visual inspection. Thank you so much, Scott Davis 448 5th. Avenue West Kalispell, Montana 59901 406-752-1523 406-212-8439 �41 SCU I I Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. Sian up now. 2/1/2010 Page 1 of 1 Theresa White From: Lewis Wetzel [Iwetzel73@wildblue.net] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 9:01 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Airport Please don't close the airport, it is a primary weekend fly in breakfast and basic refueling spot for our Idaho light aircraft traffic. I have two light aircraft and a glider, Our local group uses Bonners Ferry, Idaho and Sandpoint plus (Newport Washington facilities. Your airport is the perfect refueling spot when we fly east. Lewis Wetzel EAA member and former Montana resident 2340 Helen Thompson Rd Sandpoint, ID 83864 /1/2010 Page 1 of Theresa White From: Donavon Baker [dbakersacres@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 7:54 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Airport Closure Dear Council Members, I am a pilot who resides in the North West. I have flown hundreds of hours to small airports around Montana, Idaho, and Washington searching for day/weekend local get -a -ways. Airports such as Kalispell are one of the primary reasons the North West is so appealing to me. If the airport is removed, I will no longer fly to Kalispell. My wife and I will find other destinations to spend our weekends. Sincerely, Donavon Baker Chief Engineer 2/1/2010 Page 1 of Theresa White From: Rick Tutt [rjtuttaviation@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 7:20 AM To: Theresa White Cc: Jim Pierce; Rick Tutt Subject: Kalispell Municipal Airport Attachments: The Daily Internet The Daily Inter Lake Newspaper Kalispell, Montana 4Aug01.pdf 1 February 2010 City of Kalispell PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 RE: Kalispell Municipal Airport Honorable Mayor Fisher Members of the Council: My name is Rick Tutt. I'm a former resident of Trego and Whitefish, Montana. During those years, 1981-1990, I owned and operated Valley Cabinet Shop specializing in remodeling kitchen and bathroom cabinets. After a long time desire, in 1987 I started taking flying lessons at Eagle Aviation which was located at the municipal airport. It changed my life! I continued with my training until obtaining all the appropriate certificates and ratings to work as a professional pilot; COMMERCIAL, ASEL, AMEL, CFI/I, MEI. I spent a significant amount of time and money doing so. Money being a large emphasis. My first professional flight opportunities at Kalispell included providing flight instruction, scenic tours of Glacier National Park and air charter flights into Meadow Creek, Schafer Meadows and Spotted Bear USFS airstrips allowing tourists to fiu ther enjoyment the area. We flew kayakers, hikers, fisherman, hunters and forest service personnel. I had the opportunity to fly with local pilot icons David Horner, Mike Stockhill, Mike Strand, Scott Keller & Dick Brady. Move forward twenty three years and 15,000 flight hours later, today I operate an aircraft management company providing corporate pilot services as well as specializing in insurance company required initial/recurrent flight instruction in pressurized piston engine single & multiengine aircraft along with turbo -propeller and Cessna Citation jet training. Dn several occasions, I've lead a caravan of aircraft from California to Kalispell to enjoy recreational activities along with aking in the local atmosphere. We rented automobiles, secured lodging, purchase meals, souvenirs and bought hundreds )f gallons of aviation gasoline to fly back and forth to the wilderness areas for scenic tours, hiking and fishing. Then igain we purchased hundreds of more gallons of avgas in order to fly home. All of this was a direct deposit into your ocal economy. f the city airport was not available, we would have flown into Glacier Park International and probably stayed n Whitefish spending our money there instead of Kalispell. since it was former'city leaders' that have allowed housing to be built along side airports, we have to live with past .ecisions that can not be reversed. The airport was there first and everybody that moved in alongside knew it! ,astly, there has been much written by the opposition to the airport stating that Kalispell Municipal is the only airport There aircraft fly over houses. I fly up and down California weekly as well as other airports around the country ;gularly. Please take a look to name a few: Los Angeles, Burbank, Van Nuys, Santa Monica, Camarillo, Oxnard, /1/2010 11 Ventura, Hawthorne, Compton, Torrance, Long Beach, Orange County, Chino, Hemet, Riverside, Palm Springs, San Diego, El Cajon and many more along with Seattle, Portland, Boise and Missoula. I think you'll find although airports and housing are not a good mix, they seem to coexist together just fine. Your airport is a huge economic engine. Take into account possessory interest, property tax, school fees, state, federal & local taxes along with a direct deposit into the local economy for goods and services. I .think you'll find your airport is a valuable asset that requires guarding and preservation. Thank you. I hope you'll consider this in your decision making process!! Rick Tutt Rick Tutt RJ Tutt Aviation Stockton Metropolitan Airport PO Box 691616 Stockton, CA 95269-1616 209.478.6075 phone/fax rrjtuttaviation@comcast.net www.r-jtuttaviation.com Let's Go Fly! West Coast Representative for: ATM, LLC ricktutt@flyatm.com www.Flyatm.com No Plane, No Gain!! 2/1/2010 Theresa White From: warren miller [lungmd@earthlink.net) Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 7:01 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Airport lam a transplanted Texan, physician at Kalispell Regional, pilot & aircraft owner. Our airport is a major recruiting tool for professionals and light, clean industry (read jobs). Combined with our community college there are career opportunities for our youth. The airport deserves your support. Also, we'd be misguided to turn down a major federal investment in our infrastructure . Thanks for listening, Warren C. Miller,M.D. 7T�;t%7 Enyineesw,ft Pc. Transportation 9 Wastewater 0 Airports 9 Water e Site Development 9 Structures Kalispell Office 1372 Airport Road Kalispell, MT 59901 406.755.8602 FAX 406.755.8710 Email: Mail@stellinginc.com January 28, 2010 Honorable Tammi Fisher, Mayor City Council City of Kalispell 201 1st Avenue E. Kalispell, MT 59901 Re: Kalispell City Airport Dear Mayor Fisher and Council Members, I would like to formally respond to comments made about myself and Stelling Engineers, Inc. at the January IIth City Council workshop. Members of the Quiet Skies Committee made several inaccurate statements regarding a telephone conversation I had with Vince Jennison, the Poison Airport Manager. Please accept this letter as my account of the situation. The Lake County Joint Airport Board has been a client of Stelling Engineers for over 10 years. I called Vince Jennison mid -day on January 11 rh as a courtesy to our client. The purpose of this call was to clarify that the meeting at which Mr. Jennison was going to speak was being conducted by the Quiet Skies Committee, and was not an official City of Kalispell meeting. Mr. Jenison informed me that he had just learned this same information earlier that morning from a newspaper article and another person. He also told me that when he accepted the speaking engagement he was under the impression that it was an official City meeting and that he would likely rescind his offer to speak once he confirmed the group was not affiliated with the City of Kalispell. At no time during this conversation did I suggest, recommend, or direct Mr. Jennison not to attend the meeting. Stelling Engineers, Inc. looks forward to serving the City of Kalispell in an open, professional manner. I will be more than happy to provide further detail or answer any further questions the Mayor or City Council may have. Please accept this letter as part of the public record for the Kalispell City Airport project. Sincerely, Jeff Walla, PE Stelling Engineers, Inc. —E,- a va - Theresa White From: centurtel [skywagon@centurytel.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 2:35 PM To: Theresa White Subject: city airport Dear Council members: I am a pilot and aircraft owner based at Polson. I have been flying for close to fifty years. My wife and I use our plane for personal transportation to many destinations throughout the U.S as well as Canada and Mexico. Perhaps the primary reason that we stop at a particular airport is for its close proximity to food, lodging and other needed services. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assoc. publishes annually a directory of all public airports in the U.S., and part of the information provided is a listing of services and their closeness to the airport. Kalispell City Airport is typical of those which we select. I read the "Daily Interlake" each morning and I am dismayed with the published opinions of certain individuals, opinions not based on facts and accurate information. My career was in natural resource management and so often emotional outbursts become the accepted "fact" and override good, solid information. I urge you to sort out the fact from the fiction, look at the contribution that the City Airport makes to the community and move on. Sincerely, Chuck Jarecki /29/2010 Theresa White From: John McKenna Ut185@montanadsl.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 1:44 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Issues Kalispell City Council Kalispell, Montana Date: 01-29-2010 Good Afternoon Council: By way of introduction I am a life long (56 years) Montana native. I grew up in Butte, Montana where I learned to fly, and have resided in Bozeman, Montana since 1972. Aviation began for me like many others. It started as a way to fulfill my dream of flight, and now after nearly 40 years with 4500 hours of flight time, I utilize aircraft for not only personal use, but extensive business travel, primarily throughout MT and other western states. Kalispell has long been a destination for me. Our insurance practice has developed a very large client base in the Flathead Valley with the easiest point of aviation access for us being Kalispell City airport. Its close proximity to town and ease of getting in and out of the airport has been a long time attraction to me personally and to our business as well. I have held countless meetings at immediately surrounding businesses, as well as utilized the lodging that is so convenient. To an aircraft owner/user who values their time, these assets are ones that you need to know are very important to the reason that one chooses a particular place to stop and do business. Safety is always something that a conscientious pilot is concerned about and it would sure be a benefit to have the issues that have been an impediment to this airport solved. Those items like runway length and alignment, along with making it wider and enhancing the navigational aids would be important improvements. In addition to the safety and business reasons, as a North Fork of the Flathead property owner I frequently fly into Kalispell City Airport to buy fuel, as well as groceries and other supplies prior to flying to our property in the North Fork. The ability to easily buy fuel at a rate that has been historically less expensive is yet another reason to use this airport. Dating back to the times when Mike Strand was the principle operator the Kalispell City Airport has been a convenient and useable facility. I make frequent trips to the surrounding backcountry landing strips with Kalispell City Airport more often than not being where I stop on one way or the other. I would urge this body to recognize the unique value of Kalispell City airport, and do what you can to work with the parties at hand to enhance this community asset. I currently sit on the airport board in Bozeman and do believe I have the experience to say that I understand many of the concerns that are being voiced. Those concerns should not fall on deaf ears, but they should not ae taken out of context, nor should the typical sensationalism that usually accompanies them be given an endue amount of weight in the decisions that you will be making. 1/29/2010 John J. McKenna Jr. MSFS 1711 West College Street Bozeman, MT. GS71S (406)581-8U234Cell jt185@?noontonadeinet 10 _r,� t VA From: Larry Phillips[larry.phillips@coldwellbanker.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 1:39 PM To: Theresa White Cc: 'Mitch' Subject: City Airport Letter Kalispell City Council: Regarding comments on the use of Kalispell Airport. I am a retired airline pilot who lives in the Kalispell area and own my own aircraft. I use the City Airport in lieu of Glacier International Airport almost exclusively because of the safety factor involved when you separate large jet traffic from slow light aircraft traffic. After flying 40 years for Pan Am and Delta Airlines combined, I can absolutely state there is an incompatibility of speed and maneuverability between these two aviation factions. Hence the need for an exclusive general aviation airport. There is an aid to the economy factor. Most of my friends and visitors to Kalispell are pilots and a number have their own aircraft. They find the location of the City Airport perfect and utilize the hotels and restaurants within walking distance. No muss, no fuss. I seriously question the constant hoopla by the "Chicken Little Crowd", ( the sky is falling group), regarding noise and the questioned inherent safety of City Airport, I have never seen any figures on how many take -offs and landings occur on a daily average. I'll bet there are very few and most users are small, relatively quiet aircraft.That should be the first item on any fact finding mission regarding noise. Little to moderate use, little noise. Also, the usage is seasonal, with summer months seeing the most visitors. The safety record has been superb to date which speaks volumes on it's own. With the planned re -alignment of the runway, both the alleged noise question and the safety factor should be mitigated and the extremely long running, accident free record will continue unchanged. This airport has been located exactly where it is for a very long time. To have a vocal crowd of anti -aviation people suddenly show up, howling the brilliant deduction that there are airplanes using that airport, makes me question their motives, eyesight and brainpower. Of course there are aircraft using the airport, they have been doing it for decades and the complainers showed up long after the airport was built. Have they been in a coma all this time? The airport supports itself with state funds, federal funds and very good management, enough said. The nay sayers choose to overlook that fact. Relocation would cost a fortune and negate the best feature of the airport. Convenience. This valley is surrounded by very high mountains. If you start trying to relocate an airport, the only available properties of sufficient size are probably located closer to the mountains and that suddenly becomes a major safety issue. As a member of the Montana Pilot's Association, I urge you to resist the strident voice of those who would deal a lethal blow to general aviation in Kalispell and a very vital part of our economic base. Sincerely, Larry Phillips Real Estate Broker ,oldwell Banker Wachholz & Co. (406) 844-6107 office (406) 261-2565 cell (406) 844-6111 fax This message may contain an advertisement or commercial content. If you would no longer like to receive updates or information from Coldwell Banker Nachholz & Co. please click here or use the following link: unsubscribe@cbwralestete_com and type the name of the agent in the subject line. View_our 3riyac_y_ . ..._y_... © Coldwell Banker Wachholz & Co. (406) 751-4300, 1205 S. Main St. Kalispell, MT 59901, United States of America. All rights reserved. 1/29/2010 b arG 1 Vl 1 Therese White From: Dick Brady [k91 mike@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 1:34 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Improvements I have been flying off Kalispell City Airport for the past thirty five years. I am a commercial pilot and make my living flying. Over the past thirty five years I have seen hundreds of pilots trained and go on to pursue their careers in aviation. The airport has always been an asset to the whole valley. The DNRC, USFS, Glacier National Park Fire Detection and any suppression aircraft fly out of Kalispell City Airport. Red Eagle Aviation brings vacationers in from around the world to access the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Glacier Park and other back country airstrips for camping, hunting and fishing. The local lodges and outfitters all depend partially on aviation in their business. Many of the valley Businesses have private aircraft and hangers on the city airport to augment their business. I was born and raised in Kalispell and in 1988 I built my house a few hundred yards from the kalispell City runway and had the contractor put the living room at an elevation that would allow the airport beacon to shine in. Quiet highways, quiet streets, quiet sawmills, quiet production plants, quiet music rooms and quiet skies are not a good thing, especially if you make your living at one of them. I hope you will take items into consideration when discussing the airport improvements, sometimes mistakenly called expansion. Dick Brady 1983 Bluestone Kalispell, MT 59901 /29/2010 Theresa White From: Karen Frank-Plumlee [frankplumlee@linctel.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 12:50 PM To: Theresa White Subject: S27 Kalispell City Airport City Council: When we come to Kalispell, we come in a Cessna 172 and land at the City Airport. It is close to lodging and meals, some shopping and close enough for people to pick us up for church. Without this airport we can't come to Kalispell. As a Montana pilot I ask that you keep and maintain S27. When a city/area realizes the economic loss after an airport is closed, it is too late and too expensive to put it back. Save S27. Thank you, Karen Frank-Plumlee 3732 Blackfoot Lane PO Box 1030 Lincoln MT 59639 1/29/2010 Theresa White From: Bill and Sue [bpaul@bresnan.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 1:01 PM To: Theresa White Subject: airport life Kalispell city fathers Dear sirs; Please do keep the city airport alive. It is vital for many things already discussed. Many of us pilots grew up there and learned to fly. Larry Stockhill and Chet Severson and Dave Hoener and Mike Strand helped make the airport what it is today It is located in a place handy for visitors and business. A person can go there and fly without all the government interference. Here in Great Falls a person is escorted to their plane like a suspected criminal and not allowed to wander around freely to look at other aircraft. It is essential that you preserve and keep what you now have without falling for a lot of rhetoric from sources that seem to have a hidden agenda up their sleeve The airport is too valuable to close. Kalispell is fortunate to be one of few places to have such a setup as this. Thank you for being therefor me years ago to learn how to fly and to take all my friends flying to enjoy a flight over Glacier Park and surrounding area. Yours truly, Billy Paul 3516 14th Ave So Great Falls, Mt 59405 /29/2010 Theresa White From: Doug and Mary Sameit [sameit@cox.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 12:59 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Kalispell City Council Members: I have followed the debate over Kalispell City Airport in the Daily Interlake with dismay. The group opposing improvements to the airport, and even the very existence of the airport, is long on rhetoric and very short on facts. Their arguments can be summed up by the phrase "Not In My Backyard" (NIMBY). Yet they moved into their homes and apartments knowing that the airport was there. They ignore the reality that City Airport is a real gem, with hotels, restaurants, and stores all within walking distance, obviating the need for a rental car. It is also centrally located for the population of the Flathead Valley. It is a friendly, established asset that should receive the upgrades proposed. I am retired from flying Navy fighters and large passenger aircraft for a major airline, and am a Certificated Flight Instructor in the Glacier Eagles Soaring Club based at City Airport. I have previously instructed in gliders in Southern California and Southeastern Virginia, and have seen hundreds of airports. I have thoroughly enjoyed my association with Jim Pierce and the staff at Red Eagle Aviation, and I know that our club does not have the option of moving to Glacier Park International. When it was previously based at Ferndale or Lost Prairie, club activity withered due to distance and the difficulty in obtaining a tow pilot and aircraft. Please don't allow a vocal minority to dissuade you from voting in favor of the airport improvements. Doug Sameit 113 Spar Lane Lakeside, MT 59922 757 343-8785 1/29/2010 From: CW [wolff@blackfoot.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 11:43 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Kalispell City Council Members, It has been brought to my attention that you are considering closing your city airport. I fly into your airport several times each year to enjoy your downtown area. We enjoy Kalispell City Airport because it provides easy access to good food and shopping. If the only access to Kalispell becomes Glacier International, we will be flying to other cities instead of Kalispell. Thanks for your time and consideration. Charlie Wolff PO Box 1026 Seeley Lake, MT 206-491-7544 cell /29/2010 f , ._ = From: Mike Sidders [mikesidd@littleappletech.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 12:43 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Kalispell City Council Kalispell, Montana Dear Members of the City Council, It recently came to my attention that the council is actually hearing complaints about the Kalispell City airport. While complaints from some members of the community are inevitable whenever an airplane flies overhead, I implore you to consider the overwhelming benefits of this particular airport. During these more difficult economic times, closure of the City airport would have a tremendous negative impact on the surrounding business owners as well as the businesses currently existing on and adjoining the airport. Additionally, I feel certain there would be a significant number of job losses at the airport as a result of a closure. I doubt any of the local businesses, who undoubtedly benefit from the convenient location of this airport, are among those voicing any complaints. More often, complaints are heard from members of the public who were well aware of the existence of the airport before they bought their homes and now jump into the fray to stop its use because of noise concerns. Over the past decade, I have utilized the City airport multiple times because of the ease of access to a multitude of different amenities. I've stayed at the motels, walked to the Rosauer's grocery to re -supply for trips into the backcountry, attended conferences, bought fuel and had maintenance performed on my aircraft. I've picked up and dropped off a physically and mentally challenged passenger so she could visit her parents in Bozeman. If she were forced into a trip to Glacier International, her trips would simply not occur. The same people who complain about noise will complain about increased costs for services that would have to be moved to Glacier International such as FedEx, UPS and Search and Rescue operations. Noise concerns — usually very brief - can be dealt with through runway re -alignment and refined approach/departure procedures. Also, since this airport is funded by the pilot community, taxes and airport fees, the public (and city) is receiving the full benefit of a local airport without bearing any of the associated expenses. In closing, I want to again emphasize that the overall benefit of leaving the airport as -is or improving it in its current location, far outweighs the temporary discomfort experienced by a select few individuals who knew the airport existed long before they decided to live near it. Sincerely, Michael Sidders Bozeman, MT Wasilla, AK 1/29/2010 Theresa White From: Iamawright110@netscape.net Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 11:34 AM To: Theresa White Sir: I am writing to support the city airport and the improvements that are being considered. I am a pilot and have my airplane parked at the airport. I live in a rural area between Kalispell and Whitefish. I just want to point out out that people that live out side of the city limits of Kalispell still should be considered in any decision that you are going to make. By having my plane there it draws me to Kalispell to do all my shopping, eating out and most entainerment functions. All my avaition related expenses are handled at the airport, fuel, maintence,training, etc. I could go on but I think you get the picture, I spend thousands of dollars each year to support your city even though I don't live there, so I feel you should give non residents some thought when making decisions. Remember the jobs that are created by the airport and any improvements you make are directly tied to prosperty there. The job climate is bad to say the least and the improvements made would be a job builder, think about it. One last thing . Tourism is a big factor in this state, can we aford to turn away avaition tourist and the money they spend. Please give it a lot of thought and make the right decisions for your valible asset the "CITY AIRPORT". Thank you. CarrollWright Ph 752 6261 /29/2010 From: Jerry Cain [sgr@linctel.net] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:37 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Expires: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:00 AM I am a private pilot living in and flying out of Lincoln, MT since 1995. Kalispell City Airport is one of my frequent destinations since it is located in such close proximity to downtown Kalispell. Food, lodging, shopping, entertainment, and other amenities are readily available within walking distance. I know for myself and many other pilots, Kalispell City Airport provides an attractive destination for the proverbial "$100 dollar hamburger." The aviation services available at Kalispell City Airport are excellent. I rarely use Glacier Park International Airport since it is remotely located to the city of Kalispell and doesn't have the friendly local atmosphere. If Kalispell City Airport is closed and relocated further away from the heart of the city, I know that my visits will be seriously curtailed, if not eliminated entirely. Kalispell City Airport has an excellent safety record (only one fatal accident in the last 15 years) and provides a significant boost to the city economy (395 jobs) as well as providing for emergency medical services and an aviation port for small business travel. Closing Kalispell City Airport would be very short-sighted and a serious loss to the basic value and economy of the City of Kalispell. Jerome M. Cain 1679 Lone Point Drive PO Box 1057 Lincoln, MT 59639-1057 406-362-4743 1/29/2010 Theresa White From: Guy Elford [gelford@platinum.ca] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 10:18 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell Airport value Dear Sirs, I am sending this email to you to support the value of the S27 Kalispell city airport. I live in Calgary Alberta, Canada. I fly at and into and out of S27 monthly. I choose S27 over the glacier International because there are so many advantages and services available to me that are not available at the international. My preferences for S27 are based on the following:. I can fly in to S27 get fuel, maintenance weather briefings, hangerage and washrooms 24/7. This is much more enticing and simpler then using Glacier Park airport. Further, I can walk 2 minutes and get a room at the Hilton, Aero Inn, or 3 other hotels. I have had friends and family come to Kalispell from Canada and take rooms adjacent to S27 (Hilton Garden) and fly with me using S27 as a base. We fly out to homes (a helicopter) and hunting (spotted bear). Further, there is a grocery store beside the hotel and FBO (Red Eagle aviation) as well as Blue Canyon, McKenzie River, Los Corporales just to name the few that we always frequent. The FBO also has made available a van for us to use and we ALWAYS go shopping even if we are only there for 1 day. Our average stay is 2 days per month and average 4 people per trip. That equals 2 rooms at $100 each, 24 meals at $10 each and $75 per day in Misc shopping. Just I alone spend about $590.00 per month or $7080 per year. in your city and this does not include auto fuel or misc snacks/treats or skiing or the water park. I would not do so if I had to fly into Glacier Park. I would choose to fly into Libby or Polson. Please understand that I have come to know Kalispell because of your City Airport. I traveled from Calgary for 15 months to take my flight training through the outstanding services of Red Eagle aviation and Jim Pierce. They are great advocates of the community and are the face of Kalispell to us travelers. We plan on continuing our visits to Kalispell through the future. I strongly feel that closing the airport would be a detriment to your local economy and tourism. Because of the set up of the city airport and proximity to services, I let everyone that I know to go there. I would like to see the airport expanded. Better lighting, a longer runway away from the radio towers and some approach lights like VAST would be excellent and would improve the venue for more aircraft types in the private general aviation sector. I would not like to see heavy jet traffic there — that is for the international. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns on my cell phone listed below. Sincerely Guy Elford C.E.O. 1049508 Alberta Ltd. 403-880-2182 gelfordP- platinum.ca ./29/2010 Theresa White From: Gerald Gaston[gmgaston@gastonengineering.com] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 8:01 AM To: Theresa White Subject: City Airport To Members of the City Council: Please be advised that I use the City airport for work in your community. It allows me to fly in close to the motels and eating establishments with out having to rent a vehicle. Closing the city airport will create hassle and displacement and cause me to eliminate Kalispell a as a business stop over. Thank You 1/29/2010 1/27/10 To Whom It May Concern: I live in the flight path of the Kalispell City Airport and can hear the planes as they rev their engines before departure and the noise they emit during departure and upon arrival all the time. I feel there is far too much attention focused on a small vocal group of people that want to turn back the hands of time and rid Kalispell of another piece of its "uniqueness" and vitality. Beside the economic importance this airport offers and the convenience of being able to fly into Kalispell from afar, I enjoy seeing and hearing the activities of the sky divers, the rustle of their chutes opening, and the diversity of the aircraft that come and go. I also enjoy the gliders that run the ridges out my back yard, and I am thankful that firefighting, agricultural and other emergency aircraft have an airport unencumbered by the politics of having to compete with the commercial traffic at the County Airport. I also spend several hours a week in a building right under the final approach to the landing strip. Planes regularly pass overhead only 100-200 feet above. Inside, life goes on unhindered and without interruption. I do not own a plane, but I do derive enjoyment from watching and hearing the activity surrounding their use. Moving the landing strip south 1000 feet makes sense as it will increase the separation between the buildings and planes on final approach or departure and will increase the size of the "crash zone" in the event something goes wrong. Moving it elsewhere makes no sense to me. It has served this community and our visitors well in the past and needs some upgrading to do so into the future. I feel this would be money well spent and would encourage you to move forward with your plans for runway improvement and expansion. Life is not without risk. Mitigating risk often falls on our government officials. I feel the proposed changes have properly assessed the risks this facility presents. The current plans satisfactorily address these risks. The "not in my neighborhood" syndrome is at work here and I just wanted you to know that I live in the neighborhood, the airport has been a part of my neighborhood since I moved there many years ago, and that this is a facility I want to remain as a part of my neighborhood. Thank you for your time and understanding. Sincerely, Wes Hulla 928-81StW Kalispell, MT 59901 Theresa White From: Scott Scott [maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 5:02 PM To: Jane Howington; bidcaller65@hotmail.com; f.thomas@centurytel.net; zatmike@centurytel.net; m.paulson@bresnan.net; maryiverson@bresnan.net; hammerquistl2@yahoo.com; fredh@bresnan.net; robertt@montana.com; fschroeter@centurytel.net; kyv59903@centurytel.net; wisebunch@bresnan.net; joanskare@centurytel.net; peggylee@marketyourart.com; mjdardis@yahoo.com; crystal lynn seiler; paulinem@cyberport.net; mojocat@aboutmontana.net; admason @centurytel.net; jpress@centurytel.net; douise@gmail.com; susanneoconnor@centurytel.net; roxiebrothers@centurytel.net; Scott Davis; phil.cjpllc@yahoo.com; jo-blake@bresnan.net; torn _smithlin@hotmail.com; linda397@centurytel.net; siblerud@bresnan.net; Marye Flowers; joblake@bresnan.net; eckels@guitarmusicman.com; theprofessor52@yahoo.com; joann_vitovec2003@yahoo.com; marilynmm@bresnan.net; djeep@bresnan.net; wmcmichael@semitool.com; rgmikelson@gmail.com; phiI_jerrig@yahoo.com; nkimball@dailyinterlake.com; kuhlpan@cyberport.net; Theresa White; Theresa White; isabella@montanasky.com; tammi@fisherlaw.org Subject: Hot topic information Dear City Manager, The Economic Impact Study that is on the Cities Hot topic Web Page in incorrect and misleading to the public. You need pull that from the Web Page. This has been discussed in counsel meeting and it's agreed that information is not factual concerning our airport. I'd be more than happy to explain the indifferences of the numbers that were revealed. I'm also concerned that Councilwoman Gabriel may believe they are factual as she mentioned them at Mondays meeting. It's time for Transparency and Accountability and also Honesty. Scott Davis 752-1523 Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. 1/29/2010 - »b.. - _. From: Scott Scott [maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 1:14 PM To: bidcaller65@hotmail.com; f.thomas@centurytel.net; zatmike@centurytel.net; m.paulson@bresnan.net; maryiverson@bresnan.net; hammerquist12@yahoo.com; fredh@bresnan.net; robe rtt@montana.com; fschroeter@centurytel.net; kyv59903@centurytel.net; wisebunch@bresnan.net; joanskare@centurytel.net; peggylee@marketyourart.com; mjdardis@yahoo.com; crystal@s-scampers.com; paulinem@cyberport.net; mojocat@aboutmontana.net; admason@centurytel.net; isabeIle@montanasky.com; jpress@centurytel.net; douise@gmail.com; susanneoconnor@centurytel.net; roxiebrothers@centurytel.net; maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com; phil.cjpllc@yahoo.com; jo-blake@bresnan.net; tom smithlin@hotmail.com; linda397@centurytel.net; siblerud@bresnan.net; mayre@flatheadcitizens.org; joblake@bresnan.net; eckels@guitarmusicman.com; theprofessor52@yahoo.com; joann_vitovec2003@yahoo.com; marilynmm@bresnan.net; djeep@bresnan.net; wmcmichael@semitool.com; rgmikelson@gmail.com; philJerrig@yahoo.com; nkimball@dailyinterlake.com; kuhipan@cyberport.net Cc: Theresa White; Jane Howington; Theresa White Subject: Airport : Economic Impact Study I was asked why I thought the Economic Impact Study of the city airport was incorrect. Because they made statements of fact. Please everyone call and get conformation on all this data in the study, and ask who gave them there information. And copies of this documentation. I have, and I haven't received anything from my questioning. I think is bogus and full of lies, they just tried to make it sound so good to sell it to the public. Remember the old saying, if it sounds to good to be true, IT'S NOT! 1. The study says that our airport is 134 acres. We are a little more than just half that. 70 plus ?. It states we have 43,000 aircraft operations annually. That's 118 operations a day, that's 5 operations an hour 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 3. It states the City Airport is scheduled to be a new airport with a 4,700' runway 75' wide with locations for more rangers. Faults information, who told them this? Where did they get such information? It has not been scheduled! I•. And it's all going to start in 2013. They haven't even purchased the property, nor has this plan been agreed to )y the City and F.A.A. funding. �. They say there are 8 aviation related tenants on the airport including airport management. I have asked for this (formation from the city, I only know of (2). And they have only given me information about (1). And there lease greements are not valied,and asigned through the proper channels. They were never voted on by the Counsil, I.C.A. 7-8-4201. They say there are 96 employees out there earning a total of 3.4 million annual income. And they have paid 3.4 iillion in payroll. I think that's more in payroll than the city pays out. I.R.S. should know about this. They say 19,980 visitors used the airport. That's 5 people landing every hour, 24 hours a day, That's 55 people day, 7 days a week, 365 day a year, non-stop, coming and going from that airport. And they are spending 7.5 iillion a year. . They are saying 144 people have full time jobs outside the airport in Kalispell are solely supported and earning a )tal of 2.8 million annually by Visitors to this airport. And it says 359 full time persons all total are employed because of this airport. ah? 96 at the airport, plus 144 itside the airport, That's 240 people, where are the other 119 employed at? ). And they are saying 34.3 million dollars annually are stemming from all this into our community. L. Show me the record that Kalispell Regional Medical Center sent a patient to our City airport for Transfer via air nbulance 36 or more times a year. And how many times has Kalispell Regional Medical Center used the City 29/2010 airport to fly in a Doctor? They use G.P.I. A planning board member asked the Airport manager at one of there meetings if the airport was expanded, how would these figures look? Our Airport manager agreed that it would raise up about 1/3 more. I find this so laughable, but what really brings a chuckle is they accused Quiet Skies people of miss information. We have asked for proof of this study, we have asked for the data collected to prove this study. There is none! This is about as bogus of a study that I have ever seen. Someone must have given them doctored documents or lied to them. But wait, I think they have been doing that to us for sometime also. Don't be to hard on MDT, but they should have checked out the truthfulness of there sources better. Scott Davis 752-1523 Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. 5_i.gn_._u.p.._now_,. 1/29/2010 Theresa White From: Gripp, Dennis (Goose Bay)[dgripp@goosebayconstruction.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 6:30 PM To: Theresa White Subject: city airport The location of the Kalispell City Airport is of great benefit for the public service of the city.Most of the aircraft operating out of the airport are no more noisy than a motorcycle and have less exposure .Thanks for listening to me. ./29/2010 Theresa White From: Wes and Peggy Martin [wesnpeg@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 8:48 PM To: Theresa White We need to keep the city airport where it is,and make it safer. To close it or move it would be bad for everyone. Do you people have any idea how many towns would love to have a facility like this so convenient? Those who moved into this area couldn't hear the planes before they moved in? Wes Martin Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now. 1/29/2010 Theresa White From: Bruce Goodwin [bgoodwin@lincsat.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 9:31 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Re the Kalispell City Airport Dear Kalispell City Council I am sending you this note in support of the Kalispell City Airport. Do you know this airport is a real treasure? We first visited your airport in 1989 when We lead a tour of 30 light aircraft from Alberta. We were on a tour of Montana and the City Airport was one of our stops. We spent several days visiting your city and were treated as royalty by the Montana Aeronautics Division and the local Montana Pilots Association. All the aircraft pilots would have purchased fuel at your local fbo's and we all stayed in local motels such as the Areo Inn, The Outlaw Inn and Diamond Lils. The Aero Inn has the great feature of being able to tie your aircraft right behind their motel. There are not many airports where you can do this and it is a great feature. The rest of the accommodations are within easy walking distance. Do you realize how rare this is? The lodging alone also left a lot of money in your city and don't forget all the food and adult beverages. (remember these are Canadians) We also rented tour buses to transport everyone around. (after all the adult beverages) We went to Glacier Park, Bigfork Playhouse and many of the ladies went shopping leaving more money in your city. I know as a fact that many of these people have returned to the City Airport over the years as we were treated so well by your local airport businesses. Some have had aircraft repairs done, some have returned to buy aircraft and a lot have returned over the years just to visit and enjoy your great city. When a person fly's into an airport such as yours they tend to spend a lot more than someone that drives in. They not only spend money at the local FBO, they tend to rent a car or use a taxi and they have to pay for all their food and lodging. Since that time we have returned many times and stayed in your hotels and motels. We have rented cars. My wife has done more than her share of shopping. We also returned with our local flying club twice and that included about 8 aircraft each time, as well as several of our members drove both times. If it wasn't for the City Airport being so convenient to all the amenities of your city we probably would not have returned so many times. Personally we enjoyed it so much that we bought property, built a house, bought a hanger and try to spend some time down in your city every month. All because of you /29/2010 115r i�113 During many of our trips down we have noticed a lot of aviation groups such as the Cessna 170 Club and the Myers Aircraft Owners group holding conventions at the City Airport, again because of it's great location and surrounding services. All these groups would be spending money at your local businesses. Instead of thinking of closing the City Airport you should be thinking of ways to get the word out to more flying folks about what you have at this airport. A lot of things have changed around the City Airport since we first flew in. Look at all the new businesses that are now within easy walking distance. RV dealers, farm supply stores, restaurants, new motels and hotels just to mention a few. Lots of farmers have aircraft and just think what a benefit it is for them to be able to make a quick flying trip to Murdoch's for their vet supplies rather than driving for several hours. The city should be promoting this kind of service not shutting it down. Most people who fly light aircraft are not rich like a lot people think. A light aircraft costs less than most motor homes and RV's. With all the problems facing light aircraft owners such as the high fuel prices, high insurance rates and the new Homeland Security rules we don't need to worry about having some of the best airports closed because some people don't realize the value that an airport adds to the community. There is no other airport in the valley that has all the amenities that the City Airport has. Please think before you close such a great asset to your city. Bruce and Mary Goodwin Sundre, Alberta - 403-638-3215 Bigfork, Montana - 406-837-3215 1/29/2010 From: Wade Cebulski - MPA [mpapresident@montana.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 9:19 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Kalispell City Council Members, I would like to comment that closure of the Kalispell City Airport would be another spear in the heart of Kalispell's economic well being. I personally fly into Kalispell City Airport versus Glacier International because of convenience and location at least 5 to 10 times per year. Kalispell City Airport has all the amenities for general aviation. It is within walking distance of downtown with its many shops, restaurants and hotels. More then a few times a year we fly in to the airport with guests to eat brunch at the Hilton, burgers at Scotty's etc. We have stayed at hotels in the area numerous times on these trips. If my only option was Glacier International, I would take my money and go some place else. Not that I have anything against Glacier International, it is a great facility. The only option I have to get to town, is rental car or taxi which quite frankly I do not find appealing. I have known other towns which have moved their airports further from town and they have virtually died on the vine because the day trippers go someplace else that is more convenient. Keep what you have, improve it as necessary and you will be further ahead in the long run. As President of the Montana Pilots Association I will be bringing this issue to the attention of our 700+ members. Thanks for your time and consideration. Wade Cebulski, MPA President P O Box 333 Seeley Lake, MT 59868 mpapresident monta _na.com 406-677-3219 /29/2010 Theresa White From: Mike & Hazel Pearce [mpearce@budsters.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 4:49 PM To: Theresa White Cc: Chuck Manning Subject: Kalispell City Airport Kalispell City Council, With respect to City Airport, S27, I would like you to know that because of the convenience to the city, I brought my family to Kalispel for vacations. Because of the vacations, I purchased a summer home there, and that summer home will this year become our permanent domicile. The airport not only serves fly -in vacationers, it brings great revenue to the city that you do not want to be without, while also providing employment opportunity for residents of the Flathead Valley. This airport does not serve jet traffic or large aircraft, and those who say that it creates noise really don't know what they are talking about. The noise factor, if the Db Ratings were charted through out the day would be less than that measured from traffic on Main Street. The airport is a long standing community asset and except for the Radio Towers south of town (and runway 13) is a totally safe operation with the Unicorn 122.8, the ATIS from Glacier, and the Glacier tower. The fact that it is possible to file IFR before Take Off and receive clearance authority on the ground using Salt Lake Center makes this a doubly safe airport to operate into and out of. If Safety is a consideration the realignment of the runway is the only improvement necessary to make this a first class General Aviation Airport. (That or blast away the towers). The elimination of this airport would take Kalispell off the map for many people like myself. It would eliminate the opportunities of many young people who would pursue aviation careers. It would make Kalispell an inconvenient place to visit --and you do get many visitors over the year, including many pilots from the Coastal areas going to and from Oshkosh in the summer both prior to and after the EAA Fly -In. I personally know of 12 pilots from the Seattle area who spend at least one night in Kalispell both going and returning from Oshkosh, Wis. Do you need to fill Kalispell motels and restaurants? You bet you do --and it is the visiting pilots that help to do that for you. It seems that there are activists in every community wanting to get rid of airports. To give in to them is to take away the aviation industry, the income, and the visitation that ultimately brings permanent residents to the Flathead Valley. Please do not allow these vocal few to cut off the community revenue and stifle pleasure and progress. I hope you are aware of the number of pack trips that depart Kalispell City each year with people from all over the U.S. Why does a community grow, it grows and becomes vital when there are services available that meet a growing community need, and General Aviation is Growing! Respectfully Michael A. Pearce 7022 Puddingstone Lane Silverdale, Washington 98383 1/28/2010 Theresa White From: John Brooks [asfiled@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 5:07 PM To: Theresa White Subject; Kalispell City Airport Dear City Council Members, The economic value of an airport is found in more places than on an accountants spreadsheet. When a business scouts for a new location an item on the list that matters is the location of the airport. The value of airborne access when a natural disaster occurs is at best a guesstimate, it can be huge. The level of safety won't change just because of expansion. Larger aircraft demand greater skill, training and are equipped with redundant systems. And what about the noise, ever hear 30 Harley Davidsons thunder down the road? A tour bus or 18 wheeler cranks up the volume too. Compare those to the noise from a jet that leaves a noise print maybe twice a day and lasting only seconds out of a 24 hour period. Noise from ground vehicles is so common folks condition themselves to ignore it. If Glacier had always been the only airport in the valley it would be so busy that the FAA would be searching for a location to lay down a reliever airport. But thats not necessary thank goodness. City airport provides an excellent central location and I encourage you to exploit the advantage it gives Kalispell. The airport has been a great neighbor for decades, the users deserve your "neighborly" respect and thoughtful consideration. Blue Skies, John Brooks, licensed aviator Eureka,MT as.filed&earthl.ink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. J28/2010 Theresa White From: Delbert Schneider [dels@centurytel.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:04 PM To: Theresa White Subject: City Airport Please, All pilots in the area must be considered, not just those living within the city limits. I have used the city airport since I started flying in 1958, when I needed to get to banks and stores from Polson. This airport is valuable to all pilots because it is within walking distance to banks, stores, and motel facilities. Not everyone is able to get transportation from the Glacier International Airport when it is needed, and it is less convenient, especially to those who are not familiar with the Kalispell area. I for one do not live within the city, but do presently live in the greater Flathead Valley. My present airplane is better used at this airport, because at least I do not have to deal with the longer runways and longer taxiways, at Glacier, which are not as suitable for small aircraft. Also maintenance facilities for small aircraft are better at the city airport. Fuel costs are also more in line with small aircraft owners, wich do not always have the deep pockets of Business aircraft owners. Delbert Schneider 865 Helena Flats Road Kalispell, MT 59901 1/28/2010 Theresa White From: Jesse Lee Ues77jes@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:14 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport To Whom it may concern, My name is Jesse Lee and I have lived in the Flathead Valley for about 6 years. I understand there are groups of people that are trying to shut down the city airport.... I don't even know where to start, so I'll start rambling,sorry. 1st off, the airport was here before any of these people which comprise these groups were even in Kalispell. Why would they move close to an airport if they don't like airplanes? Is it really unsafe to have the airport in the middle of the city? I knew the pilots that died in the accident, involving a house several years ago, that these opponents like to speak of and it was a tragic loss. These groups are so worried about an accident lik that happening again. I would venture to guess that they are way more likely to have a car crashing into their house than an airplane. The airport brings in a lot of business to this part of Kalispell. I worked at Red Eagle Aviation for a summer and I saw first hand the amount of travelers that came through via aircraft. Many people would rent cars, stay in hotels, eat at restaurants, shop at local businesses, etc... The location and atmosphere of the city airport is very unique. It is so close to local attractions that it makes for a great stop for an afternoon or weekend visit. It is this atmosphere that brings these travelling pilots to our valley for a time. I'm sorry that some people have decided to move close to an airport only to try and shut it down. It's too bad that they have to learn a lesson about due diligence and researching property before buying or leasing close to an airport. Thanks for taking the time to hear my humble opinion. Jesse Lee /28/2010 Theresa White From: Sherman Charlie [cs767capt9yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 6:51 AM To: Theresa White Subject: City airport I am Charlie Sherman a retired Western/Delta Captain and I want you to know your City airport is truly an asset to your community.Here are a few of the pluses to keep the airport open. Location ---------- Near businesses, restaurants and hotels in town Safety ------------- Upgrading is a key point to improving safety (VASI, lengthening, safety zones, width) Noise -------------- Realignment of the runway and traffic patterns will lessen the noise footprint Financial --------- The impact of closing or moving the airport to local businesses, The costs to the City to close the airport Employment ---- Current employment from the businesses on the airport, future employment opportunities from these businesses, the employment from the construction of the improvements. Pubic Service ---Young Eagles, Emergency Medical, Mail/Fed Ex and UPS Access ----------- Access to the parking areas and aircraft without prior security screening (Rafting trips, Fly -ins, Young Eagles, Gliders, Camping). I have landed my personal aircraft many times at the other airport and I much prefer your city airport for its much more "user friendly" atmosphere and available close by restaurants and hotels.It was opened in 1940 and is one of your cities true treasures.We realize your airport is noise sensitive and I personally use noise abatement procedures that minimize my noise footprint.Thank you for considering the above reasons to keep this airport open. Charlie Sherman Lincoln,Mt 1/28/2010 Theresa White From: tngarrison tds.net [tngarrison@tds.net] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:02 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Airport I recently received an email from a friend about the airport issue. As a tourist (backpacker), I saw the location of the airport as an asset. There were three of us who purchased $700 of goods and services(at the direction of the pilot) in the imed. area around the airport. ps The pilot, "Bill" , provided us the experience of a lifetime. '28/2010 Theresa White From: shannon altenburg [goh2oski@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:08 AM To: Theresa White Wow you guys are a class act! I worked and learned to fly at kalispell city airport and saw all the benefits! That airport is part of kalispell, I'm sure you ask any "native" Kalispell individuals they would say the same. Obviously your impute comes from "out of towners" and one that have moved to kalispell. your city would be loosing a gem and asset to your city, if you closed it down! SA Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. 1/28/2010 Theresa White From: Jerry Ewy Derry@docuplex.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:28 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Airport To the City Council: The current location and operation of the airport is very important to me. We utilize the nearby motels and resturants. Jerry EWy DOCUPLEX GRAPHICS 725 E. Bayley Wichita, KS 67211 Office: (316)262-2662 Fax: (316)262-2805 /28/2010 From: Chuck Thompson [chuck.thompson@advancedmedtechinc.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:58 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Dear Kalispell City Council, After reading numerous articles and opinions in the Kalispell newspaper and knowing you have people coming to you with issues daily about this subject, I need to provide my opinion. I am a local business owner, born and raised in this valley and returned in 1996 to raise my children here after being gone 20 years after graduating from Flathead High. I have located my office across the street from the city airport just for the convenience as I cover the Northwest five states. This allows myself and customers to access my location easily. I am also a pilot, have an airplane located at Sky Ranch and have a daughter that became a pilot last year. She personally paid for the instruction and plane rental at Red Eagle to get her license while still in High School. She is now in the Air Force ROTC program at Arizona State. Flying into this airport as a pilot, has some concerns that would be resolved with a wider and longer runway which I understand is in the new plans. I also understand that changing the runway direction would allow the traffic pattern to be not so directly over downtown Kalispell. I tell you the above items because this airport is important to the southern part of Kalispell economy and growth potential. It has allowed people young and old to follow their dreams and develop leaders for this great country. Everyone in the vicinity of the airport knew it was there when they purchased their property, this is not new. Thank you for listening and doing the right thing, Chuck Thompson - President Chuck.Thompson@AdvancedMedTechI nc.com 1845 Hwy 93 South Suite 230 1 0 MedTech Kalispell, MT 59901 1 Telephone: (406) 752-4003 1 Fax: (406) 752-4005 1/28/2010 Theresa White From: Lary Johnson [lary.johnson.31 @gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 8:19 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Council Members, My name is Lary Johnson and I reside at 145 N riding Rd in Kalispell. I am also a pilot who owns and hangars my airplane at Kalispell City Airport. I am in favor of improving the airport and realigning the runway both to improve safety and to reduce the noise over the residential neighborhood. I have been a resident of the Flathead for over 40 years. I have recently retired and frequently travel. Wherever I go, whether flying my own plane ,or just telling people where I'm from almost a universal comment is Kalispell is that great town that has a small airport that you can fly into and walk to a motel or get a meal. The airport is a unique aspect to this city just as Woodland Park or any other attraction is. It also contributes untold dollars to our local economy both directly through jobs created on site and indirect tourism dollars. I have been a CPA in the valley for forty plus years and have done work for a number of business's based at the airport therefore having first hand knowledge of the economic impact generated by this facility, I urge you to look beyond the rhetoric and misstatements made by a number of people opposing the project and vote to improve this airport, This is a great economic stimulation that the valley can sure take advantage of. Sincerely Lary P Johnson /28/2010 Theresa White From: Scott Buchholz [mastodon406@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:06 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport To Kalispell city council. My name is Scott Buchholz I am the owner of Mastodon Crane service. Based out of Kalispell. I am 100 percent against the closing of the city airport. I am also shocked that a small group though disinformation is trying to close the airport. The next thing they will try is to close or move the sewage treatment plant because it smells bad in there back yard. I will stay to the point. The airport has been good for my business I have worked on 4 of the hangers and plowed snow for others, this put dollers into my business that in turn spent in Kalispell. The airport is good for the local economy it is with in walking distance of lodging food and others stores. Safety was one issue that was brought up. That was one reason they wanted to improve the airport longer strip and wider. And reline it for less noise and safer. Pilots are the safest people around, before they get in there plane they do a complete safety check. there planes get certafied each year. and so do the pilots. How many people check there cars out that way before driving. They complain about the planes coming in to land and take off over town. There are many airports in this state that do that. Missoula Hamilton Butte Billings just for starters. I used to live under the approach to Hamilton I never felt that it was a problem. and they built the new high school in Hamilton in the flight pattern. If you want to see a safety problem be around the high school before or after school and see the kids speeding up and down the streets running stop signs or better yet football game night try to drive though that side of town. Were will the small planes go if you close the city, Glacier Int Now if that isn't a bad idea mix small slow planes with big fast ones, you now have the chance to kill a hundred or more at one shot. This Quiet skies group wont care unless some one in Cher family is on that plane. and then they will sue because you closed it. One question remains if the Quiet skies group didnt want to live by a airport WHY DID THEY BUY A HOUSE NEXT TO ONE. The airport has been around longer than most of us living now. I thank you for reading this e-mail I would come to the meeting but I cannot, I am being forced to work out of the valley and out of state. AND YES I AM FLYING OUT. I will be back in two months So please do not let a small group that is only interested in there little corner of Kalispell decide whats best for thr rest of Kalispell and the entire Flathead valley, the pilots and people that use the airport dont just live in kalispell WE come from the whole valley and WE spend our money here in Kalispell. Scott Buchholz Owner Mastodon Crane Service. Kalispell Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. <http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390707/direct/01/> Theresa White From: dsandry@aol.com Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 11:04 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Council Members, I live in Bigfork, but I fly out of Kalispell City and own a small T- hanger there. I fly all over the state for work, visiting many of our states small airports. The Kalispell City Airport is common to some of the smaller airports in Montana in that most train private pilots, most have a courtesy car, most sell fuel, and most have a hometown feel that you get when you walk in the door and are greeted with a smile. The Kalispell City Airport is unlike many of these airports in that it is seemingly unwanted in the community. This is very puzzling since the location of the airport couldn't be better, and the people that work on the field couldn't be friendlier. cant help but think that the reason may be that the airport is a little outdated. I feel that with some upgrades the airport might once again be viewed as an asset and become the pride of the community as it should be. PS I learned to fly at Red Eagle Aviation David Sandry President Big Wave Construction PO Box 466 Bigfork, MT 59911 Office: 406-837-08521 Direct: 406-880-12341 Fax: 406-837-4594 dsandryC>aot. com /28/2010 4 From: sarge hoem [rhoem@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:59 AM To: Theresa White Subject: airport closure Greetings: I have heard you are considering closing the city airport. I want you to consider the following things before you bow to a few local residents who are complaining about the airport. 1. Noone asked the poeple who are trying to close the airport to move to that part of town. It was thier decision. The airport was active when they bought. Is it a minority who are trying to push thier point of view??? 2. My family and I fly into Kalispell on occasion because we have friends there and enjoy the lake. We spend over $800 a year when we come there for hotel, car rental, shopping for the wife and daughter, fishing supplies, dining out, buying gas, and other various and asundry things. Please remember, if you close the airport, rather than fly in to the Glacier International, I will probably go to Poison. Thank you for reading my views on the matter. I hope it has some influence on your decision. Laurence R. Hoem Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now. 1/28/2010 From: Andrew Pfalzer [andrewpfalzer@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:56 PM To: Theresa White Subject: In favor of keeping Kalispell City Airport open Dear City Council, I, along with thousands, support the existence and operation of Kalispell City Airport. As with most local airports, S27 is a major benefactor for local businesses and brings much commerce to the city. On top of the economic benefits this airport provides, it also supplies many jobs that would be lost if it were shut down. The citizens that complain about the noise of low flying aircraft knew that the airport was there long before them, yet they chose to develop the surrounding land anyway. By altering the traffic pattern, possibly realigning the runway, and upgrading safety features, S27 can reduce its effects on the surrounding home owners and continue to serve the community. I frequently fly into and out of Kalispell City Airport and hope to continue to do so in the future. Sincerely yours, Andrew Pfalzer /28/2010 Theresa White From: Lowell Hanson [Ich@northland-mt.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:34 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Good day, We have used the City Airport for more than 30 years. We prefer that airport for overnight stays due to close proximity to meals and lodging. Also, it is an easy in and out for fuel, dropping or picking passengers and any other business that we have in this area of town. We know from experience that this is also a popular stop for transient aircraft for the reasons mentioned above. We encourage you add this attraction to the appropriate websites so that pilots planning their trips to Montana will know that Kalispell has this to offer. We hope you will keep the present level of service. Sincerely, Lowell Hanson Piedmont Air Services 2969 Airport Road #lA Helena, MT 59601 Phone (406) 442-8108 Fax (406) 443-5628 www.northland-mt.com 1 Theresa White From: Perry Brown [perryp@centurytel.net] Sant: Thursday, January 28, 2010 8:47 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Attachments: Supportive of City Airport.doc /28/2010 After reading all the negative comments on Kalispell City Airport, I felt compelled to respond. We, as a society, sure seem to dwell on the negative sides sometimes. Surely there must be some positive, supportive folks out there that want to improve our communities. As a youth I spent a lot of time around Kalispell City Airport. My Grandparents had a house by the North end and I spent countless hours fascinated at the activity there. I hope there are still lots of kids interested enough in the marvel of flight to be our future aviators and astronauts. To start with, nobody seems to like change. But, the world around us is constantly changing. Look around our communities at the changes that have occurred. Before those changes there seemed to be a lot of negativity too. Now that those items are complete we look at them and say, boy that makes the traffic flow better, or that sure makes our communities better. The Kalispell City Airport is in the same situation. Folks are trying to make it better and safer. To make a larger safety zone between aircraft and buildings, the touch down zone will be moved farther South. Yes, it is proposed to be longer too. That will add more area for the pilots if there is an issue to deal with, making that safer too. I saw a comment that "jets" will be using the airport then. The word "jet" makes us think we are all talking about big commercial airliners. But "jets" could be anything from small personal jets to big 757 jets that are as long as a football field. Some of these bigger jets are not even able to use Glacier Park International Airport, due to their size, so you know that this type of aircraft will not be using Kalispell City Airport. I don't know if the planned improvements of City Airport would accommodate the smaller jets or not. But, I don't care. If they can use it, go ahead and use it. Noise seems to be a big issue around Kalispell City Airport and I understand that. The pilots I have talked to are also cognizant of noise and do their best to be neighbor friendly. An airplane landing makes little to no noise. The engine is throttled back and they are gliding down on their approach. There is noise on takeoff though only for a few seconds. The pilots I have talked to do their best to minimize that by trying to pitch their propellers back and not flying over the congested areas. I spent lots of time by City Airport. I live by a busy highway and railroad tracks where there is lots of noise. The human brain seems to tune out or ignore constant background noises after only being around it for a short period of time. Ever notice that. Sure, a train going by is an inconvenience during a conversation but you just wait a minute and continue on. The train is forgotten about. Unless you are making yourself get mad every time you hear something. Then you have trained your brain to get fired up for a certain stimulus received. If you are going to live by an airport, train track, or whatever, I would either get used to it or if it bothered me that much, I would move. Let's talk safety. Along with what I stated earlier, aviation is one of the safest forms of transportation out there. For one, the aircraft goes through vigorous scrutiny for safety. The FAA requires aircraft to go through maintenance inspections every 100 hours, every year, and some items sooner then that. This is to insure the machine is as safe as it can be. Secondly, the pilot is required to have the appropriate training and license for what they are flying, pass a flight review frequently to make sure they are current and proficient at flying, and pass a medical exam stating they are healthy. I can't think of any other way to make it safer. Maybe we should require this much for our highway drivers also. Yes, accidents can and do happen. Enormous effort is made to minimize this but it doesn't seem like we can eliminate it no matter how hard we try. You bring up the airplane accident that crashed a few years ago in Kalispell. Errors in judgment are made and equipment can fail. Then there is talk about moving the airport somewhere else and using the land for a "farris wheel". Where are you going to move it to? Kalispell City Airport has been there for many, many years. It was out of town until town moved around it. Town is moving around Glacier Park International too. Should we move that one too? I have looked at airports and how close they are to buildings and was amazed at places like Dallas Fort Worth, San Diego, Chicago, Minneapolis Saint Paul. The commercial airliners and small aircraft fly right in between buildings to land and take off. One every few minutes. And their safety record is very good. No comparison to Kalispell City. Effort is being made to make this airport safer so let's let them do that. Weather is an issue also. Glacier International tends to fog in more often than Kalispell City Airport. Occasionally, when this happens, planes divert to Kalispell City Airport. Airliners get delayed somewhere else until the weather improves but others have to fly to an alternate spot, such as Missoula, Great Falls, etc. Besides general aviation aircraft looking for a safe place to land, UPS, USPS, FED EX, medical flights, etc. go to Kalispell City Airport. The improvements would help these folks too. If the Flathead valley did not have this option these planes would have to go elsewhere. Increasing the cost of our shipping orders and availability of medical aircraft. Just makes sense to have a safe alternate airport in the valley. Talking about medical aircraft. I constantly hear Alert flying around the valley. This has never bothered me, or anybody else that I have heard of, that this noise is taking place. They are helping save people and make the valley a safer place. I appreciate hearing Alert at work. Flight training seems to be another issue that has been brought up. Some have suggested that this should be done at Glacier Park International Airport. Glacier is a busy airport with a control tower. General aviation is allowed to take place there. Commercial airline service is also taking place. I don't think we want to over burden Glacier Park International to the extent to cause delays in the airline industry. That is, unless we all want to start paying more for an airline flight. The instructors I have talked to at Kalispell City do use Glacier International along with Whitefish airport, Ferndale airport and others in the local area to do their flight training and to be neighborly around Kalispell City Airport. Some of these other airstrips are grass strips and are not useable during wet periods or winter conditions. Effort is being made by the pilots to be neighborly around Kalispell City Airport. Maybe others could be neighborly about Kalispell City Airport! After all, it was there first. Also, during these economic times, folks that have been laid off and our youth, working towards a career, are trying to further their education by taking flight training. Kalispell is even attracting some out of town folks to come here, take flight -training, stay in our hotels, buy our food and other items, etc. Their hope is to secure a job in the aviation environment and advance that way. Do we not want to help our communities get a better education? The pilots I have talked to love to come here. Not only the Flathead valley, but also, the attraction of Kalispell City Airport being so close to the community. And most of them are bringing others with them. Most small airports they fly to are miles from the community's downtown areas. Housing developments are usually around these other airports but not businesses. These folks love to come to Kalispell City and shop. They are bringing economic help to our area. Do we want to shunt them away? Lot's of effort and community thought has been put into the plan for the improvements of Kalispell City Airport. They have taken into consideration peoples concerns. Let's let them continue and make this a better, safer airport. I think if I wanted to concentrate my efforts on how to make the Kalispell City Airport a better place to live around, I would focus on the sewage treatment plant right there. How can you folks put up with that stench? That would bother me way more than anything the airport has going on! Perry Brown Columbia Falls Therese White From: Colleran, Joey [Joey.Col leran@aopa.org] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 1:22 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport Attachments: S27.Kalispell. pdf Dear Mayor and City Council members, Please see the attached letter regarding the Kalispell City Airport. Hard copies will be arriving soon to each of you. Thank you. Safe flying, Joey Colleran Director of Advocacy Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Government Affairs 301-695-2201 (Direct) 301-695-2278 (Fax) 1/28/2010 �Xlq'LtV13 VVQY Frederick, k4aryladd'.21701 ACPA January 282010 T, 3.01-695-2-000 F-' 101-695-2375 wwwaopa.org The Honorable TamnifFi4her Mayor 502 `Seeond Avenue East K alispell,, Montana 55.001. De;ir.N%y6r Fisher-, Thc,,Aircraft Owners'and Pilots Association. {,OIPA) represents tfiezenerataviati= interests pfalp., than re-� .4 1 1$,Q 60 members, more includi�jli,**- is committed to,-ensurink th6 future thantwo-tbirds ofthe nations pilots,; bwwbers iii Mate of Montarta-AoPA viability -and economicAevelopment of general aviation ion Airports andtheir' facilities: as a vital part ofa, state and national transportation7.system; Wdunderstand th;it:th6i-o,.i's*.-'gdliie.lodaldebate -over .ftppssiba -of) port xiearkalispell to replace rig, �ty- , ocating a. new ah sting Airport and that there has.been $qmp qpp new federal -.,airp. facilitate "necessary 9sition toac"ptipg ede funds 4 ;hq �currq 94 �tp f j1 unproyem&hts. On behalf ofout members we are wrftgtqjgm the Local pilot&and the, members of the: Montana 11.ifots A " idtion,* encouraging qn fispejl City Airport We believe sso-c in ngthecorifiniu'edc #Aiiqn4k-a !ffiqpj should seriously 'd y consi er C OM. the I 1�e eral o kln"tra -AA) hu�� idc6p --the:aixpoitM'V'rbV W* fu�ds availab' t db AYja6 n tionfF to donil , improving tlie.sa& land econorakal Ylibilitylofthe air Rom ty port, We ,q would thaithe, y a5id.provides. a, public servie6-1*0 the cbmimunity through the emergencymedical operatiom Safety —KaUspeJl City Airport has ;tremendous safeiy record with only one fatal accident intho last 15 years. In.additiointo this P-r-omplary.record, the open space surrounding the auip.6ft, not ,6n1y.is,h.Vortantto: air prt. 44fety,.butpro,vid the. commuut.with inore than As — ; .7 0-atres�ofo*ptii�re'enVac'e...U:pgrading,tlit.:AirpOr-*t:viwiii�rO esafidy.at-Kalispell. Noise- —AOP.A encourages: pilots tbbe,good rieigfibbrs; and fly ffieriOly. Voluntary,noise, abate=aprocedures can easily be Adapted to, minimize thb impact of aircraft operations onsurrounding ;.q0"z,un. iti-esP. . - always: support bpin 9:gpodneighbor& Ii, addition, modern &yaircrAft incorporate hurheroug .offmifigafnghoiseapfairppIlution. Financial— t onlY ddeg'tht."is'pell airport operate: in die l lacit, b itprovides for i, Ojobs i'4,thecomnwmty.,A$.vou,are. aware. the R-aterpriseFund -doesnot accept money from the :public And.generates.#srevenue fromtheusers throughtornmere4l fees,land leaso And fuel takes,Kalispell-City airpqrtsshoiO qperato'e encourage` the City Counciltotatifti6 COnsiI dera ion I ihe tnieagsd the airportis: t*othe enti'mcormnum:,au rMg,ts February, 8, M hearing. I will be in Montana for the Montaba Aviation Corifer&nce-aiklwoulctlike to take an y�' oppoflunit to come visitwithy s you personally in Kalispell the week ofMarch L.J.:will f6liOw-rip .=,witha:CAU*td",,,you your office to set thatu rif:yau have any qqestions, please feel fiveta contact rnedirectly :4t3,6i-60-5.-.2201. Since Iy;. o e TL ector-of Advocacy cct Jiro Atkins , on rnW� _Gounoil Me P4 Gabriel, .CouncllMei-nber Robert Hafferman, CotuicA Member Randy M 7 hu Klucsner,.,QciwriOi.f 46r6tr JeffZaunqr,:Cbunc4 ZIejnbef Wayne -Saved,::CqPAai1'M--rnb0t Sane, Howmigton,:City- Manager 'AIRCRAFT OWNER5 AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION Theresa White From: Van Greene [van.greene@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:04 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Values of the Kalispell City Airport As a pilot and regular voter I would like to extoll the virtues of the Kalispell City Airport (S27) and the value of the proposed upgrades. The airport is in a great location that bring tourists into the area while providing convenient access to lodging and retaurants The airport provides a public service in providing emergency medical service, mail delivery, and youth groups like the Young Eagles a home. Employment is enhanced by the presence of the airport Realignment and widening of the runway is key to safety and noise abatement, as a pilot, I can attest to the tricky nature of the current runway. I urge the city to support this proposal, and begin work ASAP. Thanks Van Greene 1/28/2010 Theresa White From: Brian Winkler [brian@wmwinkler.com) Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:38 PM To: Theresa White Subject: City airport Dear council members, It has been brought to my attention that there has been some discussion on the possible closer of the city airport. We are based in Spokane and have offices in Kalispell and have found great value in the city airport. The location of the airport is wonderful for or weekly visits. The services provided are reasonable and friendly. If anything I would encourage the improvement and expansion of the airport. Thanks you for your consideration. Sincerely Brian J. Winkler Brian J. Winkler President Wm. Winkler Co. 1822 E. Fairview AVE Spokane, WA 99207 Phone: (509) 489-6100 Fax: (509) 484-0646 Cell: (509) 991-6229 www.wmwinkler.com. _J%ow-M-1 C4r4WCW*MO*NO f%t�' ilbet�� »Cirf«Fis�irfr�lNi( /28/2010 From: Keith J. Bright[keithbrig ht@kbbuildingandsupply.com] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 4:57 PM To: Theresa White Subject: city airport To the Kalispell City Council, I have just heard of the effort underway to eliminate the city airport. I certainly would like to express my disagreement with this move. Over the course of the last 40 some years I have utilized the city airport in many ways. This has been my connection to the Bob Marshall, local rivers, business and vacation throughout the region. It is the ability to provide this type of service to my company that keeps us using Kalispell itself as a base. We are located in Bozeman and do extensive travel to Kalispell and that region. In my mind, your city airport and the tools it offers us as opposed to larger airports and cities is unique to say the least. I can honestly say that there would be little, if any reason for us to fly in or out of your area if the city airport is not available. The impact to the local economy should be more than enough to give you direction. My employees and I use the hotels and restaurants around the airport extensively whenever we fly into the city airport. Please take this into consideration when trying to evaluate the benefit this entity brings not only to Kalispell but your entire region. Thank you. Keith J. Bright President KB Building and Supply Inc. Bozeman Mt. 1/28/2010 Theresa I'Mite From: skyhawk@windermere.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:08 PM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airpot Hello Council, I have been associated with the supporters of Kalispell City Airport since the late eighties, and have spoken at council meetings and written letters to the editor. My main point is that Kalispell City Airport has always been a wonderful neighbor: 1. Nuturing soccer and softball teams and their eventual movement to other sites. 2. Mostly not noticing, or, at least, forgiving the odors which, daily, emanate from the Waste Treatment Plant. 3. Trying its best to after aircraft patterns for noise abatement, when receiving complaints from others, who later moved into the airport neighborhood. 4. Dealing with and improving, sometimes soggy ground. 5. Maintaining an enviable safety record. 6. Supporting local businesses, already on, or near, the site and drawing in more business enterprises to Kalispell (Hilton Garden Inn, flying vacationers, helicopter support and flight instruction, etc.) We can only wish that all of our neighbors were able to support themselves (Enterprise Fund), and even give something back. If someone offers employment opportunities for others, supports themselves, does public service (Young Eagles, Emergency Medical support, etc.) they are a valuable assets and good neighbors. I hope the council recognizes my main point and will act on all of the other reasons for maintaining and improving Kalispell Airport, rather than "run it out of town." Thank you for thinking about this, Lorraine Lorraine Yde Realtor Windermere Lakeside -Kalispell 866-844-0104 Office 406-212-5880 Cell www.Windermere.com Theresa White From: Chuck Flynn [caaflynn@bresnan.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:28 AM To: Theresa White Subject: Kalispell City Airport To: Kalispell City Council members It has been brought to my attention that the Kalispell City Council is reviewing the need for continued flight operations at your Kalispell City Airport. Those opposing this airport wrongly assert that this airport only exists for your local pilots . I am a private pilot based in Helena and flew into your Kalispell City airport twice in 2009. On both occasions, my passengers and I walked to and ate in nearby restaurants. I also purchased fuel from Red Eagle Aviation on this airport. I made it a point to obey the local noise abatement take off and landing instructions as most pilots do in and around this airport. In 2010, we will be flying to the Kalispell City Airport 2 to 3 times during which time we will spend money with your local restaurants and purchase aviation fuel at the airport. I have not nor will I ever fly into Glacier County due to it's location. I have many choices in Montana as to where I fly and spend my money. I will continue to support your local businesses as long as I am able to fly into Kalispell City. This airport brings visitors and revenue to your city by providing nearby hotel accommodations, good restaurants, and a variety of shops. Your city is a great tourist destination! The Kalispell City Airport enables pilots from around the state to fly in and enjoy your city and at the same time bring much needed revenue to your local businesses. As safety and noise are always a concern, I encourage the city council to publish requested landing and departure instructions that will insure safe operations and address local concerns with noise levels. Publications can be distributed to Montana aviation groups such as the Montana Pilots Assn., Montana Recreational Pilots Assn., and to the various flying clubs throughout Montana. Private pilots understand the need for safety and quiet in and around the local airports they fly into and will support your needs for your airport's operations. I hope you will continue to support and maintain this airport in the years to come. Thank you for your :onsideration! �huck Flynn Selena, MT. 106-457-9479 kircraft: N4689J /27/2010