1997/01/13 Airport Organization Options/DiscussionAgenda -January 13, 1997
AGENDA ITEM 6 - AIRPORT ORGANIZATION OPTIONS/DISCUSSION
RESOLUTION FOR COMMISSION OR ALTERNATIVE
BACKGROUND/CONSIDERATION: We have enclosed the previous resolution
(establishing Council as the Airport Authority); the proposed
resolution that was scheduled for the last meeting (new Authority),
and a proposed resolution that would establish a Commission. Since
we have had several discussions concerning the pros/cons of each
organization as well as the legal opinion about the independent
authority and TIF dollars, I will not review these options in this
report again.
We have the minutes of the Airport Advisory Board and a letter from
the Advisory Board that presents their recommendation. When I met
with them on Wednesday, we had a good discussion about the
alternatives. It is their desire and recommendation to continue
the current organization through the period of construction of the
improvements at the airport. At the conclusion of the
construction, it would be their desire to then change to an Airport
Authority.
I believe the current organization will work and may be desirable
in terms of keeping the expertise of the present board members
available to the Council. With a "start-up" of a Commission, due
to the State residency requirements, our current members will not
be appointed and all "continuity" will be lost.
RECOMMENDATION: To enable us to continue the projects with
continuity, current and historical airport expertise, mutual goals,
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and some element of civility, you may want to consider the
continuance of the current format.
A change to• Commission will allow you to have a semi -autonomous
administrative organization but because we are at a Council
transition period for the airport, ballfields, and the City, I
would concur with the Airport Advisory Board recommendation. We
can consider a more permanent change at the time of completion of
all of the projects.
ACTION REQUIRED: A resolution adopting a Commission would be
required if you desire the immediate change. If you prefer to
continue for the transition period with the current organization,
no further action is required.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO CREATE THE KALISPELL CITY
AIRPORT COMMISSION, (PURSUANT TO TITLE 67, CHAPTER 10 MONTANA CODE
ANNOTATED) FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, EQUIPPING, MAINTAINING,
AND OPERATING THE KALISPELL CITY AIRPORT; REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
4274; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell owns, controls and operates a
facility commonly known as the Kalispell City Airport,
and
WHEREAS, § 67-10-202, MCA authorizes a city council to create a
commission from the inhabitants of the city for purpose
of improving, equipping, maintaining, and operating an
airport, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to develop the Kalispell City Airport
and City property surrounding said Airport in accordance
with the Kalispell City Airport Neighborhood Plan,
adopted September 19, 1994, and
WHEREAS, the City considers it necessary to create a commission
from the inhabitants of the City to improve, equip,
maintain and operate the Kalispell City Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the City Council hereby creates a
Kalispell City Airport Commission for the
purpose of improving, equipping, maintaining
and operating the Kalispell City Airport.
SECTION II. That said Commission shall, subject to
approval of the City Council, establish rules,
fees and charges for the use of the Kalispell
City Airport.
SECTION III. That said Airport Commission shall annually
submit a budget request on or before July let
of each year, and upon submission of such
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request, the City Council may include all or a
portion of the requested amount in its budget.
SECTION IV. That all expenses for construction,
improvement, maintenance, and operation of
said Airport shall be approved by and charged
to the City, pursuant to the City's
established purchasing and/or contract
procedures.
SECTION V. That the Commission, created hereby, shall
consist of seven (7) members, appointed by the
Mayor with the consent of the Council, who
shall at all times during their service be
residence of the City of Kalispell and shall
serve overlapping terms of four (4) years.
SECTION VI. That Resolution No. 4274, establishing an
airport authority is hereby repealed.
SECTION VII. That this Resolution shall take effect
immediately upon passage by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF KALISPELL, THIS DAY OF , 1997.
Douglas D. Rauthe - Mayor
Attest:
Debbie Gifford, CMC
Clerk of Council
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RESOLUTION NO. -4_3�-8-
A RESOLUTION CREATING AN AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE ALL POWERS
GRANTED UNDER THE "AIRPORT AUTHORITIES ACT" (TITLE 67, CHAPTER 11,
MONTANA CODE ANNOTATED) UPON APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATION OF THE
FIRST COMMISSIONERS THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING,
MAINTAINING AND EXPANDING THE KALISPELL CITY AIRPORT, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 4274, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell owns, controls and operates a
facility known as the Kalispell City Airport, and
WHEREAS, § 67-11-102, MCA authorizes a City Council to create an
Airport Authority to exercise all powers granted under
Title 67, Chapter 11, Montana Code Annotated, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to develop the Kalispell City Airport
and City property surrounding said Airport in accordance
with the Kalispell City Airport Neighborhood Plan,
adopted September 19, 1994, and
WHEREAS, the City, in order to achieve it goals, considers it
necessary to create an Airport Authority pursuant to
Montana law for the purpose of operating, maintaining and
expanding the Kalispell City Airport for the benefit of
the City and the flying public.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the City Council hereby creates the
Kalispell City Airport Authority to exercise
all powers which may be granted to airport
authorities under Title 67, Chapter 11,
Montana Code Annotated for the purpose of
operating, maintaining and expanding the
Kalispell City Airport.
SECTION II. That on or before the effective date of this
Ordinance the City Council shall appoint a
seven (7) member Kalispell City Airport
Authority Board in accordance with § 67-11-
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103, MCA, whose members shall be qualified for
office on July 1, 1997.
SBC-T_ION_.III. That the Airport Advisory Board, created by
Resolution No. 4274, is hereby continued until
the appointment and qualification of the
Kalispell City Airport Authority with -the same
duties and responsibilities as set forth in
Resolution No. 4274.
SECSaQN_1-V. That this Resolution shall take effect on July
1, 1997.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF KALISPELL, THIS 9TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1997.
DOUGLAS.D. RAUTHE - MAYOR
Attest:
Debbie Gifford, CMC
Clerk of Council
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RESOLUTION NO. 4274
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXERCISE ALL POWERS GRANTED
UNDER THE 'AIRPORT AUTHORITIES ACT' (TITLE 67, CHAPTER 11, MONTANA
CODE ANNOTATED) FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING, MAINTAINING AND
EXPANDING THE KALISPELL CITY AIRPORT, CONTINUING THE AIRPORT
ADVISORY BOARD, AND ADOPTING THE AIRPORT BUSINESS PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell owns, controls and operates a
facility commonly known as the Kalispell City Airport,
and
WHEREAS, S 67-11-102, MCA authorizes a city council to exercise
all powers granted to airport authorities under Title 67,
Chapter 11, Montana Code Annotated until such powers are
conferred upon a municipal or regional airport authority,
and
WHEREAS, the City desires to develop the Kalispell City Airport
and City property surrounding said Airport in accordance
with the Kalispell City Airport Neighborhood Plan,
adopted September 19, 1994, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to obtain assistance from interested
individuals with a knowledge of aeronautics in order to
operate, maintain and expand the Kalispell City Airport
for the benefit of the City and the flying public.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the City Council hereby determines to
exercise all powers which may be granted to
airport authorities under Title 67, Chapter
11, Montana Code Annotated until such powers
have been conferred to a municipal or regional
airport authority.
SECTION II. That the City Council hereby continues an
Airport Advisory Board consisting of seven
(7), who have an interest in and knowledge of
aeronautics and municipal airports, appointed
as follows:
a) Three members who own real property
within the City's Master Plan
jurisdictional area, and
b) Four members who own real property
within the City limits of Kalispell.
SECTION III. The Airport Advisory Board, continued hereby,
shall be a citizen's advisory board to the
City Council to aid the City in formulating
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City policy in matters pertaining to the
airport and the adjacent City -owned property.
SECTION IV. The primary responsibility of the Board is to
review existing and proposed City policies
concerning the proposed improvements to the
airport, options of maintenance and operation
of the airport facility, creation of an
airport authority, and options for utilizing
surplus airport property in a manner
supportive of the airport operation and
further report their findings and
recommendations to the City Council.
SECTION V. That on or before January 1, 1997, the City
Council shall create a municipal airport
authority, independent of the City Council,
with all the authority granted to municipal
airport authorities under Title 67, Chapter
11, Parts 1, 2, and 3 Montana Code Anotated.
SECTION VI. That the City Council by this Resolution
agrees to review the Airport Business Plan as
proposed by the Airport Advisory Board and
implement said Plan, subject to amendments
made by the Council, commencing on
All revenue generated through implementation
of the Airport Business Plan shall be utilized
for Airport maintenance and operations.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS DAY
OF A 1996.
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To: Mayor & City Council
From: Norb Donahue, Council Member
Date: December 18, 1996
Re.: City Airport
I believe we are all in agreement that the City airport should be
developed and that the development should get going. The
disagreement, if any, is in the vehicle to accomplish this. Both
the ""Authority"" and a ""Commission"" has been discussed.
I have reviewed the state statutes on the two procedures and
prepared a comparison on many of the major issues between them and
attached a copy hereto for your information.
The "Commission" form can do everything the "Authority" can do,
basically, without giving up City oversight in some measure. And,
once created, the ""Authority"" can go off in its own direction but
still has some power to require the City taxpayers to provide some
funds for its operation. I don't think the general population of
the City will look kindly on such an arrangement.
Also, the "Commission" form requires that the members be City
residents whereas the "Authority" members can be from anyplace and
have no connection to the City except possibly economic. Future
Councils could be very frustrated with an "Authority" yet be
helpless to do anything about it. Once created, a "Commission" has
some degree of independence but the City could retain sufficient
control to prevent a runaway body than they could with an
"Authority".
The "Authority" can issue its own bonds but the "Commission" would
have to act through the City to do so. With the City's record in
bond financing, I'm sure it would be able to get a better rate of
interest than an "Authority" that has no history whatsoever. An
"Authority" may not be able to sell bonds at all because of its
lack of history and liquid assets and, if it did, the City would
have to underwrite them in case of default — this is extremely
important!
We also have to face the fact that down the line, possibly 15-20
years, the current airport may prove impractical and we (a future
Council) would want to discontinue it. Under an "Authority", that
would be most difficult to accomplish.
Mayor and City Council
Page 2
December 18, 1996
It is my feeling that the "Commission" form is the better for the
best interests of the City and its citizens. Recruiting a
"Commission" should not be too difficult and possibly there should
be a couple members of the Council designated as members initially.
At any rate, we should get moving on this project right away.
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Items for Consideration
1. Determination of composition and appointment criteria for
Authority members.
2. Provision of matching funds and application for State
Aeronautics grant and/or loan to cover cost of eastside fencing by
January 31, 1997 deadline.
3. Commitment by City of two-year salary for part-time airport
manager at approximately $1,000 per month plus negotiable benefits,
based on experience.
4. Continued mowing, snow removal, incidental maintenance, and
security, fire and ambulance services as at present by City at no
cost to the Authority for 22 years, subject to periodic
negotiation.
5. Continued insurance, secretarial, accounting, personnel and
legal services as at present by City at no cost to Authority for 22
years, subject to periodic negotiation.
6. Transfer title of all City -owned airport property to the
Authority after any necessary initial sales (specifically including
Daley Field), and also transfer existing leases within the City
Airport boundary.
7. Facilitation by the City of zoning and annexations to implement
Airport Neighborhood Plan, and final "Airport Layout Plan"
acceptable to FAA, using target of the "B-II/visual" standards.
8. Timely transfer of all current airport funds, accounts
receivable, and revenue sources including airport TIF funds to the
Authority. Interim budget preparation by the City.
9. Clearing of all encroachments on City airport property at any
point, but especially along south and southeast boundary, and
simple fencing to be installed by the City. (Possible volunteer
assistance.)
10. Purchase (or lease -purchase) of Thomas hangar by City to be
accomplished and transferred to Authority.
11. Provision to be made for Authority to terminate itself in a
reasonable time in event of insolvency, with return of all assets
to the City. (No reference for this found in MCA.)
To: Mayor & City Council
From: Kalispell City Airport Advisory Board
Date: December 11, 1996
Re.: Recommendations; Formation of Independent Authority
Based on the December 2 meeting of City representatives, Advisory
Board, State Aeronautics Director and FAA representatives; and,
review of all relevant information available, the consensus
recommendations of the Board are the following:
1. That the independent Airport Authority be created in January,
1997 under provision of title 671 Chapter 11, MCA.
2. That the City and the prospective appointees to the Authority
develop an acceptable TRANSITION PLAN spanning the next 2Z years,
including, but not limited to items on the attached list.
3. That the City defer the planned initial airport capital
expenditure items scheduled from proceeds of land sales, so as to
accomplish land acquisitions required by FAA standards for obstacle
clear areas.
4. That the Authority promptly develop and implement appropriate
agreements with commercial "on -airport" and "through -fence" users
delineating rules and fees in an equitable fashion.
5. That the City and Authority investigate and pursue all
possibilities for relocation of KGEZ radio towers.
6. That the Authority proceed with planned leasing of west side
properties as soon as possible in order to improve revenue.
These items appear to the Advisory Board as essential in order to
meet FAA expectations, so that early "NPIAS" (National Plan of
Integrated Airport Systems) listing can be accomplished, and so
that the "window of opportunity" for "AIP" (Airport Improvement
Program) funding can be achieved.
If the City Council continues as the Airport Authority after
January, 1997, the Advisory Board recommends that the Council as
the "de facto" Authority address items 2 through 6 above and the
TRANSFER PLAN immediately, recognizing that considerable individual
and collective effort and time will be involved.
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Telephone (406) 758-7700
Douglas Rauthe
FAX (406) 758-7758
Mayor
Post Office Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana
Clarence W. Krepps
Zip 59903-1997
City Manager
City Council
Members:
January 9, 1997
Gary W. Nystul
Ward I
Cliff Collins
Mayor Douglas D. Rauthe
Wardl
and City Council Members
Norbert F. Donahue
City of Kalispell
Ward II
Dale Haarr
Ward II
The Airport Advisory Board met January 8 to discuss the current
Jim Atkinson
T.I.F./Authority situation.
Ward III
We are all very disappointed that an independent authority could
Lauren Granmo
Ward III
not be formed at this time. It is our goal to seek as much
progress as soon as possible for the Kalispell City Airport. We
Pamela B. Kennedy
felt, as you know, that an independent airport authority is the
Ward IV
best way to accomplish this.
M. Duane Larson
Ward IV
In light of recent developments, we have voted as a board, and
feel that the best course of action at this time is for the
Council to remain as Authority with the Advisory Board in place.
Once the airport improvements are completed, then an independent
authority could take over. This will allow management of the
airport to begin, and it is the best way to qualify for State
and Federal grants.
We will all try to attend Monday's Council Work Session to
assist with your decision.
Sincerely,
Gilbert K. Bissell
Chairman
Airport Advisory Board
GKB/ksk
City of Kalispell
Minutes from January 8, 1997 Meeting
The meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: Mike Baker, Clarence
Krepps, and Kathy Kuhlin (staff); Gib Bissell, Reed Lamb, Jim
Lynch, Tom Reynolds, and Keith Robinson (board); Jay and Winston
Major from Aero-Craftsman, Inc.; Bill Heuson from Diamond Air; and
Rick Hull from The Daily Inter Lake.
Gib updated the board regarding the meeting with the FAA. Also
discussed his meeting with KGEZ radio station regarding the radio
towers. KGEZ provided a letter clarifying that they met with the
board and are willing to work with us regarding the radio towers.
FAA writing a letter stating forming a commission or authority.
Question as to land availability to relocate one of the towers.
FAA will request the City buy the land acquisition and they would
do the infrastructure. Acquire land that could plan for the B-2
rating. Specifically say we have began communicating with the
radio station as to the towers. The bonding attorney says we can
not transfer any TIF money to the authority.
Concerns of the committee were the fact that very little headway
has been made, and that airport may become a low priority.
Discussion was held on the sale versus lease of Daley Field. The
committee felt that the sale of Daley Field to raise revenue is
best option. Mike will complete the Montana Aeronautics 50/50
grant with the help of Advisory Board for $50,000. Clarence will
recommend the Council stay with the Advisory Board. Jim moves for
the Airport Advisory Board to continue in an advisory capacity and
the Council would remain as the Authority. Keith seconded the
motion. Discussion between authority versus commission with a 4-1
vote in favor of keeping the present status.
A special meeting will be held Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at 4:00
p.m. to discuss Council action and lease activity.
Kathy Kuhlin
Recording Secretary
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U. S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
January 7, 1997
The Honorable Douglas D. Rauthe
Mayor, City of Kalispell
P. O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903-1997
Dear Mayor Rauthe:
AIRPORTS DISTRICT OFFICE
2725 Skyway Drive, Suite 2
Helena, MT 59601
This letter is to state our thoughts regarding FAA support of airport development at the
Kalispell City Airport as discussed with you and members of the local aviation
community during the December 2, 1996 meeting in Kalispell. At that meeting we
handed out a list containing items of concern for us and a copy of that list is attached for
reference.
We also continue to have concerns about the location of this airport in relation to the
community and the potential for noise and land use problems. Nevertheless, we
indicated we would consider providing our financial support for on airport development
items (runway, taxiway and apron pavements, lighting, marking, fencing and visual
approach aids) if the airport sponsor was able to purchase necessary land and come to
reasonable resolution on the radio towers issue. We discussed what was a "reasonable"
resolution and conclude that ideally both towers should be removed, but as a minimum
the tower located closest to the extended runway centerline would require removal (or
lowering) and we would need to conduct an airspace review on any proposal to leave the
remaining tower in place. The results of this airspace review could impact the degree of
our support.
We also commented that it would prudent to wait to acquire any land until it is known
what will be involved with the tower(s) and will the cost of the resolution be such that it
would impact our involvement. We anticipate that most if not all of the land costs and
the tower(s) issue will be primarily be funded with the funds derived from the sale of
other city owned land and without our participation.
The items of concern for us as shown on the attached list will also need to be resolved to
our satisfaction prior to airport development funding support. We indicated at the
meeting the issue of sponsorship needs to be resolved early on in the process so we know
who will be the sponsor and that the sponsor can be dealing with the various issues. We
copy of the PLAN and presume the January 23, 1996 date for the redevelopment plan is
current. Would you please send a copy of the PLAN and a more current version of the
redevelopment plan if one exists.
Please advise us on your progress to date on sponsorship, what you plan to do regarding
the various issues you face and if you are interested in an airport master planning project.
Without the master planning effort we don't know how all of the issues will be resolved
as you will need assistance and our resources are such that we will be only able to
provide basic reviews with very minimal detailed assistance.
Sincerely,
Z,/ P 4,4,4-
David P. Gabbert
Manager
cc:
Gilbert Bissell
KALISPELL CITY AIRPORT 12/2/96
ITEMS OF CONCERN FOR FAA
o COMMUNITY SUPPORT - non aviation portion of entire community.
o SPONSORSHIP - who; land ownership; maintenance and operational capability.
o FINANCIAL CAPABILITY - taxing authority; revenue generation potential.
o OFF AIRPORT LAND USE CONTROLS - positive and aggressive; partnership
between authority and city/county?
o ON AIRPORT PRIVATE ACCESS - subordinate to airport; safety; revenue positive.
o RADIO TOWERS/APPROACH PROTECTION - how to resolve.
o LONG TERM VIABILITY OF AIRPORT