HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-10 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 10, 2016 — 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff /Council Liaison Present:
A quorum was present.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
G. Feeken, K. Dodge, P. Minelga, C. Henry, L. Porter
J. Zirul, J. Bielefeld
Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Airport Assistant E. Shinn,
Council Liaison Tim Navarre
Commissioner Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Dodge MOVED to approve the agenda with the addition of Council Member
Knackstedt under Persons To Be Heard and Commissioner Porter SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. February 11, 2016
MOTION:
Commissioner Dodge MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 11, 2016 with the
correction that Commissioner Minelga was absent, and Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Council Member Knackstedt
Council Member Knackstedt discussed what took place at the Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting held on March 9, 2016 and asked the Airport Commission to consider a motion to request
the City Manager not to introduce Planning & Zoning Commission Resolution PZ16 -08, a rezone
permit for consideration to the City Council; request that the City Manager provide an opinion of
market value for the property generally known as "Lawton Acres ", and request the City Manager
provide a letter from the FAA that definitively confirms the status of the property generally known
as "Lawton Acres."
It was noted that the requested motions would be added to the agenda under New Business.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Master Plan
Airport Manager M. Bondurant provided an update on the Master Plan process noting that the
Phase 3 report was still being reviewed by the technical advisory committee and hoped the review
would be completed by the end of March.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion /Recommendation — Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones)
The Airport Tower Manager noted a letter of agreement in place with the Peninsula Modeler's
Association which addressed guidelines for activity within five miles of airspace.
It was suggested that positive information be provided to the public concerning drone use and
that public service announcements be distributed.
Members from the Peninsula Modelers Association spoke in support of the City looking into
regulating drone activity. It was noted that they are obligated to comply with FAA regulations and
have insurance in place.
Airport Manager M. Bondurant noted she would look into advertising and provide information at
the next meeting.
b. Discussion /Recommendation —Special Use Permit for Art Gallery
Airport Manager M. Bondurant recommended allowing Louise Nutter, doing business as Burning
the Midnight Oil, to rent space for an art gallery.
MOTION:
Commissioner Porter MOVED to recommend approving the Special Use Permit for Burning The
Midnight Oil Art Gallery; Commissioner Henry SECONDED the motion. There were no objections;
SO ORDERED.
c. Discussion /Recommendation — Planning & Zoning Commission Resolution PZ16 -08
It was noted that the Airport Commission would like to continue the public process and work
together with the Planning & Zoning Commission to develop a solution.
MOTION:
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Commissioner Feeken MOVED to request the City Manager not introduce the Planning & Zoning
Resolution PZ16 -08, a rezoning permit, for consideration by City Council; Commissioner Porter
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Discussion /Recommendation —Market Value of Property Generally Known as "Lawton
Acres"
It was noted that the Airport Commission would like to know the value of the property generally
known as "Lawton Acres"
MOTION:
Commissioner Feeken MOVED to request the City Manager provide an opinion of market value
for the property known as Lawton Acres; Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
e. Discussion /Recommendation — Clarification on the Property Generally Known as
"Lawton Acres."
It was noted that clarification on what the designation was of the property generally known as
"Lawton Acres."
MOTION:
Commissioner Feeken MOVED to request the City Manager look at the 1963 deed for clarification
on the property; Commissioner Dodge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
a. Airport Manager — reported on the following:
• FY17 budget process.
• Helicopter operations meeting on March 17.
• Car Rental Concession going out to bid soon.
• Air Fair scheduled for June 11.
b. City Council Liaison — reported on the actions at the March 2 Council meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION —April 14, 2016.
Commissioner Porter noted the March 10 meeting might be his last meeting.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
11. INFORMATION ITEMS — None.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Heinz, CMC
(City Clerk
Airport Commission
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