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Home My WebLink About2021-01-14 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 2021 — 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. a. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners Present: G. Feeken, K. Dodge, D. Leichliter, J. Bielefeld, P. Minelga, D. Pitts, J. Zirul, Commissioners Absent: Staff/Council Liaison Present: Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Council Liaison H. Knackstedt, Deputy City Clerk M. Thibodeau A quorum was present. c. Elections of Chair and Vice -Chair Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to maintain the Chair and Vice Chair status quo; Commissioner Pitts SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. d. Agenda Approval MOTION: Vice Chair Dodge MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Pitts SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT a. Ron Lapp — Tower Manager: Proposed Changes to Tower Staffing Kenai Tower manager Ron Lapp discussed standardized operating hours for the tower. He feels it would be a positive change, and they have full support from their company. Mr. Lapp reported having a difficult time keeping controllers, and they are currently operating at 60% staff. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. September 10, 2020 MOTION: Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 10, 2020 and Commissioner Dodge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. b. December 10, 2020 MOTION: Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the meeting summary of December 10, 2020 and Commissioner Pitts SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation — Updated Airport Goals & Objectives FY21-22 Airport Manager Bondurant provided an overview of FY22 goals and objectives, asking Commissioners if they have any further recommendations to be included. Airport Manager Bondurant was thanked for including the practice runway at the gravel strip for consideration. MOTION: Commissioner Minelga MOVED to recommend the goals and objectives as presented for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, and Commissioner Leichliter SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. MOTION: Commissioner Minelga MOVED to accept the goals and objectives as presented for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, and Commissioner Leichliter SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. b. Discussion/Recommendation — Conference Room Use/Request/Agreement Information was provided on charges for conference/meeting space from local businesses. Airport Manager Bondurant confirmed we have not found costs for weekly rates. A conference room agreement will be included in the February commission packet. It was noted that more establishments had been contacted, but information on weekly rates has not yet been gathered. Discussion also included the frosting on the conference room windows, Airport Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 January 14, 2021 and it was confirmed that work is being done to finalize design on doors & windows. (Clerk's Note: Commissioner Zirul joined the meeting at 6:24 p.m.1 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion — Changes to Kenai's ATCT Hours It was clarified that this topic had been discussed earlier in the meeting, during Scheduled Public Comment. MOTION: Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to accept changes to stabilize ATC operating hours, and Commissioner Pitts SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. b. Discussion —Terminal Landscaping Options Parks and Recreation Director Bob Frates presented different designs for terminal landscape, and noted that he would like to see the mural back at the airport, not attached to siding. Landscape design #3 received the most support from the commission, and discussion of this option included how having birch trees might result in leaves being blown into the terminal during autumn. It was also noted that landscaping improvement should be added to Airport triangle in FY22 goals and objectives. c. Discussion/Recommendation — Kenai La Belle Mural Airport Manager Bondurant looked to commissioners for recommendations on a location of the mural, and whether it should go back to the airport or find another location. MOTION: Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to keep mural and Airport and work to incorporate it with the landscaping, and Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d. Discussion/Recommendation — Airport FY21/FY22 Capital Improvement Program Airport Manager Bondurant discussed and provided updates on FY2022 Capital Improvement Program. e. Discussion — Information/Directional Signs at Float Plane Basin Discussion was a follow-up from previous meeting on December 101, 2020. Parks and Recreation Director Frates provided trail/park maps. The commission was asked about what direction to take with the map, and suggestions included focusing on services/facilities available; highlighting airport restaurant; using a OR code that can be scanned to download map to mobile devices; and a bike rental station. Airport Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 January 14, 2021 7. REPORTS a. Airport Manager— Bondurant reported on the following: • FY22 Budget due to Administration by February 5, 2021; • Possible CRSSA funds for COVID-19 relief. Manager contacted FAA, and found there was not a lot of information available yet and the FAA will keep Kenai informed. Looks like funds have been allocated for Airports, but nothing official has been reported. b. City Council Liaison — Council Member Knackstedt reported on the actions of the December 16, 2020 and January 6, 2021 City Council meetings. 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — February 11, 2021 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Leichliter reported selling a couple hangars, and commented that more people are moving to the area. Commissioner Bielefeld noted he was glad to be back meeting with the Commission in person. 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT— None. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS a. December 2020 Mid -Month Report b. November 2020 Enplanements c. Guide to Creating a Practice Runway d. FAA — COVID-19 Vaccine Transport Considerations for Airport Operators 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Meghan Thibo eau Deputy City Clerk �y OF K4 •�pNb Airport Commission Meeting Page 4 of 4 January 14, 2021