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Home My WebLink About2022-09-08 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 — 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 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, P. Minelga, D. Pitts, J. Caldwell, J. Zirul, J. Daily (via Zoom; unable to vote due to technical issues) Commissioners Absent: Staff/Council Liaison Present: A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval MOTION: J. Bielefeld Airport Manager E. Conway, Administrative Assistant E. Brincefield, Council Liaison Baisden Commissioner Zirul MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Caldwell SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. August 11, 2022 It was noted that the summary showed Commissioner Pitts as absent when he had been present for the meeting, and that the word "en planements" was misspelled under the Manager's Report. MOTION: Commissioner Zirul MOVED to approve the meeting corrections. Commissioner Pitts SECONDED the ORDERED. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. 6. NEW BUSINESS summary of August 11, 2022 with the noted motion. There were no objections; SO a. Discussion/Recommendation — Recommending the Kenai City Council Approve a Special Use Permit to Corvus Airlines, Inc. d/b/a Ravn Alaska LLC for 1,200 Square Feet of Warm Storage of a De -Ice Vehicle. MOTION: Commissioner Zirul MOVED to recommend Council approve a Special Use Permit to Corvus Airlines, Inc. d/b/a Ravn Alaska. Commissioner Pitts SECONDED the motion. It was noted that this was a standard Special Use Permit, and was beneficial to the airport as well as Ravn Alaska. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There were no objections; SO ORDERED. b. Discussion/Recommendation — Recommending the Kenai City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2022-XX - Amending the Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) Aircraft Parking Fees Effective June 1, 2022. MOTION: Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to recommend Council adopt a resolution amending the Kenai Municipal Airport Aircraft Parking Fees. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. Clarification was provided that the resolution amended the rates and fees to accommodate aircraft using apron parking for short turnaround time. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There were no objections; SO ORDERED. c. Discussion/Recommendation — Recommending the Kenai City Council Enact Ordinance No. 3311-2022 - Determining that Real Property Described as Lot 5, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision Addition No. 1, According to Plat No. 83-126 KRD, City -Owned Airport Land Located Outside the Airport Reserve, is not Needed for a Public Purpose, Waiving KMC 22.05.095 Methods of Sale or Disposal and Authorizing the Sale of the Property to Aaron Swanson DBA As Forever Business Plaza LLC. Chair Feeken declared a conflict of interest, stating that Aaron Swanson is a client of hers; she recused herself from voting. MOTION: Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to recommend Council enact Ordinance No. 3311-2022. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. Clarification was provided that this property is located on the Kenai Spur Highway where an old car wash is located. VOTE: YEA: Minelga, Zirul, Caldwell, Pitts NAY: None. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. d. Discussion/Recommendation —Recommending the Kenai City Council Enact Ordinance No. 3312-2022 - Determining Lot 4, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision Addition No. 1 Amended is not Needed for a Public Purpose and Approving the Execution of a Lease with an Option to Purchase between the City of Kenai and Aaron Swanson for the Property. Airport Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 September 8, 2022 Chair Feeken declared a conflict of interest, stating that Aaron Swanson is a client of hers; she recused herself from voting. MOTION: Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to recommend Council enact Ordinance No. 3312-2022. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. Clarification was provided that this property is adjacent to the lot in Ordinance No. 3311-2022. A new lease form will be used, because the lessee is looking to purchase the property. VOTE: YEA: Minelga, Zirul, Caldwell, Pitts NAY: None. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. REPORTS a. Airport Manager —Airport Manager Conway reported on the following: • Parking Revenue continues to grow; August is up 32%. • My Alaskan Gifts did well; 20% of gross sales; further financial information provided. • There will be a resolution going before Council for spruce beetle mitigation. • ENA received new broom/blower this week. • Upcoming projects and grant funding. b. City Council Liaison — Council Member Baisden reminded the Commission about the upcoming work session. 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — October 13, 2022 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS — None. 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None. 11. INFORMATION ITEMS a. July 2022 Enplanement Report 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Meghan hib eau Deputy City Clerk Airport Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 September8, 2022