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Home My WebLink About1988-03-24 Airport Commission Summaryr >i KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION March 24, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. Kenai Municipal Airport - Manager's Office Tom Irwin, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4.• APPROVAL OF MINUTES of February 9, 1988 ^ • S. DIRECTOR'S REPORT ,;� ,'N �►/�. OLD BUSINESS a. Update: Airport Terminal Renovation b. Update: Air Guard Proposal C. Update: Float Plane Basin •' d. Discussion: Goals 6 Objectives e. Discussion: FAA - Kenai Alternate NEW BUSINESS INFORMATION/CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS q.J�. COMMITTEE QUESTIONS & COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT ytr " Set agenda for next meeting - (o ..IWiJr:+ .. - - •.. ....� , tR y, t•'•a!!'Litu�_�`!t ,.t."_.:Etiu'Y;;��'T��= .yi. ..�. ;ra•_ :t.a:-»1.1aiCj• �%Yr�lrl/. �,.�}�t.�.. • r r KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION Minutes, Regular Meeting March 24, 1988, 7 pm Held, Kenai Airport Terminal Presidings Tom Irwin, Chairman 1. ROLL Present Absent Tom Irwin Josh Knopper (Unexcused) Frank Stevison Matt Raymond (Unexcused) Bill Toppa Les Vierra Shannon Turner In Attendance: Marge O'Reilly, Councilwoman Randy Ernst, Airport Manager S; ��:•. 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA No action taken. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 9. 1988 Regarding Item il, Councilwoman O'Reilly was in attendance at the February 9, 1988 meeting. The minutes were approved as corrected. S. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Airport Manager Ernst reported the new fish display was in and commented on how well the job was done. The float plane basin will begin construction and the contractor's schedule has been received. The FAA has been advised of the intended closure of the runway, which will be the north 1300 feet. The closure is anticipated from April loth until the lot of June, for the moving of fill. Letters to all airport users have been issued. All local users have been notified by hand -delivered letters. The plan for the airport terminal renovation was explained by Airport Manager. The renovation has been shelved as of - the -City Council meeting- of- March-2nd; due tcF--the -economic situation, with the exception of completing the plans. _.flair •. ._,..:.t.:i .'.a�.:a-.J.i;:.•. v ... ,_ . r 11. ,t Fi - --- - J r KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION March 24, 1988 page 2 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Airport Terminal Renovation. A brief discussion took place regarding the estimate figures of the renovation, which prompted the decision to shelve the plan to renovate at this time. b. Air Guard Proposal. Chairman Irwin reported the Air Rescue is going to the Air Guard and they have requested money for facilities. Mayor Williams has met with the Governor, however, Chairman Irwin has not made contact with Mayor Williams for an update of the meeting. c. Float Plan Basin. Discussed earlier. Commissioner.' Vierra suggested discussion regarding tie -down rates. Discussion followed regarding yearly and monthly lease ' rates, maximum time of use, rates established in other areas, access and use in winter months, and feasibility, liability and risk of ski plane use. MOTION Commissioner Vierra moved to recommend to City Council an annual fee of 0360.00 for non-commercial and $480.00 for commerical. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Toppa. Discussions The general consensus was for a five month operation with no winter use. The Commissioners based the fees on a $30.00 per month and $40.00 per month rate, and suggested this could be subject to review after each contract year. The vote passed by unanimous consent. Airport Manager Ernst will draw up a resolution for the City Council meeting, and also, a plan for the aircraft tie -down ramp with some stipulations on type of tie -downs required and restrictions, and bring them to the next meeting for review. d. Goals & Objectives. Commissioner Turner suggested the goals and objectives be discussed at another meeting. The Commissioners decided to conduct a work session on goals and objectives for the next meeting. e. - FAA - Kenai Altarnate_.-- _Airport- Manager -Ernst brought- -- --- - the Commissioners, who were not present at the last meeting, up to date. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION March 24, 1988 page 3 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Flight Service • 4th of July Fly -In. The letter from Mayor Williams regarding the Flight Service Station open house was discussed. Commissioner Toppa indicated the open house would have to be conducted sometime after May 22nd, and perhaps by the next meeting, he would have a better idea of when this might take place. The Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Fly -In event was discussed. Commissioner Vierra will ask Barry Thompson to contact Airport Manger Ernst regarding this function. b. Restaurant/Bar i Lounge. The Commissioners discussed the status and bid requirements for the operation of the restaurant, bar and lounge. Comments were made regarding terms of lease, renewable options, performance, revenue generated, establishment of base amount, percentage of gross, rate change with the possibility of renovation and comparison to ' other rentals. It was the felt the bar and restaurant should be bid separately. MOTION Commissioner Stevison moved to recommend to City Council for approvals to establish a fixed amount base rate plus percentage of grossr a contract lease of five years with an option to renew for another five years, with the understanding of a possible move, should the renovation of the terminal take place, and renegotiation of the rate after renovation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner. The motion passed by unanimous consent. c. Lockers. Councilwoman O'Reilly asked about the possibility of lockers at the airport terminal. This item was discussed regarding security, location and availability of lockers on a 24 hour basis. No action taken. 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS The next meeting will be a work session to work on goals and objectives and take place on April 14th. KWAI AIRPORT COMMISSION March 24. 1988 4 page Commissioner Vierra will be absent for the April 14th . meeting. . :.::. ..' 10. ADJOURNMENT MOTION \r. r Commissioner Stevison moved to adjourn. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion. _ The meeting adjourned at Ss20 pm. Ova A. Aburto -__-..- dba/Niva's Clerical Services