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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
Special Meeting - June 4, 1988 - 9:00 A.M.
Mr. D's Restaurant
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Mayor Williams Presiding
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1. ROLL CALL
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Present: Chairman Irwin, Knopper, Stevison
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Absent: Toppa (excused)
Also Present: Mayor Williams; Jim Carter, KPB; Tom Kircher and
Robert Summers, proposed new members; Councilwoman O'Reilly;
and Secretary Loper
2. NEW BUSINESS
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Mayor Williams explained to the Commission that the reason for
calling the meeting was the discuss the Commission forming a
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Military Task Force to study the service available and make a
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report to the Council. Since there are three seats available on
the Commission, Mayor Williams indicated a desire to fill those
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seats with people who are retired and would be willing to serve on
the task force.
The Air National Guard will be expanding with flying units and
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would like to see about a small unit at Kenai. What Kenai needs
at this point is the initial push from a higher person. Senator
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Stevens has expressed the desire to see the P3-Orions in Kenai.
The Council passed an ordinance appropriating $66,000 for
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engineering for runway overlay. Combined with AIP funds, the
runway could be brought up to speed to support the P319. Senator
Stevens has indicated that he is willing to ask for further
funding.
The Commission next discussed a Communications Unit for Kenai
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which would accompany the P31s. Apparently the frigates will be
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playing a part in the communications of the military as well. w
Bob Summers and Jim Carter stated that Admiral Hernandez is the
Commander in Chief of all military affairs while Admiral Hays is
the Commander of CINCPAC, stationed in Honolulu and is in charge
of the Navy. These are two valuable sources for contact regarding
activities pertaining to Kenai.
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Jim Carter stated that -the Kenai Peninsula Borough --is preparing a -
brochure similar to that which Kenai produced which highlights the
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Peninsula. - -It should -be ready by June 20th. - -It was suggested -
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that copies of these brochures be sent to Senator Stevens, Admiral
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Hays and Hernandez.
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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
Special Meeting - June 4, 1988
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O'Reilly asked how many other cities are being
considered for the P31e, answer only Kodiak. Senator Stevens
feels that Kodiak is not that strong a possibility in that the
Coast Guard is stationed there now. Kenai is the only other city
mentioned. It would be appropriate to go face to face with with
the two admirals with the report.
There is a group who will be starting in Ketchikan that will be
looking at cities for home porting that could be approached with
this as well. The home porting is done in two phases, first the
frigates then the land team. The frigates have already made their
stops.
Mayor Williams asked where the P31s are coming from, answer from
Mr. Carter, Senator Stevens has indicated they are a new unit that
is being formed rather than moving an existing unit. Mayor
Williams stated that once the key people are identified, it would
be possible to assign a person from the Task Force to move with
the key people.
Mayor Williams and Mr. Carter discussed with the Commission the
strides taken by Seward to create new jobs and industry. "The
state has spent ;122 million in Seward." Seward is a fine example
if economic development. It forces other cities to see what can
happen. This City Council needs to come to the point of being
willing to move forward.
3. COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Williams - Ascertain planners for project
Mayor Williams - Contact Finance Director regarding funds
Mayor Williams - Resume to Mr. Carter
Tom Kircher - names to Mayor
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:48 A.M. The next meeting of the Commission will be Saturday,
June 18, 1988, 9:00 A.M. at Mr. D's.
anet A. Loper, Planning Specialist
Secretary to the Commission