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IMNAZ AIRPORT COMMISSION
December 8, 1989 7 pm
Kenai City Hall Council Chambers
f Bob Summers, Presiding
1. ROLL CALL
Tom Irwin, Excused
Bill Toppa
Josh Knopper
Bob Summers
Phil Ames
Brian Schackelton
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Randy Ernst,Director Airport
Marge O'Reilly
Persons Present To Be Heard
Dan Pitts -
Tom Sumey
Danny Brewer
Dean Eicholtz
Tom Thibodeau
Bill Nelson
DISCUSSION:FLOAT PLANE TIE DOWN SLIPS
Bill Nelson, Architect -Planner, reviewed the Float Plane Project
due to open the spring of 89. He commented that there was a
great deal of interest from individuals as well as commercial and
Fixed Base Operators. He further explained that he and Airport
Manager Randy Ernst, had discussed the needs and various layouts
for such a facility and showed a possible plat drawing of some
of the uses of such a facility. Thirty five slips are now
built and at this time 23 applications have already been received
for tie downs. Airport Manager Ernst said that of the 35 slips
possibly 10 of them will be designated for commercial use. Since
this is in the planning, suggestions and comments were solicited
from prospective users and the folks present to be heard.
Dean Eicholtz-Alaska Flying Network, said that they will be
interested for a instruction,rental,maintenance and fueling
operation. He said the 200x400 size lot would be to large for
one operation and would probably accomodate two or three businesses
combined.
At this -point -Commissioner Phil].Ames-asked,if any spot could be chosen
by Mr. Eicholtz on the plat shown where would he want to beat which
time he replied they would prefer the south end of the facility for
easier access.
Randy Ernst was asked how much the rental would be and he said
possibly 6% a year of the assessed value of the parsel of land,
which could run perhaps $30 to $40,000 a year.
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Tom Surrey commented as a private pilot and said this facility
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cost, and the closeness to a runways going from floats to wheels.
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Tom Thibodeau-Civil Air Patrol Commander , stated they would
definitely be interested in using -such a facility for one or
two float plane slips. In response to Commissioner Ames question
as to where he would like to be located on such a facility, his
comment was also the south end of,the facility and also it would
be important to have fuel accessibility for their needs.
Danny Brewer -Alaska Air West said that after looking at the plat
shown by Bill Nelson, the deciding factor as to where they _would
go and to what degree their operation would be was going to be
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dictated by,again, the accessibility of the area.
Dan Pitts -Kenai Airport Fuel Service, said he is looking.at this
from a fueling operators standpoint and is planning on renting slips
and operating as a fuel supplier.
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All suggestions from those present will.be taken into consideration
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by the Airport Commission and used in future planning.
Commissioner Phil Ames asked each person present where they'would
like to be at the Float Plane Basin and their replies and ideas
will also be used in future planning. Tie downs are now at the
Float Plane area and Manager Ernst said that he could not see the
City of Kenai supplying snow maintenance at the present time. The
sum of $360 per month for a private person and $480 per month for a
commercial, has been set.
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Commissioner Ames said that it seemed to him the only problem at
this time was in having a taxi way on the west side of the runway.,.
and suggested if a paved one wasn't affordable then perhaps a gravel
one should be considered.
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3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Bill Toppa to approve the agenda and Phil Ames
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seconded. Agenda was approved as read.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 1998.
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Minutes were approved as read.
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November 10, meeting there was no quorum so this gathering was an
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informal information.session with Bill Nelson.
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DIRECTORS REPORT
Application and -grant -has-been approved for the 2 inch -overlay far --
the ALPHA and BRAVO Taxiways. Pre application has been submitted
for drainage studies to the FAA and will be AIP funded. Pre applica-
tions will be in befor the Christmas holiday for the overlay of
the main runway and Charlie Taxiways. The projected cost on this
is 1.6 million but does not include the inspection cost. The total
of AIP funds available will be at about 1.8 million, so the cost of
overlay will be covered.
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G & S Construction of Soldotna was awarded the bid for the Airport
Terminal at $697,000 and hopefully it will be completed by 7-1-89.
At this time the bar and restaurant will be served eviction notice
for non-payment and must vacate the premises by 12-11-88.
Commissioner Bob Summers suggested some type of vending machine for
the airport. Possibly that dispensed sandwiches, coffee,drinks,etc.
It was felt by those present ,some type of food item should•be made
available to the general public using the airport facility.
6. OLD BUSINESS
Report on Navy Homeporting Project. None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion. Request for Drag Strip at Airport for "Alaska
Peninsula Cruisers".
Manager Randy Ernst stated that because of safety regulations
he could not see where they could be accomodated in their request.
All commissioners agreed and they will be notified accordingly.
Commissioner Josh Knopper nominated Bob Summers as Vice Chairman
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Motion passed.
Float Plane Basin. After discussion was finished on the Float Plane
Basin the comment was made that the major problem surfacing at this
time seemed to be a road for accessibility plus a restroom and
telephone facility. This will be put on the January 1989 agenda
for further input and discussion.
The next meeting.will be January 12, 1989 at the Airport Managers
Office.
Commissioner Brian Schackelton made a motion to adjourn•the meeting
and Josh Knopper seconded. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
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