HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-05 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMITTEE
Thursday, 3anua~y 5, 1984
Kenai City Hall
Raymond Measles, Chairman
1. ROLL CALL
P~esen~: Measles,
Sibley
Ames, Barnes (for Bielefeld), 3ones,
Mayo~ Tom wagoner, Oim Swalley,
Bill Brighton, City Manage~
Airport Manager,
Absent: Lofstedt & Oleson
It was noted that there were six members of the Committee,
Mr. Sibiey noted that if one of the owners of Grizziy
Aircraft were contacted regarding membership, aII FBOs at
the airport wouid be represented. It was the consensus of
the Committee to have the secretary contact GrizzIy
Aircraft regarding interest in membership.
It was noted that the~e is no vice chairman to take the
chai~ in the absence of the chair.
Chairman Heasles called for nominations for vice chair.
MOTION:
Committee Hembe~ Hr. Phil Ames nominates Mr.
seconded by Committee Hembe~ M~. Eric Barnes.
Sibley,
MOTION:
Committee Hembe~ Hr.
Committee Membe~ M~.
member Barnes.
3erry Sibley
Bud Lofstedt,
.,
nominates absen~
seconded by CommiEtee-
VOTE:
Committee Membe~ Sibley elected by vo~e of ~ to 2.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Only a sample agenda was in use fo~ ~his meeting.
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
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5. NEW BUSINESS
Committee Member Sibley gave a brief summary of events up
~o ~he poin~ of ~his meeting which included a survey of ~he
floa~ plane basin by ~he Committee members and a reques~ for
ideas on how to develop.
Committee Member Alan Jones stated that he felt it would be
desirable to obtain the SE quarter of Section 2~, not only
for the proposed float plane basin, but for any future
airport development as it would be an immeasurable asset to
the City of Kenai. Mr. Swalley noted that the Airport Master
Plan calls for 80 acres. Mayor Wagoner pointed out that
most of the land in question is wetlands and not developable
so there should be problem in obtaining the necessary
permits from the Corps of Engineers.
Mr. Sibley presented his plan to the Committee stating that
he had contacted Mr. Pattison of the FAA and Mr. Moore who
is knowledgable in float plane basins to obtain their
opinions. His plan falls within the guidelines of both
gentlemen. Mr. Sibley's plan was done in phases for
financial purposes mostly, but is designed so that all
phases could be done at once.
Phase I entails mostly leveling the area for visibility by
~he ~owe~, p~ovide 7 lo~s a~ 350' and ~un u~ili~ies under
Ehe ~axiway; vehicle access would be f~om ei~he~ 4~h o~ 5th
S~ee~s plus above g~ound wa~e~ s~o~age; culver~ will need
~o be laid a~ound ~he basin fo~ d~ainage; a chain link fence
surrounding ~he basin; and a fi~e s~op.
Phase II would be to grade from the existing basin to the
taxiway~ take that gravel and construct an access from Bravo
taxiway should the gravel be good grade. Mr. Swalley noted
that a ski or grass strip could be added when the grading is
being done.
Phase III is },000' landing and take-off runway. Mr.
Pattieon has indicated that the channel from Lake Hood and
Lake Spenard is smaller than the proposed channel~ plus e
~0 ° elope into the basin. Approximate cost: $160,000.
The Committee next discussed a time table. The plan needs
to be approved, go on to the City Council, and work begun as
soon as possible as the time to dig is before spring when
the runoff begins. It was pointed out by the City Manager
that one of the things the Council will want to look at is
an engineer's report when considering the plan. Committee
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member Jones stated that he felt it would be economic
not to have an engineer's opinion before proceeding.
biggest expenditure would probably be in the fueling
portion.
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It was the consensus of the Committee to go with the design
as submitted by M~. Sibley.
A time line was tentatively developed as follows:
1)
Approve concept design
2) Meet with engineer to work out
cost
design and estimated
3)
Meet with FAA on 1/12/84 to obtain input/approval of
design
4)
P~epa~e engineering estimate to take to City Council:
something that they can take action on
5)
Apply fo~ Co~ps of Enginee~ permits as necessary
6. OLD BUSINESS
None
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COMMITTEE QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
None
8. ADOOURNMENT
The~e being no fu~the~ business, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:50 pm. The next meeting of the Airport Committee will be
Thursday, 3anua~y 12, lP84 at City Hail.
Oanet Lope~
Secretary