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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-14 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 14, 1987 7'00 PM Kenai City Hall Ron Malston, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Representative from Northern Air Cargo 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of April 23, 1987 5. MJ~AGER' S REPORT Randy Ernst is in San Antonio. Report will be available at the next meeting. 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Continued Review of Tie-down Master Plan b. Update on Project with Air National Guard 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Recommendation to Council on Resolution Concerning Air National Guard 8. INFORMATION a. Letter from Senator Frank Murkowski b. Packet of Information from ASK 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 10. ADJOURNMENT *** Please bring your information manual to the meeting *** KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 14, 1987, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Held, Kenai City Council Chambers Minutes, Regular Meeting Presiding: Ron Malston, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Ron Malston Josh Knopper Tim Miller Bill Toppa Les Vierra Frank Stevison (excused) Tom Irwin (arrived after roll call) In Attendance: Councilman Wise 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA _ Agenda approved as presented. · APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 23, 1987 , Minutes approved as presented. · MANAGER' S REPORT Airport Manager Ernst was out of town. 5. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a.~ Representative from Northern Air Cargo. representative from Northern Air Cargo was not present. The b. Representative from ASK*, Mr. Alexander S. Kochkin was present. Chairman Malston introduced Mr. Kochkin and asked for his presentation at this time. Mr. Kochkin gave a brief introduction of what ASK* does. Mr. Kochkin indicated the kinds of activities they get involved in range from small search of things where companies or individuals need information for technical matters, legal or marketing and business intelligence to marketing studies, marketing plannin~[_and ..... on .... occasion, get involved in actually managing and '~~P~-~marketing projects; such as, what they are now lnvolve-~---' d in at the Anchorage Trade Center. Most of the work is commercial. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 14, 1987 page -2- Mr. Kochkin: I thought that perhaps we could contribute something to your effort. One of the things that I think is real important is, when marketing any kind of product or service, or whatever, is to actually have some good research; what people think, what is appropriate, whether it's business mixed in the community or what the preception may be of people in the community or potential users of the product of service you would have in applying these kinds of principals to anything, be it an airport, or a product of toothpaste, or polictical candidates. And adapting as may be appropriate, gives you a good insight into what's best. You could engineer..., engineers are notorious for example; for designing something and in their own mind seems wonderful, but in the real world, that is to the market that they're going to have to sell this to, they say, well, that's okay, but, it's not quite what we need, and so it's important to take a look at what is really needed and what are the perceptions of those who are going to be using it, or what you think will be your potential market. Just sort of a general introduction, this is how we like to do things. It's fairly systematic approach, rather than as an advertizing agency, like say; okay we'll come in and help make up wonderful themes, or jingles, or concepts and all that. But without the basic definition of what are the goals and objectives and statagies that will be employed to realize those goals, then it's very hard to design the right kind of plan and whether it be, purely promotional activities or other kinds of planning that will actually fit what it is your trying to do and the needs, in this case, the community and people outside, potential users of the airport. I look at the float plane project as really part of the whole airport. And the airport is essential, I guess you'd say, a hub or a link to the rest of the world and a vital link to the local economy, both in terms of direct job creation and what can be done by coordinating, and I don't mean that just in terms of logistics, but coordinating in a small sense of the word, what's done around the airport and float plane project to try to draw on what strengths that you have here, and to try to, I guess to project these to people who would be likely users of your facilities. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 14, 1987 page -3- Mr. Kochkin went on to explain the kind of activity that he sees ASK* having with the Commission would be: 1) to do some of this basic research, so that they can establish some frame work, to know where people's minds are at, what their perceptions are so that they can do the right kind of planning, whether it be for actual promotional or communications activities, or planning new kinds of business things. That's really vital to get a sense of what the picture is and what kind of trends there might be. Mr. Kochkin provided an outline to the Commissioners of what he does know of the situation. (attached) Chairman Malston's thoughts were directed towards what the Commission could do to sell the float plane basin to bring people in, using it on a regular basis, and the possibility of services for the float plane basin. Commissioner Knopper would be interested in a mail out hereand in of float who Anchorage plane owners, maybe willing to relocate or use the facility, and what they would require. Commissioner Knopper indicated the need to find out who is going to use it and how much they would be willing to spend. Councilman Wise would like to be able to tap into the tourism trade, especially those flying into areas for hunting and fishing that are by-passing the Kenai area. Commissioner Toppa felt one of the most difficult things a float plane owner has is fueling his airplane and felt this to be a first~-~~ Commissioner Toppa explained if fuel could be sold here at a reasonable price and available, they would not make that return trip to Anchorage for fuel. Commissioner Miller indicated there was a need for a longer area to land larger planes or planes with passengers and their gear, so the float plane basin can be utilized by this type of user. Commissioner Miller compared the facilities at Lake Hood, which has an extremely long area for landing. Councilman Wise felt there would be no problem in extending the length of the float plane basin if this was a problem in attracting potential users. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 14, 1987 page -4- Commissioner Miller would like to a~~aC'k~the commercial users and --~om the commercial operators. see the float plane basin would like to get input Commissioner Vierra felt falling into two groups. and what it will take to the long term market and place to bring people in the ~ommissioner's questions were 1) what is the short term market get the market here, and 2) what is what new changes are going to take beyond what's available right now. Chairman Malston suggested Mr. Kochkin make a proposal of what ASK* can do and what the costs would be so this can be addressed to the City Council. The Chairman thought this should be looked at as a whole and what needs to be done to attrack business to the airport; different businesses that could just as well be based from here as out of Anchorage. · OLD BUSINESS a. Continued Review Toppa reported he had general feedback from available. of tie-down master plan. Commissioner talked with several pilots and the them was they would like to have power This was discussed extensively by the Commissions. Different avenues to approach the problem of metering the electricity was discussed. It was suggested by Commissioner Irwin to contact H.E.A. to find out what they may have available for a situation such as this. This will be addressed when Airport Manager Ernst returns, at which time the Commission will ask Mr. Ernst to investigate some way to handle this, as there is a definite need. b. Update of project from Col. Lindemuth was with Air National Guard. The letter reveiwed by the Commissioners. · NEW ~BUSINESS a. Recommendation to Council on Resolution concerning Air National Guard. The Resoulution suggested by Mayor Williams was reviewed by the Commissioners. It was suggested by Commissioner Irwin the word "Wing" be changed to "Unit" throughout the resolution. There was general discussion regarding the meaning of "Wing" to the Air National Guard. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 14, 1987 page -5- MOTION Commissioner Irwin moved that the Resolution concerning the Air National Guard, the word "Wing" be changed to "Unit" thoughout the body of the Resolution and the Resolution be accepted as written wi th the change. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Toppa. The motion was passed by unanimous consent. b. Commissioner Irwin is gathering additional names of people that should be included on the Mayor's mailing list and will have them ready next week. This would include past AAC Commanders that have been involved in expansion of the Air National Guard in Kenai and Fairbanks. Commissioner Irwin has also requested a copy of the survey done in Fairbanks prior to the unit going into that area. Commissioner Irwin suggested contact with Senator office to delay the 130's leaving in October and ask time frame could be extended. Stevens if that Chairman Malston asked Commissioner meeting with Mayor Williams with this contact Senator Stevens office Commissioner Irwin indicated he would. Irwin if he would be suggestion and also in this request. · COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Chairman Malston suggested at some time in the future to get together and have some type of brain storming session. Commission Knopper suggested to have someone from Economic Development Commission attend for this session. the Chairman Malston would like to have some of the operators at the airport also attend a future meeting to gather information. The next meeting will be May 28, will have an excused absence. 1987. Commissioner Vierra KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 14, 1987 page -6- The Chairman would like the frequency of the meetings during the month addressed at the next meeting and added to the agenda. Mr. Kochkin will have a report ready in one week. ADJOURNMENT , , The meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m. N~Va- A, )%bur¥o .............. dba/Niva's Clerical Services for the City of Kenai