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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-28 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 28, 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. Jim Elson - Availability of Power to Tie Down Spaces from HEA b. Jim Elson - Representative of Economic Development Committee - Discussion of Goals for Each Body Mr. Elson Appears at the Request of Airport Commission 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 14, 1987 5. MANAGER' S REPORT 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Continued Review of Tie-down Master Plan b. Update on Project with Air National Guard - Report from Commissioner Irwin on Time Extension for C-130's c. List of Names from Commissioner Irwin d. Report from ASK* - Not Available by Packet Time 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. INFORMATION a. Copy of Survey Done in Fairbanks on Air National Guard b. Population Projections to Year 2002 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 10. ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 28, 1987, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Held, Kenai City Council Chambers Minutes, Regular Meeting Presiding: Ron Malston, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL , Present Ron Malston Tom Irwin Josh Knopper Tim Miller B ill Toppa Absent · , Frank Stevison (excused) Les Vierra (excused) In Attendance: 2. APPROVAL Randy Ernst, Airport Manager Mr. Jim Elson - Homer Electric Association Economic Development Committee OF AGENDA Agenda approved as presented. 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Mr. Elson was heard after the manager's report. 4. APPROVAL OF M!.N.UTES ..- May 14, 1987 Minutes approved as presented. 5. MANAGER' S REPORT Manager Ernst reported he had received a finished the Master Plan Update. Each Commissioner received The ALT Airport Layout Plan was received also and it copied and a copy given to each Commissioner to their manuals. copy of a copy. will be add to Chairman Malston suggested the Commissioners review the Master Plan and bring their questions to the next meeting. Manager Ernst reported on his attended the Airport Manger's the AAAE, along with the International adopted several trip to San Antonio where he meeting. Mr. Ernst explained Airport Operator's Council items that they wanted to get KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 28, 1987 page -2- into Congress this session. Their looking at October 1987 to pass a continuation of the re-authorization of the AIP program, which is where the airport gets the majority of monies. Both the House and Senate Aviation Sub-Committees have completed their public hearings and in the final drafting stages of the re-authorization. One of the main thrusts the AAAE and AOCI had was that they would like to see the funding level be set at $1.8 billion per year for the next five years, instead of $1 billion. The way it looks now, Congress is looking at three years, but the request is to extend for five years so programs can be lined out better. Mr. Ernst went on to say it looks real good and he thought they are going to go for at least $1.6 billion, and in hopes of getting the five years re-instituted. Mr. Ernst had proposal he will regarding this. an article from Congressman Mineta and have copied for the Commissioners to read Chairman Malston asked Mr. Ernst to write Congressman and Senators from the Airport Ernst will send letters. a letter to our Commission. Mr. Mr. Ernst reported the re-certification of the strip and airport has gone through the FAA with "flying colors." There were some minor things listed: 1) the updating of the operations· manual; 2) a few minor discrepancies with fuel handling. Mr. Ernst was contacted by Russ Oyster, Chief of the Planning Division of the FAA and asked if Mr. Ernst would consent to have a team down from Anchorage of the FAA. They were down today, with six people representing airport facilities, airport planning, airport security and airport flight standards. It began at 8:30 a.m. and ended at 3:00 p.m. The main purpose is of a helpful nature and suggestions if there were any discrepancies noticed. Again, the airport came through with "flying colors." Security was mentioned, which is something that does not pertain to the airport at this point in time, but will need some additional security items once the airport is a jet service operation. At that time, the airport security system will have to be revamped. The team was very pleased with the facility and KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 28, 1987 page -3- plans for the facility in the future. There will probably be a follow-up letter and a copy will be given to the Commission when it's received by Mr. Ernst. There was general discussion regarding security improvements mentioned by the team. Mr. Ernst explained the areas the airport security falls short in are not required at this time, but they are the general security, fence security of the airport, the gates have to be locked in one area, and there was no separation between the baggage handling of the 121 carrier and the 135 carrier. They would require a division of the handlers of the 135 baggage away from the 121 baggage. Mr. Ernst went on to say these are things that would not have to be done now and are not required at this time. The team was real pleased with the airport as a whole. 6. MR. ELSON- HEA and ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT a. Availability of Power to the Tie Down Spaces. Chairman Malston gave Mr. Elson a brief summary of what the committee was trying to accomplish in furnishing power to the Tie Down area without the use of a person to meter the use of power. Mr. Elson indicated this was something that needed to be purposed to the HEA engineering department. He understood he was to appear regarding power to the float plane basin. Commissioner Irwin brought Mr. Ernst up to date as to what took place at the last meeting regarding requests received by some commissioners of individuals who would like to have power available to them. The commissioners continued to discuss power metering and problems it would create. Different avenues were addressed to try and solve the problems that would arise. Mr. Ernst stated Soldotna does have power available, however, .he understood it had very little usage. Mr. Ernst has talked with Merril Field and Fairbanks and they indicated the problems they have had with the power. Mr. Ernst suggested to wait and see what the public outcry KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 28, 1987 page -4- is at the time of completion, as the power would be in place, then at that time, try to devise a system to meter power. Chairman Malston asked the commissioners if this was agreeable and the indication was a general consent to wait. b. Mr. Jim Elson - Economic Development Committee. Mr. Elson explained the Economic Development Committee had two charges from the City Council; 1) to present and prepare a report on the city's economy; 2) make a recommendation as to whether or not there should be a permanent Economic Commission and if so, what type. Last week the report was submitted to Council and next week a work session will be held on the report. Mr. Elson indicated as far as the airport was concerned, the conclusion that was essentially reached was that the airport is vital, not only to the function to the municipal government, but also, vital to the total economy of the city. Other than that, most of the report, was the fact that the airport, in most cases, has capacity in place to be able to sustain future growth. Mr. Elson said the commission is not in the position to make recommendations, that would be what the commission would be doing if the council decides to go ahead and establish a commission. He went on to say it was the commissions' feeling the city needs to take an active role in the marketing of the airport and utilizing the capacity that is already in place. The float plane basin was discussed informally by the Economic Development Commission and Mr. Elson said it was generally felt if the float plane basin is fully utilized, it could serve many different segments of the economy. Not only for the private basin, the guides who come in and out, the recreational flyer, but also, efforts could be made to have Kenai as a marketing center for people who live across the inlet to come in here, do their shopping and this type of thing. This would have an impact on the retail sales. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 28, 1987 page -5- Mr. Elson went on to give a brief review of the Presenters and Presentations that were made and appeared before the Economic Development Commission since it began. The recommendation by the would be to establish recommending seven members. Economic Development Commission a Statutory Commission and · OLD BUSINESS a. Report from ASK*. Letter discussed by the commissioners. and proposal from ASK* was Chairman Malston felt the commission should develope an RFP and decide what specifically is wanted. The letter from ASK*, the goals and intentions of the commission regarding the float plane basin, other avenues available to approach for answers and generally the overall feeling of the proposal of a marketing research was discussed extensively. Chairman Malston asked the commissioners thought to determine what is needed, and suggestions at the next meeting. to give this some return with those It was suggested to contact Mr. Barry Thompson, who is also on the Economic Development Commission. Chairman Malston will call him. b. Update Commissioner time. on Project with Air National Guard. Irwin has no new information to report at this c. List of Names. Commissioner Irwin has several names to add to the mailing list and Commissioner Stevison will have some to add also. The names will be compiled when Commissioner Stevison returns and be given to the Mayor. d. Time Extension - C-130's. Commissioner Irwin reported he has not had the opportunity to meet with Mayor Williams and go over the information. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 28, 1987 page -6- e. Survey and Feasibility Study/Fairbanks Air National Guard. Commissioner Irwin had copies of this study for the commissioners and explained the findings and impact of the study. 8. NEW BUSINESS _ ,, Airport Manger Ernst requested ideas concerning the fifty square foot area in the airport. This could be left as an area for an information type counter available for groups or conventions coming into the area. A limousine service was brought into discussion. The general feeling was a limousine service would not be an appropriate use at this time, and with only one space, wouldn't be fair, and to leave it as a general information area and to go through the Airport Manger for use. The Chairman asked that this be put on the agenda and brought up for discussion at the next meeting to give the commissioners time to come up with some ideas. 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS The Master Plan will be addressed at the next meeting. Commissioner Knopper suggested a brain storming at the next meeting to develope a plan and list of priorities. Mr. Ernst will try to make contact with Northern Air Cargo and ask them to attend the next meeting. Next meeting will be June 11, 1987. 10 . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m. Niva A. Aburto dba/Niva's Clerical Services for the City of Kenai