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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-11 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION June 11, 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 May 28, 1987 5. MANAGER' S REPORT 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion- Review of Airport Master Plan b. Update on Project with Air National Guard - Report from Commissioner Irwin on Time Extension for C-130's 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. INFORMATION a. Copy of Proposal from Congressman Mineta 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 10. ADJOURNMENT NOTE TO COMMISSIONERS- A copy of survey done in Fairbanks on Air National Guard was given to the City Manager KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION June 11, 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 Frank Stevison Les Vierra Absent , , , Bill Toppa (excused) In Attendance: Randy Ernst, Airport Manager Councilwoman Bailie 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as presented. · PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ao Representative - Northern Air Cargo. Did not appear. AP.P.R..O..VAL OF... MINUTES - May 28, 1...987 Minutes approved as presented. 5. MANAGER' S REPORT Airport Manager Ernst introduced Bill Nelson, the design engineer of the float plane basin, with the firm, William J. Nelson & Associates. Mr. Ernst thought Mr. Nelson could clarify any questions the commissioners may have. Mr. Nelson began with the question of what would secured area, regarding the city water storage tank. be a Mr. Nelson explained the way the fencing is laid out now, the tank will remain a secured area. In reference to the access road from First Avenue running along the property line into the project, that's essentially a section line, so it was run down the center, and it happens to be outside of KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION June 11, 1987 page -2- the fence, and is also an additive alternate. (Mr. Nelson demonstrated with the map he brought for the commissioners to see while he explained) The access from First Avenue, up to what they're calling the Ramp Road that is at Fourth Avenue, that has been made an additive alternate. The reason being, the road is not absolutely essential to the function of this facility. It may be necessary to build that road for other reasons; keeping traffic out of neighborhoods or something like that. That is on the outside of the fence at this time. The reason it was made an additive alternate, was if the bids come in the way my estimates are, we would be able to build the basic facility and that portion of the access road. But, in case the bids come in a little high, if my estimate of their estimation costs is low, then we need to be able to delete something, so that's why that was set up as an additive alternate. Chairman Malston asked when we build that road along the fence line, for an access from Fourth Avenue into the float plane basin, is that correct? Mr. Nelson: No. That would provide a First Avenue access. Chairman Malston: It would come in from First Avenue, where does it enter the fence? Mr. Nelson: At Fourth. Chairman Malston: That being the case, then you could get in from Fourth also? Mr. Nelson: Right. Chairman Malston: Why would people even use that road to enter the float plane basin, when they can come down Birch and Four th? Mr. Nelson: They wouldn't unless you did something with the fence in there which would not be a major cutoff to block them off. You'd have to do some re-fencing so to speak. Chairman Malston: Was anything in the plan for that? KENAI June page AIRPORT COMMISSION 11, 1987 -3- Mr. Nelson: No. Commissioner Stevison: Isn't there just a gate there? Mr. Nelson: Our plan at this time is just to take that gate down, build the road, realign the gate a little bit, put it back up, essentially in the same place. Commissioner extend Four th? Stevison: How practical would it be just to Mr. Nelson: That's what the basic bid plan is right now, is just to extend Fourth. The thing is, Fourth Avenue and Birch come through residential neighborhood, there's no question. They're paved roads and it does provide good access and so from a purely functional stand point, it's not necessary to build the other road that gives access from First. Councilwoman Bailie had some information and a expressed from Councilman Wise, given in written Councilwoman Bailie concerning this. concern form to Councilwoman Bailie read the questions: The environmental impact study and the master plan deliberately designed a float plane basin to avoid undesirable impacts on the adjacent residential neighborhood; namely access to be First Street adjacent westerly of the Cemetery, access for Fourth, Fifth or Third was to be prohibited. This was according to the Environmental Impact Study and the Master Plan. Mr. Nelson: I'd have to look at that to see if it specifically excluded. was Councilwoman Bailie continued with Councilman Wise' notes: Additional on seasonal change over, floats to wheels, vice- versa, requires runway access. We were told that would not be ... Mr. Nelson said there is runway access. Councilwoman Bailie not be any runway about security. explained the other night, there would access because FAA was very concerned KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION June 11, 1987 page -4- Mr. Nelson explained that what they've done is put in a limited access taxi-way and there's a gate across there and that gate will require the airport manager or some other personnel to unlock it and open it. You're looking at that thing being used some on the order of fifty times a year, so it's not like it's continuous, have to go over and unlock the gate. Councilwoman Bailie has been built as a project, which would through First Street, continued, part of the necessary road result of the exiting parking area be lost. He's talking now of access I believe. Mr. Nelson: That will used, on the plan here it's this section from here to here (demonstrated) that has been built and will be used. This section from here to here (demonstrated) won't be used, has been built and won't be used. So I'd about 75% of that portion is being used. Mr. Nelson went on to demonstrate. The Commissioners, Councilwoman Bailie, Ernst and Mr. Nelson went on to discuss expressed ideas and concerns involving safety, traffic and impact on neighborhood. Airport Manager the project and security, access, MOTION Commissioner Irwin moved to go ahead and jog the fence to close off vehicular traffic from Fourth Avenue and the gate will be accessible through the new addition off First. As an addition to Alternate 1. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Knopper. Chairman Malston called for the question. Chairman Malston Commissioner Irwin Commissioner Knopper Commissioner Miller Commissioner Stevison Commissioner Vierra yes yes yes yes yes yes The motion passed. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION June 11, 1987 page -5- Mr. Nelson briefly explained the rest of the facility plans. Basically, just so you'll know what the facility entails and what you're offering to the public for use; you've got access through this Ramp Road and as it implies there's a launch ramp where you can transfer planes from floats to wheels and there will be about a thousand feet of level graded area, it won't be covered with gravel, but it would be more or less passable by cars, for parking, where they can park airplanes along side, one side of the taxi-way. That's kind of an itinerant parking as an option to having developed lease lots at this time. So you will have a place for people to come in and tie up their plane, hop in a car and drive off. As far as the runway itself, it's 3500 feet long. Has a turning basin at the north end. That's pretty much it, it's the basic project. We've eliminated the developed leased lots and water and sewer to keep the costs down. That was kind of the, from the outset, one of the design criteria, was to try and keep this thing under 2 million. That's what we pared it down to do. Mr. Nelson left the plans for the commissioners thanked by Chairman Malston and the commissioners. and was Chairman Malston asked Airport anything further to report. Manager Ernst if he had Mr. Ernst explained the letter he included in the commissioners packet. This letter was prepared to send to the Legislature, Senate and Representatives. The letter was in support of a five year term for AIP and support of a funding level of 1.7 billion. Also, included for the approval of the commission was, support of smaller airport issues; terminal aid and small airport entitlements. (Letter attached). 6. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion: Review of Airport Master Plan. Chairman Malston asked for discussion from the Commissioners. The Commissioners discussed the plan and agreed this was the final plan and had no questions of Airport Manager Ernst. Chairman Malston reported, due to an illness in his family KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION June 11, 1987 page -6- he has not yet contacted Barry Thompson, however, he will contact him and report at the next meeting. b. Update - Air National Guard, Time Extension for C-130's Commissioner Irwin talked with Mayor Williams and learned Mayor Williams had talked with a lobbyist in Washington who was meeting with the Secretary of the Air Force, to clarify the air rescue mission in Alaska. There has been no contact with Senator Stevens until this meeting takes place, then he can continue with better knowledge of what is to become of the aircraft. Commissioner Irwin also explained, the Mayor has spoken with Governor Cowper and he is very supportive of the efforts to get a unit in Kenai. Commissioner Irwin and Commissioner Stevison have names and addresses to add to the mailing list of persons who might be of help in this project. NEW BUSINESS , a. Mr. George Miller. Chairman Malston introduced Mr. Miller to the commissioners and explained Mr. Miller's idea of putting in a Native Arts Gift Shop in the terminal building. Mr. Miller explained he did not need much space to start with, approximately 200 feet. He gave Mr. Ernst a map of the area he thought he could use after he researched and looked around the terminal area. The commissioners and Mr. Ernst continued to discuss the project Mr. Miller had in mind, and relayed to Mr. Miller the avenues to go through to get this approved. Commissioner Vierra would like to see the commission endorse this concept and felt it would generate revenue. Mr. Miller added, the products would be strictly items made in Alaska, no imports. He will be making several trips to wholesalers in the North and to Savoonga and Nome, and perhaps one more area. Discussion by Mr. Ernst, the Commissioners and Councilwoman Bailie. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION June 11, 1987 page -7- MOTION Commissioner Vierra moved the commission would support the concept of using that space in the interim until such time that the west end is developed for concession purposes and make that recommendation to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Irwin. The motion passed by unanimous consent. 8 . INFORMATION a. Copy of Newsletter article from Congressman Mineta. Chairman Malston introduced this article for information. · COMMISSION_ COMMENTS & QUESTIONS Commissioner Stevison asked when would the commission begin discussion on the remodeling of the terminal. Airport Manager Ernst explained the time needs to take place before this can begin. element and what Commissioner Stevison would like to invite people for ideas. Mr. Ernst thought this may architect develops a plan. be a bit premature until an Chairman Malston suggested at what the commission perceives airport for the future. the next needs meeting to discuss to be done at the Commissioner Vierra will be excused for the next meeting. June 25th meeting cancelled. Next meeting, July 9, 1987. 10 . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Niva A. Aburto dba/Niva's Clerical Services for the City of Kenai