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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-11 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COIg~ISSION ***October 11, 1990- 7:00 P.M.*** City ~all Council Chambers Chairman Bob Summers Presidin~ AGENDA 1. RO~.~. CALL 2. APPROVAh OF A~ENDA 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Sue Carter - Kenai Bicentennial Commission b. Mayor John Williams - T-33 Project Update 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 13, 1990 5. OLD BUSINESS 8. CO]4]4ISSION COHNENTS & QUESTIONS 9. ADJOUrNmENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION October 11, 1990 - 7: 00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Bob Summers Presiding 1. ROLL CALL Present: Ames, Summers, Knopper, Shackleton, Toppa, Garnett Also Present: Airport Manager Ernst, Commission Secretary Harvey 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda was presented with additions: 5a. Report on Emergency Preparedness Drill - Randy Ernst MOTION & VOTE: Commissioner Shackleton moved approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Commissioner Knopper. Motion passed by Unanimous Consent. 3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Sue Carter - Kenai Bicentennial Commission Sue Carter, Executive Director, Kenai Bicentennial Commission, reported that the calendar of events was being compiled for the 1991 celebration. There are a lot of activities being planned, with emphasis on the fishing industry and native culture. The Commission is seeking participation from as many local groups as possible. The Commission has been working with the Pentagon and Senator Stevens to see if she could get an aerial demonstration team to the Peninsula. It would either be the Thunderbirds or the Blue Angels. In order for either group to come to the Peninsula, there must be a scheduled event at which to perform. Carter suggested tying the demonstration to the annual airshow with a possible theme of "Bicentennial Salute to Aviation," with displays of older aircraft and the history of local aviation. Carter.felt that the Airport Commission could help sponsor this event and have input about the celebration. Carter said that the earliest she would know whether a group would be coming would be December. She was just presenting it to the Commission to see if they would be interested in sponsoring the event. Chairman Summers asked if the demonstration didn't take place, what the Airport Commission could do as an alternative event? He also asked what.time of year Carter proposed. Kenai Airport Commission October 11, 1990 Page 2 Carter suggested that just the airshow with a Bicentennial theme would be good. She thought that May, August or late September were open, but she wasn't sure without looking at the calendar. She said that there might be some cost involved, but that the Bicentennial Commission had been soliciting funds from different organizations and could possibly find a financial sponsor for this event. Chairman Summers asked what the deadline would be for details to be worked out for this event. Carter suggested that early spring would be good and give plenty of time for advertising, etc. Ran4y Ernst suggested that the event be scheduled in the late part of summer, since the airport has a large drainage project scheduled in the first part of summer 1991. He said that if the event needed to be held before the drainage project was completed, the construction contract could specify that large equipment be moved prior to the show. Carter said that the aerial demonstrations draw an average of about 5,000 people. As soon as the show is scheduled, it would be advertised in the calendar, airline magazines, and assorted visitor guides throughout the State. Ernst recommended that a Resolution for funds be presented to Council as soon as possible. If funds will be needed, they can be presented in next year's budget. Carter suggested that someone from the Airport Commission should meet with her in the near future to discuss details, possible costs, etc. Chairman Summers suggested that Bill Toppa, who handles public relations for the Commission, meet with Carter and report back to the Commission at their next meeting. Carter said that one area which should be addressed is the security for the event. She suggested the possibility of using the National Guard or the local Civil Air Patrol. Chairman Summers thought that the Civil Air Patrol would be a valuable resource in helping with displays and setting up the show. Ernst asked that he be included in the meeting between Carter and Toppa. Kenai Airport Commission October. 11, 1990 Page 3 b. Mayor John Williams - T-33 Project Mayor Williams was unable to attend this meeting. The Commission secretary was asked to reschedule this report for the next meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 13, 1990 MOTION & VOTE: Commissioner Knopper moved for approval of the minutes as presented, seconded by Commissioner Shackleton. Motion passed by Unanimous Consent. 5. .OLD BUSINESS a. Report on Emergency Preparedness Drill Randy Ernst reported that the Airport had conducted an emergency preparedness drill in accordance with Airport Certification requirements. The drill was probably the first in Alaska to be carried out in the dark. The scene was very realistic, with victims in various states of injury. Ail available local emergency services were involved. There were two main problem areas with the drill. One, that crews evacuate the injured in less time; and two, that additional lights are needed for Truck #4. The drill went very well and will be a great help in preparing an emergency plan which could be used in other emergency situations. Chairman Summers said he had attended the drill and that it was very realistic. The initial response time was very good, about two minutes. It took approximately 44 minutes to get the first victims from the scene, which he felt was a bit excessive. Ernst said that the delay in evacuating victims was being addressed in the critique. Chairman Summers also noted that he felt the drill was very beneficial and he hoped that more Commissioners would attend any future drills. Kenai Airport Commission October 11, 1990 Page 4 b. Pay Parking at Airport Terminal Ernst reported that the City Council had concurred with the Airport Commissions request to investigate the possibility of pay parking at the airport. However, the Council only wanted to charge for long term parking. Ernst had been checking into this possibility and reported that the tentative cost for a parking lot across the street from the existing lot would cost $91,000. Ernst distributed information on a pay box system and said he would keep the Commission informed on progress of this project. c. ~ift Shop Request to Sell Pull Tabs and Tickets Ernst reported that the owner of the gift shop in the terminal had requested to install a satellite ticket dispensing unit. She had also discussed the possibility of selling pull tabs from her store. Commissioner Toppa asked if the ticket dispenser would compete with travel agents already in the terminal? Ernst said he couldn't see any problem with the ticket dispenser. Chairman Summers asked for the Commission's recommendation on selling pull tabs in the terminal. MOTION: Commissioner Garnett moved to recommend to Council to make it a matter of policy to not allow pull tab sales in the airport terminal at any time. Commissioner Shackleton seconded. VOTE: Passed unanimously. c. Landing Fee Increases Ernst reported that a meeting had been held on September 25th to discuss increasing fuel flowage fee. After a lengthy discussion all persons present agreed that it would be preferable to increase the landing fees from $.20 to $.25 per thousand pounds of certified gross take-off weight, and to eliminate fuel fees. A draft resolution had been prepared for the Commission's review which addressed this amendment to the Airport Regulations. Kenai Airport Commission October 11, 1990 Page 5 Commissioner Knopper asked how this landing fee increase compared to other airports throughout the State. Ernst said that all other airports charged a higher landing fee and that this would eliminate fuel fees completely. Commissioner Shackleton said that he felt the proposed landing fee increase would be more equitable for all involved and spread the fees out over more users. MOTION & VOTE: Commissioner Garnett moved to approve proposed Resolution to increase landing fees. Commissioner Ames seconded. Passed by unanimous consent. 6. NEW BUSINESS Ernst said that Charles Tuiland has a floatplane business and will be requesting a commercial lot on the float plane basin next year. He would like to put a small building on that lot, where his clients can wait for him before their trip. Ernst felt the Commission should draft a uniform building plan so all the buildings on the float basin would be similar. Commissioner Toppa suggested that Ernst talk to Tuiland to see if he would give a copy of his plan to the Commission to use in preparing the criteria for buildings on the float plane basin. Commissioner Garnett asked how big of building would be needed for storage units on the float basin. Ernst felt that the units didn't need to be too large, perhaps 8 X 12, but with large doors to facilitate floats, etc. Commissioner Garnett suggested that a section be incorporated into the guidelines which would require all plans and specs to be approved by the .Airport Manager. Ernst also noted that there were some fuel tanks now in existence on the float plane basin which did not meet DEC requirements. The tanks were supposed to be contained in pits but were presently above ground. Commissioner Shackleton said that people should have to get a permit from the DEC before building tanks. The Commission could not approve building any tanks until the DEC permit was acquired. Kenai Airport Commission October 11, 1990 Page 6 Chairman Summers asked that Ernst draft recommendations about buildings and fuel tanks for next meeting. 7.. AIRPORT MANAGER ' S REPORT Ernst distributed a chart showing passenger enplanements for the year. It showed that the three airlines are getting an equal amount of passenger flow. 8, COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8-50 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Commission Secretary