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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
October 15, 1992
City Hall Council Chambers
Chairman Bill Toppa
* * * * *AGENDA, · ·,.
1. ROLL CALL
2- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 11, 1992 & September 10, 1992
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Review Advertising Proposal
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Daily Use Fee for Airport Ramp Space
b. Council Resolution- Landing Fees
7. AIRPORT MANAGER' S REPORT
8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
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INFORMATION ITEMS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
October 15, 1992
Kenai City Hall
Phil Ames, Vice-Chairman
1. ROLL CALL-
The meeting was called or order by Vice-Chairman Ames at
7'05 p.m.
Commissioners present were' Ames, Werner-Quade, Koerber,
Scott, and Shakleton. Also present were Mr. Measles from the
City Council and Mr. Ernst from the Cit7 of Kenai.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA-
Hearing no objections the agenda was approved. :'
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1992 AND SEPTENBER 10, 1992'
SCOTT MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF BOTH MINUTES AND KOERBER SECONDED.
MOTION CARRIED AND MINUTES WERE APPROVED.
4. OLD BUSINESS'
Discussion regarding the proposed advertising campaign
submitted by Pilgrim Advertising at the last meeting. While
Werner-Quade agreed with much of the proposal, she thought the
bottom line cost was too much. She then offered some
alternative ideas such as advertising in the classified ads
targeting pilots under the Aircraft or Aircraft Parts and
Service classifications rather than an advertisement that
targets the general public. She felt post card mailouts at
the same time the classified ads are running would be good.
She felt contacting a business and asking them to distribute
the Kenai Basin brochures for a nominal fee would be more cost
effective than renting a booth and paying personnel to
represent the Basin at the Sport Fish Show. She also felt the
Chr±~tma~ card ma±l out wa~ a good idea.
Scott agreed the full-blown campaign from Pilgrim was costly
but felt it was a good starting place. He desired to get
other companies (such as hotels, restaurants and taxis) to
assist in the advertising or distributing brochures.
Ames appointed Werner-Quade to take her ideas to El aina Wood
of Pilgrim Advertising to see if the proposal could be
whittled down and make the c~ampaign work.
5. PERSONS TO BE HEARD'
Dean Eichhol z
Dean Eichholz, part owner of Kenai Airport Fuel Services and
Alaska Flying Network, spoke to the Commission regarding the
traffic lane lines. He would like to have the white lines
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done away with in the area where his business 'is located since
large airplanes must park far out and then fuel lines cross
the traffic lines. Also these lines are covered up by
snow/ice much of the year; and when they are visible, they are
causing animosity between pilot customers when they have to
move their planes. He feels the elimination of the white
traffic lines in conjunction with pilot education would make
the airport run smoother. He feels it is not a hazardous
situation because the people driving equipment in the area are
already familiar with possible dangers and that particular'
area is restricted and not open to general public.
Airport. Manager Ernst stated large aircraft are allowed to
block the area during fueling but are not allowed to remain or
park. He suggests a tow rig be put into operation so the
large planes could be moved without starting them. The main
reason for the delineation lines is safety.
Discussion regarding visual cues on the fence and gate~-~ - .....
advising pilots not to park in that area.
Shakleton does not feel the amount of vehicular traffic at
this airport justifies the existence for vehicular traffic
lanes. He feels they make the day-to-day business a hassle.
Werner-Quade. feels liability would be wide open if the lines
were removed and an accident occurred.
Ames stated he would look at the area before making any
recommendations.
6. NEW BUSINESS'
a. Daily Use Fee for Airport Ramp Space.
Discussion regarding Ernst's memorandum of October '6,
1992, establishing a daily use ~ee. Special use permits
are issued to fish processors for a monthly fee, however,
as it stands now the periodic users pay nothing for the
use of the ~acility. Ernst is asking ~or a $40 per day
~ee for use o~ the ramp space. Scott asked Ernst to.
check into getting binders through the insurance carrier
for the periodic user.
ACTION TAKEN' SCOTT MOVED TO APPROVE A DAILY USE FEE AS
STATED IN HIS MEMORANDUM. SHAKLETON SECONDED. MOTION
CARRIED.
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Landing Fees - Council Resolution.
Discussion regarding the landing fee regulations and the
need to clean up and clarify the wording and the need to
make the fees more equitable with all users by
establishing a minimum flat monthly~ fee of $25.
ACTION TAKEN: WERNER-QUADE MOVED TO SUPPORT AND ACCEPT
CHANGING THE LANDING FEES IN THE AIRPORT REGULATIONS TO
$25 PER MONTH PER AIRCRAFT. SCOTT SECONDED.
FOUR AXES - ONE ABSTENTION.
MOT I ON I S CARR I ED.
7. AIRPORT MANAGER' S REPORT-
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Ernst passed out notebooks to each of the Cormmissioners which
included his monthly report and airport regulations.
The RFP's have been sent out to three electrical firms since
Mr. LaSher has been too busy to write the specs for the gates.
FAA has no problem with the City got. ting consultants to do the
work. The RFP's due date is October 28 and, hopefully,
placement of the gates will be early next spring.
8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND OUESTIONS'
Werner-Quade suggested that each Commissioner read the minutes
and packet mailed to them prior to each meeting so items can
readily be discussed. Jotting down thoughts prior to the
meeting could be very helpful.
9. INFORMATION ITEMS' None.
10. AD JOURNMENT ·
SHAKLETON MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN AND SCOTT SECONDED. MOTION
CARRIED AND MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8' 40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
E~rlene Reed, Recording Secretary
for the City of Kenai