HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-09 Airport Commission Summary KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
March 9, 1995
City Hall Council Chambers
Chairman Tom Thibodeau
*****&~ENDA*****
1. ROLL
APPROVAL OF
3. PERSONS PR_~S~.NT SCN~..DUL_~D TO BE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Ordinance 1628-95 CAP Taxiway
,6. NEW BUSINESS
7. AIRPORT MaNA~_~R' S REPORT
8. COMMISSION COMM~.NTS ]~ND QUESTIONS
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INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Annual Certification
10. ADJOURNMENT
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KEN]%I AIRPORT COMMISSION
March 9, 1995
City Hall Council Chambers
Chairman Tom Thibodeau
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1. ROLL CALL
Members present-
Bonnie Koerber, Barbara Edwards, Joel Kopp,
Henry Knackstedt, Tom Thibodeau
Members absent-
Ron Holloway, Bob Scott
Also present:
Councilman Ray Measles, Airport Manager Randy
Ernst, Administrative Assistant Loretta
Harvey
APPROVAL OF &~ENDA
Joel Kopp moved for approval of agenda as presented. Barbara
Edwards seconded. Agenda approved as presented
3. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE H~._~R_D
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February
Joel Kopp moved for approval of minutes as presented.. Henry
Knackstedt seconded. Minutes approved as presented.
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Ordinance 162 8-95 CAP Taxiway
Randy Ernst reported this Ordinance had been approved at the
Council level.
Henry Knackstedt add that the RFP's should go out by April 1st.
There will be a 30 day bid period, with a completion date of July
1st.
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b. Peninsula Chambers - Airport Terminal Lease
Joel Kopp reported that he had met with representatives from the
Tourism Marketing Council to discuss placement of visitor
information in the Airport Terminal. The Council would solicit
generic visitor information from Peninsula Chambers and place
them in the glassed in area (where the musk-ox is). This would
be done for the coming Tourism season on a free basis. If this
service is well received by visitors further negotiations would
be made on leasing the space for $225.00 per month.
Randy Ernst noted since that meeting he has had several inquiries
about this space, but they were not viable requests at this time.
MOTION AND VOTE:
JOEL KOPP MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL THAT THE GLASSED IN
SP&CE~ IN THE ~%IRPORT TERMIN~%L, BE PROVIDED ON /% RENT FREE B;~SIS
FOR DISTRIBUTION OF ~ENERIC VISITOR INFORMATION THROUGH THE 1995
TOURIST SEASON. BONNIE KOERBER SECONDED. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Tom Thibodeau said he would like to see Lake Clark National Park
promoted locally. He felt the area was one of the most beautiful
spots in Alaska and presently can only be accessed by air.
Presently all of the air-taxi services are located in Anchorage.
Thibodeau felt it could be a great opportunity for Kenai to
encourage local service to the Lake Clark area.
Councilman Measles said that negotiations have been in the works
for several years to move the Lake Clark Headquarters to Kenai.
If this occurs Kenai would be considered the Gateway to the Lake
Clark area. The Federal Government would then help promote the
area from Kenai.
7 · AIRPORT MAN/%~ER' S REPORT
a. Enplanements
The figures continue to be up from 1994 which was a record year
for the Airport.
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b. Lease Agreement for DGPS Site
The Coast Guard has submitted a lease application for a DGPS on
City land on the east side of Marathon Road. This will be an un-
manned station which includes a 120 foot antenna tower, 500 feet
of ground radials, and a small equipment hut. Approximately 23
acres of land is required for the site, and most of the land
identified for this, are wetlands. The Coast Guard will be
applying for a Corps of Engineers permit.
Councilman Measles noted that most of the system will be
underground and linked with Anchorage. It actually consists of
two systems, so if one fails the other comes on line. The main
purpose is to provide increased tracking accuracy in Cook Inlet.
It will allow accuracy within 12" to 18".
Tom Thibodeau said it would be a positive development for the
City of Kenai. It could eventually help the airport be in a
better position for a DGPS landing strip in the future.
MOTION AND VOTE:
JOEL KOPP MOVED THAT THE AIRPORT COMMISSION A~REES WITH THE D~PS
PROJECT AND RECOMMENDS TO THE PLANNIN~ AND ZONIN~ COMMISSION~ AND
CITY COUNCIL THAT THE LEASE BE ~RANTED. BARBARA EDWARDS
SECONDED. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
d. Car Rental/Ticket Counters
Replacement of the counters started March 8th. When the counter
project is finished J&D Painting will repaint the inside of the
terminal. The new carpet specs are finished. Advertising will
begin March 20th and Ernst will hand carry specs to all local
dealers. Hopefully the bid will be awarded by April 5, with a
June 1st completion date.
e. Camping Area - Floatplane Basin
This has been included in the proposed budget which goes before
Council in May. Approximate costs for this improvement are
$6,000. There will be four camp sites, which will include picnic
tables and pre-cut fire pits. A shallow well with a hand pump
will be centrally located and also a port-a-potty. If this
project is approved it will begin July 1st.
The Commission asked that Henry Knackstedt have a preliminary
plan to them by the April 13th meeting so it can be approved and
submitted to Council for review with the budget.
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8. COIOIIS~ION CO)OfENTS AND OUESTTONS
None.
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INFORI~TION ITF~S
a. Annual Certification
Ernst noted this was the llth certification he has been through
and it is the first one where there were no corrections noted.
He felt this successful inspection was partially due to the Fire
Department's fine work and preparation.
~.0. ZtDJ'OURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8: 2 0 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lor~ta Har~y, Admi~strative Assistant
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