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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-10 Airport Commission Summary1. Roll Call KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION AGENDA August 10, 1995 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Tom Thibodeau 2. A=_nroval of A.qenda 1 Persons Present Scheduled to be Heard a. Cheryl Sutton, Salmon Producers Alliance Barbara Kangas, Midnight Sun Reservation Central 4. ~ Ar~13roval of Minutes _ _ May 11, 1995 5. Old Business 6. New Business a. Update on projects Discuss ramp parking fees for large aircraft Revise "Loading Only" dofinition Airport Reg. 6.05.010(c) 7. Airr~ort Manager's Re=oH 1 Commission Comments and ~_uestion; 1 Information Items 10. Adjournment _ Please contact city hall at 283-7535 if you are unable to attend. AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 10, 1995 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIRMAN TOM THIBODEAU, PRESIDING ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. by Chairman Thibodeau. Those present were as follows: Commission members: Holloway (arrived at approximately 7:40 p.m.), Kopp, Knackstedt, Edwards, Koerber and Thibodeau. Absent was Scott. Staff present: City Clerk Carol L. Freas, Airport Manager Randy Ernst and Vice Mayor Raymond Measles (arriving at approximately 7:40 p.m.).' ITEM 2: APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Commissioner Kopp MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Knackstedt SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -ac Cheryl Sutton/Salmon Producers Alliance Ms. Sutton was not available at the beginning of the meeting. Item 3-b. See discussion following 3-bo Barbara Kangas/Fun in the Midnight Sun Reservation Central Ernst referred to the information included in the packet in regard to the reservation central proposal of Ms. Kangas. Ms. Kangas explained she would like to rent space in the airport terminal for June, July and August of 1996. Her business is a reservation service for rentals, such as fishing guides, RVs, hunting guides, RV parks, B&Bs, motel/hotels, etc. She would not be taking reservations for airlines or car rentals. She also offers call-waiting for her customers, private mail boxes and mailing and brochure distribution. The lease space she suggested renting was that space formerly occupied by Raven Transit. It would be the last counterspace beside the car rentals, by the front door. Kangas added, she is requesting a lease at this time, in order that she can arrange for KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 10, 1995 PAGE 2 advertising space in the Alaska Magazine, Milepost and Internet. Those advertisements need to be forwarded to the magazines in September. The booth would be open from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and have an attendant there throughout those hours. Kangas also explained she would make the booth area as simple as possible. Her telephone would be mobile, a stand for brochures. Everything at the booth would be mobile. Commissioner Kopp asked if the space would be needed for non-profit organizations in the area which it has been available for in the past. Ernst explained the use of the area has been very informal. There have been no contracts, etc. for use of the space. Kangas added she would share space with non-profits if necessary. Ernst added, cost for the space would be marginal as it is a small area. Council would decide if there should be a flat rate charged or a square foot charge. Ernst stated he would probably recommend a flat rate as she wants the space on a trial basis. The Airport Commission should make a recommendation to Council whether to lease the space or not. Ernst warned that comer of the terminal receives a lot of travel. She could not obstruct the walking area. Also, advertisements are not allowed on the front of the counters (signs or otherwise). Because of the small wall space available there, a stand-up type of sign could be placed on top of the counter. Kangas added, she would make sure brochures carried off and left by waiting passengers, etc. would be picked up and returned to the brochure stand. Ernst stated his main concern was that the rental space looks good and managed in a professional manner. A plan would have to be presented of what she wants to do and bring it to him for approval. The Commission needed to decide whether it would be a viable business for placement in the airport terminal. The intricacies of the lease would be worked out between he and Kangas. Ernst added he would suggest a flat rate charge for the space of $50 to $75 a month. Chairman Thibodeau stated he believed the proposal would be good for the community. The information she would have available would be for future trips to the area, as people who come through the airport most always have made their reservations prior to arrival. Ernst cautioned Kangas that she would not be allowed tO make car rental reservations as that would compete with the services already offered by the car rental agencies. Council is aware there are already five car rental agencies in the terminal. Ernst also cautioned that something would have to be worked out as far as RV rentals and if those rentals KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 10, 1995 PAGE 3 would be brought to the customer at the airport. A separate staging area or parking area for the RVs would have to designated. That designation could be worked out later. MOTION: Commissioner Kopp MOVED to approve the rental of the space for three months at a fiat rate to be set by the Kenai City Council. Commissioner Edwards SECONDED the motion. Ernst suggested Kopp clarify his motion to say the Commission recommends the space be leased for a three-month period to a reservation service for accommodations and activities at a flat rate to be determined by the City Council. Kopp agreed to clarify his motion as stated by Ernst. second. There were no objections from the Chairman Thibodeau asked if the proposal will come back before the Commission after the details have been worked out between Ernst and Kangas. Ernst explained the proposal and the Commission's recommendation would be included in the council packet for their consideration at the August 16, 1995 meeting. There would be no time for it to come back before the Commission at this time. Vice Mayor Measles and Commissioner Holloway arrived at approximately 7:40 p.m. VOTE: Holloway: Yes Edwards: Yes Thibodeau: Yes Kopp: Yes Koerber: Yes Knackstedt: Yes Scott: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. -ac Cheryl Sutton/Salmon Producers Alliance Ernst referred to the proposal letter included in the packet. Ernst explained the Salmon Producers Alliance has requested to lease space in the airport where they could place a monitor and VCR unit contained in an eye-level case in order to play a continuous feed tape portraying the seafood industry in the Cook Inlet. The video would be in a KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 10, 1995 PAGE 4 documentary/education/informational form. Ernst added, the Commission would preview the video and the cabinet would have to meet the specifications of the Airport Manager. Also the volume of the video would have to be kept at an acceptable level. He has already suggested the tape be activated by push button. Ernst suggested the cabinet, etc. could be placed by the baggage carousel or on the other side of the wall looking toward the main terminal area. Ernst stated he would work with the Alliance and bring back a more detailed proposal at a later date. There were no objections or concerns stated by the Commission at this time. ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Commissioner Kopp MOVED for approval of the Airport Commission Meeting minutes of May 11, 1995. Councilman Holloway SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS Ernst referred to the Airport Projects List Update which was included in the packet. -ac CAP Airport Taxiway Paving Project Commissioner Knackstedt reported the parking area and-taxiway paving project had been completed, within budget, the first of July. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held and approximately 25-30 people attended, including Mayor Williams, Vice Mayor Measles, Airport Manager Ernst, Anchorage CAP Wing Commander, CAP members and their families. Commissioner Holloway also reported a service and rescue practice was held which involved approximately 23 extra airplanes. The exercise worked out well. Chairman Thibodeau added the CAP received an outstanding for their efforts. Thibodeau also stated the CAP really appreciated the help from the Council in getting the paving project completed. I~NAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 10, 1995 PAGE 5 5-b. Air Stairs Commissioner Kopp asked if there was progress in finding air stairs for the airport. Ernst reported he is still working on it. He has his name on a list to received a set. Logistics may be difficult in transporting some to Kenai, however. He will continue working on the possibility of getting air stairs. 5-c. Coast Guard DGPS Site Ernst reported a site was selected outside of Kenai due to objections by the FAA flight standards people of the originally chosen site in Kenai. The original site was within the restricted area of the airport approach. The site chosen is in the Cabin Lake area. The DGPS will be as effective at that site. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Project Updates Ernst referred to the list of information included in the Packet. Automated Fuel System/Float Plane Basin - Ernst reported there has been a delay in getting the fuel system on line due to problems setting up of the bank account. The bank now states they require an on-site inspection. Ernst asked them if he could do it and was told they needed to do it themselves. Ernst also reported he reminded them of the shortness of the seasonal use of the basin. Ernst added, he has also discussed the problem with Petrovend who is the company that deals with the banks. They are to discuss the matter with the bank as well. Ernst reported he suggested to Council (at their last meeting) that as an advertising campaign, the fuel in the tank (1,000 gallons) be given away, first-come-first-served. The giveaway will be advertised on radio and during the Channel 7 weather briefing. Council had no objections to the dispensing of the fuel. Crack Sealing - Ernst reported the crack sealing in the long-term parking area is on the Public Works Department list of projects. Ernst added, they have already spread weed killer on grass, etc. coming through the cracks. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 10, 1995 PAGE 6 6-b. Ramp Parking Fees for Large Aircraft - Ernst explained there is an inequity that the fish haulers pay a summer parking fee of $1,500 and other large cargo planes that use the airport do not have to pay anything. Ernst added, he discussed the matter with the Council approximately nine years ago and proposed charging at least a $20-a-day fee if they are using a large space. Those having to pay the fee would be those who do not have a rental agreement with the City. Ernst added, the fee would be approximately $1,800 for three months use of the ramp. There may be some resistance to the charge. However, he does not know how they would be billed. The Airport Regulations state that businesses started are to have the approval of the Airport Manager. At this time, only some call and let me know they will be parking there. The Regulations speak to itinerant aircraft and there is control on small aircraft. The dry cargo loads who do not pay as there is no mechanism for them to pay. They are to come to the Airport Manager's office and sign up and pay, however, this not done in many instances. Ernst suggested the Airport Regulation be reviewed and amendments considered. Kopp stated if others are not being charged, perhaps the others should not be either. Ernst answered the fish haulers do not mind paying as it allows them to have the space to work their businesses. The area in which they park is decontrolled so they can make their tums, etc. The processor pays instead of the airline company. Ernst added, the private aircraft pay approximately 98% of the time. They are checked on a daily basis. The jets are harder to get to pay as there is no specific place for them to register or pay. Revise "Loading Only" Definition/Airport Regulation 6.05.010(c). Ernst explained the Regulation is in regard to the 20-minute loading zone parking in front of the terminal. The city's enforcement of the regulation is not how it is written. His interpretation of the regulation is a person can park for 20 minutes while seeing off a passenger, hauling baggage in and out of the terminal, or picking up a passenger. The vehicle does not have to be attended. However, the regulation reads differently. Ernst handed out his suggested change to the regulation. 6.05.010(c) No person shall park a vehicle on Airport Drive, Terminal Loop. The only exception to this is in the areas marked for KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 10, 1995 PAGE 7 "Loading Only" and the spaces marked for "Handicapped." The loading only area on the terminal side of the loop is restricted to vehicle parking for periods of time as designated by the Airport Manager. The loading only area on the parking lot side of the loop is restricted to public transportation and commercial vehicles. Parking for loading only for both private and public transportation vehicles and parking for the handicapped shall be permitted between the hours of 5'00 a.m. 'and 3:00 a.m. [PARKING FOR LOADING ONLY IS DEFINED AS AN ATTENDED OR OCCUPIED MOTOR VEHICLE.] Parking for loading only is defined as the use of a motor vehicle to transport airline passengers and their luggage to and from the airport terminal. Vehicles in violation of this section shall be subject to impound. The amendment would allow 20 minutes for the general public to park in front of the terminal. Council has said they do not want the car rental agencies using that area for picking up or dropping off rental vehicles. Council has approved five spaces at the south end of the terminal for the car rental agencies to park their vehicles for their customers to pick up, etc. Ernst added he thought amending the regulation by defining the "loading area" would help the situation. Although he has written directives to the car rental agencies on several occasions informing them they may not park in front of the terminal. However, they have not always complied. Amending the regulation would dispel any confusion as to the definition of the "loading area," etc. Ernst also stated the loading zone is a courtesy for the traveling public. There are only 16 spaces in the front of the terminal. He is aware of which are rental cars and would know if they are in violation. If a person who is renting the vehicle picks up the vehicle at the designated space south of the terminal and drives to the front of the terminal and parks, he would have 20 minutes to park, as long as it is not an employee or representative of the rental agency. Ernst explained, if the Commission approves the amendment, the city manager then reviews it. After the city manager's review, it is brought to council for their consideration. KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 10, 1995 PAGE 8 MOTION: Commissioner Kopp MOVED to approve the Airport Manager's word change to Airport Regulation 6.05.010(c). Commissioner Holloway SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Holloway: Yes Edwards: Yes Thibodeau: Yes Kopp: Yes Koerber: Yes Knackstedt: Yes Scott: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Knackstedt commented that while he was reviewing this item, he noticed there were some misnumbering of other parts of the regulations. Also, that some of the regulations were outdated. He redlined those and made comments. Ernst encouraged the Commission to review the regulations until that time,, noting any items they thought should be discussed or changed. Ernst suggested a work session be scheduled in the future for review of the regulations. ITEM 7: AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Ernst reviewed the long-term parking receipts report which was included in the packet. Also reviewed was the monthly enplanement report for July. Ernst noted enplanements were about 2,200 more than last year at this time. ITEM 8: COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Knackstedt discussed his concerns that the Commission keep up-to-date of the activities of other airports in the area. Knackstedt mentioned his concern that the McGahan field may be attracting flights from Anchorage instead of the Kenai airport. Ernst stated he has been tracking the activities of that airport. He has found they have distinct problems with the FAA because of the size of their field and competitiveness with the Butler airstrip. Also, the paving on the McGahan field is a cold tar pavement KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 10, 1995 PAGE 9 which does not allow aircraft to turn. As long as the McGahan field stays private, he can do mostly what he wants. However, if the airport does commercial business, the FAA will step in and make requirements. Chairman Thibodeau asked if the CAP's float plane parking space was granted. reported an agreement was signed. The City is charging $1.00/year' Ernst ITEM 9: INFORMATION ITEMS None. ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Holloway MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Kopp SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'40 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk