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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-08 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION Kenai City Council Chambers Chairman Tom Thibodeau May 8, 1997 at 7 p.m. ***AGENDA*** 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 10, 1997 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Car Rental Proposal (Update) b. Phone Card Machine (Update) 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 9. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Kenai City Council Agenda (4/16/97) 11. ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION Kenai City Council Chambers Chairman Tom Thibodeau May 8, 1997 at 7 p.m. ***MINUTES*** 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members present: Members absem: Others presem: Tom Thibodeau, Henry Knackstedt, Sandra Hudson, Barbara Edwards, James Bielefeld, Bonnie Koerber, Ron Holloway Acting Airport Manager Keith Holland, Administrative Assistant Marilyn Kebschull 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. HUDSON SECONDED THE MOTION. AGENDA APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 10, 1997 EDWARDS MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 10, 1997. MOTION SECONDED BY HUDSON. MINUTES APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. Se OLD BUSINESS a. Car Rental Proposal (Update) Holland advised that council voted not to reconsider the motion thereby failing the proposal. Holland explained that this meant that they didn't even talk about it and the leases will expire as originally written. Holland added it was left up to the agencies to make modifications and changes if they so wish. Holland noted there was some indication that they may come back with another proposal. Knackstedt asked if there was any discussion. Holland noted council' and it was voted not to reconsider. s vote was to reconsider Thibodeau asked Holland the stares of the Payless lease. Holland noted the lease will run out at the end of June and nothing will be done until that time. Airport Commission Page 2 May 8, 1997 Minutes b. Phone Card Machine (Update) Holland noted the machine is installed and working. Holland added that he doesn't know about revenues but some people have been buying cards. 6. NEW BUSINESS None. 7. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Holland noted a prebid conference will be held on the 15~ for the taxiway extension. Holland commented that quite a few people are picking up packets. Holland advised there will be a prebid for the concessions for vending machines in the terminal on May 16th. Holland advised that Ernst is out of town in Minnesota attending a conference and will return next Friday. Thibodeau asked for an update on the restaurant. Holland advised the restauram is open serving mostly espresso, donuts, and muffins. Holland stated he hasn't seen the plans for a furore menu but feels they may still go with the soup and sandwich type meals as originally planned. Holland reported that the float plane basin opened on Monday adding that the grass strip still drying up. Bielefeld asked about the fuel facility. Holland advised they thought it was functioning until this afternoon when someone tried to use it adding that they will be working to figure out what is wrong with it. Thibodeau asked Holland the depth of float plane basin. Holland advised that in the taxi lane it is 10 to 11 feet and the water lane for take off is 3 to 5 feet. Thibodeau asked if it has been washing in. Holland noted there has been a little over the years but nothing to be concerned about. Knackstedt asked about the camping spots and Holland noted they are ready. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Airport Commission May 8, 1997 9. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Page 3 Minutes 10. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Kenai City Council Agenda (4/16/97) 11. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 p.m. Marilyn Kebschull Administrative Assistant