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.
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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
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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