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Home My WebLink About1998-05-14 Airport Commission SummaryITEM 1' KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MAY 14, 1998 Kenai City Council Chambers Tom Thibodeau, Chairman ***AGENDA*** CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 9, 1998 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: ao co NEW BUSINESS Approval- Special Use Permit/Alaska Call Connection, Inc. Approval- Special Use Permit/Dottle Fischer, d/b/a Alaska's Best Travel Discussion- Gravel Tie-Down Area Discussion- Airport Terminal Smoking Policy ITEM 7: a, AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Taxiway Project Update ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10' a, INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda- April 15, and May 6, 1998. Airport Commission List of Members 5 / 7 / 98 Letter of Appointment to Lucy Lorenzen ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION May 14, 1998- 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Thomas Thibodeau *** MINUTES *** ® ® ® ® Se ® CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Thibodeau called the meeting to order approximately 7:00 p.m. Members Present- James Bielefeld, Henry Knackstedt, Bonnie Koerber, Lucy Lorenzen, Tom Thibodeau Members Absent: Ron Holloway, Barbara Edwards Also Present: Acting Airport Manager Keith Holland, Contract Secretary Barb Roper AGENDA APPROVAL KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION SECONDED BY BIELEFELD. AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 9, 1998 No minutes available - no meeting. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None OLD BUSINESS- None NEW BUSINESS a® Approval--- Special Use Permit/Alaska Call Connection, Inc. BIELEFELD MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR ALASKA CALL CONNECTION, INC. MOTION SECONDED BY KNACKSTEDT. Holland reported that Alaska Call Connection, Inc. is the phone card vendor at the airport and their special use permit will expire in June. Alaska Call Connection would like to renew their permit for one more year. The City will again receive 15% of the gross revenue. Airport Commission May 14, 1998 page 1 b® Knackstedt asked if the phone card system brought in any riff-raff to the terminal. Holland answered, there hasn't been any reported nor has there been any vandalism. Knackstedt asked if Alaska Call Connection makes any money from the vending machine. Holland replied, their gross revenues average $600 to $800 per month, of which the City gets 15%. Voice Vote taken - aH in favor - Motion passed unanimously. Approval-- Special Use Permit/Dottie Fischer, d/b/a Alaska's Best Travel KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL FOR ALASKA'S BEST TRAVEL. MOTION SECONDED BY KOERBER. Holland reported that the special use permit for Alaska Best Travel is also due to expire in June. Fischer would like to renew for an additional year and will also like to remain in her current area which is the glassed in area next to the car rental spaces. The space rental rate is $247.50 per month. Voice Vote taken - aH in favor - Motion passed unanimously. Discussion--Gravel Tie-Down Area Holland indicated the initial project plans did not include tie-downs at the gravel airstrip but he had asked Phil Bryson if he would come up with a layout which will provide for approximately 17 tie-downs. The layout and sketch was included in the packet. Holland pointed out the design allows for aircraft parking in various directions depending on the wind. After a lengthy discussion it was the general consensus that space will be limited for turning an airplane even with the 100 foot set back. Thibodeau asked that future consideration be given to expanding the area and in the meantime the current situation will be monitored closely to see what improvements would be necessary. It was also suggested that the spaces be staggered to allow for easier turning. de Discussion -- Airport Terminal Smoking Policy Holland reported that Council requested discussion on smoking in the airport terminal. {Holland provided members with a copy of the State of Airport Commission May 14, 1998 Parle 2 Alaska Smoking Policy). Holland pointed out the airport terminal is considered a regulated area as it is a public and government owned facility. As a result it is either to be smoke-free or designate a smoking area. Commissioners agreed that all effort needed to be made to keep people from smoking outside both entrances to the terminal. A very lengthy discussion took place on appropriate smoking areas inside and outside the terminal and the following suggestions and/or determinations were made: , Holland reported that serious consideration was given to keeping the existing smoking area with improvements to the ventilation system. The maintenance crew looked at the area and determined that it would not be an appropriate area as the ventilation system may interfere with the balance of heat and air flow throughout the terminal. , Discussion took place on installing a glassed in area at the entrance by the front door and across from the ticket counters. This area will also be extremely well ventilated. Holland reported that ventilating that area would be somewhat easy to do because of the location. It was agreed by all Commissioners that this option is not favorable as it will not only be unattractive but it will eliminate the daylight coming through the windows. Holland thought an estimate would be available by May 18. It is anticipated the cost for this project would exceed $6,000.00. , The outside area at the exit on the north end of the terminal was discussed. It was noted this area gets a lot of wind, therefore, not very well protected from the elements. , The lobby next to the Lounge was also considered but Holland noted the space between the Lounge and the elevator is quite limited and it was unlikely that a bench or chairs could be placed there. , The display area by the vending machines, restaurant, and mechanical room was considered. It was pointed out the return mixing air for the ventilating system was in that area next to the mechanical room which would take the smoke and spread it throughout the terminal. , There is an exit at the south end of the terminal next to the restaurant that is probably the most suitable area for a smoking area outside of the terminal. Holland reported there is a porch with a handrail around it and four steps down to the sidewalk. Modifications to the area would be economically feasible and Airport Commission May 14, 1998 Page 3 ® Se would include a roof overhang to keep the snow from blowing off the roof and some type of a wind break. Holland pointed out that any building modifications would need ADA considerations and that smoking in front of the terminal be discouraged. BIELEFELD MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT COUNCIL MAKE THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL SMOKE-FREE AND APPROVE THE OUTSIDE AREA AT THE SOUTH END OF THE TERMINAL AS A SMOKING AREA. THIS WILL INCLUDE THE NECESSARY RENOVATIONS TO PROTECT THE AREA FROM THE ELEMENTS. MOTION SECONDED BY KOERBER. Voice Vote - all in favor - Motion passed unanimously. AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Taxiway Project Update Holland reported that paving is just about complete at the Charlie Taxiway and there will be no more long-term closures. The striping would be done at a later date to give the pavement time to dry. It is anticipated the project will reach final completion by June 1. Seeding in the area won't take place until mid-July or mid-August, during the rainy season. Holland asked if anyone was interested in a tour to contact him. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Knackstedt asked about the possibility of getting hangars in Kenai. He visited Merrill Field and Palmer and they have hangars. A very lengthy discussion took place on hangars, the cost of erecting and maintaining them, and rental fees. Bielefeld stated that hangar space outside Alaska is about $300.00 per month. Holland reported that a very preliminary proposal is being worked on at this time for two rows of hangars in the tie-down area. Thibodeau stated he would find out what Valdez charges for hangar space and suggested the item be put on the agenda at a later date. Holland welcomed Lucy Lorenzen to the Airport Commission. Lorenzen works for FAA as a Flight Service Operator. The Commissioners introduced themselves individually. Commissioner Lorenzen asked for clarification on the role of the Airport Commission. It was confirmed the Commission is an advisory to the City Council. Holland stated that most issues dealing with the airport would come Airport Commission May 14, 1998 Page 4 before the Airport Commission before going to Council. Lorenzen also asked who prepares the agenda. Holland replied, anyone can add things to the agenda but basically it is done by Administration. Commissioner Thibodeau asked about the at-large seat soon to be vacated Barbara Edwards. Holland thought it may be considered at the May 20 Council meeting, however, he did not have any information regarding applicants, etc. 9. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None 10. INFORMATION ITEMS be Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda April 15, and May 6, 1998 Airport Commission List of Members 5/7/98 Letter of Appointment to Lucy Lorenzen 11. ADJOURNMENT KOERBER MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:45 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Roper, Con~tr~ct Secretary Airport Commission May 14, 1998 Pa~e 5