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Home My WebLink About1998-07-09 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION JULY 9, 19 9 8 Kenai City Council Chambers Tom Thibodeau, Chairman ***AGENDA*** ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 11, 1998 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM ITEM 7: a. NEW BUSINESS AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Tank Removal Update Airport Manager Selection Consultant Contract Status (Jim Carter) Parking Revenue Report Airport Master Plan Executive Summary ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10. a, INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas - June 17 and July 1, 1998. 7/2 / 98 letter accepting resignation of Commissioner Koerber. 7/2/98 letter of appointment Airport Commission to Dan Van Zee. Airport Commission membership update. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION July 9, 1998- 7:00 p.m. Kenai City Hall Council Chambers Chairman Thomas Thibodeau *** MINUTES *** lo ® ® 0 ® CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Thibodeau called the meeting to order approximately 7'00 p.m. Members Present: James Bielefeld, Henry Knackstedt, Bob Favretto, Dan Van Zee, Lucy Lorenzen, Tom Thibodeau, Ron Holloway (arrived at 7:03 p.m.) Also Present: Acting Airport Manager Keith Holland, Councilman Raymond Measles, Contract Secretary Barb Roper AGENDA APPROVAL KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. BY BIELEFELD. MOTION SECONDED Holland requested that the gravel runway changes be added to Old Business, Item 5, a. AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE REQUESTED ADDITION. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 11, 1998 KNACKSTEDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 11~ 1998. MOTION SECONDED BY LORENZEN. MINUTES OF JUNE 11~ 1998 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None OLD BUSINESS Gravel Runway Changes Holland reminded the Commissioners of the original design plan for the tie downs at the gravel runway. The plan had to be revised based on the obstacle free area requirements of the FAA Airports Division. The drawings showing the revisions were passed around for review by the AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 9, 1998 PAGE 1 ® Commission. The current revisions show the tie downs to be along the edge of the ramp and square along the north and south. This allows for the obstacle free area which could be used as a taxi area. A shoulder also needed to be added along the full length of the ramp area. Both exits at the gravel runway will be widened to allow for easier aircraft maneuvering. Holland reported that the tie down anchors will be 6" below grade and will consist of galvanized or stainless steel cable. The drawing also included the signage identified for the gravel runway. These signs were not in the original plan. Thibodeau asked if there was going to be some type of paved rumup on either end of the gravel runway. Holland answered, no there will not be because the area was never designed for pavement of any type. The area has filter fiber over natural tundra and covered with gravel. Holland continued, there is a possibility for a person to use the Lima taxiway which has hold lines and signs. This area is paved up to 125' from the runway. Holland also stated a person could go down the Papa taxiway to the turnout on the north end and use that as a ramp area. Knackstedt asked about a little 10 x 10 paved area for a ramp off the gravel runway. Holland pointed out that all the paving has been done to include the painting and striping. The only work remaining at this time is the signs and seeding. A lengthy discussion took place on providing a ramp area off the gravel runway. Holland reported that no other work will be added or suggested as it will not be cost effective to do so at this time. Thibodeau asked about long term and itinerant parking at the gravel runway. Holland reported that parking will be made available and the rate is being determined at this time. The rate will be between $30 and $40 per month. NEW BUSINESS - None AIRPORT MANAGER'S REPORT Tank Removal Update Two 12,000 gallon fuel tanks were removed from the south end of the airport and the area has been backfilled. Testing was done on the soils and the report has not been provided to date. The fence is back in place and everything is back to normal operation. Bielefeld asked about the AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 9, 1998 PAGE 2 condition of the tanks. Holland replied, they were in good shape and both were empty as they were pumped completely dry a few years ago. Airport Manager Selection Steve Atha was hired as the Airport Manager and it is anticipated that he will begin work the first week in August. Holland reported that Atha is from Georgia and has over 25 years of airport management experience. Holland briefly went over Atha's experience and locations where he worked. Knackstedt asked if a copy of Atha's resume could be made available at the next meeting. Holland will provide the information. It was also noted that Atha holds a commercial instrument pilots license. Consultant Contract Status {Jim Carter} A draft contract for an Airport Development Consultant was submitted to Council and it was decided to hold off until the new Airport Manager comes on board to get his input. The final contract should be in place by the end of August or first of September. It was noted that the City Manager and Carter are working out the details of the contract. When asked how often Carter would be required to provide progress reports, Holland answered, every 90 days and these will go through the Airport Commission prior to going to Council. do Parking Revenue Report The parking revenue report for the last fiscal year was included in the meeting packet. It was noted that revenues slightly exceeded those of the previous year. Holland reported that new long term parking permits will be issued by September 1, 1998. Airport Master Plan Executive Summary The Airport Master Plan Executive Summary was also included in the packet and Holland pointed out that extra copies are available should anyone need any. Van Zee asked where the figures for growth in the community came from. Holland replied, Aries Consultants did extensive research and interviewed people in the community to determine the potential for growth. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND (~UESTIONS AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 9, 1998 PAGE 3 Commissioner Bielefeld asked about the activity at the Float Plane Basin. Holland reported that the tower is keeping track of the number of planes going in there and it appears that the number of users is down somewhat from this time last year. Bielefeld asked about fuel sales. Holland noted that those sales are about average. Holland also noted that information sheets have been posted in the registration building at the float plane basin which explains the traffic patterns and other sources of fuel. Commissioner Knackstedt again reiterated his concern about widening the gravel runway. Knackstedt stated that from looking at the drawing the taxiway was widened 20' and that probably isn't a big deal with 10' on either side with no filter fabric showing on the drawings. The access road, which is on the edge of the parking apron, is being widened 7-1/2' with no filter fabric showing on the drawings so Knackstedt wasn't sure of the type of fill. Knackstedt noted that the road is being moved over and there is still no filter fabric when it was present in the area where the road used to be. Knackstedt suggested that Holland ask the design engineer if that would be a problem and perhaps he can give some recommendations or explain why it wouldn't be problem. Holland stated that he will ask the engineer and will report back to the Commission. 9. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None 10. INFORMATION ITEMS Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agenda June 17 & July 1, 1998. 7/2/98 letter accepting resignation of Commissioner Koerber. 7/2/98 letter of appointment Airport Commission to Dan Van Zee. Holland and Thibodeau welcomed Van Zee to the Airport Commission. de Airport Commission membership update. 11. ADJOURNMENT HOLLOWAY MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:35 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Roper, ract Secretary AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 9, 1998 PAGE 4