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Home My WebLink About2001-04-12 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2001 Kenai City Council Chambers 7:00 P.M. '"AGENDA'" ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- March 8, 2001 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6' NEW BUSINF~S ao Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Airport Logo ITEM 7: REPORTS ao Commission Chair Airport Manager City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS ao Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for March 7 and 21,2001. March 2001 -- Airport Enplanement Report Volunteer Reception Invitation ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2001 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRF.~IDING MINUTES ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The roll was taken and confirmed as follows' Present: Absent: Others Present: Public' Knackstedt, Bielefeld, Kleidon, Holloway, Van Zee, O'Reilly Haralson Councilwoman Swarner, Airport Manager Cronkhite, and Contract Secretary Shalev Larry Porter ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Kleidon SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTF~ -- March 8, 2001 MOTION: Commissioner Holloway MOVED to approve the minutes as presented. Commissioner Kleidon SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD- -None ITEM 5' OLD BUSINESS- -None ITEM 6' NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Airport Logo Airport Manager Cronkhite asked the Commission to refer to the sample airport graphics included in the packet. Cronkhite explained a new airport logo is needed for the airport; the logo will be used on letterhead and products such as pens and doormats. Cronkhite also explained this logo will be used for many years to come and a progressive look may be desired. A brief discussion took place regarding each sample logo. The Commission agreed logo number two seemed the most pleasing, but several commissioners expressed opinions on how it could be modified to represent a more accurate image both civically and geographically. The modifications to sample number two are: 1) Alter the plane to better represent an aircraft by adding wings and tail. 2) Alter the mountain in background to better represent Mt. Redoubt. 3) Add runway markings along the 'K' in the logo. The modifications to the logo will be discussed at the next commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Holloway MOVED to request the Airport Manager to contact the graphic designers to make changes to the logo as discussed. Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. $O ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Commission Chair-- Knackstedt reported on the following: ,Attended an FAA safety program that involved runway incursions. This program traveled to severe airports to inspect and report on problems. Kenai Airport had no problems, but did have several potential problems involving gate security. No conclusions were made during this program, but the discussion was open and t~elpful. 7-b. Airport Manager -- Cronkhite reported on the following: · Two man-gates at the ends of the terminals will be changed to magnetic locking mechanisms. ,Driver training took place at PRISM. This is only a small portion of a long- term training program. ,Cronkhite received the officiaJ grant offer for ARF/SRE facility. ,The airport bird control program has started. This program will be working in conjunction with a bird study Program. A biologist will be on site this summer to conduct this study and to offer advice on the wildlife control program on techniques to dissuade animals from coming onto airport property. Such changes include a change in vegetation and other harassment techniques. ,The Collings Foundation has agreed to return to Kenai for an aviation display. The exact dates are still unknown. ,Cronkhite answered various questions regarding gate security and the option for different types of security gates and the issue of access. Several commissioners acknowledged the need for something other than the ID card system. Cronkhite responded to general concerns regarding the use of ID card entry gates by stating a new type of gate will be used at the ARF/SRE building and alternative gates are being considered. Commissioner Bielefeld expressed concern over the use of a fence and would appreciate better signage. Cronkhite agreed and stated she would look into it and will report back when more information is known. ,Cronkhite and the Commission spoke briefly on the idea of developing an Airport Strategic Plan. The Commission agreed a plan should be discussed to outline AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 12,2001 PAGE 2 airport goals and objectives. Cronkhite said she would gather some general information regarding the basics of developing a strategic plan and will present it to the Commission at the next meeting. ?-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner reported on the following: · An airport terminal tenants meeting will be held on April 20, 2001 at 3'00 p.m. at Wings Caf~ to discuss the upcoming renovations and carpeting. · Requested the Commission to provide information on the issue of the Float Plane Basin. The Float Plane Basin is estimated to earn approximately $1,000.00 per year. Swarner asked the Commission for possible reasons the basin is not used more. A discussion took place regarding this topic and it was generally concluded that the Float Plane Basin is too short for many aircraft landings. Cronkhite stated in the basin's defense that because the Kenai Airport is a multi-use airport, the Float Plane Basin is a valuable asset and she would like to continue to make as many improvements to the basin as funding will allow. ITEM 8' COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Bielefeld: Supports the Float Plane Basin and briefly commented on the options and ideas the Master Plan has for its improvement. Van Zee- Stated the basin is not something that may ever show a high profit and commented on projects and areas that have a higher priority in terms of improvements. ITEM 9' PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Larry Porter of Kenai expressed concern regarding the length and use of the Float Plane Basin; he feels 3,500 feet is too short for many landings. Porter reported he frequently uses the basin and would like to see minor changes and improvements take place. Porter also made a general complaint over the gate system/security system at the basin by stating the present gate mechanism is very difficult for one person to open/close. Cronkhite addressed his concerns and stated a user-friendly device for the gate can be investigated. ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS 10-a. 10-b. 10-c. Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for March 7 and 21,2001. March 2001 -- Airport Enplanement Report Volunteer Reception Invitation ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Holloway MOVED to adjourn. Commissioner Van Zee SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. $O ORDERED. AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 12, 2001 PAGE 3 The meeting adjourned at 8' 15 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: , Sharon Gaudet Shalev, Contract Secretary AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 12, 2001 PAGE 4