HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-09 Airport Commission PacketKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
AUGUST 9, 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 - June 14, 2001 and July 12, 2001
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Jim Bielefeld/Air Fair Report
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Alaska's Best Travel Request for Five-Year Lease
Discussion -- Aircraft boarding for Passengers with Disabilities
ITEM 7: REPORTS
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Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10'
INFO~TION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for July 5 and 18,2001.
2001 Float Plane Basin Activity Report .
7/01 Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanements report
7/27/01 Virginia Kanas of "Books, Hooks & Gifts" 30-day notice letter.
7 / 17/01 FAA response to City's letter regarding installation of a radar
system in the Kenai Air Traffic Control Tower.
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
JUNE 14, 2001
Kenai City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
***AGE'A***
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUT~ - May 10, 2001
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5- OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- "Wings of Freedom" Tour Update/Henry Knackstedt
Discussion -- Peninsula Air Fair Update/Bob Bielefeld
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIO~R COMMENTS AND ~~TIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10- INFORMATION ITEMS
C,
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for May 2, 16 and 30, 2001.
7/26 / 93 Memo -- Policy regarding boards, commissions and committees
needing council approval to request donations from public and
businesses.
May, 2001 Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanements Report
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
JIrNE 14, 2001
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CNAM~ERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
confirmed as follows:
Present: Knackstedt, Bielefeld, Klehon, Van Zee, Haralson, Ho~~ay (in
_.
Absent' ~'l~emy
Others Present:
The roll was taken and
at
Councilwoman Swarner, Airport Manager Cronkhite, and Contract
Secretary Shalev
ITEM 2:
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AGENDA APPROVAL
Airport Manager Cronkhite requested the following agenda changes' Approval of ERA
Lease as 6-a; Terminal Security as 5-c (per Commissioner Van Zee's request); 5-b
Discussion presentation to be by Jim Bielefeld rather than Bob.
MOTION:
Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to approve the amended agenda. Commissioner
Kleidon SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 10, 2001
MOTION:
Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to approve.the minutes as presented and
Commissioner Kleidon SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
ITEM 4:
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PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD- -None
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion --"Wings of Freedom" Tour Update/Henry Knackstedt
Chairman Knackstedt reported on the status of the tour:
.The B-17's and B-24's will be in town on July 3~d-5th. Flights will be held on all
three days (provided the aircrafts are full).
.Raffle tickets are being sold for $10.00 a ticket. Drawings will be held and the
winners will receive a free ride on a plane.
,The Veterans will host a small ceremony after the July 4~h Parade.
,The Civil Air Patrol is working on fuel donations for the planes.
,Commissioner Van Zee has been organizing hotel rooms and rental cars for
out-of-town participants. Van Zee stated each rental car agency has offered to donate
one rental for the event.
,Knackstedt and the Cornmission spoke briefly regarding advertising the event.
Airport Manager Cronkhite plugged the event on a recent radio talk show and more will
be done to make arrangements for radio advertising prior to the event.
5-b. Discussion -- Peninsula Air Fair Update/Bob Bielefeld
Commissioner Bielefeld attended an Air Fair meeting and provided the Commission
with the following informational items:
,The poker run brealdast will be held July 28, 2001 from 7- 10:30 a.m. at the
CAP hangar. The Kenai Airport Commission will be hosting this meal.
,The Soldoma Airport Commission will host a BBQ lunch from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
,The winner will be announced at 4 p.m.
MOTION:
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Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to recommend the Kenai Airport Commission support
the poker run event as an annual event and to match Soldotna's challenge to offer a
year-long free tie-down as the grand prize. Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Discussion -- Terminal Security
Van Zee explained to the Commission the airport car rental desks have been
vulnerable to reoccurring break-ins and theft. Van Zee and the Commission spoke at
length regarding the situation of the security of these areas and various
security/deterrent devicesl Points made were'
,Airport Manager Cronkhite stated the current airport security company has
done a very good job. The break-ins seem to occur during a period of time when the
last ERA personnel are in the building and when the airport security is on duty.
,The Commission suggested the rental agencies meet together to discuss
security needs and to get an estimate from a security company.
,Commissioner Haralson spoke briefly regarding responsibilities in providing
security. Does the airport itself need additional security or is this specific to vendors?
Is the airport required to provide security or surveillance to vendor space?
,Cronkhite stated she does not feel the airport has an overall security problem.
Nevertheless, several months ago she and her staff were investigating a PC-based
security system and the contractor was asked to return after the completion of the
airport renovation. She has not heard back from the company, but will keep the
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 13, 2001
PAGE 2
Commission apprised.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS- - ERA Lease Renewal
MOTION:
Holloway MOVED to recommend to the Council the approval of the renewal of the ERA
lease. Van Zee ~ECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Commission Chair-- Chairman Knackstedt reported on the following:
,Thanked Cronkhite for her Sound-Off radio ad that encouraged public
participation in the upcoming poker run.
,The 99's will be painting the compass rose in front of the terminal this
weekend.
7-b. Airport Manager -- Cronkhite reported on the following:
,Provided the Commission with presentation boards reflecting various ideas for
using the new logo on letterhead.
,The airport grand open/ng went very well and she has received many
compliments on the renovation.
,Spoke briefly regarding upcoming short-term parking projects. Ideas for
improving the parking area include: Change handicap area; create new
loading/unloading zone; and create a new entrance to short-term parking lot by
cutting out part of curb.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Swarner reported on the following:
,Informed thc Commission of a flyer she received in her recent ACS bill that
advertised a Confederate Air Force event in Anchorage. She stated that in the future, it
might be a good idea to use the same concept for advertising.
.Thanked the Commission for their hard work in getting the airport remodeled.
ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND OUESTIONS -- None
ITEM 9:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10' INFORMATION ITEMS
10-a.
10-b.
10-c.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for May 2, 16 and 30, 2001.
7/26 / 93 Memo ---Policy regarding boards, commissions and committees
needing council approval to request donations from public and businesses.
May, 2001 Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanements Report
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 13,2001
PAGE 3
MOTION:
Commissioner Holloway MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Kleidon SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'50 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Sharon Gaudet Shalev, Contract Secretary
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 13,2001
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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
JULY 12, 2001
Kenai City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
*"AGENDA***
ITEM 1:
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ITEM 2:
ITEM 3:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5-
ITEM 6:
ITEM 7:
ITEM 8'
ITEM 9-
ITEM 10:
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ITEM 11'
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 14, 2001
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Report-- B-17/B-24 Air Show (Knackstedt)
Report -- First Annual Peninsula Air Fair (Bielefeld)
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIOI~R COMMENTS AND ~.~TION~
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HRARn
INFORMATION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for June 6 and 20, 2001.
6 / 2001 Monthly Enplanement Report
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
JULY 12~ 2001
Kenai City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR HENRY KNACKSTEDT~ PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
At 7'15 pm. Chairman Knackstedt determined a quorum was not established.
Present:
Absent:
Others Present:
Knackstedt, Kleidon, Holloway
Bielefeld, Van Zee, Haralson, O'Reilly
Councilwoman Swarner, Airport Manager Cronkhite, and
Department Assistant Harris
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3-
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- June 14, 2001
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5-
OLD BUSINESS
Report -- B- 17/B-24 Air Show (Knackstedt)
Report -- First Annual' Peninsula Air Fair (Bielefeld)
ITEM 6- NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
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
a..
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for June 6 and 20, 2001.
6/2001 Monthly Enplanement Report
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
Submitted by:
Sharon Harris, Department Assistant
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July 24. 2001
City of Kenai Airport Manager
Kenai Alaska
Dear Rebecca Cronkhite;
Please be advised that I would like to move from my" conditional use one year lease" to a 5 year, exclusive use
lease. I wish to remain in the same location with the same terms.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dottle Fischer
nal
Municipal Airport
August 1, 2001
Ms. Dottie Fischer
Alaska's Best Travel
305 N. Willow, Suite 120
Kenai, AK 99611
Re: Request for 5 year lease
Dear Ms. Fischer:
In response to your July 24 letter I am including your request as a discussion
item for the August 9 Airport Commission meeting and the August 15 City
Council Meeting. ! recommend you attend both meetings to answer any
questions that the Commission or Council may have rt~jarding your roquest.
If Council approves this proposal, the invitation to bid will be published for a
minimum of two weeks the later part of August.
Thank you for your continued interest in the Kenai Airport. If you have any
further questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Cronkhite
Airport Manager
RC: mlb
01 Request for lease reply
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
JULY 5, 2001
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http' //www. ci.kenai.ak.us
COUNCIL STAFF MEETING -- 6:00 P.M.
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*Ail items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C:
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PUBLIC HEARinGS
OrdLn~ce No. 1920-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $21,000 in the Airport Land SYstem Special Revenue
Fund, the General Fund and the Bridge Access/Frontage Water Main
Capital Projects Fund.
.
Ordinance No. 1921-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $23,740 in the General Fund and Multipurpose
Capital Project Fund for Additional Insulation.
d.
Motion for Introduction
Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
Motion for Adoption
Co~on of Substitute:
Substitute921-~creasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations I.~3,508 in~~.~neral Fund and
Multipurpose Capital Project Fund for Sub-Floor H~"~ting.
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Resolution No. 2001-49 -- Transferring $14,836 to the General Fund
City Manager Department From Contingency to Meet City Manager
Contract Terms.
Resolution No. 2001-50 -- Including the Position of City Manager in the
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Effective July 16,2001.
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Se
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Resolution No. 2001-51 -- Awardin§ the Bid to Miller Sheet Metal and
Heating, inc. for Kenai Semor Center Commercial Kitchen Hood
Installation-2001 for the Total Amount of $20,378.
Resolution No. 2001-52 -- Awarding a Professional Services Contract
for En~inee~g Design and Inspection on the Project Entitled Bridge
Access/Frontage Road Water Main-2001 to McLane Consulting Group for
the Not-To-Exceed Amount of $19,903.
Resolution No. 2001-53 -- In Support of Federal Funding for a
Neighborhood Health Center for the Central Kenai Peninsula.
ITEM D:
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM E:
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ITEM F:
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
ITEM I:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Planning & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of June 20, 2001.
CORRESPONDENCE
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OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
Mayor
City Manager
Attorney
City Clerk
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Finance Director
Public Works Managers
Airport Manager
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ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
F_,XECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR M]/IETING
JULY 18, 2001
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www, ci.kcnai.ak.us
ITEM A:
CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*Ali items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
Xe
Kevin Waring/Kevin Waring Associates -- Comprehensive Plan Project
Presentation.
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Kathy Tarr-- Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau/Report to the
Community
Michelle Glaves -- Kenai Peninsula Boys & Girls Club Auction/Use of
Recreation Center.
ITEM C:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 2001-54-- Transferrin§ $11,280 in the Terminal
Enterprise Fund for a Janitorial Contract.
l~solution No. 2001-55 -- Awarding the Bid to American Ramp Co. for
Kenai Skateboard Park Equipment-2001 for the Total Amount of
$23,469.
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Resolution No. 2001-56 -- Awarding a Janitorial Contract for the Kenai
Mumcipal Airport to Peninsula Janitorial for the Period August 1,2001
Through June 30, 2002.
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Resolution No. 2001-57 -- Extending the Banking Services Agreement
with Wells Fargo for One Year.
Reso~~~O~001-58~ a Contract for Prof~c~sional
ces on the Pro--titled, "Ken//i~y/R pat~k~~ff
ITEM D:
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
ITEM E:
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ITEM F:
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
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Resolution No. 2001-58 -- Awarding a Contract for Professional
Services on the Project Entitled, "Kenai Airport Taxiway/Ramp
Construction" to Wince-Corthell-Bryson for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of
$35,000.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council on Aging
Airport Commission
Harbor Commission
Library Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Plug & Zoning Commission
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beau~cation Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
c. Alaska Municipal League Report
*Regular Meeting of July 5, 2001.
CORRF~PONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
*1922-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by
$1,000 in the General Fund Fire Department for a Donation from Unocal
Oil & Gas and the Kenai Fire Fighters Association to Purchase
Equipment.
Approval-- Assign_m_ents of Shore Fishery Lease/Tracts 5 & 6, Shore
Fishery Plat No. 71 from Frank Canady to Randale Canady.
Approval-- Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes/Lot 6A, Block 1,
Gusty Sub. No. 4 -- Pingo Properties, Inc. and Geoffrey M. Graves, to
First National Bank of Anchorage.
Approval -- Modification of FAA Lease/Change of Location for Direction
Finder (DF) Antenna from Main Street Loop to Adjacent of the FAA Glide
Slope/Runway Visual Range Instruments.
ITEM I: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
3. Attorney
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Public Works Managers
7. Airport Manager
ITEM J:
DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None Scheduled
ITEM K:
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ADJOURNMENT
KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
FLOAT PLANE BASIN
ACTIVITY- 200~
OPERATIONS
MAY 0
JUNE 0
JULY 313
AUGUST 0
SEPTEMBER 0
OCTOBER 0
TOTAL TO DATE 313
AUTOMATED FUEL FACILITY
MONTH
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
TOTAL
GALLONS SALES
445 $1,189.57
1204 $3,221.24
$4,410.81
SLIPS LEASED
PRIVATE 11
COMMERCIAL 0
Rev 8/3/99
2001 Monthly Enplanements
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Totals
(1) ERA
8,300
7,137
8,216
7,058
8,143
9,044
12,093
(2)
XXX
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
8,300
7,137
8,216
7,058
8,143
9,044
12,093
59,991 0 59,991
1996-2000
5 yr. Average
8,069
7,478
8,288
7,294
8,076
9,814
13,249
11,412
8,869
8,692
8,229
8,174
MOnthly enPlanements DoWN ~'~3 comPared ~o Jul~"'~'~'~0.' ................. J
Total year to date enplanements UP 898.
07/27/'0~.
U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
Office of Regional Administrator
Alaskan Region
The Honorable John J. Williams
Mayor of Kenai
Kenai Municipal Airport
305 No. Willow, Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611
Anchorage, AK 99513
Phone: (907)271-564,~
Fax: (907)271-5113
ED
Dear Mr. Williams:
Thank you for your letter dated June 8,. 2001, concerning the installation of a radar system in the
Kenai Air Traffic Control Tower. The infomtion you provided is accurate. The office for Air
Traffic Planning and Procedures (ATP) within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has
identified Kenai Tower as one of 45 towers across the nation to receive Digital Bright Radar
Indicator Tower Equipment (DBRI'rE), or a similar system using more current technology.
Kenai is currently number 34 on the list, based on traffic count and other criteria. You are also
accurate in your statement that this project is currently un-fimded. It is expected that this
project will fall under the new Terminal Business Unit where it will compete with other
regional projects for funding. Additionally, we will seek to have this project funded locally,
should resources become available.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Hank Williams, Planning Specialist
at (907) 271-5828.
Sincerely,
Regional Administrator
Enclosure
Transmitted Correspondence
CITY OF KENAI
June 8, 2001
Patrick Poe
Regional Administrator
Alaska Region - Federal Aviation Administration
222 W. 7th Avenue, Box 14
Anchorage, AK 99513
"oa e. ad 4
210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
FAX 907-283-3014 ~
Dear Mr. Poe:
We write this letter to seek your support in acquiring and installing a radar system in the Kenai
Air Traffic Control Tower in the near future.
The Kenai Municipal Airport provides aviation services for the entire Kenai Peninsula.
Numerous air carder, air taxi, military, business, and general aviation aircraft operate into and
through the Class D airspace on a daily basis.
Daily scheduled operations provide passenger and freight traffic to and from Homer and
Anchorage on an hourly basis. Air carrier, military, and air taxi operators conduct training on
instrument as well as visual arrival and departure procedures. Locally based helicopter
operations provide regular transportation to and from the oil platforms and ships in the Cook
Inlet. Flight schools located at Kenai, Homer, Ted Stevens International, Merrill-Field,
Birchwood, and Palmer use the Kenai area for training. Air taxi operators provide a multitude
of flights from numerous bases in the local area to locations throughout the Kenai Peninsula,
northward to Anchorage, and westward across the Cook Inlet.
This mix of aircraft within the local airspace, varying types of operations, intersecting flight
routes, and coastal weather patterns can and do create situations resulting in potential conflicts.
We strongly believe a radar system will help prevent those conflicts and provide a safer
aviation environment.
The "Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century". was signed
by President Clinton (Public Law 106-181) on April 5, 2000. Section 756 ofthe Act states:
"The Administrator shall develop a national policy and related procedures concerning
the Terminal Automated Radar Display and Information System and sequencing for
visual flight rule air traffic control towers."
More recently, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued Safety
Recommendation A-01-09 stating that the FAA should'
"Install terminal radar displays at all towered airports where radar
coverage exists at traffic pattern altitude."
Our research indicates the FAA Alaska Region has identified the Kenai FCT for installation of
a BRITE radar system. The FAA National Headquarters has validated the requirement.
However, we understand no funding has been identified for this project.
We ask your help in generating this funding at the earliest possibility. We believe installation
of a BRITE radar display in the Kenai FCT would provide a greater"bang for the buck", than
most other locations. This is due to the close location of the Anchorage ARTCC radar site, the
low cost of providing the radar signal to FCT, and the local Airway Facilities office being
located in Kenai.
We look forward to your reply and support for this project.
Sincerely,
CITY OF K~EN, A-t--,
· ' "~' " .. / ........ ~'-1
/ ~e~kst_edt, Ch. ai.r
fi~irport Commission
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cc: Roger A. Motzko -FAA, AAL-IR
Jack Schommer - FAA, AAL-532
David Wahto - FAA, AAL-621B