HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-12 Airport Commission Summary KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 12, 2002
KENAI AIRPORT OPERATIONS FACILITY
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 14, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Phil Bryson (Wince, Corthel, Bryson) Second Review of
Parking Lot Revisions
Discussion -- Development of Request for Proposals: Airport destination
and travel preferences survey and preliminary marketing plan
development to enhance use of Kenai Airport.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Proposed Ordinance for Flat Tax on Private Aircraft
Discussion-- Proposed Airport Entrance Design
REPORT
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND (}UESTIONS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for November 20 and
December 4, 2000.
Draft Ordinance for off-airport fees.
ACIP letter to FAA.
Anchorage Daily news article on Condor Airlines.
Float Plane Traffic Count.
Letter to Paul Landis/ERA Aviation on ADA Compliant Lift.
2002 Float Plane Traffic Count.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 12, 2002
KENAI AIRPORT OPERATIONS FACILITY
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
confirmed as follows:
Roll was taken and
Present:
Absent:
Others Present:
Knackstedt, Holloway, Haralson, Watkins
Van Zee, Kleidon, Bielefeld
Airport Director Cronkhite, Department Assistant Harris
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Holloway MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Haralson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 14, 2002
There were no objections to approving the minutes as presented.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Phil Bryson (Wince, Corthel, Bryson) Second Review of Parking Lot
Revisions
Bryson presented the Commission with three layouts of maps of the new parking lot
revisions from the Master Plan. After review, the Commissioners all agreed to
recommend Alternate F and detailed the following:
Each parking stall is 10x20 feet, an increase of nearly two feet longer and
one foot wider than the original stalls.
· An existing drainage system exists in the center of short-term parking
which empties into a ditch on the eastern portion of the front parking area. Bryson
stated this drain is marginal and plans should be made to improve it.
· Discipline will be needed in the parking areas during winter months to
avoid incorrect parking.
The overflow parking area across the street provides an excellent area for
· recreational and oversized vehicles.
There are 73 stalls designated for employee parking; 50 spots on the
north end and 65 on the south.
Bryson suggested the Commission and Cronkhite meet with the various user groups to
help define parking needs (airport employees, permit holders, etc.). Cronkhite also
suggested providing vehicle plug-ins to permit holders.
MOTION:
Commissioner Holloway MOVED to recommend Alternate F and requests Airport
Administration contact airport user groups (terminal business owners and employees,
patrons, permit holders, etc.) to attend the next meeting to discuss and review parking
issues and the development of Alternate F. Commissioner Haralson SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
5-b. Discussion -- Development of Request for ProposEs: Airport destination
and travel preferences survey and preliminary marketing plan development to
enhance use of Kenai Airport.
The Commission agreed to postpone discussion on this issue until the next meeting.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Proposed Ordinance for Flat Tax on Private Aircraft
The Commission agreed to postpone discussion on this item until the next meeting.
Cronkhite stated she would be inviting all those who testified in past public hearings
regarding the taxation issue to the next meeting. Commissioner Haralson stated he is
eager to see the Kenai Airport on a level playing field as the Soldotna Airport and
boroughs around the state.
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Discussion-- Proposed Airport Entrance Design
Cronkhite requested the Commission review the preliminary entrance design for the
Airport Triangle Park. Currently, the flagpoles are becoming obscured by trees. The
new design features bronze fish sculptures throughout the park and a tasteful array of
short plants and shrubbery.
Chairman Knackstedt stated he would like to hear from Parks and Recreation before
proceeding. Cronkhite stated this item would be included on their next agenda.
The Commission, overall, agreed and approved of the preliminary design and found it
aesthetically pleasing.
ITEM 7: REPORT
7-a. Commission Chair-- No report
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7-b. Airport Manager -- Cronkhite reported she would be out of town until January
2003.
7-c. City Council Liaison -- No report
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Haralson commented on the amount of new businesses in the Soldotna airport area
and stated he feels there is a disparity in land value between Kenai and Soldotna and
wondered why Kenai land costs so much more than Soldotna.
Cronkhite stated she would look into this issue and would contact the Borough
appraisal office to find out criteria involved in land rates.
ITEM 9:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10: INFORMATION ITEMS
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Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for November 20 and December 4,
2000.
Draft Ordinance for off-airport fees.
ACIP letter to FAA.
Anchorage Daily news article on Condor Airlines.
Float Plane Traffic Count.
Letter to Paul Landis/ERA Aviation on ADA Compliant Lift.
2002 Float Plane Traffic Count.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8'55 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 2002
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