HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-14 Airport Commission Summary KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 2002
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES --January 10, 2002, February 14, 2002
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion --Airport Flyer/Mail Out
Discussion-- 2002-2003 Goals and Objectives
Discussion-- Marketing
Discussion -- Customer Survey
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation -- Special Use Permit/Rozak Engineering-- Remedial
Action Plan on Behalf of Kenai Airport Fuel Service.
REPORTS
Commission Chair
Airport Manager
City Council Liaison
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
INFORMATION ITEMS
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for January 16 and February
6, 2002.
1/21/02 T. M. Middendorf, Dowl Engineers letter regarding his recent
visit to Kenai.
Anchorage International Airport General Aviation Noise Reduction Tips.
2/1/02 DOT information release regarding Transportation Security
Administration to map security procedures at selected airports
nationwide.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 20 and March
6, 2002.
2/02 Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanement Report.
ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 2002
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Knackstedt called the meeting to order at approximately 7'15 p.m.
taken and confirmed as follows:
Roll was
Present:
Absent:
Others Present:
Van Zee, Bielefeld, Elson, Knackstedt
Holloway, Haralson, Kleidon
Councilwoman Jackman, Airport Manager Cronkhite, Department
Assistant Harris
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner
Elson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
2002
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- January 10, 2002, February 14,
MOTION:
Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to approve the agenda as presented Commissioner
Elson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion --Airport Flyer/Mail Out
Cronkhite reported on the status of the airport flyer. The commission agreed on
sending a postcard mail-out to approximately 200 local private pilots. The
commission discussed various items to be listed on the flyer as well as various style
and layout designs. The following items and services were suggested:
.Tie down rates
.Electrical outlets
*Control Tower
-Safety record
*Airport Operational Facility
*Float Plane Facility
.Provide a quote from a tenant
· 24-hour fuel service
· Camping facilities
· Full instrument approaches
· "Gateway to Alaska's Playground"
Councilwoman Jackman explained that while postcards are the most expensive form
of mail-out advertisements, they are also the most effective provided they are visually
stimulating. Ideally, the postcard would be white with colorful pictures such as an
aerial view of the airport.
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Discussion-- 2002-2003 Goals and Objectives
The Commission reviewed the 2001-2002 goals and objectives and discussed additions
and modifications for the 2002-2003 goals and objectives list. The Commission made
the following changes'
Airport Beautification
· Maintain current levels of efforts without additional expenditures
Gravel / Ski Strip
· Storage Box Standard Design
Float Plane Basin
· Signage for Float Plane Basin
· Maintain currently rented slips
Terminal Building
· Terminal Exterior/Concrete Work
· Parking and driveway design
Airport Administration
· Evaluate need for additional personnel
Advertising and Marketing
· Hire consultant to evaluate and develop airport long-range economic development
and marketing strategy
· Develop Airport brochure
· Use Clarion and Anchorage Daily News classified ads to promote tie-down avmlability
and Float Plane Basin
Airport Rules and Regulations
· Ramp driver training program
Other
· Electrical outlets at ski strip
· Commission have more input in the meeting packet (such as agenda information)
· Security: Gates/Fences
· Local Radar System
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Discussion-- Marketing
No further discussion was spent on marketing.
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Discussion -- Customer Survey
The Commission discussed surveying options geared toWards local pilots and other
airport users to help determine airport needs. Cronkhite requested the Commission
review the attached examples as a guide to develop a base methodology for the survey.
The Commission discussed the advantages of mail-out surveys, individual telephone
calls, and in-person questioning. Cronkhite requested the Commission provide
feedback to her as to how to proceed.
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS
Recommendation -- Special Use Permit/Rozak Engineering-- Remedial Action
Plan on Behalf of Kenai Airport Fuel Service.
MOTION:
Commissioner Elson MOVED to recommend Council approve the Special Use Permit to
Kenai Airport Fuel Service. Commissioner Van Zee SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
Commission Chair-- No report
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Airport Manager-- Cronkhite reported on the following'
.The Airport is currently undergoing CERT inspections.
*Cronkhite attended a Runway Incursion Safety Action Meeting.
City Council Liaison -- Councilwoman Jackman provided a recap of
Council action items.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Elson' Elson reported he would be absent for the April 11, 2002 meeting.
Knackstedt: Knackstedt inquired as to when the new ARF/SRE facility would be
completed; Cronkhite stated completion should be done by duly 2002,
ITEM 9'
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10'
INFORMATION ITEMS
10-a.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for January 16 and February
6, 2002.
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10-b.
10-c.
10-d.
10-e.
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1 / 21 / 02 T. M. Middendorf, Dowl Engineers letter regarding his recent
visit to Kenai.
Anchorage International Airport General Aviation Noise Reduction Tips.
2/1/02 DOT information release regarding Transportation Security
Administration to map security procedures at selected airports
nationwide.
Kenai City Council Meeting Action Agendas for February 20 and March
6, 2002.
2/02 Kenai Municipal Airport Enplanement Report.
ITEM 11'
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION'
Commissioner Van Zee MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at 9' 10 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
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