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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION -REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 14, 2024-6:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
ACTION MINUTES
A Regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was held on March 14, 2024, in the Kenai City Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at approximately 6:05 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Glenda Feeken, Chair
James Bielefeld
Dan Pitts
A quorum was present.
Absent:
James Zirul
Also in attendance were:
Paul Minalga, Vice Chair
Jacob Caldwell
Joshua Daily
Derek Ables, Airport Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Henry Knackstedt, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
Chair Feeken noted that staff had requested the removal of item F4 from the agenda, along with the
following additions to the packet:
Add to Item F.5
MOTION:
Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Adoption of
a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Bar and
Lounge Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport
• Memo
• Upper Deck Agreement & Attachments
• Draft Resolution No. 2024-12
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions. Vice Chair Minalga
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
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D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 11, 2024
2. February 8, 2024
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the January 11 and February 8, 2024 Airport Commission
minutes.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommendations to Council for Changes to Kenai Municipal
Code Chapter 21.20 Airport Commission, and Chapter 1.90 Standards for Boards, Commissions
and Committees.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Minelga MOVED to recommend City Council adopt the proposed amendments to KMC
Chapter 21.20 and Chapter 1.90 as provided in attachment A in the packet. Commissioner Bielefeld
SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Ables gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
Discussion ensued.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommendation to Council to Change the Location of Airport
Commission Regular Meetings to Kenai City Hall Council Chambers.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend City Council approval of amend Policy 20.020 to change
the location of Airport Commission regular meetings to Kenai City Hall Council Chambers. Commissioner
Caldwell SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Ables gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
Discussion ensued.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
3. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Enactment of Ordinance No. 3403-
2024 -Amending Sections of Kenai Municipal Code Chapters 21.10-Leasing and Acquisition of
Airport Reserve Lands, and 22.05-Disposition of City Lands, to Extend the Time Allowed for
Private Development on City Leased Lots and Requiring Certain Financial Assurances Prior to
Lease Execution.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend City Council enact Ordinance No. 3403-2024 .
Commissioner Caldwell SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Ables gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
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Discussion ensued.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
4. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing
the City Manager to Enter into a Restaurant Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal
Airport.
This item was removed during agenda approval.
5. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing
the City Manager to Enter into a Bar and Lounge Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal
Airport.
MOTION:
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to recommend City Council adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City
Manager to Enter into a Bar and Lounge Concession Agreement. Vice Chair Minelga SECONDED the
motion.
Airport Manager Ables gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
G. REPORTS
H.
I.
1. Airport Manager -Airport Manager Ables reviewed his report as provided in the packet.
2. Commission Chair -No report.
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Knackstedt reported on recent actions of the City Council.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -April 11, 2024
Commissioner Caldwell noted that he would be absent.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Memorandum of Agreement with Greatland Consulting and Training LLC for Use of the Alaska
Regional Fire Training Facility.
2. Repair and Maintenance Services Contract for Security Guard Services at the Kenai Municipal
Airport.
3. A Special Use Permit to Rebecca Boettcher, DBA: The Fishing Grounds, LLC for Operation of a
Snack/Gift Shop Inside the Kenai Municipal Airport.
There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of March 14, 2024.
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Deputy City Clerk
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