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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION -REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 13, 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 June 13, 2024, in the Kenai City Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 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
James Zirul
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Jacob Caldwell
Also in attendance were:
Paul Minelga, Vice Chair
Daniel Knesek
Joshua Belter
Derek Ables, Airport Manager
Sarah Conley, Airport Administrative Assistant
Henry Knackstedt, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
Chair Feeken noted the following additions to the packet:
Add Item F.7
Add Item L.2
MOTION:
Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Approve a
1-Year Extension to Joel Caldwell for Lease Improvements.
• Memo
• Request Letter
Informational Items
• Airport Landscaping
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions. Commissioner
Knesek 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. May 9, 2024
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the May 9, 2024 Airport Commission minutes, with an
amendment to note that Dan Pitts attended the meeting. Commissioner Knesek SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Award a Special Use Permit to Kenai
Aviation Operations, LLC for 1200 Square Feet of Apron Space for Shipping of Fish.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend City Council award a Special Use Permit to Kenai
Aviation Operations, LLC. 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.
2. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Award a Special Use Permit to Echo
Lake Meats for 20 Square Feet of Terminal Space to Operate a Vending Machine.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Minelga MOVED to recommend City Council award a Special Use Permit to Echo Lake Meats.
Commissioner Bielefeld 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.
3. Discussion -Title VI Plan and Community Participation Plan.
Airport Manager Ables gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
There was discussion; concerns were expressed about the complexity of the document, how it will
affect staff's workload and budget, and whether it is needed. Commissioner Bielefeld spoke in
opposition.
4. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending a 1-Year Extension to the State of Alaska,
Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection for Lease
Improvements.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend City Council approve a 1-Year Extension to the State of
Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection for Lease
Improvements. Commissioner Knesek SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Ables gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
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VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
5. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Award a Special Use Permit to the
State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection for
30,000 Square Feet of Apron Space.
MOTION:
Commissioner Zirul MOVED to recommend City Council award a Special Use Permit to the State of
Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. Commissioner
Bielefeld 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.
6. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Award a Concession Agreement for
ATM Machine Services to Tyler Distributing.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend City Council award a Concession Agreement for ATM
Machine Services to Tyler Distributing. Commissioner Zirul 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.
7. Discussion/Recommendation -Recommending Council Approve a 1-Year Extension
to Joel Caldwell for Lease Improvements.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend City Council approve a 1-Year Extension to Joel Caldwell
for Lease Improvements. Commissioner Zirul 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
1. Airport Manager -Airport Manager Ables reported on the following:
• Reviewed the report provided in the packet.
• TSA Security inspection went well.
• The Airport held a retirement party for Jim Lackey.
• Attended a meeting on post-season ice and snow control.
• Air Fair on June 8th -
• Commission goals approved at last City Council meeting.
• June 19th City Council meeting will include a presentation on the results of leakage study.
• Taxiway Sierra plan submitted.
2. Commission Chair -Chair Feeken reported that she attended the Air Fair and handed out
information at the Airport Commission's booth.
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3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Knackstedt reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -July 11, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
New Commissioners were welcomed.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Airport Administrative Report
There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of June 13, 2024.
Me~
Deputy City Clerk
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