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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION -REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 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 November 14, 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
Dan Knesek
A quorum was present.
Absent:
James Zirul
Also in attendance were:
Derek Ables, Airport Manager
Paul Minelga, Vice Chair
Jacob Caldwell
Cody Whicker
Sarah Conley, Airport Administrative Assistant
Phil Daniel, City Council Liaison
** Joshua Bolling, Student Representative
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Bielefeld
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Erik Jordt, Civil Engineer with HDL Engineering, Master Plan Introduction·
Erik Jordt gave a presentation on the Airport Master Plan update.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 12, 2024
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MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the September 12, 2024 Airport Commission minutes.
Commissioner Caldwell SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation -Approval of the Special Use Permit to the American Red Cross
for use of room 228 at the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center.
MOTION:
Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Special Use Permit to the
American Red Cross for use of room 228 at the Alaska Regional Fire Training Center. Commissioner
Bielefeld SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Ables gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
Vice Chair Minalga spoke in support.
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:
• Annual emergency table top was completed.
• Annual snow and ice control committee meeting was completed.
• HDL inspected airfield to kick off Airport Master Plan.
• Airport assisted with Kenai Aviation's Pumpkin Drop.
• Did not receive the small airport community grant; City will reapply next year.
• Airport restaurant RFP is out.
• Airport will have a full crew with new hires for seasonal/temporary positions.
2. Commission Chair -No report.
3. City Council Liaison -Council Member Daniel reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-December 12, 2024
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Administrative Assistant Report for October and November
There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of November 14,
2024.
Megh~
Deputy City Clerk
** The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast last in the roll call order and shall not affect the outcome
of the official commission vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative
may not move or second items during a commission meeting.
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