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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-12 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2026 — 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was held on February 12, 2026, 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 Paul Minelga, Vice Chair Scott Bremmer Cody Whicker Dan Knesek (remote participation) James Zirul A quorum was present. Absent: James Bielefeld Also in attendance were: Mary Bondurant, Interim Airport Manager Julie Semmens, Airport Administrative Assistant Victoria Askin, City Council Liaison Kevin Buettner, Planning & Zoning Director 3. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. HDL Engineering Erik Jordt, Civil Engineer with HDL Engineering, provided updates on the following: • The runway rehabilitation project construction is anticipated to begin mid -May and conclude by mid -October, weather permitting. • Temporary runway instrument procedures are being developed in coordination with the City and airport; targeted for completion prior to runway closure. • Apron pavement maintenance scheduled under separate contract with work to occur primarily at night with no anticipated daytime operational impacts. • Apron maintenance expectations; potential to complete prior to runway closure, weather permitting. • Construction safety and phasing plan establishing work hours with required operational access maintained at all times. Airport Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 February 12, 2026 • Airport Master Plan process; draft development alternatives presented in preparation for upcoming public meeting. • Four draft alternatives introduced including a no build option; commercial and general aviation expansion options; gravel runway relocation scenarios; taxiway configurations addressing identified hotspots; proposed de-icing pad relocation; proposed midfield taxiway; floatplane basin and general aviation development; snow storage expansion areas. • Sustainability and emerging trends including terminal building expansion concept; accommodation planning for larger aircrafts; aircraft parking reconfiguration for larger air carriers; parking lot capacity study and overflow parking. • Grass strip considerations and potential larger air carrier operations to be evaluated. • ARFF index implications for potential larger air carrier operations to be evaluated. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION: Commissioner Wicker MOVED to approve the January 8, 2026 Airport Commission minutes. Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion/Recommendation - 2026 Annual Workplan Goals Clarification was provided that a formal motion was not recorded at prior meeting despite prior discussion and consensus to move goals forward. Goals were placed into final layout for Council recommendation. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion/Recommendation - Special Use Permit to Rainbow River Lodge Aviation, LLC MOTION: Commissioner Zirul MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Special Use Permit. Commissioner Bremmer SECONDED the motion. Airport Manager Bondurant gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. There was Commission discussion regarding proposed operations. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. MOTION PASSED. 2. Discussion/Recommendation - Second Extension to the Airport Security Guard Contract MOTION: Commissioner Zirul MOVED to recommend City Council approval of contract extension. Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion. Airport Manager Bondurant gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. There was discussion confirming a current certificate of insurance was on file. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. MOTION PASSED. G. REPORTS Airport Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 February 12, 2026 1. Airport Manager - Airport Manager Bondurant reported on the following: • Snow removal and plowing operations ongoing; airport operations reported as proceeding well. • Fiscal Year 2027 budget preparation nearing completion; notes submitted to administration prior to deadline. • Runway Safety Action Team meeting scheduled for April 21 at City Hall, meeting planned with Tower Manager to coordinate agenda. • Crowley Fuel reported to replace/upgrade fueling system at the Airport. 2. Commission Chair - Chair Feeken welcomed Commissioner Bremmer to the Commission. 3. City Council Liaison - Vice Mayor Askin reported on recent actions of the City Council. H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - March 12, 2026 J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS There was discussion regarding snow removal and clearing; Airport Manager recruitment; Civil Air Patrol meeting; and the Volaire presentation. Commissioners are to review the January 2026 meeting presentation and submit any questions to the Airport Manager via email; Airport Manager will forward questions to Volaire for clarification and report back to the Commission. K. ADJOURNMENT L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Calendar Year 2025 Enplanements 2. Kenai Strategy Update: January 2026 Volaire Aviation Consulting Presentation to Council 3. Kenai Airport Master Plan Update — Notice of Public Meeting 4. December 2025 Airport Mid -month Report There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:50 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of February 12, 2026. C Lo n Park Deputy City Clerk Airport Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 February 12, 2026