HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-11-Airport Commission - SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 11, 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 June 11, 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
James Bielefeld Cody Whicker
James Zirul
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Dan Knesek Scott Bremmer
Also in attendance were:
Mary Bondurant, Interim Airport Manager
Julie Semmens, Airport Administrative Assistant
Deborah Sounart, City Council Liaison
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Zirul MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Minelga SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
1. HDL Engineering - Discussion on Summer 2026 Airport Projects.
Jackie LaBelle, project engineer for HDL, provided a construction update on the Airport Runway and
Apron Rehabilitation projects, noting anticipated milestones over the next month.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the May 14, 2026 Airport Commission minutes.
Commissioner Whicker SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Recommendation - Special Use Permit to Empire Airlines.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Special Use Permit to Empire
Airlines. Commissioner Whicker SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Bondurant 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 - Special Use Permit to State of Alaska DNR/Department of
Forestry.
MOTION:
Commissioner Whicker MOVED to recommend City Council approval of Special Use Permit to State of
Alaska DNR/Department of Forestry. Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Bondurant 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/Recommendation - Second Amendment to Agreement for Automatic Teller
Machine (ATM) Services.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Second Amendment to the
Agreement for Automatic Teller Machine Services. Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED the motion.
Airport Manager Bondurant gave a staff report from information provided in the packet.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
O. REPORTS
1. Airport Manager - Airport Manager Bondurant reported on the following:
• Receipt of new plow truck with sander attachment, completing the snow removal equipment
grant project.
• Progress on the Airport Master Plan, including development and evaluation of four
alternatives, with a recommendation anticipated later this fall.
• Termination of Aleutian Airways' airport lease effective June 8, 2026.
• Opening of the floatplane basin.
• Restoration of fuel pump operations.
• A May 19 visit from United States Marine Corps representatives to discuss a potential Arctic
Edge exercise involving Kenai Peninsula communities next spring.
• Closure of Debbie's Bistro in the airport terminal on May 23, 2026.
• Ongoing solicitation for airport terminal concessions, with proposals due June 25, 2026.
• Fox Air began service between Kenai and Anchorage on June 8, 2026.
• Completion of Fiscal Year 2026 budget closeout activities and preparations for the new
fiscal year.
2. Commission Chair - Chair Feeken asked about recruitment updates for an Airport Manager.
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Staff clarified a new round of interviews was scheduled.
3. - City Council Liaison - Council Member Sounart reported on recent actions of the City Council.
H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - July 9, 2026.
J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
There was Commission discussion regarding potential impacts of pending federal legislation related to
the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance -Broadcast data and alternative fee collection options.
K. ADJOURNMENT
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Planepass by Vector Airport Systems.
There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
I cerqfy the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of June 11, 2026.
an Parks, Deputy City Clerk
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