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KENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
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Mayor P. Porter, R. Molloy, M. Boyle, R. Marquis, B. Gabriel,
T. Navarre
T. Bookey
City Manager R. Koch, City Clerk S. Modigh, City Attorney K.
Sterns, Airport Director M. Bondurant, and C. Madden of Wince
Corthell Bryson.
Mayor Porter began the work session at approximately 6:00 p.m.
City Manager Koch provided an introduction to the Kenai Municipal Airport Tree
Obstruction Removal Project, a result of a "Letter of Correction" by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) dated January 14, 2011, stating the City was not in
compliance with regulations pertaining to: 1) Maintenance of Runway Marking and
Lighting, and 2) Obstructions (specifically trees). The City Manager advised
administration's position to comply with the FAA's proposed action and requirements
by topping /removing necessary trees and planting replacement trees of a specific
species of which will not grow as tall eliminating similar future issues.
Casey Madden provided an overview of FAA's regulations and requirements, possible
solutions, and action provided to date pertaining to the project.
Alternative measures to tree removal were discussed specifically relating to
environmental commitments and mitigation outlined in the Final Environmental
Assessment.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comments.
The following residents spoke in opposition of the project:
Mike Wiles
Les Bradley
Virginia Shook
The following residents spoke in favor of tree toping as an alternative to removal:
Susan Bradley (recommended relocation of airport)
Keith Shaffer
Marion Shaffer
Council and administration discussed comments made regarding extending or
relocating the airport; neither of which is being considered.
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February 21, 2011
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Council and administration discussed consequences of non compliance with the FAA's
regulations and possible penalties.
City Manger Koch reviewed the City's plan for topping the trees and planting new
vegetation.
Council concurred to hold another work session identifying the scope of work and
present the plan for public comment. Administration will review the timeline and
recommend a work session date.
The work session was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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