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Home My WebLink About2012-05-10 Airport Commission PacketKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION MAY 10, 2012 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 12, 2012 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 4 -a. Aries Consultants -- Phase I Master Plan Report ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6 -a. Discussion -- Artworks Alaska Request for Terminal Space ITEM 7: REPORT 7 -a. Commission Chair 7 -b. Airport Manager 7 -c. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 8 -a. June 14, 2012 (Identify if you are requesting an excused absence.) ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 11 -a. Balchen /Post Award Press Release 11 -b. FAA Airports Division Manager Email of 04 -18 -2012 11 -c. April 2012 Enplanements 11 -d. Airport Manager's Report -- April 2012 ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: COREY -- 283 -8250 OR MARY -- 283 -7951 ITEM 1: KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2012 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIR JAMES BIELEFELD, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Vice Chair Bielefeld called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff /Council Liaison present: A quorum was present. Vice Chair J. Bielefeld, J. Zirul, G. Feeken, K. Roser, L. Porter H. Knackstedt, R. Rogers Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Assistant E. Shinn, Council Member B. Gabriel ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Porter MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: MOTION: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY - January 12, 2012 Commissioner Porter MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 12, 2012 and Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: 6 -a. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. OLD BUSINESS -- None. NEW BUSINESS Discussion - FY13 Airport Budget - City Manager & Finance Director City Manager Koch and Finance Director Eubank gave a presentation on the FY2012 Airport budget. General discussion followed. 6 -b. Discussion /Recommendation -- Lease Renewal Russ Winger (Aero Maintenance) Bielefeld noted a request from the lessee for a 10 year lease, noted he provided a much needed service, would like to make improvements and sell the business and that a longer lease would be more appealing to a potential buyer. City Manager Koch noted the term was determined by code and while this could be changed, it was not an option at this time MOTION: Commissioner Porter MOVED to recommend a five year lease with the stipulation a longer term be considered with a change in the code. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 6 -c. Discussion /Recommendation -- Proposal for Office Space Kathy Chircop (Alaska Realty Group, Inc.) Bondurant noted the Alaska Realty Group would like a second area. MOTION: Commissioner Zirul MOVED to recommend a lease to Alaska Realty Group, Inc. and Commissioner Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORT 7 -a. Commission Chair -- No report. 7 -b. Airport Manager -- No report. 7 -c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Gabriel reported on the April 4, 2012 City Council Meeting. ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 8 -a. May 10, 2012 (Identify if you are requesting an excused absence.) Commissioners Zirul and Porter requested excused absences from the May 10, 2012 meeting. ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Bielefeld noted there were bumps and dips in the taxiways and requested they be looked at. He also spoke about FAA setting up "zones" for communication. ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 12, 2012 PAGE 2 ITEM 11: INFORMATION ITEMS 11 -a. Era Alaska Letter - February 24, 2012 11 -b. Grant Aviation - Email February 22, 2012 11 -c. Memo on Comprehensive Plan Survey - Planning Administration 11 -d. March 2012 Enplanement Report 11 -e. January Airport Managers Report 11 -f. February Airport Managers Report 11 -g. March Airport Managers Report 11 -h. Alaska Aviation Fact Sheet - February 2012 11 -i. AAAE Email - Award of Excellence 2011 11-j. Sen. Mark Begich Letter 11 -k. Imagine Kenai 2030 Comprehensive newsletter ITEM 12: MOTION: ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Zirul MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 12, 2012 PAGE 3 Municipal Airport Memo ((. "S • R GreaterKeol nj Pe'ttnhula7 305 N. WILLOW ST. SUITE 200 KFJIAI, ALASKA 99611 TEL.EPNONE 907 - 283-7951 FAX 907-283-3737 To: Rick R. Koch — City Manager From: Mary L. Bondurant - Airport Manag Date: May 1, 2012 Subject: Artworks Alaska — Request for terminal space Ms. Bunny Swan - Gease, Artworks Alaska, is requesting space for a fine arts gallery and cultural information center in the airport terminal. Ms. Swan -Gease is interested in the terminal space previously leased to the Hertz Corporation which consists of 115 square feet. Artworks Alaska will pay the terminal square footage lease rate plus a percentage of gross sales. Wrth Commission's recommendation a concession agreement will be drawn up for five years. Does Commission wish to recommend to Council that the City Manager enter into a concession agreement with Artworks Alaska? Please contact me if you have any questions. Attachments wwkenaiairport.com KS ALAS KA. Multimedia excellence in contemporary Native traditions PO Box 1897 Kenai, Alaska 99611 ° (907) 283 -3689 www.sunnySwanecoen January 23, 2012 Mary Bondurant Airport Manager 305 Nth Willow St. Kenai, AK 99611 907 -283 -7951 Dear Mary, am writing to you in regards to the current availability of a concession space in the Kenai Municipal Airport. I am interested in securing this area for the purpose of a fine arts gallery and cultural information center. I am owner of Artworks Alaska, a successful mufti-media arts service for over twenty years. A visual artist as well as a performing artist, and Culture Bearer for the Dena'ina Athabascan traditions of Alaska, i take pride in representing our homeland. It is my intent to transform the space into a gallery, offering travelers an artful and engaging experience, while passing through the airport. Our friends and visitor's will have the opportunity to view and learn, as well as purchase works of art. The Kenai Municipal Airport is an important hub for our community and B would be proud to be a part of this, B will continue sharing my skills as an artist and help bring beauty to those who seek and appreciate it's timelessness. Thank you for your consideration and B look forward to meeting with you in our near future. rely, nny Swkn-Gease VNSV1V'IVNON NVld MOOld 1VNIW2:191 12JOd2JIV 1VdI3INIIW IVNIN AO MLWL V. xm -03S1A3a ODOVOO oV aor NOSAH9- 113H12i00-30NIM MIS 37V3S 3IIIdMO 4' 4 4' 30:9 1101 • a INN • MOM SO Founded 1958 Awards Selection Committee Chairman Alex hd. Kashani, A.A.E. Northeast Chapter AAAE Richard P. DerTos, lr. Metropolitan Washington Airlines Committee Bruce Landry Federal Aviation Administration (e6ery H. Gilley National Business Aviation Assn. Liam Connaly Regional Aidine Assn. Paul McGraw Air Transport Assn. Roberta Mbar-racer Airline Pilots Assn. David Wagner Department of Defense THE BALCHEN / POST AWI FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF AIRPORT SNOW AND ICE CONTROL P.O. f3ox 3 Clarksville, MD 21029 > E -Mail: necaaae@gmail.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Balchen / Post Award At the 4611 Annual International Aviation Snow Symposium on April 18°', 2012 in Buffalo, NY; awards were presented to the "Snow Crews" of the airports in the Snow Belt for their dedicated efforts in maintaining their airports in safe and operational status during the 2011 — 2012 winter season. This is the 36'x' consecutive year that such awards have been presented. All categories of airports — Commercial, General Aviation and Military - compete for these awards. Applications are submitted by the airport operators on behalf of the local work force in recognition of their efforts in keeping the airports operationally safe at all times. Recommendations for selection may come from the users of airports, airlines, pilots, general aviation, the military and the entire aviation community. In addition, the members of the Awards Selection Committee provide feedback from their own organizations as to the performance of competing airports. The 2011 — 2012 awards were presented to the following airports: Large Commercial ( Over 200 s Winner: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport — Anchorage, Alaska Honorable Mention: Denver International Airport — Denver, Colorado Montreal - Pierre- Elliott- Trudeau International Airport — Dorval, Quebec Canada sa C'€snn5z1a rsi zi (i.± @ tlk9f3 to 200,000 onerath Winner: Edmonton International Airport, Alberta, Canada Small Commercial Winne : Kenai Municipal Airport — Kenai, Alaska Honorable Mention: Bangor International Airport — Bangor, Maine SPONSORED SY THE NORTHEAST CHAPTER / Amerlctin Anaociatton of Airport Executives Mary Bondurant From: byron.k.huffman @faa.gov Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:09 PM To: Parrott, John E (DOT); mbondurant @ci.kenai.ak.us Subject: Fw: It's Official! Attachments: Jane Dale.vcf Hi John and Mary, `.,'.rd' i 4 9 Congrats to you and your staffs for bring big props to Alaska! You snow teams are to be commended for their excellent work keeping your airports open during very trying times, especially with the snowy winter we just had. Please pass along my sincere congrats to you teams. Thx Byron K. Huffman Airports Division Manager FAA- Alaskan Region (907) 271 -5438 Fax: (907) 271 -2851 Fiiidin: ways to say yes... Not reasons t0 S't1Y no- war Forwarded by Byron K hluffrnan /AAUFAA on 04/1812012 12 :05 EMMM ree From "Jane Dale" <jdale4 alaskacom> AAL -600, Airports Division f ; "Jane Dale" <a_k1_irpgrt_s .a!8 il_c2_m_ >, Dote- 04/18/2012 12 :04 PM It's Official! Kenai -c: `1 n and Anchorage , .0 2.: r performance of Airport Snow and Ice Control! Well Done on your recent AAAE Balchen /Post Award for Excellence in the Municipal Airport 30.01% April 2012 Enplanements GRANT 1: 2,092 KAKKKAKAKKAJ 69.99% ERA GRANT Change KENAI Combined Month Total 2011 from AVIATION AVIATION AVIATION Month Total 2011 Janua 5.436 2,179 ® 6,782 833 171 7,786 Februa 5,308 2,190 7,498 6,698 800 158 7,656 ® Aril 5,294 4,878 2,231 7,525 7,193 332 192 MEM 7,164 2,092 6,970 6,609 361 194 Ma 6,971 11111111111 June June 7,659 'Mal Au.ust - -- - 10,676 10,402 - -_ October 8,142 October - 8,142 November - -- 7517 December _ -- 7,465 __ Totals 20,816 8,692 29,608 94,010 2,326 Millnall. 30,323 April 2011 $14,326 2012 $15,292 e.e,. '.. 27500 ........_......_.. 25000 22500 __... 20000 _. _.. 17500 _... 15000 - -- 12500 10000 7500 5000 2500 0 Terminal - Vehicle Parking Revenues Vehicle Parking Revenues Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 10 FY11 at FY12 ena i Municipal Airpor Airport Improvement Program: April 2012 Airport Manager's Report Apron Rehabilitation: The closeout documents have been sent to the FAA for final Master Plan — Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4 are being printed for review by the Technical Advisory Committee; after approval the document will be forwarded to the FAA for their review and approval. Obstruction Clearing EA - The Environmental Assessment was approved and signed by the FAA on March 20, 2012. The bid documents and clearing specs were approved by City Administration. The bid document is being prepared in anticipation of a grant in May 2012. Airport Manager is currently working with property owners on individual scopes of work for each property. Float Plane Basin EA & Design: The closeout documents are complete and sent to the FM for final and will be bid ready should grant funds become available. The FAA stated that there is an overall cut in Airport Improvement Program funding by 7% and a major cutback in discretionary funds nationwide. This project did not qualify for discretionary funds by 1 point this year and the entitlement funds have already been committed to the Tree Obstruction Removal, Aero Nautical Survey, Airfield Marking, and Security Camera projects. Spring Clean -Up: The airport crew is busy with ground maintenance and the sweeping of the parking lots with sand pickup. Please excuse the dust. Lease Lot Inspections: Once again, the City and Airport Staff will be conducting the annual lease lot inspections within the airport reserve. The purpose of the inspections is to ensure that all tenants are in compliance with the terms of their respective agreements. Lease lot inspections are a required component of FAR Part 139. 12th Annual KPAF: The event is fast approaching and we are still looking for a platinum sponsor for the t -shirt or a gold sponsor, and a tent, so if you know of anyone who might be interested in helping us out, please contact Erica at 283 -7951. Great Alaska Aviation Gathering: (aka Alaska Airmen's /Fed Ex Tradeshow) The Airport Manager and Administrative Assistant will be in Anchorage May 4, 5, & 6`" attending this event. This is a great opportunity to promote the airport and the 12`^ Annual Kenai Peninsula Air Fair. Out of Town: The Airport Manager and Operations Supervisor will be out of state April 16 -19, 2012 to attend the International Aviation Symposium in Buffalo, New York. 2012 -04 PLBLISHKR'S AFFIDAVIT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ALASKA SS: Denise Reece being first duly sworn, on oath deposes and says: That 1 am and was at all times here in this affidavit mentions, Supervisor of Legais of the Pe ninsula Clarion, a news- paper of general circulation and published at Kenai, Alaska, that the Airport Commission PO #96573 a printed copy of which is hereto annexed was published in said paper one each and every day for one successive and consecutive day in the issues on the following dates: May 8, 2012 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to me before NOTARY PUBLIC in favor for the State of Alaska. My Commission expires 26- Aug -12 Al AIRPORT COMMISSION MAY 10, 2012 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htto://www.ci.kenai.ak.us AGENDA ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Aries Consultants -- :Phase I Master Plan Report ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6 -a. Discussion -- Artworks Alaska Request for Terminal Space. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT The public is invited to attend and participate Additional information is available through the City Clerk's office. at 210 Fidalgo Avenue or visit our website at http://www.oi.kenai.ak.us Corene Hall. CMC, Deputy City Clerk D230/211