HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-14 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Knackstedt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: Chair H. Knackstedt, A. McClure, J. Bielefeld, L. Porter
Commissioners absent: G. Feeken, K. Roser, J. Zirul
Staff /Council Liaison present: Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Council Member B. Gabriel
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Chair Knackstedt requested adding Mayor Porter to Item 4, Persons Scheduled to be Heard.
MOTION:
Commissioner McClure MOVED to approve the amended agenda and Commissioner Bielefeld
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY— October 10, 2013
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 10 and
Commissioner Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Mayor Pat Porter — Mayor Porter reported she would be meeting with Administration on Friday
to discuss upgrades and repairs to the terminal. She noted she would be asking for the
following:
• Paint over the border in the terminal.
• Upgrade the animal displays.
• Repair the Harley Davidson display.
• Repair belt bags to remove duct tape.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Kenai Industrial Park
City Manager Koch gave an update on the Industrial Park. He noted a City Planner with
Economic Development experience would be hired and a marketing strategy would be
developed over the next several months.
b. Airport Master Plan
City Manager Koch reported the Technical Advisory Committee would be meeting the following
week and specific direction given to the Consultant on the draft Phase II report. He reported
there are items missing from the report. Financial responsibilities need to be established before
the alternatives can be evaluated. The FAA Advisory Circular guidance is very clear in Chapter
9 to determine financial responsibilities and limitations when considering the alternatives. Koch
believed the Master Plan would be complete in approximately 9 months.
6. NEW BUSINESS — None.
7. REPORT
a. Commission Chair— None.
b. Airport Manager — Bondurant noted the following:
• The Airport recently conducted their mass casualty drill; a water rescue
involving a Beech 1900 off the end of RW 1 L.
• Terminal tenants have been invited to participate in a Christmas tree
decorating contest.
• She will speak at Rotary on November 18.
• Gave the Commission an update on the Airport Improvement List.
• She would be considering an RFP for a marketing consultant for
concessions at the terminal.
C. City Council Liaison — Council Member Gabriel reported on the November 6 City
Council meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — December 12, 2013
No commissioners requested an excused absence from the December 12 meeting.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Bielefeld requested keeping Mr. Bradley's situation out front and suggested purchasing the
property if necessary.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Les Bradley, Float Plane Road — Mr. Bradley noted he was interested in the status of the
Master Plan and the Tree Obstruction project.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Enplanements — September and October 2013
b. Airport Manager's Report — October 2013
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C. 2009 — 2013 Float Plane Basin Activity
d. FAA Air Traffic Control Airport Operations for Fiscal Years 2012 -2013
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld 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 8:40
p. M.
Meeting summary prepared, and submitted by:
Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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