HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-13 Airport Commission SummaryKENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2014 — 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
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, J. Bielefeld, G. Feeken, C. Henry
Commissioners absent: J. Zirul, A. McClure, L. Porter
Staff /Council Liaison present:Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Assistant E. Shinn,
Council Member B. Gabriel, City Attorney S. Bloom
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Bielefeld requested switching items 5 and 6 in the agenda.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and
commissioner Feeken SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY — January 9, 2014
The minutes were not approved as they were not included in the packet.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Airport Master Plan Report — Phase II
Bondurant reported on correspondence with Administration and the engineering
company on modifications to Phase II; noting a meeting would be scheduled between
the 17t' and 26" of February.
b. Tract 1A, Sprucewood Glenn Subdivision No. 2, consisting of 3.76
acres
Commissioner Knackstedt gave a brief history of this parcel; this parcel was discussed
during the City Comprehensive Plan stating that it was unanimously voted to be
designated as a "buffer zone" and if that was the case it should be purchased from the
Airport by the city. City Attorney Bloom confirmed the Airport was the owner of the
parcel subject to a deed restriction; the title is clouded. Bloom noted he would request
further information and clarification from the Borough and return to the Commission
with that information.
Knackstedt opened the meeting to public hearing
Richard Kelso, 408 Rogers Road — Mr. Kelso spoke in support of the parcel
remaining a buffer strip.
Kelly Kelso, 408 Rogers Road — Ms. Kelso spoke in support of the parcel remaining
a buffer strip.
Kristine Schmidt, 513 Ash — Ms. Schmidt spoke in support of the Walker Lane
residents and reminded the Commission of previous decisions by the City's Legal
Department.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. KPAF Sponsorship Opportunities
Bondurant requested input on sponsorship ideas for the Kenai Peninsula Air Fair;
noting advertising and t -shirt costs were increasing and sponsorships would remain
the same for this year, then be reevaluated.
b. Request from Alaska Aviation Museum
Bondurant reported the Alaska Aviation Museum requested $400 sponsorship to help
with costs to fly the Pilgrim to the Air Fair in June; noting she had requested the City of
Soldotna pay half since the aircraft would fly to the Soldotna Airport for the EAA
Breakfast.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to support covering fuel costs to bring the Pilgrim to
the Air Fair and Commissioner Feeken SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
C. Request to Participate in KPAF
Bondurant reported ASRC Energy Services expressed interest is hosting a safety day
for employees and wanted to include their event with the Kenai Peninsula Air Fair.
Commission was supportive of the idea.
REPORT
a. Commission Chair — Congratulated the airport for a satisfactory
Certification Inspection.
b. Airport Manager — Bondurant reported damage to the terminal due to
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recent high winds and Enplanements broke 100,000 for 2013.
C. City Council Liaison — Gabriel reported on the January 15 and
February 5 Council meetings.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — March 13, 2014
No commissioners requested an excused absence from the March 13 meeting.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioners welcomed new Commissioner Charles Henry.
Commissioner Feeken requested the status of the development strategies with the
KEDS action team.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Kristine Schmidt, 513 Ash Avenue — Ms. Schmidt requested Airport Commission
meeting agendas be in the newspaper and that information be in the packet for each
item of business.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Feeken SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
8:41 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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