City of Lawrence

Aviation Advisory Board Minutes

December 15, 2005

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Travis Atwood, Rick Bryant, David Downing, Gary Fish, Theresa Klinkenberg, Bob Newton and Jim Stogsdill

MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

STAFF PRESENT:

Debbie Van Saun and Steve Bennett

PUBLIC PRESENT:

Lloyd Hetrick, Randy Pedersen and Ron Renz

 

 

Rick Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. and David Downing recorded the meeting minutes.

 

1.                   Review and Approval of November 2005 meeting minutes

 

The November 2005 Board Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by a 4-0 vote.  Theresa Klinkenberg, Bob Newton and Jim Stogsdill arrived after the vote was taken.

 

2.         Airport Manager's Report

Debbie Van Saun, Airport Manager reviewed her report.  A copy of the report is attached.  The Board asked Debbie to allow the Board to review any no-standard leases that will expire in 2006.

 

3.         FBO Report

Lloyd Hetrick announced that the runway is now open and that Hetrick Aviation has entered into an agreement with the KLZR Radio station.  Under this agreement special advertising spots will be broadcast on a regular basis highlighting airport activities and opportunities.

4.         Property Development Project

Debbie Van Saun distributes a request from Steve Craig, owner of S. J. Craig Enterprises and longtime tenant at the airport concerning a possible expansion of his operations at the airport.  This proposal included as options the construction of a larger hangar on the west side of the airport or the expansion of his current hangar. The Board was enthusiastic about the possibility of Mr. Craig expanding his operations at the airport.  After a discussion of Mr. Craig’s proposal the Board asked Debbie Van Saun to work with Mr. Craig to investigate the feasibility of his options and distribute to the board for their review more detailed plans.

5.         Next Board Meeting

The next board meeting date will be set at a later time.

 

6.                   Meeting Adjournment

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

 

 

Airport Update

December 15, 2005

 

 

 

 

ü      2005 Lighting Project

The final inspection for the taxiway and runway lighting project is set for Monday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. 

 

 

ü      North Lawrence Drainage Study

This study is completed and will be on the agenda for the Planning Commission at their January 11th mid-month meeting (7:30 – 9:30 a.m. in City Commission chambers).  HNTB, the consultant who conducted the study, will make a presentation of the study and answer questions from the Commission.  The study can be accessed on the City’s website using the following link:

http://www.lawrencepublicworks.org/N_Law_Drainage_Study_2005/N_Law_Drainage_Study_2005.htm

 

 

ü      Rental Revenue Update

The attached reflects the current rental status of all leases at the airport.  We continue to work to fill t-hangars as leases expire.  We currently have nine people on the waiting list.