Airport Commission

KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was held on March 12, 2026, in the Kenai City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Glenda Feeken, Chair Paul Minelga, Vice Chair James Bielefeld Scott Bremmer A quorum was present. Absent: James Zirul Dan Knesek Cody Whicker Also in attendance were: Mary Bondurant, Interim Airport Manager Julie Semmens, Airport Administrative Assistant Deborah Sounart, City Council Liaison 3. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. HDL Engineering/QAP (Contractor) - Discussion 2026 Runway Reconstruction Project Jackie LaBelle, Geotechnical Engineer, PE provided an update on the 2026 Runway Reconstruction project, noting contractor submittals were under review; FAA noticing requirements; and the construction and safety phasing plans. Thomas Davis, QAP Project Superintendent, clarified that some of the removed runway materials would be reused in the project and some would be reserved for airport maintenance use. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 12, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION: Airport Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 March 12, 2026  Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the February 12, 2026 Airport Commission minutes. Commissioner Bremmer SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion/Recommendation - Memorandum of Agreement for Greatland Consulting and Training LLC MOTION: Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the Memorandum of Agreement. Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion. Airport Manager Bondurant gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. G. REPORTS 1. Airport Manager - Airport Manager Bondurant reported on the following: • Status update on the runway rehabilitation project, including development of the Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP) and Instrument Flight Procedures. • FAA received comments on the CSPP; review, revision and resubmission coordinated with HDL. • Apron crack sealing, pavement marking, and seal coating scheduled for April or early May. • Participating in a 5-hour Safety Risk Management meeting to resolve outstanding project issues. • Airport Master Plan update: completed Phase 1; initiated Phase 2; incorporated public and stakeholder feedback; began development of a preferred alternative for presentation. • A virtual tour of the terminal building was launched on the airport website. • Marketing efforts for the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training facility continue. • Follow-up information was provided regarding aircraft rescue firefighting index requirements and airline service data, including clarification on fares and scheduling. • Pet relief area signage was installed in the terminal building. • Airport staff met with Crowley regarding fuel operations, confirming that the self-fueling system will be replaced in fall 2026. • Aircraft tenants in the runway tie-down area will be required to relocate by May 8 due to construction impacts, with alternative parking locations identified. • Several light poles located within an object-free area will be removed to comply with runway safety requirements. • The gravel runway will be closed from approximately mid-May through the end of September due to safety conflicts between object-free areas and the temporary parallel runway during construction operations. 2. Commission Chair - Chair Feeken reported on the status of Airport Manager recruitment; noted attending lunch with two of the three recently interviewed candidates. 3. City Council Liaison - Council Member Sounart reported on recent actions of the City Council. H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Airport Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 March 12, 2026 Alex Cook, Kenai Peninsula Pilot’s Club Member, addressed the Commission with concerns related to the closure of the gravel strip. I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - April 9, 2026 J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS There was discussion regarding approach procedures. K. ADJOURNMENT L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. February 2026 Airport Mid-month Report. There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of March 12, 2026. ___________________________________ Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk Airport Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 March 12, 2026